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Marie Osmond blames fainting spell on L.A. fires

Oct 24, 2007, 01:08 AM | by Shirley Halperin

Categories: TV Biz

Osmond_lSo what caused Marie Osmond's fainting spell on Dancing with Stars on Monday? "No, I'm not pregnant -- eight is enough!" Osmond tells EW. "And it wasn't because of diet pills or the heat." Nope. It was because of the fires that have been raging through Malibu, making the pollution in L.A. even thicker than usual. "I really think it was the air," she says. "Still, it does make you feel stupid." Osmond, 48, had skipped the press line waiting for her at CBS Television City before the Stars taping Monday night. But she laughed off the incident when EW caught up with her after the show. "I'm sure I'll be a punchline on late night [talk shows]," she said, and wasn't bothered that Stars producers had milked her mini-collapse for all it was worth. "I was expecting it," she said. Apparently those eight kids keep things in perspective. "I'm fine, so you have to have fun with it. I threw a couple of punchlines backstage myself."


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Diane Memmott Fri, Nov 16, 2007 at 06:07 PM EST

Marie is totally honest and awesome. I know personally because I was a hairdresser for the Donny and Marie Show.She had fatigue problems back in the late 70's and always tried to "not say anything" because of "making the show go on." She is a beautiful woman inside and out. She is very sensitive to what people say about her, and continues to remain strong and positive. When I worked with her, she always had a smile and when we entered our daughter in a Marie look alike contest.. Our daughter Mindi won the contest and Marie supported her after reading in a magazine USA today, that Mindi said I can't sing like Marie, but I do look like her. Marie responded by autographing the magazine article.."Congratulations"..and I'll bet you can sing". She and our daughter have had similar situations in their lives, as far as marriages and divorces, owning businesses Mindi still looks more like Marie than Marie looks like Marie.They both live in Ut & I am very partial to Marie.You keep it up sweetie

Maria Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 10:29 PM EST

I like Marie now but I haven't always liked her. I actually looked like her when I was younger and people thought I was her at the Osmond Concerts. I met the Osmonds and got their autographs but Marie was the only one who snubbed me and walked away. I think she really is a genuine person and cares about people. I am sad to see she is getting divorced. I'm sad about her losing her father.

Jean Tue, Nov 6, 2007 at 02:24 PM EST

The average size of real women in the US is a 14. Marie Osmond has quite noticeably toned up during the run of this show - and I think she has nice legs. Not everyone is built like teeny tiny Jane Seymour, aged 56 - who also has nice, but teeny tiny legs. Mel B. is also not a skinny mini - and has performed consistently well. Sabrina Cheetah was probably the most talented dancer and I would kindly suggest she still had "baby fat". Vive la difference. Go ladies - of all ages and sizes!

BraveNCrazy1966 Mon, Oct 29, 2007 at 08:50 AM EST

Ya know, some of you are so hateful! I admire Marie for her strength. How many of YOU could put yourself out there like she is right now? Be nice!!!

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christy Fri, Oct 26, 2007 at 01:22 PM EST

this is more or less a load of crap, I think it was exhaustion not the fires!
http://www.spymac.com/details/?2290046

Why? Fri, Oct 26, 2007 at 09:28 AM EST

Why is there a need for commentary on this????

Tim Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 04:33 PM EST

I, for one, think Marie is still crazy hot! I had a crush on her when I was a kid and I still do :)

Dawn Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 04:02 PM EST

I watch the video on cnn as I work 2nds.
You did a fantastic job and I sure wish I looked like you. I have all ways loved the shows with you and your brother and really miss them. You looked great and danced very well with your partner. Keep up the good work. Pulling for you. People that don't have breathing problems don't have a clue. You are a great person.

Dawn Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 03:58 PM EST

I watch the video on cnn as I work 2nds.
You did a fantastic job and I sure wish

Larna Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 02:41 PM EST

Marie - you are fabulous with a great sense of humor. You do all women proud and shame on Samantha she showed her ignogance with her comment - We love you Marie

FRAN Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 02:14 PM EST

I think Marie is doing a fabulous job. Her personality is what we need to be judging. Can any of you do a better job? Didn't think so!

Keep reaching for the 'Stars' Marie - I believe you will catch one.

Jean Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 01:24 PM EST

I love Marie and grew up in her era listening to her song "Paper Roses". I used to drive my mom crazy singing it all the time around the house. You go momma!!!

Denise Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 12:58 PM EST

I'm sure a number of factors combined to cause Marie's faint ... all that truly matters is that she's okay. As for those commenting on her weight/size, I'm amazed that there are people who still judge the outside when it's the inside that is beautiful (or not). Marie - you are lovely - inside and out. God bless.

Dan Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 12:27 PM EST

Hey Marie, You are still gorgeous. I realize you said "eight is enough" but if you need help with number nine...dance with me!

Dan Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 12:27 PM EST

Hey Marie, You are still gorgeous. I realize you said "eight is enough" but if you need help with number nine...dance with me!

Fay Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 12:20 PM EST

I've grown up watching Marie dance and sing her whole life. She looks fabulous, dances fabulous, and is a lovely person. I feel sad for those who are so unhappy with themselves that they feel they have to criticize her.

Asthmatic Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 12:17 PM EST

I live in southern california and had trouble breathing/allergies because of all the smoke and ash in the air. I had to sit and rest a few times when running my errands so I completely understand how Marie could have fainted after that dance routine. She wasn't getting enough oxygen because her air pathways were congested.

Vickie Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 11:54 AM EST

I'm 51 and wish that my body looked half as good as Marie Osmonds. I think she looks very volumptious and so does my husband. He constantly remarks about how sad it is that America is obsessed with someone that actually is healthy looking. Do you really think that Kelly Rippa looks healthy? She is boney. You go Marie.... we're pulling for you .
Size 14 and happy.

barbara Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 11:03 AM EST

What ever happened to, If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all. Good Grief, what did she ever do to you?

sande Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 09:41 AM EST

I'm 47 and was very athletic in my younger days. I know I could not do what Marie is doing. Give her credit. Give all those dancers credit. They are are having a good time. I grew up in the Marie/Donny time. I wish you the best of luck. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

brent Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 09:40 AM EST

to all who made rude comments about marie are so wrong about her she does a great job at what she does one said she looked to be on drugs you are so full of it if you cant say something nice then dont say it

To Joy Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 09:36 AM EST

I love Marie and think she looks great, but a size *. Where in the world does she shop. I am smaller than her and can't get an 8 on my bod. And my bazonkers are only a DD not a EEE. Someone is hallucinating here.

Tom Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 09:30 AM EST

As for those rude comments - sounds like a lot of jealousy if you ask me!

Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 09:29 AM EST

As for those rude comments - sounds like a lot of jealousy if you ask me!

Irène Mongrain Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 09:26 AM EST

Leave Marie alone for God's sake. She had guts before she started dancing but now she has determination to go with the guts. I think she can win it all. Go Marie Go......

Cheri Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 08:20 AM EST

For those of you who are commenting on Marie's weight, look in the mirror yourself! Chances are you're not the stud/goddess you think you are. So Marie gained a little weight. Weight can be lost, and she looks great anyway! Look at her beautiful face. I would love to look like her.

Sgt.Perry Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 08:07 AM EST

WOW alot of jealous people like to give hateful comments. Angelface sounds like a fat chick. Go for it Marie you ROCK!!!

to HMMMMMM Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 07:14 AM EST

Actually it’s probably all the above. I heard it was hot in the studio and the air quality was bad, you couple that with bad allergies and a history of fainting and you get what happen Monday night.

Trisha Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 06:50 AM EST

How many of you negative folks can achieve what Marie has? Give it a break for goodness sakes.

Bobby Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 02:33 AM EST

That is because she was out of breath. She was probably light headed and not breathing right during the dance.

kvorca Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 01:35 AM EST

Excuses, excuses. It's terrible that Marie Osmond would use the tragedy of the Southern California fires as an excuse for her fainting spell on "Dancing With the Stars." Such an excuse diminishes her character.

As for her performance... it was absolute crap. If you watch her routine again, it actually looks like she's high on something. She jumps around the dance floor with this pot induced grin, and is rarely in sync with her partner.

Doubtful that we'll ever hear the real excuse.

angelface Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 09:57 PM EST

she fainted because her eating disorder has kicked back in and she probably didn't eat a thing that day (or all week) that her body needs...come on, right after, instead of getting medical attention (god forbid a doctor took her vitals and realized what she is up to) she chugged a red bull, laughed it off and blamed the air...oh please!!
the air in the theater was just fine...she is just trying whatever she can to make a comeback in the public eye...sorry sister, leave the dancing to folks who can dance, go write a book and raise your children.
you ain't scary spice and you ain't kelly taylor...never gonna happen.
fess up, don't lie!
i don't watch the show, but the media has made such a big deal of this story, i had to say something.
angelface - you thought it, i said it!

Kumiko Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 09:42 PM EST

Marie is a fun, kind, nice, adorable, and super cool mom of 8. So, be careful when you dance next time, Marie. You made us all so worried sick during the commercials!!! Have your partner hold onto you while listening to the judges next week, please!

I know you are not going to focus on those negative comments about the incident because you are such a positive person. I can picture you laugh about those comments and maybe even agree with them in joking ways.

Your smile makes others smile. You are a beautiful person with a big heart. I can't wait to see you dance on next Monday! Good luck!

Carolyn Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 09:28 PM EST

oh grow up you crabby people!!! , Marie is NOT a big woman!! you can't find fault with her dancing so pick on her weight, your true fans love you no matter what size you are, so keep going Marie, I for one will be cheering you on from home!!

Jeff Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 08:52 PM EST

I honestly don't get what all the speculation is about. She FAINTED. It's not like she's Lindsay Lohan or Britney Spears... if one of them fainted, we'd all know it was from "exhaustion, wink wink." But this is Marie Frickin Mormom Osmond. She got excited, got winded, and then fainted! It does happen to people who aren't on drugs!

Frank Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 04:13 PM EST

Give Marie a break. Everyone on the show is doing a great job. Extra props for Marie's sense of humor and good attitude about the whole thing.It was scary to watch live on T.V. waiting through that long commercial break, and then to see Marie be able to get right back up with "The show must go on" spirit.Love her!My votes are with Marie and Jonathan.

andy Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 04:06 PM EST

Most of us can`t do what she`s doing at her age,and with 8 kidz.I watch the show and must say it`s a grand effort.

Belinda Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 03:50 PM EST

I think she had a panic attack. Her brother, Donny suffers from those.

Margie Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 03:31 PM EST

Marie you don't need to listen to anything negative that is being said,You are very beautiful, inside and out, always have been, I've watched you grow up over the years. which means I'm older than you and I'm sure your Mom taught you to listen to youe elders. lol

Kay Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 03:10 PM EST

I think Maria is great. If she didn't jump around prior to this it may not of happened but that is why I really like her. She has a lot of energy and she has an adorable personality.

Madonna Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 01:11 PM EST

I love Marie and i too get short winded alot because of exercise and i wish Marie the best and are sadden that alot of ugly hatered people are making fun of her. For heavens sake she could of actually died...Lord help the people that have filth coming out of there mouths about her weight and her fainting...Satan(devil) has a huge fan club that are posting on here bad things about Marie

JOY Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 01:01 PM EST

Marie is a size 8 for heavens sake! That is not fat and she doesn't look like a bag of bones like angelina,nicole,and kelly ripa! Marie is just fine and an awesome person with a fab personality! Samantha harris needs to be fired telling Marie "did you think that would get you 10's w/the judges!! Fire Samantha Harris!!!!!Please she has always been a rude hag......LOve you Marie..best to you and your family

michie62 Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 12:20 PM EST

Marie has done a wonderful job and she has lost some weight and has firmed up during this contest. She is 48, a mother of 8, owns at least two businesses and has been performing with her brothers on a 50th anniversary tour. She was just across the country last Friday performing, and her dancing partner went with her. She fainted and leave it at that. She has more guts and grit and personality than most people older or younger than she is. I hope she wins the whole thing. More power to you Marie--for those of us in our 40's who aren't skinny or even beautiful on the outside--you are winning a victory for all of us by keeping on and excelling!!!

RN Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 12:03 PM EST

Yeah. JLo is pregnant. Those rude people who are saying that Marie needs to loose weight are just plain heartless. The woman could have died for crying out loud. Have a heart.

harry Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 11:53 AM EST

I hope she wins. she is doing so well. she has a good sense of humor too.

sandi Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 11:52 AM EST

Did Jennifer Lopez look pregnant to you guys?

Justi Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 11:45 AM EST

"Spoken like someone who has never suffered from severe allergies or asthma."

Well said Anonymous, and 100% correct!!!

Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 10:59 AM EST

"hmmmm Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 08:19 AM EST:First it was allergies, then it was forgetting to breath after exertion, now the fires. Pick a BS excuse and stick with it!" Spoken like someone who has never suffered from severe allergies or asthma.


Ned Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 10:16 AM EST

I don't watch the show, but I hope she's ok. As far as needing to lose weight, she's not 18 anymore, she's 48, and I think she looks hot, so what if you can't see her abs, I like the voluptuous look better anyway.

nilito Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 09:01 AM EST

I will always love Marie. You go, girl!! Your fans are with you.
:)

Debbie Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 08:47 AM EST

Jeez, give her a break - lots of nasty comments - what's up with that?? She's working hard - they all are - and doing great. They've all shown progress each week and voting someone off gets more difficult. Lighten up and be nice for Pete's sake!

Ann Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 08:42 AM EST

Poor thing! It wasn't bad enough that she fainted on live TV but now people are making fun of her weight. I admire her for getting out and doing all she does. She is a real woman with real problems. Go for it, girl!

hmmmm Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 08:19 AM EST

First it was allergies, then it was forgetting to breath after exertion, now the fires. Pick a BS excuse and stick with it!

Ow my eyes Wed, Oct 24, 2007 at 08:15 AM EST

Maybe her giant bazooms hit her in the head one too many times during the dance. Great sport Marie!


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