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Glee's Amber Riley Bests OLTL's Corbin Bleu & Is Named Champion Of Dancing with the Stars 17!

November 27, 2013

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After weeks and weeks of competition, it all came down to the two celebrities that did seem the odds-on favorites to win the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy on season 17 of the ABC ballroom dance competition series, Dancing with the Stars!

Last night, after performing one final dance, a fusion combo, Glee’s Amber Riley and her partner, now a five-time champion, Derek Hough, landed the only perfect 30, and with a late surge in the competition in the final weeks, things seemed to be going their way.

As for One Life to Live and High School Musical star, Corbin Bleu and his partner, Karina Smirnoff, they landed a 27 with their fusion combo, but even though the judges cited Bleu for falling out of synch with Smirnoff, he later conceded that he was so lost in the moment of this being his final dance with Karina ,and his adoration for her, that may have been the cause. All throughout the season, Corbin showed incredible dance prowess and truly seemed to be the strongest dancer in the competition.

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After the emotional favorites, Jack Osbourne and dance partner, Cheryl Burke received third place, it came down to Amber and Derek and Corbin and Karina, and in the end … it was Amber Riley (who has battled through knee problems throughout the competition) and Derek Hough who were voted the Mirror Ball Trophy! Riley said she wanted to show women everywhere, no matter what size, if you put your mind to something you can have a favorable and wonderful outcome. For One Life to Live’s Corbin Bleu, a terrific season where viewer sentiment could have leaned more towards Amber Riley which in the end that could have cost him the title, in what he related was one of the highlights of his professional career … getting to be on DWTS and to dance with Karina.

So, what did you think of Amber Riley winning DWTS? Did the right celebrity take home the Mirror Ball Trophy? Comment below!

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Lois

Amber was amazing. But she was not my choice to win. I wanted another pro to have the chance to win with their celebrity. I wanted Bill but realistically I knew he wouldn’t. I wanted either Jack or Corbin.

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jimh(leave it to beaver)

Amber was ok but i liked Corbin better!

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emlons

I am glad amber won, but I would have liked to have seen Leah win or male it to the final. Because she truly is a non dancer and she improved so much

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Mary SF

Amber surprised me. When the match ups were first announced I thought they gave Derek the overweight celeb on purpose so he wouldn’t win again– but dang that girl prove them all wrong– she could move and dance her heart out. I honestly don’t know if she would have won without Derek because the man is genius choreographer who just seems to have a knack for bringing out the best in his partner and making them the star. So although I hated that Derek got a 5th mirror ball– it was a well deserved win for Amber.

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Nikki

I was rooting for Jack to win. For someone who had zero dance experience, plus a debilitating disease like MS, it was amazing how much he improved and how many weeks he could do with his condition. He truly was inspiring.

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Jeff

The fix was in. There was no way that Derek was going to lose face after winning an Emmy for his choreography. From what I’ve read, he’s ready to bolt DWTS and this might reel in his ego for one more year.

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Joshua

This is completely non-soap related.

And don’t bring up the Corbin Bluecard. He was as much of “One Life to Live” as my cat.

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Robert Lee

amber totally deserve the win Corbin was awesome Jack was amazing and I’m really glad bill went home however he was entertaining to watch too

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mollie

My pick was 1st Amber and 2nd Corbin. They both the tops. I have to say that Amber surprised me because, dang, that girl can move and she puts it all out there–heart and soul. Corbin is charming and talented as well. I have zero problem with Derek H. winning again. I think he is fantastic and the very best pro…though Karina is also smashingly good. In general, I think viewers don’t respond as well to men “stars” because their female pro does most of the flashy dancing. Where as the female “star” does most of the flashy dancing with… Read more »

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I didn’t watch much of the finale. I wasn’t invested in any of the finalists. I did vote for Corbin, just thought he was better over the season. I vote for the star, not the pro.

This season didn’t really excite me. I hope they get better stars next season.

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kaffe

Amber was the best
Congrats to her!!!!!!
Corbin slightly behind

Bill was the worst(was the Repub.voting him ??????????)

But Corbin danced his ass off!!!

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Charday

Amber could move, especially for a big girl, but I was rooting for Corbin.

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Y&R’s Michael Mealor Ties the Knot

March 27, 2023

Congratulations are in order to The Young and the Restless Michael Mealor (Kyle) and his beautiful bride, Sasha.

The duo tied the knot in a wedding ceremony on March 23 at the Stanly Ranch Auberge Resorts in Napa Valley, California.

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In a post on Sasha’s Instagram account where she shared wedding pics of their big day, Mealor shared: “You are my world!”

Then, Mealor’s best friend, GH’s Josh Swickard (Chase) post his comment upon seeing the happy couple, adding “SASHA MEALOR!!!!😍❤️🔥🙌👏”

Back in December of 2022, Michael Fairman TV reported that Michael and Sasha were engaged, and from the looks of it things moved quickly – flash forward – the Mealors are ready to start their lives together as a married couple as April 2023 approaches.

Share your well-wishes and ‘congrats’ for Michael and Sasha in the comment section below.

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Stacy Keibler to be Inducted Into WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2023

March 27, 2023

With Wrestlemania 39 weekend in Los Angeles fast approaching, a fourth inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame has been announced.

As many had predicted, Stacy Keibler will join Rey Mysterio Jr., The Great Muta and Andy Kaufman as the class of 2023. The induction ceremonies take place on Friday night and stream on Peacock beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

Keibler (age 43), the now mom of three, was shocked and emotional upon learning she was being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. When speaking with PEOPLE, who broke the news of Kiebler’s induction, Stacy expressed that she found out from an unexpected call from a WWE rep two weeks ago, while she was in her kitchen.

“When she told me, I screamed,” Stacy shared. “Tears were in my eyes, and I was completely overwhelmed with just gratefulness.”

As for how she made her way into pro wrestling, Stacy first made her mark after winning a contest to become a member of the WCW Monday Night Nitro, ‘Nitro Girls’ dance troupe.

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A self-admitted long-time wrestling fan, Keibler first made her mark when she became an ‘accountant and manager’ in WCW named ‘Miss Hancock’. When Vince McMahon purchased WCW, Keibler headed to WWE and in 2001 made her debut as part of The Alliance.

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Later, Stacy was renamed as ‘The Duchess of Dudlyville” and managed The Dudley Boyz. Still later, she managed Test, Scott Steiner, and then came Rosey and The Hurricane, where she became ‘Super Stacy” along with the superhero duo. Throughout her WWE career, she had shared memorable matches against Torrie Wilson and Sable.

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Since exiting the WWE in 2006, Keibler has appeared on numerous TV shows including: competing for the Mirror Ball Trophy on Dancing with the Stars and a guest-spot on How I Met Your Mother.

So, what do you think of Stacy Keibler being named to the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2023? Comment below.

Hi 💛

Been busy the last few years as a mother, wife and raising my kids, but excited to be back and reconnect! pic.twitter.com/op5VGtlLi3

— Stacy Keibler (@StacyKeibler) March 23, 2023

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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Welcomes WWE Superstars for Weeklong Tournament as Part of ‘Wrestlemania Goes Hollywood Week’

March 26, 2023

Wheel of Fortune has announced that in episodes airing March 27-31, that it will be known as “WWE Week’ as part of the ‘WrestleMania Goes Hollywood’ promotion as the WWE heads into its biggest event weekend of the year.

Wrestlemania 39 will emanate from Los Angeles at Sofi Stadium on April 1st and 2nd, and many of the WWE Superstars participating on Wheel of Fortune will also be seen at the annual Super Bowl of Pro Wrestling.

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Look for hosts: Pat Sajak and Vanna White to welcome multiple WWE superstars in a special Wheel of Fortune tournament.

Each day four different superstars will play alongside WWE superfans, all hoping to come out victorious and win the ultimate WrestleMania VIP experience.

WWE Superstars spinning the wheel will include: Drew McIntyre, Bianca Belair, Members of The ‘New Day’ (Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston & Big E), Austin Theory, The Miz, Bayley, Liv Morgan, Sonya Deville, Natalya & Carmella.

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You can check out how the WWE superstars paired up with their teammates to play in the Wheel of Fortune Tournament, plus a behind the scenes teaser below.

Watch Wheel of Fortune on ABC and ABC affiliate stations, and check out your local TV market for times and stations in your area.

Now let us know, which WWE superstar do you think will help a ‘superfan’ win the ultimate ‘Wrestlemania’ VIP prize? Comment below.

These @WWE Superstars have found their tag-team partners On Monday, the games begin pic.twitter.com/B9QPhhESSN

— Wheel of Fortune (@WheelofFortune) March 24, 2023