First of all, I do admit it. I love to watch that show. The show, is in many ways aimed at women I think... that aside:
What exactly makes Chaz Bono a "star"? What are his accomplishments? His parents, they were, undoubtedly stars in every sense of the word. Chaz Bono...
Is it because he has head gender reassignment surgery? I am very happy for him. Happy that he feels now at home in his masculine body. Good for him. That, however, does not make him a star.
Is it that he is the offspring of Sonny and Cher Bono? Great, but again, it doesn't make him a "star"
It's certainly not his skills as a dancer, although he did try. I understand his partner is a professional ballroom dancer (I love ballroom dancing myself
) and her skills are beyond reproach.
Then the question has to be asked: Why did he stay on the show for so long? I assert that it had to do with his status in the LBGT community. That had the producers of the show been fair, he would have been the first to be booted. They didn't want the backlash for that "squeeky-hinge" group or a possible lawsuit over discrimination. I think it was disgusting that they allowed this obvious travesty to continue for so long.
Then after he was booted... one of the judges was not kind to him. They said something about his weight and made a Star Wars reference. Okay, looking at Chaz, he is totally obese. I guess personal responsibility is something foreign to him. I wish Chaz Bono well, I hope he has a good life, but I never want to see him dance again and I hope that DWTS is reformed so that REAL stars and celebrities show up. If it has to be a transgendered person, which is fine, there are so many (male and female) who are not only more graceful, talented dancers (Mr. Bono is not), and stars in their own right.
Perhaps his Cher, Chaz's mom, will now start singing: "If I could turn back time...."
