Kate Gosselin fires back at Tony Dovolani and Anderson Cooper over "Dancing with the Stars" slam

Kate Gosselin, left, and partner Tony Dovolani perform on "Dancing with the Stars," on March 29, 2010, in Los Angeles.

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(CBS News) Kate Gosselin isn't pleased with comments her former "Dancing with the Stars" partner made about their turn on the show.

During a recent appearance on "Anderson," dancer Tony Dovolani joked to Anderson Cooper that "a lot of therapy was involved" after he was paired with the reality TV star.

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Cooper also told Dovolani, "I always felt bad for you because you got stuck with Kate Gosselin. I remember watching her dance. I'm still traumatized by that experience."

In a blog post on CouponCabin.com, Gosselin said she was "surprised" by Dovolani's remarks.

"First, I think it is a shame that Tony has been left only with a negative impression of our time together, especially after we spent SO many hours, days, nights and weeks working hard together doing our best in the competition," she wrote. "Let's face it - he didn't have a lot to work with as far as my dancing abilities were concerned. I've admitted and laughed about this many times over the last two years! Where I've been given credit for trying, the world saw my efforts and the majority agree that he had a tough job making a dancer out of a girl who had never taken one single dance step in her life."

"Second, despite the many obstacles I faced at that time, I was left with a very positive impression of the entire experience!" she continued. "I made many lifelong friends, have tons of great memories, and learned a lot about myself, so I don't regret a single moment! I wish nothing but the best in future seasons for Tony and his prospective dance partners."

Gosselin finished the post by challenging Cooper to try his hand at the show.

"To Anderson Cooper I'd like to say this: I'd love the opportunity to be a front row spectator for your first dance as a competitor on the next season of 'Dancing with the Stars,'" she said. "C'mon, you know you're hoping for a spot! I can only imagine how your view of the subject may change 180 degrees, not 360 degrees, if you are given the opportunity to cha cha cha!"

Watch Cooper and Dovolani's chat on "Anderson" below:

[oldladyzadie]

I feel sorry for Kate Gosslin because of her being overwhelmed with children and a failed marriage. I watched her on the show, she clearly thought herself above everyone but, clearly could not dance. She did nothing but complain as in the video they show of pratice times. It showed clearly when talking to others and also watching her show Kate plus 8. I know the dancer try to get along with thier partners but it is hard when someone is clearly in the mode of self adoration as Kate was plus her additude on the her own show thinking the world revolves around her. Her was of talking down to others is obvious. I do know she has allot on her plate but that was of her own chosing and should not take it out on the dancers. He is a good dancer but it is hard to keep your cool when faced with someone who thinks they cannot or should be treated with kid gloves. dancing is hard and requires hard work she does not want to work hard just be adored thinking her stardom will get her through with no effort on her part. She was not known until she had all those babies and that is all it takes to be famous many will start having multible babies as Kate, Octomom, and those other families on shows having many children. Do not hate the dance just understand fame has gone to kate;s head.

[theghostwriter]

"I would have much more respect for Kate Gosselin if just once she would either laugh at quips like this or just ignore them. It shows her immaturity not being able to just move on"

First off: I am no fan of Kate Gosselin. I have never seen the show she did with her (now ex-) husband, nor did I see any of her performances on DWTS. I am, of course, aware of who she is, as she has received extensive media coverage for years. I saw the headline for this article and was curious enough to click on it and read the story.

Having done so, I must take exception to the comment from nancyjwebb. Ms. Webb's assertion that Gosselin should "laugh at" or "ignore" these comments, and should "move on" seem entirely misguided. It was not Ms. Gosselin who brought this up, it was her former dance partner. It seems to me that Ms. Gosselin has every tight to respond to someone who publicly calls her out the way mr. Dovolani did. Frankly, I think Mr. Dovolani is the one who is out of line; it is INCREDIBLY tacky and ungentlemanly for him to make such comments. I am only 45 years old, but I must be quite old-fashioned in terms of how I view this situation. I would NEVER speak ill of a lady in such a public manner. It's not Ms. Gosselin who looks bad here; it is Mr. Dovolani. His comments were extremely rude, an d he should be ashamed of himself. Clearly HE is the one who is trying to get attention by making such tacky comments.

As far as Ms. Gosselin's supposed "immaturity" is concerned: I disagree completely. It seems to me that she handled this matter quite well. She did not return the nasty personal attack on her by making a similar personal attack; instead she admitted to her own shortcomings as a dancer, spoke fondly of her experience on DWTS, expressed her disappointment about Mr. Dolvani's comments,and challenged Mr. Cooper to put his money where his mouth is regarding his negative comments about her dancing ability. As an objective observer of this situation, I must say that it is Mr. Dolovani and Mr. Cooper who look bad here, while Ms. Gosselin clearly demonstrated that she knows her own limitations and chose not to respond to such atrocious comments in kind. Kudos to ms. Gosselin, and shame on Mr. Dolovani, Mr. Cooper, and Ms. Webb for their nasty personal attacks.

[maxmoose]

Excellent comment, I absolutely agree!

[nancyjwebb]

I would have much more respect for Kate Gosselin if just once she would either laugh at quips like this or just ignore them. It shows her immaturity not being able to just move on. Maybe she needs to follow the example of her ex-husband Jon. He has moved on and is not trying to be in the spotlight anymore. Kate, just raise your children to be better people than you are.

[nirak2-2009]

I think Anderson Cooper knows his limits and wouldn't even try to put himself in that kind of position.
However some folks have to be in the spotlights even so they have no talent whatsoever.
Anderson Cooper has a real job. What did Kate Gosselin ever do to make a living in the real world ?

[ash8806]

"What did Kate Gosselin ever do to make a living in the real world"
She was a labor and delivery nurse before she got pregnant...research before you say dumb things