http://www.buddytv.com/articles/dancing-with-the-stars/dancing-with-the-stars-reveals-66912.aspx
And all competitors to be athletes. Do they think athletes have too much of any advantage? Maybe should try weightlifters? ;)
Despite the disclaimers given, really have to wonder if the network considers the show too long in the tooth.
Depends on the discipline. Certain sports have an enormous advantage. Figure skating is basically dancing with blades. Gymnastics is pretty much the same. Athletes from those sports should win every time.
Football, basketball, baseball players, golfers, race car drivers etc. are athletes, but those don't translate well to dance.
Yet some football players and race car drivers have won in the past.
shareYes, being a football player doesn't prohibit someone from having the coordination for dance skills, but some of the worse dancers we've seen have also been football players. I can't recall one ice skater or gymnast who was clumsy on their feet like a lot of pro sport athletes were.
There's no doubt that ice skaters and gymnasts have a huge advantage going in.