Helene Elliott: An all-athlete version of 'Dancing With the Stars' gets off to a glittery, jittery start
LOS ANGELES - Quadruple jumps are not required to win "Dancing With the Stars," which on Monday launched a four-week mini-season showcasing athletes.
"Thank God," figure skater Adam Rippon, who never mastered the four-revolution jumps that capture Olympic titles but won hearts with his artistry and bold personality, said with profound relief.
Skaters had an edge in the show's first week, and that's easy to understand. They're accustomed to performing to music for an audience and to wearing sequins, which appear to be required and purchased by the ton.
