Heading into her seventh season on Dancing with the Stars here in the US — plus three seasons in her native Australia — there are few people as qualified to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the ABC hit. So Kym Johnson has teamed up with OK! to update you every week on the triumphs and travails as she attempts to turn Donny Osmond into a ballroom champion!.
Hi, everyone! Welcome to my Dancing with the Stars blog for OKmagazine.com! In the coming weeks, I will be sharing all my season nine experiences with you, from the first rehearsals to the competition itself, which begins on ABC on Sept. 21.
As you all know, I have Donny Osmond as my partner this season and when I found out, I had him I was so excited. I’m a fan of his; I think he’s so great and he’s such a nice person. It’s going to be really, really fun season for me. We’ve had a few rehearsals so far in Utah and it’s going really well.
Donny has been in the industry since he was five years old, so he’s going to bring so much to this competition and he wants to work really hard. With ballroom dancing — it’s very different from any other form of dancing — so he’s got to muster technique and work on his posture. He wants to bring out the technical side of ballroom, but he also wants to do a good job of entertaining the audience, which is what I want to do as well.
I think you’ll definitely be surprised every week with Donny and me. We just want the audience to be wondering what we’re going to do next!
Donny and I have so much fun together. He makes me laugh. The first day, I met his five sons and his wife, who all came to support him in rehearsal. It’s going to be a big family affair and I’m sure they’re going to be there every week.
Me outside my hotel in Utah on the way to rehearsals.
Donny’s sister Marie Osmond has given him the advice to be prepared to work really hard. He has his stage show with Marie in Vegas as well so he’s incredibly busy doing that and rehearsing for DWTS. He’s in really good shape, slim and toned. And he’s got the right attitude, dedicated to working hard and putting on a show.
From my experience, looking at Donny, he definitely has the potential to be in the finals and win DWTS. But we haven’t seen our competition yet, and we’ll just have to wait and see what happens on that first show. I’ve finished second on the show twice — with Joey Fatone and Warren Sapp. Third time’s the lucky one, maybe?! This time I might get that mirror ball trophy!
We wish you good luck in the competition. You have lots and lots of support on facebook already with groups set up to support you. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
I would really like to know where you got that dancing bar!! Does anyone know where I could get one. Please help. Thanks.
Hi Kyn, I’m really excited about your blog! I’ve loved Donny for lots of years now, and the Donny.com community is very excited that he is finally doing Dancing with the Stars. You’re going to be a great partner/teacher to him too! I wish you well and look forward to your weekly blog.
Sincerely,
Terri Maguire
Oh Kym I am so excited!! When I found out that you had Donny for your partner, I was flipping ecstatic!!!!!!!!!!! I am glad that you will be doing this right now and I cannot wait to read your next blog and the next one and the next one! I know you came in second place twice but this season, that mirror-ball trophy is YOURS! A lot of your fans and Donny’s fans (and his fanbase is huge) have gathered together to support you guys over a million percent. You have all of my votes every week until the Final Two! GO GET ‘EM, TEAM DONNY AND KYM!!!!!
Kym, You go girl!!! It’s about time for you to win the Mirror Ball! You are the Best Pro they have, you are such a pleasure to watch!!! Donny will be terrific star for you to work with.
I will look forward to your blogs!!!
thanks!!!
Go Kym and Donny
Kym wanted you to know that there is alot of fans rooting for you and Donny. We all look forward to Sept. 21 ST and the dancing to begin. We have faith in you and know you are going to do wonders to bring out all the talent Donny has and make him shine like the Star he is. Donny hit the Jackpot when he got you as his partner. Good luck and we all look forward to reading your blog and keeping up with the progress you and Donny are making. Give Donny our love and tell him he can count on his fans to give the two of you the support you need.
Go Team Donny & Kym!!!!!
Hello, Kim
I like your blog already. And I look forward to watching You and Donny. I am sure you will both learn from each other. He’s a GOOD learner. And I am sure your a good teacher. This might your year to shine.
Hi Kim we are very excited over in the Uk too, I’m sure this is your season to win.
Good Luck Kym and Donny. You can DO this. Kym you have the sweetest, kindness, funniest,most gorgeous, and the ‘greatest dancer’ you could ever have.
Don’t let him get hurt. He is so ‘precious’ to us.
Come on Donny. Our ’smooch’ onstage at the Flamingo Showroom was just the beginning.
And Kym, it could well be ‘third’ time lucky. Work hard Donny and ‘win’ this competiton.
Kym just please look after ‘our’ Donny
love
Anthea
x
i have been waiting for this for awhile. I love DWTS anyway and now DONNY WOW the one that him and his family made me stand by myself for the first time at 12 and last time but I should did now if my CEREBRAL PALSY wold let me ballroom dance good luck and thank you for
letting me watch you dance…………………..YOU HAVE MY VOTES
Hi Kim and Donny!!! GO GET ‘EM!!
SO EXCITED THAT YOU HAVE DONNY AS YOUR DANCE PANTNER.
HAVE YOU SEEN DONNY IN VEGAS HE DOES HAVE SO GREAT MOVES ALREADY.
DONNY IS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON, CARING, KIND, AND A GENTLEMAN.
KYM, DONNY LOVE TO HARD BUT PLEASE TAKE CARE OF HIM FOR US
YOU HAVE MY VOTE=======VOTE FOR KYM AND DONNY
I’m so rooting for you both here in the UK. I have already registered to vote online and i will be making sure i use my votes for you both. Luckily we also get to see the show in the UK so there will be a lot of us sitting cheering you both on.
GO DONNY AND KYM YOU CAN DO IT!!!
could someone please let me know how to register to vote online . thankyou
Go to abc.com and find the show’s website. Once you’re there, click on “Join” that’s on the top right hand side of the page. You’ll have to put in a few information and confirm it through your email but that’s easy. You cannot vote at this time since the show hasn’t started yet. Because of the new layout on the site, I’m not sure exactly where you’ll find a place to vote but I’m sure the link will be with the other links at the top. The link where you can click on in order to vote will show up once it’s time to vote.
Hello Kym…and Donny
This will be awesome and really happy about you blogging, thanks so much for that
All the best and good luck anbd tell him to rest at times lol
and do other things with his family so he gets hunger again , like u all ready found out, I am sure, his enegry comes from Debbie and their family.
very cool to get a insice scoop of both the work and things around
Kyn can we ask you questions here too, are u able, have time etc to respond…..if there is something u find interesting of course.
Like, do u as a pro dancer find this more challeging and difficult to teach Donny since, like you say, he have been on stage and he can dance, done this since childhood but not your ballroom dances.
GO DONNY AND KYM GO FOR THE WIN OF DWTS
Kris in Scandinavia, yes his fanbase is hugh and goes around the world
Smile an Osmond smile as we say
….AND HOW DO YOU HANDLE THAT SITUATION
My best to you and Donny. I will be watching and voting.
Enjoy Utah, its absolutely a gorgeous state.
Hi, Kym and Donny
I am OVER JOYED that you both are doing DWTS. I will be glued to the tv set cheering and voting. I have no doubt you’ll both be in the final. I have A STRONG feeling you both will.
Kym, please take good care of Donny for us. Give him a big hug from us. I wish you both the best and can’t wait for September 21st
I never been to Utah before, but I heard beautiful things about it, Kym. Enjoy yourself. Let Donny show you Utah if you both ever need a breather.
It will be great to check your blog for all your DWTS news, Kym. I am a long-time fan of Donny Osmond, so I will definitely be voting for you both from here in the UK. Happy dancing!
Ijust had to wish you and Donny all our very best wishes from here in the uk. Youve certainly hit the jackpot Kim because no one will work harder than Donny and hes so entertaining and a perfectionist and such a great guy and the best looking man ive ever seen and those eyes wow wow. Yes youve guessed it ive been Donny mad since i was 10 years old and i cant wait for the show to air in the uk. You will be great together go Donny and Kim all my love to you both ………….Keep dancing
Kym, you have the best dancer on the roster honey! You WILL win this. Donny won’t have it any other way. You will see how determined and dedicated this man can be. He doesn’t like to lose.
Linda G
You have to go to abc.com and go to the DWTS website. Click on \Join\ that’s on the top right side of the page. You can’t vote right now since they haven’t even danced yet but you will be able to once they start. Because of the new layout, I’m not sure exactly where you’ll be able to find the link to vote. I imagine it’ll be located with the other links at the top.
This is it - this is the moment!!! Kim you will do well, and who could ask for a better partner. He is afterall , one take Osmond!!!! And trust all his fans, he definitely has the hip action that Bruno and Carrie Ann will be looking for in the Latin Dances!!! The Mirror Ball trophy is on it’s way to the River Bottoms of Provo Utah!!!!! And I’ll be in India for 5 weeks of Voting!! UGH!!!
GO TEAM DONNY& KYM!!! Good luck and thanks for blogging! Take care of Donny for all of us! He will be a great partner - perfection and hard working and you will be a great partner for Donny!! Here comes the mirror ball!! Keep us posted!
I will be watching on my computer here in Denmark:)
Kym,
I saw you on ET last night with Donny and Marie. IT was so funny. You know that you are living out all are dreams to have Donny hold us like that… Wooo Hooo. I cant wait for the show. Its really going to be fuun to watch.
Were are the T shirt? I know alot of fans here that wont one…..
Im in Texas and would love to come see the show live. Trying to find out how to get tickets.
can anyone help me
I am hoping for Donny to WIN!!! And T-Shirts would be so fun! I was hoping Jullian Hough was still doing dancing with the stars, she is also awesome and her and Donny would of made a great couple… But her singing comes first! Her brother is also awesome.. I am thrilled Donny’s wife is there and family!!!! I give Donny’s wife so much credit to have him so busy all the time and being able to deal with it.. True Love!!! They are one awesome couple… I am proud of you Donny for being true to your wife and family…
Wish I could be there or watch you and Marie in Vegas.. But you know that money story… I wish you the best!!! You and your beautiful partner knock them down, and WIN!!!!!!!!! You have that tallent !!!! God Bless… CTR Ginger
I am hoping for Donny to WIN!!! And T-Shirts would be so fun! I was hoping Jullian Hough was still doing dancing with the stars, she is also awesome and her and Donny would of made a great couple… But her singing comes first! Her brother is also awesome.. I am thrilled Donny’s wife is there and family!!!! I give Donny’s wife so much credit to have him so busy all the time and being able to deal with it.. True Love!!! They are one awesome couple… I am proud of you Donny for being true to your wife and family…
Wish I could be there or watch you and Marie in Vegas.. But you know that money story… I wish you the best!!! You and your beautiful partner knock them down, and WIN!!!!!!!!! You have that tallent !!!! God Bless… CTR Ginger
Really looking forward to seeing both of you on DWTS.
We’ll be in LV when the programme will be aired. Really
would love to be in the audience for the show.
We wish both of you good luck. We will be voting for you.
and of course yourself.
Take good care of Mr O
Jean (who still has original Osmonds ticket from 1973)
Can Donny dance ~ yes he can ~ Go Donny go !!!
I just can’t wait! Thanks for the blog . . . we want to know all about Donny’s experience. When I saw he was with you, I was happy. You have a lot of class and I think you’re just as nice as Donny is. You’ll make a great pair!
Kym please come back and tell us how the rehearsals are going.
Is Donny learning fast?
And as for the ’spray tan’….. I wanna watch him on TV. It will make great TV for all the Donny fans out there
He may be 51 but Donny has the body of a 30 year old.
love
Anthea back in London now ( but onstage ’smooching’ with Donny at the Flamingo showroom in JUNE 2009)
We’ll cover you Mary!
Kym, it has been posted that Donny has suffered “minor” injuries……what ?????