KAT Explains The Reason Why Her Covering DWTS Season 17 Stopped

For the past 4 or so years I've covered DWTS comings and goings at rehearsals the entire season. Day in and day out from cold to rain to blistering sun. I loved the show so it was a pleasure. To be more specific I feel in love with the kindness of one particular person by the name of Tristan MacManus. So I will make this story short. I was accused of "attacking/assaulting" a 300lb paparazzi who lied to the LAPD and filed a false report. He forgot to mention that he attacked me from behind and shoved me. I raised my arms to protect myself. He also forgot to mention that he blocked and chased me around while we were shooting. The idea that a bully can get away with not only assault but lying to the LAPD and to some of the people that I care for more than you will ever know has caused me much pain. I don't have to push to get a shot. Look over my 3,000+ videos and see the number of people that I have interacted with and shared their stories. I will defend myself physically if anyone attacks me and by law I have the right to. So for those of you wondering why I haven't been shooting DWTS Season 17 everyday like I have in the past here is the answer. In previous videos, tweets and conversations, the harassment that I've dealt with has been documented. Being assaulted, battered and bullied is no joke and has serious consequences.  These aren't the kind of people I want to work around.

Valerie Harper Beats Cancer! Voted Off DWTS

I hope Valerie Harper had the time of her life while on DWTS. I know she couldn't have had a better partner than Tristan MacManus. She gave it her all. And that is all one can do. Valerie Harper is a WINNER in my book!

Valerie Harper Greets The Glitter Gays

Gracious Valerie Harper stops and chats with one of her fans who has taken photos with her at several of her theatrical performances.

Exclusive: Tristan MacManus & KAT Discuss Valerie Harper On DWTS

Due to an allegation of copyright infringement by EMI regarding covering Jared Leto on Hollywood Blvd shooting a music video and making a 40 second news clip of the 30 Seconds To Mars singer directing and starring in said video, KAT TALES TV will no longer be making extended video interviews over 15 minutes. Personally I find the allegation BS but you know how the corporate machine wants to control their products. So this video which ran over 16+minutes was cut into 2 parts. One and two are above. In the videos, Tristan MacManus explains his frustration of being thought of as soft or not demanding enough to his dance partner Valerie Harper.