George Clooney Defends Elisabetta Canalis Against Tabloid Story

George Clooney used to date Elisabetta Canalis. He is now dating Stacey Keibler.

Yep, that’s all old news. But here is something new. Apparently Clooney never speaks out about his relationships, but he’s made an exception because the latest issue of Us Weekly claims Canalis sent her famous ex a series of angry text messages about his new girl friend.

So, Clooney has done the chivalrous thing and released this statement to TMZ:

That story “was completely fabricated in order to sell magazines. I never comment on my personal life unless it affects others…and this lie affects others. Since I would be the only actual witness, I ask you to correct your story immediately, but that would assume you cared at all about telling the truth.”

Wow! You tell ’em George. Way to stand up for a lady!

Elisabetta Canalis: “Maybe Dance Isn’t My Thing”

Elisabetta Canalis became the second contestant voted off of Dancing with the Stars yesterday but she wasn’t surprised by the results. 

“Maybe dance isn’t my thing. I’m not going to lie,” the Italian actress and best known in the US as George Clooney’s ex told People mag after being eliminated Tuesday night.

“This show was challenging for me because I had to learn how to ballroom dance.”

“I’ve never done it before. I hope to have learned something.”

Val Chmerkovskiy, Elisabetta’s dance partner said, “They are a lot of challenges for everybody. There were huge challenges for her. We’re a proud nation.”

Val pointed to our unfamiliarity with Elisabetta and Val who was new to DWTS as the reason for the couple’s early departure. “We’re a welcoming nation, but [Americans] have our idols and our own fan base. This show is about people and fans. We can’t compete with that.”

“Yesterday, we did [well],” he said. “But unfortunately they gave our score to five other couples. That killed all of our chances [of staying on the show].”

Dancing With The Stars Telephone Numbers & Scores 9/26

Here are the telephone call numbers AND SCORES for Dancing with the Stars September 26, 2011:

Rob & Cheryl (POINTS 21) – Jive – 1-800-VOTE4-02 or 1-800-868-3402

Kristin & Mark (22) – Quickstep – 1-800-VOTE4-03 or 1-800-868-3403

Chynna & Tony (21)– Jive – 1-800-VOTE4-04 or 1-800-868-3404

Nancy & Tristan (21)– Quickstep – 1-800-VOTE4-05 or 1-800-868-3405

David & Kym (18) – Jive – 1-800-VOTE4-06 or 1-800-868-3406

Elisabetta & Val (21) – Quickstep – 1-800-VOTE4-07 or 1-800-868-3407

Hope & Maks (19) – Jive – 1-800-VOTE4-08 or 1-800-868-3408

Carson & Anna (18) – Quickstep – 1-800-VOTE4-09 or 1-800-868-3409

J.R. & Karina (22) – Jive – 1-800-VOTE4-10 or 1-800-868-3410

Ricki Lake & Derek Hough (23) – Jive – 1-800-VOTE4-11 or 1-800-868-3411

Chaz Bono & Lacey Schwimmer (17) – Quickstep – 1-800-VOTE4-12 or 1-800-868-3412

Here’s the leaderboard:

Ricky Lake & Derek Hough: 23
J.R. Martinez & Karina Smirnoff: 22
Kristin Cavallari & Mark Ballas: 22
Chynna Phillips & Tony Dovolani: 21
Elisabetta Canalis & Val Chmerkovskiy: 21
Nancy Grace & Tristan MacManus: 21
Rob Kardashian & Cheryl Burke: 21
Hope Solo & Maks Chmerkovskiy: 19
Carson Kressley & Anna Trebunskaya: 18
David Arquette & Kym Johnson: 18
Chaz Bono & Lacey Schwimmer: 17

Leader Board

Videos: ‘Dancing With The Stars’ 9/19 Scores, Recap & Performance Videos

 Dancing With The Stars season 13 was back in full swing for its premiere September 19, 2011.
Here is a full show recap of each performance including judges’ comments and scores:

VIDEO CLIP OF THE DAY: George Clooney Slams Reporter

VIDEO CLIP OF THE DAY.

WOW! Don’t mess with George Clooney in an interview because he will put on his boxing gloves and give you a very public whooping.

And you just may cry.

At a  press junket at the Toronto Film Festival Friday for his upcoming movie, The Ides of March, co-starring Ryan Gosling, Elisabetta Canalis‘ famous ex was asked a question by a reporter to which he took offense.

What was the question you may ask? 
“Which is harder, directing or dating in the spotlight?”

That’s not so bad a question you may say. But, Clooney went off the handle answering this seemingly harmless question by shooting back, “Well, that’s funny, I knew someone would do it. I’m a little disappointed it’s you. I mean, everyone is a little ashamed of you right now.” After Clooney asked the reporter’s name and got the info, he continued making fun of the poor guy: “The hard-hitting interview by Paul Chi.”

Watch the video clip for yourself below:

SPOILER VIDEO: Unannounced Dancing With The Stars Cast Caught Rehearsing

The full cast of Season 13 of Dancing with the Stars will be revealed during Monday night’s episode of Bachelor Pad but thanks to paparazzi staking out the DWTS rehearsal studios, we already know who some of the cast is.

Look at the video below to see who all were spotted at the studios today: George Clooney’s ex, Elisabetta Canalis, and Los Angeles Lakers’ Ron Artest who is caught covering his face but carrying a pair of Lakers’ shoes. Check out the video below:

Also rumored to be on this season’s cast are The Hills Kristin Cavallari, Ricki Lake, singer Chynna Phillips, U.S. soccer goalie Hope Solo; David Arquette; Ryan O’Neal, Rob Kardashian, All My Children star J.R. Martinez and Chaz Bono.

UPDATE: The cast has been confirmed –click here to see the full list!