Evan Lysacek got his first perfect score, for his Argentine Tango. But so sad for Evan–he was a member of Team Madonna in the Cha Cha challenge, only nabbing 24 points vs. the superior Lady Gaga team’s 27. So, although Nicole Scherzinger scored only 27 points for her Waltz, her Team Gaga membership netted her a tie score with Evan. They both got a combined score of 54.
Niecy Nash had the lowest score–49–and could be going home this week.
Live blog and Videos after the JUMP…
What’s gonna happen tonight on Dancing With the Stars: Each couple will perform a dance they haven’t done yet in the competition, including the Quickstep, The Viennese Waltz, the Waltz or the Argentine Tango.
After, they’ll team up with their competitors in the Cha Cha Challenge. Team GaGa is Pam and Damian, Cheryl and Chad and Nicole and Derek. They will dance to Lady GaGa’s “Telephone.” Team Madonna is Evan and Anna, Niecy and Louis and Erin and Maks. They will perform to Madonna’s “Holiday.”
Erin Andrews and Maksim Chmerkovskiy – “Quickstep” – This week, Maks says they’ll do a “proper” quickstep, except Maks will be ripping off his clothes, whether Len likes it or not! (Len told him last week to keep his shirt on). Maks and Erin have a spat over the stripping. Sure, some clothes came off. But it’s no big deal. They dance a proper Quickstep, Len needs to get over it. The audience loves it. Len says, “I thought the start was fine, I didn’t mind it. Erin, your best dance, beautiful hold, well done.” “Brilliant” says Bruno. Bruno and Len make fun of each others outfits. “Erin, that was gorgeous, fantastic, the lines were fantastic, ” says Carrie Ann. – Carrie Ann – 9 Len – 9 Bruno – 9 – 27 – Total – 51 – 1-800-868-3403 – VIDEO
Chad Ochocinco and Cheryl Burke – Viennese Waltz – Chad wants to get 10’s this week. Cheryl brings in Tony Dovolani to help. – That was pretty good, very graceful. “Truly a gentle giant. Bruno says, “You really maintained your posture. Make sure it travels through your fingers.” Carrie Ann says, “There’s nothing sexier than watching a man become tender graceful. Good job.” Len says, “Your arms were full of fluidity. The night you became a contender.” Chad gave Cheryl a new necklace for her birthday. Carrie Ann – 8 Len – 9 Bruno – 8 – 25 – Total – 52 – 1-800-868-3401 – VIDEO
Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough – Waltz – Derek has designed a very “pure” waltz, and they will dance to “You Light Up My Life” It’s Nicole’s Aunt’s favorite song. The aunt has Down Syndrome. Well, that was very nice. Not too exciting, but very nice. Len should like. Her aunt is in the audience with some leis. From Hawaii? Carrie Ann says, “You are by far the best dancer we’ve ever had on the show…you dance almost as Derek’s equal. But you felt side by side…weren’t connected.” Len says, “I loved the routine, I loved the performance, some technical things with the hold.” Bruno says, “You are as close to dancing royalty as you could possibly be. You actually made a few mistakes, but amazing.” Maybe Nicole is so good because she was already a frakking professional dancer? Sheesh. – Carrie Ann – 9, Len – 9, Bruno 9 – 27 – Total – 54 – 1-800-868-3408 – VIDEO – VIDEO
Pamela Anderson and Damian Whitewood – The Waltz – Pam brings Damien to the wildlife center. In rehearsal, Pam struggles with her hips. Wow, that was really dull. Len says, “This waltz was very quiet and understated. You have to work on firming up your upper body” O rly? Bruno says, “So pure so demure, you always get the character right. But Len is right.” Carrie Ann says, “I saw improvement in your legs, very nice.” Carrie Ann – 8, Len – 8, Bruno – 8 – 24 Total – 51 – 1-800-868-3411 – VIDEO
Niecy Nash and Louis Van Amstel – Quickstep – Wow. I’m impressed! Niecy is conquering this difficult dance. And she looks beautiful. The audience are on their feet. Bruno says, “You’ll never look more gorgeous, your footwork keeps getting better, your best dance to date.” Carrie says, “That was your best dance, you were light on your feet, everything was perfect, I loved it “You’ve got to lift your rib cage up, but very well done. Your best dance.” – Carrie Ann – 9 Len – 8, Bruno – 8 – 25 – Total – 49 – 1-800-868-3405 – VIDEO – VIDEO
Evan Lysacek and Anna Trebunskaya – Argentine Tango – “Don’t submit to the woman in tango” says Anna. Wow. That lift was spectacular! Evan and Anna are trying to recoup from last week’s lousy scores. Crowd on their feet! I think they did it. Carrie Ann says, “The eye of the tiger! It was so sexy, so refined, power control! I loved it.” Len says, “I’m going to dust off a paddle I haven’t used. That was fantastic!” Bruno says, “You danced like a true alpha male. You really conquered your territory tonight.” Carrie Ann – 10, Len – 10, Bruno – 10 – 30 – Total – 54 – 1-800-868-3406 – VIDEO
Cha cha challenge –
Team Gaga – Pam and Damian, Cheryl and Chad and Nicole and Derek – “Telephone” Pam’s solo is first, cause she’s hot and sexy. Chad is next and then Nicole and Derek. If one goes down…they all go down! Len says, “Start and finish are right on it. Thought Nicole was great. Bruno loved the end sequence. Carrie Ann says, Chad struggled a little bit, but loved the sexual energy. – Carrie Ann – 9 Len – 9 Bruno – 9 – 27 – VIDEO
Team Madonna – Evan and Anna, Niecy and Louis and Erin and Maks – “Holiday” Evan needs some help with the hips. Everybody is separated, so they have to rehearse separately. These guys are doing well, but I think Team Gaga smoked them. Bruno says, “We lost sync at the end.” Carrie Ann says, “The ending could have come a little earlier.” Len says, “I thought you celebrities were brave to start off on your own. You did a fantastic job.” Carrie Ann – 8, Len – 8, Bruno – 8 – 24 – VIDEO
