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Bethenny Frankel Glides Through on 'Skating with the Stars'

"I don't care if they give me zeros," she says.

November 30, 2010

Bethenny Frankel on Skating with the Stars
It'll take more than a couple harsh scores to keep Bethenny Frankel off the rink.

"I am going to go all the way," the Bethenny Getting Married? star told viewers during last night's episode of Skating with the Stars.

Dressed in a polka dot mini-dress and totally channeling Minnie Mouse, B skated her little heart out and wore a huge smile throughout the routine. We thought she did fab, but the judges were of a different mind.

Laurie Ann Gibson said she looked "stiff" and told her: "It felt like you were thinking about everything." (Of course she was! Have you met Bethenny?)

Meanwhile Johnny Weir felt her performance was "put on" but that she improved from last week. The skating star said that he'd like to see a little "more character" in her upcoming routines.

And Dick Button raided his pantry for metaphors, telling B, "You're a tough cookie, you're a food fighter, you're a great chef; Why don't you throw all of these ingredients together, flambé it a little bit, and cook us up -- and skate us up -- a nice crème brulée?"

Online, critics aren't being much nicer. Hollywood Life called B "wonderfully middle ground," while CNN said she "was able to spin and twirl herself into complete dizziness."

In Bethenny's corner is Tubular, who hope that she "lay[s] the smackdown on Weir if he keeps being mean."

Also supporting our skater last night was our own Andy Cohen, who tweeted: "A HILARIOUS time at Skating w/ Stars cheering on @Bethenny aka Minnie Mouse. An INSANE world."

Insanity and negative reviews aside, Bethenny was still glowing post-performance, proudly saying, "I just had the best time of my life. I don't care if they give me zeros."

For highlights of Bethenny's run so far, check out our Bethenny on ice photo gallery.

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3 Comments

Just saw this week's SWTS for the first time -- and LOVED Bethenny!! That girl is fearless! And her upper body strength is amazing! You go, girl!!

Like the name says...I am "Huge Fan" of Bethenny's and I think the Judges are being harsh in their comments but luckily we her fan's also have a say in how long she stays in the competition. So in case you read this B, know that I will vote for you each week so that hopefully you will get to the top spot!!!! Maybe those Judges do not appreciate how much hard work you put into your routines, but we do.:)

I thought Bethenny was terrific both nights. Judge Laurie Ann gushes with over-the-top praise for all of the other contestants, even if they're falling down on their butts, and sometimes it's so far-removed from reality that it's embarrassing and sounds very insincere. But when it's B's turn for feedback, wow -- that judge turns evil mean. What she says to Bethenny is SO nasty that it makes me wonder what's up with her. (Is she really Jealous Jill wearing a Laurie Ann costume? LOL) I think Johnny and Dick give reasonable and fair constructive criticism, but that Laurie Ann -- yeeesh. She should tone down the mean.
Bethenny, congratulations on a job well done!! You look so cute on the ice, and you skate so well!!

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