DWTS13 Week 4 Power Rankings
To begin, I’d like to thank the judges for screwing themselves, the couples, and us for starting the evening off being far too kind with their scores for Chynna – and thus throwing a wrench into tonight’s scoring, which was downright wacky. Seriously – on a night that had the potential to be reeeally good, the judges managed to turn everything into an absolute joke with some of their feedback. Thanks, stooges.
Aside from that nonsense, I actually thought everyone (with the exception of maybe Chynna) did pretty damn well. Was it cheesy? Of course. But that was half the fun of it 
As for my rankings, though – aside from my top 3, I have absolutely no effin’ clue who will go home. Literally, I’ve been staring at the scores and my notes for 15 minutes and I’ve changed my mind about 15 times. Thus I’d like to claim a rather large margin of error :-P
1.) Ricki & Derek – Ok, I will admit – I don’t think this tango was 10-worthy. 9-worthy? Definitely. But I guess on a night like tonight, with the bar set so low by Chynna and the judges clearly adjusting their scoring to compensate – I can SORT OF understand how they ended up with a 29. Doesn’t mean I think it’s right 
Technique-wise, I do think this was the performance of the night – this was so damn CLEAN. Performance-wise…I don’t think it was Ricki or Derek’s best dance, but I do kind of appreciate that they didn’t go the over-the-top, full-on cray-cray route in trying to embody the theme of Psycho. The silhouette part at the beginning & end was a subtle, visually-striking homage to the movie. With the points spread being so vast, and with the judges making it quite clear who their favorite is…I think I’ve got a better chance of firing a pistol into the night sky in fury and somehow hitting Carrie Ann in LA than these two do of going home.
2.) JR & Karina – I give up. What is the judges’ problem with JR??? Seriously – the dude is probably the most likeable guy in the universe. I’m talking basket-full-of-puppies likeable. Aaaaad…*drumroll please*…the dude can actually dance, too. And look like he’s having a good time doing it! I’m baffled as to why it pains them so much to praise him, let alone score him properly. I’m getting this bad feeling that if the judges don’t shape up, JR could be Ralph all over again. Let’s hope I’m just being paranoid 
I actually thought this dance was strong in technique, entertainment, and theme – it stayed true to the theme without being over-the-top, much like Ricki & Derek’s tango. Not sure what Carrie Ann was smoking when she said it “didn’t need to be funny” – clearly that bimbo hasn’t seen The Pink Panther. What, was she expecting a repeat of his heart-wrenching rumba last week? SMH. AAAANYWHOOOO…they got the pimp spot and the 2nd highest score of the night, and I can’t imagine there aren’t some fans that are as angry as I am who are voting their fingers off right now in protest. I look forward to these two making CAI eat her words next week…and I hope she chokes on them.
3.) Hope & Maks – Phew. Hope finally hit a groove this week, so now I don’t have to completely write her off as a bad dancer This foxtrot was so freakin’ adorable…and Hope actually seemed to move well in it: cleanly, comfortably, and fluidly. I think I might have actually muttered “Where was this Hope the past 3 weeks???” to myself while watching this dance. It was definitely her best dance yet – now let’s hope she can maintain that momentum through next week But I have to ask…did anyone else find Len’s rant about how much time she had spent (or not spent) practicing to be rather…I don’t know, odd? Over-the-top? It just seemed like a lot of misdirected aggression, even if Hope hasn’t been spending as much time rehearsing as some of the other celebs. That man needs a cotton candy enema. But alas, I do think these two had a breakthrough week, and a good score, so they oughta stick around to next week.
4.) Carson & Anna – Another guy that has become the judges’ whipping boy this week, and I have no explanation why other than the fact that he may just be getting a sh*t-ton of votes…more than they think he deserves. Granted, this dance was pure kitsch and definitely over-the-top, but for someone with a personality like Carson’s…over-the-top works. Quite well. But it just boggles my mind that, in a week where being over-the-top is actually encouraged a bit, the judges choose NOW to suddenly come down hard on our resident shoe addict/Mick Jagger impersonator/fabulously gay pirate. It’s like they’ve all of a sudden come to the realization “Crap! We’ve been scoring him on entertainment factor alone this whole time, and now he’s getting wayyyyy too many votes…we’ve gotta do something, pronto!” And this, ladies & gentlemen, is why I get so SICK of these judges: inconsistency, and their tendency to appear like they’re scoring with an agenda in mind. But if some of the incredulousness I witnessed on Twitter was any indicator – I’m not the only one left slack-jawed with the massive shaft (no pun intended) Carson got from the judges tonight. And if Carson was getting a ton of votes before, he’s probably getting even more now…indignation tends to fuel those marathon internet voting sessions.
5.) David & Kym – Like Hope, David was another celeb this week that made me pinch myself – this paso was actually really good, and a far cry from some of the train wrecks we’ve seen him pull in the past few weeks. He was unusually focused & calm…kinda nice to see from someone that Kym seems to peel off the walls each week. It seemed like an awful lot of arm work, with Kym back-leading…but all-in-all, it was actually kinda fun to watch. What’s NOT so fun to watch? The near-constant panning to Coco & Courteney in the audience. Jeez-ass…could they be any more obvious that they’re reeeeallly happy to have those two in the audience? Guess that shows us why David tends to get a bit of a helping hand from the higher-ups…those two faces in the audience (along with Cher & Billy) make for such pretty candid shots *barf* I think these two will probably be ok, just based on scores and David being a bit more palatable these days.
6.) Rob & Cheryl – Overscored. No way that a ho-hum dance where Cheryl danced around a stationary Rob more often than not gets a higher score than Carson’s glittery gay rendition of The Pirates of Penzance. Rob kinda reverted back to his timid, uncomfortable self a bit this week, and I didn’t see the same sparkle I saw in him last week. The little moving he did do seemed ridiculously elementary, and I’m a little disappointed that Cheryl didn’t throw more at him – I think he could handle it. And the whole Superman theme? Meh…if I was tuning in mid-dance and wasn’t familiar with the Superman music, I would have had no idea what the hell they were trying to convey. An all-around “meh” dance, but I guess those Kardashians also make quite the pretty candid shot in the audience, hence the need to keep Rob around. But his days are numbered – there’s only so much a halfway-decent score & a flimsy fanbase can do for you when you’re up against juggernauts like Carson, JR, Hope, & Ricki.
7.) Chaz & Lacey – While it may not have been the most technically strong or entertaining routine of the night, I daresay there was a certain charm in watching Chaz really cut loose and dance with some heart. Definitely his best so far – he started off a lot stronger than I imagined he would. Chaz even seemed a bit manic and “David-ish” in the first 20 seconds – but after that, he seemed to lose a bit of steam and hence, some of his impact. But he still got a 21, and dear ol’ mum in the audience…which was also kinda cool to see. Now I’ve toyed with any one of my bottom 3 going home, but I think Chaz may just have one more week left in him, since he, like Hope, had a bit of a breakthrough week. But come next week, I think he’s probably a goner…he’s just not improving fast enough to keep up with the other couples.
8.) Chynna & Tony – Oooh wee, talk about crashing & burning! Poor Chynna really just absolutely lost it out there – like, Brooke Burke jive-league lost it. 
And I do feel the need to point out that Tony seemed to choreograph a regular tango that looked more like a strange hybrid of paso doble & Argentine tango. It was…odd. On top of that, I think they were a bit torn between stayin true to the theme and doing a proper tango – it was like they darted around between “Oh yeah, we’re spies, look at us do spy stuff like descend from the ceiling & wear gun holsters!” and “Now pay attention, we’re doing a SERIOUS TANGO now.” The overall result was just lost and confused. Now I do think these two are in legit danger of getting sent home – Chynna does seem to be suffering from the same “fade into the woodwork” syndrome that plagued Kristin. However…I do think that Chynna may have a TEENSY-WEENSY edge due simply to her crashing & burning so badly vs. just being boring. ”Boring” does not get people voting, but “failing downright miserably” sure seems to But I would not be at all surprised to see these 2 in jeopardy tomorrow night….gotta scare them into greatness somehow, since Billy’s face in the audience makes TPTB happy
9.) Nancy & Tristan – Admittedly, I missed a good chunk of this performance due to my mother’s obsessive need to record Real Housewives of Beverly Hills & La-la’s Full Court Life in HD – it took a moment or two to rearrange my DVR queue to solve the problem. But the portion I did see was a non-event, I’m afraid – and I think it’s safe to say Nancy & Tristan are pretty firmly mired in the snooze zone of choreography. It’s a tough call this week, with the scores being so funky, but I’m gonna say that these two could be leaving us this week just due to lack of excitement. Honestly – they’re slowly becoming the couple I forget now, when listing all the couples off. I really do like Tristan, and I’m happy about how Nancy has come across in a softer light than most people are used to seeing her this season, but proper and non-risky will only get you so far.
So who do you guys think is going home on this strange night of scoring? And who do you think the judges will pick for the encore? I’m getting a gut feeling it’s David…
This has to the most messed up score night by the judges of any show! Just because one couple messed up means they should alter most of the scores so that couple can stay. Grrrrr
Ok, on to my rankings in this order;
Derek and Ricki – These two were ON FIRE!! The coolest, most brilliant choreography. A powerful TANGO like a tango should be. I felt like I was on a journey just like during a movie. “Chilling” like Bruno said. Pure perfection! Derek never ceases to amaze! He is our modern day Fred Astaire and yet, he’s in a world of his very own…and he proved it again tonight! This is the awww moment I’ve been waiting for all season. 10
Maks and Hope – Delightful performance. Wonderful technique! I so enjoyed this dance. I agree with Len …she is a serious contender and could win this thing. All she needs is to believe she is a “dancer” as much as she believes she is a soccer player. Her best dance of the season. 9+
Anna and Carson – I love love these two so much. He didn’t fail me like the judges. I thought he was totally entertaining as always. He played Johnny Depp’s Pirate character… Goofy, cool , and funny. I loved it. Awesome costumes again too. 9
JR and Karina – It was “just ok” like Carrie Anne said. It didn’t blow me away in the entertainment factor (which is just as important as technique) like the others above. I also didn’t think the technique was all there. 9-
David and Kym – Powerful, brilliant choreography for an Indiana Jones theme. He was in character and more at ease and natural this week. Great entrance. There were some slowness in his leg work, but, generally he did it and it was his best dance this season in my opinion. 9-
Rob and Cheryl – Again, not a bad dance at all. I still have a hard time connecting with him some, but, there is some hope here. His legs still need work and he needed a little more oomph. But, generally pretty good. You can tell he’s taking it all seriously and working hard and I can respect that even though I’m still not wild on his personality. 8
Chaz and Lacey – What a fighter!! Like Carrie Anne, I was touched watching him!! Yes, his legs needed work, but, who cares? He’s so tough in and out and he showed it in every way out there tonight and nothing else mattered. I was so proud of him when he took on those stairs at the end. This song and dance matched this journey and his whole life. Good job Lacey too. 8
Nancy and Tristan – Wonderful dance and steps. Their technique is better than many realize. But, she was a little weak in places (or is she just really tired and it’s coming through?). Generally the dance was pretty good. She should be proud and Tristan was on fire. 7+
Chynna and Tony – Ok, I’m not sure on these two anymore? She seems to be having a lot of issues with pressure? Their package was the warning sign that something was seriously up. I loved the beginning and I really thought we were in for something special at first. It’s sad for what happened and disappointing. She looked just gorgeous though!! 4 if even that. I hope it’s these two to go home.
Courtney, awesome rankings as always!!!!
I actually think that Ricki and Derek had one 10 too many and JR’s 8 was just ridiculous. But I knew what was going to happen when I saw CAI’s look of shock after Ricki and Derek’s dance. Len had to tell her to write a number down. In case anyone wasn’t sure before, CAI and Bruno LOVE the type of strong choreo that Derek comes up with. It was an amazing dance, no lie.
As for the rest – well, I can’t argue with any of it and I too think that Nancy and Tristan have the same problem as Chynna. Their problem is, however, that someone who totally blanks is likely to get a lot of sympathy votes.
I am already struggling with my numbers post. I’ve spent the last few minutes reassuring my self that Derek and Ricki’s high score isn’t a jinx. Surely Derek and Ricki fans aren’t so stupid that they would ASSUME they’re safe?
So happy to see Hope and Maks have a “breakthrough week”! I really enjoy seeing two athletes working together. I have NO idea what Len was on about tonight and as I said in the other thread, neither Hope or Maks have used Hope’s schedule as any type of excuse for their performance. Maybe Len is truly frustrated at seeing talent like they both have and thinking it’s underused? I dunno! But I LOVED their dance tonight and Hope’s nephew was TOO CUTE!!!
As for who’s going home, I really think it’s going to be Chynna. I don’t think she’s got the fanbase to pull her through this weekus horribulus. People just aren’t passionate about her the way they are about Chaz, Carson and Nancy. That being said, if it’s not her, then I have NO FREAKIN’ CLUE!
The judges spoiled the evening for me. I do not find them at all entertaining.
The best male tonight was clearly JR. At least Len recognized this, while Carrie Ann was babbling about a possible lift! The worst was Chaz, although it was nice to see Cher in the crowd.
The best female was Ricki, and Derek’s choreography and also costuming really help her. The worst was Nancy, but it was a toss-up with Chynna, to be honest.
After Carrie Ann’s comments towards JR, we used all our votes for him.
It’s anybody’s guess who goes home tomorrow night!
Hope and Maks were absolutely adorable tonight, and I’m so glad that their fox trot turned out to be so light hearted, carefree, and over all good!
And seriously, Carrie Ann, JR’s routine was great and NOT the least bit boring. Pull your head out of your butt, lady. If you want to see boring, watch Rob’s routine (which was overscored).
I voted online and gave it all to Chynna and Tony. She had an off night (so did several contenders like Jennifer Grey, Brooke Burke, Evan Lysacek). I love watching her dance and I think the pressure is getting to her. I want her to stick around b/c I want to see her gorgeous husband cheering her on. Billy Baldwin is soooo hot.
JR is underscored again! I still think he’ll be in the finals and win. I like the chemistry between him and Karina.
Ricki and Derek had the best dance b/c Derek is just a great choreographer. However, their partnership doesn’t excite me due to her competiveness.
Hope and Maks can be contenders but I don’t think she’s as committed to the show like the rest.
I’m hoping Nancy and Tristan will go home. I’m getting bored with their partnership. I hope to see more of Tristan as a pro.
Overall, tonight wasn’t so bad, I actually enjoyed it. Except the judges, those dunderheads really screwed it up with those wonky scores.
Ricki/Derek-Wow! That was a pretty darn good Tango for sure. I was really worried about them at first, because Psycho is a piece of music that is pretty tough to dance to, but they both delievered. I gotta say Ricki was definitely the best tonight. A sharp, crisp, clean Tango. 29? Well, not quite, but I still would’ve given it a 27 or 28. And heck with all the other scores the judges gave out, I’d say a 29 just about fits.
JR/Karina-Still love these two, BUT JR did almost get boring for me this week. A very cute foxtrot that was well executed, but I’m not sure whether it was the music or JR, something about it was just kinda lukewarm enery wise. I think a 26 was about right, maybe one more point. Carrie Ann’s comment made me cringe. Pink Panther IS a COMEDY you know.
Hope/Maks-I was so happy after these two danced. Hope finally came out and did a darn pretty good dance. This dance just made me smile ear to ear, and Hope was actually strong technically. Hope (hehe) she stays on this path, because if so, she might just catch up to Ricki and JR skill-wise. I honestly would’ve given these two a 25 this week, 24 is fine, but I add one point for adorableness and I love Toy Story
Carson/Anna-Carson never ceases to entertain me. Don’t know why the judges decided to be so harsh on him all of a sudden. No, his technique still isn’t great, but I don’t think he deserved to be the bottom of the leaderbord this week.
David/Kym-I gotta hand it to David, I actually really liked this dance. He wasn’t too frantic or messy, and he managed to entertain me start to finish. He was “meh” for me the first 3 weeks, but if he stays on this track, I may just change my mind.
Rob/Cheryl-Before I talk about the dance, I will say that Rob is working very hard and is trying his best. I really admire that, good on ya Rob. But yea, I have to agree with Courtney, this Paso wasn’t a 24. I wasn’t really excited by it, but he did move a lot better than I expected. Hopefully he brings it next week, because Rob is sorta growing on me.
Chaz/Lacey-Chaz is the worst dancer at this point, but man, I just LOVE watching him fight and persevere like that. He went out there and gave it his heart and soul, definitely his best dance. As much as I hate it when tptb milk famous people in the audience, I loved seeing Cher cheer her son on.
Chynna/Tony-Can you say ouch?? This Tango could’ve been pretty good, but Chynna just totally lost it. She could be in some trouble tomorrow, which is a shame cuz I really like Chynna. 21 was pretty generous, but it could save Chynna or even hurt her, we shall see.
Nancy/Tristan-As much as I love these two, I just wasn’t excited at all with this dance. I was distracted by other things the whole time. Not sure what else to say about them.
I guess we shall see who goes home tonight. I really don’t have a clue who is going home tomorrow night. The only ones I’m positive are staying are Ricki, JR, and Hope.
Ok so this commentary was dead on by ……
Voguerista
Nancy and Tristan – Wonderful dance and steps. Their technique is better than many realize. But, she was a little weak in places (or is she just really tired and it’s coming through?). Generally the dance was pretty good. She should be proud and Tristan was on fire. 7+
I have to disagree with you Heidi, not sure what you have against Tristan but he is doing the best he can with Nancy, she’s the oldest & can’t move very well & Tristan is a purist & the Paso he did was terrific & for the music they had which no one knew he did an amazing job.
His dancing was on fire & Nancy actually did her steps very well & clean for the most part.
The judges clearly want her gone & I think they may know she has a large voting block so they keep the 8′s away from her.
It keeps feeling to me like some take out on Ricki and Derek their resentment for how they feel JR and Karina are treated. That, plus other people thinking Ricki and Derek are safe, plus sympathy voting for Chynna gives me a bad, bad feeling. I hope I’m just being paranoid.
Here are my rankings
9.)Chynna and Tony. I feel really really bad about this, part of ranking her at the bottom was my fault, I wasn’t really aging attention. I was too busy writing down all of the Julianne/Footloose/DWTS info she might need in case there is a radio trivia question about one of those topics. From what I saw I was thinkng,” Does she really know what she’s doing?” If I was Chynna, I’d run as far from any cameras that were broadcasting at that moment until reached the ocean, then I’d swim somewhere where DWTS doesn’t exist.
8:) Nancy and Tristan- All I can say is she never fails to bore me to death, and I’m getting slightly annoyed at the sight of Tristans tongue.
7.) Umm, I gotta go with Rob maybe? I had a hard time paying attention this week.
Ok, Im just gonna skip to my top 3.
3.) Hope and Maks- This was this most adorable thing ever!!!!!! The technique was there, and the performance was just so cute!!!!! Hopes nephew was rockin the Buzz Lightyear costume too.
1.) Ricki and JR- I had a hard time picking the best dance of the night, so I made it a tie. Do I really need to explain?
Vogue?? You hope Chynna goes home after one bad dance? I felt so bad for her. Jennifer had a bad dance as did Brooke, Donny,, etc everyone has a bad dance. She DOES NOT deserve to go. She is still one of this season’s best dancers.
I think it will be between Chynna/Tony and Nancy/Tristan. I’ve forgotten both dances already except for Tony dangling from the ceiling.
I say Toy Story wins out the encore. Too cute and too much Disney cross-sell.
I’m in complete agreement with the power rankings and comments, only one difference: as much as I adore Carson and I don’t think he deserved to be the low scorer of the night he did mess up quite a few times and I wouldn’t put him as high up there as 4th place.
I cosign everything else.
I know I should pay better attention while watching DWTS, but I want haunted house tickets, so if a DWTS/Julianne/Footloose question isnasked, I want my mom to be ready with an answer. Why can’t I call in, I have to catch a bus, and I don’t wanted to be late because of a trivia question
Anyone else struck by Val’s dance tonight to Romeo and Juliet? I thought it was amazing. He’s growing on me. I like his dancing better than Maks’. Agree with your Power ranks! Go Derek, go Ricki, Go JR, Go David. Go Chynna. meh to the rest. I thought Derek and Ricki deserved the 29. It was excellent, crisp, tight, and finally, some real dancing. They deserved the 10s.
Thanks Lisa!
Zach, maybe I need a night to think about it, but, right now, I’m with Evaine on Chynna when she wrote this;
“…. I don’t think she’s got the fanbase to pull her through this weekus horribulus. People just aren’t passionate about her the way they are about Chaz, Carson and Nancy. That being said, if it’s not her, then I have NO FREAKIN’ CLUE!”
I feel that connection with Chaz, Carson, and Nancy and I’m dying to see more. I’m not feeling that with Chynna at this point. I wish I did.
I’m not the biggest fan of Karina’s choreography but she does funny tributes extremely well IMO. The dance was not boring, it had the exact feeling of Pink Panther. Copy paste. Just like she did with the Muppet Show dance with Aaron.
I’m guessing that those of you who found it boring also find the movie to be so, because to me the dance was a very straight forward version of the movie.
I have always defended the judges but it’s really becoming apparent to me that when they need to blow off some steam the first ones in line to be victim are Karina and Anna with whomever they’re partnered with.
Zach, you do realize that it’s not actually up to Vogue, right? People have to vote for her.
I respect your opinion, Vogue but if Chynna’s goes this week after Kristin did last week. 2 of our best dancers…I dont know if i’ll be able to keep watching this show. It’s messed up at times.
That’s right, Heidi and I pray they do. I used all my votes on her tonight. I just still see so much potential. I like Tony alot..I like Chynna alot..-and am I biased at times? SO yes! i’ll be the first to tell you that, I promise. It remains to me that if Chynna goes tomorrow it will be sad.
I agree with you Zach!
So Nancy and Chaz deserve 5 weeks/chances to dance a good dance but Chynna has a human moment and messes up and needs to go when she was one of the top dancers in weeks 1 and 3? Its thinking like that which is why this show has lost nearly 5 million viewers this season. Kristin and Elisabetta also had a lot of potential and if another good dancer goes home I’ll probably be tuning out too.
Sasa, I was actually thinking about that too. For Karina, it was Ralph and now JR. Anna’s streak is even longer with Kurt, Sugar Ray, and Carson. At least on the face of it, it sure seems like they take judges’ harsh hits more regularly than many of the other pros, and with pleasant hard-working partners to boot.
When I heard they had Psycho as their movie theme song I was a little nervous because the music sounds so difficult.
I have to say I was blown away by Ricki and Derek’s performance. The passion and intensity was moving and the ending was spectacular. I loved how they kept with the theme of the movie/song. AMAZING Choreography!!-He’s a masterful choreographer.
I’m so impressed with both Derek & Ricki!! Go Team Drickilous.
Adam, no one is saying that Chynna NEEDS to go. What people are saying is that she might be in danger of going. Not because she does’t show potential or anything of that sort, but because she doesn’t – in my honest opinion – have the fanbase to pull her out of this week.
I love Hope. She has confidence issues that the show isn’t helping at all with (way to take the one thing she knows she is good at, training, and call it into question…grrr), but even with the weird comments every week she always comes back with a better dance the next week…so whatever I guess. I think Maks has been a good partner and matches her intensity nicely and will goalkeeper whisper her out of post-judge funk. It was nice to have a lighthearted, yet technically sound foxtrot thrown in there. Ignoring the judges I was happy with the rest. And she acted well! Girl needs to stop thinking she can’t do things.
I thought David gave extra effort tonight though his face needs to calm down still. If I don’t look at his face going everywhere at once he really managed to have some power behind that dance. Probably his best dance yet.
Carson gets the show. Fun, glitter, and some dancing that has been getting better I think. They have no idea what to do with him though. I say hire him for the show. I am a zillion times more interested in everything he says about stuff. He is great at pointing out the fun and including others when he is interviewed and he is ace on twitter with his fans.
JR was good as usual. Maybe they don’t score him as well as they should because they want people to get used to voting for him. Stay too safe too often and people probably get used to voting for others. I know as a Hope fan I have, ahem, expanded my efforts with some rage voting the last few weeks. Has she coasted through I might not have gone quite so crazy with my nagging friends and voting.
Well I agree with that Evaine. Chynna probably doesn’t have the votes that Nancy, Chaz, and Carson has and that to me is a sad indictment of the shows audience. Its week 4. We will be at the halfway point next week. Its about time for the consistently weak dancers to start going home.
My rankings for tonight:
1) Ricki: I too would have given this a 9. A dang good dance to a dang hard song to dance to. Still looking final bound.
2) JR: An 8+. Another solid dance from JR which hit a perfect balance. I do, however, suspect he’ll be even stronger in the fast Latin dances. Still my pick to win.
3) Hope: While it was enjoyed by, gets 3rd of the night from me, and was Hope’s strongest performance, I still don’t see her as that great a dancer (sorry, Len). I do think she puts in the work and that she’ll be passable in remaining dances (save maybe Samba and Salsa) and her popularity could possibly carry her into the finals.
4) David: Ambitious routine and overall improvement though lacking some technique and order. Safe for this week.
5) Chynna: OH CHYNNA! The fact she lost her place early on didn’t alarm. However that she couldn’t recover throughout was disconcerting and demonstated how cerebral she is in her dancing. This event could either sabotage her mentally for the remainder of the competition or light a proverbial fire under that we’ve been waiting to see. Either way, I do think she’ll be around long enough for us to find out
6) Nancy: Seemed a more ambitious routine from her. Think she improved technically while, surprisingly, diminished in emoting.
7) Carson: What he lacks in technique he makes up for in impact. Probably safe although got more competion in the middle rung from David and Hope this round.
8) Rob: Okay, he seems to be trying, but I just don’t see the appeal in his dancing. My guess as to who’s going.
9) Chaz: For me the weakest dance of the night. But last week proved this guy’s got backing and don’t see him going home the week mom’s in the house. Think he may go next week regardless of dancing.
I also tend to forget that Nancy, and earlier Kristin, were even on the show and they both lacked buzz. I do think they are better dancers than David or Rob though.
I like Chaz because I like Chaz and don’t feel a need to justify voting for him. I do cheer him on more than any other celebrity but will stop voting before it get’s to the top 5.
JR is my favorite to win with Ricki and Derek 2nd. Hope/Chynna for the third spot.
Although I have JR for the win, Derek amazes me with his choreograhy ONCE AGAIN and Ricki did a great job.
To #TEN: I’m sorry, but I disagree with you about Hope not being committed. Even with all previously scheduled commitments (ie, soccer games, marathon, soccer training…) she still commits to all her training hours and more. Maks has said several times that they rehearse the same amount of hours before or after each commitment. She rehearsed for one of her dances right after soccer practice. Not once has Maks or Hope complained about not having enough time to practice. I really don’t know where this is coming from. The judges, esp. Len today, went on an uncalled rant about nothing. I don’t know if they do this to make people think that she is not committed. They had a wonderful dance this week even though they traveled to two cities. All the celebrities have commitments, how come Hope gets singled out?
Hope is very committed to the show.
Cannot wait for Hope and Maks to go home. This may be the most forced, uncomfortable partnership I’ve ever seen on this silly show.
Like Peonies said: the resentment factor because Derek is so good (and what should he do a deliberate bad job for his celebrity?) and the crazy way I’m seeing that some people vote….”well so and so was the best BUT I gave my votes(sympathy) to somebody else. WTF. It is no wonder why so many train wrecks stay on this show and the good dancers go home so we can watch a remaining season of S _ _ _. Thanks a lot ! And so many couples being rewarded when they can’t even keep basic time to the music and Hope and Rob and Chaz , definitely bad timing. I know alot of people want Maks to win a season but he should have won last season because this girl had a bad attitude and technique.
#32 — I think the show hasn’t really shown Maks/Hope in a very good light all the time. Same thing happen to other partners probably. It is all in what they decide to show. (shrug) Hope gets filmed regularly for soccer along with DWTS and Maks is there with her and they look like they get along. They are even shown in backgrounds of videos and fan shot videos and they seem like friends. Soccer fans have more access to that stuff because we are used to following Hope’s career. That stuff doesn’t seem to end up on the show or on DWTS sites. The truth is they hang out with each other on the road and go shopping and otherwise act like friends in places they wouldn’t normally have to. Gotta look around youtube and follow them on twitter. They get along fine. Maybe the show will do a better job next week if they make it through. If anything they seem very respectful and protective of each other in that teammate kind of way.
Wow the judges really favor Ricki and Derek. I mean if Derek was dancing that tango routine with Nicole it should have gotten some 10′s.Since, he was dancing with Ricki I felt that dance deserved straight 9′s. She’s not the greatest dancer but she conveys somewhat emotion on her dance.She’s getting overscored imo.Ricki was good but not that great. imo I feel for JR that he keeps getting knocked down on scoring he should be up there getting good scores if Ricki is getting imo. I wonder why the judges don’t seem to like Karina as pro dancer? She does some beautiful and fun routines.She really is underappericated as a pro dancer by the judging in general. Ricki and JR There the best mediocre dancers this season has. I really hope Chaz goes home or Rob.They both aren’t good!
Karla get the fuck out of here with that old revisionist argument about Derek!!!!!!
Karla,
I think you are underestimating Derek. He has had several partners from categories that traditionally don’t do well (actress and model), yet somehow did well with Derek. Brook Burke is a model (an aberration, I admit, in her ability); Joanna Kupra is a model; Shannon Elizabeth is an actress and model; Jennie Garth is an actress; Jennifer Grey is an actress. He has never had a gold medal winning olympic athlete ###cough ## Mark ## cough ## to work with. Yet his partners do well, somehow. IMO its because Derek is great at showcasing his partners’ strengths and compensating for their weaknesses, including something exciting and new in his dances to entertain the crowd and win Bruna and CAI’s approval, and keeping enough technique to get the points from Len. Kym is my favorite dancer, but I have to give props to Derek as the best “partner” on the men’s side.
Len must have been sitting in nettles because he was major cranky tonight! I would not miss Rob as I find him boring, both as a person and as a dancer, or Nancy (irritating) but wouldn’t mind looking at Tristan a bit longer. Hope is getting more relaxed; I think she and Maks are getting on well. I’d like to see him win sometime. As for Chynna, I hope she gets another chance as I think that finally Tony has a real contender with a nice personality, and I’d like to see him win sometime. Would like to see what Derek could do with a partner who was a bit more of a challenge for him, like a Cloris or a Margaret. Lastly, if the judges can keep Bristol around till the finals, Chaz deserves at least a couple more weeks. He at least has a personality that’s interesting and pleasant.
Ricki and Derek’s tango was just amazing, why should someone else get the encore?
#37 David, I totally agree with you. I started watching Jen’s season and she was 50, and had neck surgery, they were amazing! Ricki has said she has had weight troubles and was overweight at the start of the season, and has been steadily losing weight and looks amazing now. I have gone back and watched some of his dances from other seasons and the guy is amazing and really does showcase his partners strengths and is so creative with his choreography.
#39, Buttercup, I was wondering the same thing, but wondered if he would have time, along with doing a dance with Jules and who knows what else. Would love to see that dance again. Need to invest in a DVR
Is it bad that I mute the tv when Bruno evaulates the “stars”? I just can’t with him atleast not anymore. Here lately I been finding myself doing with Carrie-Ann almost just as much. Even when its with my favs its just too way over the top for my taste.
I wouldn’t mind Hope going this week even though she’s at the top this week. Something in my opinion reads I deserve to be here, combine that with Maks and they have to be the most egotistical couple this season IMO.
To be honest, I don’t know why it is difficult to give credit where credit is due. Why not acknowledge that one reason for the success of Derek’s partners is Derek himself? He consistently brings out the best in his partners which seems to have caused resentment. Anyway, I’m splitting my votes between JR and Ricki. If they both make the finals, I will be a happy trooper.
Derek gets unusual/difficult music assignments because the producers know that when he gets them, he’ll knock it out of the park and create a lot of buzz. I knew as soon as I heard he had the Psycho theme that it’d be a really cool routine. I thought Ricki looked a little heavy/slow for a few short moments, so I would have given it 9′s for her, 10′s for choreography.
Was happy to see so much of Tristan’s chest – after all the ladies here were talking about it, was a nice treat haha
However, I was not blown away by this routine. I think more than the choreography or anything is her lack of performance value. She doesn’t sell the dance at all, but I guess she’s had little to no experience doing so – still, I think that’s what hurts her the most. Not to mention she looks petrified every damn time. Still, I am pretty sure I want to have millions of babies with Tristan.
JR and Karina were underscored relative to the rest of the couples. Very cute routine, not as amazing as the Muppet Quickstep (one of my all time favorites) but still adorable. Poor Anna and Karina always get the harshest judgements from the panel, I have no idea why. But Karina continues to be the most impressive female on the show for me.
And Anna and Carson – how can you not love these two? They must be getting buckets of votes for the judges to come down so harshly. LOVED their costumes too. I thought it was very cute and also underscored when compared with others.
I am not loving Hope and Maks – I want to, but I just don’t. That said, nothing beats a Jessie/Woody foxtrot. Nice routine, and she definitely improved. Still, I am not impressed by her at all. I will be sad when Maks is not there, and I wanted him to win one – but unless a miracle occurs, it is not going to be this year.
David and Kym – I’m probably one of the few that hasn’t been turned off by David at all, despite how goofy he is. I went into this season rooting for him, and I continue to do so despite his flaws. Good routine, could see them or Ricki getting the encore.
Rob and Cheryl – I think there’s probably a good person somewhere in Rob, but I would never vote for him in lieu of others.
Chynna and Tony – oy. I definitely felt a little horror and a little shadenfreude cause I dislike Tony – but I did feel bad for Chynna. She definitely choked, and was ridiculously overscored. Deserved 5′s. Still, she seems like a nice person and is a decent dancer. Wish her forehead moved cause it freaks me out a bit.
Chaz and Lacey – I’m rooting for him, but I still feel a bit uncomfortable watching him move sometimes. On occasion there’s moments where I really like the way he performs, but those are in the minority. Still, I’d rather have Rob go.
Also, replace Brooke with Carson please – or add him to the show somehow – special fashion consultant a few times a season or something. He is a gem, don’t let him go.
I thought there were a lot of good and\or interesting routines tonight and I would have loved the show if only the scoring\judges comments weren’t so wacky.
Chynna\Tony – I think their routine would have been stunning if only she hadn’t forgotten it. I hope she doesn’t go home tomorrow, but I’ve felt all along that she probably doesn’t have the strongest fan base. It could happen.
David\Kym – I’ve mostly forgotten this routine by now so it didn’t make much of an impression.
Carson\Anna – Carson is always entertaining in his packages, but I thought he took a step back in his dancing tonight. It looked more like a first week dance but it wasn’t as entertaining as Moves Like Jagger dance.
Nancy\Tristan – I feel like Nancy has not improved at all and she was one of the weaker dancers to begin with. I hope she or Chaz goes home tomorrow.
Hope\Maks – Completely adorable. I threw all my votes to them tonight. I love their routine and I love their chemistry. I hope Maks keeps choreographing routines Hope feels comfortable with. I hated Len’s comments though – not just his accusations of lack of commitment but even his yelling at Maks for cursing at Hope. She’s a tough, worldly, 30-year old woman! She can handle a little cussing.
Rob\Cheryl – Their best routine so far and yet I feel like Rob is always overscored. Cheryl danced around him a lot and he still has many moments of stiffness.
Ricki\Derek – Derek’s choreography was stunning but Ricki is still not the best dancer. This deserved to have the highest scores of the night, but I disagree with the 10s. I think the judges should score the “star” and not the choreography, though excellent choreography can really help showcase the star.
Chaz\Lacey – Best dance by them but that is starting from a very low base. Chaz is still the weakest dancer in my opinion so I hope he goes home.
JR\Karina – I thought their scores were mostly fair – maybe they could have been one point higher. It was good to see JR’s funny side, but I do think it was only the 2nd best dance of the night. Carrie’s conmments were nonsensical.
I have no idea who will go home.
Thank You MaryS! When Len went on his rant about Maks cussing in front of Hope I sat there thinking um Len clearly you’ve not met some the girls on her team.
Derek’s choreo was stellar. Emmy worthy. He only needs a challenge and he will just go for it, and make the absolute best out of it.
I like JR and Karina. He is so good, and I like them so much together, but it seems that the judges loathe Karina! Nothing she does is good enough. ….Those stooges.
Relax, Karla. It is a SHOW. 99% of it is acting. Lots of what#s on the show is staged, it is LIVE theatre. But it brings in the ratings and if it is entertaining – we’ll go with it and we’ll pretend we believe it. Len – actually all the judges are acting too. You know, maybe they act like they don’t like Karina and everything is just a part of a cleverly thought strategy.
But all these don’t change the fact that the pros are very good professionals, top dancers, choreographers, teachers. They only chose the best. And Derek is the best of the best. Maybe this isn’t his show (anymore), because his talent and creativity have to be limited on DWTS. Just imagine that tango danced with another pro. Mindblowing. He grew. He needs more space now.
Vogue/Courtney:
I agree with your rankings, but (courtney) I don’t know why you think Ricki and Derek didn’t deserve 10′s! This was an awesome tango. Very difficult to choreograph, but boy did they pull it off. I think Chynna had an off night, everyone does, she does deserve another chance.
I don’t know how she got so thrown off, I think she said it was the smoke, (but don’t they rehearse this in dress rehearsal?). She probably was tired, Tony hurt his ankle. Rob doesn’t do anything for me, cheryl like you said was dancing around him, he’s not long for this world. Chaz I don’t think has much left in him. Carson is starting to remind me of Cloris Leachman, just there for laughs.
Karla, I think you are very rude.
Not sure what Carrie Ann was smoking when she said it “didn’t need to be funny” – clearly that bimbo hasn’t seen The Pink Panther. [2]
I agree with almost all you’ve said, courtney. In fact, I liked nancy’s paso. think she did ok. for her age, her personality, her wheight…
tonight, I think it’s gonna be about 3: Chynna, Nancy or Chaz. and think Chynna is the one going to leave. another “shocking-not-so-shocking” elimination.
Karla – I am not going to even engage with your comments one by one because they are so over the top. All the pros get good partners and bad ones. I think that Maks got an athlete that he wanted this season – that she hasn’t been an immediate success has been the luck of the draw. On paper she is a much better partner than Ricki. This week she turned a corner and I think she should be around for a few weeks. As for their partners, the producers are always going to give them people who can be around to at least the mid season in theory – Maks and Derek both have the popularity factor and people now watch the show for them as well as the celebrities. Mark, Derek, Maks, Kym are consistently in the top 3 each season. That having been said, they cannot predict who will shine.
As a Derek fan I actually do think that the judges have been overscoring Derek slightly the last couple of weeks and certainly underscoring JR. I wish they would stop as I don’t think it helps Derek at all – if anything it puts them in more danger as people will vote in protest and not vote for Derek and Ricki. As with Courtney’s rankings – the people who stay do so due to a mix of entertainment and technique and certainly likeability.
Wow Karla, nice of you to grace us with your warm & agreeable presence once more…especially since you pulled the “I’m never posting here ever again!” act back in season 12. Guess you just couldn’t resist soapboxing your hate for Derek, huh?
Anywho…unless you can post something that’s not a mile long & filled with maniacal ramblings
and insults towards other posters (“Bite me”? Really? What are you, 12?), I’m just going to keep deleting…and if it continues to be an issue, I’ll just block you. And everyone else – pay no attention to the troll with an unhealthy, negative fixation with Derek…she’s just desperate for attention. Don’t give it to her.
Here’s my ranking
1. Ricki & Derek, Derek is a f*ing genius, was it a little bit overscored ? Maybe, because it wasn’t perfect but the judges had given perfect 30′s in the past for dances not as good as this one.
2. J.R. & Karina, I liked it but not as much as I would have liked to, I definitely prefer their jive
3. Carson & Anna, he’s so funny, I really hope he will stay a looong time, they are the couple I’m longing to see each week
4. David & Kym, he really surprised me, I didn’t like any of his previous dance, but this one suited him well, Good job Kym
5. Hope & Maks, she was a good Jessie and their dance was cute but it didn’t work for me
6. Rob & Cheryl, so boring ! Plus, I was thinking of Gilles Marini during the dance and it didn’t help.
7. Nancy & Tristan, a non-event, too boring
8. Chaz & Lacey, he would never be a great dancer but he is really sweet
9. Chynna & Tony, poor Chynna messed it a lot
For the encore, I’d like to see Ricki & Derek, my favorite dance of the night
Last night was kind of a disappointment, a few good dances. Overall just “meh”.
Ricki and Derek – Beautiful Tango. Slightly Overscored, each week we keep saying this, seems like a conspiracy on the part of the judges. I for one do not want Derek to win another MBT, someone new win this year please.
JR and Karina – I still love these two, I enjoyed the dance, same story every week, BUT these two are slightly Underscored, not JRs best dance. But he has what it takes to go all the way.
Carson and Anna – I just love him. I chuckled when he first came out with his goatee and costume! Too funny, his dancing kind of sucks, but I definiately want him to stick around.
Nancy and Tristan – I “heart” Tristan, but as much as it pains me to say this, Nancy is not improving. I did enjoy their dance though. Maybe one more week of this pairing.
Hope and Maks – What a surprise! Thoroughly enjoyed this dance. However, I don’t think Len should have went on and on about her going all the way. Don’t see that happening at alll. The only thing I see happening is Maks head will get huge.
David and Kym – Forgettable.
Rob and Cheryl – He is one contestant that is actually improving each week. I think he could possibly last a lot longer than we think.
Chaz and Lacey – Sorry but the only exciting about this dance, was “Cher”.. Hello!! and the fact that he had to practice going up and down this stairs..
Chynna and Tony – She has so much potential. I don’t think she should leave us tonight. But I am thinking she may a surprise elimination. Tony needs to step up his cheorography, Chynna is not standing out at all.
*Note to Carrie Ann* – The Pink Panther IS a Comedy. And the Lift Police want their badge back!!!
Odd night (some good some just blew it)
The Good
1) Ricki and Derek: Loved it! Score was totally deserved in my opinion
2) J.R. and Karina: Loved it! I thought he would get the same score as Ricki . Either way both did amazing.
3) Hope and Maks: Loved it! I though she was going to get 27 though.
4) David and Kym: Great job! I really liked it.
The OK
5) Rob and Cheryl: I liked it somewhat but it all seemed to predictable to me. Idk I’m on the fence about it.
6) Carson and Anna: I liked it but it felt odd. He did ok and the swordfighting kept my attention but other than that I really think he can do better.
The Bottom 3 (or at least what I think will be the bottom 3)
7) Nancy and Tristan: She had the choreography down but nott he spirit of the paso. Still I think she is going to be safe this week BUT Thristan needs to get that fire out of her more and the audinece connection with her better.
8) Chynna and Tony: Wow. Everybody has a bad day but not many have them dancing on live TV. I liked the opening of the dance and than she made themistake and went all over the place.
9) Chazz and Lacey: I think he is going this week. He improved but the other competitors (other than Nancy) are on a whole other level by now and he just kinda is where he began. I fhe gets one more week I really think that it would be his last.
Sayig that: early predictions: Couples in jeopardy (Carson and Anna, Chyna and Tony, Chazz and Lacey, Nancy and Thristan) Bottom three (Chazz, Nancy, and Chyna) Bottom Two (Nancy and Chazz) Eliminated couple (Chazz)
Although Ricki and Derek’s dance was very good, it was overscored. However, everyone loves Derek so he could win the competition dancing with a broom. He is a great choreographer, so I don’t have a problem with that part of him. But I’m tired of everyone drooling over him (which he loves and plays for all the time). I thought JR and Karina deserved a higher score (maybe on par with Ricki and Derek since their’s should have been lower).
I felt bad for Chynna. She has been doing so well. However, I was glad to see Hope get it more together this week.
Ricki and Derek SHOULD get the encore tonight – but I don’t think they will because Derek is already doing a dance with Julianne.
I think the encore will most likely be Hope and Maks with Chaz and Lacey as the dark horse.
Lastly, I hope the encore is Hope and Maks (as much as I loved Ricki and Derek’s dance, I feel that Hope deserves the solo since this week was the first week where we ddin’t see her as a soccer player with a tough schedule and no confidence in her ability……she is a contender all of a sudden and no doubt in my mind will end up in the final 4).
Look if Derek should make it to the finals and win another MBT, its because he earned it! Period. Tired of people putting him down, you know what, he is a genius. I hope courtney does block those with their foul mouths and harsh words, the guy is a genius, sorry!
As I said about the music choices earlier, what could go wrong? PLENTY. Last night’s show was like a local high school musical crossed with parents pouring out of a boozy class reunion. One hot mess! Starting with that opening number. When I see shirtless men dancing latin-ie to the theme from the Magnificent Seven (I think, I’m not strong enough to go back and check), I know the derailment has already begun. And the first set of scores…if the judges could just score each couple as they come instead of measuring each against the other, I might be able to watch this show live. Not sure which was the bigger wreck…the Bears/Lions game or DWTS, and that’s sayin something.
Adam/Zach – i don’t think anyone WANTS Chynna to go, it’s just that that is how the show works sometimes. You have an off night in a cast full of characters and you could be in trouble. They specifically designed the show to work this way. And, frankly, I would rather they let it play out naturally than use a stupid WTA dance to try to cheat it. Because you know that there would be Nancy/Carson/Hope – WHOEVER’s fans would be pissed off if their favorite did a great dance and stayed while someone who completely blanked when home. It sucks but that’s how it goes.
If the shoe were on the other foot, I would be really really worried about Ricki. I don’t think ANYONE in this cast, including JR, can afford an off night. Hell, I’m paranoid about Ricki because even after last week there are going to be people who assume she’s safe. I even had one Derek fan ask me if she needed to vote.
I meant to add, also – JR is NOT getting the Ralph treatment. Not even close. First off, he got a 26 last night which is a great score. Secondly, only CAI ragged on him for being boring. There was no name calling, no irrational dissing of him and his talents. Sure, the 8 was ridiculous, but I’ve seen several people here, including myself, agree that it was a tad…off. After re-watching it, I actually modified my opinion somewhat and found that it was a very nice dance. But come on – they’ve given him the pimp spot a few times, he’s always in a good place in the running order if not in the pimp spot – they just aren’t treating him badly. Now, if it continues on, then we’ll talk.
LOL – ah it was so quiet earlier in the season. Then, Derek hits one out of the park, Ricki actually delivers, JR gets and 8 and suddenly Derek isn’t given challenging partners.
Wake up people – that old revisionist crap doesn’t work any more. Maybe all of Derek’s partners look good and talented because Derek is just that good. Will it kill you to admit that? Apparently, the answer is yes.
I missed Kristin and Mark last night.
And WTH was Ricki whining ‘I Want to Quit’ about? ‘roll eyes’
If u wanna quit then quit.
I know this is not going to happen, but please since Ricki doesn’t want to be there … Don’t vote for her. Go Ricki, Go Ricki, Go HOME
@PH
The producers are the ones who determine the dancing order, it has nothing to do with the judges. J.R. has been underscored from the 2nd dance onward. Not by much but always a point or two. And the fact is, at least as I see it, underscoring happens to Karina and Anna more then to any other pro.
And without taking anything away from Derek, he is really great, the judges do prefer his style of choreography to other styles. Derek’s choreo is: boom, in your face. Sometimes it works for me and I absolutely love it but I often find myself going back to re watch less then with some of the others. For example- J.R.’s Foxtrot: it’s subtle and smooth. Upon second viewing you find something captivating that you haven’t seen before. I don’t think that the judges truly appreciate that style for whatever reason.
I despise the judges. Well, Len and Carrie Ann, not Bruno, which is funny because last season I despised Bruno wholeheartedly. This year Len is so crotchety and Carrie Ann is so moody that it just sucks any enjoyment out of the show for me. Anyhooo…
I think Derek got scored more than Ricki for his amazing choreo to a difficult song. I liked the dance, but I did not think she deserved 10s.
I loved JR and Karina and thought the humor was perfect and his technique was damn good!!! What is wrong with Carrie Ann?!?! I was smiling ear to ear after their dance and then they cut to CA and she had that face and whoosh — the enjoyment was gone.
Hope and Maks – what?! Are you kidding me? She was light and cute and oh so adorable. I thought they would have a rough time with their song, but I loved what they did. And I loved what she did! So happy for them.
David and Kym: Maybe it was the Indian Jones theme – who doesn’t love Indy? – but I liked David this week! I liked the opening when he swung out onto the floor, I liked the bullwhip, and oh yeah, the dancing was not bad! Props to Kym.
Tristan and Nancy: I thought she did a fantastic job. I’ll admit I had low expectations, but I thought she captured the feeling of the paso very well. And I thought her technique was good! I was surprised at their scores. Should have been a bit higher.
Carson and Anna: I did not like this dance as much as some of their other ones, but it was OK, it was entertaining, and I loved how into character he got. He seemed to get lost a few times and his technique was poor. But, Carson is a hoot and Len is an old coot. Once again, enjoyment gone.
Rob and Cheryl: I had to go back and watch this again – I couldn’t really remember much about it. And I guess that pretty much says it all right there.
Chynna and Tony: OK where did this Tony come from? What a jerk. Was that supposed to be a Tango or Argentine Tango? I know she messed up and got lost and it’s difficult to tell what it was supposed to look like, but I don’t like his choreo. And I don’t like the way he was treating Chynna. And I thought they were overscored. Was Brooke overscored like that when she messed up? I can’t remember.
Chaz and Lacey: I admire the guy. I feel bad for the guy. I hope he is enjoying himself out there, but I just don’t enjoy watching him dance. I think (hope) his days are numbered on the show.
I have no idea who is going home, but I hope it is Rob or Chaz. It could be Nancy but I really hope not because I want Tristan to stay a while longer. A long while longer. A long, long, long while longer.
Tony tweeted last night he was in the ER…. turned out to be a sprained ankle, but they were afraid it was broken. Wonder if it happened at a pro rehearsal afterwards?
I feel bad that Chynna never recovered, but sadly, it’s the pitfalls of getting this far and when you look bad once, the voters may abandon you.
That being said, I look for Nancy, Carson and Chynna to be in the bottom three (though the producers won’t have a real bottom three).
Let’s look at last night from a totally different perspective. Everyone was given a song from a movie. In all seriousness, whether you like Derek or not, did he not get the worst song out of everyone to have to choreograph a dance to? Compare Psycho to Rocky, Indiana Jones, etc. When I saw only 2 people were dancing the Tango and Tony and Chynna got the song Mission Impossible – I honestly thought they had deliberately set out to screw Derek and Ricki. The judges scores did bite last night – however, the whole picture needs to be looked at. In addition, we have seen some of the tamer dances so far. When the latin dances have to be done, I think JR will truly shine and Ricki not so much. Each week makes a different couple shine as not everyone is going to be good at every dance. Instead of getting on who should be let go, who always gets the high score, maybe we need to look at some of the subtle things that are done to each pair to make it harder for them to shine versus another couple. Just trying to think outside the box!
David’s view! http://www.mobli.com/davidarquette/542974/pov-from-the-stage-right-after-dwts-is-done-shooti?reftype=user&refid=13893&refoffset=1&refaction=ListMedia
I thought Flash Gordon was a crappy song to dance to.
Laurie, I didn’t like the Flash Gordon song either!
You are right Laurie, Flash Gordon wasn’t a good song too – however, most of the songs were recognizable and had something in them that the pros could at least look to in order to choreograph the dance. I guess we just have to wait and see how the voting shakes out for tonight and see who ends up going home. ;(
Agreed with Laurie about Flash Gordon. They are clearly trying to get rid of Tristan/Nancy. Boohoo
It may have been a crappy song, but that’s doesn’t mean it’s difficult to choreograph.
I don’t think they’re trying to get rid of Nancy at all – but Nancy is at risk because she’s being overshadowed by other characters. And so far there is no nipple gate or fart gate to make people remember her.
And henrietta, aren’t you a breath of fresh air!! I agree.
M, I have no tolerance for the bullshit. Can it.
I think Flash Gordon could have been a terrific number to dance to/choreograph. As much as Psycho was. See… I seldom, if ever, stand up for Derek – he does pretty damned well on his own and with the non-crazed Derek fans here on PureDWTS… but this time I have to say something. I’m hearing a lot of Derek always gets the songs to let him show off his skills – give the odd songs to the others and they’ll do just as well etc… Well, I believe that Derek would have choreographed something fab to this song, if not totally memorable. Tristan, God love him, is a bit too much of a purist, a traditionalist to have dealt with this outside the lines song.
Personally I think the Psycho theme is gorgeous and while maybe a bit unconventional and more difficult than others to choreograph to, it’s not a TERRIBLE song – Flash Gordon is. Like I said, I knew Derek would be able to knock it out of the park – just like I’m always confident that Karina can do SOMETHING with the odd choices they give her (although she has gotten blasted for it, like her Samba with Ralph).
@M, okay first of all, I do agree with you and Laurie about the Flash Gordon song. However, Chaz is a HE! And whether or not HE is getting through because of Cher’s fans is beside the point. I don’t watch HIM out of “morbid curiosity. I watch HIM because I want to see if HE is improving or not. I don’t stare at HIM because he’s not a circus act. HE is a very brave and courageous man for doing something completely out of his comfort zone.
Get off your high horse and stop degrading people.
err, I totally mistyped what I meant to say – that Flash Gordon isn’t a TERRIBLE song either, cause cmon, it’s Queen. I just think Nancy isn’t very good at all.
Uhhhh M? Chaz is a “HE”!!!! grrrr Don’t even go there.
I respect the fact that Tristan goes the more traditional route. That’s his preference and his style. It makes for lovely balancing out of some of the more crazy routines out there (Mark’s, Lacey’s..).
But I don’t think he has the right partner to show off his style. Traditional dancing can have a big impact only if done technically very strong and Nancy is just not the person to do it.
I think that the Flash Gordon Paso would be a great, great dance if done by someone else- Hope maybe. Or Chynna. The move in the middle where he lays her down on the floor and she rises was wonderful. But she blew it with shakiness and an extremely nervous ending.
Maybe if Nancy gets eliminated and Tony can’t go on with his ankle, Tristan could become Chynna’s partner for the rest of the season. Hmmm…I like my idea!
Laurie, that would be great! And I do feel a little guilty saying it.
Just to clarify my previous post- I mentioned Chynna and Hope but not Ricki not because I think Ricki is not good enough of a dancer but because she would be too small for Tristan.
Louis Van Amstels blog for Week 4 is up on ABC. Good honest analysis each week of the dances. I missed him on GMA this morning. @Vogue – Will the GMA interview be up on here later?
I’m just going to post some thoughts on each dance not rank them in order. But have to give a STANDING “O” to the Pros this week –great job to all of them!
Ricki & Derek were brilliant! The choreography was brilliant; the way the set was decorated was beautiful! Loved the use of the screen! Give the man an Emmy already!
JR & Karina were okay this week, but I don’t really remember that much of their dance. I was tickled to see that JR was wearing the pink tails though (as I’d wished for yesterday in a prior post). I’m not worried about the judges underscoring JR at this point, because in the second half of the season that will be reversed. Unless he has a major mishap I don’t see him finishing anywhere other than 1st place. They are just trying to make it a horse race IMO.
Hope & Maks just aren’t doing it for me. She looked cute in her Jessie outfit, but Maks looked like he was auditioning for a revival of the Village People.
Isn’t this at least the second time that a judge has told them they need to put in more time in rehearsals>
Carson & Anna were a riot. Carson’s outfit had me ROFLOL and Anna looked so beautiful that is the perfect color for her. Carson will never be a great dancer, but he is a joy to watch. I expect to see him until at least the semi-finals.
David & Kym were pretty good. His performance skills still far surpass his technique.
Rob & Cheryl weren’t very good and that outfit makes Rob’s butt look gigantic! Not sure why the judges keep over praising him.
Chaz & Lacey were as usual a joke. Chaz simply can’t dance. Running up stairs is not dancing. Cher has made her appearance–it’s time to say goodbye.
Chynna & Tony make quite a splash with that opening, too bad that it kind of fell apart. I hope that they survive tonight, because I think skill wise she deserves to make it to the finals.
Nancy & Tristan weren’t bad. I think that she did better than at least Rob and Chaz.
I have no idea who is going home. But I hope it is Chaz. It’s not that I don’t like him. It’s because he simply is by far the worst dancer on the floor.
Yep Sandy…in about 10-15 minutes.
Well, with the exception of Ricki & Derek’s tango, and JR & Karina’s Foxtrot, it was kind of a “meh” night for me. I do think Hope & Maks stepped it up a notch – maybe they should get the encore? And as for who is going home… wow, that’s a tough one. The wacky judging pretty much makes it a battle of the fan bases. I think that Chaz *should* be the one – he’s trying his best, but the dancing just isn’t there. I think Chynna probably *will* be the one going home – we’ve all wondered about the depth of her fanbase. If not one of those two, then who?
Thanks Vogue
Sasa, I think Nancy and Ricki are the same height. How tall is Tristan, anyway? He doesn’t seem that big to me.
I gave all of my votes to Chyna. She really is one of the better dancers, but she lost her place and couldn’t get it back. Doesn’t mean she isn’t good and doesn’t deserve to stay.
As much as I love Carson and Chaz, they should be going home before someone of Cyna’s caliber. Rob can go too. He bores me to tears and I find myself forgetting that he’s even on the show.
The whole night was kind of blah for me. No one really grabbed me except perhaps for Ricki and Derek. Even so, I didn’t think they were going to get 10′s.
HP- exactly, that’s my point. They are both too short for him and his dancing style. If you go traditional then you really should go traditional- matching heights, matching energy etc.
I’ve read he’s 5 11′
Errr, I meant PH not HP.
The stage, the screen, Derek’s choreography stellar and definitely Emmy worthy! Thing about him is he “ALWAYS” rises to the challenge! I think he and Ricki did a spectacular job and definitely deserved those 10s! Their performance ignited the ballroom, very memorable! I hope they get the encore performance! Again, best performance of the season!!
Yay Team Drickilous!!!
Note that this dance was the first time that Hope did not have to be sexy and coincidentally it was her best dance. Maybe she was more relaxed because she was more in her comfort zone, versus trying to be something she doesn’t believe she is when she has to get into the mega-sexy zone.
Thanks Courtney! Love the power rankings! Maddy, you’ve been around long enough to know that TPTB always pick out something like Ricki saying she wants to go home to make the “before dance” clip. Did you really get the impression that she meant it, cuz I sure didn’t?! I think it was just a moment of frustration on her part. Some celebs swear to beat the band in that situation. She chose to verbalize her frustration in another way. Means nothing!
I hope Ricki and Derek get the encore, but I agree with others that they might not since Derek is dancing with Julianne tonight.
I rarely agreed with CA last night, but I do think she had a point re: Nancy. If you take into consideration her age, build and her other working commitments/mothering commitments, I think she is doing pretty darn well. Her technique is good and I really felt she emoted the feeling of the paso quite well last night. I thought that was a big improvement. I certainly don’t think she’s going win, but at least she working hard and is gracious in the process.
I think Nancy might be in jeopardy tonight, but as I said in the Dancing by the Numbers post, I think it will be Chynna going home. I think with Cher in the audience last night, Chaz is safe for another week.
The judges’ performances have been so inconsistent that they ought to be the ones sent home! And if viewers of DWTS should know anything by now is that it is deceiving to believe the video packages – they are put together for drama, not to show any real accuracy/truth. If you take to heart everthing a pro or celeb says/does in a weak moment (which the video package will of course highlight), all the pros/celebs would be gone and the show would be over.
I also have NO CLUE who is going home tonight. It’s all down the the fanbases now, and I don’t really know among Chaz, Nancy, Chynna and Rob whose voting fan bases are strongest. I would have bet money that Chaz would have gone home last week, yet his fan base pulled him through. So he might be stronger than people think, or it could be his night to go. I have no idea. If any of those 4 go home, I won’t be surprised, but I’ll be sorry if a more talented dancer goes home before a less talented dancer does.
Yes Ricki did mean that at the time she wanted to quit and she wasn’t having as much fun as before. That’s not deceptive to show. But what she did was keep going and push through that moment and come out even stronger on the other side.
Loved JR and Karina’s dance, still believe they will be rasing the MBT at the end of this season.
2.Ricki/Derek
3.Carson/Anna such a joy to watch
4.David/Kym
5.Nancy/Tristan
6.Rob./Cheryl
7.Hope/Maks
8.Chaz/Lacy
9.Chynna/Tony- Hope she get enough votes tonight to stay imo, one of the best dance team of season 13!
Buttercup, how do you know Ricki meant it at the time when she said she wanted to go home? Her subsequent actions that you cite would seem to give the lie to that statement. That’s like when you’re made at someone and saying that you’ll kill them – do you mean it just because it came out of your mouth? I don’t think so. There is a difference between ‘meaning’ something and speaking out of frustration or anger. If you really ‘mean’ something, then you act on that thing. If you don’t act on it, then where’s the proof that you really meant it?
Sandra, you’re picking nits, IMO. Ricki herself said at that moment she felt that, but she didn’t any longer. Everyone has those moments, no one is black and white. People often feel a certain way then they get past it. As for buttercup, well, she’s in a position to know some things, just like I occasionally know things about ricki.
Heidi, are you and Buttercup the same person???? 8)
No, Meggie, You know I hate that bullshit game.
I do, Heidi, I do! Shoulda thought before I typed!
Princess Courtny Do you think it’s possible the judges
did not have something against Ralph, Season 12 or J.R.
this season but it’s Karina? I think we all notice a different side of Karina starting season 12.
What would all the judges have against Karina? She hasn’t done anything wrong. If that is so, then they should step down.
The treatment of Ralph did not go unnoticed… We will see if the treatment continues this season, I have to say though, two weeks in a row Carrie Ann hit them with the lift garbage. If it happens again to a fan favorite… I will be PISSED!!