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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46. Once again, TMZ fails to credit Vote For The Worst. Great work, guys. You should be proud journalists, one and all. Now, just learn how to use spellcheck and you'll be good.

Posted at 12:20PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Truthiness Advocate

47. I abslolutely SICK of the show because of her! Gosh she acts immature too.

Get her off so I can go back watching the show!!!

Posted at 12:45PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by TL

48. She is running viewers off but in the grand scheme of things, does it really matter. I don't watch the dances, only turn it on when it's time to announce who's leaving because she's still on there. But on the flip side, I hope when I'm her age, I can still swing it!

Posted at 12:42PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by chelbell

49. Clo went too far this week when she butted in during the interview with the kid dancers. That was their time to shine, not hers. They're kids for chrissake!

Posted at 1:22PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Toobadsoosad

50. Let s remember , this woman is 82 OMG my father is 82 and there is noooo way he could do anything this stringent.. I dont know how she pulls it off. Its pretty impressive, however she IS a bit annoying on the show.. Remember its all fun and games until someone breaks a hip.. once that happens to someone at her age its OVER she best be carefull. health professionals out there will agree with me, a broken hip at her age will devistating and VERY life threatening.. however its still pretty impressive for an 82 year old.. you go girl

Posted at 7:47PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by From under the overpass

51. I personally am disgusted with Cloris. She is a rude person and thinks she should be in the spotlight all the time. the nerve of her interrupting the interviews with the little kids. She needs to be off, she is not dancing, she is a comedy act and should go back tot her specialty. I can't believe that Toni got voted off before her. No comparison with the talent of these two.

Posted at 2:01PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by KG

52. 13. 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

Some people think Cloris is being "cute". I find myself cringing when she comes on hoping she doesn't make more of a fool of herself than she already has. It reminds me of when Jerry Springer was on so long when he couldn't dance at all. But he was so POPULAR with the call-in voters. Are you kidding me? Popular for being on a show that has degenerates throwing chairs at one another? So, having Cloris on this long is apropo from a public that loves to watch "train wrecks".

The professional dancers are great but I long ago ceased to put any credence into the "stars" on the show. It definitely is a popularity contest. I'm not an expert but I have eyes & just can't stand how the judges "gushed" over one of the male dancers who "walked" through his dance. He was sweaty & lumbering & thoroughly disgusting to watch but got praise & high scores from the judges. Are they afraid to be honest with the male athletes? It seems that way.

Posted at 3:33PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by romil1

53. I love DWTS but have quit watching because I can't stand Cloris' antics. She bores me to tears and I really enjoyed Tony Braxton. Cloris should have been gone long ago. I'll tune back in when I hear that she has departed. Otherwise I may get attached to some other shows to fill that time slot.

Posted at 2:46PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by hallemd

54. Aren't we all tired of this show anyway? It is crammed down our throats 2-3 nights a week, and there isn't anything else on. I think Cloris should have been voted off long ago, but she is using all she has to hang in there, and I applaud her for that. Susan Lucci should have gone long ago as well. She just stands there and shakes. Enough with it all. I can't stand Samantha Harris either, and the stupid questions she asks. She was the main reason I stopped watching the show, then came the rest. Hopefully this will be the last we have to endure of this, especially after all of the injuries. MAYBE SOMEONE AT THE NETWORK WILL COME UP WITH SOME IDEAS FOR REAL TV SHOWS, HOW NICE THAT WOULD BE.

Posted at 5:03PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by MJ

55. Her schtick is old. She needs to get serious and friggin dance. Her antics are an insult to all the other contestants who are taking their dancing seriously.

And on a more absurd note... why is her dance partner always groping her?? He's always grabbing at her, girating on her kissing her, etc. Geez, get a room already.

Posted at 3:14PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by JoeBlow

56. Hey, she's no worse than keeping that loser Marie Osmond. Marie overstayed her welcome way longer than some of the other dancerss. At least Cloris is making an effort, especially at her age! Get rid of Lance first, then Cloris can go!
She still has my vote!

Posted at 3:53PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by LOVE DWTS

57. I like Cloris and she's one of the reasons I watch the show. Tony got booted because she was boring, in my opinion. The people that are left are the most exciting to watch. It's obvious Cloris' partner loves her and is having a great time dancing with her. Her age shouldn't have anything to do with her being on the show or not. She's doing the dance routines and deserves to be there until people stop voting for her. People shouldn't discriminate because of her age. How would the other people do if they were 82 years old? Susan Lucci already fractured her ankle, and there have been other injuries. Go Cloris!

Posted at 4:22PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by dianne

58. You know, I didn't used to llike Cloris but as I watch her on this show, I think it is nice for older people, like me, to see that
someone that age is not DEAD YET, and can actually dance that well and it is something nice for older people to watch.
If you people can't put up with an old lady dancing and dancing quite well I might add, then you have no compassion, and it isn't hurting anyone or taking any MONEY away from anyone to let her keep dancing. This isn't a contest for a NOBEL PRIZE OR ANYTHING THAT IMPORTANT, it is for fun and for EVERYONE to enjoy, not just young people.
Let her dance, and if her antics bother you, look the other way when she is on. Some people are enjoying her.....

Posted at 5:18PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Grandma C

59. I can't believe the people that really can't stand old people, but, just remember if you are lucky, you will be there eventially. Let us have a little fun while we can, we'll be gone soon enough and then you will be happy I guess.
Cloris is a movie actor and that is what they do, they act, some good and some bad, but that is what she did all her life, so why do you expect different now. They brought her on the show knowing she was an actor, nothing else, so thats what they got , an actor. And it seems a lot of people must be liking her acting and her dancing....

Posted at 7:12PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Grandma C

60. I think Cloris has to go. I have considered not watching anymore as she is a joke. I know of several people who feel the same. This show is a dancing competition, not a variety show. Cloris needs to go or many faithful viewers will be gone.

Posted at 5:48PM on Oct 23rd 2008 by Barb

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