Pundits praise ‘Jersey Shore’ star’s ‘over-the-top personality’ and ‘cachet.’ By Jocelyn Vena Tony Dovolani and Audrina Patridge Photo: ABC This season of “Dancing With the Stars” contains a battle between two of MTV’s most recognizable faces: “Jersey Shore” star the Situation and “Hills” star Audrina Patridge . One week in, Audrina has fared better in the score department, racking up a 19 to the Situation’s 15 . But since it’s still early in the competition, it’s anybody’s game — and some pop-culture experts are placing their bets on the man who made “GTL” a household term. “Audrina was clearly the better dancer last night and got hosed with the scores. She was definitely hurt going first. It’s a tough call on the Sitch right now because he only practiced for five days, but I think he can get better,” explained Joyce Eng, staff editor at TVGuide.com. “I think his cachet can get him through a few rounds, but he needs to really pick it up to go far.” Personality is more of a factor than dancing skill, according to David Caplan, an entertainment journalist who has worked at celeb magazines like People and Star . And, he says, that might help the Situation in the end. “The Situation may have a better chance than Audrina since he is a fan favorite,” he said. “He’s much more recognizable. He’s sexy. He’s hunky. He’s on a show right now that’s hot. With Audrina, you know her time as a ‘Hills’ star is waning now.” Us Weekly reporter Brad Witter isn’t ready to give anyone the crown yet. “It’s hard to say. I think that the Situation has the bigger personality and America definitely responds to that. Look at Cloris Leachman; America kept her on because of her personality. The Situation had five days to rehearse and he compensated for it with his over-the-top personality. He’s an entertainer. “I think, obviously, Audrina, she showed that she was the better dancer,” he added. “But she falls a little flat sometimes. I think she’s taking it very seriously, but she’s kind of dull.” Eng noted that the reality-TV backgrounds of the Situation and Audrina make their roads to the top a little tough. “It’s difficult to gauge reality stars’ fanbases. For every person who’s a fan, there are probably five more people who hate them or their show. They’re not as universally beloved as athletes, actors or stars — like Jennifer [Grey] and Florence [Henderson], who are going to have fans in their corner no matter what,” she said. “The first few weeks will be telling for [the Situation and Audrina], especially if either of them land in the bottom two or three.” Are you pulling for either of the MTV celebs on “Dancing With the Stars”? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 11 Cast Revealed! Other MTV Stars Who Should Be On ‘Dancing With The Stars’
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Can Audrina Patridge Or The Situation Win ‘Dancing With The Stars’?
