Maksim Chmerkovskiy

It’s Over! DWTS’ Karina Smirnoff & Brad Penny Call It Quits


Posted on Dec 06, 2011 @ 02:00AM - 5 comments

By Radar Staff

Reigning Dancing with the Stars champion Karina Smirnoff and baseball journeyman Brad Penny have called off their engagement.

"They are just two different people," a source told E! -- who first broke the story -- about why the couple, who became engaged 14 months ago, did not make it to the altar.

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DWTS: Hope Solo Eliminated, It's Down To The Final 3


Posted on Nov 16, 2011 @ 06:00AM - 4 comments

By Radar Staff

Following her dead last finish Monday with just 45 of 70 possible points, soccer stunner Hope Solo was booted from Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday, setting up a final showdown between Rob Kardashian, Ricki Lake and J.R. Martinez for the mirror ball trophy.

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Ricki Lake Smashing, Hope & Maks Seething, As DWTS Semifinals Kick Off!


Posted on Nov 15, 2011 @ 03:00AM - 11 comments

By Adam S. Levy,
Radar Staff Writer

Ricki Lake was the high scorer on Monday night's edition of Dancing With The Stars, racking up 67 of 70 possible points with a sensational samba and terrific tango as the show's semifinals week kicked off.

In a scoring twist on Monday's episode, each of the four remaining celebs performed two individual numbers for 30 points apiece, as well as a group cha-cha relay for an additional 10 points.

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Len Goodman Kiss & Make Up - Literally!


Posted on Nov 08, 2011 @ 12:00AM - 3 comments

By Radar Staff

Dancing with the Stars pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy and head judge Len Goodman have mended fences -- with a kiss -- after an uncomfortable exchange two weeks ago.

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy: 'I Have Nothing To Apologize For To Len'


Posted on Oct 26, 2011 @ 09:30AM - 15 comments

By Radar Staff

Maksim Chmerkovskiy isn't backing down from his razor sharp jab to Len Goodman, two days after he told Dancing with the Stars' 67-year-old head judge, “Maybe it's time to get out" of the ballroom business.

"I have nothing to apologize for to Len," the Russian pro dancer, 31, told Good Morning America on Wednesday. "The last time I apologized was to my grandma when she was dying of cancer."

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Maksim Backtracks On DWTS: ‘It's Not My Show’


Posted on Oct 26, 2011 @ 02:00AM - 1 comment

By Radar Staff

A night after claiming Dancing with the Stars "is my show," dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy backtracks on his egotistical statement.

"It came out wrong ... it's not my show, I’m part of a very large cast am I'm very proud of being here," Chmerkovskiy, 31, said on Tuesday's show.

Referencing his co-stars and fellow dancers, the hunky professional said, "These guys out there are amazing!"

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Carrie Ann Scolds Maks: 'Don't Be Disrespectful Like That!' On DWTS


Posted on Oct 25, 2011 @ 04:15AM - 11 comments

By Radar Staff

Pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy and judge Len Goodman clashed in an uncomfortable moment on Dancing with the Stars’ Broadway-themed night Monday, causing judge Carrie Ann Inaba to chide Chmerkovskiy, “Don't be disrespectful like that!"

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Look Who's Shrinking -- Dancin' Kirstie Alley Knocks Off 90 Pounds!


Posted on Jun 21, 2011 @ 12:49PM - 7 comments

Fat Actress, she’s not.

Kirstie Alley, sitting in as a guest host on Tuesday's edition of The View, says she lost 90 pounds as a result of her recent stint on Dancing with the Stars.

"I lost 60 before [preparing for it,] and 30 during" the show, Alley said.

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Said Whoopi Goldberg: "I always thought you looked good no matter what [weight you're at]."

Sherri Shepherd asked Alley if there was anything going on between she and her dance partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

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