not quite the same with karenna and her husband?e the same, because they're public figures but way less so than al and tipper and the marriage was much briefer. >> do we think, jeff -- of course we don't know and only the gores know. would these marriages, these break-ups be related? >> they could be related because al and tipper's marriage, 40 years. they were setting an example for everyone else. it was almost like the anchor marriage. once that one goes away, then the weaker marriages or the more recent marriages then tend to fall apart because they can't depend on al and tipper anymore to be that couple who can give them the advice or set that example of stick with it and stay strong. >> you can work through this. >> we hope that they are the examples that they can do this. they have 40 years of experience even though they ended up splitting up after that time. >> betsy, from what you've learned, have al and tipper been with karenna since this has all been announced? >> yes, al and tipper have both been to new york to visit kare

their oldest child, karenna has split from her husband.ore's second-oldest, kristin, divorced last year. in 2007, albert iii their youngest was busted for drug possession. >> i think people are sad because they really like the gores. and they seem to be kissed by good luck and all of a sudden there are a series of bad things that have happened to them. >> reporter: karenna gore schiff was always the star of the next generation of the gore family. >> does it mean that you might actually even imagine yourself running for political office? >> i don't know. i wouldn't rule that out. >> reporter: a graduate of harvard, columbia law school and a mother of three. she married drew schiff nearly 13 years ago in a storybook wedding. the match brought together one of america's most prominent political families, the gores, with the schiffs, one of wall street's most powerful. the wedding was held at washington national cathedral, the site of some other famous unions, including karenna's own parents. >> i'm very blessed in my personal life. >> reporter

. >> the situation and karenna. >> sorry jersey shore.nie shore pauley shore eastern shore fans, the guy with the abs got the lowest scores and he is boot aid long with his partner. so next week the stars dance to tv theme songs. that's going to be fun. one celebrity ties the knot and another calls it quits. alex stone with details in this morning's show biz wrap. alex. >> reporter: david schwimmerer got married in early june. the director and former friends star tied the knot with british photographer soy buckman. the two met in london while he directed his 200 # movie "run fat boy run" michael douglas had to back out a promotion tour dewing to his ailing health. the 66-year-old finished the final round of chemo and radiation therapy last week in his battle against throat cancer. ♪ [ music ] >> reporter: christina aguilera and her music executive husband have separated after almost five years. the two have been live apart but have not filed for divorce. couple says they are trying to make things work on behalf of their 2 1/2-year-old son

. >>> "dancing with the stars" karenna told people she is getting married. guess who she is marrying? brad penny. mog league baseball picture. he gave hear 4 1/2 carat diamond ring when he proposed last month. >>> conan o'brien returns to late night television with a new show. seth rogan and lea michelle will be guest tonight airing at 11 on tbs. but the host is keeping mum about a mystery gees guest. winner of a online poll he has been off the air since january when nbc canceled leno's prime time hour after disappointing ratings and nbc paid o'brien and his staff an estimated $40 million to clear the way for leno to return to the tonight show host chair he hand off to o'brien last year. so it all starts tonight at 11 on tbs. >> any idea who the mystery guest. >> no clue. >> all right. we will find out. >>> the promos have been great. >> they have been hilarious. a funny guy. >>> listen, you are down at m and t bank stadium and mel the -- smul the burgers and see colorful fans. >> one thing you don't see a lot of. how one guy mustered enough courage in front

. >> ralph and karenna. >> the karate kid hung up his dancing shoes last night. kirstie alley and hines ward and chelsea kain will dance and wednesday the winner of the season will be announced. >>> so you know if you lost this summer without "dancing with the stars" the show will be back for a 13th season as part of the lineup abc has canceled some of the less than stellar programs to make way for new ones. megan, pay attention. among those canceled brothers and sisters did you watch? >> no but a lot of people love that show. >> v which never took off after the revamp. and matthew perry mr. sunshine watched it and didn't like it. plus, better with you. no ordinary family and medical drama off the map as well as detroit 187. as for -- yes. that was what i was looking for from you. now as for the new shows tim allen is coming back to television in new comedy called last man standing about being the only guy in a all female household and comedy called man up. now the gap between the middle and modern family on wednesday is filled by a look at life in cushaia. and t

. >> mario and karenna. >> reporter: before bowing out gracefully. >> i've had great time performing on the show. i've had a great partner. we have had great competition. you know we have what lot of fun on the show. >> reporter: but it was another show that the previous year that revealed much more about what it means to be mario. ♪ [ music ] >> what's wrong with you? >> huh? nothing is wrong worse. >> reporter: the documentary woint love you to death highlighted mario's struggling to help his mother with her addiction to heroin. this exchange was filmed inside his baltimore apartment. >> she told us not to bring up the drug thing. >> that's my business. can't nobody not a doctor, not a teacher can't nobody say say it's over until i say it's over. >> reporter: now it's hardaway accusing mario of assaulting her. police responded around one this morning. >> the victim contacted the authorities and when they arrived, met with the police and very upset stating an alleging she was assaulted by her son. >> reporter: play say they found evidence could be rating the -- corroborating the sto

. >> reporter: one point behind ralph and karenna tied for second.ines ward and kim johnson. >> you should see what is going to happen god's willing we will have something special. >> she believe more in me than myself. every week it's like oh here we go. >> you incredible. >> reporter: with 23 points a their's a three way tie for fourth place and each of the teams performed. one close race. >> it makes it more exciting. it's everybody is going to push themselves harder and we will see you know. >> i never rehearsed so hard and i love this because i was able to be a man and play this character like i want tonight next big action hero. >> we are here to be entertaining and do what we can to give people something fun to watch. >> reporter: but this week cheryl says she hopes herself but hopes it's nothing serious. sugar ray landed in #th played followed by -- 8th played followed by kendra. >> my son told me to loosen up. >> i don't take criticism well. i am a person that wants to run and hide in a corner and just hide and bundle up in a ball. >> report

. >> reporter: ralph macchio and karenna ended in last place 6 points behind max and kirstie. >> we haveore to offer and great promises that i promise fans hopefully they vote us through.>> reporter: there's sure to be drama because the four semifinalists will be three finalists who is going home? don't know that yet. but we will have fun before it happens. pit bull is performing with ne- yo and stevie nicks is taking the stage. and rehearsing begins one last time when it's over. george pennacchio for abc news. >> and catch that nonet at -- tonight at 9 on abc2. >>> news time is 9:28 this morning. their mission to help people in need through visual art and they need your help. how one event this weekend will help those neglected and abused and abandoned or homeless because you will prove like art it can be done with a big hart. >>> and you will feel for a dad this morning. all he wants is to find the person who murdered his little girl. a maryland cold case you might have a small clue that could help solve the very old case. justin. >>> all right. we are looking at maryland's most powerf

. >>> ravel and karenna. >> the karate kid ralph macchio walked off on dancing with the stars. the star had started the competition very strongly. however, a knee injury hampered his dancing late in the competition. he and his partner didn't go quietly. they have harsh words for the judges after being eliminated. >> i am disappointed on the way it came down last night. from the perspective of the judges having that kind of influence and being able to award 15 points to one you know one couple and then i felt they were harsh and kind of dries expectful in the comments towards us as opposed to just constructive criticism. i had my handers too high. >> and the his. >> or if the hands weren't right we worked on that and romeo and juliet and we solved that. that's smart notes. this felt like oh, you are not worthy to be with this group. >> stars chelsea kane hines ward and kisstie alley will battle it out. ralph's 50? that's what the script said is that right. >> he is 50. >> he looks so young. >> yeah. yes. he was absolutely amazing. he was in his 30, late 20s when he played 15-yea

. >> reporter: also tied for 7th, mike the situation and karenna and bristol palin and mark with margaretho and louie in last place. and michael bolton is back in the ballroom but not to dance. he will be singing during the results show along with ne-yo but before the show is over, one more couple goes home. in los angeles, george pinacio for abc news. >> and susan boyle fans will be disappointed. she won't appear tonight on "dancing with the stars "because her rep says she has a severe throat infection and she is not going to be there. tune in tonight you will find out who is hang up the dancing shoes and catch it right here on abc2. >> okay. >> you've guest. >> i don't. >> i don't either. >> hey, listen. have you thought there were never fish in the sea? >> never thought it. >> the answer might surprise it. >>> the first censors that came knocking at their door. were sign tests say the number is not the grand total. >> it's like the how many you know ping-pong balls are in this container. let's look at weather coming up next. people are saying a lot of good things about fios. it's the f

not long after their daughter karenna comes out and says, my divorce is ending.relationship between parents and kids, but could there be a connection f your parent are getting divorced it comes through with the kids? >> your parents are certainly models for how divorce and marriage should work. a lot of times when your parents get divorced, you get divorced. chances are they didn't necessarily time this together but i'm sure they talked about it. like i said, when you talk about how marriages work and what's going on, a father would have a huge influence about how well you could manage your current relationship. >> when it comes to couples with children, ian, they notice that those couples are less influenced by people around them getting divorced. >> yeah. well, first of all -- i have two kids. we're too busy to do anything but think about the kids so forget the relationship. we'll deal with that in 20 years. i think parents do, when you have children, you tend to stay together for the children. i think it's to surprise that so many parents choose to get divorce

"dancing with the stars" max and karenna turn up the heat on broadway. burn up the floor, performing live. >> good morning. >> good morning, good morning, good morning, america. here today, another beautiful crowd. all out here, enjoying the day. canada's here. it doesn't get any better. it does not get any better. >> it doesn't. >> standing next to robin roberts. how lucky am i? chris cuomo's my name. >> robin roberts is my name. diane is off on this tuesday morning. >>> two stories i'm really looking forward that we're going to be sharing with people in this hour. pat conroy, fabulous author. hasn't written in 15 years. he has a new novel. he shares it with charlie gibson. he's written "prince of tide." but it's a personal new work of friendship and family. and he shares with charlie, mr. gibson. he's going to be here. >> you get conroy and gibson. that's a value plan. >>> also, a really great story that is really the history. you're going to meet a remarkable man, 92 years young. a pioneer in golf, for reasons that go beyond the game itself. >> the sp

he is partnered with karenna and on the show this season, olympic ice cater dorothy hamil who lives inneed to know what you think. >> i am so excited. it's going to be a great season. let's talk about the rain poised to move in here. we could see sleet and it willswitch to rain going into the afternoon at 3 this afternoon. and abc2 most accurate future trend goes into motion we will see heavy rain coming in around 8 tonight rush hour is going to be a complete mess so take it easy on the roadways. speaking of the rush hour let's go to lauren cook. >> reporter: good morning. well, a crash is cleared from the jfx. northbound lanes slowly getting back to normal at ruxton road. so no delays pushing up to the beltway and clear southbound. now traveling downtown construction is blocking one lane of light street between pratt and conway. no delays through the tunnel but that won't bt case on the beltway as we check in and look live at the west side here at baltimore national pike outer loop move slowly. now over to you. >>> thanks for being with us. the doctors is coming up next. >> the news s