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Did Michael Bolton Overreact to 'Dancing' Judge?

Brian 2010/09/29 23:00:00
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When "Dancing with the Stars" judge Bruno Tonioli went Simon Cowell all over Michael Bolton's ego Tuesday night, calling his performance "probably the worst jive in 11 seasons," I have to admit, I thought it was pretty hilarious.

That is, until I heard Bolton's reaction. Now the only word I can think of to describe it is pathetic.

In case you missed it, Bolton was the second contestant to be eliminated from this season of "Dancing with the Stars" after he subjected the audience to, literally, the worst Elvis routine I've seen since Rob Blagojevich sang "Treat Me Nice" with Fabio.

Now I don't know much about dancing, but what Bolton did on that stage was hardly a dance. I'm not sure what to call it. I'd call it a shuffle, but I'm pretty sure that's a type of dance. A limp? A struggle? Let's just call it a disaster and move on, because that's not even the worst part.

After Tonioli eviscerated Bolton for his embarrassing performance -- as judges are known to do now and again -- Bolton had the gall to ask for a public apology and a slap on the wrist.

"My mom was there," he told ABC News afterward. "She flew in -- she's 90 -- and she came to see the show. I thought she was going to really enjoy it, and I didn't expect that level of disrespect from him ... I think he should apologize for it and I think he should be reprimanded."

Boo-freakin'-hoo. If he wanted his mom to enjoy a performance, he should have flown her out to "The Ellen Degeneres Show" when he performed there for Mother's Day, and maybe picked something more appropriate to sing than "Murder My Heart."

Now, instead of just a disappointing performance, she gets to hear her 57-year-old son whine about having his feelings hurt by a dance critic. This is "Dancing with the Stars," not "Prance Around the Stars' Feelings Because Their Mothers Are Watching."

Perhaps more shock is the fact that people are siding with Bolton. Even host Tom Bergeron stepped in and called Tonioli's comments "inappropriate." Really? It seemed pretty appropriate to me: Bolton bombed and a judge let him know it. Thank God Paula Abdul wasn't there.

Maybe I'm being a little harsh. But if being told he can't dance is a blow to his ego, I'd hate to see his reaction to my opinion of his music. I wouldn't be this adamant about it if he'd just sucked it up and shrugged it off.

You sang about it yourself, Michael. Maybe a little time, love and tenderness will help you get over this.


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  • Hula girl - Friends not Fol... 2010/09/30 00:47:04
    No, Bruno was rude
    Hula girl - Friends not Followers
    +5
    I'm a ballroom dancer and Michael was right in what he said and Bruno has no tact and was totally rude and showed it his scores and his mouth. Michael isn't a dancer and ballroom is not easy to do and especially for a guy. Michael did well for his first few times dancing and doing it in public. I'd like to see you non dancers try it. I have competed in Ballroom and have taken lessons for years and it's still a lot to learn.
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  • bls 2010/09/30 20:37:01
    No, Bruno was rude
    bls
    There was no reason to embarass and disrespect his 90 year old mother. Just say bye bye and move on
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  • Kigan 2010/09/30 20:10:47 (edited)
    Yes, he overreacted
    Kigan
    There's no way he didn't overreact. He put himself out there, Bruno took off the sugarcoating. He followed by complaining about how mean Bruno was. I'm sorry, I guess Bruno didn't get the note that your mother was in town and he was supposed to dote on you like she does.

    I don't want to hear one whiny comment about him having never danced before. Didn't stop a single other successful celebrity in any season of this competition. Even the older celebrities in all seasons can outdance him on their earlier dances.

    I would rather Bruno, were I in the same situation, tell me the truth like that than lie to me and make me think I did better than I actually did. At least then I'd know improvement is seriously needed or I need to stick to what made me famous.

    Sugarcoating is a big damn problem lately, leading to a lot of overinflated egos and unearned pride. You want people to be nice, you hire Paula Abdul. You want honesty, in this case you hire Bruno Tonioli.

    Grow up!
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  • OMG itz IRENE 2010/09/30 19:45:56
    Yes, he overreacted
    OMG itz IRENE
    don't be a baby michael!
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  • Liza Jane 2010/09/30 19:40:36
    Undecided
    Liza Jane
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  • Jeremy 2010/09/30 19:00:26
    Yes, he overreacted
    Jeremy
    Michael Bolton may not be a dancer. Bruno certainly did say some horrible things. But it's a TV show! I would hope Bolton is a smart enough huy to let this pass.
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  • Kim 2010/09/30 18:13:37
    Yes, he overreacted
    Kim
    "Boo-freakin-Hoo" ...... my sentiments exactly!!!! He needs to get over himself. Bruno was right on!
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  • DebraJMSmith 2010/09/30 18:09:19
    No, Bruno was rude
    DebraJMSmith
    Bruno was the one who overreacted.

    It was week two. The stars are not supposed to be all polished, by week two.

    What would be the reason to watch the show, if we were watching stars who could already dance?

    The entertainment is watching the stars get better and better every week.

    Hey Bruno, THIS award is for you!

    watching stars dance entertainment watching stars week hey bruno award
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  • Nikki 2010/09/30 14:34:40
    Undecided
    Nikki
    I think the judge was a little mean, that would hurt my feelings and also embarrassed the heck out of me too! But maybe michael is overreacting just a lil bit! If he danced better, none of this would have happened! just sayin...
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  • pgcsny 2010/09/30 14:14:03
    Undecided
    pgcsny
    I have been watching since Emmet Smith was on the show. I dont think I have seen anyone get a 3.. That wasnt necessary everyone watching knew Michael Bolton sucked...
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  • celticdragonfly 2010/09/30 14:05:23
    No, Bruno was rude
    celticdragonfly
    Bruno is so pathetic...he is trying to be like Simon Cowell and it just doesn't work...he just comes across as an a**! I agree that Michael was really not good, but there is no reason to be so mean. There have been dancers just as bad and the judges weren't as brutal as Bruno was to Michael.
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  • Cindy Wheeler 2010/09/30 13:53:31
    No, Bruno was rude
    Cindy Wheeler
    +1
    I have watched Dancing with the Stars from the very beginning and I feel Bruno was a little harsh on Michael Bolton. After all, it is obvious he is not a dancer but he did get out there and try and it was only the second week of the show. Most of the past stars that didn't have any rhythm also didn't do so well on their second week of dancing but wasn't put down like Bruno put down Michael. Bruno is not usually that hard on the dancers. Are Bruno and Lynn changing places?
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  • SJG 2010/09/30 13:05:40
    Yes, he overreacted
    SJG
    Yes, he overreacted..........Waaaa! I'm going to tell my mommy on you!
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  • Kookie 2010/09/30 12:27:07
    Yes, he overreacted
    Kookie
    Yes. He is a poor dancer and he should take his lumps just like everyone else has.
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  • ~*Bryn*~ aka AmerikusMonsoon 2010/09/30 07:59:00
    Undecided
    ~*Bryn*~ aka AmerikusMonsoon
    Bruno was right, that it was the worse one ever, however he could have said it in a nicer way.

    So what the hell is going on? Bruno's starting to be an ass and not Lyn. Did they change bodies over the summer??
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  • joyce420 2010/09/30 03:28:40
    No, Bruno was rude
    joyce420
    +1
    I agree Michael's dancing was atrocious. Everybody saw it. But, Bruno went on and on until it was embarrassing. Even the Dancemaster himself tried to get Bruno to shut up. I've been a fan of DWTS since it began and I can't agree that it was the worst dance ever. I'm not saying which I think is the worst. My name isn't Bruno.
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  • Diana 2010/09/30 03:24:57
    No, Bruno was rude
    Diana
    +1
    Bolton was terrible.I thought he would do better then that.Bruno was kinda crass.I think he is an idiot to begin with.
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  • MOMMA THOMAS 2010/09/30 01:33:06
    No, Bruno was rude
    MOMMA THOMAS
    +2
    BRUNO WAS HIS USUAL BLUBBERING SELF..... BOLTON HANDLED IT WELL. NOTHING LIKE A MAN PROUDLY STANDING UP FOR HIS SELF WORTH.....EVEN IF HE COULDN'T DANCE. SORRY, MIKE!
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  • Nina MOMMA T... 2010/09/30 02:10:23
    Nina
    +1
    I think all these shows they are really Rough around the edges, Crude, Rude i find that with all of television today if they aren't joking and making fun of someone, its all about sex. There are no Morals left in television, it isn't even worth watching anymore.
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  • Hula girl - Friends not Fol... 2010/09/30 00:47:04
    No, Bruno was rude
    Hula girl - Friends not Followers
    +5
    I'm a ballroom dancer and Michael was right in what he said and Bruno has no tact and was totally rude and showed it his scores and his mouth. Michael isn't a dancer and ballroom is not easy to do and especially for a guy. Michael did well for his first few times dancing and doing it in public. I'd like to see you non dancers try it. I have competed in Ballroom and have taken lessons for years and it's still a lot to learn.
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  • Liliana 2010/09/30 00:23:48
    No, Bruno was rude
    Liliana
    +1
    That Bruno is just a loser. I saw nothing wrong with his dancing. What the hell is wrong with that guy, he's probably frustrated or he hates Michael Bolton.
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  • Nikki 2010/09/30 00:19:42
    Yes, he overreacted
    Nikki
    +3
    Micheal sucked ! I watch that train wreck and now I understood why Bruno was so harsh..
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  • Charles W Nikki 2010/09/30 02:46:05
    Charles W
    I have to agree with you. That was a HORRIBLE performance...especially for someone in the music industry who *should* know a little bit about dancing. Bruno was spot on!
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  • ☠ Cheryl ☮ Nikki 2010/09/30 04:48:30
    ☠ Cheryl ☮
    +1
    Granted, he didn't dance well at all but that didn't warrant the criticism as well as the abhorrent low score he received from Bruno. Bruno could have been a bit more tactful. After all, this was only the second dance night.
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  • Nikki ☠ Cheryl ☮ 2010/09/30 22:11:28
    Nikki
    girl please! the man is a great singer,but was a horrible dancer,and this is a competition.
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  • ☠ Cheryl ☮ Nikki 2010/10/01 13:46:27
    ☠ Cheryl ☮
    Regardless, his comments were a bit on the brutal side. I've seen other dancers who also had two left feet, no rhythm on the show and they've received kinder comments.
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  • sabbatha 2010/09/29 23:49:01
    Undecided
    sabbatha
    +4
    They know they will be criticized on that show but maybe the judge took it a little far.kind of just seems like he didn't like Micheal Bolton period.Oh well, he'll get over it.It's just a reality show.
    I'm sure his mom still loves him.
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  • MoniHead 2010/09/29 23:33:29
    Undecided
    MoniHead
    +4
    i don't know, when he mentioned his 90-year-old mom my heart kinda melted for him, no matter how lousy he may have been.
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