Leachman Sucking Life Out of "DTWS"?

"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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31. ACORN is behind it.

Posted at 2:18PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by sweetannie

32. While I love the fact that Cloris is out there at age 82, she really does need to go. However, I am disappointed that Susan Lucci is still on also. She is simply going through the motions. Toni Braxton was much more "into" things than Ms. Lucci.

Posted at 10:45AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by NanaBanana

33. Cloris should definitely have been voted off the very first week. She physically does good for an 82 year old woman, but there is no place for her on DWTS. The show has lost alot of credibility since Cloris has been allowed to stay on. Her antics on the show are just plain embarrassing to watch. Fans of the show are not laughing. I can't imagine what the producers of the show are thinking. Cloris is singlehandedly making a mockery out of a show that is beloved by millions of fans.

Posted at 11:13AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Pattijen

34. Greg #6: As usual the staff at TMZ don't bother to proof read. Happens all the time.

Posted at 11:11AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Vintage '51

35. I don't believe Susan is saying anything. She seems very classy. Plus I heard Cloris is joing All My Children as Opal's mother. (not sure if that's true or not)

Posted at 11:19AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by sheesh

36. I was a avid fan of DWTS up until this year. I totally am outraged that she is still on the show and others whom had alot more talent and promise have been shown the door. The first few jokes and antics were funny but it went from funny to show that lady the door real fast. she is making the show her own and stealing the spot light every chance she gets and come on get with the program people why are you voting for he???r Is it age over talent or what????? She has been there done that and had her 15 minutes so time to put her out to pasture and get down the the business at hand and that is showcasing talent and finding a ndw winner for that god awful ugly trophy!!! DWTS is gonna go down the toilet fast if this continues. Who said we needed comedy anyhow i loved the format of the show in the beginning and sure some laughs to lighten the mood ok but enough already!!!

Posted at 11:48AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Tishaltnn

37. This has definitely been the worst season of DWTS. I only watch snippets, and while I always enjoyed Cloris on Mary Tyler Moore, her schtick on this show is an embarrassment to women her age (which is my mom's age). I would be mortified if that were my mom/grandmother. Cloris, you need to "leave the building!"

Posted at 11:27AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Anna

38. I HATE watching now because of her. She is disgusting! I know that they like having the token "old person" but come one....it's lasted long enough. Just kick her off already. No one know the actual results...Tom should just say her name to give all of us viewers some peace!

Posted at 11:53AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Tiff in Ottawa

39. I was turned off to the show when it was announced that Kim Kardashian was going to be on it...did not watch it at all this season and from what I've seen of Chloris in previews, I'm glad I ditched this season.

Posted at 11:32AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by NotFamous

40. I say, GO CLORIS! You notice she gets a standing ovation everytime she dances! I think she has a lot of fans, and I'm one of them! She's entertaining! Susan Lucci os okay but she is BOOO-OORING.

Posted at 3:45PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by joannie

41. Of course Cloris should have been gone the first night. She is obnoxious and rude to the other contestants with her breaking in on their air time for her "comedy". The only way the show could keep this from happening every year is to vote for who should leave, not who should stay. By the way Susan shouldn't worry too much, she will be gone very soon.

Posted at 11:37AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by phil

42. I am also tired of her antics. I think it's sad and disrespectful that she feels that she has to hog the camera all of the time!

It was really annoying me the past few weeks, but then when she did it to the kids, that was really unbelievable!

I keep saying "WHO IS VOTING FOR THIS WOMAN??"

Posted at 12:11PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by MoonStarCyn

43. Oh come on! Have you all so quickly forgotten the idiotic antics of Adam 'the bufoon' Corolla? Cloris is doing exactly what she was invited to do: 'be the goofball of the show'. There is a bufoon every season. Leave the woman alone, get off your high horses and just enjoy the entertainment. If this isn't your style of entertainment, change the channel and get over yourself! Toni Braxton, by the way, is a hack.

Posted at 11:47AM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Granny Fan

44. She is the new Sanjaya. Vote for the worst!

Posted at 4:03PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Arley717

45. I love watching DWTS - BUT.... the Cloris thing is getting totally stupid. For whatever reason the show contintues to keep her on and it's getting increasing annoying to see her every week and see other, much better dancers go. I am on the verge of not watching anymore because I feel the "voting" is not for real. Her being on the show week after week is proving that .She is just on as a big joke and the shows producers think she will bring in more viewers. She is bringing the entire show down. Too bad.... it could have been a good season if not for her.

Posted at 12:03PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by glo

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