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Tony Dovolani Arrives in Atlanta to Rehearse With NeNe Leakes

March 13, 2014 by tamaratattles 45 Comments

Nene DWTSNene’s Dancing With The Stars partner, Tony has come to the ATL to rehearse with her for a few days. According to Rodney Ho, who interviewed Tony today after rehearsal, Nene has some “Bravo Business” to take care of this week in Atlanta.  I am asking around to see what that might possibly be.

Tony seems to be remaining optimistic about their chances for success this season, despite his history of being paired with the non-contenders. Here is what he said about their chances of winning the mirror ball…

Dovolani said given the competition this season  (including an unprecedented five athletes), he thought going in that they might end up finishing in the middle. But after working with Leakes and seeing her outsized personality in person, he thinks she could very well make it to the finals.

Nene Do Me

“We know athletes have an advantage,” he said in an in-person interview at Academy Ballroom. “But I feel like personality takes you a long way. As long as we can show NeNe’s personality in a positive way, we can have her connect with the audience at home.”

Nene on the other hand seems to have toned down her negativity toward all of the athletes and acknowledged they would be tough competition… Also, I love her new wig!

Leakes was just leaving the dance studio when I stepped in. She looks like she was in good shape and ready to boogie. I didn’t interview her officially but she said she thought it was going to be tough with all the athletes in play. She is looking forward to spending time with fellow contestant Billy Dee Williams, still sexy after all these years. (He’s the token elder statesman on the show at age 76.)

It seems that Tony knew exactly what he was getting into when he was paired with Nene. He had this to say about her  RHOA personalities.

He watches “Real Housewives” because of his wife and is familiar with Leakes’ antics on that show. “I’m her dance teacher,” he said. “There can’t be too much drama. There will be moments when we’ll be tested. As long as I remain a professional and make sure I’m the teacher, she’s the student, we’re partners, we’ll be good.” (He later said that he hopes her alter ego, she references as Nay-Nay, doesn’t come out, he’s good.) In general, “I don’t do well with drama,”

You can read the entire story HERE.

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  1. Barbara R. says

    March 13, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    Good Luck Tony. You’re going to need it.

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  2. tootsie says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    I think the new wig is a good look as well. Tony states “I don’t do well with drama.” Oh dear, I thought drama was NeNe’s middle name. 🙂

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  3. sequoia says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    Isn’t it amazing what they can do with airbrush these days.

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  4. Angel says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    I wish Tony wouldn’t so often get stuck with the duds. He has given this show so much and they seem to purposely pair him with most unlikely to succeed. Why not a female athlete or young, fit person? Melissa was that unexpected substitute that surprised them all.

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    • tootsie says

      March 13, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      I thought partner pairings were random, sort of like drawing names out of a hat?

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      • tamaratattles says

        March 13, 2014 at 8:31 pm

        Not at all.

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    • spk says

      March 13, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      Completely agree – he always gets the short end of the stick. Poor Tony he deserves a solid partner!

      They’re probably filming local scenery of her early years vs. where she lives now. “This is where I came from, I’m amazed I’ve come so far” footage for her intro package on the show.

      “As long as we can show NeNe’s personality in a positive way …. ” bwahahahaha!!

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  5. Tameka says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    I’m sorry, I hope to not offend anyone. But Nene is on ego overload and makes me not want to watch. The latest episode her being mad at Marlo for talking to Kenya was bad especially since Marlo did nothing to her.
    I really am convinced that Nene is scarred to death that someone will steal her shine – if that’s even possible.

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  6. Pat says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Plan to change the channel or mute it when NeNe is on. Sorry Tony

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  7. thetatumtalks says

    March 13, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    Him in trouble.

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  8. Lil Tex says

    March 13, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    I noticed Kim posted about filming too.. Wonder if it’s something wth Nene.

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    • tamaratattles says

      March 13, 2014 at 11:55 pm

      SFTA reports that Kandi is filming a wedding spinoff. Could have been that. I have been told it isn’t about contracts, they are not out yet, (though she could be meeting with her lawyer with a list of demands I guess) and it is not the reunion, that isn’t until the 27th…

      Kim is filming her own show stuff, though I thought at was wrapped as well. Or it could be pick ups for final episodes. But to me, based on my sources, it stinks to high heaven and she just wanted to make him come to her homefield….less cameras to catch the bitching….

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  9. vbewley10 says

    March 14, 2014 at 12:20 am

    Poor Tony. I’m disappointed in DWTS putting NeNe on this season. They turned down Juanbadboy, but NeNe. I love this show, but it’s a no for me. I cannot stand the sight of her doing anything. And, oh wow. There is not enough full body spanx in the nation to hold all the glory in. Now I’m going to pout in a corner. Man, I’m going through bad stuff and I needed that fun show. Oh well.

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    • tamaratattles says

      March 14, 2014 at 12:36 am

      sorry about the bad things. Watch anyway. She won’t be on long and she is likely to create a huge scene.

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      • Barbara R. says

        March 14, 2014 at 12:44 am

        One can only hope…

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      • Fahlina_G says

        March 15, 2014 at 6:03 pm

        I’m picturing the Running of the Bulls….*giggles

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  10. Tim says

    March 14, 2014 at 3:08 am

    I’m surprised nobody has mentioned her don’t blink or you’ll miss her scene on this weeks Glee. As far as I can tell, she didn’t even mention appearing in this episode.

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    • tamaratattles says

      March 14, 2014 at 10:45 am

      That was her last scene on Glee. I guess I should have taped it.

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      • Tim says

        March 14, 2014 at 5:46 pm

        You didn’t miss anything. It was so quick it was over before it started lol.

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  11. LoLo says

    March 14, 2014 at 5:57 am

    I don’t believe she had any Bravo business…she wanted him in Atlanta for her ego. Yes they will practice but she’ll probably parade him around to restaurants for coffee, lunch and dinner for everyone to see she doing BIG things..smh. She supposedly can’t stand being in Atlanta on a regular basis…she loves the Hollywood scene. I’m glad she took some $$$ from her Tom Ford budget and bought a new wig. I haven’t watched DWTS in a few seasons..however I will tune in to watch this disaster. I don’t know what its going to take for her to cut and eat a piece of humble pie…but its coming…

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    • Rachel says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      You hit the nail on the head. She will parade him around to show people (who could not care any less) that she’s doing BIG things. You have any idea of when her humble pie will be served…cold?

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  12. Angel says

    March 14, 2014 at 6:42 am

    I hope Nene does seriously try to perform the required dances well. I hope she notices how everyone, stars and pros usually act as one big mutual admiration society. They do not act competitive or combatant with the other contestants, even when in it to win it. DWTS has been a favorite show of mine from the start, although caliber of stars mostly seem to be further down than B list now days.That can make for exciting seasons too, seeing surprising, unexpected talent.

    I hope Nene interacts with some class, whether she is the best dancer or just one trying her best. I must admit, if she does pull off being a lady like good sport, I will criticize her for being phony. I guess she cannot win with me, I highly dislike Mrs. Leakes. Just do not walk away when things get tough, as you have done before. That is so wrong – just admit if you are not physically up to it, your body failed you, something. I am certain they have PR to assist with proper exit, not your usual throwing, choking, or hollering about everyone else being wrong, as you stomp off into the beyond.

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    • Sachmo says

      March 14, 2014 at 10:56 am

      Maybe she will faint. That has worked in the past to not get the votes

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  13. myinfo says

    March 14, 2014 at 8:18 am

    If she can dance and improves I will cheer for her.
    BUT I will not vote for her because I still want her off the show as soon as possible to deflate her ego.
    I wonder who she invites to the shows. Will Cynthia be there?

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    • Karen W says

      March 14, 2014 at 10:53 am

      Seems like Mrs. Leake is putting in overtime by his comments in the article. Good luck NeNe.

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  14. TheHousewives says

    March 14, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Kim and Sheree on WWHL?

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    • tamaratattles says

      March 14, 2014 at 10:59 am

      This is what I am hearing. I have not been getting my bravo notifications. I may have pissed them off by complaining about having to change my pw to media village to a brand new never used password or accidently sent it to spam. I should look into that.

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  15. TheHousewives says

    March 14, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    They both announced it on Twitter, this shall be interesting 😉

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    • myinfo says

      March 14, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      I would love to see them both on the show. Sheree would join Kenya and go after Nene.
      Kim will play nice since she has toddlers and I doubt if she cares about drama time with Nene.

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      • Katrina says

        March 14, 2014 at 12:33 pm

        It would be an interesting twist if they brought Kim and Sheree back. I doubt if Kenya and Sheree would get along.

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        • tamaratattles says

          March 14, 2014 at 12:39 pm

          With the ratings the way they are on RHOA it is HIGHLY unlikely they will make ANY changes unless someone gets arrested….

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  16. TheHousewives says

    March 14, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    There’s rumors the entire cast is returning for season 7 but things can change within months and after the reunion. It would be juicy if bravo brought back Kim and Sheree as recurring next season instead of mynique and Natalie.

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    • Rachel says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      You brought up a good change. Mynique and Natalie were the most boring and thorough also rans. Chuck seemed like he wanted to be a Real Housewife…until he hid BEHIND his at the pajama party during the fiasco!

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      • myinfo says

        March 16, 2014 at 10:28 am

        Cynthia and Nene brought these girls in hoping people would like them and it backfired but made good TV.

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  17. kreality says

    March 14, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    That’s a nice photoshop of Nene

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  18. RVA says

    March 14, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    On Nene’s twitter thingy she posted that she was going to houston or something in texas on the 21st…shouldn’t she be practicing for her next week’s dance?

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    • tootsie says

      March 14, 2014 at 2:08 pm

      Dallas, TX. Men of business. WTF? Looks like a gentleman’s club or something.

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  19. sandra says

    March 14, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    I hope to never see Sheree back on RHOA, NEVER EVER!!!

    Reply
  20. 'TheJam' says

    March 14, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    I’m going to be complimentary. Nene looks absolutely fantastic in this picture. Especially when you put her side by side with the wendy williams DWTS photo. Exact same dress and partner. Nene and tony look amazing. Is it just me or did anyone else think that nene was just broke this season. Season 5 she looked fantastic, this season she seems like she tried to do her own hair, she couldnt afford a stylis ( or maybe because she is on the outs with marlo) and in one of her confessionals she rewore one of her dresses…And looked worse in it not better.

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    • Barbara R. says

      March 14, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      NeNe is wearing the same dress as Wendy. That is so strange. Why would they do that? I guess that was one of the few in the right size. They are trying to cut down their budget this year.

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  21. myinfo says

    March 15, 2014 at 10:26 am

    OMG
    DWTS FB page just put up Nene’s photo asking viewers how they think she will do. 99 percent neg. Commets. Some are LOL

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    • LoLo says

      March 15, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      Yes…saw them too! Not a good look for NeNe…she’ll go home real quick!

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    • vonnie0511 says

      March 16, 2014 at 7:50 pm

      Almost feel sorry for her the response on Facebook was soooooo bad. Can’t though cause her stank attitude makes me nauseous. She does not deserve the benefit of the doubt. Wait till those hooves swell up. No more mispronounced designer shoes her. Off she ‘ll go

      Reply
  22. Fahlina_G says

    March 15, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    And the jokes just write themselves…..

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    • KReality says

      March 16, 2014 at 5:09 pm

      I’m doubtful she will be successful, but if she keeps a more positive attitude than she did on apprentice she may achieve a new personal best. Although she lost me as a fan this year I still hope she does well and acts more classy than she did on rhoa

      Reply

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