Brooke Burke and Derek Hough

Dance:  Jive
Wardrobe:  Brooke’s was small and Derek’s was not.  Loved his suit.  Her dress not so much.
Music:  Great music

Performance:  I think she really tried the sell the dance tonight and gave it extra oomph on the performance side.  Techniquewise it seemed okay until near the end when it seemed to fall apart a little bit, but sometimes it’s hard to tell that for sure on television.  Still, a high energy dance and a lot of fun.

Judges:  Len said it was a disaster and there were so many mistakes.  Bruno said the technique went down the toilet.  Carrie Ann said they had a blatant illegal lift and there are no lifts this round.  Judges not happy.  Brooke and Derek look bummed.

Judges scores:  7 + 7 + 7 = 21 (ouch)

My score:  7

Cody Linley and Julianne Hough

Dance:  Paso Doble
Wardrobe:  Bizarre
Music:  Bizarre, awful, horrific, what more can I say?

Dance:  Jitterbug
Wardrobe: Appropriate
Music:  Nice and high energy

Performance:  Very high energy.  Very jitterbug.  Very entertaining.  Very well done with fun choreography again.  They’ve finally come into their own!  And Lance lost his shoe halfway in and just kept going! Great job.

Judges:  Bruno said it was brilliant and a real joy.  Carrie Ann said it was pitched perfectly and it was magic.  Len said he danced two fabulous dances.  They definitely were the couple of the night.

Judges scores:  10 + 9 + 10 = 29

My score:  10

Judges Ranking

Lance and Lacey:  28 + 29 = 57

Brooke and Derek:  21 + 28 = 49

Warren and Kym:  24 + 25 = 49

Cody and Julianne:  22 + 24 = 46

My Ranking

Lance and Lacey:  10 + 10 = 20

Brooke and Derek:  7 + 10 = 17

Warren and Kym:  8 + 8 = 16

Cody and Julianne:  7 + 9 = 16

Well, I think that Lance and Lacey earned their way into the finals tonight.  I also think that Brooke and Derek have earned their way in over the course of the season.  So, it comes down to Warren and Cody. It’s probably Cody’s time to go, but I’d be okay if it was Warren that left.  It’ll be a shame if either Lance or Brooke doesn’t make it, though!

Cody Linley and Edyta Sliwinska

Dance:  Foxtrot
Wardrobe:  Edyta’s dress was pretty if a bit small, but the collar of Cody’s shirt was like the hat of the flying nun.
Music:  Nice

Performance:  Cody is such a sweetheart. I thought he did a wonderful job on this dance.  It wasn’t spectacular but it was definitely charming.

Judges:  Len was pleasantly surprised.  Bruno said it was his most grown-up performance to date. Carrie Ann loved the performance, but saw Edyta’s foot come off the ground.  Really?  I sure didn’t.

Judges scores:  8 + 8 + 8 = 24

My score:  8

Brooke Burke and Derek Hough

Dance:  Tango
Wardrobe:  Brooke is always beautiful.
Music:  Good 

Performance:  It was sexy, sensual, hot.  An awesome Tango.  However, there were moments I wasn’t positive that she knew where her head was supposed to be.  But those were very minor things.  Overall, stunning.

Judges:  Bruno said it was an epic drama and he loved the Argentinian undertone.  Stunning.  Carrie Ann said that is why she is the last woman standing and it was pitch perfect.  Len said they are the dream team but he saw a lack of heel leads and they got out of sync.

Judges scores:  10 + 8 + 10 = 28

My score:  9

Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke

Dance:  Quickstep
Wardrobe:  Awesome
Music:  Good song, but the guy who sang it sang it like he was singing a grocery list or the phonebook. He never has any expression in his voice at all.  Bleh.

Performance:  I really enjoyed this performance.  I don’t know how the judges will rate it, but I thought it was very entertaining and fun.  It showed off his sparkle.

Judges:  Carrie Ann loved it and thought his posture was improved.  Len said he flew round the floor and had great footwork.  Bruno said he kept it going all the way through with aplomb.

Judges scores:  8 + 8 + 8 = 24

My score:  8

Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer

Dance:  Foxtrot
Wardrobe:  It was okay.
Music:  Meh.

Performance:  It was okay, but it just didn’t really do anything for me.  It was kind of boring and didn’t really stand out.  There wasn’t anything really wrong with it, but I tend to like Lance better in the Latin dances I guess.

Judges:  Len said they cleaned up the act but the overall thing was very good.  Bruno said it was a classic dance executed in classic style and it was great.  Carrie Ann said he was very animated out there.

Judges scores:  9 + 8 + 9 = 26

My score:  8

Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson

Dance:  Tango
Wardrobe:  Very nice
Music:  Very weird

Performance:  I thought it was a pretty good performance.  Not his best - but much better than last week.  The music was not helpful to the cause, though.

Judges:  Bruno said he did a mean Tango.  Carrie Ann thought it was fantastic and he connects with the audience.  Len said last week a flop, this week on top.

Judges scores:  10 + 9 + 9 = 27

My score:  8

Cody Linley and Edyta Sliwinska

Dance:  Mambo
Wardrobe:  There was wardobe?  Not much of it for Edyta!
Music:  Yuck

Performance:  He looked very intense.  I thought he could have shown a little more smile!  The solo was not too bad - loved the end where he jumped on the judges’ table.  Overall, a good performance.

Judges:  Carrie Ann said it had effort and energy but it was a little erratic.  Len said he did two really good dances tonight.  Bruno said it went a little bit spasmodic at times, but he appreciates the effort he puts into it.

Judges scores:  8 + 8 + 8 = 24

My score:  8

Brooke Burke and Derek Hough

Dance:  Mambo
Wardrobe:  Fun
Music:  Appropriate

Performance:  I think this was everything a Mambo should be and Brooke’s solo was spicy!

Judges:  Len thought it was ambitious and overall fantastic.  Bruno thought it could revive the dead. Carrie Ann thought her posture was a little awkward at times, but still a wonderful dance.

Judges scores:  9 + 9 + 9 = 27

My score:  9

Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke

Dance:  Paso Doble 
Wardrobe:  Do you ever wonder how their dresses stay on with all that movement?  This was one of those dresses I wondered about.  Pretty, but wow.

Music:  Bah humbug

Performance:  I thought he got the character of the dance very well, and I think it was a good choice to use the cape during the solo because it felt like it belonged in the dance.

Judges:  Bruno said it was strong, imposing and very very powerful.  Carrie Ann said it was fantastic.  Len said the capework fit the dance and well done.

Judges scores:  8 + 8 + 8 = 24

My score:  9

Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer

Dance:  Samba
Wardrobe:  Okay
Music:  Horrific - you could barely hear the percussion and Latin dances need that driving percussion to make them work.

Performance:  It was better than the first dance, but I didn’t like his solo as much as the other because it didn’t seem like it fit in quite as well.

Judges:  Carrie Ann said it was good overall.  Len said he would have liked the solo to have a Samba flavor.  Bruno thought he owned the audience in the solo.

Judges scores:   8 + 7 + 9 = 24

My score:  8

Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson

Dance:  Jive
Wardrobe:  Cute
Music:  Um, what?

Performance:  It was weird music, but I thought he looked pretty light on his feet considering how big he is.  The solo was cute if a bit awkward at times.  Overall a pretty good performance.

Judges:  Len said it is a joyful thing to watch other than his feet.  Bruno said he releases a contagious sense of fun and everybody loves watching him.  Carrie Ann was amazed that his feet kept going all the time and she loved his energy.

Judges scores:  9 + 8 + 9 = 26

My score:  8

Judges ranking:

1. Brooke and Derek:  28 + 27 = 55
2. Warren and Kym:  27 + 26 = 54
3. Lance and Lacey:  26 + 24 = 50
4. Maurice and Cheryl:  24 + 24 = 48
4. Cody and Edyta:  24 + 24 = 48

My ranking:

1. Brooke and Derek:  9 + 9 = 18
2. Maurice and Cheryl:  8 + 9 = 17
3. Warren and Kym:  8 + 8 = 16
4. Cody and Edyta:  8 + 8 = 16
5. Lance and Lacey:  8 + 8 = 16

Hard to say who’ll go home this week. I don’t really want anyone to go, but I’m pulling the strongest for Brooke and Cody. I think that unfortunately it might be Maurice’s turn to go, if not Cody’s. I’m hoping the Disney fans will keep him around another week so we can see Julianne return!

Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson

Dance:  Foxtrot
Wardrobe:  One of my favorite dresses, ever!
Music:  Good song - performance was a bit lacking vocally, though.

Performance:  The Foxtrot is a playful dance that requires the dancers to be light on their feet, which is difficult for a big man like Warren, and he wasn’t as light as he normally is.  I liked the choreography and and I think it was a decent performance for him, but not his best.

Judges:  Len (he’s back!) said it wasn’t a classic Foxtrot, he was a little bit heavy and it wasn’t his best dance.  Bruno said he went backwards.  Carrie Ann said he didn’t look secure and wow them.

Judges scores:  7 + 7 + 7 = 21

My score:  7

Susan Lucci and Tony Dovolani

Dance:  Paso Doble
Wardrobe:  She looked more like a barmaid than a cape.
Music:  HORRIBLE

Performance:  I don’t know why, but Susan just always bores me to tears when she dances and tonight was no exception.  That’s pretty much all I have to say.

Judges:  Bruno said well done.  Carrie Ann said she was doing good.  Len thought she did a great job.

Judges scores:  8 + 8 + 8 = 24

My score:  7

Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke

Dance:  Cha-cha
Wardrobe:  Not bad
Music:  Interesting

Performance:  Maurice is just so likable.  I like watching him dance - especially the Latin dances - and I like his personality when he dances.  He’s definitely not boring.

Judges:  Carrie Ann said it was a perfect mix of form and freedom.  Len said it was bright and sparkly and dazzling and his best dance so far.  Bruno said he has a natural sense of rhythm and he needs to trust his instincts.

Judges scores:  8 + 9 + 8 = 25

My score:  9

Cody Linley and Edyta Sliwinska

Dance:  Viennese Waltz
Wardrobe:  Edyta was a little more covered up than usual - in deference to Cody’s age perhaps?
Music:  One of my favorite songs and I loved it for the Viennese Waltz.

Performance:  Cody was at a bit of a disadvantage since Edyta is not his usual partner, but I think he rose to the occasion and delivered a good (though not great) performance.

Judges:  Len thought they looked comfortable together, but he didn’t look that comfortable with the dance. Bruno said he was clumsy.  Carrie Ann thought it was great.

Judges scores:  8 + 7 + 7 = 22

My score:  8

Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer

Dance:  Rumba
Wardrobe:  Lance looked good.  Hated Lacey’s hair.
Music:  Great song, but it was too upbeat and peppy for the Rumba.

Performance:  I liked the idea of doing the dance barefoot, so that gets a thumbs up, but the song selection just didn’t work for me for a Rumba.  There was no sensuality - no earthiness to this dance.  So not my favorite, but it was danced well.

Judges:  Bruno said it was seductive and romantic and an inspired and refreshing take on the Rumba. Carrie Ann said it was fantastic and their best dance.  Len didn’t get it.

Judges scores:  9 + 7 + 9 = 25

My score:  8

Brooke Burke and Derek Hough

Dance:  Foxtrot
Wardrobe:  Beautiful
Music:  A little understated

Performance:  I love Brooke.  She just glows on the dance floor and she has such a beautiful and graceful presence in the Ballroom dances.  I thought this was a beautiful dance and she nailed it!

Judges:  Carrie Ann said WOW!  Len said it was more than the sum of its parts.  Bruno said it was beautiful and thrilling from start to finish.

Judges scores:  10 + 10 + 10 = 30

My score:  10

Now it’s the team dances!

Team Cha-Cha

Susan and Tony, Cody and Edyta and Lance and Lacey

Performance: Cody and Edyta’s solo was good.  Susan and Tony were boring as usual.  Lance and Lacey were awesome. And Cody and Lance with open shirts were not too bad, either.  Overall, not too bad, but Susan and Tony were definitely the weak link.

Judges: Len said they did an excellent job and Lance and Lacey’s solo was the best.  Bruno said it was on the brink of disaster and rescued by Lance and Lacey.  Carrie Ann said the unison was terrible but Lance and Lacey did a great job.

Judges scores:  6 + 7 + 7 = 20

My score:  7

Team Paso Doble

Warren and Kym, Brooke and Derek and Maurice and Cheryl

Performance: Wowza!  This dance was dynamic, thrilling and exciting.  It had everything you could want to see in a group dance.  Loved it.  All three solos were very good, but I thought the standout was Brooke and Derek.

Judges:  Bruno loved it and said they always looked like a team.  Carrie Ann said it was total teamwork.  Len said it was a fantastic dance, but it was easier to dance unison in the Paso than the Cha-Cha.

Judges scores:  10 + 9 + 10 = 29

My score:  9

I did love the idea of the group dance.  It was neat to see the couples working together as a unit and I hope they bring this back next season!

Judges ranking:

1. Brooke and Derek:  30 + 29 = 59
2. Maurice and Cheryl:  25 + 29 = 54
3. Warren and Kym:  21 + 29 = 50
4. Lance and Lacey:  25 + 20 = 45
5. Susan and Tony:  24 + 20 = 44
6. Cody and Edyta:  22 + 20 = 42

My ranking:

1. Brooke and Derek:  10 + 9 = 19
2. Maurice and Cheryl:  9 + 9 = 18
3. Cody and Edyta:  8 + 7 = 15
4. Lance and Lacey:  8 + 7 = 15
5. Warren and Kym:  7 + 7 = 14
6. Susan and Tony:  7 + 7 = 14

I really think that it’s Susan’s time to go, and I hope that Cody gets sympathy votes to pull him out of last place!

The results show will be broadcast on Wednesday night instead of tomorrow night due to election coverage. Both nights are all about voting.  So VOTE!

Recap time.

Then it’s encore time. And it goes to the hip-hop. Which I could have done without, but whatever.

Results!

Lance and Lacey are…safe!

Cody and Julianne/Edyta are…safe!

Kid dancers!

The Pussycat Dolls are in the ballroom. Yawn.

More results…

Warren and Kym are…safe!

Michael Flatley dances!

More results…

Susan and Tony are…in the bottom 2.

Brooke and Derek are…safe!

Cloris and Corky are…in the bottom 2.

Maurice and Cheryl are…safe!

Susan and Tony are…safe!

Which means that finally…

Cloris and Corky are…going home.

Enough said.

Okay, not really mysterious anymore since they announced last week that it was Michael Flatley, but either way, DanceMaster is gone and Lord of the Dance is in his seat for the week.

Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke

Dance:  Viennese Waltz
Wardrobe:  Maurice looked handsome and Cheryl looked beautiful.
Music:  It was all right.

Performance:  I thought he was still a little stiff in his upper body at times, but it looked very elegant and flowing and it was definitely romantic.  You can’t help but like Maurice.

Judges:  Michael said it was beautiful stuff.  Carrie Ann noticed an improvement but the chemistry was lacking. (Don’t agree.)  Bruno said it lacked fluidity at times.

Judges scores:  7 + 7 + 7 = 21

My score:  7

Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer

Dance:  Jive
Wardrobe:  Loved everything but her shoes
Music:  Good, but it could have been a little faster tempo-wise

Performance:  I really enjoyed their dance, the choreography, the performance.  This is one of my favorite dances they’ve done all season, second only to the Tango.  And Lacey gave him plenty to do!

Judges:  Bruno said the Lance is back on target.  Michael said he came out smokin’.  Carrie Ann said it was good old-fashioned dancing and Len would be proud of them.

Judges scores:  9 + 9 + 9 = 27

My score:  9 

Susan Lucci and Tony Dovolani

Dance:  Mambo
Wardrobe:  appropriate for the dance
Music:  it was okay

Performance:  Susan still seems so dainty and careful to me.  Everything is small and nothing is wow and big and reaching out and grabbing the audience.  She does the moves but it’s just not exciting.  And sometimes she seems unsure of what steps she is doing or where to put her hands.

Judges:  Carrie Ann said she broke the box.  Bruno said we are starting to see the devil lurking under Susan Lucci’s skin, but the timing was off.  Michael said she was the epitome of elegance, grace and beauty.

Judges scores:  8 + 8 + 7 = 23

My score:  7

Brooke Burke and Derek Hough

Dance:  Rumba
Wardrobe:  Good
Music:  Not bad

Performance:  It didn’t seem like they used as much of the floor as they normally do (probably due to her foot injury), but I think the lines were beautiful and the pictures and poses were gorgeous.  Very sexy and very nicely done.

Judges:  Michael said they took his breath away and it was sensational and she became the dance.  Carrie Ann said it wasn’t her best dance and the injury held her back because her lines were a little awkward. Bruno said she was under par because the execution wasn’t as sharp and precise.

Judges scores:  8 + 10 + 8 = 26

My score:  8

Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas

Dance:  Cha-cha
Wardrobe:  appropriate 
Music:  meh

Performance:  Well.  I think it’s probably time for Cloris to go, but that’s not to say that it isn’t fun to watch her.  She does amazing things for being 82!  But there were some flubs and the dance was slow and it’s just not up to par with the other contestants as we get closer to the finals.  But she is adorable and lovable and she is a consummate professional.

Judges:  Bruno said she is the only person in the world able to sell such nonsense as a chachacha.  Michael said she is a legend and an inspiration to older people.  Carrie Ann said it was unfortunate we lost Toni Braxton for this.  Ouch.

Judges scores:  5 + 5 + 5 = 15

My score:  6

Cody Linley and Julianne Hough

Dance:  Samba
Wardrobe:  Julianne’s hair was weird.
Music:  boring and not Samba-like

Performance:  I just didn’t think this dance really suited Cody.  It was okay, but the music was boring and weird and it didn’t do that much for me unfortunately.  Becuase I do like Cody!

Judges:  Carrie Ann said it was the most intense Samba she has ever seen, but she liked it.  Bruno said he thought they got it completely wrong this week.  Michael said he has everything it takes, but he’s not convinced tonight was his best night and the best is yet to come.

Judges scores:  8 + 8 + 7 = 23

My score:  8

Note:  Julianne has endometriosis and will be going into surgery tomorrow.  Edyta will take her place as Cody’s partner (if he makes it through - and he better!) until Julianne is able to come back.

Note #2:  My site was down and didn’t save the last two reviews and I’m too tired to rewatch it now, so I’ll recreate as best I can.

Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson

Dance:  Rumba
Wardrobe:  meh
Music:  horrific

Performance:  Usually I feel a connection between them, but I didn’t tonight. No chemistry.  This dance didn’t do it for me.

Judges:  Judges mostly liked it but noticed some bobbles.

Judges scores:  8 + 9 + 8 = 25

My score:  8

Group Hip-hop

Still not sure why they’re doing a hip-hop number on a ballroom show.  But they are and they did.  And I hope they never do it again.  Warren and Maurice were the stand-outs.  Susan looked like she didn’t know what the steps were most of the time.  Cloris and Corky spent most of the dance up on the step out of the way.  Probably a good thing.

Cloris and Susan need to go.  I don’t care what order they go in, but they are not contenders.  Lance, Warren, Maurice, Cody and Brooke are.

Judges ranking:

1. Lance and Lacey:  27
2. Brooke and Derek:  26
3. Warren and Kym:  25
4. Cody and Julianne:  23
4. Susan and Tony:  23
6. Maurice and Cheryl:  21
7. Cloris and Corky:  15

My ranking:

1. Lance and Lacey:  9
2. Brooke and Derek:  8
3. Cody and Julianne:  8
4. Warren and Kym:  8
5. Maurice and Cheryl:  7
6. Susan and Tony:  7
7. Cloris and Corky:  6

The guest judge?  The lord of the dance himself - Michael Flatley!

The encore goes to Cody and Julianne’s Jitterbug.  (I just want to point out that Brooke and Derek haven’t danced an encore yet this season.  What gives judges?)

Next week there will be a hip hop group dance.  That’s going to be interesting.  Not sure what it has to do with ballroom, though!

The Stray Cats perform Rock This Town!  (Or actually it was the Brian Setzer Orchestra I think, but close enough.)  Karina and Louis van Amstel performed perhaps the fastest Jive I’ve ever seen.  It was smokin’!

Time for results!

Warren and Kym are…safe!

Cloris and Corky are…safe?  What???? 

Well, as long as it’s not Brooke, Cody or Maurice going home, I’ll be okay with the result.

So, I guess it will be a surprising elimination this week.  And it also means Cloris will be doing hip hop. That could be the scariest thing we’ve ever seen in the ballroom. 

More dancing kids.  I love the dancing kids.

Macy’s Stars of Dance time.

More results…

Cody and Julianne are…safe!

Maurice and Cheryl are…safe!

Brooke and Derek are…safe!  (Whew!)

Toni and Alec are…in the bottom 2.

Lance and Lacey are…safe!

Susan and Tony are…in the bottom 2.

Susan and Tony are…safe!

Toni and Alec are…going home.

Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke

Dance:  Samba
Wardrobe:  Cheryl looked pretty good at least.  That’s all I’ll say about that.
Music:  Fun - one of my favorite disco songs - but not sure it’s really a Samba.

Performance:  I thought this was a fun and entertaining performance and a great way to start off the night. Maurice looked like he was really having a great time on the dance floor and it was a blast to watch him.

Judges:  Len said he got the fun element of the dance beautifully, but he need to work on refining everything.  Bruno said it was a little bit too loose and he needs to get tight.  Carrie Ann said he fell back into the freeform a little bit and that he didn’t grow this week.

Judges Scores:  6 + 7 + 7 = 20

My Score:  7

Cody Linley and Julianne Hough

Dance:  Tango
Wardrobe:  Not bad
Music:  It was actually very weird, but Julianne made it work with the choreography so I liked it.

Performance:  There were a couple of times it looked to me like their feet got a little tangled, but overall I thought it was a very good Tango that was age appropriate and worked with the music.  And I loved the ending.

Judges:  Bruno thought Cody was starting to find his mojo.  Carrie Ann said he was working the hold and it was a great effort.  Len said it was sharp and aggressive and he had attitude throughout and that it was their best dance so far.

Judges Scores:  7 + 8 + 8 = 23

My Score:  8

Toni Braxton and Alec Mazo

Dance:  Samba
Wardrobe:  What wardrobe? I think it was just mostly a bunch of strings of beads sewn together.
Music:  Excellent

Performance:  Very sexy, very well performed - Alec is great at the Latin dances and so is Toni.  She kept reminding me of Kelly Monaco, though.

Judges:  Carrie Ann said the ooze sensuality on the dance floor, but she needs to work on her shoulders. Len thought the balance between the performance and choreography was good, but there was a mistake on the promenade, but they got back in.  Bruno said she is a tasty morsel and he can’t wait to have some more.

Judges Scores:  7 + 7 + 8 = 22

My Score:  8

Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas

Dance:  Tango
Wardrobe:  Not awful
Music:  Somehow the instrumental pieces are always much better than the vocal ones.

Performance:  I actually thought her acting chops helped her in this dance.  I thought it was a lovely Tango and she got into the character and performed it beautifully.

Judges:  Len said it had musicality and it was absolutely fabulous and he loved it.  Bruno said she was the Grand Duchess in lust and it was like watching a silent movie.  Carrie Ann said she underestimated her and she pushed herself to the edge of her capabilities.

Judges Scores:  8 + 7 + 7 = 22

My Score:  8

Rocco DiSpirito and Karina Smirnoff

Dance:  Samba
Wardrobe:  I loved Karina’s skirt, but the sleeves on Rocco’s shirt I could have done without.  I wish they had removed them sooner.
Music:  Great music.

Performance:  Oh Rocco - I want so badly to love you.  And I do love you because you always look like you have so much joy when you dance.  But unfortunately, you are still awkward.  I wish you weren’t!

Judges:  Bruno said he likes him very much but all the ruffles in the world can’t disguise the lack of musicality.  Carrie Ann says it’s fun to watch him but the dancing is still lacking.  Len said he was good because he did what his mom told him - came out and had fun.

Judges Scores:  6 + 6 + 6 = 18

My Score:  6

Susan Lucci and Tony Dovolani

Dance:  Tango
Wardrobe:  Awesome
Music:  Meh

Performance:  She is a petite person and I think she just needs to dance bigger.  But the intensity and the drama of the dance was most definitely there.

Judges:  Carrie Ann said that was what she had been waiting for and she needs to bring that to every dance. Len said it had drama and passion and it was her best dance so far.  Bruno said he knew there was a tough broad waiting to explode.

Judges Scores:  8 + 8 + 8 = 24

My Score:  8

Brooke Burke and Derek Hough

Dance:  Samba
Wardrobe:  Sexay!
Music:  It was okay.  I still connect this song to Lacey and Danny’s Samba on SYTYCD.

Performance:  I think Brooke was born to Samba.  It was absolutely awesome.  And loved the choreography. Have I mentioned how much I love Brooke?  Now that Misty is gone, she’s my absolute favorite.

Judges:  Len said it was slightly too erotic and he didn’t like all the nonsense, but he enjoyed the Samba moves.  Bruno said a sex bomb has hit the building and it was raunchy with a capital R. Carrie Ann said she has a blend of athleticism, sensuality and grace.

Judges Scores:  9 + 8 + 9 = 26

My Score:  9

Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer

Dance:  Tango
Wardrobe: Very Goth
Music:  Weird for the Tango

Performance:  I actually really liked it.  I thought there was plenty of proper Tango along with plenty of Lance and Lacey spice.

Judges:  Bruno said he should be always this assured and he has what it takes to get to the final.  Carrie Ann said it was amazing.  Len called him Sir Dance-a-Lot.  (I think that means he liked it!)

Judges Scores:  9 + 8 + 9 = 26

My Score:  9

Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson

Dance:  Samba
Wardrobe:  Very glittery!
Music:  Great

Performance:  It was fun and entertaining.  Warren is very light on his feet and it’s surprising.  He’s definitely a contender although I didn’t love this as much as I’ve loved some of his other dances.

Judges:  Carrie Ann said it was lacking a little content.  Len said he makes him smile but there was too much gyrating.  Bruno said he took it a little bit too easy this week.

Judges Scores:  8 + 7 + 7 = 22

My Score:  7

This week’s scores are combined with last week’s scores, so that will be reflected in the judges’ ranking.

Judges Ranking:

1. Brooke and Derek:  26 + 28 = 54
2. Lance and Lacey:  26 + 22 = 48
3. Warren and Kym:  22 + 25 = 47
4. Susan and Tony:  24 + 21 = 45
5. Cody and Julianne:  23 + 21 = 44
5. Toni and Alec:  22 + 22 = 44
5. Maurice and Cheryl:  20 + 24 = 44
8. Cloris and Corky:  22 + 16 = 38
8. Rocco and Karina:  18 + 20 = 38

My Ranking:

1. Brooke and Derek:  9
2. Lance and Lacey:  9
3. Cody and Julianne:  8
4. Susan and Tony:  8
5. Toni and Alec:  8
6. Cloris and Corky:  8
7. Warren and Kym:  7
8. Maurice and Cheryl:  7
9. Rocco and Karina: 6

By the way, if you’re curious, here is how the judges ranked the dancers on just tonight’s dances:

1. Brooke and Derek: 26
1. Lance and Lacey: 26
3. Susan and Tony: 24
4. Cody and Julianne: 23
5. Warren and Kym: 22
5. Toni and Alec: 22
5. Cloris and Corky: 22
8. Maurice and Cheryl: 20
9. Rocco and Karina: 18

Maks and Edyta dance the Jive that he was supposed to dance with Misty.  It was fun!

Results…

Brooke and Derek are…safe!

Cloris and Corky are…safe!

Kool and the Gang perform.  I love them!

Maurice and Cheryl are…safe!

The Rockettes perform!

Jennifer Hudson performs.

Warren and Kym are…safe!

Toni and Alec are….safe!

Hey!  Guess what?  No one’s going home.  But they’re going to tell us who WOULD have been going home and this week’s scores will be combined with next week’s scores.

Susan and Tony are…safe!

Cody and Julianne are…safe!

Lance and Lacey are…safe!

Rocco and Karina would have been going home.  But they’re not!

Misty May-Treanor injured herself during practice on Friday.  She and Maks were not introduced with the rest of the the couples at the top of the show.  We’ll revisit this later.

Susan Lucci and Tony Dovolani

Dance:  Jive
Wardrobe:  Cute
Music:  Not too bad

Performance:  I thought Tony kind over overdanced it compared to her.  She was a little too understated and he oversold it a bit.  But I think she did a decent job and the choreography was appropriate for someone of her age. (Note:  She does have an ankle injury that was wrapped.)

Judges:  Len said she did a very good job.  Bruno said she had the look right but her footwork was a bit unsteady.  Carrie Ann thought she seemed a bit timid.

Judges Scores:  7 + 7 + 7 = 21

My score:  7

Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer

Dance:  Viennese Waltz
Wardrobe:  Did not like the colors.
Music:  Did not like the music.

Performance:  Liked the performance even though it was very traditional.  I would have enjoyed it more with different costumes and music, though.

Judges:  Bruno said it looked a bit labored and lacked freedom.  Carrie Ann thought it was fantastic and the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary.  Len said it was flat-footed, poor posture, but great musicality and their best dance so far.

Judges Scores:  8 + 7 + 7 = 22

My score:  7

Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke

Dance:  Jive
Wardrobe:  Appropriate
Music:  Appropriate (but the singing was meh)

Performance:  I thought he was a tiny bit heavy in his feet, but it was an enjoyable performance and I thought he really brought out the spirit of the dance.

Judges:  Carrie Ann said it was full throttle and fantastic.  Len said it was fast, bright and lively.  Bruno said it had energy and a sense of fun.

Judges Scores:  8 + 8 + 8 = 24

My score:  8

Rocco DiSpirito and Karina Smirnoff

Dance:  Viennese Waltz
Wardrobe:  Weird
Music:  Weird, but kind of amusing.

Performance:  I thought this was his best performance.  Still a little awkward, but he’s making progress!

Judges:  Len said there were elements that were very very good.  Bruno said he needs to break out of the bad habies.  Carrie Ann thought he was the most improved.

Judges Scores:  7 + 7 + 6 = 20

My score:  7

Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson

Dance:  Viennese Waltz
Wardrobe:  Okay
Music:  Good

Performance:  There were many moments of brilliance.  There were also some moments where he looked a little awkward, but mostly it was great.  There was a part of the dance where he literally looked like he was floating across the dance floor and that was awesome.

Judges:  Bruno said it was big, smooth and beautiful.  Carrie Ann was blown away.  Len said he’s giving the skinny people a run for their money.

Judges Scores:  9 + 8 + 8 = 25

My score:  9

Cody Linley and Julianne Hough

Dance:  Jive
Wardrobe:  Perfect other than the glittery pantyhose
Music:  Awesome

Performance:  LOVED IT!  My favorite Jive of the night so far.  This dance was perfect for his personality and Julianne just nailed the choreography.  Awesome!

Judges:  Carrie Ann thought it was a little awkward.  Len said the first half was fantastic and then it got repetitious.  Bruno said he spent too much time playing with her legs.

Judges Scores:  7 + 7 + 7 = 21

My score:  8

Toni Braxton and Alec Mazo

Dance:  Viennese Waltz
Wardrobe:  Ugly
Music:  Bizarre

Performance:  I’m still trying to get past the ugly dress and the bizarre music.  The performance was okay, but I love the Viennese Waltz for it’s romance and there was none in this dance.  Not their fault so much as the fault of the music.  Just didn’t care for it.

Judges:  Len didn’t enjoy it very much.  Bruno said they took a huge risk.  Carrie Ann liked it.

Judges Scores:  8 + 7 + 7 = 22

My score:  6

Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas

Dance:  Jive
Wardrobe:  Appropriate
Music:  Good

Performance:  Hysterical, kooky, and over the top.

Judges:  Bruno said it was beyond comprehension.  Carrie Ann said she was speechless. Len said they did do one basic step.

Judges Scores:  6 + 5 + 5 = 16

My score:   6

Brooke Burke and Derek Hough

Dance:  Viennese Waltz
Wardrobe:  Beautiful
Music:  Beautiful

Performance:  Stunning, beautiful, exquisite, elegant, best dance of the night and the kiss she gave her daughter at the end made me cry.

Judges:  Carrie Ann said it is a pleasure to watch her.  Len said best dance of the season. Bruno said it was dazzlingly beautiful.

Judges Scores:  9 + 10 + 9 = 28

My score:  10

Misty May-Treanor talks about her injury which occurred on Friday.  She was diagnosed with a ruptured achilles tendon, so obviously she’s out for the season.  Which also means my Maks is out for the season.  Sad!  But more importantly, what does this mean for Misty the volleyball player?  She was planning on taking time off anyway, so she’ll go into surgery tomorrow, and maybe she and Kerri will have some babies!  

Judges Ranking

1. Brooke and Derek:  28
2. Warren and Kym:  25
3. Maurice and Cheryl:  24
4. Lance and Lacey:  22
4. Toni and Alec: 22
6. Cody and Julianne:  21
6. Susan and Tony:  21
8. Rocco and Karina:  20
9. Cloris and Corky:  16

My Ranking

1. Brooke and Derek:  10
2. Warren and Kym:  9
3. Cody and Julianne:  8
4. Maurice and Cheryl:  8
5. Lance and Lacey:  7
6. Susan and Tony:  7
7. Rocco and Karina:  7
8. Toni and Alec:  6
9. Cloris and Corky:  6

Who’s going home? Well, with Misty May-Treanor withdrawing, my bet is that everyone lives for another week. But Maks! Boohoo!

Results!

Toni and Alec are…safe!

Rocco and Karina are…safe!

Jessica Simpson sings.  I fast forward.

Cody and Julianne are…safe!

Brooke and Derek are…safe!

Next up, a piece on Bruno and Len and their travelling back and forth between LA and London to do both versions of the show.

Dancing which I fast forward through because I want results!

Jessica Simpson sings again.  I don’t fast forward only because Maks is dancing.  But if she doesn’t stop tongue kissing the microphone, I might have to anyway.

Susan and Tony are…safe!

Warren and Kym are…safe!

Maurice and Cheryl are…safe!

Lance and Lacey are…safe!

Misty and Maks are…safe!

Cloris and Corky are…safe!

Kim and Mark are…going home.