Couples - Shannon/Derek #29: Because ME HAS BECOME A WE

gabegirl45 · 10-02-2008, 06:48 PM

Hey guys! Welcome to the

Derek Hough/Shannon Elizabeth

Appreciation Thread!
-Derek and Shannon were on Season 6 of Dancing with the Stars-

^^^Made by, YoursToHold

Derek/Shannon Shippers:
1. PiCkLeS4dAwSoN (Anji)
2. hollytiger (Holly)
3. butterflygoodbye
4. YoursToHold (Beth)
5. penguinsrpals
6. starryxnight (Cassy)
7. provocative
8. helloromance (Emma)
9. Claire&CharlieFan4eva (Beth)
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12. yagirlbee925
13. cupcake-smile6 (Daphne)
14. pinkpolkadots06 (Ashley)
15. baileyboo
16. Kayley
17. kiddomomo
18. tutorgirl_em (Em)
19. gunsx3g0xbangx3
20. bellamy02 (Sue)
21. breakindownthesewalls
22. isis1948
23. gabegirl45
24. bballk2332
25. LosDosMos
26. wexell99 (Rose)
27. lady33145
28. jobrienx
29. nana6122
30. jdgage
31. cpathens
32. dancefan47
33. princessNYC
34. curls4derek
35. LunaLu
36. D/Sfan
37. noreaster
38. danzfan
39. roygbib
40. Liz81
41. coco72187
42. sit_spin

Honorary Derek/Shannon Shippers:
1. Derek Hough
2. Shannon Elizabeth
3. Julianne Hough
4. Mark Ballas
5. Marissa Jaret Winokur
6. Melanie Brown
7. Samantha Harris
8. Bruno Tonioli
9. Len Goodman
10. Carrie Ann Inaba
11. Tom Bergeron
12. Jimmy Kimmel

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^^^Made by, Claire&CharlieFan4eva

Reasons why we love Derek/Shannon:
Because when he first met her, his first thought was how gorgeous she was.
Because they hugged the very first time they met.
Because he's determined to have her be one of the beautiful girls who could go all the way.
Because he met her dogs right away and we all know, she loves her dogs.
Because they wasted no time high-fiving each other.
Because they get along so well.
Because she wasted no time letting him know she was a tomboy.
Because whenever she's too hard on herself, he always jokingly says he's gonna slap her.
Because she's constantly worrying about letting him down.
Because she wants to go out there doing everything he's taught her, just for him.
Because he lets her know it won't always be perfect and that's okay.
Because he tries taking all the pressure off and tells her it's just about having fun.
Because he tells her she's gonna be great.
Because they are becoming the best of friends.
Because they admire and respect each other.
Because she's been having a blast with him.
Because she feels she has the best partner she could've had with him.
Because she doesn't regret any of it.
Because they clicked right off the bat.
Because she said he has a great personality.
Because he's sarcastic just like her.
Because they genuinely get along so well.
Because he was really excited when he found out she was going to be his partner.
Because he said besides her obvious beauty, she's funny.
Because she's a dork just like him.
Because he said they're just a pair of dorks.
Because it's brilliant.
Because they've had a lot of fun.
Because he feels once she gets the hang of the dance, she'll just be a tiger.
Because they have the whole 'beauty/geek' love going on.
Because her long legs wrap around him so perfectly!
Because he lets her push and pull him around the dance floor.
Because Len Goodman thought their first dance was a great way to start the new season.
Because when she thought she could've done better on her first dance because she felt like she'd messed up a lot, he let her know just how professional she was.
Because he didn't notice any of her mistakes.
Because he thought she did great.
Because he created the 'Derek and Shannon' rap.
Because when she called him a dork, he agreed with her.
Because it never ceases to amaze him just how hard on herself she is.
Because when she let Len know she'd keep the skirt's short and straigthen her legs, Derek gave the cutest face plus a thumbs up.
Because he lets her know she never let him down.
Because he helped her with her cardio.
Because they're always smiling when they're together.
Because Carrie Ann lInaba oves to watch them, 'cause they're never boring.
Because he teaches her the best choreography, even the judges admit it.
Because she likes to cling onto him.
Because Len thought their Quickstep was the best dance of the night so far.
Because she felt amazing after their Quickstep.
Because they work really hard together.
Because she said he was a great teacher and choreographer.
Because they just go out there and have fun together.
Because Samantha Harris said it looked like they were in fact having fun out there and that it was infectious in the back as well.
Because he's always trying to convince her, she's amazing just as she is.
Because he said she proved she was a ballroom dancer, all the way.
Because he calls her 'baby.'
Because they goof around together.
Because she went 'ohhh' when he fell out of his chair, out of concern for him.
Because the second time he sang the 'Derek and Shannon' rap she joined in.
Because when he asked for a beat she gave him one.
Because he's so phat.
Because she laughs with him, not at him.
Because she likes his geeky charm.
Because she wanted to stay and have fun.
Because her dog Minnie is their mascot.
Because she thinks this guy Derek Hough can be really cool.
Because during the first elimination round they were the first ones called finding out they were safe to go onto the next round.
Because when she equated the Jive with kickboxing, he made it easier for her to learn, but having her practice with a punching-pag.
Because she knocked him around the ring a little bit and liked it.
Because when she needed to sit down to catch her breath after their Jive, he sat right down on the floor with her.
Because they layed back on the floor together.
Because even though their Jive was the hardest dance he'd taught her at that point and she was terrified, she just went out there and had fun.
Because he likes being beaten around a little bit by her.
Because he said being kicked in the face by her was okay.
Because they're having a blast!
Because she doesn't want to leave his little face.
Because hopefully as she gets better, it'll feel easier and sink in, he agreed hopefully.
Because the nerves might go away a little bit, he agreed possibly.
Because she let him know she totally threw up in her mouth a little and he let her know that was gross, really gross. (lol)
Because he believes she deserves to have her confidence boosted.
Because he's excited to stay in the competition with her.
Because he said she's gonna get better and better each week.
Because he said the confidence that came with their Jive better have boosted her confidence.
Because they joked around about her being the one to injury his neck due to her kickboxing.
Because she tried to go to the hospital with him after he got injured, even though they didn't let her.
Because he asked her to just make sure his fly was up as he was being rolled away on the gurney. (lol)
Because when he got injured and was being carried away on the gurney, she was right by his side.
Because when he reached out for her hand, she held it.
Because she kissed him sweetly on the cheek.
Because as he was being lifted into the ambulance, she watched with tears in her eyes.
Because it was really scary for her to see him hurt.
Because they're partners.
Because they've become really close.
Because she was really concerned that he might not be okay.
Because when she walked into the studio and saw him after his injury, the first thing she asked him was if he was okay and how he was doing.
Because he thought it was frustrating how he'd choreographed their dance, but had to sit out due to recovery.
Because it was hard to keep him in his chair and not dance with her.
Because when they started rehearsing and he seemed hurt, she immediately asked him how he was.
Because it was hard for her to concetrate on the dance because she didn't think he was following doctor's orders.
Because she was more concerned about him being okay, than their Waltz.
Because she thought he should sit down for a bit and when he protested, she made sure he did anyways.
Because she looked out for him.
Because even though he was still in pain, he was concerned about letting her down.
Because she didn't want him to hurt himself all over again.
Because their Waltz was the most romantic dance ever!
Because he's her gentleman and she's his goddess.
Because they have such chemistry and passion in their dances.
Because Bruno Tonioli told her how she became more than just the 'hot babe' during her Waltz, but was elegant.
Because Bruno said their Waltz was like two young lovers meeting each other on the scented meadow.
Because Bruno said their Walz was like spring.
Because Carrie Ann noticed something was definitely happening between them.
Because after she got her compliment from Carrie Ann, he whispered 'good job, baby' in her ear.
Because Len (keeping things short and sweet), said their Waltz was the best dance he'd seen that night.
Because even after all the amazing comments by the judges, she still wished she could have done her Waltz again having jokingly threating to slap her again.
Because he thinks she's amazing.
Because he couldn't be any happier.
Because he was really, really happy the night of their Waltz.
Because when asked about what it was like working with a different partner, she said he was amazing, but when Derek playfully looked offended, she pulled him in for a hug and let us know she would never get rid of her boy.
Because the night of their Waltz they finally got their first score of 10 (and two 9s).
Because they scored the first 10 from Len of the season.
Because they are so cute doing their rap.
Because she massaged his neck for him.
Because she worked as his massage therapist-dance partner during his recovery.
Because she tries to take care of him how ever she can.
Because she makes him eat and massages him.
Because it's okay for her to eat anything she wants 'cause he'll just dance it off with her.
Because Melanie Brown suggested that Shannon could give him a hot, sexy massage.
Because he wouldn't disagree with that hot, sexy massage.
Because Samantha told them just how obvious their chemistry was.
Because backstage everyone was chanting 'Kiss! Kiss! Kiss' and 'Kiss her! Kiss her! Kiss her!'
Because his sister Julianne Hough was the one to start the 'Kiss her! Kiss her! Kiss her!' chant.
Because Julianne sees something between them.
Because their chemistry was definitely undeniable during their Waltz.
Because he said it wasn't hard to get into the romance opposite a beautiful face like hers.
Because she said had they gotten the encore dance, they would have kissed.
Because everyone wanted them to kiss!
Because Samantha noticed even though they hadn't danced, he was covered in Shannon's glitter.
Because Tom Bergeron said that was a good observation.
Because when they were saved from elimination after their Waltz he went 'yeah, baby.'
Because they're constantly hugging each other.
Because they're constantly touching each other in the cutest ways.
Because when Mel B. asked them if they wanted to kiss each other, Shannon said no because he had cooties.
Because he laughed at the 'cooties' comment.
Because Mel B. said that was such a school girl answer.
Because Mel B. said Shannon was saying 'nooooo', but yes really.
Because when he said they had to keep things legit and professional, Mel B. didn't believe them.
Because Mel B. sees something between them.
Because when she asked him what the Samba was like and he described it, her interpretation of it being a 'party in your pants' made him laugh.
Because Mark Ballas said Derek's neck injury was cured by the touch of Shannon.
Because his best friend Mark sees something between them.
Because they spent three minutes interviewing each other.
Because they're constantly flirting with each other.
Because when he found out she was his partner he skipped down the road with rainbows and butterflies.
Because she knows how he is.
Because she didn't think she'd have to get a new partner after he got hurt 'cause she knew he'd do anything to get back out there with her.
Because she was telling the truth when she said she'd rather him recover than push himself just because she thought that's what he wanted.
Because she'd rather him heal properly and her dance with someone she just couldn't win the same with.
Because when he asked her what her good-luck charm was, she responded by telling him it was him.
Because he gave her a sweet look and hugged her after that.
Because he let her know she gave good answers.
Because when he shakes his hips she thinks he looks great.
Because he wants her to be good, that's why he pushes her.
Because he notices her progression each week.
Because he believes she does have what it takes to make it to the end.
Because he calls her 'my girl.'
Because he said she looked brilliant rehearsing her Samba.
Because she feels they have a much tighter friendship since they've been working together for awhile.
Because she treated him to more massages, both neck and back.
Because he's seen just how caring she can be.
Because he's seeing just how close they've become.
Because she knows them having chemistry and getting along so well adds to them giving a better performance.
Because he calls her 'honey.'
Because when she dances with him and looks into his eyes, she's very comfortable with it.
Because she knows he's her friend and they have each other's back.
Because he said 'good job' and she said 'good boy.'
Because they just can't keep their hands off each other.
Because their attraction and flirtation is beyond obvious.
Because she rode his leg. (lol)
Because while sitting on his leg in rehearsal she hugged him.
Because when they ended their Samba with her sitting on his leg, he hugged her and she cupped the back of his head while their foreheads touched.
Because she joked around with him not being able to take care of himself.
Because she's there to take care of him.
Because she just can't seem to stop touching him.
Because he's always looking adoringly at her.
Because they're just so into each other.
Because he hangs out in her trailer with her.
Because he always plays his guitar for her just to calm her nerves.
Because he sings to her; original lyrics as well.
Because he helps take her mind of the fact she'll be dancing live in front of millions of people.
Because they were caught kissing on the beach after the DWTS cameras had left.
Because they put a new dance up just for us fans.
Because they are attached at the hip.
Because when asked about their relationship, he couldn't keep a straight face.
Because wherever they go, they travel back and forth to each other.
Because their relationship is more important than a reality show.
Because they seem perfect for each other.
Because they were friends first.
Because he surprised her in LV.
Beucase she says they would have done "the kiss" if they had done the encore like they had already did it.
Because she didn't want to miss out on anything in life, (which she now knows is a lot bigger than an opportunity to dance aka Derek).
Because she said she's the real winner here.
Because they were on Jimmy Kimmel together and he thought they looked adoreable

^^^Made by, hollytiger

Derek/Shannon Soundtrack:
Shut Up and Drive-Rihanna
Swing with Me-Jessica Simpson
Goody Two Shoes-Adam Ant
Keep Holding On-Avril Lavigne
Pon De Replay-Rihanna
True Colors-Phil Collins
Cotton Eye Joe-Rednex
Ain't Nothing Wrong with That-Robert Randolph & The Family Band
You're Beautiful-James Blunt
Umbrella-Rihanna
At the Beginning-Richard Marx and Donna Lewis
The Way You Look Tonight-Frank Sinatra
Can You Feel the Love Tonight?-Elton John
You and Me-Lifehouse
Collide-Howie Day
Close to You-The Carpenters
Breathless-The Coors
Accidentally In Love-Counting Crows
Hero-Enrique Iglesias
I'll Stand By You-The Pretenders
Millions-Almost Amy
Feels Like Home-Chantal Kreviazuk
One Heart-Celine Dion
When You Look Me in the Eyes-Jonas Brothers
Every Time We Touch-Cascada
Love Like This-Natasha Bedingfield
Soulmate-Natasha Bedingfield
Protecting Me-Aly & AJ

^^^Made by, Claire&CharlieFan4eva

Derek/Shannon Dances:
Week 1: Cha, Cha, Cha
Week 2: Quickstep
Week 3: Jive
Week 4: Viennese Waltz
Week 5: Samba
Week 6: Rumba
Week 7: Tango
Week 7: Mambo
Week 10: Quickstep
Foxtrot Spoof

Derek/Shannon Confessionals:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 2 #2
Week 3
Week 3 #2
Week 4
Week 4 #2
Week 4 #3
Week 5
Week 5 #2
Week 5 #3
Week 6
Week 6 #2
Week 6 #3
Week 7
Week 7 #2
Week 7 #3

Derek/Shannon Result Show Segments:
Week 1-2
Week 1-2 #2
Week 1-2 #3
Week 3
Week 3 #2
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 10

Derek/Shannon Miscellaneous Segments:
Week 1: General Introduction
Week 1: Introducing the Women
Week 2: Introduction
Week 2: Elimination Montage
Week 3: Introduction
Week 3: April Fool's Montage
Week 3: Matchup Montage
Week 4: Introduction
Week 4: Professional's Montage
Week 5: Introduction
Week 5: Show Day Montage
Week 6: Introduction
Week 6: Group Dance Rehearsals
Week 6: Group Dance
Week 6: Judges Montage
Week 7: Introduction
Week 7: Recap
Week 7: Dance Center Montage
Week 7: Schedule Countdown Montage
Week 8: Professional Dance

gabegirl45 · 10-02-2008, 07:01 PM

taking this from the other thread:

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Originally Posted by curls4derek (View Post)

Sorry roy!! I'm not the most computer savvy!!

Thanks for clearing that up Gabegirl and CONGRATS on 900 posts!!!

thanks & you're welcome curls

no problem nana, just making sure things run smoothly

nana6122 · 10-02-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gabegirl45 (View Post)

taking this from the other thread:

thanks & you're welcome curls

no problem nana, just making sure things run smoothly

GABEGIRL...you are doing a great job...

gabegirl45 · 10-02-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nana6122 (View Post)

GABEGIRL...you are doing a great job...

thanks nana

EDIT: i'm off for the night

, will not be on tomorrow because my friends are coming over for my birthday party

lady33145 · 10-02-2008, 07:15 PM

Since we have a new thread, this is a friendly reminder so we can avoid the big bold red letters of the moderators to keep the posts on topic.

Let us not wander away from our favorite couple.

bballk2332 · 10-02-2008, 07:47 PM

thanks for starting the thread gabegirl and congrats on 900 posts

bballk2332 · 10-02-2008, 07:50 PM

Goodnight gabegirl, have fun at your b-day party tomorrow. Lady I love your avatar! Has anyone else noticed that Derek has been dressing better since Shannon got back from Africa?

lady33145 · 10-02-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bballk2332 (View Post)

Has anyone else noticed that Derek has been dressing better since Shannon got back from Africa?

I have! No more handwritten t-shirts.

And that pic that CP found where he is walking with the sunglasses and the hair styled that way, in just jeans and a t-shirt.

Dancefan47 · 10-02-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bballk2332 (View Post)

Goodnight gabegirl, have fun at your b-day party tomorrow. Lady I love your avatar! Has anyone else noticed that Derek has been dressing better since Shannon got back from Africa?

ITA--He seems to have given up the magic marker t-shirts--LOL! I really enjoy that they usually just dress like regular people, not celebrities. But Derek's clothing choices do seem to be better when Shannon around. He either cares more about how he looks or Shannon makes some suggestions.

bballk2332 · 10-02-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dancefan47 (View Post)

ITA--He seems to have given up the magic marker t-shirts--LOL! I really enjoy that they usually just dress like regular people, not celebrities. But Derek's clothing choices do seem to be better when Shannon around. He either cares more about how he looks or Shannon makes some suggestions.

probably a combo of both, I love how they dress like regular people too. They often rewear clothes which is rare

bballk2332 · 10-02-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lady33145 (View Post)

I have! No more handwritten t-shirts.

And that pic that CP found where he is walking with the sunglasses and the hair styled that way, in just jeans and a t-shirt.

totally drooling with you

LunaLu · 10-03-2008, 03:31 AM

Thanks for whoever posted that site with all the backstage pictures!!!! Did you guys look at all of them???? There is one where Derek is shirtless, yumm, and his pants are unbuttoned, lol!

nana6122 · 10-03-2008, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LunaLu (View Post)

Thanks for whoever posted that site with all the backstage pictures!!!! Did you guys look at all of them???? There is one where Derek is shirtless, yumm, and his pants are unbuttoned, lol!

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE...ITA LUNA...shirtless DEREK is just plain yummy!!! I heard on THE INSIDER that KIM K. will be back for the DWTS TOUR !! The good news is ...if there is a tour,it would be great to see DEREK and SHANNON dance together again!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY..

Dancefan47 · 10-03-2008, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nana6122 (View Post)

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE...ITA LUNA...shirtless DEREK is just plain yummy!!! I heard on THE INSIDER that KIM K. will be back for the DWTS TOUR !! The good news is ...if there is a tour,it would be great to see DEREK and SHANNON dance together again!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY..

That's surprising about Kim K. on the tour. I thought you had to be a really good dancer to do that! ITA--it would be great to see S/D dance together on the tour--or anywhere else for that matter! Does anyone know if Derek & Mark are under contract for the tour as well as the show? If they aren't, I wouldn't be surprised to see them pass & work with their band instead. . . Sending good vibes out to AA for tonight's concert!

cpathens · 10-03-2008, 04:50 AM

From TWOP: Interesting article from on the DWTS pro dancers and advantages the celebrities might have. From The Sioux City Journal

The Derek part:

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Look at the list of the professionals' credits and you'll see plenty of world and national titles. You'll also see careers that started when they were 2 or 3.

Julianne and Derek Hough, for example, went to London to study at a performing arts school. They weren't even teenagers.

Says Derek: "My daily schedule there was: Wake up, get on a train, go to school from 9 to 4, get a train back home, eat, got to Latin practice until midnight, then start the whole thing over and get ready for a competition on Sunday."

The Utah-based Houghs lived with Ballas' family while they were in London. Derek didn't consider it a profession (he preferred sports over dancing) until "Dancing with the Stars" came calling. "Mark and I had no real intention of dancing because we were musicians. We wanted to get a record deal. The opportunity to dance just presented itself."

Ironically, all three now have record contracts. Julianne Hough is a country singer. Derek Hough and Mark Ballas are in a band called Almost Amy.

Record company officials say they weren't influenced by the "Stars" connection but, says Derek, the exposure doesn't hurt. "This is an entertainment show. If somebody doesn't like your celebrity, there's nothing you can do. Most important? That we have a good time. Now, if this were real competition, I'd be upset if I didn't win. But 'Dancing with the Stars' is based on likability."

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Originally posted byDancefan47
Does anyone know if Derek & Mark are under contract for the tour as well as the show? If they aren't, I wouldn't be surprised to see them pass & work with their band instead. . . Sending good vibes out to AA for tonight's concert!

It wouldn't surprise me if Mark and Derek do the tour and do some AA gigs on the side, like last winter. If the rumor (that came out of the MN show) about their album coming out in March is correct, album promotion would kick in at release time. It just makes sense for them to go for the tour money. ......... And sending more good vibes for AA for tonight.

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