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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Runner-Ups Seek Second Shot
K
yle Massey can currently
be seen on Dancing with
the Stars: The Live Show
in Las Vegas at the Tropicana
Hotel. The multi-talented enter-
tainer came in 2nd in the 11th sea-
son of “Dancing with the Stars” on
ABC-TV.
Kyle is also the voice of Milo in
the Disney animated series “Fish
Hooks”. But he is perhaps best
known for his starring role on
Disney’s “That’s So Raven” and
on its spinoff sitcom “Cory in the
House.”
Kyle recently starred in the Dis-
ney Channel Original Movie
“Life Is Ruff.” And he and his
brother, Chris, are also accom-
plished rappers in a group called
“The Massey Boyz.”
Here, Kyle talks about his quest
to become the 13th contestant on
the 15th season of ABC’s Danc-
ing with the Stars: All Star Edi-
tion.
KW: Hi Kyle, why do you want
to compete in the Dancing with
the Stars All-Star edition? After
all, you and your partner Lacey
Schwimmer were runner-ups in
Season 11.
KM: Lacey and I want to com-
pete in this competition more than
anything! Being runner-up was
amazing, but I think I’ve picked
up a couple skills that would help
me win.
KW: How can your fans help
you get back on?
KM: Go to ABC.COM and
VOTE KYLE! VOTE KYLE!
from the judges she made a HUGE
improvement. I think she is amaz-
ing on and off the hardwood!
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KW: If you get back on, will
you ask to be paired with Lacey
again?
KM: Without a doubt I would
want to be paired with Lacey!
She’s the reason I came in second
and I believe the two of us togeth-
er are a force.
by Kam
Williams
KW: Is there any question no
one ever asks you, that you wish
someone would?
KM: Yeah, “Where did you find
your breathtaking swagger?”
KW: What is your guiltiest
pleasure?
KM: That One Direction
song about being beautiful. Ha-ha,
it’s swag!
KW: The bookworm Troy John-
son question: What was the last
book you read?
KM: Does Twitter count?
[LOL] I think it was “The Out-
siders” forever ago.
KW: What is your favorite dish
to cook?
KM: Spaghetti!
Kyle Massey
KW: How do you explain how
well Bristol Palin did when you
were on the show in spite of low
scores from the judges? A lot of
people were flabbergasted that she
came in third.
KM: Bristol came a long
way. Even with the low scores
KW: The Sanaa Lathan ques-
tion: What excites you?
KM: Parties.
Kyle Massey with his dancing partner Lacey Schwimmer
trophy.
KW: When you look in the mir-
ror, what do you see?
KM: I see someone who wants
to go home with that mirror ball
Kyle recently starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie
‘Life Is Ruff.’ And he and his brother, Chris, are also
accomplished rappers in a group called ‘The Massey Boyz’
KW: If you could have one wish
instantly granted, what would that
be for?
KM: To have the power
of Super Man!
KW: The Ling-Ju Yen question:
What is your earliest childhood
memory?
KM: Sleeping under the Christ-
mas tree waiting for Santa.
your footsteps?
KM: Just stay focused and
always believe in yourself. Keep
moving toward your goal no mat-
ter what.
KW: Thanks again for the time,
Kyle, and best of luck getting back
on Dancing with the Stars.
KM: Thank you so much for the
support, Kam. And remember:
VOTE KYLE!
KW: What advice do you have
for anyone who wants to follow in
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