Reality TV
'Dancing With The Stars' to alter format?
Published Thursday, Jul 16 2009, 12:10 BST | By Lara Martin
According to E! Online's Watch With Kristin, bosses have discussed increasing the initial number of celebrity contestants to 16.
It would then follow that two couples would be axed each week during the programme's ten-week run.
A representative for ABC has refused to comment, although host Tom Bergeron recently announced that this year's lineup would be revealed on August 17.
The eighth season of the competition was won by Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, who triumphed over actor Gilles Marini and reality star Melissa Rycroft in the live final.
More: Reality TV, Dancing with the Stars
Related Stories
Tube Talk
This Week's Must-See TVOur regular picks for the five shows that cannot be missed in the next 7 days.
TV Interviews
Apprentice Gabrielle 'was easy target'Digital Spy talks to Gabrielle Omar about being too nice for the show.
TV Ratings
Eurovision 2012 attracts 7.5m to BBC OneHowever, The Voice UK plunged to a new low of 4.5m before Eurovision.
TV Recaps
'Homeland' finale: Have your sayHomeland's incredible finale is reviewed by Digital Spy. Share your verdict.
