In what was probably the wrong idea considering it’s competitive nature, ABC’s Dancing With The Stars did everything they could to get disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong onto the floor for it’s upcoming season.
However, probably realizing it for them, the ex-medal holder decided it was best not to participate, even though the show has been gunning for him to take part since it’s inception.
Producers asked Armstrong to take part in the next installment, set to air this Spring, but the former professional cyclist again said no. Show insiders tell us DWTS is interested in casting him now more than ever, after his headline-grabbing Oprah Winfrey interview, in which he admitted to doping. “The higher-ups feel he is exactly what the show needs to bring back viewers,” says one source.
“Lance has been offered the show each and every year since its inception. Although flattered he has passed on their generous offers,” a spokesperson for Armstrong tells us. (EW first broke the story.)
In another odd turn of events, the show has recently requested another hot mess, Lindsay Lohan, to join the show — but she, too, has declined (even though they apparently offered her over half-a-million dollars).
Guess she’s still hoping to make some massive bank off of Scary Movie 5.
Via Tabloid Prodigy
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