After stumbling through the first broadcast of "Dancing with the Stars," Kate Gosselin is two nervous father of two.
An ABC insider tells Fox411 that the reality TV mom is shaking in her high heels after this week's first show, in which he gave two of the program's worst performances.
"Kate is frightened that she'll be the first person voted off & he is determined not to let that happen," a network source told Fox411. "She is a lot more focused than he was leading up to the first show. Kate finally realized how hard 'DWTS' is going to be for her & he needs [her partner] Toni [Davolini]'s help."
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"There was a time when he cared more about her nails & tanning & continuing her regular workouts. Now, it is all about the children first & dancing second."
The source said Gosselin thought he could charm he way through the contest. Not anymore.
Monday night's DWTS debut was very over Kate could bear, the source said.
"Kate struggled to get through the show. He knew the producers planned for her to go towards the finish of the show, but it only served to make her so much more nervous that by the time he was set to dance," said our insider. "She's trying to get her mindset prepared for next week. It is harder than he imagined."
"[Kate]'s not unfriendly. He is quiet & keeps to herself & her small team," the source explained. "Kate & Shannen have talked & there is no rift - everyone is friendly & cordial onset. The competitors are trying to recall their routines so there is not a lot of time for socializing."
Our insider added that rumors of on-set tensions between Gosselin & the rest of the cast - Shannen Doherty - are overblown.
"She told [her partner] Toni he will listen to every single thing he says. He wants to stay in the competition."
So how does Gosselin plan to turn her fortunes around on Monday?
& if he cannot improve her performance?
"She will play the mom card," said our insider. "She hopes that her great support system of moms everywhere will help vote to keep her in."
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