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Leachman Sucking Life Out of "DTWS"?

Posted Oct 23rd 2008 3:09AM by TMZ Staff

"Dancing with the Stars" staffers are falling over each other to slam the show's grande dame Cloris Leachman.

Snitches tell the Chicago Sun-Times everyone from Susan Lucci to Samantha Harris has had enough of Cloris' "obnoxious schtick" and there are "deep concerns" she's driving viewers away. Lucci is "outraged" Cloris has made it this far.

"People joked it must be a whole lot of CBS, NBC, and Fox executives getting everyone they know to vote for Cloris," says a staffer.

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16. Obviously the majority of people watching the show want Cloris to be there and are voting for her...like othe reality shows (American Idol), it is a popularity contest, not a talent contest...

Posted at 9:29AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by jimswinder

17. You know what I can't believe? Susan Lucci is still on. Cloris at least has entertainment value. It's painful to watch Susan Lucci dance. Surely Ms. Lucci must realize she is still on only because of her fan base...not because she's any good? Ms. Lucci and Cloris both should have been gone long before now if the competition was based on dancing skills.

Posted at 6:17PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Cat

18. PS:

No one who has been voted off would have made it to the finals anyway, so what's the big deal??

Posted at 9:32AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by jimswinder

19. I am usually a huge DWTS fan. After I saw her goofiness, I was embarrassed FOR HER!! It was NOT funny or cute and it took way too much time; enough that the last legitimate dancer of the night was cut short!!! That's the last one I've watched this season. I was shocked to hear she was still in it. I just don't care to waste my valued entertainment time.

Posted at 9:49AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by turned off

20. Well, I am one of the ones who voted for Cloris! She is funny and she deserves to be there! Susan Lucci is a joke, her facelift went wrong ands he brought nothing to the show! Cloris brings many viewers to the show AND they are all voting for her! Get over it!

Posted at 9:44AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Cloris fan!

21. I like Cloris - she brings humor to the show. And I love seeing that an 82 year old woman is still vital and having a great, full life.

Posted at 9:51AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Jennifa O Jenny

22. You know what? Cloris is a hoot. I agree - for someone 82 years old, she's great! I know she won't and shouldn't win, but I can't wait to see what she does each week.

Posted at 9:51AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Sue

23. She is disgusting! The stunt she pulled on those poor kids the other night was foul. The poor kids get their moment in the sun and it was ruined by her shameless non-funny sthick. Also watching her and her partner together is gross. I don't blame Toni Braxton for being pissed. If I was booted for that old skank I would be pissed too. What next? are they going to boot Warren Sapp and keep her on? She has made the show unwatchable

Posted at 9:57AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by skins

24. I'm tired of the whole Cloris show, in fact, I'm tired of watching her partner Corky fondle her on live tv...frankly it's disturbing. I didn't need to see him grabbing her ninnies nor did I need to see him practically licking her ear! How much of this are viewers suppose to take?! And it doesn't matter if only a few people vote for her, as long as the judges keep padding her scores, she won't be going anywhere. I know I'm done watching!!

Posted at 9:57AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Yawning

25. The show comes on the same time as Gossip Girl, Terminator and Heros. Nobody watches it but old people. Thats why she is still on the show.

Posted at 10:04AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Barbie for President

26. I was tired of her on the first show!!! Don't get me wrong I hope I'm as active as she is when I'm her age, she has done amazingly well when she's not in her comedy mode. But I'm sick of her butting in every chance she gets. I think Samantha Harris is getting a little pissed at her too. As she did make a comment the other night when she was talking to the "kids". Can't the producers tell her to keep out of the view of the camera and keep her mouth shut? She should have went home a long time ago..........I have no idea who is voting for her keeping her on the show but it's sure not fair that Toni got voted off when she is clearly a better dancer than Cloris! If she wants to do a comedy show that's fine but this is a dancing show and she should keep her jokes and mouth shut!

Posted at 10:06AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by I agree...........

27. WHile I respect her as a person. And lets face it, for 82, she's still got it. But her antics are getting old...

She's the Sanjaya Malakar of DWTS.

Posted at 10:11AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Lisa

28. WHile her dancing leaves alot to be desired.. she was hilarious on Two And A Half Men.

Posted at 10:19AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Me

29. I feel embarrassed for her. She isn't funny AT ALL and has ruined this season for me. The judges scores for her are ridiculous. Its supposedly a contest, not a how well can an 82 year old woman be dragged around the floor. Her age should not be taken into account for the scores...if she can't dance, which she can't, vote her off....NOW.

Posted at 12:39PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by ivory

30. I will not watch this show until she is gone.

Posted at 10:38AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by okee

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