Last year, James Denton, known for his iconic role in Desperate Housewivesmarked season 13 of Dancing with the stars…but not as he had hoped. From the start of rehearsals, the actor was victim of a serious injury during a warm-up with her partner Candice Pascal. The diagnosis? A hamstring tear – injury which normally requires strict rest four to six weeks.
Despite the efforts made by production to speed up his recovery, his participation in the show turned out to be chaotic. Between persistent pain and limited training, he was never able perform to your full potential. And since this incident, James Denton still seems to have difficulty recovering…
After James Denton, Eva Longoria at the casting of DALS?
Last year, James Denton's participation in Dancing with the stars has generated a lot of attention, and may well inspire other American celebrities. However, despite speculation, Eva Longoria, the unforgettable Gabrielle Solis of Desperate Housewivesdoes not seem ready to follow in his footsteps.
And last July, during an interview with Leisure TVwhile she was promoting her series The land of womenthe actress was clear: “I don't want it. I love France, but Dancing with the Stars is not in my plans.” A statement that disappoints her French fans, who have long dreamed of seeing her walk the floor of the cult show. For the moment, the casting therefore remains orphaned by the glamorous star of Fairview.
The actor looks back on his memorable experience
James Denton had a memorable adventure, but demanding on a physical level, during his participation in the French version of Dancing with the stars. On December 14, during a Christmas event, the 61-year-old American actor spoke about the four intense months of training and performances alongside his partner, Candice Pascal. “It was an incredible adventure, but my knees are destroyed! I'm still recovering from it,” he admitted.
Despite the pain, the interpreter of Mike Delfino described this experience as enriching. Also, he did not hesitate to salute the kindness of the production team. He also revealed that he refused to participate in the show several times, despite its great popularity in France thanks to Desperate Housewives. However, these are the screenwriters' strikes and actors in 2023 who ended up convincing him to take on this challenge.
James Denton opens up about his fears during the adventure
The 61-year-old actor admitted that this adventure had terrified him and pushed to step out of his comfort zone. “It scared me, and that’s when I knew I had to do it.” he declared. Unlike the American version, the French choreographies last more than two minuteswhich makes the test even more intense! Also, the actor said that his first live performance had particularly marked him: “My heart was beating so hard. I felt like a child. It was exciting, but really scary.”
He remained in competition for six weekswhich he considers a personal accomplishment. "I didn't want to be eliminated in the first or second week," he explained. And when he was finally eliminated, he joked about his relief. “The host said, 'I've never seen anyone so happy to be eliminated.' The other candidates were much better than me“he remembers. Finally, James Denton spoke with humor his difficulties speaking French. But one thing is certain: despite the challenges, this adventure will remain an unforgettable moment in the actor's career.
