Tonight was part 2 of the Dancing With the Stars 10 Premiere. No one was eliminated last week, but the scores and votes carry over to this week. Tom teased that there would have been a big upset if there would have been an elimination last week. I checked Dial Idol and they had Kate as the only sure safe, and Aiden leaving. That really stinks. But her fans are coming through for her, bless their hearts (phooey). The dances this evening are the Jive and the Foxtrot. How did the stars do?
Shannon/Mark - They have the Jive this week and Mark has another ambitious choreographed routine and Shannon wants it to be easier. That was a topic of contention in their practice video. Mark refuses to dumb down the routine just because the judges freaked her out last week. He was right. She's got some seriously stick legs, lol ... I loved that routine! Smiled through the whole thing. Len said it was fast, fun, energetic, but a few times they lost some control. Bruno liked it. Energy level much better, really engaged the audience. Carrie Ann said she thought they needed to make it easier, but Mark was right. Great improvement. Two seven's and a six from Len for 20/30 and their two week score 38/60
Aiden/Edyta - Aiden feeling the pressure. They have a Foxtrot this week and the two of them are not having an easy time of it. Edyta stormed out when she felt that he wasn't getting the routine in a timely fashion. I love Edyta to death, but I'm thinking that she's taken some flak for last week's routine. They seem to have worked it out and put together a very nice dance. Much better than last week. This was a very elegant showcase for Edyta. He did the steps, and yes, this week he actually had some steps. Bruno sees a glimmer of hope, payed attention to footwork and frame. He has to keep focus an believe he can do it. Carrie Ann said they did a nice job, last week they tried too hard, but this week they let the dance work for them. Len said they were economic in their movement, must flow more, footwork good, showed improvement. Edyta telling Brooke how much pressure she was under to make a good routine for Aiden. Two 6's and a 7 from Carrie Ann for 19/30 and 34/60.
I truly don't understand the scoring because Shannon deserved a higher score, I thought, than Aiden from Carrie Ann and Len.
Evan/Anna - Anna felt that most of the judges comments were spot on last week, except commenting on their lack of chemistry. They have a jive this week and he took her back to Naperville to help their connection. They had a 'Grease' feel to their routine, and I'm not just talking about all the grease in his hair. Cute routine, lots of fast fancy footwork by both. Carrie Ann is happy, said it was great, lots of energy. Connections made personality shown. Len is happy, too. Tall guys usually struggle with jive, he did great. Said though that there was something funny about his feet. Bruno called him Greased Lightning. Told him to point his feet more, big improvement. Three 8's for 24/30 and 47/60. Awkward moment when Brooke tried to joke about Evan's love of cheesecake and being able to enjoy it while he was on the show and no one got the joke.
Wow ... they just showed a preview of Tony's practice session with Kate and he said that he quit and walked out. Tony is the most mild mannered, patient man. Wonder what that misdirection is all about.
Niecy/Louis - I was personally cringing when I thought of Niecy trying to do elegant. Their practice had me crackin' up! They are so funny together, lol. Hahaha! They did a 'Diva' Foxtrot. It was really cute to watch, and, honestly, I was very surprised at how good it was. Definitely still showed her personality. Len said it showed musicality, personality, a lil sass. Compared to last week she was a revelation. Bruno, nicely done. compared her to a milkshake. Carrie Ann called her spectacular. She wants to see bigger from Niecy next week. Niecy replied that she can do big, lol. Three 7's for 21/30 and 39/60.
Jake/Chelsie - Hey, I saw more personality from Jake in that practice video than the total time I saw him in Bachelorette and Bachelor, which admittedly I didn't watch regularly. They had a jive this week. It was pretty good, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I did Evan's or even Shannon's actually. He looked kind of awkward still to me. Bruno said that Jake wants this badly, energy and determination great. Must work on procedure and technique. Carrie Ann called them on a lift. Great start, loved the energy. Len said he coped very well, little heavy sometimes, needs to be lighter on his feet. He has great potential. Oooh, you shoulda seen Chelsie's face when Carrie Ann called that lift, lol. Two 7's and a 6 from Carrie Ann 20/30 and 40/60.
Buzz/Ashly - Nowhere to go but up from last week. This week in the foxtrot he said that he was going to give it the Aldrin umph! Danicng to 'Fly Me to the Moon'. Yes, he was still stiff as a board, but he did the steps and I enjoyed watching it. It wasn't nearly as painful to watch as last week was. Carrie Ann said it was a very tender, charming Foxtrot. Tugged at heartstrings. She also said that he looked like he was so afraid to step on Ashly's toes. Len said that he will not criticize a hero. he inspires people, anyone can get out there and dance. Bruno said that he looked like he was avoiding craters while he was dancing. They got three 4's for 12/30 and 26/60. I thought they did better this week, but their scores were worse... shrug
Nicole/Derek - Nicole whined that she wanted to do a 50's jive but they got a contemporary song. Insert an eye roll here. The other stars are worrying about learning the routines and she only has to complain about the music assigned to them. My problem with her is that it looks like she is only having to learn choreography, and not learn to dance as the others are. That shouldn't matter, but it does to me. Of course it was good, but whatever. Len was ambivalent, parts were fantastic, very talented dancer. Bruno said it was phenomenal. Carrie Ann loved it. Two 10's and an 8 from Len for 28/30 and 53/60. Too early for a ten, I'm thinking. But that's what happens when you have two professional dancers dancing together.
Erin/Maks - Erin is cracking me up in their practice. She's a tomboy trying to be a princess and she's losing her mind, lol. Maks says that he's having a hard time being the calm one in the relationship and I laughed about that. They make a good pair. He won't walk all over her. Erin does look like a princess in her Foxtrot, though. And she moves very smoothly. This is a very pretty dance, perfect for a princess ... not a diva like Niecy, though, LOL. Oopsie, Wardrobe malfunction after the dance. Maks to the rescue! Bruno called Erin a natural, has ease of movement, very elegant. Make sure to finish the movements. Carrie Ann said she was a beautiful, lyrical dancer, great use of flexibility. Less tension on the hold. Erin said there was tension because she was trying to find his bicep, lol. She's good for him. Len said movement fluid and posture good but then said something about the show having the best professionals and the stars needing to shut up and follow them (not just to her, but in general). Two 8's and a 7 from Len for 23/30 and 44/30.
Pamela/Damian - She's gonna channel Marilyn Monroe with this foxtrot. Damian says that Pamela's very good at getting into character. Okay, so yes, she did put on a Marilyn performance, with a touch of Betty Boop. I didn't see much actual dancing, but there was a lot of performance there. Carrie Ann said part of being good on the show is being versitile. She brought Marilyn Monroe back to life. Len said it had an elegance and cheeky charm, work on posture. Told her to get her bust off of Damian, lol. Bruno called it a great tribute to the original Blonde Bombshell ... and the dancing was good, too. Two 7's and an 8 from Bruno for 22/30 and 43/60
Chad/Cheryl - Another couple that had me cracking up. Chad flirted, Cheryl blushed. If he did well, she gave him a kiss. Very elegant foxtrot, but he looked kind of awkward. They put some fancy moves in the middle that I know Len is gonna hate. His posture wasn't great, but he didn't poke his butt out, lol. That wasn't too bad, though. Len said that he hated it, terrible posture, would glance when it was over. Bruno said that he looked uncomfortable, cumbersome and ungainly. Carrie Ann said that he had great potential, but he has to stop thinking so much ... just be in the moment. I obviously enjoyed it more than the judges did. Backstage, you could tell how crushed Chad was by the criticism. Two 5's and a 6 from Carrie Ann for 16/30 and 34/60.
Kate/Tony - Kate was being very condescending to Tony and he had enough. Then she started crying to the camera. about how she just doesn't understand, whine, whine. He did come back, though. Insert eye roll here. I love Tony and am so sad that he got stuck with her this season. This is a freaking awful jive. She doesn't even know the steps. Get this woman off this show please. QUIT voting for her! Bruno talking about his memories and that she's turned it into a nightmare. Dance is a performing art, she needs acting lessons. Carrie Ann said on the positive side, she made it thru the whole routine. Her feet came off the floor, and she kept bouncing when she didn't know what else to do. Len said nerves got her. Don't go down as a wimp, go out fighting. Three 5's for 15/30 and 31/60. Dang she was overscored. Even Buzz did better than she did tonight, I thought. At least he remembered and did all the steps.
At the end of the second week, the judges leaderboard looks like this:
Nicole/Derek - 53
Evan/Anna - 47
Erin/Maks - 44
Pamela/Damian - 43
Jake/Chelsie - 40
Niecy/Louis - 39
Shannon/Mark - 38
Aiden/Edyta - 34
Chad/Cheryl - 34
Kate/Tony - 31
Buzz/Ashly - 26
My thoughts: Yes, Nicole and Derek were the best, but of course they were. Of the rest, I enjoyed Erin/Maks and Niecy/Louis the most. Something about Evan bugs me. He has beautiful moves, no doubt, but I don't love him as much as I expected to. I was most disappointed tonight with Chad/Cheryl. He looked so stiff, I expected better. I think he's overthinking this thing. The worst? Kate/Tony without a doubt. Yes, I thought her performance was worse than Buzz/Ashly. I really wish Nicole/Derek weren't in this. Then it would be a very fun, wide open season.
Tomorrow night is the first Dancing With the Stars 10 elimination. Unfortunately, the worst dancer won't leave. The worst attitude won't leave either. The one with the smallest fanbase will be leaving, but that's how it goes. Kate's army will keep her around for awhile no matter how much she stinks up the joint. What do y'all think? Who should leave? Who will leave? Leave a comment ...
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