TMZ has learned ... "Dancing with the Stars" judge Bruno Tonioli won't be forced to issue an apology to Michael Bolton for bashing his jive ... because producers don't think Bruno did anything wrong.



"DWTS" producers tell us, "While we respect the feelings of our celebrities and dancers, we don’t feel Bruno should be expected to apologize for doing his job.”

As you probably heard, Bruno told Bolton that his jive was the worst jive he's ever seen -- and Bolton responded by calling the judge "inappropriate and disrespectful."

But show producers note, "Bruno’s role as a judge is to give his honest opinions on the quality of the dances he’s judging, which is what he did in this case."

At least Bruno didn't call him a no-talent ass clown.

Before "Dancing with the Stars" forces one rhythmically-challenged celeb to kick rocks tonight (probably Michael Bolton) ... TMZ has learned the condemned will have one last tasty meal.


Sources connected to the show tell TMZ the cast will load up on a well choreographed dinner before tonight's live elimination show ... consisting of shrimp scampi, chicken steak, a pasta bar, a salad bar, basmati rice, steamed broccoli and glazed carrots.

And just so the loser (we're taking bets on Bolton) can leave with a good taste in his mouth, the gang will be treated to a red velvet cake for dessert.

So enjoy ... Michael.

Is it 1987 all over again? Because the pap frenzy surrounding Michael Bolton as he left the Ivy yesterday would explain his newfound popularity.

Aside from cutting off his mullet -- getting engaged to Nicollette Sheridan was the best career move he's ever made.

"Desperate Housewives" biyatch Nicollette Sheridan and her raspy singin' BF Michael Bolton were giving it a rest in St. Bart's -- in color-coordinated Christmas bathing suits. Oh, how precious.

Another week and they'll be back to work -- dining at the Ivy.

The paps were loving Mr. Chow hounds Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton -- but Nicky wasn't exactly feelin' all the attention.


TMZ was outside the swank eatery last night as the "Desperate Housewife" and her crooning fiance left the restaurant in a snapstorm. Sheridan quickly locked herself into the safety of their car, but Bolton stopped to pose for pictures and sign autographs for the crowd!

Bolton finally got into the car, but Sheridan wasn't done hiding -- she kept pulling down the visors to block flashing paps.

Sultry Nicollette Sheridan was "Desperately" hot this weekend ... and popped her top to cool off! Hello girls!

Seen here being caressed by raspy-voiced singer/BF Michael Bolton while vacationing on a boat in Italy's Lake Como, the 43-year-old Robertson Blvd. power-shopper found no use for her bathing suit.

Sorry about the stars, folks.

Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton were swarmed by photogs yesterday, which begged the question, who actually cares about them to warrant such attention?

After shopping at the new kitson Men store (sure to be a new paparazzi staple), the two emerged in "shock" at the number of photogs waiting for them, Nicollette exclaiming, "Oh my God, you guys are multiplying!"

The entourage of shutterbugs got so large they appeared to form a parade around the couple as they walked down Roberston Blvd., in the middle of the actual street.

While we understand a few shots of the happy couple may be worth some money, is it really necessary to form a moving wall in front of them, taking their picture for a good 10 minutes? Are there really that many Michael Bolton fans still? We think not.

Michael Bolton isn't the most relevant celebrity around, something even more apparent last night after photogs swarmed his fiancé and left him in the dust.

After dining at Mr. Chow, Bolton and Nicollette Sheridan were greeted by a group of autograph hunters who went straight for the "Desperate Housewives" diva. While Nicollette signed away, the now mullet-less crooner stood patiently waiting outside the car with his shirt ridiculously unbuttoned.

Guess that guest stint on "Celebrity Duets" paired with Lea Thompson didn't send his worth on the street sky-rocketing.