DWTS Season 10, Week 8 – The Pros Blog
Okay, have all the other bloggers fallen off the face of the earth? Is it just Derek and Maks now?? If you know of another one, clue me in. Thx. 🙂
Oh Maks. I started this season so fond of you. Why must you keep proving me right about everything?? :::sigh::: And now you and Erin both are whining all over twitter because TV Guide didn’t put you on the cover? From TV Guide…
Everyone’s talking to me about Erin’s jump off the stage and how she was flipping out in the rehearsal package. It wasn’t as big of a deal as they showed. She was just concerned, but she wasn’t scared to jump a few feet into the air. I just told her to jump and she did it, and we had a lot of fun with our Argentine tango. I think we’re the only ones left who actually have fun. There have been a lot of things said about Nicole and I know some people find her crying a little absurd, but it’s the way she does things. I think Evan has a lot to prove and Chad as well, but he needs to rein in his antics in rehearsals. We’re looking at everybody else, like, “Why is everybody stressing out?”
How does one claim their package is over exaggerated and in the next breath seem to take the other packages at face value??
We have a paso next week, which I’m very excited about. We’re going to try and do something cool with what we’ve got. Erin’s open-minded about this one. Honestly, she’s open-minded with everything, but I didn’t want to tap into that until it counted, like now. We’ve came up with stuff people didn’t expect the last few weeks. We’re doing stuff beyond what needed to be done. I pride myself that I really did teach Erin how to ballroom dance. She has learned how to dance and we did it our way. We didn’t come out with gimmicky stuff in the beginning. We’ve done dances the way they were supposed to be. Now, we’re brining a little bit of X factor. I’m sad to say that I feel like we’re not being looked as contenders. We’re definitely a darkhorse. But, like I said, it’s a matter of opinion and choice. We’re not focused on what everyone’s doing; we’re just focused our ourselves. I think our paso’s going to be cool. The celebrities have to do a 15-20 second solo in the Latin round, so I think I’ll have Erin knock it out in the beginning.
Does he really believe he didn’t come out with any gimmicky stuff in the beginning?? And dude, you spent more than half your blog focusing on other people.
We also have the Viennese waltz, which we’ll be more traditional with. I’m not going to go too out there. We’re going to put up the Viennese waltz. There’s a bit of inconsistency in the judges’ comments again, which shows in everybody’s performance. Nicole came out earlier this season and was heavily criticized for not doing a proper quickstep. On Monday, she came out with an amazing dance, but I didn’t think her routine had a lot of foxtrot in it. However, everybody praised it. So we were all confused. We’re not criticizing Nicole. We’re just not sure what the judges are looking for. I think when they critique Erin, they see something in her that they can’t describe, whether it’s positive or negative. They speak, speak, speak and then give her an 8. I really admire Chad for bringing it every week and trying his hardest, but he got the same score for his jive, which, in my opinion, was not on par technique-wise with Erin. So go figure. It’s the way the competition goes.
Okay, so the pros blogging isn’t necessarily a good idea. 🙂 Next, Derek – Ok! Magazine. Pretty interesting to hear how he came up with the dances.
The funny part is, although our Paso caused more of a sensation, I was much more comfortable with the foxtrot in rehearsals. Immediately when I heard the song we were given, “Haven’t Met You Yet,” I was like, this is going to be fun. Already, I saw a story in my head; it was instant. When that happens, you always know it’s going to be good — or at least, you’re going to enjoy it.
I saw a vision in my head immediately for this foxtrot and Nicole gave me her input, too. It was Nicole’s idea to have us reading newspapers to start the dance. We played out the theme of two strangers who don’t know each other but then look at each other and instantly fall in love. Through the whole dance, we’re desperately in love with each other. I felt it was very Gene Kelly over the top. Then, at the end, we sit down and we still haven’t met each other yet — it was all in each other’s heads.
When I first heard the concept for our second dance, a 1950s style Paso Doble, I thought, are you trying to sabotage me? What’s going on here?! For the 1950s, you usually think of something fun and light, not dark and fiery, as the Paso usually is performed. I was like, I don’t get it. I decided let’s just do a Paso, and then I’ll add little touches in there to make it say the 1950s.
So, everyone is talking about Nicole crying in rehearsal after that footage was shown on DWTS Monday night. A lot of times I lose my temper and get upset in rehearsal, but you don’t see that because producers want to focus on the celebrity. Most of the time, Nicole is the funniest girl I know and we have a blast and then for a short moment it’s a little too much for her — and then that’s the ENTIRE story on TV. They only want to show the tears because it’s more dramatic. But we hope to prove to viewers how much fun we’re having. After all, we wouldn’t be doing so well on the show otherwise!
The truth is, though, I want to cry right now because I’m so overwhelmed. It’s week eight and there is so much pressure. I don’t think people fully know how many hours we’re putting in. For example, on Wednesday, we practiced from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and we felt like we didn’t achieve enough, but Nicole had to go record for an upcoming album.
She comes back to dance rehearsal then for another four hours, if you read his whole blog. I’m sure the Maks fans will be all up in arms that I’m showing favoritism toward Derek – but I challenge you to read Derek’s blog and find where he talks about anyone other than himself and Nicole.
The funny thing about Maks’ hardcore campaign to sabotage Derek and Nicole because she’s a so-called “professional dancer” is that in Maks’ first blog of the season, he said Nicole was just like Mel B. Just like with everything with Maks, it’s always okay if it benefits him. But god forbid his so called friends Derek or Tony get a partner with previous experience, it’s unfair. I used to be a huge Maks fan, but his jealousy and bitterness and ego is out of control. I hope he doesn’t need votes from the MANY Derek fans next season, if Derek doesn’t return. All of my votes would have gone to Maks, but not anymore.
Wow, I’m not sure how I want to respond about Maks blog right now, let’s just say, I’m incredibly disappointed in him and his continuing to show animosity towards Derek is becoming overbearing. I said this before I think he’s jealous of both Derek & Julianne but when they did the tour he sort of changed my mind. He should be ashamed of himself and as a matter of fact I’m surprised TV Guide gave him the spot to blog for several reasons. I’ve always felt he uses his friends to benefit himself, first Karina, now Derek. Well Maks, you’ve definitely lost a fan in me.
Oh please Maks. I just find it annoying that he said that about their packages, when they are always “fighting”. He and Erin are using their relationship or whatever it is to get votes. Erin just irritates me. The whole blog just comes off really arrogant to me.
LOL! “Whining all over Twitter”? Maks made two posts about it. Of course, it’s not surprising this silly little biased website would consider two posts being “all over Twitter” while Derek’s multiple posts whining about his intro packages gets no mention.
And spare us the “I was so fond of you” crap. Ever since I stumbled across this place early in the season, the anti-Maks sentiment has been ringing loud and clear.
Yea i agree with the poster before me, why are you guys all up in arms about what Erin and Maks do/say? Then somehow try to turn it…I looked at what he said on Twitter (and Erin) just trying to look at the bright side of being snubbed by tv guide…whats wrong with trying to get that underdog spirit going? Sports figures/teams use that method ALL the time. Its funny because if you look at his blog history he always talks about the show in general and alot of the other dancers/pros and all. He says a few things about Nicole and her fans jump on it like cats in heat. He talked about everyone equally and all i hear about is whining from *one* fanbase. They even tried to skew the recommended votes lol! I think a certain fanbase is worried alright and judging from what i’m seeing/hearing outside of the internet…they have reason to be worried.
Then whatever Maks says automatically gets put on Erin…amazing. Trying to make the girl look like a bad person. Do you really have nothing better to do then to bring another human being down? None of us personally know any of the people we talk about…so why go nuts on them? Seriously, most of the stuff posted online is fake anyways…chill. Its sad a few people in one fanbase can turn so crazy and try to start a war. Its kinda stupid really, if you want to win you’d think they would be quiet about it and let their votes speak for them. Now, they’ve no doubt annoyed another fanbase with no end in sight.
I like Erin, but after reading this blog I don’t really know what to think of Maks. I thought that he would know that it isn’t really smart to talk like that about his competition. How many seasons has he done by now?
Anyways, he says he is the dark horse on the show and that he doesn’t know why he & Erin aren’t on the cover. But what about Chad? I know he probably won’t be in the finale (his dancing isn’t good enough and I don’t think that his fanbase is big enough to save him), but you can’t count him out. Doesn’t that make him the dark horse?
I understand that, here on Derek’s forum, you are used to his style of speaking only about himself in his blog . . . typical of Derek in general.
But Maks’ blog for a couple seasons has been his commentary on the entire show, not just his partnership. So get over the idea that his comments about others are attacks. Read with a more objective eye, and accept the fact that he doesn’t just write about himself and Erin.
Maksim promotes of the success of the entire show, not just himself.
What?! Yes Derek often talks about himself. But he also doesn’t talk badly about his competition. In interviews he does talk about them and mostly about their strong points instead of saying that another pro needs to choreograph better routines and that he is doing a better job.
And it is one thing to think that Nicole is a pro dancer. But when you yourself have worked/danced with someone from that industry and has about the same dance-experience and then claiming that Nicole is a pro, that’s just a hypocrite talking. Or he needs to say that Mel B is a pro too
Actually, Donna, Maks had 2 or 3 posts, Erin had 2 or 3 post, Tony retweeted ALL of them….yeah, whining. 🙂 Actually, I didn’t have a problem with Erin’s tweets, especially since I used it myself to motivate all the Derek/Nicole fans. 🙂 Maks’ tweets combined with his blog and Tony’s re-tweeting? Well, at least the Derek/Nicole fans are more fired up now.
Yes, Cindy, Maks = hypocrite.
Hyper – no comment from your other personalities?? I would worry more about what Maks is doing to his own chances, and less about what I have to say. All I did was repost his own words. 🙂
Joanie – LOL, again. That old expression about the pot and the kettle just doesn’t sink in with you, does it? 🙂 I do love how you try to make Derek NOT dissing other contestants into a fault, though – valiant (FAIL) effort. 🙂 Thanks for your continued reading.
I think it’s funny how much I agree with you Heidi, it’s starting to get weird 😛
But yeah, he did piss the pussycat dolls/Nicole fans off. I don’t know what it did to the Derek fans.
I started to leave replies, trying to be semi-neutral; Rooting for team HoughZinger but not minding one of the other contestants winning. Now I kinda don’t want Maks to win. But if he does winn, I guess I’ll just be happy for Erin then… I don’t really like Maks anymore.
Hey Cindy – nah, it’s not that weird. 🙂 People find others of a like mind all the time.
I guess you’re right. Have you seen the insider yet? I can’t find Derek’s part on the net…
Yeah, it’s on my site – didn’t post it here since it’s just a bizarre compilation of Derek shots. They didn’t let him talk much but it looks like he’ll dance with Niecy on Monday. 🙂 He does point out at the end, when asked if he thinks they’ll win, that every time an Olympian is in the final 3, that person has won. Is he correct? I know Apollo, Kristi and Shawn…were they the only Olympians to make the final 3? I can remember Misty, who got hurt, and Maurice who, as a runner was not graceful enough. Are there others? I mean, I assumed that Evan would win because he’s an Olympic Gold medalist in a sport that is popular with women, but I was trying to think if there were more in the past who didn’t win after making final 3.
http://www.purederekhough.com/2010/05/15/derek-on-the-insider-for-real/
Yes, I found it on the other ‘pure’ website. I didn’t really get it, but then I realised that it was just his parts. So there will be another clip on Monday? That part I didn’t get.
Derek’s correct. Olympians who made the final 3 have won. Apolo said this to Shawn in season 8 and Shawn won! Apolo, Shawn, and Kristi all olympians and won. Other olympians like Misty, Natalie, Maurice among others did not go to the finals. Athletes have won a lot and from those wins, three were Olympians. Evan is the favorite.
I don’t see what is wrong with Derek’s blog. He is talking about his process which is Kym did last year when she had a blog for the same publication. That isn’t selfish. Maks admits to having the biggest ego and he clearly does.
” I do love how you try to make Derek NOT dissing other contestants into a fault, though ” This is a good example of how you LEAP beyond the words to your biased conclusions. I only said Derek speaks only to his own partnership, no comment on whether that is better or worse. Maks speaks to the whole show, no comment on whether that is better or worse. THEY ARE DIFFERENT, that’s all.
You find evil even where none exists. Thus the drama of this site.
Nice try on this one, but again you fail. This sentence right here speaks to YOUR Bias: “Maksim promotes of the success of the entire show, not just himself.” By saying that you are saying that Derek promotes only *himself* while Maks promotes the whole show. You are being extremely disingenuous. Either that or you need to select your words more carefully. YOUR word choice accomplishes what you want, and you try to play innocent. I doubt anyone buys it. I’ve had several people tell me you troll the web pulling this stuff.
As for Maks, he promoted no one but himself and Erin in his blog – the show? Hardly. He does anything BUT promote the show and that was the most self serving blog I’ve seen in a very long time.
Very sad indeed that you see the world through those cynical lenses. I guess there’s no chance of us rising to a higher plane of discussion on the merits. I feel badly for Derek that his fansite becomes a launch pad for disinformation. Doesn’t match the class you all say he has.
Right Joanie. Sell that load somewhere else. And try reading your own posts before talking class and higher planes. As if. The only disinformation on this site are your posts. Do any of the other websites you troll actually believe anything you say? Just curious.
This is really well written.
How did I know that the touchy trio of Joanie, Donna, and HyperPyper/CassieLynn would be all over this one? 🙂 It’s just hilarious to me at this point – all is right in the world with you guys as long as we’re extolling the virtues of Maks, but the minute anyone portrays him in a slightly less than sunny light, you guys are like a pack of rabid dogs looking for blood – usually the blood of anyone who likes Derek & Nicole, whether or not they’re the ones that were criticizing Maks or not.
In this case, Maks dug his own grave – in one breath he’s saying that he and Erin “Are only concerned about themselves”, and in the next he’s ripping into everyone else that’s still left. If he was truly only concerned about himself (and thought that they had nothing to worry about), he wouldn’t feel the need to talk smack like a jealous teenager. There ain’t no defending that, ladies…you’re trying to stand up for a guy that digs himself into a hole week after week and is just being an asshole. Joanie, you say Derek fans have no class – but Maks does. So I guess being classy involves taking hypocritical swipes at other contestants? Well, then you two must be two peas in a pod – because you’ve got that act down pat.
Donna, you really have no room to make statements like “And spare us the “I was so fond of you” crap. Ever since I stumbled across this place early in the season, the anti-Maks sentiment has been ringing loud and clear.” If you truly had been here early in the season, you would see that both Heidi & I had high hopes for Erin & Maks – high hopes which got shot to hell the second he started running his mouth about everything from the judges to the other contestants. And I’m starting to feel like you’re a broken record – every comment you make reiterates that we’re anti-Maks. Ok, but what are you gonna do about it? Are you going to come up with a logical argument in his defense? Or just continue to point your finger at us and squawk “Anti-Maks!” like a parrot?
And HyperPyper/CassieLynn – the crazy things you infer from what we say just make me laugh. Isn’t it about time for you switch back to CassieLynn in order to make it seem like more people are backing you up? 🙂
Amazing, i have kids/friends/family running through my house 24/7…i have one logon and everybody gets on my computer. I have nothing to hide and i do have this website on my favorites, i know who posted on this site because of the name and she is a freakin kid who watches the show! Courtney and Princess you two always assume the worst…probably because you would know. I shouldn’t have to even address you two but since you two are hell bent on being ridiculous, i concede. I personally find what Maks said to be quite sad but i’m used to him putting his foot in his mouth. I am not a fan of the man and that includes this season, now i do think that Erin makes him likeable…or atleast tolerable. I am still rooting for Erin, since i never liked Maks…she is the celeb and i’m fond of her.