DANCING With The Stars newbie, Hilaria Baldwin, is already making diva demands behind the scenes as she is “obsessed” with winning.
One source told The U.S. Sun that Alec Baldwin‘s yoga instructor wife is already taking her role on the ABC contest show extremely seriously after the full cast was officially announced on Tuesday.
Hilaria Baldwin is said to be making ‘diva’ demands behind the scenes at Dancing With The Stars[/caption]
Just days after the cast was announced, Hilaria and her dancing pro partner, Gleb Savchenko, were seen dancing on the streets of NYC[/caption]
The insider alleged that Hilaria is “pulling out all the stops.”
“This isn’t about a trophy, it’s about finally stepping out of Alec’s shadow,” the insider claimed.
“She sees this as her time to shine, and she’s even asking Alec to try to get his celebrity friends in the audience to cheer her on,” they alleged.
Among some of the other claims of diva demands, the insider said Hilaria has requested to rehearse in a private studio with mirrored walls so she “could focus on her aura.”
She is also said to have allegedly banned fluorescent lighting from her DWTS dressing room, opting instead for ambient lighting to set the mood before showtime.
Meanwhile, in a report out earlier this week by Rob Shuter’s Naught But Nice Substack, a source claimed that the yogi was upset about being paired with a show veteran.
The influencer and Baldwin family matriarch was said to have “lost it” after being paired with pro Gleb Savchenko, and not with the show’s newest star, and Taylor Swift’s former Eras Tour dancer, Ravnik.
“Hilaria went ballistic,” one insider claimed to Shuter. “She’s furious producers gave Jan to Jen Affleck. She thinks her chances of winning are now dead before rehearsals even begin.”
Nevertheless, Alec’s wife and the mother of seven of his eight children was seen already rehearsing, on the streets of New York City, with Gleb earlier this week.
DANCING IN THE STREETS
In photos obtained by The U.S. Sun, which surfaced shortly after it was revealed that Hilaria would be a contestant on Dancing With the Stars Season 34, she and her partner showcased their moves in front of a crowd at Washington Square Park.
The pair kept it casual for what appeared to be an impromptu dance session.
The yoga instructor wore blue jean shorts, a white T-shirt, flip-flops, and had her hair styled straight.
Meanwhile, Gleb sported blue jeans, a white tank top, an unbuttoned green flannel shirt, and sneakers.
Hilaria seemed to take her new role seriously, quickly picking up the choreography as she followed her partner’s lead. The duo appeared to enjoy themselves, smiling throughout their spontaneous performance.
DANCING WITH THE STARS SEASON 34 CAST
Dancing With the Stars is back with an all new season – and new celebrity faces to compete for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. Check out the stars and professional dancers who will be gracing the dance floor with their moves for season 34.
- Jordan Chiles with partner Ezra Sosa
- Danielle Fishel with partner Pasha Pashkov
- Corey Feldman with partner Jenna Johnson
- Hilaria Baldwin with partner Gleb Savchenko
- Dylan Efron with partner Daniella Karagach
- Alix Earle with partner Val Chmerkovskiy
- Whitney Leavitt with partner Mark Ballas
- Jennifer Affleck with partner Jan Ravnik
- Elaine Hendrix with partner Alan Bersten
- Lauren Jauregui with partner Brandon Armstrong
- Robert Irwin with partner Witney Carson
- Scott Hoying with partner Rylee Arnold
- Baron Davis with partner Britt Stewart
- Andy Richter with partner Emma Slater
READY FOR HER CLOSEUP
Hilaria was announced as one of 14 celebrity contestants for the upcoming season of the long-running series during Wednesday’s broadcast of Good Morning America.
Fans had speculated about her involvement after she began sharing videos of herself dancing on the hardwood floors of her home.
While supporters encouraged her to join the show, Hilaria kept quiet about the news until the official reveal.
The TV personality is no stranger to the camera, having starred in her TLC series, The Baldwins, which premiered in February and chronicled her life with husband Alec Baldwin, 67, and their seven children.
The series came as Alec worked to repair his public image following the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western film Rust in October 2021.
Alec was charged with involuntary manslaughter after firing a prop revolver that fatally struck the 42-year-old.
Fans are anticipating Alec’s presence in the audience, cheering on his wife when Dancing With the Stars premieres on 16 September.
The show will air live at 8 p.m. EST on ABC and Disney+.
Alec’s wife stirred rumors of joining the DWTS cast after sharing snippets showing off her moves around their Hamptons home[/caption]
One insider said that Alec’s wife and mother to seven of his children is seeing this DWTS moment as her time to shine[/caption]
Hilaria was announced as part of the DWTS newest cast earlier this week[/caption]
