SPOILERS!! DWTS 10, Week 7 – The Scorecard
Okay, I admit I was a little bit surprised at one couple in the bottom two. Erin and Maks. Does make me wonder if Maks is his own worst enemy, though. If it had been Evan or Nicole, I would say fans got too over confident…but Erin was in fourth place at the end of the night. Tom B kept making a point about them being in the “bottom 2″, so I don’t even think they were playing – except maybe at rallying her fans to get their crap together. 
For those of you cussing me, waiting to find out who DID go home – Pam/Damian. My condolences, Courtney. I wish she were staying too, for what it’s worth. Of the six that remained, I found Nicole, Evan and Pam to be the most entertaining, for different reasons. As Tom said, the double entendre quotient will decrease significantly. The best part was – she made more than half of them herself!!
For those of you wondering just what the heck I was talking about when I was calling Elizabeth Hasselback nasty (but apropos) names —> Elizabeth is less than smart regarding Erin Way to set us back several decades, Liz!! <----sarcasm You know my fondness for Erin decreases with every week that passes, but that was totally uncalled for.
The Scorecard
Heidi: Called Pam exactly (and unfortunately) right. Was surprised to see Erin in the bottom 2, although I did point out that it could happen to anyone.
Courtney: Was working (unsuccessfully) the power of positive thinking and called Niecy going home with Pam in the bottom 2 with her.
Marianya predicted which couple would get what score – pre-dance, so it’s considerably more difficult. Here’s how she did this week:
Predicted/Actual
Evan – 27/30
Nicole – 27/27
Chad – 20/25
Erin – 25/27
Pam – 23/24
Niecy – 21/25
Marianya gave Team Gaga the edge (correct) and called Niecy/Chad as bottom two (incorrect). All things considered, Marianya did well since there was so much overscoring going on.
Summary
Heidi: Hey!! Called it right again, but so NOT happy about it!! I think with Pam gone, and Erin having been in the bottom 2, it may finally be Niecy’s time next week. Erin’s fans will rally (unless Maks loses control again), I don’t think Chad was ever in danger, and if Nicole’s fans are smart they will realize how easy it would be to switch Erin for Nicole in that red light of doom.
Marianya: Ugh I totally forgot about the natural scoring curve up from the midpoint of the season onward. Ah well… it looks like that Erin’s scores aren’t going to help her without the fanbase… either that or people are just plain annoyed with her and Maks by now.
I’m upset that Pamela was sent home, I think she still has a lot of legs in her run than some of the other couples, plus I’m no where near as annoyed by her as I am with Chad and Erin. But I try not to let subjectivity take over
I still haven’t seen the show yesterday (after driving for two and a half hours straight I just wanted to go to bed) and tonight didn’t record so I have to catch up tomorrow… though from all the ranting that went on I’m wondering if it’s even worth it.
Anyway it’ll be interesting to see who is going to join Even and (most likely) Nicole in the finals… it could be Erin (closest in technique) or Chad (strong fan base) or Niecy (everything else?). Guess we’re going to have to wait and see.
Courtney, Marianya? What do you guys think?
I think that i realized who i want to win tonight…seeing Erin in the supposed bottom two was a wake up call alright. You know i hated her in the beginning, i don’t know why. Now i think i want her to win, i think i actually am seeing her improvement each week and i am starting to get her personality. She is just herself, not fake like some of the others. She is straight forward and funny! She says some things that nobody else would and that cracks me up, plus she actually makes Maks likeable and i never thought that was possible! I think if she were to get voted off i would turn the channel and wow i think i need therapy now. I like Niecy and Pam but i know they never had/have a shot and i like Evan and Nicole but not enough to vote for them…Chad is cute but he literally gets high scores for watching Cheryl dance around him lol.
Ugh I totally forgot about the natural scoring curve up from the midpoint of the season onward. Ah well… it looks like that Erin’s scores aren’t going to help her without the fanbase… either that or people are just plain annoyed with her and Maks by now.
I’m upset that Pamela was sent home, I think she still has a lot of legs in her run than some of the other couples, plus I’m no where near as annoyed by her as I am with Chad and Erin. But I try not to let subjectivity take over
I still haven’t seen the show yesterday (after driving for two and a half hours straight I just wanted to go to bed) and tonight didn’t record so I have to catch up tomorrow… though from all the ranting that went on I’m wondering if it’s even worth it.
Anyway it’ll be interesting to see who is going to join Even and (most likely) Nicole in the finals… it could be Erin (closest in technique) or Chad (strong fan base) or Niecy (everything else?). Guess we’re going to have to wait and see.
The scores were so close anyone could have been in the bottom 2. It says something that Erin ended up the bottom. I am tired of Erin and Maks and their fake bickering, Erin talking back to the judges and everything else with them. But no worries for them. Next week they will be safe because they show kept saying how she is in the bottom despite being in second highest scorer.
Erin and Maks were actually in fourth place once the scores were combined. That’s why I don’t understand why her fans didn’t vote harder.
I think Erin and Maks are just flirting and i like it more and more. DWTS obviously likes it because they always show it….there is plenty of footage of other conversations….they choose what we see and that is the beginning and end of that. BTW I have NEVER heard Erin talking back to the judges…you’ll have to remind me about that one. BTW how in the heck does Chad have a strong fanbase? I didn’t realize NFL fans vote on DWTS?
Erin had the second best score tied with Nicole until Anna picked Niecy…big mistake. Plus i didn’t like what the pros on her side did chor wise. I thought Team Gaga had a way better dance/chor. I thought Niecy was the worst one and that is a shame for Erin/Evan. I love Niecy but i think Erin is still top 3….its a shame that the pros mixed with one bad dancer will mess up your score. For that reason i think alot of Erin fans might have thought she was safe for scoring the same as Nicole individually….but who knows. I guess i finally have a team to root for YAY!!!
Sorry I took so long, Heidi – still mourning Pam
I’m obviously really bummed she went home – I think she was stronger than both Niecy & Chad, and more likeable than Erin. But between Niecy’s pimped sympathy votes (courtesy of the wretched Insider) and Chad’s crazy fans, I think deep down I knew she didn’t stand a chance. Although I have to point out that I did mention in my rankings that it wouldn’t not surprise me to see Erin & Maks in a “shocker” bottom 2 – and sure enough, it didn’t surprise me. In fact, I snickered a bit…this was a classic case of karma at work. If you talk crap about the judges, other contestants, the scoring, etc. long enough and to as many media outlets as possible (like Erin & Maks have been doing for weeks now), people will catch on, and people will stop voting. Either that, or other people besides me are just sick & tired of every routine of theirs turning into a peep show. *sigh* If only Pam had injured herself BEFORE the performance show – maybe she could have garnered some sympathy votes of her own. Oh well…guess I’ll just have to throw my support behind Nicole & Derek now 
So are all the head bloggers of this site anti Erin and Maks and pro Nicole and Derek? Courtney, Princess and John?
Cassie, I started out pro-everyone (except maybe Kate)-If you have been reading the site for any length of time, you would know that. Maks’ behavior recently, however, has turned me off completely. My feelings for Erin come and go – I was totally on her side with the whole Elizabeth thing, for example. But when she makes snarky comments about Jake, Nicole and nearly everyone else, then she (and her fans) have to deal with other people not liking it or snarking back.
I think you sound very young – what you have to understand is that not liking the behavior of Maks, or not being constantly glowing and worshipful of everything he does, doesn’t equal “hate”. Criticizing someone’s attitude or what they say doesn’t equal “hate”. I called my brother an idiot the other day – does that mean I hate him? Of course not. That’s just immature. Nothing is so black and white and simple. EVERYONE does something at one time or another that annoys someone else – everyone is a human. As for being one-sided – well of course it is! It’s a blog with two people putting forth their opinion. That’s how blogs work. There are plenty of blogs out there worshiping Maks and Erin and snarking on Nicole and Derek – I see them every day, they aren’t hard to find. So what? You think that upsets me or hurts my feelings? Think again.
I’m anti-asshole. Which is exactly what Maks has been this season, between his temper tantrums, blatant disregard for the rules, and combativeness with his partner. I also disliked Kate for the same reason – they both are individuals that have spent more time throwing fits & complaining than they have spent truly enjoying the opportunity to participate on the show. I daresay Kate is singing a different tune now that she’s not dancing anymore, and I would hope that a season-long vacay from the show would do the same for Maks, if they opt not to keep him on for the fall season.
I like Pam, Evan, & Niecy because they all managed to dance and enjoy themselves week after week without complaining or getting overdramatic. Nicole has bordered on melodramatic on more than one occasion, but at least she is getting frustrated with herself, rather than externalizing it and blaming other couples, a la Maks & Erin. Chad, while his overscoring is getting annoying, has also seemed to enjoy himself on the show – so far. I’m still waiting for the Ochocinco trash talk to kick in.
Yea Maks is usually an a hole but atleast hes an honest one. I might dislike him but i respect his consistency
But good gawd, i just don’t find him goodlooking….he is pale, has a rug on his face and is not buff enough for my tastes! Personal opinion….i think women like his personality because he takes charge. I’m sure there are some that think he’s hott….but then again some girls like about anything thats not available 
I wonder if him and Erin are together though….she does seem to have an effect on him.