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In reply to the discussion: Ann Romney Says No to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)23. The kid with the buzz is the only one who knows what he's doing, it would seem...
That said, there are professional dancers on DWTS who are Mormons...not sure how "devout" they are, but they were raised in that culture.
Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has been one of the most recently publicized Mormons, but he is not the only notable follower of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Several competitive dancers made the list, including ABCs Dancing With the Stars alum and girlfriend to Ryan Seacrest Julianne Hough. Raised in Utah, Hough is no longer on the show, and has been pursuing a career in singing and acting. She has been in the films Burlesque and 2011 remake of Footloose.
Houghs Burlesque co-star, Christina Aguilera, is rumored to have been raised Mormon, as her parents were said to have met at Brigham Young University, a private Mormon university in Utah.
Julianne Houghs brother, Derek Hough, who is also Mormon, is still competing on the show. He has won the competitions mirror ball trophy three times while partnered with the shows current host Brooke Burke, Pussycat Doll songstress Nicole Scherzinger, and Dirty Dancing actress Jennifer Grey. He made it to the finals in the last season, with television host Ricki Lake.
Lacey Schwimmer, who is also a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars, was raised Mormon.
Read more at http://global.christianpost.com/news/12-celebrities-you-didnt-know-were-mormons-66832/#eCRvrk4WO3wTEoWX.99
Can't have a drink? Might as well dance, I suppose...
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The kid with the buzz is the only one who knows what he's doing, it would seem...
MADem
Jan 2013
#23
Nope. Not asked. They keep asking Sarah Palin, too, and she keeps giving them the stiff arm. nt
MADem
Jan 2013
#27
bRISKET PALIN and that mother of 8 (I forget her name) but did the show with steel
LibGranny
Jan 2013
#39
It's hilarious. It's live, which adds to the interest, they have variety acts on the "results'
MADem
Jan 2013
#41
Paul McCartney's one-legged ex lost her leg on one number, too--I almost forgot about that one!
MADem
Jan 2013
#58