Dancing With The Stars Season 13 Las Vegas Odds And The “Dark Horse”
It’s another interesting shakedown for the Las Vegas Odds! Last week, OLBG had Rob in 5th place. Now they have him tied for a third place position with Hope which I’d say sounds about right (never did I think I’d say that at the beginning of this competition). However, they’ve placed Chaz above David this week which I’m not sure is correct? Once again, they are putting Nancy last. Will she prove the odds makers wrong yet again?
J.R. Martinez 1.4
Ricki Lake 2.75
Hope Solo 34
Rob Kardashian 34
Chaz Bono 41
David Arquette 67
Nancy Grace 151
Also, if you haven’t seen this interview yet, Tony gets Carrie Ann to talk of who she thinks is the “dark horse” in this competition. She picks Rob! Up until this past week, I’ve always thought the “dark horse” was Carson, but, now I’m starting to wonder if Carrie Ann is right? 
(Side Note and off topic: you can also see Maks and Carson Rumba in this video. Too funny!)
So, what do you think? Do the odds look correct to you at this time? Who do you think is the “dark horse”?
As always, Pure Dancing With The Stars looks forward to your thoughts!!
Heidi’s Note: Yeah, Rob will be the dark horse if you keep voting with your loins, woman. Giving Rob and JR both 9′s?? Yeah, that’s logical. Unless something changes, though, Rob and David could very well take two spots in the semi-final, cutting Hope out. Unless of course they keep making Derek/Ricki fans complacent – then she might get cut out instead. Anyway, I agree with them on their top 2 spots, and I agree with their bottom spot. We’ll have to wait and see what actually happens. Their record has been worse than mine this season. By a mile. 
Hope they’re right–I’d be glad to see Karina win it and of course JR deserves it.
Does anyone understand Rob’s appeal? CAI practically drools over him. To me, he seems competent, but a bit oafish and clumsy. I don’t see the strong leading man that the judges see. Perhaps, it’s the Hollywood voting block? Although I don’t think that block can be that large?
I think his appeal for Carrie Ann is his last name.
And the story is working for him – he is getting better. In my opinion he’s not so great, but others seem to be pleased with his performances. I just find him and his dancing incredibly bland and forgettable.
I’m with you, Evaine – Rob’s dancing looks (to me, anyway) like a series of poses, with just plain ‘ole walking in between. Guess I don’t see what CAI sees…
I agree. I don’t think poor Hope has a chance at the top three. I think rob will be the third place person.
I get what CA is saying that Rob has a solid frame and good foot placement. I just don’t see the sparkle in his dancing, it’s quite heavy-looking and yes, a little bland. It’s like the style I would imagine an older contestant having.
I think David is more of a dark horse but he seems to not have as good of a fan support so that will probably do him in. He has to learn to straighten his shoulders and neck and maintain that position when the dance so requires. I think he could grow more then Rob.
I don’t think Nancy is good enough to make it to the finals but it isn’t impossible. People are connecting to her.
A lot depends on next week’s dances. If Hope makes a big improvement she could gain momentum for the following weeks. If not, she could be a gonner.
When I look at Rob’s dance with Cheryl last week, the word that springs to mind is bumpy. That drag across the floor was a bit of a mistake, I think – we’re just so used to the male pros making that look so effortless that from Rob it’s jarring. And really, It’s Cheryl’s responsibility to pick moves that don’t create that impression, if possible.
I forgot to mention Chaz. Love what he stands for but he will be out sooner rather then later. There are just too many hurdles to overcome- shyness, heaviness, knees…
I would have liked to see him take on dwts after taking some weight off because I think he actually has potential in his movement but it is hidden under the detrimental factors mentioned.
Maybe I’m playing devil’s advocate here, but I do think Rob is a halfway decent dancer, and he is improving – I’d say in terms of natural ability, he’d be the most likely candidate for the 3rd spot in the finale. HOWEVER, he seems to lack the performance quality of the rest of the contestants (except maybe Nancy, who seems to struggle with the same thing), and I think that will ultimately keep him out of the finale.
If I had to choose from who was left, I’d honesty say I’d probably pick David for the 3rd finale spot – he seems like the one who would work the hardest and put on the best show. But I daresay he’d still be nowhere near JR or Ricki for the MBT.
Carrie Ann is a twit.
@PH
I was also, while watching Rob&Cheryl dance, wondering why the heck she put that sliding move in when it’s clearly not his forte. Much like that half-split at the end.
She boggles my mind sometimes. Such a talented choreographer who seemingly sometimes just doesn’t bother.
I think the dark horse is between Rob and David. David has better technique but Rob’s more appealing. If Hope loses her composure, she’ll be out early.
I have a question- Is Rob the most improve coz the judges r hardwiring our brain with their comment and scored to think so; or is he really improving.
P.S. Tony sure makes CAI uncomfortable
EDITING:
Is Rob the most improve coz the judges r hardwiring our brains with their comments ….
“Carrie Ann is a twit”
Right on, Courtney — love it!!!!
My personal dark horse is David. I’m not sure the larger DWTS audience feels the same way, though. So maybe it is Rob.
It’s good to see many here have the same reaction to Rob that I do. Yes, he’s improving technically, and I don’t think we’re being brainwashed into thinking so by the judges. However, his dancing always feels labored to me. There’s no real spark. Strong leading man? Sorry, not for me.
Normally, I wouldn’t say this because there’s no way to know what’s really going on by the glimpses we get, but while others feel Maks is the one who’s not interested in this season, I’m getting that from Cheryl. Honestly, sometimes she looks/sounds flat-out bored, to me.
Dark horse for me – are still David, Hope and Rob. What will solidify which of three will depend on how next week goes. A good test for me is to ask myself…of the three who could pull off a good samba? If they have enough skill to pull off a decent samba then they deserve that 3rd spot.
@sasa – that half split was the most ridiculous thing I’d ever seen in my life. It really just call attention to the fact that you can’t do the splits. I saw that and was thinking…umm what was that? Did he just slip?
The other weird choreo- moment for me was with Nancy and Tristan. When he basically grabbed her from under her armpits and dragged her across the floor. It didn’t look graceful or very artistic. The rest of the dance was fine but that one move probably should have been left out.
Not to be nitpicky, but men don’t usually do full splits in Latin routines – it’s almost always a partial split like that, and it takes a ridiculous amount of leg strength. I think Rob did ok until it was time to get out of that split…that was a lil wonky
The funny this is, the only man I’ve ever known to do a full split in competition is Louis…limber lil guy, he is 
It hurts ME to see Louis do the split and I’m a woman.
Courtney, That helps me understand why Cheryl had that move in the routine. Unfortunately, it did come off rather, ugh! I really love it when you give us these dance pointers because I know next to nada about it! Thanks!
Can you shed any light on what that “ugly” drag move Toni mentioned in Nancy’s routine was supposed to look like? It looked like he was dragging an unconcious person out of a burning building
Courtney – I was not advocating Rob doing the splits:) Nobody wants to see that! I guess the way he executed it just struck me as odd and not very smooth. Thanks for the tips on what he was actually trying to do. My faith in Cheryl’s choreography has been restored.
Cidra- I just spit out my soda laughing so hard at your description of that move with Nancy & Tristan. That is EXACTLY what I was thinking when they did it!
Toni and Cidra – regarding T&N body drag… Right on! I was not a fan.
I’m with you Courtney, if Rob continues to improve, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in the final three. I’d much prefer Rob over Hope, who rubs me the wrong way. My personal choice would be David, but have a feeling he doesn’t have the base.
To further clarify the infamous “split thingie” Rob did, this is what one of those moves typically looks like when the guy does it. It’s basically just a very, very wide stance where the guy has to rely on the strength of his inner thigh muscles to keep him anchored while he helps balance the lady. It can also be done in a free-standing fashion like Rob did, although it’s less common – I’m guessing that Cheryl maybe didn’t trust him to keep her balanced, which is why she had him do it on his own
As for the drag move Tristan did with Nancy….errr. In the context of a rumba, it’s more often done with the lady FACING the guy as he drags her, like the move in Rob & Cheryl’s rumba that looked “bumpy”. Had it been done right, it could have actually looked quite dramatic. I remember having a backward-facing drag like Nancy’s in one of my old cha-cha routines in college, but I think it’s kind of fallen out-of-style now, unless it’s in the paso and the man kind of steps over the lady a few times after dragging her…I’ll see if I can find a video. All in all, I think Tristan was just maybe choreographically stumped, and couldn’t make a forward-facing drag work (or didn’t think Nancy could do it) – so he went the easy route and just dragged her backwards, so he was doing the work.
Hey guys, I posted in the other discussion by “Would like to say that”. I thought I was only going to post a comment, but then realized I had other things to say!
I agree with what you guys are saying about Rob. I don’t get it either, and yes Cheryl does come across as not interested, especially when you watch interviews. I thought the same thing about Kristin and Mark.
I have to be honest, I know a lot of people are fans of Tristan, but his dances with Nancy come across as very boring. I think even the judges are just like, this is really boring! I think Rob/Cheryl and Ricki/Derek can come across as boring as well.
Out of all these couples, there are some that I don’t know if people would be interested in seeing them dance twice. When it gets to that point, are most of the couples left usually popular couples that people want to see?
I really want Hope to do well. She seems the most “normal” of the remaining contestants in that her job/sport puts her in the limelight rather than her actively seeking it. I see a lot of young women identifying with her. She’s a woman that needs to be tough and perfect in order to be taken seriously in her sport, yet she needs to find a balance between that strength and “femininity” in order to do well on this show. Go figure. I hope she makes the final 3.
And poor Tristan. From that last rehearsal footage, it looks like he might be at his wit’s end with Nancy. I would say their rehearsals are more fun to watch than the actual dance. Which is sad, since I have become a huge fan of Tristan this season. I hope he does more pro dances like the one with Kym.
Speaking of Kym and tristan, did u check the video dwtsgossip posted? They were kissing.
Soccer, (re #23) For what it’s worth, here’s my take on your comments/questions.
It’s fair to say Tristan’s choreo has been a bit “traditional”. He’s a “newbie” pro on the show this season training his first celeb partner. Naturally, there’s a learning curve. The difference in their ages and body types might also be somewhat limiting. I’d say the jury is still out on his choreographic skills. However, many think he’s cute as a button with a pleasing personality. I sure would like to see him return next season. I’m hoping he’ll have a younger more physically fit partner. Then we might see if he has more pizzazz in his choreo arsenal.
I don’t find Ricki and Derek’s performances boring. Derek is a fantastic choreographer. Ricki isn’t as gifted as some of his previous partners, but she’s improving steadily, and he always choreographs to his partner’s strengths.
Yes, I’d say the couples who stay each week are the ones people want to see dance again (for all kinds of different reasons).
Cidra, I would agree that the couples left are the most popular, but not necessarily because they’re the ones people want to see dance. Too many fans comment either directly or indirectly that the dancing element is irrelevant to them.
Sorry ’bout that Toni — hope you didn’t snort any soda up your nose
Magnolia, I kind of winced and shook my head when I saw it. Then I laughed. What made it comical was that Nancy’s feet weren’t arched; so her toes were pointing straight up at the ceiling.
If her toes hadn’t been sticking up like that, it might have been marginally better…nah, probably not. ::LOL::
Courtney, I can see that back drag working as a move in an angry passionate paso, but I’m definitely not feeling it for a rumba.
With J..R and Ricki seeming like shoo ins for the finale, that third spot either should go to David and Kym or Hope and Maks. I think Kym has the edge though for the third spot since David has the entertainment quality to spare. Besides, I lime seeing Kym in the finale lol her freestyles are always great.
I still kinda want Nancy to have anepiphany and start getting 9s so she can get farther in the competition. She seems like such a nice lady and really is having the time of her life out there.
A lot of what initially had me voting for Rob was that on the forum I was reading, people were trashing him like crazy for being lazy, useless, etc., on the basis of the Kardashian show. I, on the other hand, never having seen the show, went HUH? and did a little research, plus I watch video interviews for everybody, and he’s got more to him than that.
I continued voting for him because he’s improving, and I like a good improvement arc.
Have to admit, though, he is kinda boring and/or callow. Oh well. He’s on my “We’ll see” list now. I do like the way he looks dancing some of the time, but agree it’s more static than active.
Plus, Cheryl seems awfully gloomy lately, and I can’t help but wonder why…
Katarina, I guess I’ve got my rose-colored glasses on, and maybe I’m being overly generous. Surely only a small percentage are voting only to see their favorite’s face on the TV screen. They might be voting for someone 99% because they find the person cute, funny, inspirational, or whatever; but most of them must also have at least a 1% interest in seeing that person dance (not necessarily dance well, but get out there and perform).
Has any contestant ever been at the top of this odds list week after week and not won in the end?
I think the thing with Rob is that with the Rumba, Cheryl did most of the dancing around him and so what he did do he looked better. I don’t know why I get the feeling that when they get a different dance (like they have the cha-cha-cha coming up) he may be like he was before. Then again, you could probably say this at one point or another for any of the contestants.
I don’t really see David in the final, because I am not sure about his fanbase. I think it may come down to Rob/Cheryl and Hope/Maks to get to the final. Then again, you never know, Chaz/Lacey could be there too, at least end up 4th.
Cidra, the reason why I say Ricki/Derek can come across as boring is not really because of Derek, but because it’s kind of like the Nancy/Tristan thing. People are more interested in Derek than they are in Ricki, if we’re being honest, so it’s just one-sided. Like Ricki could be anyone else out there.
I feel like with a couple like Hope and Maks, they both have a strong presence out there on the dance floor, and it’s more balanced. People are interested in Hope and they’re interested in Maks. Say what you will about Hope, but she can hold her own in every situation, and has a presence out there, whether it’s on the dance floor, being interviewed, and so on.
I know I am a big Hope fan here, so it is just my opinion!
Every season we see “popular” and “good dancers” and “Popular and a Good dancer” when it gets closer to the end. Usually, the “good dancers” and “popular and a good dancer” are the ones who make it to the final four. Rarely does someone who really sucks as a dancer make it to the final four. Ty Murray is the only one that really springs to mind. Marie Osmond actually wasn’t a bad dancer, she just annoyed the hell out of a lot of people. Kelly wasn’t a great dancer, but she didn’t suck. Then once you get to the final, they can usually all dance pretty well – or at least they’re the best of the field. Usually.
And often you will see “great dancer but boring as hell” lose – like Mya. I think Ricki and JR are the two who are in the “popular and a good dancer” category. I don’t really think there is a third person (at least, not yet – David or Rob could get there), so the other two parts of the Final Four seem wide open.
Also, “boring” is HIGHLY subjective, whereas “good dancer” and “popular” are much less so. I find Tristan’s choreography boring – but it could just be Nancy and his own learning curve. But that doesn’t mean I find Tristan himself boring. He has great taste in women, anyway
Soccer, they change the odds so often that it’s impossible to really determine that. I don’t know if there’s been anyone who stayed at the top the whole way through. Maybe Nicole?? I don’t even know.
But in any case, they clearly don’t know what they’re talking about. If you only get one person right out of twelve, do you have credibility??
“People” are more interested in Derek…?” And you know this how?? Not from where I’m sitting. Of course, Derek does seem to be more popular than ever and his choreo is a big topic of conversation so it may seem like that overshadows Ricki – but I don’t think she’s boring in the slightest. Like I said, that’s highly subjective and not measurable, the way dancing or popularity are.
I’m not going to discuss Hope anymore. She’s been discussed to death – and NOT in a positive way. You might keep that in mind when making broad generalizations.
@Cidra – “It looked like he was dragging an unconcious person out of a burning building” —-LMAO!! Seriously, I teared up.
Heidi, can’t believe you went there… but, it does seem to be true, as far as his taste goes.
I ALWAYS go there.
And Nicole broke up with Lewis. Get in there, Derek. Go!!
Heidi,
I totally understand about being subjective, most of what I post about Hope or Hope and Maks is subjective and my opinion because I’m a fan!
Boring is very subjective, and really it is just my opinion regarding the dancing of Nancy/Tristan and sometimes Ricki/Derek.
Just reading around and seeing people’s reactions and so on, a lot feel like Ricki/Derek are not as exciting as JR/Karina. I think a lot of people agree they should be in the final, though, again just what I gather from general viewer’s opinions.
Not sure what you mean about talking about Hope.
Depends on where you read, Soccer. It’s annecdotal and meaningless unless you read everywhere and measure it scientifically. If you are talking about the ABC boards, well, most Derek fans don’t go there anymore and haven’t in along time. Too filled with trolls and haters. And children.
FYI – people have tried to make the same claims about Nicole and Jennifer too – too good, everyone hates them, on and on. Both won. Brooke too – she’s so boring, etc. She won. People tried to claim that Mya would win because she was the best dancer and “everyone hated” Donny. Nope. There is always someone trying to claim that “everyone hates so and so” OR “everyone loves so and so” – you have no way of really knowing that either is true. None at all.
ETA: I do think that JR will win – my comments above have nothing to do with that. More to do with the way you phrase your comments and pointing out that the way you are measuring popularity isn’t remotely accurate and may not be reflective or reality.
Heidi (re #39), you ‘lil matchmaker, you!
Heidi,
I see what you are saying. As I said in the other discussion, I am only watching DWTS because Hope is on, so I started reading around to get info and just understand everything, and yeah, some opinions are kind of out there. I just kept reading the same comments being said so not sure what to think about that. Honestly, I am really in the athletic and singing world so just trying to follow everything with DWTS.
It is true though, that for all the people who think Nancy/Tristan are boring, there are some who say they like their dancing.
Do you guys read any other info out there about DWTS?
Odds again. Well imo, here I go, JR and Ricki right on target as usual, with JR winning. As for the 3rd spot I’m giving that to Rob, simis will be David’s swan song, Chaz will take his bow in the quatrers, Nancy will hold on for one more dance, easing out Hope for the last spot.
Obviously, Soccer we read all over the place. But as usual, the squeaky wheels are those that get the most attention. And when entire fan groups don’t go to where you’re reading, then you’re not getting an accurate view of what people really think. Add in that the DWTS audience is older and the large majority isn’t likely surfing the net to read about it at all, and you’ve got a very skewed view of reality.
I agree with the odds by having JR and Ricki as the top 2 with JR winning in the end. I don’t see it changing unless fans of Ricki and JR are lead to a false security because they get called safe so early on the results show. Aren’t they also the only two that have never been put “in jeopardy” yet? I was so expecting Ricki to face “in jeopardy” after the judges critique and her dropping down score wise and was surprised she wasn’t. Anyways, I see CAI point of Rob being a dark horse. He has improved every week. I think the third spot is still up for grabs with Hope, Rob and David (he improved so much the past two weeks) as the likely contenders.
OMG Heidi, just had a chance to check in here and see what’s goin’ on….re #39….I would soooo love to see Derek and Nicole get together, they just seemed tohave so much fun. I’m not even sure why I like the idea so much. Guess maybe because it could be an exciting relationship even if it didn”t last any longer than say he and Shannon…..don’t you think ?
I’ve been thinking about Hope lately, and about the “fire and ice” effect she has had among some of the viewers (and readers of this site).
Now, I’m not trying to find excuses, and my comments are observations and extrapolations at best, but I leave them here for what they’re worth.
I think that Hope’s problem stems mainly from the fact that she might not have had the time to absorb basic dance techniques (posture, balance, arm movements, etc…) before being confronted with the necessity of learning routines for dances that require sharp, precise, rapid movements (jive, tango, quickstep…). She is, after all, quite new to dancing, and a perfectionist to boot – a combination which doesn’t help when one knows how good one should and could be, and falls short in one’s own expectations.
I have the feeling that the rumba, which is a slow dance, will maybe allow her to concentrate more on the fluidity and grace of the movements, which is something she hasn’t been able to work on amid the “power dances” of weeks past. If she can just work on her lines and musicality to really connect to the dance style and to the audience, she may just find her inner performer and have a breakthrough week.
And since it’s Broadway week, The Lion King’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” could be an awesome choice for her.
OMG – Carson and Maks have to do something together for the finale!
Well, I read somewhere that Hope is now doing 5 hours everyday instead of her usually 3. Every little bit helps.
More hours in the rehearsal studio don’t necessarily translate into better results on performance night. They could just lead to more frustration and lack of confidence. Keeping my fingers crossed that the extra hours are productive ones.
Interesting comments. Hines Ward was kind of the front runner all season and won, so that’s in JR’s favor, and I do think he is the best-dancing, personality, entertainer, character. BUT, Derek, Kym and Cheryl have all won-which really helps their partners-for whatever reasons. I’d like to see Karina pull it off, but it’s not a slam-dunk at this point. Similarly, will Anna, Chelsie or Maks ever go all the way. Many would like to see it, but it’s like winning that first Super Bowl or Stanley Cup-NOT EASY.
Bruce, I agree it could come down to the freestyle. Karina is going to have to dig deep because we all know what Derek is capable of.
So True about Derek. In my opinion, as far as choreography Karina and Kym are probably the best female pros on the show. So it may just boil down to fanbase.. And I think JRs growing fanbase will take Derek and Kym down this season and claim the MBT.
Karina is super happy this season, I think her choreography has been awesome so far, and I think she can pull it off.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a season where both Karina and her partner are so appealing and talented and I can see Ricki and Derek pushing them all the way. Don’t see either as boring. Yeah, Ricki grates on me a bit but no question she is authentic and invested and has some talent for Derek to work with, which he’ll do to the max.
Frankly, whoever gets the third spot in the finals will be there as a default. Both Nancy and Chaz seem popular but their dancing is small. Rob is trying but not that good and his partner seems off. Same with Hope who, to me doesn’t seem fit or come across well on this show (and that’s coming from a soccer fan!). David is spastic and has a questionable fanbase though he’ grown on me and judging from comments, I’m not alone. Plus with she of awesome boobage as his guide…at this stage David is wish for 3rd as he’s, to me, the best mix of importance, attitude, effort, impact and ability.
**correction to above: Hope doesn’t seem TO fit…the show** Lawrd knows the lady’s as in shape as they come!
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Has Karina ever had to choreograph a freestyle?? Not recently – and Derek and Kym are the best two for a freestyle. It could be tough.
Well, Gayle, mention us in your column and we’d be happy to return the favor.
After all, we would love more page views as well, although we certainly ain’t hurting for traffic. 
Heidi – I guess the only other time was with Mario… If I recall it was fabulous.
“People are more interested in Derek than they are in Ricki, if we’re being honest, so it’s just one-sided. Like Ricki could be anyone else out there.”
Trust me when I say that Maks has been around DWTS even longer and too acquired a vast, international fanbase that power vote for him regardless of his partner. Hope also came into this with a large, multinational, loyal fanbase of her own who are likely just as ardently voting for her. This is one of the reasons it wouldn’t suprise me to see her ultimately place at least 3rd.
However other important pieces are the ability to
consistently dance and present well to ingratiate and rally new fans, an area in which Hope and Maks don’t seem to be fairing well thus far.
*Sorry forgot to add above* – It was fabulous at that time. Karina has grown so much since then, they all have. Derek, Kym, and Karina are much more skilled choreographers than they were then. Unlike Derek and Kym, whom have had numerous chances at the finals, this would be Karinas first attempt since then to show us otherwise. Thats what I meant.
But I will say, a final three of Derek, Kym, and Karina, will probably be one of the most exciting finals ever…
Heidi, point WELL taken and I’ll add my fav DWTS website in the comments section of the column for readers who want to know more. Consider it done and thanks for the suggestion!
“I think that Hope’s problem stems mainly from the fact that she might not have had the time to absorb basic dance techniques (posture, balance, arm movements, etc…) before being confronted with the necessity of learning routines for dances that require sharp, precise, rapid movements (jive, tango, quickstep…). ”
In all fairness, few contestants do. The conditioning, coachability and determination of athletes is often a plus, but a bit of a double edge in this case.
Mario, eh?? How long ago was that? In the pre-Derek era??
I’m thinking it won’t matter. I’ve never been one to believe that the person with the best freestyle wins – but a crappy one can lose it for you.
We have seen, time and again, Wynn that people with “huge fanbases” come into this show and don’t make the final – mainly because their fanbase doesn’t mesh with the average DWTS viewer and voter. You HAVE to grab the typical DWTS viewer or you can’t win, regardless of who your pro is. Maks, for example, has never won, but I don’t think there’s any question that’s he’s right up there with Derek in popularity.
And heaven help you if you start to annoy the average viewer – and Hope seems to be doing more of that than most of the others. Hard to say for sure, but that’s the impression that I’m getting. JR on the other hand, has a pro who isn’t as popular and he’s not as well known – but if he doesn’t win I’ll be surprised.
Thanks, Gayle!!
“Writers incorporate jokes and comments on the fly into the script projected on host Tom Bergeron’s teleprompter within seconds to make the show seem fresh and spontaneous.” Not that Tom isn’t a sharp guy, but just as I thought. Very nice writeup, Gayle.
Hmmm…..this is from Mark Ballas’ USA Today blog…..
“Chaz keeps improving week after week. When a competitor has multiple injuries, it puts a professional like Lacey in a tough spot. She has to know when to push Chaz and when to back off. So far, she has pushed all the right buttons and Chaz has responded well. He is definitely the underdog this season but if he keeps progressing I can see him in the finals. Yep, I said it, Chaz Bono in the finals!”
Eh, pretty sure that a lot of Tom’s stuff is his own on the fly. A lot of it there just isn’t time for them to incorporate.
Yeah, Mark thinks a lot of things….like Bristol was a great dancer.
#71
Must be the spats are too tight and affecting his brain!
He’s really probably saying that because he sees the fans voting him through past people like Chynna & Kristin, and heck, even Carson
Thanks, Bruce. I think Tom is an underappreciated talent. He’s a real pro and nothing ruffles him. I’ve been in the audience a half dozen times and he remains calm, focused, congenial in the face of a whirl of activity. He’s so quick to pick up on anything. I worked in news and talk radio for many years and the best hosts can be handed something on the fly with seconds to spare and they will deliver the material like they wrote it themselves after much thought.
Tom does come up with his own comments, but if you are in the audience and paying attention, the script displayed on the prompter will change within 15 or 30 seconds of a remark, well in time for Tom to read it seemingly as his own comeback. It’s pretty damn amazing.