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[TWoP Lockley]

The eighth week of performances features dances inspired by Veterans Day for the ballroom round and trio dances for the Latin round

You know the drill. Talk about tonight's episode here and take all other in-depth discussion/lamentations/celebrations/gossip to the appropriate threads.

[trojan69]

The most telling moment all night for me was right after the African Samba, Derek and Mark ran away from Shawn, leaving her all alone while they pranced (Derek at least went to the Marines and soldiers). Those two proved once and for all just how little they have invested in their partners. It's always, in the end, all about themselves.

Len was fantastic tonight. His put down of CAI was not light-hearted. He meant every damn syllable and it was glorious! His take down of the wonderboys was an all-time DWTS highlight!!!!

Given that Shawn couldn't even stifle a smile or two during her first "pain" dance, she ought to go home anyway, ahead of everyone except Kirstie, whom I assume is a goner anyway.

Kirstie with her 10 1/2 line was truly hilarious! Awesome. Now go home.

I don't think I've ever seen a contestant go as Gilles did from the worst music evah, to the best music evah, in the same show. I do not much care for Chelsie, but her choreo was excellent.

Emitt approached Kirstie territory with his wooden Salsa. Turrible. The man simply cannot move his hips. Among the all-time joke 30s in history.

I'll guess Kirstie and Apolo go home. Should be Kirstie and Emitt. I'd love for Derek to finally get taught a lesson, though - what a great way for him to exit the series!

Edited by trojan69, Nov 12, 2012 @ 10:03 PM.

[CPP83]

Highlight of the night, seeing that amazing human being J.R. in the audience. Though he didn't bring the baby, and I know why but I would have loved to have seen that little beauty in her Salsa wear.

The lowlights, pretty much everything else tonight.

The judges really were blowing the scores straight out of their asses tonight, imho. Normally it just seems that way, but I just have to believe that they were actually just yanking them out in between having mental meltdowns and screaming like howler monkeys to try and out yell one another's critiques.

Though Len giving it to Derek and Mark was a mini highlight, I suppose, he really was spot on I felt. But for him to now bring up their self indulgent capabilities at this point in the game, yeah shut up Len, you've let those two get away with their bs for years now, Derek this whole season so far, so hammer them for doing a bad dance but don't act as if this is the first time they've decided to showboat themselves, and their abs, instead of doing the dance properly.

And whatever they did do, imho, has no business being called a Samba, to me it looked like some sort of cluster f*ckup of a mess that seemed to insult at least five separate cultures of the world that I can think of off the top of my head.

There were a few Samba moves, I will give them that, though for Carrie Ann to say executed to perfection was a stretch, a very long, tired, stupid stretch, of the imagination imo.

And it'd be nice if Derek would stop excusing himself from following the rules with his own bollocks bit about wanting to keep things exciting and people watching, because some of the most memorable dances on the show were traditional dances done with little bsing around and proper technique and no one dressed like some mental patient escaped from an institution in the middle of the Congo, complete with face paint, feathers, and a leather sarong.

Though any chance of Shawn going home, to me, was completely taken off the table with that dance and following score, as if she was ever in danger in the first place.

I also thought Karina seemed to be the focal point of the threesome dance, and I don't think that was the best idea. Apolo did well to keep up with Sasha, but he seemed more like the guy pulled into the dance to lend a hand rather than the star of the show and the routine, imo. I think that might come back to hurt them.

I won't speak about Kelly's scores or dances other than to say: bull shit. They were shatting out 10s all over the place tonight and she could only do as well as a 9.5, even with that Jive. Bull shit.

[paddymcpaddy]

Argh! I felt like Kelly did a great job in both her routines and was really underscored. I don't think Emmitt did all that well, to be honest.

Throwing all my votes at her, I feel pretty worried.

I thought what she did in her Jive was fairly technical and she did well with it to my admittedly untrained eye. I seriously do not get the scores she received, at all.

Edited by paddymcpaddy, Nov 12, 2012 @ 10:08 PM.

[tip and fall]

I like Melissa and Tony and was happy that they got two additional perfect 30s, but at the same time I feel like the show is trying to prop them so they don't get eliminated. Also, she is just way too cute and perky to be a convincing dominatrix. But whatever. Get those 10s, Melissa!

It was hilarious seeing Derek try to act at the beginning of his and Shawn's VW. Future Oscar-winning actor?

Kelly and Val's VW looked too jerky IMO, so I agreed with Len's criticism. It was especially obvious when I compared them to Shawn and Derek's VW, which seemed a lot more fluid. On the plus side, Kelly and Val toned down their showmance this week, which was good because it was getting to be annoying. I like them when they're not acting as though they want to jump each other. Although, seriously, can Val seek treatment for his shirt allergy already?

Seeing Kirstie dance to "Bring Me to Life" just made me miss Anna more.

Finally, I hated Derek/Shawn/Mark's samba. "Let's go tribal!" STFU and STFD, Derek. The whole thing smacked of cultural appropriation, I don't care if the song is called Jungle Jazz. Those outfits were a travesty and Derek and Mark looked like douches with that makeup. Bless Len's soul for giving them a 7.

Edited by tip and fall, Nov 12, 2012 @ 10:02 PM.

[DoleWhip]

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – Melissa is my favorite contestant to ever be on this show. She’s got a great personality, a wonderful partnership with Tony, and incredible dancing skills. Even in the All-Star season, she continues to stand out to me, and both of her dances tonight were incredible. I hope she can defy the odds and make it to the finals.

As for the trio dances, I enjoyed Kelly's, Gilles's, and Emmitt's more than I expected to. Derek and Mark deserved the 7 that they got for Shawn. And Kirstie needs to go.

[ari333]

The LOL for me was Kirstie with, after telling the two hotties how hot they are, "**** the dancing." It was bleeped, but indeed, I was, "fillin' it" (aka, "feelin it.") :)

I loved LOVED Shawn, Derek, and Mark in the trio and it gives me pause, but I just floved it with an F. There was something very sexual and appealing about it. Yes, I'm a flaming perv.

[QueenL]

I don't like these 1 minute dances. Still, somehow I ended up bored to death, nevertheless.

The show really is doing everything to pimp and protect Melissa over the past two weeks. It's just to get rid of whoever their targets are, not because they authentically care about her, IMO. She'll be back to the regular reception next week, I think. But wow, they're really gonna pretend like they didn't see that complete lack of synchronization at the beginning of her Quickstep? And her being a step behind him quite a bit? Oh show, your scripting is ridiculous.

I liked the little opening when she came out with the trumpet, asking the audience to be quiet. Look at you, Tony, choreographing cute moments!

Anyway, having said that, I liked her second dance a lot. And it's another example of why I think that that Mel/Maks Paso is way overrated. YEAH, I SAID IT! I felt like the actual choreo in the M&M one was kind of blah, and despite what everyone says, I felt no sense of attitude or dominaton from Mel. I remember at the time saying her face seemed so blah! Melissa didn't go all the way to dominatrix the way I'd like, but it was still fine. And there were actually some difficult elements.

Absolutely loved the double jump with Henry & Tony.

Henry is so gonna be their new pro next year, btw, and they may even have Golden Boy hopes for him.

LOL, Melissa has a 99 out of 100? She was just that good! Heh.

What the hell was that Kirstie Paso Doble? Ugh. Also, she annoyed the hell out of me backstage afterward. I'm so over her shtick.

Loved Kelly & Val's Waltz. It was my favorite ballroom dance. I knew they'd have Len comment on the "harshness" or whatever, but that seemed clearly a choreographic choice. Some choreographers like for things to be hit kind of sharp and staccato.

Anyway, I loved everything about that dance. The choreography (specifically the variation in the choreography), the music, the presentation, the ending, etc., etc. Once again, I couldn't take my eyes off of Val. He is such a sick dancer! It's weird to me that he's never had any Contemporary training. He dances like he has.

I loved the little flourishes he put in there. Like at the "revealing their depth" line, when he walked forward into Kelly with some hip motion. Yeah, I know it isn't Waltz movement, but I don't care. Little touches of otherness can be appealing. Especially since this is a stupid tv show.

Speaking of, liked the Shawn non-Samba, especially since it seems that on these shows like SYTYCD, they take a lot of liberties and tend to go with tribal feel a lot for Sambas. This was especially uh, libertacious (haha), but as a piece I liked it, because it wasn't just a lot of tricks. It was actual dancing, so I enjoyed it for what it was. It was impactful, which I like. LOL at the show pretending that Shawn could actually be voted out. That would be shocking.

LMAO at Gilles saying "when" when the judges said he lost timing.

Interesting that they put the two Salsas back to back. Motivations, motivations?

LOL at Kirstie being twenty points behind Melissa. Wow, that's some protection.

Could someone post all the scores from last week and this week, please?

[The XZFactor]

I don't think I've EVER wanted to reach through the screen and throttle someone like I did when Mark did that stupid crouching move like a monkey when Carrie Ann and Len were arguing. Mark and Derek are such douchebags. And I don't know if douchebaggery is catching, but the more Shawn talks in talking heads or interviews about "playing for the audience" the more it feels like those doucheballs are rubbing off on her. I turned to my boyfriend after their dance and asked "Where was the samba?" That was even more ridiculous than that "quickstep" they were supposed to do earlier in the season. So glad Len called Mark and Derek out on their indulgence and thumbing their nose at the rules. And I think he would have given them an 8, but probably gave them a 7 to counteract Carrie Ann's bullshit 10. When even Bruno's like even I have to call BS on this, you know something dumb has gone down. That dance wasn't even entertaining. Len seemed fed up for the rest of the night after that crap and I was, too. And shut up audience with your boo-ing. It wasn't a samba. God, if I never have to see those two idiots on my screen again I'd be one happy woman.

Shawn and Derek's first dance was boring because it seemed like a carbon copy of their Titanic rumba.

If Kirstie isn't one of the eliminated tomorrow than I will eat my hat. She's such a space cadet. The gap between her score and the the one directly above her I think is just too great.

Didn't enjoy any of Emmitt's dances. Thought the 30 for his trio dance was bullshit.

I think Melissa tends to be overscored but that quickstep was definitely in her wheelhouse and it was a good performance. I also liked the trio dance. Though what the hell was with that scream in the middle? I have a feeling she may not be pulling in the votes so they want to give her extra padding. The way Bruno said she deserved to be in the final just seemed to me kind of desperate. And I realize Tony is not used to getting such high praise, but the look on his face every time they get a thirty or a compliment is so annoying. It's like rivaling Taylor Swift's Oh my Gosh shocked face whenever she wins an award.

None of the trio dances wowed me like Donald's trio dance last season, but I enjoyed Gilles and Kelly's the most.

Edited by The XZFactor, Nov 12, 2012 @ 10:19 PM.

[QueenL]

Kelly kind of lost it after she kissed Val in the Trio Jive, but I agreed with Bruno that she looked great when she was dancing in front of Val & Louis. I think that maybe the routine as a whole was a bit over her head, but it seemed like by far, the most ambitious trio choreography.

She looked great, btw.

[CPP83]

But wow, they're really gonna pretend like they didn't see that complete lack of synchronization at the beginning of her Quickstep? And her being a step behind him quite a bit?

Then however could she get a perfect score for a hardly perfect dance, I sure hope that girl can poop daisies with how far their heads are shoved up her rear end at the moment.

Edited by CPP83, Nov 12, 2012 @ 10:07 PM.

[smiley13]

I am generally repulsed by Derek, but the adorable Shawn somehow makes him bearable. And I loved seeing Mark dance with them. Sure the dance was not a lot of Samba, but it was executed so well. For Len to give Shawn a 7 was ridiculous. She danced very well the choreography that was given to her.

The propping of the toothsome one is getting old. She must not be getting a lot of votes if they keep lavishing 30's on her when she does not deserve it.

And the sight of Kelly shoving her nasty fake chest in Len's face was sickening. Please let her and Kirstie go tomorrow night.

[jonaswan2]

Also, she is just way too cute and perky to be a convincing dominatrix. But whatever. Get those 10s, Melissa!

One of the cutest paso dobles I've ever seen. The little “Ha! Ha! Ha!” in the middle of the routine was almost too much. I think it made my heart grow three sizes.

[janerazor]

As much as I like Emmitt, he was obscenely overscored in that trio. It had its moments, sure, and when Emmitt does get himself to move, I like to watch it. But a 30? No way. So many shenanigans.

I loved Gilles's trio! So much content, and I appreciated how much choreography he was given to do.

I also loved Shawn's samba, but it wasn't much of a samba. Why does Derek do that? If he'd swapped out some of the tribal stuff for samba steps, it would have been perfection. It's like he wants to kick up controversy.

[vepyewwo]

I love Derek but I hated that trio dance tonight and I can’t defend it. Even if I look at it as a freestyle type routine rather than a samba, I still don’t like it. They looked like they were re enacting scenes from the Lion king musical and Mark was totally over the top. I just didn’t get it at all.

I hate to say it, but Len was spot on when he said that it was self indulgent. I actually can’t believe he said it but it was deserved. There is no way you could call that a samba, Derek was taking the piss. It was obvious he just wanted to show off his creativity and choreography instead of showing off Shawn. Even Bruno has to admit it (although he then wussed out and still gave them a 9 anyway).

I really hope it wasn’t so far out of the box that viewers don’t vote for them because I still want them to be around next week. It was harsh of Len to say that if they don’t get through it will be Derek’s fault but he may have a point. That would be very unfair to Shawn since she can only dance what she’s given. (Although she seems to love breaking the rules as much as Derek).

[bluvelvet]

I am surprised that Melissa and Kelly lasted this long. That being said I am really enjoying Melissa and Tony and I hope the survive the double elimination. I also LOVED Apollo’s jive, I agree that he resembled the pro in that piece and I couldn’t tell them apart. However as a poster said he wasn't really the focal piece and hopefully that doesn't come back to bite him. I hope they survive the double elimination.


I don’t need to hear Kirstie talking about how hot her younger guys are, it kinda skeeves me out.

Never want to hear Gilles and “sexy” in the same sentence ever again, I am so tired of the “sexy”. It was hard to see Gilles salsa since they were crowding him a lot. I did love his comment about Micheal Jackson though, it endeared him to me a bit.

I know Len disliked it but I loved the Shawn/Derek/Mark pseudo-samba.

I love Emmitt but he was way overscored.

[KatTV]

Wow. I am stunned by the judges scores tonight, or more specifically their score for Emmitt’s trio dance. A 30?? WTF?? Are they kidding? I can barely speak. He did nothing, but stand there and watch Cheryl and Chelsie twirl around him. I didn’t think he had any particular movement, and the choreography was nothing we haven’t seen a million times. Now, I am angry because that type of off the charts scoring can only mean that he’s pulling in tons of viewer votes and they need to match the enthusiasm of the audience voters. Total Bullshit.

I have nothing better to say about Gilles routine. It’s like each way, they have sex on the brain. How can we make this raunchy and sexy, because apparently dance should never inspire any other emotion. I can’t stand Gilles. He’s so smarmy with his comments. Go away.

I didn’t think Gilles and Peta’s quickstep was helped by those all black jumpsuits. They would have looked better with some type of contrast in the clothing.

And I have to add that I gasped out loud during their rehearsal package when Chelsie was flipping her head around and her hair was flying . Darling, get to the hair salon and ask for full highlights. Every time she flipped her head a mop of BLACK hair popped out. I knew she colored her hair, but I never realized it was to that extent.

As far as the men go, Apolo leaves those two in the dust. It’s not even a contest. He did so well tonight. He was amazing in the trio jive, and their tango was hot! I think the judges finally came around a bit tonight, and I am still clinging to a faint hope that Apolo, Melissa and Shawn will be the final three.

For the women, I thought the trio dance by Shawn, Mark, and Derek really stood out. Yes. It wasn’t much of a samba, but I have to agree with them when they say that we the long time viewers have seen every single samba, salsa, and jive combination possible. It was great to see something original and the choreography and execution were awesome.

I somehow managed to be away from the television during Kirstie’s dances, but that says something in itself. She has a glimmer of hope that she can WIN this thing? Well, how does she really think that’s possible? I don’t even have a pithy comment to make about her mental state.

I love Melissa and Tony, but am surprised by the sky high scores. I can’t imagine the producers are looking for a win by Melissa, unless they really want a non-winner to win?? Or when this is all over are they going to announce that Melissa is taking over for Brooke. Or has ABC hired Melissa for some other gig? Because why else are they doing their darndest to promote her, particularly over an ABC star like Kelly Monaco?

Kelly did well tonight, but she’s not up there with Shawn and Melissa. And given the fan bases of the male celebs, I can’t see Kelly lasting too much longer. It’s just a matter of which Cherm-whatever brother leaves first.
I am hoping Maks and Val leave together this week, but Peta would be fine too!

And why were all the dances so short tonight?

[torreador]

Wow... Shawn tells Derek she's worried with the double elimination and he still doesn't bother to choreo a Samba. Did anyone really think he would, with the wonder triplet goading him on. And those outfits..... yes, definitely culturally insensitive. And good on Len for giving the non-Samba a 7.

I thought Gilles triple was overscored. The piece where he was out in front and the girls were writhing on the floow.... he wasn't doing much dancing and neither were they. First dance was good though.

Liked Kelly's 2nd dance. But that rehearsal footage was all kinds of awkward when Louis said that she knew him longer, but Val more "in depth??"

And I loved how Henry and Tony are all serious and glaring and then they look at Melissa and they all three light up with big cheesy smiles. What a great trio! And I love, love, love Melissa and Tony's partnership.

I thought Apolo was brave to have a 2nd guy in the routine, but no way, no matter what the judges said, did he look like he was keeping up.

Not much to say about Kirstie or Emmit. It's time for her to go and she knows it. And Emmit just doesn't seem to have the competitive fire this season, regardless what the clip package tried to portray.

[sintin]

Dear Derek (and Mark),
Hi. You both seem to be a bit confused and think that it’s still 2001. You see that tiny blonde girl standing between you in the awful “tribal” costume you’ve designed (and Derek, what is it about the Trio dance that makes you think “Hmm! Cultural appropriation would be the perfect theme for this ‘samba!’)? That girl’s name is Shawn Johnson.

She is not, in fact the second coming of Julianne Hough, so kindly please stop choreographing routines based on this assumption. Both of you please stop trying to relive your 2b1g days. Despite what you might think, you are no longer the young cool, sparkly kids with your cute little trio performing fun pop numbers and showing up all the boring older people in the competition.

Please stop acting like self indulgent little twerps who can thumb their noses at whatever dance you’re assigned, and pander to the audience with your shiny underdeveloped torsos after your scores are read. Show a little respect. Instead of perfecting your sad little pelvic thrusts, why don’t you work on Shawn’s technique, which seems to have regressed for her faster Latin dances? Instead of congratulating each other on your ‘genius’ why don’t you teach Shawn some attitude so she doesn’t get lost in your hot sweaty jungle mess and come across with all the fierceness of a newborn kitten?

Oh, and while you’re at it Derek, please take some acting lessons. I know you’d like an Emmy to go along with the mirrorball trophy you’re assuming that you’re going to win, but please don’t subject me to your ‘art’ again until you learn to emote without looking like a reject from a Lifetime movie with a budget of 30 cents.

P.S. Mark, missing Michael Jackson week is probably a suitable punishment in your mind, but please have Derek go stand in the corner with no camera and no mirrors for an hour as his penance for that mess you subjected me to tonight.

[kazza2]

Meh. Call me traditional, but these trios just don't look balanced to me. And I can't watch one without thinking of the Alan Cummings scene in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. And laughing out loud.

[Tory]

SELF INDULGENT. Finally, a major smack down from Len. His comment to Derek (and Mark) is what I've been thinking for season after season. They push the envelope too much, time after time. It's all about them. That was not a samba. For a free-style, great.

Kelly was underscored. Emmitt a 30? Please.

Loved seeing the adorable and sexy Tristan!

[superdeluxe]

Melissa is so obviously being propped. They can't be subtle about it. A 99 out of 100? Ridiculous. I hope the pimping and propping for Melissa blows up in their faces.

[mybabyaidan]

I can honestly say that I have no effing idea where the judges pull these scores out of. It's a joke really. CAI gives the trio a flippin 10 when there was maybe 1 or 2 samba moments in the entire dance? Bullshit. If Derek wants to choreograph those kinds of dances, GO ON ANOTHER SHOW.

What the hell does Kelly have to do to get a 10? Both her dances were fantastic tonight, but she is obviously not in the coveted ass licking spot like certain others. Yes CAI let's get that dig in about her pointed feet, but practically kneel at Derek's feet for doing a dance that had almost NO Samba in it.

Melissa and Tony were great, I really like those 2 so I am glad they had such a good night. Apolo too.

I will say this, when Kelly goes, I will be glad to be done with this farce of a show. It doesn't even pretend to be fair anymore.

[tip and fall]

(Although she seems to love breaking the rules as much as Derek).

The poor dear's been brainwashed. We must stage an intervention.

sintin, I am cracking up at your entire post. So much truth.

(and Derek, what is it about the Trio dance that makes you think “Hmm! Cultural appropriation would be the perfect theme for this ‘samba!’)?

Just wait. It's only a matter of time before Derek comes up with the idea of wearing war bonnets and doing a Native American themed dance.

It's bad enough when he dances non-[insert assigned style here] routines. But could he at least leave out the offensive appropriation?

P.S. Mark, missing Michael Jackson week is probably a suitable punishment in your mind, but please have Derek go stand in the corner with no camera and no mirrors for an hour as his penance for that mess you subjected me to tonight.

Isn't there such a thing as cruel and unusual punishment?

[avecsans]

This is how much Kirstie Alley bugs me: I didn't even rewind her trio dance to watch my beloved Tristan again and again, as I always do when he dances. I was embarrassed for him to have to be a part of that sham. She's not entertaining, she's not funny, and all her dances look exactly the same to me. I need for her to be gone tomorrow.

The camera work was particularly amateurish tonight, and I'd love to know what happened in the beginning to make them open the show with 5 minutes of commercials.

I actually didn't love any of the trios. I can't believe Emmitt got a perfect score. I thought Melissa, Tony and Henry's was by far the best and their perfect scored was deserved.

Edited by avecsans, Nov 12, 2012 @ 10:21 PM.

[The XZFactor]

And it'd be nice if Derek would stop excusing himself from following the rules with his own bollocks bit about wanting to keep things exciting and people watching, because some of the most memorable dances on the show were traditional dances done with little bsing around and proper technique and no one dressed like some mental patient escaped from an institution in the middle of the Congo, complete with face paint, feathers, and a leather sarong.

LMAO and word. Said the same thing after their non-quickstep when he used the same excuse. The audience can enjoy a traditional well-executed dance you loser!

The show really is doing everything to pimp and protect Melissa over the past two weeks. It's just to get rid of whoever their targets are, not because they authentically care about her, IMO. She'll be back to the regular reception next week, I think. But wow, they're really gonna pretend like they didn't see that complete lack of synchronization at the beginning of her Quickstep? And her being a step behind him quite a bit? Oh show, your scripting is ridiculous.

I think Melissa has been a judges' favorite for a while and has gotten scores I thought she didn't deserve for weeks now. I thought she was excellent tonight but I definitely agree that they seem to be protecting her big time these last two weeks. I don't think they want another Sabrina situation.

[susannot]

I am generally repulsed by Derek, but the adorable Shawn somehow makes him bearable. And I loved seeing Mark dance with them. Sure the dance was not a lot of Samba, but it was executed so well. For Len to give Shawn a 7 was ridiculous. She danced very well the choreography that was given to her.

The propping of the toothsome one is getting old. She must not be getting a lot of votes if they keep lavishing 30's on her when she does not deserve it.

Derek and Shawn's dance was totally enjoyable. I think the only reason Len gave them a ridiculous 7 was that Shawn is running away with the votes. I have voted for her every week.

Melissa is a great dancer but I don't think she has the fan base to win. I think Shawn will be opposed in the finale by either Apolo or Emmitt. I love them both, so it will be fun.

[Try Again]

Here are my rankings of the performances

Round 1 Dances [Ballroom Round]

1. Melissa & Tony- Great performance by Melissa and Tony. They really brought it tonight. Great music selection and dance.

2. Gilles & Peta- Although I'm not the biggest Gilles fan right now, his quickstep was difficult. he beginning was a little shaky, but it picked up in the end.

3. Apolo & Karina- I love Apolo's attitude. Whether he's eliminated tomorrow or not, no one can say he didn't give his all.

4. Shawn & Derek- Solid performance from Shawn & Derek. I think that I like her latin style dances more than ballroom. She executive the dance well, but lack the character needed to give the dance an extra "oomph"

5. Kristie & Maks- By far her best performance. You really can't go wrong with "Hallelujah".

6. Kelly & Val- Solid performance. However I felt that Val didn't let the moves and transition fully finish.

7. Emmitt & Cheryl- Not his best performance. It was a little sloppy in some parts.


Round 2- Trio Dances

1. Melissa/Tony/Henry- Wow! She surprised me with her Paso tonight. I was definitely expecting this dance to not be good. Great job.

2. Apolo/Karina/Sasha- Props for Apolo for keeping up with Sasha throughout the dance. I would've loved for them to get a 30 but oh well.

3. Shawn/Derek/Mark- I'm sorry I loved this dance. Granted, there wasn't much Samba but I just love seeing what new things Derek brings to the table. I personally think a 7 was too low considering the hot mess that Kristie danced.

4. Kelly/Val/Louis- I wasn't expecting her to do well with this dance. She kept up and deserved atleast one 10 for her dance.

5. Emmitt/Cheryl/Kym- Fun and entertaining dance from Emmitt. I dunno if it was a 30 dance [which I figured he would receive one].

6. Gilles/Peta/Chelsie- I was expecting much more with this performance. He did lose his footing a few times. I think my problem with Gilles is that he claims every dance to be "epic" which only sets up the audience for possible disappointment.

7. Kristie/Maks/Tristan- I love her attitude however, it's time for her to go! The judges were really nice in scoring their dance.



Predictions for Elimination

First Elimination: Kristie vs. Kelly [With Kristie going home]

Second Elimination: Apolo vs. Gilles [With Gilles going home *fingers cross*] LOL

[Shocker]

Melissa and Tony were awesome! I hope Melissa's fans do not assume Melissa is safe and cast their votes instead for someone they believe is in jeopardy. Double elimination tomorrow...fingers crossed!

[vepyewwo]

I was really looking forward to tonight’s show –two individual routines from each couple and I loved the trio dances last year, the Donald/Peta/Karina jive was probably my favourite dance of the season. But I just wasn’t feeling the show at all tonight for some reason, the whole thing was just blah for me. None of the dances really grabbed me. I liked a couple of the trio dances but I won’t be re watching any of them.

The ballroom dances were far too short. It felt like I was just getting into each one and it was over. I couldn’t really get too excited about any of them because they were like 10 seconds long, it made them seem almost pointless. It might have been better to do another group dance or maybe team dances again instead. I guess they weren’t planning to still have 7 couples at this point.

It says it all about this show that in an All Star season of a dance competition, Karina and Apolo felt the best way to try and up their scores was to add a zip line entrance into their routine.

The judges bickering amongst themselves and sniping at each other irritated me more than usual. So did their increasingly WTF scoring.

What was with the black trousers under the white dress that Kirstie was wearing? I thought she was going to rip the dress off at the end and become a dark angel like the boys but that didn’t happen. The trousers just looked weird. I laughed at Tristan’s bemusement at the theme of their dance. “So are we just walking around in nappies like cupids?”

Between this week and last week I’m sure Melissa is being propped. I didn’t like that shouting in her Paso but otherwise really enjoyed her tonight. I hate the troupe so never pay much attention to them but Henry seems nice. If there are anymore promotions from the troupe I hope it’s him.

I think this was my least favourite episode so far this season. Maybe I’m just in a bad mood or maybe it was because I had a crappy stream that kept freezing. Anyway, I hope next week is better.