Louie Vito: Dancing Hobbit

Yes, I have an obsession with the trashy, “The Bachelor”-esque type of television show. (Something needs to pass the time till shred season.) It doesn’t matter if people are surviving on a deserted island, competing for "love" on a tour bus, or dancing the cha-cha with two left feet. As long as someone gets booted every week, I’m game.

Now you’re thinking, “That’s great ‘n all, but what does this have to do with snow?” Well, in case you haven’t heard, this season of Dancing with the Stars features snowboarding poster child, Louie Vito.

If he wins it all, he'll go home with the coveted golden disco ball trophy. Yeah. I know. It’s corny, but don’t lie. You totally want one.

Check him out in the show's season premiere throwing down a little Foxtrot action.



Vito’s been dancing well so far. The judges seem to like his personality and chemistry with partner, Chelsie Hightower. However, they’re not too keen on his long hair – one judge even referred to him as a dancing hobbit.

They are four weeks into the competition, but last night’s 2-step was less than stellar. Hopefully, they’ll survive tonight’s elimination, mainly because I don’t think the snowboarding community is ready to part with his spandex-y, sequin-covered, mesh-ridden outfits just yet.

Head over to abc.com and vote for Vito.

-Halley