Celebrity Updates: “Dancing’s” New Star, Pam’s New Gig, And Rosie’s New Apology

In a previous blog I mentioned that producers of ABC’s mega-hit, “Dancing with the Stars” were racing to find a replacement for contestant Vincent Pastore, who dropped out of the competition earlier this week. With less than three weeks until season four’s premiere, Pastore announced the show’s physical demands were too rigorous for him and he “felt it appropriate to step aside and give someone else the opportunity.” Enter former “Cheers” star John Ratzenberger. Show executives told hosts of “Good Morning America” that the actor, who played Cliff Clavin on the popular barroom sitcom for 11 seasons, would take Pastore’s … Continue reading

“Dancing with the Stars” Update

“Dancing with the Stars” contestant Heather Mills laid it on the line yesterday answering the question no one had the guts to ask: “Is there the possibility that her prosthetic leg may come off while she’s competing?” According to TV’s “Extra,” Paul McCartney’s estranged wife—who had part of her left leg amputated after she was hit by a police motorcycle in 1993—said, “It’s very unlikely my leg is going to fly off, although it would be quite funny. I’ll have a strap on which I wouldn’t normally in every day life.” She added: “I’m quite happy to be thrown around … Continue reading