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Title: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: musclecenter on August 04, 2009, 08:54:21 AM
http://www.buddytv.com/articles/dancing-with-the-stars/lou-ferrigno-headed-to-dancing-30503.aspx (http://www.buddytv.com/articles/dancing-with-the-stars/lou-ferrigno-headed-to-dancing-30503.aspx)

Bodybuilder and The Incredible Hulk actor Lou Ferrigno is among the first to be cast on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars, Life and Style reports. While Ferrigno, 57, hasn't signed a contract with the ABC reality show, he said he can't wait to start training for the show.

"I had a good meeting with the producers for Dancing With the Stars, it was really positive, and they loved the idea of having me on the show," he says

The I Love You, Man star is known to be physically fit, in fact, he was training Michael Jackson for his comeback concerts until the singer died recently. But his joining Dancing with the Stars is his first foray into dancing. He first tried out in 2007.

"I've never done that type of dancing before, so I know that I'll have to train hard," he says. "I'm a glutton for punishment, so I'll give it my best shot."

Ferrigno is best known playing Bill Bixby's green and mean alter ego The Hulk in The Incredible Hulk, on top of Pumping Iron, Sinbad of the Seven Seas, Hercules, and most recently in I Love You, Man.

Dancing with the Stars kicks off its new season September 21, with the new batch of contestants set to be announced in the August 17 episode of Good Morning America.






Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Mars on August 04, 2009, 08:55:57 AM
we know the truth about the michael case Louie, the others might be ignorant but we know better.
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: The Showstoppa on August 04, 2009, 08:59:12 AM
But isn't he tone deaf?
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: noworries on August 04, 2009, 09:03:25 AM
That girl he is going to be dancing has the best body anywhere.  She is unreal sexy
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Bodybuilding Related on August 04, 2009, 09:20:07 AM
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: leaky_frog on August 04, 2009, 09:37:34 AM
24 frames per second, $20 per frame- $480 per second.  Do the Stars people know how much this is going to cost them?
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: tendonitis on August 04, 2009, 09:57:54 AM
24 frames per second, $20 per frame- $480 per second.  Do the Stars people know how much this is going to cost them?

HA, the show will now have to be on pay per view
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: dr.chimps on August 04, 2009, 10:01:37 AM
$20 Lou and reality tv!? That's just gotta be one of the signs of the Apocalypse. Oh brother.
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Mars on August 04, 2009, 10:02:54 AM
that man doesnt know when to stop
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Bodybuilding Related on August 04, 2009, 10:10:33 AM
that man doesnt know when to stop

LOL
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Pollux on August 04, 2009, 10:13:10 AM
Let's hope that the curse of celebrities getting injured on Dancing with the Stars happens to The Incredible Jerk.  :)

Speaking of The Incredible Jerk, he was on an episode of TMZ where the staff made fun of him for the ridiculous prices he charges.  ;D
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Nasty Nate on August 04, 2009, 10:21:45 AM
Anderson Cooper said that Lou only trained Michael once actually...  ::)
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: affeman on August 04, 2009, 10:37:21 AM
Wow, congrats. This douche made the transition from a D to a C-list celebrity because of Michael Jacksons death. :o
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Mars on August 04, 2009, 10:41:12 AM
Wow, congrats. This douche made the transition from a D to a C-list celebrity because of Michael Jacksons death. :o

exactly, all crocodill tears. all he cares about his himself.
Title: Lou Ferrigno Set for Upcoming Season of Dancing with the Stars
Post by: MMAWaves on August 04, 2009, 10:50:06 AM
http://pbwaves.com/2009/08/04/lou-ferrigno-set-for-upcoming-season-of-dancing-with-the-stars/

Former top bodybuilder and star of the Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno is set to be on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars on ABC, according to Life & Style.

Although Lou hasn’t signed the contract yet, he can’t wait to begin training for the show.

Lou previously auditioned Dancing with the Stars in 2007.

Here is Lou’s audition video from 2007:


Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: hench on August 04, 2009, 01:48:59 PM
Arnold should do it, Devito taught him how to dance in twins, by true lies he'd nailed it, maybe he chould own Louie on that too
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: emn1964 on August 04, 2009, 02:06:34 PM
That's not what the article said.  It just said that Louie had a good meeting with the producers.  They haven't even made him an offer.  This story was probably circulated by Louie's agent to gauge public response.  If it generated "buzz" they would use that in an attempt to get Louie a deal.
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Fury on August 04, 2009, 02:07:23 PM
Lou will be charging any American that watches the program $20. Get your wallets ready!
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: MAXX on August 04, 2009, 02:12:01 PM
oh man. he does anything to be in the spotlight... ffs
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Mr. Magoo on August 04, 2009, 02:14:00 PM
i wonder what star lou is going to dance with
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: The Showstoppa on August 04, 2009, 02:15:13 PM
i wonder what star lou is going to dance with

Michael Jackson.
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: emn1964 on August 04, 2009, 02:17:50 PM
Michael Jackson.

LMAO...I'd watch that...big dumb louie dragging around Michael's dead carcass...
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: The Showstoppa on August 04, 2009, 02:23:32 PM
LMAO...I'd watch that...big dumb louie dragging around Michael's dead carcass...

Classic TV.... ;D
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: BayGBM on August 04, 2009, 05:01:35 PM
They only make something on the order of $250K for appearing on that show for the season (no matter when they are eliminated) and everyone gets paid the same. The winner gets about $25K more.  :-\
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Chick on August 04, 2009, 05:03:19 PM
They only make something on the order of $250K for appearing on that show for the reason (no matter when they are eliminated) and everyone gets paid the same. The winner gets about $25K more.  :-\

LOL...perhaps you should research what Shawn Johnson made last season
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Tre on August 04, 2009, 05:15:36 PM
24 frames per second, $20 per frame- $480 per second.  Do the Stars people know how much this is going to cost them?

*excellent*

 ;D
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Chick on August 04, 2009, 05:16:13 PM
Shawn Johnson won "Dancing with the Stars" last night -- but in more important news, she just banked $365,000 doing it. Repeat: THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.



We got a hold of Shawn's "Dancing" contract a while back, which stated she would bank $125,000 up front, then incremental paychecks that topped off at $50k a week for the last 2 episodes.
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: arce1988 on August 04, 2009, 06:21:41 PM
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Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Set for Upcoming Season of Dancing with the Stars
Post by: Ron on August 04, 2009, 07:25:18 PM


Congratulations to Lou!  If a football star can do it, so can a bodybuilding star!

Bodybuilding in the mainstream!

Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Set for Upcoming Season of Dancing with the Stars
Post by: noworries on August 04, 2009, 09:41:49 PM

Congratulations to Lou!  If a football star can do it, so can a bodybuilding star!

Bodybuilding in the mainstream!



I'm pretty sure he isn't in there because of bodybuilding. 
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: noworries on August 04, 2009, 09:43:11 PM
They only make something on the order of $250K for appearing on that show for the reason (no matter when they are eliminated) and everyone gets paid the same. The winner gets about $25K more.  :-\

You are a little off
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: TechnoViking on August 04, 2009, 10:28:52 PM
If enough of us flood ABC's "dancing with the stars" forum(yes they have one) with $20 dollar jokes about Lou from now until its over, I'm thinking that Lou doing this could bring out GEtbig into the mainstream...

Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Set for Upcoming Season of Dancing with the Stars
Post by: HowDog on August 05, 2009, 04:09:23 AM

Congratulations to Lou!  If a football star can do it, so can a bodybuilding star!

Bodybuilding in the mainstream!



bodybuilding star?  more like a fossil...
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: spinnis on August 05, 2009, 04:35:16 AM
Shawn Johnson won "Dancing with the Stars" last night -- but in more important news, she just banked $365,000 doing it. Repeat: THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.



We got a hold of Shawn's "Dancing" contract a while back, which stated she would bank $125,000 up front, then incremental paychecks that topped off at $50k a week for the last 2 episodes.


and Simon got 35 million dollars for this season of american idol. So 365k isn't alot in that buisness. Maby compared to bb's though lol!
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Ursus on August 05, 2009, 05:33:07 AM
Appear on this and your profile skyrockets more jobs etc more money.

Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Tyr on August 05, 2009, 11:10:59 AM


Not bad for Lou -still managing to get gigs every now and then.

Of course this is due to his fame as the Hulk rather than as bodybuilder
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Set for Upcoming Season of Dancing with the Stars
Post by: funk51 on August 05, 2009, 12:53:23 PM
http://pbwaves.com/2009/08/04/lou-ferrigno-set-for-upcoming-season-of-dancing-with-the-stars/

Former top bodybuilder and star of the Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno is set to be on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars on ABC, according to Life & Style.

Although Lou hasn’t signed the contract yet, he can’t wait to begin training for the show.

Lou previously auditioned Dancing with the Stars in 2007.

Here is Lou’s audition video from 2007:



                                   this is surely the end of civilazation as we know it. defineltly one of the signs of the apoloyspe. i know i know i spelled two words wrong.
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: Matterhorn on August 05, 2009, 01:59:09 PM
I hope Louie is as smooth a dancer as A''nold   :)

Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Set for Upcoming Season of Dancing with the Stars
Post by: divcom on August 08, 2009, 06:35:31 PM

Congratulations to Lou!  If a football star can do it, so can a bodybuilding star!

Bodybuilding in the mainstream!



actually...kai is a better match for this. 
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: saucetradomous on August 08, 2009, 06:38:06 PM
Shawn Johnson won "Dancing with the Stars" last night -- but in more important news, she just banked $365,000 doing it. Repeat: THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.



We got a hold of Shawn's "Dancing" contract a while back, which stated she would bank $125,000 up front, then incremental paychecks that topped off at $50k a week for the last 2 episodes.


So basically Bay's guess was pretty accurate. 
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Headed to 'Dancing with the Stars'
Post by: kiwiol on August 08, 2009, 06:41:14 PM
Michael Jackson.

Only song I can think of that is fitting enough for that would be Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' "Mary Jane's last dance" ;D



And I'll be damned - Mary Jane's initials are MJ :o

Not to mention, Lou is petty. I think you're onto something, Show.
Title: Re: Lou Ferrigno Set for Upcoming Season of Dancing with the Stars
Post by: HUGEPECS on August 12, 2009, 04:12:34 PM

Congratulations to Lou!  If a football star can do it, so can a bodybuilding star!

Bodybuilding in the mainstream!





I know you were Laughing while typing this, Ron :)