Erin Andrews on Dancing with the Stars' Surprise Elimination and Reuniting with Maks

Who are we leaving out? Kyle! What'd you think of him this week?

I thought Kyle was adorable! I loved it. I'm a big Lacey fan; love her creativity with her costumes and dances. And I think he's just so sweet. They have a different vibe because he's a little younger, and I thought he was wonderful. He was one of the dances I was sitting there clapping and screaming for. I just really, really liked it.

Important question: Do you think Jennifer is still the front-runner?

I think Jennifer is the front-runner. She had her bad week. Last season Nicole had her bad week, and it was tears and "Oh my gosh!" and then she came back and killed every routine after that. You can't, with this show, always have the best week. Even with Evan, the judges once told him, "You went all wrong tonight." There's just always the week you're going to get singled out, especially if you're one of the best. Brandy's going to have that week, and I'm sure Maks has prepared her for that. There's going to be a week where she doesn't breathe right, and her scores are going to stink. Now, I know Maks will prepare her for that because he prepared me for it, but I hope she can take it because she's very, very -- I notice when she gets her scores, her eyes are closed and she's looking like she's praying -- I hope she can take it. Jennifer I felt took it in stride, and Derek probably told her, "Look, this is going to happen." You just have to know it's not going to be your night one of these times and they are just going to unleash on you.

Interesting that you say Maks helped prepare you for the judges. Was it disheartening to know that, at random, you could be gypped?

It makes you feel bad when they're sitting there picking everything apart. But the good part is when the fans are sitting there booing. It's reassurance! Then you get back to your trailer and look at your phone, and your friends are saying, "What are they, crazy? You were fine." But it's also cool when your fans see what the judges have said, because they come out in full force and vote even harder. Jennifer's fans are now going to see that she was in the bottom and that the judges' scores weren't that great, and now her fans will get back on track. When we were in the bottom two with Pam [Anderson], we felt it was kind of a message for our fans. Like, "Wake up. We need your votes. We need your calls." Maybe that's what happened with Audrina and Tony. Fans thought, "She's got this in the bag. She's good to go until the Top 4, maybe Top 3. Then we'll get back on track with calling." But it is a good wake-up call.

It's still pretty confounding that Audrina and Tony didn't even get enough votes to stay in the competition.

Yeah! When they say your votes matter, I mean, they're just as important as the judges' score. This proved that. At the same time, it's reality TV. It can't go how we all think it will play out. Then it wouldn't be a popular show. They have to add some twists and turns to it. You just kind of hope the night you're on it, it's not you. But I'm shocked. Shocked!

We breezed through our chat this week, Erin! What are you looking forward to next week?

The 200th episode is next week, and I'm going back for that. It's going to be a huge celebration, the whole family getting back together. I've already asked our casting director to seat me next to Evan and Niecy, because they're my troublemakers on the show. So I cannot wait for that. That's one thing I will say about this season's cast. This season eleven cast versus my cast? They're all really well-behaved. Especially when they're in the C. Aquarium? And when they're waiting for their scores or waiting to go on? Um, our cast was out of control. We were always talking, play-fighting each other, giving each wet willies, grabbing each others' buns. And this cast is so well-behaved. My sister even said, "You guys acted like fools." I think the biggest reason why we misbehaved and acted like 10-year-olds was because of Niecy, Evan, and I. We stirred up so much trouble off the set. Just watching this cast, maybe that's something America doesn't notice. Niecy, Evan, and I made everyone act like children. So much fun.

You'll get to meet so many great DWTS veterans. Who are you looking forward to meeting most?

I'm excited to spend a little time with Mel B. Maks loved her so much. I love her show now, and I think she's such a great personality. The stories he tells about Mel and her husband are hysterical, so I'm hoping to spend a bit of time with her. I saw her at the finale last year and she came and gave me a giant hug. But I've never gotten to break bread with her and talk, so I'm looking forward to that.

We'll look for you on TV! And scream and clap.

It'll be fun! It's traumatic right now! It's crazy right now. But it'll be great to see how it plays out for the rest of the show.

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Comments

  • bethstern says:

    She looks hot in this photo, but in general I think she's starting to look tired.

  • ten says:

    I totally agree about this season cast being so well behaved. That's I'm not really enjoying the show! Last season was great in terms of dancing and personalities shining such as yours and Niecy.

  • Flor says:

    Wow, she really hates Brandy. Sorry Erin, Brandy is better than you and she and Maks have a great partnership. Get over it.

  • Nina says:

    I think Erin's and Maks partnership last season was one of THE best of the 11 season of DWTS! I miss their chemistry and their banter and everything about them. Brandy is doing fine with Maks, but she doesn't have that thing Erin had. And of course Erin doesn't hate Brandy.

  • Southern Maryland says:

    I think Erin is going to prevent Brandy and Maksim from winning the title. Everyone keeps talking about how great EA and Maks looked as a couple. That's not good!

  • SMH says:

    It's official, Erin is a hater. Maks' really should put her in her place because it seems like she's impinging on Brandy and Maks' partnership. I think she's fearing that Maks like's Brandy more than her and personally I think he does. Erin, just support your former partner and take a backseat, your season is gone and never coming back.

  • Erin was so happy to see you at DWTS It was the highlite of the nite I want to thank you so much for giving us our "HAPPY MAKS" back he has done a 180 since being with you I just hope he keeps it up and he and Brandy can win that MBT, they deserve it!!
    I still don't like the themed nites and the dancing is being forgotten and voters vote for couple who puts on the best show,of course we all know who stole the show last nite in the tight leather pants they were great!!
    I think season 10 was a much better season there was more dancing and the cast was much closer and friendlier. I really liked you and Maks the best and I would love to see you two dance on the show again.I really like the pictures of you and Maks together it made my heart skip a beat there is nothing but love on those faces .
    I thought it was very wrong for Tony and Audrina to get sent home last nite Maks was right "America got it wrong "
    Look forward to reading your comments next week , everyone loves hearing from you.
    No Erin does not hate Brandy!!

  • Jennie says:

    Erin sounds jealous of Maks and Brandy's friendship. How many times will Erin stress Brandy said about wanting to win. Erin wasn't kidding about starting trouble. Pointing out Brandy was praying and closing her eyes. Yes,I do believe Brandy can handle it. Last season on DWTS Mel B was in the audience . Now Erin would like to meet Mel B and to disclose that Maks really loved her. Erin is Messy and immature.

  • shari says:

    why is everyonge picking on erin. she wasn't dissing brandy just letting us know that maks is preparing her for worst days to come. I can't believe you people trying to twist things around.
    Plus, it is true that season 10 cast was more outgoing than season 11 cast. everyone in season 11 is more to themselves than mingling with each other witch makes them look dull and boring. maybe the guys get along better with the pros playing football, but overall season 11 cast is boring.
    to you haters. go crawl under a rock and stay there!

  • cjinsd says:

    What are you guys, like 12 years old? There is not one thing Erin said that could even remotely be twisted around to make her sound like she hates Brandy. You people are idiots. Erin is just saying what she heard/saw. She has no agenda. Get over yourselves.
    Keep up the Maks talk, Erin. I look forward to your insights. Oh, I had to watch Maks & Brandy's tango a second time to actually notice the dancing. Those leather pants were quite the distraction. Wow!

  • Heather says:

    Erin is so cool. I always feel good for her.

  • Dwts fan says:

    If Maks fans want him to win MBT then u better unite and fast. Their DI ranking has been very low last few weeks & its been accurate so far. Why do this to him when he has a great chance to win. He loves all his partners and obviously whatever you think, he and Erin are still friends. DWTS is his JOB. It is possible to like Erin and Brandy and Maks or any combo. But geez support Maks. -twitter