DWTS Week 3 Press Review Roundup: “The Hills are Alive”-or are they?
JOHN’s Comment: I just wanted to welcome the newest blogger to the Pure DWTS family, Voguerista. Her name will be familiar to you if you participate in the comments. Vogue, as we sometimes call her, will be covering all the various media, blogs and Twitter items that are available about DWTS. No small challenge indeed. A big welcome to Voguerista!!
“Audrina earned the first 9 of the season — two of ’em! I’d have given them two 10s merely based on the way Audrina’s sequined corset made the war portrait of Soldier Tony twinkle. Props to the props department for Story Week! Tony taught Audrina to dance with her heart during their waltz, but I wasn’t quite as convinced as the judges of her sudden ability to emote. Their routine was technically beautiful, but I thought Audrina’s finely whipped hair told a more vivid story than her face. “
This is just a snippet. You can read more of Miss Barrett’s thoughts on all the dances and the night night HERE. She doesn’t miss a beat. 😉
The Los Angeles Times called the night a “Glittery Rectagon”. Here’s a snippet from their review;
“This third week of competition marked Story Night in the glittery rectagon, the first of what seems to be a series of theme nights on “Dancing With the Stars.” Props were not just allowed: They were encouraged! And the stars and their pro partners danced out everything from love in a coffee shop to gay pride to an ode to an Alpine flower from the “Sound of Music.” The top story, however, was not the time machine that took the Situation to a place where mesh and pleather joined forces to make an outfit. No, it was the waltz that propelled “Hills” show pony Audrina Patridge and partner Tony Dovolani to the top of the ballroom pack. (Oh Tony, how far you’ve come since “Paparazzi.”) The story was about a wife dreaming of being reunited with her Marine husband, and the props included a vanity table, a military cap and the Smoke Monster from “Lost.” The waltz was undeniably well danced, and lilted in all the right places, though I didn’t see as much emotion from the dancers as the judges did: Len thought it was “the most touching dance of the night.” Carrie Ann said it was “beautifully acted” and “beautifully danced,” though Audrina should point her toes a bit more. Bruno said it was “compelling and touching storytelling … every move was connected to an emotional journey.” Audrina dedicated the dance to the armed troops. And Tony waxed his legs.”
You can read more on the night and on all of the dances from the LA Times HERE.
With surprise, E Online says Audrina “Is a Beautiful dancer and…Actor” and has shown “more nerve than she did all six seasons on The Hills”;
“Instead, Audrina Patridge was the belle of the ballroom Monday, with her waltz, dedicated to our fallen troops and their families, being called “the most touching dance of the night” and earning 9’s from Bruno Tonioli and the ever-discerning Len Goodman. It may have something to do with the fact that Tony Dovolani is more man than Brody Jenner -and-whoever all put together, but, in our opinion, the reality-TV star has shown more verve in three weeks on this show than she did in six seasons of The Hills.”
“Audrina Patridge is having a hard time tapping ino her emotions, which is ironic considering how easily she acted them out on “The Hills.” Snap! She and Tony Dovolani proceed to do possibly the most cheesily set up dance this show has ever seen. The opening has Audrina staring at a framed photograph of her uniformed partner while smoke billows around her. We kid you not. In her silk nightdress, Audrina rises from the sofa and everyone cheers as Tony swings her around confusing us as to whether it’s her or the outfit that’s doing all the work. But the audience falls for it and gives them a standing ovation.”
So, for the most part, this week’s dance belonged to Audrina and Tony according to the Press and the media alike. But, will the results show prevail out in the same way? Time will soon tell. 🙂
YAY! Glad to know you’re on board, Vogue! Look forward to seeing your very informative (and fun) posts. 🙂
Ahhhh Carlie, thank you so much! I hope I won’t disappoint. ((((Hugs))))xxxxxx
Looking forward to reading your posts Vogue! Congrats.
Voguerista!!!! I’m so happy for you right now! I knew you’d be a blogger some day. Congratulations!!!!
((((Lisa G and Nathan)))))))xxx thank you!! I’m so glad I found this site and all of you! You’ve made this Season so special. Here’s to many more fun times ahead! 😉
Woo hoo! Woo hoo! Woo to the aitch Hoo! Great premier article Vogue – I look forward to your bi-line. (I may still call you Vogue, right? :)).
Hey I thought I’d create unnecessary drama, because what’s DWTS without it right? Just Kidding. Anyway, on EW.com (In fact, the same one that Vogue covered here), there are several Bostonians who said that the show wasn’t aired over there and they’re wondering how that would affect the votes.
What do you guys think? I mean, just because they didn’t watch doesn’t mean that they didn’t vote, right? Heck, I never get to watch DWTS live or “Previously Aired” because I’m always at work, but that doesn’t stop me from voting by phone AND internet.
Does anyone else find this interesting or irrelevant. Please note I have a major headache right now and might not be thinking clearly. 😉
Oh and I predict Flo and Cho in the red lights with someone who scored a 24 in jeapordy.
No, Nathan. Not that odd. I have a friend that has never watched the show but votes every week. I IM her updates during the show and she somehow decides who she wants to vote for.
Sometimes she asks “who is in the bottom 3?” and then votes for them.
You can never tell how people feel about the show.
Nathan – Every week during the fall season there is a city that doesn’t get to watch the show because of Monday Night Football. I doubt it has much impact. Who knows though?
Welcome aboard, Vogue. Be careful, though, or John will give you a title that you called yourself as a joke. 😉
Linde, yes, you can call me Vogue or Lisa. Whatever you wish… and thanks sooo much!!xxx 😉
Nathan, exactly!! Just because they couldn’t see the show doesn’t mean they can’t vote. The voting polls were open at ABC.com until 11:00am ET time today too. But, you never know. It could definitely effect the votes tonight if many of them didn’t vote who don’t take DWTS as seriously as we do.
Gustavia: “You can never tell how people feel about the show.”
Isn’t that the truth.
HEIDI: OMG ROTFLLLL!!! I just about died when I accidently wrote that. Good thing you were handy to edit. lol *hides*
GOOD RIDANCE CHO AND LOUIS!!!!!!!! Oh and good luck Voug! Oh we all know youll do awesome!
Well, I was thinking more about my own title here, but yeah, there’s that too. 🙂
Thanks so much Zack!!!xxx 😉
HEIDI!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, I missed something. Vogue, do you mind if I ask what the typo was? You can censor it if you want, but I remember the article you are referring to, but by the time I read the comments, Heidi had corrected the mistake. I really need a good laugh right now. Tough day at college. 🙁
Your soooo welcome, blogger! loool
Lol Nathan!! Well, I wrote something like “I can’t wait for tomorrow night!” But, instead of “can’t” with an “a”, I accidently put another vowel (which shall remain nameless) in it’s place. lol I just about died after I pushed “submit” and reread what I wrote.
LOL Zack!!!!xxx
That is HILARIOUS Vogue! I think I know what vowel U used! Get it? 😉 Thanks for a good laugh. I seriously needed it!
Yep! U got it!! ROTFLLL!!! *glad you are laughing now. 😉
Heidi has all our backs when stuff happens.
Don’t let Heidi confuse you. She loves her title. If she didn’t she could easily go in and change it herself. Hmm…maybe I shouldn’t let her know that;-) Either way, she’ll always be my Princess Heidi.
LOL!!!! Ok, sounds good.xx
John, I’ve looked in to how to change my title, but my short attention span did me in and I didn’t figure it out. Didn’t try hard enough. One of these days, though…..