Dancing with the Stars Week 8

Posted By: admin On: November 10, 2009 Comments: ( 0 )

So we just have 5 couples left. And I think I read today that the finale is in 2 weeks. WHAT? It is gonna be over before we know it. All I know is Gag better get kicked off and quick! I just don’t want him to win. For those who have NOT been following my blog (shame on you) Gag is aka Donny Osmond. First glance of Samantha reminded me of Wonderwoman. She is in a red dress which is nice but has on a shiny gold belt - thus the Wonderwoman reference.

First impressions: Aaron looking like another plastic Ken doll with his hair slicked to the side walks with a beautiful Karina. She is showing off her nice tummy. Even though I really can’t stand her personality and voice…she is gorgeous. I just don’t like how far up his lapel (? I think that is what it is called) is. It looks like it is just too damn tall for his little neck. Kym Johnson comes down the steps knockers first in a pink number - Donny in a suit with matching tie.  Maya in in peach and Dmitry in striped suit with matching tie. See, his shirt lapel isn’t up as high as Ken’s. Joanna Krupa looks stunning in a beige rhinestone number with white gloves. Derek in a white short jacketed tux. Kelly Osbourne is in mint green and Louis suit with matching tie. There’s our 5 couples. Guess we are gonna have ballroom round first based on the way they are dressed. They will be performing 2 dances tonight.

Len is telling us exactly what I thought was going to happen - the ballroom round. He wants Gag to work on his posture in Viennese Waltz. Joanna needs to work on balance in her quickstep. They want Kelly to grow or go - that mediocrity isn’t enough. The judges want Maya to just dance - no gimmicks. Aaron needs to be less of a wild child.

Dancing the Quickstep, Maya and Dmitry Chaplin are up first. Her posture is great. Footwork looks good to me too. I think Len will like this - never broke hold until the end which is allowed. Great job they did!! Len thought is disappointed tonight b/c he couldn’t find anything to criticize. Does that mean she gets a 10? Bruno thought it was quality. Carrie Ann said she made it look so perfect and easy. Scores were 2 10’s and a 9 from CA. Not sure what CA was thinking with that 9. Total score 29 out of 30.

Karina is sick with a fever so they have to wear face masks so Aaron doesn’t get sick. She said that he won’t dance with anyone but her - over her dead body. So she is gonna hang in there after the Lacey debacle last week. They are dancing the foxtrot.  Oh and she is wearing pants a very cute outfit - skimpy, but what is new for her? I’m not sure what to say about this. I thought it was ok. Nice rise and fall. Bruno can see how much work went into it, but he felt it was a little bit tense - no ease of flow. I agree with that completely. Carrie Ann said someone’s foot came off the floor, but said they lost fluidity. Len said it was like watching his son in a toy shop. Len is proud of him no matter what happens. Scores were 2 8’s and a 7 from Carrie Ann for a total of 23 out of 30.

Joanna Krupa and Derek Hough have the Quickstep this week. They watch videos of Maya to try to beat her since they are both doing the same ballroom dance this week. They start in the audience and run it down to the stage. They break hold at the beginning. Her face looks good, but not sure if she is comfy with this dance. Her turns are good, but she looks unsure at times. It seemed very entertaining though which I liked. Carrie Ann said she had a few out of sync moments, but loved all the content. She said her frame was great, but he toe points were an eye sore. Len said there was a lot of running about, lacked body contact, and this was not the standard for the quarter finals. Bruno said it looked like she was running away from the scene of a crime - saying there was a lot of issues downstairs. Scores were 2 8’s and a 7 from Len for a total of 23 out of 30.

Kelly Osbourne and Louis Van Amstel have the foxtrot this week. She gets very distracted in practice so they have to lock up her distractions in a box. haha! I think ballroom is her thing b/c she looks great already. It is gliding very nicely and they are so light on their feet. She is singing along and looks so confident and comfy. Wow - I loved this!! He hugged her tight and I think they think they did great. I do too! Len thought her posture was good, routine good, but footwork distraction but the rest of her was lovely. Bruno said she was weightless - commended her on keeping her focus. Carrie Ann said her secret weapon is her breakthroughs that she keeps having that makes the audience scream for her. She needs to work on her spots and range of motion though. Scores were 2 8’s and a 9 from Bruno for a 25 out of 30.

Gag and Kym Johnson are up last in the ballroom round. I can hardly wait. Apparently he had problems this week. Well, what’s new?? They have the Viennese Waltz and he is wahhhhh’ing over not having time and not having fun anymore. Boo hoo, Gag, Boohoo! He is starting over now. So far so good. Nice gliding and spins. Ok, it was good. Ok - will admit it, but I wish it wasn’t him doing good like that. UGH! Bruno said he really played it like a lifetime movie. Carrie Ann thought it was mesmerizing. Len said posture improved but it was a bit too arty farty. Bruno asked “what’s wrong with farty?” haha! Scores are 2 9’s and an 8 from Len for a 26 out of 30.

ooh yay - dance center will be on tomorrow night. They are giving us a sneak peak right now and I love it already!!

Now we are seeing our pros dance some Latin for us. I see Mark Ballas, Tony Dovolani but not sure of the others. There is another guy with some wild hair and the girls I do not recognize.

For the latin round - they will each have to do a latin dance - duh! Plus they have to tailor it to a specific era. They do not want Don to make mistakes. They want Maya to prove to them that she really wants to win. They want Joanna to just deliver. Bruno wants Kelly to just let go and nail it. Aaron needs to bounce, shake what his mama give him, and work it fast. Len is sooo excited as the possibilities of the latin round. Woohoo!

Maya and Dmitry have a 70’s Samba. Dmitry is wearing a fake ’stache. They are going to incorporate 70’s moves into their Samba. Poor Dmitry is having a Samba block this week. Poor guy! She is in hot pink pants and he is wearing red with a pink/red silk shirt. haha! This is awesome - I love the era theme added in. I thought they did awesome. Very entertaining and cute! Carrie Ann believes she wants to win - calling it incredible! Len said she is on fire - her hips were hypnotic - she thought both dances were of the highest standards with no gimmicks. Bruno called her unbelievable. Scores were all 10’s for a perfect 30 out of 30.

Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff have a 90’s Samba. He was 3 in the 90’s. haha! He thinks it is perfect b/c he grew up then. He is showing her boy band stuff and she thinks he is going way overboard. She is getting embarrassed by the rodeo move. haha! He slides across the floor and does a one handed trick with his legs up in the air. They are wearing black and gold. She is wearing black leg warmers which were 80’s style, Karina, not 90’s. I only saw 90’s moves at the end of the dance. It wasn’t as good as Maya’s dance, but it will do. It was still fun. Len said it was tough after following Maya - he came out and performed it and sold it. Bruno said all his energy has finally made good. Carrie Ann said he is truly a great performer now. Scores are  all 9’s for a total of 27 out of 30. Apparently towards the end Aaron almost threw up. Hmmm…I didn’t see that.

Dancing the futuristic Paso Doble is Joanna Krupa and Derek Hough. They are going to be robots and look the part. Lots of strobe lights and glowing costumes. haha! They are very in-sync with this. I am enjoying it. I love how he incorporated Paso moves into this futuristic dance. Crazy but didn’t think it would work. They ended by their robots shutting off. I wished they would have danced to Mr. Roboto. haha! Bruno called Derek a genius and absolutely loved it. Carrie Ann said it was outstanding execution - she said Joanna did not miss a step.  Carrie Ann pointed out one missed step though. Len said Bruno took his word “genius” haha! Len didn’t know how Derek was gonna do this, but he loved the content as well. He called it fantastic.  Scores were 2 10’s and a 9 from nitpicky Carrie Ann for a total of 29 out of 30.

Kelly Osbourne and Louis Van Amstel have a 60’s jive. She has a green wig on and he steals a doll from her. He is wearing a wig. haha!  She looks timid in her kicks and her moves weren’t big enough, but it was sure fun to watch. She ended up on Bruno’s lap, with the doll, sucking her thumb and sticking her tongue out at Louis. Len said she has been an inspiration to him - as she has come in week after week stronger and stronger. Bruno said come back to daddy - she went and sat up on his lap again. He wants her to go for it even more. Carrie Ann said one of her best performance - it was exciting, but there were just a few issues, the doll lasted a little too long, but a few little missteps. Scores were 2 9’s and an 8 from Carrie Ann for a 26 out of 30.

Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson have an 80’s Paso Doble. They look ridiculous in their costumes. Donny wants to wear a mullet b/c that s what he had in real life back then. UGH! They dance to “Spin me Round.” I love this song. Kym looks like Madonna. Donny looks like a white Michael Jackson. I just don’t think he looks like a leading man in this. The movement isn’t strong enough or rough for a Paso, but I do love the music. Len said it was the most crazy, bazaar, scary Paso he’s ever seen, but he liked it. Bruno said no one could ever top this saying he was doing Marie and she was doing him - like impersonating. Carrie Ann thought it was hysterical b/c she loved that era but that they dropped off the edge calling it insane. I agree. Scores were all 8’s for a total of 24 out of 30.

So I really liked everyone but Donny tonight. What about you?