Dancing with The Stars – The Semi-Finals – VIDEO

By On 11/16/2009 · 33 Comments · In Dancing with the Stars

Damn, Mya totally deserves to win it all, but I have a feeling Donny is going to take it, despite his uneven dance skillz.   The squeaky clean, former teen angel has it all wrapped up in the charm department.   Mya can’t compete.   She’ll make the finals.

The question is:   Will Kelly or Joanna advance to the finals?   I think the scrappy and likable Kelly will advance over the competent, but personality free Joanna.   Although, I have to admit, Joanna’s package highlighting her tough immigrant childhood added a layer of depth to her personality.

After the jump, read the recaps, and watch the videos.   Tomorrow, the couples who will compete in next week’s Final will be determined…

Mya – 87
Joanna – 81
Kelly – 78
Donny –   74

Tonight, it’s the Dancing With The Stars semi-finals. Only four couples remain…who will win the shiny shiny mirror ball?

The contestants dance 4 routines each.

Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson – Tango – Giles Marini stops by to help Donny. Ooo la la! – Donny looks stiff–almost frightened. He’s no Giles Marini! Costume malfunction! Uh oh. Donny and Kym got tangled up a bit in her dress. What’s Donny doing on the floor? Ha he knows he screwed up. Bruno says, “You completely lost it, it all went to pieces…” Carrie Ann says, “There was no drama happening, you handled the costume problem pretty well.” Carrie Ann – 7 Len – 7 Bruno – 7 – 21 – 1-800-868-3405 – VIDEO

Joanna Krupka and Derek Hough – Viennese Waltz – Brooke Burke visits to help out. Pretty and Elegant…they glide right across the floor. The judges should be pleased. They get a standing O. Bruno says, “This waltz had the grace of angels in heaven.” Carrie Ann says, “You took my breath away, gorgeous.” Len says, “Your hold is as good as any professional…overall, it was the most beautiful dance.” Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 9, Bruno – 9 – 27 – 1-800-868-3415 – VIDEO

Kelly Osbourne and Louis Van Amstel – Rumba – One of Kelly’s cute little dogs died. Aw. Kelly’s doing a great job! That last move? Very nice! Some of the best dancing I’ve seen from her. Sharon is so excited! Carrie Ann says, “You have a magical quality…you reach right into my heart and make me love you.” Len says, “You have turned into a competent dancer, I don’t think this was one of your best.” Bruno says, “You have to push those hips to the extreme…some things were not as perfect as they should be.” – Carrie Ann – 8, Len – 8, Bruno – 8 – 24 – 1-800-868-3416 – VIDEO

Mya and Dmitry Chaplin – Waltz – Mya’s waltz–beautiful and elegant. She’s the one to beat. Len says, “Romance, elegance…an absolute joy to watch”. Bruno says, “Love set to music…defying gravity…touch of the exotic.” Carrie Ann says, “Tonight I felt you were slightly not connected in your hold.” Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 9, Bruno – 10 – 28 – 1-800-868-3411 – VIDEO

Latin Round – Each of the Stars performs a solo.

Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson – Samba – Ha ha…they’re dancing to “One Bad Apple” . Too much mugging, Donny! But his solo wasn’t bad. Isn’t the Samba supposed to be sexy rather than like a cheesy Vegas routine? Bruno says, “Carefree, fun..that’s what the samba should be.” Carrie Ann says, “It was better than the last one…if felt a little sloppy for you Donny.” Len says, “I agree with Bruno, it’s an absolute metamorphosis.” Well, I stand corrected, then! Carrie Ann – 8, Len – 9, Bruno – 9 – 26 – VIDEO

Joanna Krupka and Derek Hough – Cha cha cha – The choreography was terrific, Joanna danced it well. Carrie Ann says, “You truly are a dancer…” Len says, “Clean crisp, had great rhythm, could have been a little more cheeky.” Bruno says, “You’re just natural sex…it oozes from everywhere…achieving the standards that you have is quite amazing.” Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 9, Bruno – 9 – 27. – VIDEO

Kelly Osbourne and Louis Van Amstel ‘“ Quickstep – Considering how tough the quickstep is, Kelly is hanging in there. Len says, “That was totally beyond my expectations…you have blown me away.” Bruno says, “Go Kelly Go…you’re like Speedy Gonzalez…” Carrie Ann says, “Go get em Kelly Osbourne, you nailed it…that was fabulous.” Aw, Kelly thanks the judges for their comments. She’s tearing up. Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 9, Bruno 9 – 27 – VIDEO

Mya and Dmitry Chaplin – Salsa – Sensational! Love Dmitry…love his choreography. Shake yo hips girl! That routine should get a perfect score. – Bruno says, “Sen-sa-tion-al!” Carrie Ann says, “Hot, beyond belief…that solo was slamming.” Len says, “Tutti frutti…what a booty…I was mesmerized by your buttocks…you should be in the final.” Carrie Ann – 10, Len – 10, Bruno – 10 – 30 – VIDEO

Knock-out dance – Dance they practiced for the Wednesday dance-offs

Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson – Jitterbug – That shiny green jacket? Donny looks like a Leprechaun. Nevertheless, entertaining. Carrie Ann says, “You got your mojo back” Len says, “This was another winner.” – Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 9 -Bruno – 9 – 27. – VIDEO

Joanna Kupra and Derek Hough ‘“ Salsa – Good, but Joanna is no Mya! Derek almost dropped her. Whoops! Len says, “That one was hot tasty and full of spice.” Bruno says, “Delicious and flirtatious.” Carrie Ann says, “You truly generate heat…I’d love to see you in the finals.” Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 9, Bruno – 9 – 27 – VIDEO

Kelly Osbourne and Louis Van Amstel ‘“ Cha cha cha – Bruno says, “It worked for me…feet precision…timing…very sharp.” Carrie Ann, “You’ve had such a great night…great job.” Len says, “Well done.” – Carrie Ann – 9 Len – 9 Bruno – 9 – 27 – VIDEO

Mya and Dmitry Chaplin ‘“ Salsa – WOW! Mya for the win, y’all! Carrie Ann, “Something about the beginning wasn’t speaking to me.” Len says, “I was disappointed…I wanted it to go on a bit longer.” Bruno says, “It was like a blockbuster, and I want to be the first in line to see the whole feature.” Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 10, Bruno – 10 – 29 – VIDEO

 
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  • bean99

    Great. Why couldn’t that happen to Mya or Joanna?

  • Miss Chaos

    What did Donny do that was so bad, I must have missed it or he covered it up so good, I guess I need to replay it. Poor Donny. But I must say, he cant possibly look sexy in that stupid suit, jacket he had on. Kym, now thats another story. HOT

  • Miss Chaos

    I have to say Ug, I liked Joanna and Dereks waltz.

  • BM2587

    The shows judging is as fixed as Idols. Donny completely messed up but still get 7s because they want him in the finals but Kelly who just danced a great Rumba gets shafted with a 24

  • bean99

    You know, I love both Kelly and Donny but I don’t think he messed up all that much or that she got underscored. It’s really Joanna and Mya who they slather over and I expect Mya to get perfect 10′s at least once tonight.

  • BM2587

    It’s really just a horrible season. I was hoping Kelly could take out butterface joana and keebler elf mya but they’re gonna underscore her all night

  • unique28v

    I think Kelly should have had higher scores. She was 2nd best to me after Mya for the first round.

  • bean99

    I loved the intro and Donny’s dance. Boo to Carrie. Not sure what she was watching.

  • mitchellvii

    Um, how is it exactly that the judges can say, “that was the most amazing thing i have ever seen in my life!”, then give a 9?

  • Miss Chaos

    WooHoo Louie called Derek out on Derek’s comment about having a great freestyle planned for the final… He said he to has a great freestyle planned for the final!! Way to go Louis. I thought that was tacky of Derek to do that.

  • http://www.irish-wolfhounds.com Buderschnookie

    Great- it was crucify Buderschnookie’s favorite songs night on DWTS.
    First they absolutely murdered the breathtakingly beautiful Black and Gold, then committed the ultimate blasphemy on Hallelujah.

    Please God, why do they not use taped music- they take away so much from the performances with that caterwauling.

  • CRB

    Mya’s awesome. I can’t wait for this to air on the left coast.

  • iluvai

    I have a sweet spot for Kellie and Donnie. I find them enchanting. But I do think Mya and Joanna are very technically gifted.

  • butte009

    Mya is by far the best dancer. I’d be fine with a finale of just her and Dmitry.

    Joanna never points her toes and her leg lines are horrible to watch (besides I don’t like Derek – bring Maks back!);
    Kelly usually looks like she’s marking it (although she did do better tonight); and
    there’s nothing suave or graceful about Donny, although I will say he can be entertaining in that Jedward sort of way.

    It’s certainly been a lackluster season.

  • Grammie Kari

    I think it’s been a GOOD season with one exception. DWTS started off with too many couples and then required double eliminations. I hated that!

    Kelly is a sweet young lady and I hope she will be happy with 4th place. I split my votes on the phone and computer. Mya and Dmitry are my favorite couple. Yes, yes, yes – I adore him. But I gave Donny half of my votes tonight.

  • Jayd

    Mya and Dmitry deserved their good marks, they danced very well. I’m not vote splitting anymore (haven’t for about three weeks) Dmitry and Mya ftw!

  • Lulu2

    I sure hope Mya makes it to the finals. She could get eliminated as people try to keep the other three in the game. But Maya did some great stuff tonight. I hope she wins, but first she has to get to the finals. Watching from the internet, Donny’s first dance looked fine and Kelly’s quickstep and cha cha weren’t that good. Kelly’s cute, but I think her time should be up.

  • LK09

    Mya is beautiful and an amazing dancer, so I think she deserves the praise she is getting. That last dance of Joanna and Derek’s was just a bunch of Joanna showing off her body and shaking her booty. 3 9′s! Ridiculous! I am so sick of the men oogling over Joanna and Mya. It is sickening.

  • Grammie Kari

    I picked Mya the first week of the pool, and then changed to Donny. MJ convinced me he’d have a great chance. LOL.

    Men will be oogling over beautiful women with beautiful bodies for as long as they have eyesight. :smile:

  • CRB

    Mya’s in a totally different league. Good thing the judges score each performer on their own “personal curve” because I’m not sure how else they could make this show out to be a competition otherwise. Kelly or Kroupa needs to exit tomorrow. Donnie is really starting to show his age but I’m figuring he’s got enough juice in the voting to make it through.

  • Lulu2

    Having watched the videos on an enormous screen now, I can see that Donny’s first dance wasn’t what it should have been, but his samba was at least as good as Kelly’s quickstep, and I enjoyed it more. True, Joanna doesn’t always point her toes when she should, but she’s extraordinarily graceful and just lovely to watch. It will be a shame if Mya and Joanna are not in the finals. I can appreciate that Mya and Joanna inspire some jealousy from women who just can’t identify with them, but it would be a shame if both are not in the finals. I personally love Donny, and he’s just fun, so I’d like him to be in the finals too.

  • http://stores.ebay.com/BookWomanBlues-Book-Nook Bobbi

    I’m going with Joanna to be leaving tonight. I think Mya and Donny are shoo-ins, albeit for different reasons. Kelly and Joanna might be close but I think Kelly is going to pull through.

  • RockiDreams

    The judge Carrie lost all credibility with this viewer when she did not deduct points early on in the season for a lift that Ms. Mya did and I could have sworn there was one in that waltz she did last night. She nitpicks about Joanna’s hands or Donny’s arms but fails to do the same for the dancer. Her second dance was good but the other two were not all that. In my perfect world, she would be eliminated and the non dancers would be in the finals so we can see just how far those three have progressed. I love that Donny, Kelly, and Joanna actually show they want to win this and how hard it is for them to actually learn the dances.

  • JosieX

    I wonder whose idea it was to put Hugh Hefner in Joanna’s “tug at the heartstrings” video. Her mother and sister were very sweet, and then there’s Mr. Icky. Isn’t it mainly middle aged women who watch this show? Hmmm. Do the producers screw around with these people the way they do on AI? That’s what it looks like to me. I’m glad I am indifferent to her or it would be kind of irritating.

    I admire Mya but I am indifferent to her too. Love Donny, and Kelly has grown on me. I hope those two are in the finals.

  • butte009

    Isn’t it mainly middle aged women who watch this show? Hmmm.

    I think there are a lot of middle aged men watching over their wives’/girlfriends’ shoulders to see the female pros wear skimpy outfits. :lol: But I would agree that the voting is primarily done by women. However, I myself have never voted for any DWTS contestant.

  • sunchick

    It’s certainly been a lackluster season.

    Yeah, the overpimping of Joanna at the expense of more entertaining dancers/personalities (Mark for one) really turned me off this season.

  • http://www.twitter.com/sarahruth3 Sarah

    Awww I was talking on twitter about DWTS & tweeted to Mya that I voted for her, & she direct messaged me back saying thank you. :) So sweet!

    Anyway, I hope it’s Joanna gone tonight. I’ve liked Mya, Kelly, & Donn since the beginning (along with Mark & Natalie), so I’d LOVE it if they’re all in the finals.

    I do think the scoring last night was about right, & I think that last spot will come down to Kelly & Joanna, I think (& hope) that Kelly’s built a bigger fanbase & can overcome the 3 point difference in their scores. I have no doubt that Donny has more than enough votes to overcome his lower scores, & I think Mya will have enough votes to supplement her scores & put her in the top 3. I just really hope it’s a top 3 of Mya, Kelly, & Donny.

  • http://myspace.com/susanatfox sumidol

    I think Mya – will probably win, keebler elf, that was funny – I am sorry I am bad but she in no way deserves to win. Not with her professional dancing past, they only show the tap dancing though – THAT is laughable. She is very good but just dont care for her. I do hope that Donny wins, he has spark, charisma and light and has worked so hard to improve each week as has Kelly – those are the people that I love to cheer on – not the ones that are the same each week as Mya has been, hasnt improved – she already knew how to dance that well. I do have to applaud Joanna – she has really tried hard and improved week after week

  • becausehelives

    just caught up with the dances. too much going today. mya clears deserves to win based on dancing. if it’s a personality contest then give it to Donny.

  • Grammie Kari

    Anyone who has competed in gymnastics and ice skating KNOW that these athletes must take dance lessons. Usually it is contemporary and ballet dance. This fact did not stop Kristi or Shawn from winning.

    Yes, dance lessons do give a celebrity an advantage. They have a certain amout of grace, balance, and posture. However, this should NOT stop Mya from winning. Having Dmitry as a partner is the added bonus!

    (I wouldn’t mind Donny winning, though.)

  • bean99

    From what I’ve heard, Mya didn’t just have dance lessons but actual dance and choreography experience. That’s way beyond any previous celebrity. How do the rest compete with that? I’d much rather see any of the other 3 win because of it although would prefer Donny or Kelly.

  • Grammie Kari

    I wonder whose idea it was to put Hugh Hefner in Joanna’s ‘tug at the heartstrings’  video.

    Isn’t Joanna in the December issue of Playboy? He has recently worked with her and maybe it was a plug for the magazine?

  • http://www.twitter.com/sarahruth3 Sarah

    Lest we forget that any of the previous contestants on DWTS have had any dance training & experience, let me make a list:

    Stacey Kiebler – I don’t remember anyone complaining that she began taking ballet, jazz, and tap classes at the age of 3. In fact, IIRC, people were actually really pissed that she finished 3rd instead of coming in second instead of Jerry Rice, or winning.
    Sabrina Bryan – Again, don’t remember anyone complaining that she had dance experience & training, and dancing was actually a part of what she does for a living. In fact, most people were OUTRAGED when she was voted off early.
    Mel B – Had training and experience both in class & working, not to mention being part of the Spice Girls.

    And that doesn’t even include former boy band members Drew Lachey, Joey Fatone, & Lance Bass, or Olympic gold medalists in FIGURE SKATING (hello, dancing on ice!), Kristi Yamaguchi, & gymnastics (hello, dance elements in the floor exercise!), Shawn Johnson. Or other actors/singers who have movie & music video experience, such as Monique Coleman, Mario, Toni Braxton, Lil’ Kim, and I’m sure more that I’ve forgotten. I think even Brooke Burke and Melissa Rycroft, while not in professions that require dance training, have still had some.

    The point is – there have ALWAYS been contestants on this show who have had plenty of dance experience. Mya is not the first, nor will she be the last. Frankly, all the “outrage” cracks me up.