Dancing With The Stars – Top 5 Performance – VIDEO

By On 11/09/2009 · 48 Comments · In Dancing with the Stars


So Mya basically kicked everyone’s ass tonight. She should win the whole thing, but she won’t. It’ll be Donny Osmond, I’m sure of it.

The judges were very generous with their comments and their scores tonight. But, they graded on a curve, as you can see from the combined scores below. Yeah, Mya is way out front.

Mya – 59
Joanna – 52
Kelly – 51
Donny – 50
Aaron – 50

Either Kelly or Aaron is going home tomorrow night. I think Aaron is toast–he doesn’t have the fanbase to carry him farther, I don’t think. It’s possible Joanna could get cut too. Mya and Donny? Definitely safe.

Recap and Videos after the JUMP…

We’re down to 5 stars, set to dance two complete routines–one ballroom and one Latin. The theme for the Latin roundis dance through the decades.

Ballroom Round

Mya and Dmitry Chaplin – Quickstep – Mya and Dmitry glide across the floor, as if on air. I don’t see any fancy props, just some awesome dancing. Surely Len can’t object? Len says, “There is a disappointment for me….because I couldn’t find anything to criticize” OH LEN! Bruno says, “This is quality!” Carrie Ann says, “You made something difficult and intricate…flow with ease and grace.” Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 10 , Bruno – 10 – 29 -1-800-868-3411 – VIDEO

Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff ‘“ Foxtrot -Oh boo effin hoo! Aaron is bitching about never winning anything. aAaron was almost eliminated last week despite topping the leaderboard, because NO ONE LIKES HIM. Karina isn’t feeling well, and the dancing lacks…some verve. Bruno says, “I felt it was a little bit tense…it’s a brave attempt, it wasn’t as smooth and free as it could have been.” Carrie Ann, the foot police says, “Your foot came off the floor…I saw your effort…but there was a loss of fluidity.” Len says, “I am proud of you, whatever happens…for a young man, I think you’ve done very very well.” ‘“ Carrie Ann – 7, Len – 8, Bruno 8 – 23 – 1-800′“868-3401 – VIDEO

Joanna Kupra and Derek Hough – Quickstep – Joanna recognizes that Mya is her biggest competition. Not as light and airy as Mya, or as effortless. A lot of hopping, running and jumping going on here. They get a standing O. Carrie Ann says, “Your legs…you forget to point your toes…a little out of sync.” Len says, “There was a lot of running about…you went wrong…this is not the standard for the quarter final.” Bruno says, “Difficult dance…downstairs, there were a few issues…not one of your best performances.” Carrie Ann – 8, Len – 7, Bruno – 8, 23 -1-800-868-3415. – VIDEO

Kelly Osbourne and Louis Van Amstel – Foxtrot – The judges loved this, but I thought it was a little clunky. But what do I know. Kelly has the audience on her side, even when she falters. But she strikes me as a wee bit spoiled–she gets by without doing the work. I have a feeling it’s the story of her life. Len says, “I thought your posture was good, your footwork was a distraction.” Bruno says, “Light and ethereal…you sustained the performance.” Carrie Ann says, “The moment that you have a breakthrough, the audience goes crazy for you.” – Carrie Ann – 8, Len -8, Bruno – 9 – 25 – 1-800-868-3416 – VIDEO

Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson – Viennese Waltz – More whining! Donny has no down time. Ooo Donny. Lay off the ham, dude. Hammy and average. Eh. It doesn’t matter how he dances. He’s going to win, you know. Standing O! Peeps love Donny. Bruno says, “You can really play it…it was like watching a Lifetime movie.” Carrie Ann says, “I found it mesmerizing…your posture has improved.” Len says, “It was all a bit arty-farty.” – Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 8, Bruno – 9 – 26 – 1-800-868-3405 – VIDEO

Before the Latin round, the pros dance a routine. – VIDEO

Latin Round – Each dance will feature a different decade.

Mya and Dmitry Chaplin – 70′s Samba – They’re going to incorporate some disco moves into their samba. Oh Em Gee. Ya, another awesome routine from Mya. She’s HOT. Dmitry’s costume is LOLtastic. Diggin’ the pornstache! Carrie Ann says, “That was an incredible samba,” Len says, “Mya you are absolutely on fire…you have produced two dances….with no gimmicks.” Bruno says, “You are unbelievable…I love bad girls….” Bruno breaks into “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Tom deadpans, “You managed to impersonate Diana Ross and a strangled cat at the same time.” Carrie Ann – 10, Len – 10, Bruno – 10 – 30 PERFECT SCORE. The first this season. – VIDEO

Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff – 90s Samba – Yay for clips of Aaron when he was a bratty little child star in the 90′s. What the hell is 90′s style? Aaron is back to being frenetic, rather than sexy. He’s pulling annoying faces. Len says, “You came out and performed it…you sold it…well done.” Bruno says, “All that energy has finally made good…” Carrie Ann says, “You are truly a great performer.” Aaron said he almost threw up. TMI! Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 9, Bruno -9 – 27 – VIDEO

Joanna Kupra and Derek Hough – The future – Paso Doble – When I was a kid, we all thought we’d have flying cars by the year 2000. So, the imagining of the future as robot world is a little cliched. And all the black light crap made it hard to see the steps. Having said that, there were some pretty impressive moves in this routine. Bruno says, “A masterful reinvention of a classic.” Carrie Ann says, “Outstanding execution of the theme…Joanna you didn’t miss a step.” Len says, “Genius…the content was fantastic.” Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 10, Bruno – 10 – 29. – VIDEO

Kelly Osbourne and Louis Van Amstel – 60′s Jive – The choreo with the doll was kind of weird. Were they supposed to be kids? I don’t think it one of Kelly’s best performances. It wasn’t any better than her Jitterbug a few weeks ago, which the judges slammed. Well, she’s got a low score for the round, comparatively speaking. Len says, “Kelly you have been an absolute revelation to me…you’ve come in week after week stronger and stronger.” Bruno says, “What an achievement…go for it even more.” Carrie Ann says, “Definitely one of your best performances…a few little missteps.” Carrie Ann – 8, Len – 9, Bruno – 9 – 26 – VIDEO

Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson – 80s Paso Doble – Donny dressed as Adam Ant, is just…sad. I mean seriously, what the hell was that? It wasn’t very good. ad. Len says, “The most scary bizarre Paso I’ve ever seen, but I liked it.” Bruno says, “That had more camp in it than a drag queen convention…” Carrie Ann says, “I though it was hysterical…but it was a little odd for me…I couldn’t see all of your lines.” Carrie Ann – 8, Len – 8 Bruno – 8 – 24 – VIDEO

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

    Len has a son young enough to still play with toys?? o.O

    I liked Mya and Dmitry’s Quickstep. I thought I saw a couple of missed steps, but I might be nitpicking. It was definitely good.

    I missed most Aaron & Karina’s Foxtrot because I couldn’t tear my mind away from how badly the singers were butchering Jason Mraz/Colbie Caillat’s “Lucky.”

  • Miss Chaos

    Is there a chance that we can get rid of that awful Joanna, just ug, she dances like a stick, the other one were good. Kelly looked sweet, Mya well, I like Dimity. Aaron got fair scores. Whats wrong with Donny now.

  • idolbeat

    Final 3 Mya, Kelly and Donny!
    Beautiful dance with Kym and Donny- I didn’t want it to end!

  • smartcookie

    Is this a double elimination week again? If both Joanna and Aaron can get booted this week, I can watch again.

  • idolbeat

    I think those 3 each have a chance to win- Mya the best dancer, Kelly underdog and joyous and Donny is the consumate entertainer and has lots of fans!

  • Miss Chaos

    Mya, good dance, she will be in the final, and Donny and not sure who else. Who was the pro male dancer with the long bushy hair?

  • idolbeat

    Derek was smokin hot! That dance was WOW!

  • Miss Chaos

    Oh My Donnie looked just like Marie in that preview, WOW! And they over scored Kelly way too much, she was hardly Jiveing. Boo.

  • ShariG

    Oh nuts! I missed the show again tonight. Waiting for the videos. Thanks for posting the scores.

  • iluvai

    Oh my, Donny and Kym had me laughing and doubling over with their 80′s whatever it’s called. But I loved it!! I have no idea what kind of pants Donny was wearing. Those were crazy weird.

    It was a fun and funny dance.

  • clearone

    Derek was smokin hot! That dance was WOW!

    That dance was brilliant from the lighting to the footwork….and Joanna carried it off. It’s the best dance this season IMO. Mya was techinically perfect but she comes off cold to me. I’d love to see her get a reality check and be in the bottom 2 or 3 tomorrow night. It’s not going to happen though. That last dance of Donny’s was, uhm, interesting to say the least. It’s a toss up to me who will go home.

  • Sherena

    Derek was smokin hot! That dance was WOW!

    That dance was brilliant from the lighting to the footwork’ ¦.and Joanna carried it off. It’s the best dance this season IMO.

    YESSSS! Two more have come to the dark side! Or were you guys already on the dark side in the first place? I can’t remember… no matter, no matter. What matters is that we’re finally getting some Derek love around here ^_______________^ Amazing choreographer, superb dancer, cute bubbly guy… what’s not to love?

  • Grammie Kari

    Did Tom say two would go? I didn’t hear that.

    I have watched every season and this season is one of the most exciting because so many have a chance to win it all. Originally, I chose Mya because I adore Dmitry and they dance wonderfully. But then a lot feel she is a professional, so I switched to Donny. Now, I just don’t know.

    Regardless what feelings I may have of Joanna, she will be in the Finals. It is a toss-up (if there are 4 couples) between Aaron and Kelly. Because of personal popularity and partners, I think Kelly will stay.

    I also believe Donny can sing the dance songs they have better than the mediocre singers have.

  • iluvai

    I thought Joanna and Derrick were the best tonight with their SciFi dance. It was exciting and spot on. But I also love Kelly and Donny a lot.

  • Sherena

    I think Aaron will go.

    PLEASE GO, AARON. Or Kelly, cuz she hasn’t been improving. I just want Mya and Joanna in the finals, and I know Donny will be there, so it’s those two that have got to go.

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

    I wanted to like that futuristic paso because I really wanted to try to give Joanna a chance. But unless I’m just not understanding how paso is supposed to be danced, to my eyes, Joanna wasn’t hitting the “futuristic” arm things NEARLY hard enough. I don’t know how to describe it. I guess that the moves didn’t “stick.”

    I’ve never said that Derek doesn’t have good choreography, and his paso choreography lived up to his reputation. However, he just creeps me out. He always has and he always will.

    I hope it’s a Mya/Donny/Kelly finale too. If only for the fact that I’m sick of the “Dancing With the Houghs and Ballas’s” finale shows that it seems like happen every effing season.

    ETA: When I’m watching Joanna and Kelly, they’re both still as awkward at times during their dances as they were at the beginning. The only difference between them to me is that Joanna knows how to be sexy and Kelly doesn’t.

  • http://www.fatladysings.us TFLS

    I think Kelly’s adorable. Spoiled…perhaps; but it doesn’t detract from her charm. I do agree that she’s not trying as hard as she could, though. I loved Derek’s choreo – though I can’t stand Joanna ‘“ no grace or fluidity. Besides’ ¦for some reason she annoys the hell out of me. Mya’s probably gonna win – but she hasn’t really captured me with her performances. Too cold and detached. Kelly’s my only favorite left, I’m afraid – and I doubt she’ll win. She has it in her – but isn’t working flat out to achieve it. Pity. She still may have a chance if she tried.

  • idolbeat

    I think Kelly was a little stiff, at first I thought Donny was MJ! Not his best! But better than Aaron. I think Derek brought Joanna back into the game! I also think that dance was one of the best choreographed and executed dances on DWTS! The Paso always seems so typical – Aggressive Bull but Derek made it almost androgynous yet still powerful and mesmerizing! Loved it! I hope he gets some kind of an award for it!

  • Sherena

    I hope it’s a Mya/Donny/Kelly finale too. If only for the fact that I’m sick of the ‘Dancing With the Houghs and Ballas’s’  finale shows that it seems like happen every effing season.

    But that’s cuz the Houghs and Ballases are GOOD. They consistently bring interesting choreography and good dancing to the table, plus (and this especially applies to the extroverted, bubbly Houghs) tend to have good chemistry with their partners. I think they combine the technical ability of the older pros with the fun-ness of the SYTYCD pros. So if they’ve been in the finals a lot, it’s deserved.

  • clearone

    Derek was smokin hot! That dance was WOW!

    That dance was brilliant from the lighting to the footwork’ ¦.and Joanna carried it off. It’s the best dance this season IMO.

    YESSSS! Two more have come to the dark side! Or were you guys already on the dark side in the first place? I can’t remember’ ¦ no matter, no matter. What matters is that we’re finally getting some Derek love around here ^_______________^

    I’ve been on the dark side since Derek first set foot on that stage as a guest dancer. I adore Derek. I was thrilled he got such high praise from the judges tonight.

  • clearone

    But that’s cuz the Houghs and Ballases are GOOD. They consistently bring interesting choreography and good dancing to the table, plus tend to have good chemistry with their partners, especially the extroverted, pretty Houghs. I think they combine the technical ability of the older pros with the fun-ness of the SYTYCD pros. So if they’ve been in the finals a lot, it’s deserved.

    ^^^^^^THIS!

  • Sherena

    I’ve been on the dark side since Derek first set foot on that stage as a guest dancer. I adore Derek. I was thrilled he got such high praise from the judges tonight.

    Me too!!! :D

  • idolbeat

    My choice would be Derek & Donny but Mya is a beautiful dancer, fluid and graceful. You just want Kelly to do well! She has come a long way and her smile lights up the room! But Derek & Donny for the final 2!

  • iluvai

    Well, I’m for Aaron going out, even though he is pretty good.

    Mya has been lovely.

  • Sherena

    Ohhhhh, I just started to watch the show on TV. I don’t want Aaron to go anymore. Poor guy. He’s all sad and stuff, it really must be terrible to be the top scorer and then be so unpopular among the voters so as to be in the bottom 2. The song they danced to for the first song was really exquisite, and Karina is amazing, and Aaron was pretty good. Now I guess I’ll see how I like Kelly’s dance… I’m going to vote for Joanna though, because with scores this close I think she’ll need it.

  • Sherena

    Will there be a dance off this time?

  • iluvai

    Well I ran out of time to vote for Donny. Can’t wait to see the results tomorrow. :)

  • ShariG

    Love Dimitry, but Mya leaves me cold. There is just something not very likeable about her even though she is technically very strong. It really doesn’t matter what Aaron does, I just don’t care for him. Again, technically he seems to be very good. Derek always gets more out of his partners than they even expect of themselves. I think they were very underrated by the judges the first dance. Kelly just simply isn’t that good. Donny is my favorite personality. I love his energy and he is a darn good dancer. I am still voting for Donny and Derek and their partners even though Mya and Aaron might be better. Personality enters into it too when it is a competition for votes. Kelly really should go this week in my opinion.

  • ShariG

    By the way, thanks so much for the videos.

  • iluvai

    I’m hoping Donny makes it. And “no, I was not a teeny bopper fan of his!” lol

  • CRB

    Mya was amazing in both dances tonight. She is kind of pro so it is starting to look a little bit like cheating. I want her in the finale and I don’t care if she wins but, in my opinion, she needs to be there. And Mya is simply smoldering on the dance floor, so I’m at loss to explain the “left me cold” comments that I’m reading. Perhaps this frigidness lies in the heart of the beholder.

    Kelly was totally over rated on her second dance. I think Louis and her have great chemistry but when her feet need to move really fast the cracks show badly.

    Donnie is starting to look old and tired. His “hitting the wall” back story on the first dance and those baggy silver pants didn’t do his body any favors on the second. YIKES! He still should be in the finale (and obviously will) but unless he picks it up quite a bit from what he put out there tonight he really should NOT win.

    Kelly should go but, based on the judges comments/scores, it will likely be Kroupa or Aaron instead.

  • iluvai

    I think Donny has a great sense of humor!!! He is so awesome.

    I love Kym too. They are a great couple.

  • dreyraglin

    Mya really should win. Her second dance was my favorite. It shouldn’t really matter on the personality but Mya has plenty of it as she so cute and fun in her performances especially tonight. Donny is just too much silliness and I just rather have pure talent over silliness any day. So I hope Mya takes the win. I’m a little confused on the “cold” comments myself as she simply exudes so much through her dancing and performances which is where her personality comes through.

  • RockiDreams

    It’s funny how much personality enters into who likes which dancer. I can’t stand Mya or Aaron and wish both of them would just get off of my TV screen. I think the previous description of Mya being cold is spot on – she was good last night but frankly I could not remember what she danced this morning. I don’t feel any emotion from her at all when she dances – she just goes through the motions. Joanna’s futuristic dance was freakin’ amazing and I want to see that again. Thanks for the video link. Loved Donny’s waltz. I love how hard Kelly is working and how she has so much heart about being on the show but that second dance was weird with the doll. Aaron? Just plain ugh. Hopefully he goes tonight.

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

    Aaron HAS to go! I cannot stand that kid and I’ve never particularly enjoyed Karina either.

    Kelly isn’t as good a dancer, but she exudes joy and is a delight to watch. I also really enjoy Donny & Mya, although for different reasons.

  • Miss Chaos

    I just really dont care anymore unless Donny wins, but he is sliding down hill, age is catching up with him maybe, not to knock age. Those 2 girls, I could care less about, Derek is the only reason Joanna is getting votes, he pushes her around the dancefloor. The only reason I slightly care about Mya is Dimitry. Kelly is cute and trying so hard, but she wont win. Aaron doesnt bother me, he isnt doing anything wrong that people should be hating on him, this turned out to be a bad season IMO.

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

    I get zip personality from Mya- just nothing. She is good technically but that doesn’t count for me in choosing who to vote for.
    I find Aaron to be very needy and delicate emotionally, plus manic in how he moves.
    I always vote for who I like regardless of how they dance and this season it is Kelly- I just think she is adorable. Probably because I miss my daughter, but there it is.

    As far as performances last night I would give the edge to Joanna- and as much as I don’t like her I would give her the overall win as as well. Loved the future Paso- their synchronicity was excellent. I enjoyed Donny’s 80′s Paso as well- loved Adam Ant then and thought it was fun.

    I would send Aaron home purely because I find his personality to be grating and he is going to cry any moment now.
    DNW.

  • bean99

    My two favorites, Donny & Kelly, were also my favorite dances. I loved Donny’s first dance and the 2nd one made me laugh. Kelly is much improved and so light on her feet these days. Mya is good but I will never root for her because I think she’s a pro. Joanna was stiff in one of her dances. I like Derek and think he’s a wonderful choreographer but I never enjoy her dancing. Aaron needs to go imo. He may be a decent enough dancer but he’s too frenetic and I just don’t like his personality.

  • http://myspace.com/susanatfox sumidol

    “”Perhaps this frigidness lies in the heart of the beholder. “”

    I am with Bean – Mya is very cold to me but I am not a cold person?! If I was I certainly wouldnt find Donny entertaining – I think Aaron did so well last night along with Mya – he is so young and trying so hard that I do applaud him

  • 10DogMom

    Husband and I had to watch that Futuristic Paso twice on DVR while waiting for the commercials to get done – we both thought it was awesome and couldn’t see anything wrong with Joanna’s steps to make Carrie Anne give her a 9. Derek’s choreography was just amazing!

    I didn’t vote at all because I’m at the point where I can’t make a decision. If I could, I would choose NOT MYA (like that auto AI vote) – put me on the “leaves me cold” side. Joanna doesn’t have much personality either, but I like how she is up for whatever Derek has her do. Donny has grown on me much more than Marie did, so I hope he makes it at least to second…

    If Aaron hadn’t whined about never winning anything, I might have been tempted to vote for him, but whiners loose me. And Kelly has started to be a bit whiny, too, so as much as I love her… might be time for her to go.

  • unique28v

    Mya kicked ass!! I agree she should win but she probably won’t. :(

  • clearone

    Husband and I had to watch that Futuristic Paso twice on DVR while waiting for the commercials to get done ‘“ we both thought it was awesome and couldn’t see anything wrong with Joanna’s steps to make Carrie Anne give her a 9. Derek’s choreography was just amazing!

    Carrie Anne was just being a Queen B last night. She was scoring even lower than Len for most of the night.

  • Lulu2

    Kelly is–and it’s why she’s still in the competition–every person’s little girl. She has no dancing experience and it shows, but she still has given some good performances. We identify and we’re all so proud of her, aren’t we? ANd her popularity as Mummy and Daddy Osborne’s little girl have helped her too. In truth, her ballroom dances are good, her latin, not so much. She should have gone home last week. Mya’s problem is that she’s too good and the choreography is generally not exciting enough. We always know she’s going to deliver, but Dimitri isn’t the choreographer that, for instance, Derek and Mark Ballas (or Lacey) are. Joanne is stunning and darn if she can’t dance. That, and Derek’s choreography makes me want to see her in the finals. Aaron dances exceptionally well 50 percent of the time. His jive was great, his samba was great, but ballroom isn’t his thing. i hope he doesn’t go home tonight, but he just might. The person who is the most fun, with the best personality, and can dance, though maybe not the as well as others, is who wins DWTS as a general rule. That’s DOnny. But anything can happen. Witness last season when the winner was decided on the freestyle alone.

  • http://myspace.com/susanatfox sumidol

    I agree with everything you said Lulu – Mya is better than the others, she is a pro, so it is just not exciting to watch her, to see if she gets better each week. She already is better and was from the beginning. I like to watch the ones that get better and better and try so darn hard. It is rewarding to see them grow right before our eyes, to see the excitement in their eyes, to know that they can do it. She should be someone we could vote on each week to be one of the pros next year, see if she could do that and it would be more exciting to watch her then. Compete against “someone her own size” :-)

  • Niall

    I agree Mya should win but I want Kelly to stick around for another week or two. She’s my sentimental favorite because of her dad and my all time fave reality show, The Osbournes. Plus she had a very good ballroom performance last night even if I wasn’t wild about her second dance.

    I’d like to see Joanna go. I consider her the ice princess and it looks to me like Derek is carrying her and making her look better than she actually is. Aaron seems like a needy little boy but he can dance well enough that he should be allowed to stick around until next week.

  • smartalek

    I will be voting for Mya and Dimitri come finale. I hope Dimitri gets extra help for his freestyle choreography. Freestyle is key. It’s the only reason Gilles lost the contest last year IMO. I do not want to see Donny Osmond take it from Mya since he’s good but not a fantastic dancer. That would be so gross. I actually think either Kelly or Donny should leave this week. Neither one has grown during the season. Whereas the other 3 have.

  • Grammie Kari

    I have been voting for Mya and Dmitry from the first week. I adore the man! Talking about what some may perceive as “coldness” from Mya, I have a question. Are either Mya or Dmitry involved in a serious relationship?

    Their dancing is fantastic and they deserve to win. However, there isn’t real sexual tension as we see with Derek and Joanna. Mya and Dmitry are both sexy, IMO. But their dances have been more classy than animalistic! (OK, I laughed when I wrote that.)

  • KrazeeK120

    Honestly, this is (mostly) a bunch of D-listers trying to extend their 15 minutes of fame and competing for (gasp!) a MIRROR BALL TROPHY.

    Therefore, when I vote for DWTS, I vote for who I like/enjoy watching, not who is the best. It’s not like Idol or SYTYCD, where placement tends to affect careers. Placement on DWTS is not going to affect the stars’ careers after the show is over.

    Who is the worst dancer left? Kelly, obviously. But I find her very personable and likable, and it wouldn’t bother me if she sticks around over, say, douchebag Aaron.