Here we go again!

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!