Ian Ziering News

Lifetime is getting into the reality TV dancing game.

The female-centric network is coming out with Your Mama Don't Dance, a series that pairs 10 young professional dancers with their dance-novice parents. Contestants who thought they'd signed up for a simple dance-off weren't told until this weekend that they were actually in for something completely different.

Beverly Hills, 90210 and Dancing with the Stars alum Ian Ziering (pictured) will host the show, which premieres February 29 and will conclude with a live finale on April 18.

Lifetime Entertainment President Susanne Daniels said she wasn't interested at first in another dance show, but she was drawn to Your Mama Can't Dance's twist.

"It's a dance competition, but it's really about the adult parent/child relationship, and how complex that is," Daniels said. "It's going to be an emotional show. I want people to cry."

The Beverly Hills, 90210 bond is as strong as ever.

Just ask Ian Ziering about the chances of his former-co star, Jennie Garth, to advance far on Dancing with the Stars.

"Jennie's doing incredibly well, and I think for sure she's going to be in the finals," the actor said to Us Weekly.

Ziering also thinks Jane Seymour and her partner Tony Dovolani are "doing an amazing job," while adding he was sad to watch Mark Cuban get voted off Tuesday night because "he was very watchable. He had a certain charm about him."

But what about the dancing days for dear old Ian? Those appear to be caput.

"My feet are still recovering!" he said, adding that he's gained back about 12 of the 22 pounds he lost on the show.

Still, he said he occasionally busts a moves at "some nightclubs and a few weddings, but that's about it."

Two dances, two perfect scores? Which Dancing with the Stars couple pulled off this feat last night?

Was it the current favorites, Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough? Or maybe Joey Fatone and Kym Johnson stepped up their game after being dropped to the final two last week.

Without her legendary father in attendance this time, how did Laila Ali fare? There's only one way to discover the answers to all these pressing questions ...

Read our week 9 episode guide right now!

It was an evening of TWO dances last night. Ballroom and Latin were on the agenda for our Dancing with the Stars contestants.

Were there any perfect scores? Are Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough still the favorites? Or did a shirtless Maksim Chmerkovskiy steal their shoe-tapping thunder?

There's only one way to find out: Read through our Episode Guide right now.

The following is a blog that Ian Ziering writes for TV Guide, discussing his experience this year on Dancing with the Stars ...

Before I write this week's Dancing with the Stars blog, I wish to extend my most sincere and heartfelt wishes to the entire Virginia Tech family. Words simply cannot convey my overwhelming sense of sorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy, now and forever.

This week, we saw Clyde Drexler get voted off. Clyde is the epitome of what it means to be a class act. All I can say is that if the DWTS producers put basketball hoops at both ends of the dance floor, every dance for Clyde would have been a slam-dunk.

You know the expression, "Every pot has a cover?" Well, I've discovered â€" the hard way â€" that every dance has a pain. The cha-cha wreaks havoc on the feet; the quickstep and jive do a number on your legs; the samba destroyed my lower back from all the hip action. I felt the judges scored last week's samba performance fairly, and with each future dance, I hope to continually improve for the sake of the judges, the fans and [Cheryl Burke]. (As my own harshest critic, unless the score is 10-10-10, I'm never satisfied.)

Speaking of Cheryl, our next dance is the paso doble. Of all the dances so far, I think the paso doble will really bring out the best in me. The paso doble, from the male dancer's perspective, is based on a matador's movements in a bullfight; the female dancer plays the role of a cape or the bull. The dance is all about "the chase": passion, drama and the matador's abundance of confidence and/or arrogance, depending on how you view his role. (Sounds like I'll have to mentally channel my old buddy Steve Sanders.)

Now, this is a dance I plan to take complete ownership of, and be the showman the judges and Cheryl want me to be. To paraphrase Dr. Evil in Austin Powers, "I didn't spend six weeks in Evil Dance School to be called, 'McStiffy,' thank you very much."

After spending a few months with me in L.A., my 86-year-old dad flew back to the East Coast to spend time with my two brothers and their families, and my Uncle Jerry who was just diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. It's always great to have my dad in L.A. with me, and he will fly back for certain if Cheryl and I dance in the finals. If you've been watching DWTS, you know that my dad sat in the front row of every show, proudly beaming. But you don't know the story behind his smile… until now.

For the last 10 years, my dad has had upper dentures, which had worn down from wear and tear. Over the years I fought him tooth (no pun intended) and nail to get a new upper plate. Well, I finally "won," and he did agree to get new teeth. Why am I writing about my dad's chompers? Because whenever I danced, I would see my dad with the biggest smile on his face, and it's the smile I used to see as a kid when I did a "first time" anything; it made me so happy to see his face light up.

Sure, I'll miss kissing my dad on the cheek after the show's first commercial break, so now I'll just have to call him after the first break instead, although we speak every day. In the meantime, I have the memory of my dad's smile with me â€" and his love and support, as always.

That's what's so great about DWTS, it's brought so many new dimensions into my life.

Thanks to People magazine for this behind the scenes report on Dancing with the Stars from this week ...

Icing on the Cake: They earned the season's first perfect score (a solid 30 on their samba), but Julianne Hough and Apolo Anton Ohno were baffled about how best to celebrate it. "Sushi," Hough enthused. "How about Sprinkles Cupcakes?" Ohno retorted, referring to the Beverly Hills bakery. Why not both? "Oh no, I have had one too many treats this week," he said. Guess it is hard to top perfection ...

Dad Is Looking Ripped: Miley Cyrus (a.k.a. Disney's Hannah Montana) is impressed with dad Billy Ray's new dancer physique. "He's looking buff," she said. "He came out to dance tonight and I was like 'Snaaap. Look at those arms.' And he's got a six pack now. We go swimming every day in our hot tub and he's got little abs. My brother better watch what he says now because Dad is looking ripped." Meanwhile, Ian Ziering says he's down 18 lbs. "You immerse yourself in dance and you start looking like it!"

Heather's Wipe-Out: "I'm sure the audience loved it," Heather Mills said after falling on her tush during her samba with Jonathan Roberts. "I'm glad to finally get it over with â€" there you go, there's the bet!" Laughing off the mistake, Mills, who had viewers wondering if her artificial leg could hold up through all the strenuous dance moves, added: "I'm used to it."

Talk with the Hands! After the judges harshly criticized Ziering and Cheryl Burke on-air (though they did receive a solid 24/30 score), host Tom Bergeron asked the panel if their performance really warranted such strong words. Absolutely, nodded Len Goodman and Carrie Ann Inaba â€" both of whom then spread their arms wide to show the kind of oomph and open-gesturing Ziering could use.

He's a Leg Man: John Ratzenberger bared his muscular legs during his video package with partner Edyta Sliwinska. So what's his secret to great gams? "He rides his bicycle to the dance studio," Sliwinska says. "He's very strong." Ratzenberger proudly smiled and declared, "They're like oak trees."

T.M.I. Alert (Thanks, Jonathan): "Women are much tougher than men," professional Roberts admitted to People, and he's got the ingrown hairs to prove it after having his chest waxed on the show. "Wow. Don't need to do that again." Joey Fatone says he'd never follow in Roberts's footsteps. "I manscape. No waxing for me, no shaving. Trim, baby, trim," Fatone says.

Rumba'd the Wrong Way? As Laila Ali's rehearsal video rolled, her fiancé, former NFL football player Curtis Conway, looked a little perturbed that her rumba with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy was a little too sensual â€" but it was all an act! "He did a good job," Ali says. "He makes those faces really well." Afterward Conway startled Chmerkovskiy from behind during his post-performance interview, prompting Bergeron to joke, "Maks needs to change his pants."

After saying goodbye to Leeza Gibbons last week, it's on to the latest round of moving and shaking ...

Ian Ziering and Cheryl Burke (Samba) - Ian is definitely capable of more attitude and athleticism, and the judges are on to him. His arm muscles were the most impressive of the night, but his Samba was mediocre when compared with Apolo's. Ian admitted that he had trouble getting into the character of the dance. If he's going to make it to the finals, he will have to overcome that challenge. Score: 24 (all 8s)

Clyde Drexler and Elena Grinenko (Rumba) - Early on in the competition, the judges encouraged Clyde to take advantage of his long legs and open up on the dance floor. But he is still not heeding this advice. We keep waiting for him to surprise the audience with a little more movement, but no such luck. Clyde and Elena's Rumba was very subdued. The judges showed the couple no mercy, calling Clyde the worst dancer in the competition. Score: 13 (4, 5, 4) Deserved, but ouch.

Heather Mills and Jonathan Roberts (Samba) - We never noticed that Jonathan was the only male professional with hair on his chest, but Heather did. She insisted that her partner get the "Steve Carell" treatment (that's chest-waxing, for those of you who didn't see The 40-Year-Old Virgin). The pair performed a lively, entertaining Samba. Heather is a great performer, but she was not at her technical best tonight. Their performance took an unlucky turn when Heather's foot slipped on Jonathan's baby-smooth chest, sending her to the floor butt-first. The judges gave her a break, since the rest of the dance was more than competent. We're guessing that the fall will motivate Heather to really bring it next week. Score: 21 (7, 7, 7)

Joey Fatone and Kym Johnson (Rumba) - Joey wanted to shed his goofy side and get into the sexy character of the Rumba. He was flexible and focused, and he even grabbed Kym's butt a few times for good measure. We loved the couple's costumes, particularly Kym's beautiful dress. The judges gave Joey some grief for being too feminine, and Carrie Ann thought that Joey "over-performed" the dance. Bruno was the sole voice of dissent, calling the performance "strong and soft." Score: 25 (8, 8, 9)

John Ratzenberger and Edyta Sliwinska (Samba) - John seemed to take last week's brutal comments to heart, comparing the remarks to a "playground taunting." He stopped himself from pouting, though, which is admirable.He's a charming, lovable guy, and his personality could save him this week. John might end up in the bottom two, but he will probably escape elimination. Score: 18 (6, 6, 6)

Laila Ali and Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Rumba) - Laila's fiancé made a hilarious appearance during practice, and kept a close eye on the placement of Maksim's hands. Fortunately for all of us, his influence didn't carry over into the couple's performance. Laila's Rumba was hot and flirtatious, and she looked as flawless as ever. As long as the pair can follow the rules and maintain their sex appeal, they have a real shot at winning. Len thought it was Laila's best performance ever, and Bruno thought she was "smoldering." Score: 28 (9, 10, 9)

Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough (Samba) - Apolo Anton Ohno confessed that he desperately wanted a 10, and he got three of them. The first perfect score of the season was well-deserved. Apolo and Julianne did their best to go from cute to sexy, and they pulled it off. These two can really get into the spirit of every dance that they perform. Len said that all of the elements of their performance came together, and Carrie Ann called the Samba "perfection." They have to get the encore tomorrow, and we cannot wait to see them dance again. Score: 30 (10,10,10)

Billy Ray Cyrus and Karina Smirnoff (Rumba) - Few men can pull off a pastel purple sleeveless shirt, and Billy Ray is not one of them. Billy Ray's Rumba was a step backward in terms of skill and entertainment value. Karina basically lap-danced around him. The worst part was Billy Ray's attempt at sexiness, which came off more like smarminess. The guy is starting to give us the creeps. Carrie Ann praised Billy Ray's technical skills, while Bruno compared him to a "pillar of salt." Len said that Billy Ray traded the romance of the Rumba for "hanky-panky in the back of a Chevy." Nobody was amused by Billy Ray's predictable response. Billy Ray had a lot of potential early on, but his performances have plateaued. Fan votes are the only thing keeping him alive. Score: 17 (6, 6, 5)

We really hope Sean Stewart nude isn't gonna start a trend.

Are all male reality TV star gonna bare it all in the name of publicity now? We raise the issue because reports are surfacing that Ian Ziering is being offered $100,000 to pose in Playgirl.

Apparently the editors at that publication are impressed with this Dancing with the Stars contestant ... and we're not just talking about his waltz! Rewind 15 years and ask yourself this question, readers:

Who would've thought that the first Beverly Hills, 90210 male star to pose nude would not be Dylan McKay, but Steve Sanders?

Frankly, we're shocked.