This Just In: Flu Knocks Derek Hough Out of Dancing Practice, Maksim Steps In

In other DWTS news, Louis van Amstel tweeted that there might not be a performance tour this year

By Jennifer Godwin Oct 16, 2009 8:00 PMTags
Dancing with the Stars, Debi Mazar, Maksim ChmerkovskiyABC/ADAM LARKEY

Dancing With the Stars: Following Derek Hough's tweet-nouncement that he has a 104-degree fever (could it be swine flu?!), ABC confirms that Maksim Chmerkovskiy will return to partner with Joanna Krupa with her three routines for Monday's episode of Dancing With the Stars. In other DWTS news, Louis van Amstel tweeted that there might not be a tour this year.

All My Children: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, who played lovebirds Hayley Vaughan and Mateo Santos for years on All My Children, are set to return to the series for the show's 40th-anniversary special, airing Jan. 4 and 5, 2010. The appearance will be the talk-show power couple's first return engagement since they left the soap in 2002.

Celebrity Apprentice: Oy. Bret Michaels just can't not be on reality TV! Look for the Rock of Love guy to appear with Cyndi Lauper and other stars on the next installment of NBC's Celebrity Apprentice.

Friday Night Lights: DirecTV just released three intriguing new promo shots from season four of Friday Night Lights. Taylor Kitsch is included, so you better click into our spoiler stills gallery right now...

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