Rob Kardashian is one of the new competitors on Season 13 of Dancing with The Stars. Only brother to KIm, Khloe and Kourtney, Rob Kardashian is ready to get his ballroom on when Season 13 premieres tonight on ABC.
Rob is not blazing new ballroom trails however, sister Kim Kardashian was on Season 7 of Dancing with The Stars. Kim, who danced with partner Mark Ballas, was the third contestant sent home in 2008. Kim says, “I see a lot of myself in Rob. I see him really shy and really nervous and I pray to God that he just gets out of it. I just pray that he makes it further than I did. ”
Rob Kardashian will be competing with partner Cheryl Burke. Cheryl and Rob’s first dance will be the viennese waltz. A classy dance. Cheryl says, “There definitely won’t be any tearing off pieces of clothing.”
Cheryl Burke and Rob Kardashian have actually known each other since they were kids growing up in San Francisco. Cheryl assures everyone, “He’s definitely dedicated.”
Rob adds, “I wanna get the posture and the steps all really smooth.”
When asked if Kim gave him any sisterly advice Rob says, “She just told me how nervous she was. She said it was an awesome experience. She had an amazing time. She said to have fun with it and don’t take it so seriously when your’e dying every day or freaking out that you’re gonna be in front of millions of people. So I’m just gonna have fun with it.”
Rob says, “She (Kim) wants me to do well. She did awful. i have a lot of confidence with Cheryl and her teaching abilities and we’re gonna do awesome.”