Donald Driver on 'DWTS' Win: 'It Wasn't Just NFL Fans, It Was America'
May 23, 2012
Dancing With The Stars
After winning the coveted mirror ball trophy Tuesday night on "Dancing with the Stars," NFL star Donald Driver told "Extra's" Tony Doviolani of his excitement on being champ!
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He continued about the tears his daughter shed when his name was called. "It's special. My family has been my backbone for my whole life and career."
When asked about the massive NFL fan base playing a part in his win, Donald said, "It wasn't just the NFL fans Tony. It was America."
Dovolani then spoke to former model William Levy about his son's tears as he was named 3rd runner-up. "I saw my son getting a little sad. I told him… we're winners. In life you gotta give it all, and daddy gave it all."
Levy added graciously, "It has been one of the best 10 weeks of my life."
UK opera star Katherine Jenkins, who came in second, revealed she's headed home and will be "singing for the queen next week."
Watch the celebs from "Dancing with the Stars" talk about the upcoming 15th season, comprised of all-stars from previous years!
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Katherine was consistantly better by far. But it's America that votes, and American's in general are not professional judges. Everyone of the football players that won, were not the best dancers. That's why this is not a fair contest. It's just a popularity contest. Just like when that kardashian guy was on. kim said she had Justine Biebers phone number, and people called that number, they were voting for her bro. It's not a fair competition. And they need to take Tom Bur. off all together. He's just plain boring. Frankly, that show really could just be cancelled.
ALTHOUGH MARIE GOT 2 ROUND OF TENS, I THOUGHT THE JUDGES WERE AT TIMES UNFAIR TO MARIA. JUST LOOK AT THE SMOOTHNESS, GRACEFULLNES, AND FOOT WORK SHE AND HER PARTNER DISPLAYED ON THE DANCE FLOOR. THEY BLENDED SO WELL TO TOGEHTER THEY REMINED ME OF OF A DANCE COUPLE WHO GLIDED THROUGHOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BROADWAY PLAY "GRAND HOTEL". WHAT'S WITH BOLLYWOOD THAT WAS GREAT. THEY GET 29 AND KATHERINE GETS 30. THE DANCES WERE SIMILAR.
I agree with Ruby. William and Kathryn consistently got 10's for past 3 months....the winner got his first 2 in the semi-finals. It didn't seem like the judges entered their points.
I was so happy that he won. I am a football fan but that's not why I voted for him. I think this time the fans actually voted for who was the best dancers & they didn't make it a popularity contest.
ITS BEEN SAID ALL ALONE YOU GOT TO VOTE, DOESNT MATTER WHO DANCE THE BEST YOU HAVE GOT TO VOTE. STOP HATING! HE WON FAIR AND SQUARE JUST LIKE THE PAST WINNERS DID.
I feel Donald deserved the win. His dances were so much more detailed and charismatic. Donald gave it his all as he does on the football field and in life! Donald is an amazing person one of the most caring, genuine ,supportive people I have met and should be an inspiration to all. I had the pleasure to be at a charity bowling event in Green Bay with he and his wife both amazing, genuine true people. Donald you rocked and I'm so proud of you. Keep that smile and continue all your efforts on and off the field. GO PACK GO!!!!
William Levy deserved to win DWTS, or even Katherine Jenkins, I never thought Donald be even considerate to win., on this case even Maria Menounos was cheated to be on the finals.
Sorry to disagree with you Donald, it was your NFL fan base who got you the win (I, personally, thought you should have come in third).
It was an amazing season. The very best dancers did not win because it boils down to who has the best fan base. Football players do. Just like Emit Smith winning instead of Mario who was by far the best dancer with small base. I think the final ought to be not by voting but the judges. It is a dance contest NOT popularity. No way was Donald better. Look at the score of tens the others received. Katherine was the BEST,William next and also Maria. Many of us are upset. DANCING NOT popular vote.