Kendra Wilkinson: Kirstie Alley Is My Biggest Competition

Entertainment March 28, 2011 AT 6:51PM By UsWeekly Staff

Credit: ABC

Battle of the blondes!

While Season 12 boasts multiple professional athletes, Kendra Wilkinson tells UsMagazine.com that she's more concerned about another competitor on Dancing With the Stars -- one not known for her athletic prowess.

"Kirstie Alley, that's my competition," says the reality star, 25. "Dancing With the Stars is not all about being a pro dancer, it's about personality and popularity."

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And 60-year-old Alley, who's famously struggled with her fluctuating weight, is very popular, says Wilkinson. Indeed, George Lopez was blasted by fans last week after he compared the Cheers star to a pig on his show.

"I think Kirstie Alley represents for all women in America," says Wilkinson. "Kirstie is the all-American woman, so that's who my competition is."

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But it's not just other contestants Wilkinson has to contend with. She's also balancing the show's grueling rehearsal and taping schedule with being a mom to one-year-old son Hank Jr. with hubby Hank Baskett.

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"It's a lot easier than I thought it would be," says Wilkinson. "I like to teach him something new everyday -- it's my goal as a mother to do that."

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April 08, 2011 - 4:12pm Teri Aipia Hall
popularity contest is what makes or breaks any show and not that someone dances or sings better than another, cause when it all comes down to voting, we vote for who turns us on first and foremost....same goes for chefs/hosts on the cooking channel, people watch not to learn how to cook but because we really like the characters, we are total fans or we turn the channel really quick
March 29, 2011 - 10:23am Tricia Didier Norene
Love that a 60 year old is beating Kendra... Go Kirstie Go Kirstie.
March 29, 2011 - 10:01am Sandi Shearin
Unfortunately, that's what this show is, a popularity contest. This is my 3rd season watching and I'm TRYING to vote on the performance, not the person's status or likability. Past seasons were wild, especially with Kate & Bristol! I'd really like to see how far Wendy can go...
March 28, 2011 - 11:18pm Kennadie Mandrell
Kirstie has it over Kendra, any day.
March 28, 2011 - 7:23pm Laurie Griffith
Literally.