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Maksim Chmerkovskiy Talks Dancing With The Stars Departure & Being Single

When the “Dancing with the Stars” Season 16 contestants and pro dancers were announced this morning, there was one name that was surprisingly not on the list: Maksim Chmerkovskiy. So, the ballroom bad boy explains why he won’t be on the show this season, but is he done for good? And, what will he be doing instead of the ABC reality show? Plus, are Maks and his ex-girlfriend Peta Murgatroyd still friends after their breakup?

Gilles Marini Remains Positive After Unexpected Dancing Elimination

Gilles Marini and Peta Murgatroyd chat with Access about their unexpected elimination from “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars.” What will Gilles take away from his experience? And, what did Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who was also eliminated, say to him?

Gilles Marini Surprised To Be Safe On Dancing With The Stars: All-Stars

Gilles Marini and his “Dancing” partner, Peta Murgatroyd, tell Access how convinced they were that they would be eliminated on “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars.” Also, Peta talks about their challenging dances for next week.

Gilles Marini Strips Down On Dancing With The Stars: All-Stars

Gilles Marini and his “Dancing” partner, Peta Murgatroyd, chat with Access about their skimpy outfits for their group dance on “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars.” So, who decided they would be doing the towel scene? Plus, they react to judge Carrie Ann Inaba falling off her chair.

Gilles Marini Still In Second On Dancing With The Stars: All Stars

Gilles Marini and his “Dancing” partner, Peta Murgatroyd, chat with Access about how “fantastic” it feels to be in second place on “Dancing with the Stars: All Stars.” Also, they tell Access how worried they were because they weren’t able to dance until tonight due to Gilles’ injury.

Gilles Marini Discusses His Dancing Injury

Gilles Marini and his “Dancing” partner, Peta Mugatroyd, reacts to Jimmy Kimmel’s prediction that they will win “Dancing with the Stars: All Stars.” Also, they talk about preparing for next week’s dance while looking after Gilles injury.

Gilles Marini Wows Judges On Dancing With The Stars: All Stars Premiere

Gilles Marini and his “Dancing” partner, Peta Murgatroyd, talk with Access about being one of the pairs on top of the leaderboard following the premiere of the ABC show. Also, the duo tells Access how surprised they were to hear positive remarks from judge Len Goodman.

Peta Murgatroyd & Gilles Marini Are In It To Win It On Dancing With The Stars

Peta Murgatroyd and Gilles Marini chat with AccessHollywood.com’s Laura Saltman about their first two dances, the foxtrot and the jive, on “Dancing with the Stars: All Stars.” So, how are their routines coming along? Plus, Gilles talks about his drive to win the competition.

Gilles Marini Discusses His Injuries & Recovery

Gilles Marini talks with AccessHollywood.com’s Laura Saltman about his injured shoulder and how it might affect him on “Dancing with the Stars: All Stars.” Also, has his foot healed properly following his surgery? Plus, Gilles tells The Dish how supportive his wife has been.

Inside Gilles Marini’s Dancing With The Stars: All-Stars Rehearsal (September 14, 2012)

Gilles Marini and his pro-partner, Peta Murgatroyd, chat with AccessHollywood.com’s Laura Saltman during their “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars” rehearsal. Is Gilles as competitive as other have said? Plus, have Gilles and Peta peeked in on other contestants’ rehearsals? And, how are things different for Gilles this time around?