Tonight’s Top score was 27 by Lance and Lacey who totally made a comeback after last week’s highly-criticized West coast swing. Lacey listened to the judges criticisms, and choreographed a dance that allowed Lance to shine, and that he did. These two are so fun to watch. If they keep it up, they both could go deep. The lowest score, 15, went to Cloris and Corky. Will Cloris’s fanbase be able to pull her through this week? I don’t know. Brooke and Derrek did not deserve the second highest score of 26 this week. Len substitute Michael Flately gave her a 10! WTF? Injury or no, she was off her game. Dancing better, were Maurice and Cheryl, who only got 7’s across the board for their lovely and underrated Viennese Waltz.
My not-so-confident prediction. Cloris and Corky and Maurice and Cheryl will be bottom 2, with Maurice and Cheryl going home.
Guest judge Michael Flatley performs during tomorrow’s elimination episode.
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Tonight the surprises keep on coming with the seasons first guest judge…and a group hip-hop number!
While Len takes a few days off, Michael Flatley the Lord of the Dance! fills in to judge.
Live blog and videos after the JUMP…
Maurice and Cheryl – Viennese Waltz – Maurice’s mind is on overload! He has to remember all those steps. And he does. Their dance is very smooth and elegant. The judges remarks were mixed, however. Carrie Ann – 7, Michael – 7, Bruno – 7 – 21 – 1-800-868-3404.
Lance and Lacey – The Jive – They rehearse at the Florida studio where Nsync used to dance, and Lance has terrible flashbacks! He was the worst dancer in the group. His bandmate, and ex-DWTS contestant, Joey comes to visit. Lance and Lacey are on fire! This dance put a smile on my face. So much fun. Lance and Lacey are back! So say the judges. Carrie Ann acts like Len is dead. Tee Hee! Carrie Ann – 9 Michael – 9 Bruno – 9 – 27 – 1-800-868-3407
Susan and Tony – The Mambo – Last week Susan danced through an injury. Susan, who dances cautiously, wants to break out of the box. Tony takes her to a mambo club, hoping to release her “wild side”. Eh, she’s still holding back. This performance is pretty boring-neither sexy or wild. The judges think she’s breaking out of her box…but her timing is off, says Bruno. Michael can’t seem to bring himself to say anything mean. Carrie Ann – 8, Michael – 8, Bruno – 7 – 23 – 1-800-868-3411.
Brooke and Derek – The Rumba – Brooke’s foot didn’t feel right when she left the stage after last week’s jitterbug. Brooke got some therapy at home, while Derek worked on the choreography in the studio. Brooke is dancing very carefully… She’s definitely not at her best. Carrie Ann and Bruno agree. Michael continues to pull his punches. Eh, Brooke will get pity votes. Carrie Ann – 8 Michael – 10, Bruno – 8 – 26 – WTF? – 1-800-868-3405
Cloris and Corky – The Cha Cha – Corky can’t believe they weren’t in the bottom 2 last week. NO! He says Cloris is a cranky old woman. Cloris’s ex-husband intervenes! Alrighty. OMG Cloris really sucks. I’m not convinced she’d be any good if she were younger. That attempt at a lift was totally Lolz. Holy crap. Carrie Ann blames Cloris for Toni’s elimination…good stuff! Carrie Ann – 5, Michael Flatley – 5, Bruno – 5 – 15 – I think the judges have had it with her. 1-800-868-3408
Cody and Julianne – The Samba – Julianne talks about the stomach problems that landed her in the hospital last week. Cody attempts to transform into a sexy samba dancer. Time for a spray tan! I find Cody’s dancing ungainly, and this week is no exception. He looks like a giant dork on the dance floor – Carrie Ann likey…Bruno not so much. Michael finally criticizes. A little. Backstage Julianne tells the audience that she’s going into surgery tomorrow to have her appendix removed. Edyta will be stepping in while Julianne is out. Carrie Ann – 8, Michael – 8, Bruno – 7 – 23 – 1-800-868-3401
Warren and Kym – The Rumba – They fear Brooke and Derek. Little do they know…they have nothing to worry about. Very nice. Not my favorite from them, however. Carrie Ann says Warren’s more emotional than Emmett Smith. Both the judges call him out on his mistakes. It costs him points. Carrie Ann – 8, Michael – 9, Bruno – 25 – The scores are still pretty high, despite mistakes. 1-800-868-3413
Group Hip Hop! This should be hilarious – And it is. Susan is completely lost. Cloris is beyond…words. It’s the DWTS version of the pointy pose. Awesome!
Practice:
Group Dance:
