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Priscilla Presley Says DWTS Rehearsals Were Cut Short by Partner’s New Romance

Her Las Vegas remarks link her 2008 finish to limited rehearsal time.

Overview

  • At a speaking event in Las Vegas, Presley said she "could not wait to get kicked off" Dancing With the Stars because pro partner Louis van Amstel was newly dating and fixated on getting home.
  • She alleged he often left early and capped their training at about three hours a day, while other teams practiced closer to six.
  • Presley and van Amstel competed in Season 6 in 2008 and placed eighth, in a year won by Kristi Yamaguchi with pro Mark Ballas.
  • Us Weekly first reported the comments, which Page Six and EntertainmentNow echoed, and van Amstel has not publicly responded as outlets say they requested comment.
  • Previous interviews show van Amstel praising Presley and keeping in touch with her, underscoring cordial ties despite her new critique.