“Dancing with the Stars” may shake up its judging panel; 3 pros also expected to leave
None of the judges is signed up for next season, reports the NY Post, whose source says that Carrie Ann Inaba and Len Goodman are probably out. Meanwhile, dancing pros Derek Hough, Mark Ballas and Cheryl Burke are unlikely to return.
FX orders “The Comedians” starring Billy Crystal
Crystal will play a comedy veteran who’s paired with a younger, edgier comic host of a late-night show in a project that comes from some of the brains behind “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Burn Notice.”
“The X Factor” considered reuniting the original “American Idol” panel
A producer proposed a reunion with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul. But the idea was nixed because the show was closing deals with Paulina Rubio and Kelly Rowland.
Billy Baldwin joins “Copper”
He’ll play successful businessman William “Wild Bill” Eustace in the final two episodes of next season.