He moves pretty good for a fat man, though I have to say that the way they ended that dance was kinda gross. I have no idea whether he will win, but the Emmitt Smith experience at least suggests that some fans will call in to keep an NFLer on the show.
I've never watched this show either, but if I were ever to phone in one of these shows for someone, it would be for 83-year-old Cloris Leachman. I don't care how she dances, but I adore everything she did in those old Mel Brooks movies.
And I must admit, I saw the following video on E! yesterday evening, and thought she was hilarious. Maybe it is just me (warning semi-profane, do not click if you easily offend or could get in trouble at work):
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That certainly shows some tenacity to get a job. And maybe that she is a fan of Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and his love of the f-bomb.
Athletes on Reality TV Shows
Ex-NFL lineman Warren Sapp showed surprising agility during Season 7 of 'Dancing With the Stars' Monday night. The eight-time Pro Bowler was paired with television celebrity Kym Johnson for his big debut. Click through to see more sports stars who have been featured on reality shows.
Kelsey McNeal, ABC
Natalie Gulbis
'The Celebrity Apprentice'
The LPGA star will appear in the upcoming series 'The Celebrity Apprentice.'
Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images
Monica Seles
'Dancing With the Stars'
The nine-time Grand Slam winner was eliminated in the first round.
Kelsey McNeal, ABC
Misty May-Treanor
'Dancing With the Stars'
The Olympic gold medalist is currently a contestant on the seventh season of 'Dancing With The Stars.'
Craig Sjodin, ABC
Jennie Finch
'The Celebrity Apprentice'
The former USA softball pitcher and 2004 Olympic Gold medalist was fired in January by Donald Trump on 'The Celebrity Apprentice.'
Justin Stephens, NBC
Stacy Keibler
'Dancing With the Stars'
The former professional wrestler appeared in the second season of 'Dancing With the Stars.' She came in third place.
David Gunn, WWE / UPN
Mike Mizanin
'The Real World,' 'Real World/Road Rules Challenge,' and 'Fear Factor'
"The Miz" launched a wrestling career due in part to his confrontational and determined personality which was revealed in his various reality TV appearances.
Trae Patton, NBC
Serena Williams
'Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race'
The U.S. Open champion starred alongside 10 other celebrities in a stock car racing competition.
Guy D'Alema, ABC
Kristi Yamaguchi
'Dancing With the Stars'
The former Olympic figure skater beat NFL Pro Bowler Jason Taylor to be crowned the 2008 winner of 'Dancing With the Stars.'
Kelsey McNeal, ABC
Mark Philippoussis
'Age of Love'
The Australian tennis star searched for his true love from an assortment of women ranging from 20 to 40 years of age. The last episode aired on August 6, 2007.
Mitchell Haaseth, NBC




