Story that Jon Gosselin was offered ‘DWTS’ gig is wrong

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6:11 pm, April 30th, 2010

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Us Weekly two-stepped into a ridiculous “Dancing with the Stars” and Jon Gosselin rumor.

According to the magazine, “ABC offered him $500,000 to be on Dancing With the Stars next season — but he turned down the opportunity.”

Really?

Gosselin told Us Weekly, “After seeing what the show did to Kate [Gosselin] and the kids, I wouldn’t put them through that again.”

Gossip Cop, however, was told by a source involved with the dance competition show that the reportedly cash-strapped father of eight wasn’t even offered a $500,000 gig to turn down.

“If they’re saying they’re being offered, they’re not being offered,” said the production source, who noted Levi Johnston and others have pulled the same ploy.

A rep for ABC would only say, “We never comment on casting rumors.”

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