Dancing with the Stars wk. 9

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The celebrities have to do two complete dances this week and even have their own solo in the Latin round. Wow, competition is getting fierce. Not sure how Ty will hold up with two dances. This could be his undoing, but we shall see. We start off with a group dance which I read was choreographed by Louis Van Amstel. He is also dancing along with Jonathon Roberts, Dmitry Chaplin, Kym Johnson, Lacey Schwimer, and some lady who I can’t tell who it is. Louis wrote about this on his blog on Myspace. Samantha is wearing hot pink and hot it is NOT, but her hair looks good. First impressons…

Lil’ Kim just looks peachy in her dress. I can’t tell if their are flowers on her dress or just what that is. Derek is wearing a long sleeved yellowish silk shirt with matching tie and a black sleeveless vest over the top of it. Gilles Marini is wearing an all black suit with red tie poking out. Cheryl is wearing animal print with red trim and red gloves. Ty Murray is in all black including tie. Chelsie looks stunning in a short dress. Shawn Johnson is in turquoise and her dress is just flowing and her patner Mark is in a black suit with matching tie. Melissa Rycroft looks like she is wearing white and Tony looks so cute tonight with slicked back hair. He looks so happy to have his partner back. Can you believe there are only 5 couples left? I can’t. ahhh!

The judges are breaking it down for us on what they are looking for when they watch each dance. Looks like each couple has a different dance tonight so we will have lots of variety.

Anyways, Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas are up first doing their Quickstep.  Shawn said that getting 8’s just doesn’t cut it anymore and she is right. She is having issues with the speed and technique. Mark seems frustrated with her. She is freaking out and so they stop to let her catch her breath in practice - she could have been crying too we couldn’t tell b/c Mark was standing in the way. She is really keeping up with the footwork and gliding across the floor. This footwork is complicated and she did wonderfully and looked like she had loads of fun. I know I did! WOW! LOVED IT! Let’s see if the judges did - the crowd loved it! Len thought it was fun, joyful, carefree, and we really saw her personality this time…BUT didn’t like how they broke hold a lot of the time as they should be in hold all throughout ‘cept the beginning and end. Bruno thought she danced like sporty spice, loved the footwork and delivery. Carrie Ann thought it was her best dancer ever, but she has to take a point off b/c they broke the rules. Rules Schmules - she gets all 10’s in my book. Scores were all 9’s for a 27 out of 30.

Up next is Ty Murray and his partner Chelsie Hightower. They have the Argentine Tango and Ty likes it b/c it is strong, serious, gets to hang on the Chelsie and he gets to do lifts. Those were his words not mine. LOL! He videos it and keeps watching it. Chelsie interrupts him asking if he is going to come to bed and he tells her he will be there in a minute. I want to know why they are sleeping in the same place. Weird! Anyways, here we go… They start off being very precise and he gets a bit off in his kicks meaning timing wise. The lift looked really hard having to walk backwards and hold Chelsie, but he mustered it. It seemed a bit slow and planned out, but I’ll give him props for hanging in there this long. It wasn’t terrible, but not that great either. Bruno said he won’t let anyone down with his strength and determination - he thinks the dance needed more subtlety and smoothness. Carrie Ann commended him from coming so far and pointed out the missteps and stiffness. Len thought he captured the flavor and essence of the dance and thought it was his best dance. Len also said that Bruno’s comments are the reason why he’s on medication. LOL! Funny how Len sees things totally different. I agree with Carrie Ann and Bruno. Could it be b/c we are of the younger generation? Scores were 2 8’s and a 9 from Len for a 25 out of 30.

Li’ Kim and Derek Hough are dancing the waltz. Kim is rushing through the waltz and wants to break out, sadly she can’t b/c it is the waltz. The hold looks good and she is gliding elegantly. She did a nice spinning move on one leg and ended how she started on her big bum with her head down. Pretty good - it wasn’t breath taking by any means, but good. Carrie Ann said her hands need to be extended and she pointed out missteps like the floor was sticky tonight. Funny I didn’t see the missteps. Len agreed with Carrie Ann, but also shocked at the quality of the dance she produced. Tom doesn’t know who Len is anymore. Bruno blamed it on the medication. LOL! Bruno thought she is more comfortable being a tramp instead of a lady. He of course means it in the best way. LOL! Scores were 2 8’s and a 9 from Len for a 25 out of 30.

Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke have the foxtrot this week. She is getting on him b/c he wants to do Samba moves. They go to a ballroom championship to see people in action. Let’s hope it helps him. They have a cool song to dance to “Fever”. He looks smooth. He really looks like a pro. They look hot together! He goes over and blows a kiss to Carrie Ann. Better watch out, Cheryl is the jealous type. LOL! It was hot yet classic and elegant. I liked it - held my attention. Len said he wasn’t heartless, but a kind person (this doesn’t sound too good)…Len said he can’t help but enjoy that performance. He pointed out that Gilles legs weren’t straight enough. Bruno thought the performance was in a class of its own - very cool, but very hot. Carrie Ann thought Len was crazy and thinks Gilles is a shoe-in for the finals. Scores were 2 10’s and a 9 from Len for a 29 out of 30.

Last dance of the ballroom round is Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani dancing the Viennese Waltz. She still has her injury, but it is manageable. She starts off with a spinning move that is stunning. This looks effortless for her. It was beautiful especially her last move. She flowed like an Angel and that happened to be the name of the song. Bruno said she was lighter than air and beautiful and romantic. Carrie Ann agrees with Bruno, but she needs to work on something with the upper body b/c something is missing. Len is still not a big fan of her feet, but loves the rest of her. Scores were all 9’s for a 27 out of 30.

Leaderboard after Ballroom Round:

Gilles Marini and Chery Burke 29 out of 30
Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas 27 out of 30
Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani 27 out of 30
Ty Murray and Chelsie Hightower 25 out of 30
Lil’ Kim and Derek Hough 25 out of 30

Final three competitors in the pro dance off are Afton Del Grosso and she will be partnered with previous “star” Cody Lindley. Also left in the pro competition is Anna (don’t know how to spell her last name and too lazy to look it up) partnered with Maurice Greene. Finally Mayo partnered with Lisa Rinna.  If you figured it out and are a sharp tool in the shed, you’ll know that Genya Mazo was eliminated last week. This week they will teach a star to dance just like the real thing. Now that’s what I call good practice for the professionals.

Now we get the pros doing a latin dance choreographed by Louis Van Amstel. The same dancers are dancing and I’m going to try to find out who that other woman is - Anna Trebunskaya perhaps? She’s Jonathon’s wife so I’m not surprised if it is her.  Someone tell me why Dmitry’s shirt always has to be open? I think he has problems with his image. Good job, Louis! Be proud! That kicks off the latin round - let’s get this show on the road.

First up in the Latin round is Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas doing the Paso Doble. Don’t forget the stars have a solo.  They dance to “Gotta Get Through This” by Daniel Bedingfield. Her lines are tight and sharp.  She has her gymnast face on (serious if you don’t get what I mean). I am loving this!! Very powerful and sharp! The crowd is screaming, clapping and loving this. Her solo was the beginning and was GREAT! Lots of stomping and sharp hand movements. EXCELLENT! LOVED IT! Everyone is on their feet just as predicted. Judges are clapping too. Carrie Ann said the song was difficult to do and she nailed it! Len liked the solo part and the twist turns - clean - precise and great footwork. It wasn’t over exciting for him. WTH? He is NUTS tonight! Bruno said tonight she showed us that she the killer instinct and she scored big. She ran and gave him a big hug…then she hugged Len and Carrie Ann. Scores were 2 10’s and a 9 from Nutzoid Len for a 29 out of 30.

Ty Murray and Chelsie Hightower have the Rumba this round. Latin is not Ty’s forte’ so we’ll see how it goes for him. Chelsie says that Gilles is also doing the Rumba so they will be compared to him. They dance to “Free Falling” by Tom Petty. He is trying to get those hips a-going. Looks a bit stiff, but it will do - he’s cute doing it. He seems more fluid tonight than any other Latin round. Here he goes with the solo and he goes over to his wife and shakes his hips - he then pulls her up and kisses her. It was cute! Len thought it had charm and was sweet at the end, but said he was a peacock in the first dance and now he’s a feather duster. Boo on you, Len! Bruno said he is one of the most likable contestants they’ve ever had and not to confuse that with ability. Carrie Ann which she could score him for they way he’s improved and how he lights up a room and said it was a still little wooden. She also pointed out the lift. I knew she would. Ty hopes the hip thing will pay dividends later with Jewel - haha! Chelsie said the hip thing was his idea. Jewel fanned herself. Soooo cute! Scores were all 7’s for a 21 out of 30.

Lil’ Kim and Derek Hough are doing the Salsa this week. Kim is looking forward to this so she can “shake it like a pepper shaker.” She is going to bring the bionic booty tonight. She is a little off in the timing, but redeemed herself by doing a trick that looked she was going to fall on top of Derek - he caught her. She shook her stuff in the solo and even did the splits. Wow they did an awesome trick and it looked like Derek was going to kick her in the face. It was pretty cool. Bruno sang to her - he likes it when she gets down and dirty, but pointed out the wrong step at the beginning. Carrie Ann said she has never seen a booty shake like that. She said it was good, but a little out of control. Len thought it was delicious, but said some control was lost. Scores were all 9’s for a 27 out of 30.

Next up is Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke dancing the Rumba. Gilles can’t wait to show that Latin lover that is deep inside. Ok, let’s see it. He is starting it off with a sheer turquoise shirt and we can see his torso through it - he’s pretty ripped. He starts off with his solo and he is on Fir-eh! They dance to “Sexual Healing.” He is smooth and has nice hips..very suave. They get down on the floor and roll around and it is hot stuff! Crowd loves it - not sure how his wife likes that ending with his lips to Cheryl’s lips. Carrie Ann said this is the most highly anticipated Rumba and he delivered it. She did find the beginning a bit odd (the solo) and self indulgent and over the top. Len thought it looked fantastic here, but didn’t like his moonwalk at the beginning and didn’t like the rolling across the floor at the end. haha! Bruno said it was a bit uneven by his usual standards, but still pretty good. Scores were all 9’s for a 27 out of 30.

Last up tonight is Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani dancing the Samba. She starts with her solo too and really shakes her stuff. She’s so cute!  Her tummy is RIPPED! They bounced, had fun, and she shook her stuff. It was fun to watch. She ended on the judges table. Len thinks she belongs in the finals. Bruno thought her Samba has everything anyone could possibly want. Carrie Ann feels like she has to point out the flaws b/c the competition is so fierce - she says take the week off - flawless. You sneaky dog, Carrie Ann. Scores were all 10’s for a perfect 30. Yayy for her! Tony is so excited and so am I! He said he hasn’t seen that since season 2 when he danced with the blond bombshell, Stacy Keibler.

Leaderboard after Latin Round:

Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani 30 out of 30
Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas 29 out of 30
Lil’ Kim and Derek Hough 27 out of 30
Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke 27 out of 30
Ty Murray and Chelsie Hightower 21 out of 30

Final Leaderboard:

Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani 59 out of 60
Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas 56 out of 60
Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke 56 out of 60
Lil’ Kim and Derek Hough 52 out of 60
Ty Murray and Chelsie Highwoer 46 out of 60

I think Lil’ Kim and Ty Murray will be the bottom two and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Ty has more fans than Kim does and he stays. Old ladies - get those fingers a dialing and clicking on the mouse and vote vote vote!