remini. janet wrightman argue the church must see remini as a real challenge. >> oh, my gosh they're worried about her. leah remini believed in this. she feels betrayed. >> reporter: many who have left the church of scientology say it can be wrenching they include oscar winning screenwriter paul haggas who called remini brave. >> and debbie cook, who ran the flagbase in clearwater florida. in court testimony in a now settled lawsuit with the church and also in this interview with "nightline," cook accused church leader david miscavage of being physically abusive. while he never hit her, he did order his secretary to do so. >> you are in a room with him he tells his secretary to slap you. >> yes. >> hard enough you fell down? >> yes. >> why did he ask her to do this? >> because he was displeased how i was answering a question -- it wasn't -- it wasn't what he wanted to hear in some way. >> reporter: the church says claims that miscavage was abusive are lies. david miscavage's own niece, jenna

tv's leah remini first made a remark on "dancing with the stars" and the church came firing back. abc's dan harris has that story. >> reporter: there she was in her sweat pants, leah remini in this behind the scenes footage that aired monday night on "dancing with the stars." >> i'm going through a personal big change for me and my family. >> reporter: firing a shot across the bow of the controversial church of scientology. >> the church is looking for me to fail so they can say to their parishioners, you see what happens when you leave the church. they're waiting for me to fate. >> reporter: remini, famous for her roll in the hit cbs hit come, the "king of queens" -- >> but i chose you. >> that's got to sting -- >> reporter: was just a child when she joined scientology,

. >> my friend leah remini. >> reporter: on ellen, leah remini made a similar claim. >> it's hard. we have lost friends that can no longer talk to us who are in the organization. >> that is the thing. when you leave the church. they can't talk to you or you can't talk to them or snug. >> correct. >> these are friends that we have had for dozens of years. but i have great friends, other friends that are not in the church. that have stood us. our family is stronger and together. that's all i can ask for. >> you have me. we're your friends. >> reporter: on "dancing with the stars" last night it became

tv's leah remini first made a remark on "dancing with the stars" and the church came firing back. abc's dan harris has that story. >> reporter: there she was in her sweatpants, leah remini in this behind-the-scenes footage that aired monday night on "dancing with the stars." >> i'm going through a personal big change for me and my family. >> reporter: firing a shot across the bow of the controversial church of scientology. >> the church is looking for me to fail so they can say to their parishioners, you see what happens when you leave the church. they're waiting for me to fail. >> reporter: remini, famous for her roll in the hit cbs sitcom, the "king of queens" -- >> but i chose you. >> that's got to sting. >> reporter: -- was just a child when she joined scientology, a church founded by science fiction writer l. ron hubbard and known for its celebrity members like tom cruise. >> it's a privilege to call yourself a scientologist. >> reporter: over the summer, leah remini became perhaps the most prominent celebrity defector ever from the church. her departure came, she has said, a

the story now from abc's dan harris. >> reporter: there she was in her sweatpants, leah remini in thisd monday night on "dancing with the stars." >> okay. i was going through a personal big change for me and my family. >> reporter: firing a shot across the bow of the controversial church of scientology. >> church is looking for me to fail so they can say to their parishioners, see what happens when you leave the church? like they're waiting for me to fail. >> reporter: she's famous for her role in the hit comedy "king of queens." >> i chose you. >> that's got to sting. >> just a child when she joined scientology, the church founded by l. ron hubbard and known for celebrity members like tom cruise. >> is a privilege to call yourself a scientologist. >> reporter: over the summer, leah remini became perhaps the most prominent celebrity defector from the church. her departure came after years of growing questions and concerns, some of which spilled out on primetime tv. >> i was scared to be myself. we are used to everything that happens to us is our fault. you're used to taking a lot of ne

"dancing with the stars" contestant leah remini and her candid remarks about leaving scientology.ow firing back. it is wednesday, september 25th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now" with john muller and diana perez. >> good wednesday morning. we begin in kenya where the president has called for three days of mourning now the siege at the mall is over. 72 people were killed, including 61 civilians. >> more bodies are expected to be pulled from the rubble after three floors of the mall have collapsed. with details on the terror attack here's brian ross. >> reporter: unrelenting, kenyan troops were finally able to give the thumbs up. the westgate shopping mall in nairobi had been secured from the terrorists. >> i report with great sadness that 61 civilians lost their lives in the attack. six security officers also made the ultimate sacrifice to defeat the criminals. >> reporter: survivors tell stories of heroism. a video showed this man crawling to rescue a mother and her two children and then running in a crouch to safety. the terrorists, seen in this photo, challe

leah remini, taking on the church of scientology, on "dancing with the stars."e church responded overnight. we're going to have all that. plus, the first couple booted from the show. >> keyshawn, they flew overnight and will be joining us. >>> and it's been a marathon dril over the death of the king of pop. closing arguments starting today. and billions of dollars in damages at stake. we're going to hear from michael jackson's mother, katherine, in a rare interview. and dan abrams will be along, as well. >>> we saw michael douglas honored at the emmys for "behind the candelabra." and he wants to see his son. why he has been prevented from seeing his eldest child for more than a year now. >> so vocal about that. >>> and the happy bride in her wedding dress con viral. being pictured all over the world. this one will make you smile. >> they are having fun. >>> we begin with the candid comments from leah remini. dan harris has done extensive reporting on the church of scientology. he's here with the story. good morning, dan. >> reporter: leah remini has spoken selec

with the stars, still no stars, actually it is not true, the celebrities trying for the crown, leah reminibill engvall, amber riley from glee, elizabeth berkeley from saved by the bell, bill nye, the science guy, and corbin bleu, who is either a star for shampoo -- oh, i almost forgot, snooki will be there. is going to be dancing this year. he said if she wins the trophy, she will hollow it out and live inside of it. so that should be fun. there will be changes to dancing with the stars, in the past performances were monday night, the results were on monday, and tuesday, instead of two shows, they will have one two-hour episodes on monday nights. and i think they're also cutting the cha-cha down to just one cha. so a lot of good ideas. you know they say if it ain't broke don't fix it. something like that. and the nfl season starts tomorrow night. the super bowl champions, ravens, and broncos -- i had a weak moment the other day. i wanted to watch golf for half an hour, it is depressing.

. >> leah rear remini has finally broken her silence to ellen.ays she's lost friends. >>> unfavorable articles on hollywood's a-listers. >>> "late night with jimmy fallon" kicked off timberlake tuesday, by paying homage to the art of touchdown dancing. have you got any there? the duo performed classics. there were few routines that would likely ever make it to an end zone celebration. these two are always hilarious. >>> esquire magazine is commemorating its 80th edition, celebrating the american man. this edition features photo essays and in-depth profiles on accomplished fellows, such as president barack obama. >>> and finally this one is hard to believe but oprah fans are in for a huge surprise when they learn what terrifies the media mogul in next month's "o" magazine. >> a lot of people don't know this, but i really don't like balloons. i don't like balloons. >> winfrey goes on to say she doesn't like them because they remind her of gunfire. i'm richard lui and we hope this is just your first stop of the day on nbc. >>> leading the news on ti

. >>> then leah remini's ballroom panic. >> i'm scared of literally just standing there in a dance position. >> the dancing star not exactly ready for her primetime debut. >> i'm scared i'm going to throw up, fall, that america's going to go, she's an idiot! >>> plus, you've got to see tyra banks' total transformation into brook shields., kate moss and >> big hair, body, boom. >>> welcome back to "extra" at universal studios hollywood. now we're headed back to even more star power up north, and it kicks off this weekend. location, back at the toronto international film festival. now in attendance, well, just about everyone. scarlet, mila and susan all enjoying themselves. james mcavoy cozying up at the british airways display. meanwhile, hugh jackman giving us insight into the making of "prisoners." >> first of all, i had a pit in my stomach reading it because of the subject matter. i had no idea where the story was going. >> when the writer decides to take a turn or give a clue, you're in the middle of it. you really have no other choice but to sort of accept what you find. >> it's been a

. >>> rhea remini's surprising charge last night in primetime. >> the church is looking for me to fail of scientology is waiting for her to fail on the dance floor. now, the church responds overnight with a harsh statement. the war of words breaking out in the ballroom. >>> is it coming from here? is it coming from there? >> good morning, america. what a night in the ballroom last night on "dancing with the stars." i'm loving the pace of the new season. first couple this season booted off. >> they flew in last night from l.a. >>> we're going to begin with the latest on that mall terror attack. conflicting reports at this hour about americans possibly being involved and whether or not hostages are still being held. the president of kenya, expected to speak shortly, which could give us some clarity. >> a lot going on right now. live pictures of the mall. explosions being heard. it's a cleanup operation of booby-traps set by the terrorist. tracking all of the developments in this still-fluid crisis. good morning, linsey. >> reporter: good morning, george. an active scene here, as helicopt

leah remini and elizabeth berkley, of course. what do you think of "showgirls"? >> oh, i love it! wearing versace. >> who are you most intrigued to see dance? >> well, you know that but you won't come back. okay, fine, bruno, a little salsa just for you. >> queen latifah, john travolta, "hairspray." bff's re-united! >> you guys are warming up already? >> warming up and sitting down exclusively with "extra"! >> welcome to the queen latifah show! >> giving us the only invite to the set of her new daytime talk show! >> you make up in the morning and go, damn, i am me. >> dancing, laughing and why john is singing this. >>> then, breaking couples news, john legend and chrissy teigen'sity tallian escape. >> we have got all the details on their weekend wedding. >>> scarlett johansson shows office her engagement sparkler. >> i'll very happy. >> coming up. >>> online now, a sneak peek at tonight's hello ross on e. >> what a lovely couple. >> joey fatone and lance bass talking about their "vma" reunion and lapse's engagement. the previews at extratv.com. >>> he and queen latifa talked about

. >>> rhea remini's surprising charge last night in primetime. >> the church is looking for me to failch of scientology is waiting for her to fail on the

with the stars, still no stars, actually it is not true, the celebrities trying for the crown, leah reminibill engvall, amber riley from glee, bill and i, the science guy, and corbin bl corbinbleu, who is either a star for shampoo -- oh, i almost forget, snooki will be there. he said if she wins the trophy, she will hollow it out and live inside of it. so that will be fun. there will be changes to dancing with the stars, the results were on monday, and tuesday, instead of two shows, they will have one two-hour episodes on monday nights. and i think they're also cutting the cha-cha down to just one cha. so that is a good idea. you know they say if it ain't broke don't fix it. something like that. and the nfl season starts tomorrow night. the super bowl champions, ravens, and broncos -- i had a weak moment the other day. i wanted to watch golf for half an hour, it is depressing. it is not really the golf that is depressing, it is the commercials that come on. it is the life insurance and the erection pills, for a man it is a terrible look into the future. and sport's reporter aaron chesluk w

actress leah remini, kicking off the night with a fancy fox-trot. that is a great combination. >> reporter: pretty little liar star, brant daugherty cha-chaed his way into the judges' hearts. while disney channel's corbin bleu pumped up the passion with a contemporary number. amber riley was the top scorer of the night with 27 points. but bill nye the science guy brought up the rear with just 14. >> it was like being waxed. it was painful while it happened and lovely when it was over. >> reporter: it was a bubbly fox-trot for tv personality jack osbourne, bringing his parents, sharon and ozzy, to tears. actors elizabeth berkley lauren and christina milian brought drama with contemporary routines. nfl star's keyshawn johnson's cha-cha got mixed reviews from the judges. ♪ crazy foolish stupid >> reporter: while a pint-sized nicole "snooki" polizzi's dance was praised by all. ♪ it was fan favorite, valerie harper, who won over the audience and the judges, with an inspiring fox-trot. >> how can you criticize a national treasure? you really are. you are

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quickly, valerie harper, leah remini, jack osbourne keyshawn johnson, snooki kristina milian elizabeth though i haven't seen any of these people dance. i think snooki will take the whole thing. she's looking great these days. she had her baby. she's slimmed down. look at her coming out with her fiery red hair. she said that she was a gymnast. she was a gymnast. she cheerleaded for a while. i think she's the one. what about you? do you have an early favorite? >> i've never seen keyshawn dance. he's tall he's handsome he's got great footwork as an nfl receiver. i've got a hunch he's going to have some dance moves. i'll go with keyshawn for the time being. >> athletes always make it pretty far. >> athletes who come on the show, they don't want to look silly, being great athletes. anybody that comes on the show i bet you is going to be good. >> i think so. he is tall. and he has a lot going on. i think you might be right. he might have the moves. >> quick feet. >> i'm questioning my choice now. maybe the tallest and shortest on the cast. i don't know. >> in the finals. wouldn't that be coo

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leah remini and elizabeth berkley, of course. what do you think of "showgirls"? >> oh, i love it!o see dance? >> well, you know that but you won't come back. okay, fine, bruno, a little salsa just for you. >> queen latifah, john travolta, "hairspray." bff's re-united! >> you guys are warming up already? >> warming up and sitting down exclusively with "extra"! >> welcome to the queen latifah show! >> giving us the only invite to the set of her new daytime talk show! >> you make up in the morning and go, damn, i am me. >> dancing, laughing and why john is singing this. >>> then, breaking couples news, john legend and chrissy teigen'sity tallian escape. >> we have got all the details on their weekend wedding. >>> scarlett johansson shows office her engagement sparkler. >> i'll very happy. >> coming up. >>> online now, a sneak peek at tonight's hello ross on e. >> what a lovely couple. >> joey fatone and lance bass talking about their "vma" reunion and lapse's engagement. the previews at extratv.com. >>> he and queen latifa talked about a song i don't think i will forget. >> queen lat

let's have a royal welcome for leah remini. you look marvelous, my dear. all right.lutely wonderful. looking good. and i like some of the steps and moves you all made already. congratulations. you're all winners in our book. all winners. good to see you. we were blowing kissers from afar. no, no, no. tell us, valerie, because we have been praying. we have been wishing the very best for you. how are you health-wise right now? >> well, the brain scan that you get every two months are looking better and better and better. and my doctors, the neurologist, and my lung cancer because that's what it is. it's in the brain but it's not brain cancer. they are just delighted that i'm moving in the right direction. so, as my husband said, let's just buy time now. >> that's it. [ cheers and applause ] >> we cannot wait to see you on the dance floor. let's bring leah in right now. you did time on "saved by the bell," with elizabeth berkly, i believe. size up the competition. how does it look? >> pretty stiff. >> did you do any dancing on "saved by the bell"? >> here and there. >>

now, it's leah remini's turn with tony. >> reporter: i'm your baby. >> until now. me out with that one? >> reporter: i wasn't expecting you to walk right into it. i had so much fun getting to meet the new cast. i think they'll be phenomenal. little known fact, karina smirnoff starts every show eating dark clock lat. we surprised her. she instagramed a fun thank you. maybe tony can take some notes. >> melissa, thank you. great to see you. >> can't wait for tonight. >> it all begins tonight. >>> and linda ronstadt when we come back on "gma." >> yeah! >>> this morning no arrest made in a deadly shooting that happened in east baltimore. it happened on north bradford street which is in the far from johns hopkins hospital. it happen the laid saturday night the victim was pronounceddead at the hospital. also two men were shot and two others incidents and a violent weekend in the site. those victims were kel -- city. those victims were well enough to take themselves to the hospital. >>> in frederick a single family home damaged by fire on sunday night on monroe avenue. fou

now, it's leah remini's turn with tony. >> reporter: i'm kind of your favorite. >> you are my favoritewith her. screw this. screw the interview. >> why didn't you help me out with that one? >> reporter: i wasn't expecting you to walk right into it. oh, tony, tony, tony. that awkward moment aside, i had so much fun getting to meet the new cast. i think they'll be phenomenal. little known fact, karina smirnoff starts every show eating dark chocolate. we surprised her. kind of as a good luck. she instagrammed a fun thank you. maybe tony can take some cues from that. >> melissa, thank you. great to see you. >> can't wait for tonight. >> it all begins tonight. 8:00, 7:00 central. one big night. >>> and linda ronstadt when we come back on "gma." yeah! >>> good morning. i'm kristen sze. b.a.r.t. and its two biggest unions set to gelt back to the bargaining table this morning. the 60-day period ends in less than four weeks. both sides say they remain far apart on major issues such as pay and benefits. officials warn another strike is likely. b.a.r.t. is offering union members a 10% raise over

. >>> actress leah remini is speaking out about her split from scientology.eparture from the church. >> the church is looking for me to fail so that they can say to their parishionors, you see what happens when you leave the church? they're waiting for me to fail. >> in case you didn't catch that, she said the church is waiting for her to fail so that they can see, see, this is what happens when people leave scientology. she has struggled to learn the dance moves. earlier this summer she split from scientology after 30 years of membership. those close to the actress say she decided to leave because of the church's structure. according to reports, she was interrogated after she questioned the church's managers. >>> when it comes to talent, justin timberlake is a triple threat, from singer to actor to dancer, he seems to have it all, now with a new movie "runner, runner." >> i want you to make this place run. gambling is forbidden on campus. >> i have 60 grand due next week. >> change your tune or you won't have a school to gamble for. >> statistically, it's th