Jackson Family Staying in the Spotlight?
Some of the Jackson kin may be looking to cash in on the attention that Michael Jackson’s death brought back to their family.
According to MSNBC, several people close to the King of Pop are talking to producers about competing on the next season of “Dancing with the Stars.” We’re guessing that the “Stars” part of that title is a pretty loosely defined term, because the people in question include sister LaToya, brother Jermaine, and MJ’s personal trainer Lou Ferrigno.
Would all of these people be on the producers’ radar if Michael Jackson’s unfortunate death hadn’t catapulted the Jackson name back in the headlines? Maybe not. Does anybody’s 15 minutes of fame ever run out?
The ninth season of “Dancing With the Stars” could end up resembling a reunion of Michael Jackson’s family and friends.
Lou Ferrigno, Jackson’s personal trainer and the onetime star of “The Incredible Hulk,” said he’d “definitely be interested” and has been in talks to join the show.
LaToya Jackson, Michael’s sister, is also now in discussions to become a part of “Dancing.”
“She’s a big fan of the show, and being from a musical family, it would be a good fit,” her rep told Us Weekly.
And finally, brother Jermaine Jackson, never one to let an opportunity pass him by, is throwing his hat in the ring.
“He doesn’t just think he should be on the show, he thinks he could win it all. It’s not as if he doesn’t know how to work an audience,” said a source close to Jackson. “It’s also a steady job for a while. He hasn’t had any traction with the other projects and reunion shows he’d hoped for. This could be great for him.”
(From MSNBC)