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Alfonso Ribeiro on Social Media Fueling ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Success and Urging Contestants to Ignore the Trolls: ‘Why Are We So Mean to One Another?
“Dancing With the Stars” is not like any other reality show. It’s real. That’s the message winner-turned-host Alfonso Ribeiro sends when discussing the competition series. “We’re creating a safe space — a space where we’re allowing our celebrities to share their true heart,” says Ribeiro, who has been at the helm of the show since […]
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According to Variety’s source item, Alfonso Ribeiro on Social Media Fueling ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Success and Urging Contestants to Ignore the Trolls: ‘Why Are We So Mean to One Another?, “Dancing With the Stars” is not like any other reality show. It’s real. That’s the message winner-turned-host Alfonso Ribeiro sends when discussing the competition series. “We’re creating a safe space — a space where we’re allowing our celebrities to share their true heart,” says Ribeiro, who has been at the helm of the show since […]
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