DWTS 14 Week 2 Power Rankings
First, a warning: I kinda phoned it in on these rankings. For those of you not watching the drama of “U-Versegate” unfold on my Twitter, my tv & internet inexplicably crapped out right after Melissa & Maks danced – completely missed Jack & Gladys, & only saw part of Katherine before reader Nathan graciously sent me a link to an internet feed, which I could access at that point because my internet was back up. Long story short – I read the U-Verse customer service rep the riot act, and I have a tech coming out tomorrow morning to figure out the problem, but at this point I’m just kinda ready to be done with tonight. But a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone (jimmbboe, Will, Maria, @Team_MGMC, and of course Heidi!) who tracked down videos of the performances I missed – I don’t know what I would have done without you 
Well, overall, tonight kinda sucked ass 
Wish I had a better way to put it, but there were very few moments that delighted me, and many that made me wish my internet had stayed disconnected. Both ridiculous over & underscoring going on, and some blatant pimping & shady business going on involving a certain couple…oh, and by the way, if you’re a William & Cheryl fan that isn’t mature enough to handle differing opinions, do us both a favor and skip this post. The “hold for moderation” list here at Pure is becoming more competitive than the VIP roster at Tao in Vegas – seems like some folks are just DYING to get on it 
1/2.) TIE: Katherine & Mark and William & Cheryl – I think one of these couples deserves to be in the top spot; the other does not. I shouldn’t have to tell you which is which 
I do think Katherine has been the most consistent of the past two weeks, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how well she’s done – I was definitely worried about tonight, thinking that she would be stuck being the reserved English rose that couldn’t let loose in the jive. But she brought her A-game – and she not only looked like she was having fun, but she had the best jive technique of the night. Very energetic, sharp, & clean. And she actually did jive choreo, which is more than I can say for some of the couples doing jive tonight…ahem. I thought she looked gorgeous, too – like a young Twiggy As for the other couple that I have in the lead – the only reason I have them here is because TPTB and the judges seem bound & determined to jam him down our throats as the hottest dancer this season at every turn, and some folks seem to be buying into the hype. I am not one of them – I thought his posture in his quickstep was atrocious (he was hunched over for most of it!), and he did loose his timing & footwork a few times…yet miraculously, no one seemed to point it out. Hmmm. And the guy still looks terrified to me when he’s dancing – like he’s afraid he might poop his pants. Once again, I reiterate – I’m sure William is a really nice guy. But all of this shameless promotion of him I’m seeing from TPTB, the judges, and even his partner (who I’ve lost some respect for) just turns me off completely. After the 3-ring publicity circus of the past 2 weeks, I would not even consider tossing a single vote in their direction this season. But hey, that’s ok, since they seem to be bogarting Maria & Derek’s votes now…and yes, I’m totally calling shenanigans on that one. Anywho…based on scores (and some creative promotion), I think these two ought to be safe from tomorrow’s elimination.
3/4.) TIE: Maria & Derek and Jaleel & Kym – I’m gonna apologize in advance for multiple ties – but the scoring of these past 2 weeks just has me all discombulated and unsure of what to think 
I’m still in disbelief that the judges honestly thought William & Cheryl’s quickstep was as good as Maria & Derek’s, which I found to be a bright spot in a dismal evening of routines. It was fun, it was clean, and Maria is starting to relax – and when you take into account that Maria actually hurt herself pretty bad, I think it’s even more impressive that she was able to pull off such an entertaining routine. I found her technique to be at least a point or 2 better than slouchy William. As for Jaleel – I feel bad for the guy, because I feel like they got shafted worst of all by their song tonight. That was one sh*tty jive song – can you blame them for looking a bit lackluster and low-energy when they have to dance a silly dance to a song that’s probably better suited to a rumba or waltz? I honestly wouldn’t have known what to do if tasked with doing jive to a song like that. So while I think it wasn’t as impressive as his foxtrot last week, I honestly can’t fault him (or Kym, for that matter) for doing a bit of a lackluster routine. Scoring-wise, I think they *should* be ok – but the spread is really funky this week. I suggest everyone keep their eyes peeled for Heidi’s numbers post tomorrow…it should be…interesting.
5/6.) TIE: Sherri & Val and Roshon & Chelsie – These two couples are a bit of a wild card for me, as one of them seems to get over-the-top praise for so-so choreo, and the other seems to get similar scores & harder critiques for routines that I find to be technically superior. I dunno how the hell Sherri ended up with 1 point more than Jaleel for a jive with little to no, well, JIVE in it, and with a pretty obvious snafu (although I will give her some credit for playing it off well). I mean, I guess it was smart of Val to minimize the amount of real jive steps in this routine, considering that Sherri didn’t seem to handle the little bit of real jive she had very well; but all things considered, I think they should have been docked a point or two for lack of content. But I will say that I was entertained by it, as Sherri seemed to be having a ton of fun…she is coming across as more likeable than I initially thought she would As for Roshon & Chelsie – I have a feeling Roshon could come out of nowhere and really prove to be a contender about midway through the season, but right now – I worry that he’s getting a bit lost in the shuffle, even though I think he’s one of the best technicians this season. I was really impressed with this quickstep – I was admittedly skeptical that he was gonna be a one-trick pony that could only do Latin dances infused with hip-hop, but he really seemed to take to the quickstep well – great posture and timing. A little bouncy at times, but on a night like tonight, I’ll gladly take “a little too bouncy” over “slouchy & scared”. I just worry that Roshon may not be getting the votes…but I think his score ought to keep him safe for now. As for Sherri – she seems pretty popular with both the judges and the viewers, so I doubt she’s heading home this week.
7.) Gladys & Tristan – Poor Gladys – I could tell she was really trying this week, but I daresay this week’s not-so-quickstep may be an unfortunate consequence of her age 
I think we all got a bit spoiled last week, as Gladys came out swinging with such sassiness and some smooth moves that we tended to overlook any potential slipups. I’m afraid this week was a bit more of a reality check – I love Gladys, I really do, and I think she’s great for her age, but she’s still a 67-year-old woman – she isn’t going to be able to move with the same speed and precision as some of these youngin’s, and it’s eventually going to come down to who can keep up and who can’t. It’s not her fault – blame Father Time, I guess. Like I said, I saw genuine effort on her part, but in the end, she just couldn’t bounce & move her feet fast enough to really nail the quickstep. But if the booing after she got her scores was any indicator, people ain’t gonna let her get sent home without a fight! Definitely the loudest, longest, and most disgruntled booing I heard all night
8.) Donald & Peta – I gotta say – I just love watching Donald dance, because he always looks like a kid on Christmas morning, just so excited to be out there I love, love, love that gigantic goofy smile! And really, the guy ain’t bad – he’s still a bit excitable, but he managed to deliver a pretty nice, clean quickstep tonight. I would say it was a definite improvement, even if it was a bit elementary compared to some others. What I’m more worried about is him just getting overlooked in favor of more notable (for better or worse) routines – he’s not amazingly good or amazingly bad, and he’s scoring about in the middle of the pack. I just hope he’s not being overlooked in favor of supporting a flashier couple (like that one I don’t like) or a couple that really needs help (like Martina & Tony). Cheeseheads, I’m counting on you to keep that goofy grin around for awhile
9.) Jack & Anna – I’m baffled as to why these two aren’t getting more love from the judges. I honestly think Jack is probably a better technician than Gavin, Donald, & William, and a better showman than Gavin or William – yet he’s always just a mere point or two ahead of Gavin. And these crap running order positions don’t seem to be helping! I am so glad someone sent me a link to his jive, because I think it ended up being my favorite of the night, next to Katherine’s – I think Jack is just trying so hard, and having so much fun. Of all the male contestants this season, I think Donald & Jack are the most invested – I always feel like they’re giving it their all. Really, this wasn’t a bad jive at all – he was picking up his knees far more than some of the other contestants, and he didn’t miss any steps. Yeah, he did look a little winded by the end, but I would have given this at least a 23. Now my big concern is whether or not he’s getting the votes – like I said before, these “running order positions of doom” he keeps getting are a little dangerous. If he’s consistently getting shoved in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th position, he could get forgotten. He’s getting all of my votes this week to be safe, since I’m pretty sure my other 2 favorites (Jaleel & Roshon) ought to be ok, based on the points spread. Fingers crossed!
10.) Melissa & Maks – I’m just really confused by these two. I don’t think I’ve forgotten about Maks’ partner since season 9, when he was just kinda ho-hum with Debi Mazar – but I find myself FORGETTING about Melissa altogether She’s not good, she’s not terrible, and she’s just not making a huge impression – granted, I do think she loosened up a bit this week and did improve (and probably deserved at least 1 more point for her quickstep), but neither of her routines have been particularly impactful. I honestly don’t know what to think, but if she had anyone other than Maks as her partner, I would say she’d probably be heading home this week. I actually like Melissa as a person – she seems like she really wants to do well, but sometimes gets overwhelmed by emotion…something I can totally relate to And she seems to “get” Maks…so far she hasn’t cowered in fear when he gets flustered, and is letting him be the boss. I think she’s good for him, and vice-versa. But man, if they wanna stick around – they have GOT to separate themselves from the pack, and pronto, because otherwise they’re gonna get lost in a sea of big personalities.
11.) Gavin & Karina – After watching this week’s package, I think I’m convinced that Gavin just really doesn’t give a sh*t about the competition He seems like he’s more into cracking jokes and being sarcastic than he is actually performing – and it seems to be the exact OPPOSITE of Karina’s work ethic. She looked like she was about ready to choke him a few times during their rehearsals! And while they may have had more rehearsal time than any other couple this week – I’m not sure I saw enough improvement to really confirm that. He seemed to have a bit more fun on the floor, but his posture just made me cringe, and he just seemed to be “that guy” at the club, grooving behind the hot chick working it out on the floor. I just don’t get the feeling he’s giving it his all – which sucks, because I didn’t want Karina to have such a dud this season, after such a high with JR last season. If these two don’t get sent home tomorrow night (and it is a possibility, methinks), I can’t imagine they’ll live through next week without some MAJOR improvement. Will they improve? Who knows. And even if they do…will they be scored properly?
12.) Martina & Tony – Poor Martina – I just don’t think she’s a dancer, no matter how hard she tries. I can’t imagine that it’s her age that’s holding her back, or her physical fitness, as she seems to be quite fit – so I’m guessing it’s just all mental? I really don’t know…part of me thinks she has convinced herself that she’s incapable of being feminine and flirty, which is why she looks so unsure of herself out on the floor. I really do feel bad for her out there – I do think she’s really trying, but she just loses her confidence and ends up moving so tiny out there. I think I may have seen shades of Kate Gosselin tonight – just so insecure that she could barely move I wish I were more optimistic about Martina, but I just don’t know if she has the fanbase to pull her though another week – and I’m not sure Tony has enough of his own fanbase to make up the difference. But bear in mind that I’m not 100% confident of pretty much anything this season, except that TPTB REALLLLLLLY want us to like William. :-)
So how did you guys feel about tonight? Who do you think is going home, and who do you think will get the encore? I promise to be back next week with better rankings, when I’m not so tired and cranky
Excellent Court and sorry you had TV and internet issues!!
My faves from first to last…
Derek and Maria – Wow, in my opinion, they blew it out of the ballpark tonight. The dance was creative and entertaining. She relaxed and really let loose. I loved how much fun they had. Her smile said it all. Loved the masks too. Different and refreshing. 10
Roshon and Chelsie – They were another couple who had the best time. Roshon was a modern day Prince put there. Cheeky, charming, and fun!! What an entertainer!! 9
Donald and Peta – I have been so wrong on them. These two have got my full respect now and attention. Donald was flawless, smooth, full of charm, and class. 9-
William and Cheryl – I loved these two again and Cheryl was a success showing another side!! He was charming, smooth, and a total gentlemen. 9-
Jack and Anna – Jack made a statement tonight. He may have been a little rough around the edges, but, he still brought it tonight. They were so cute! 8
Mark and Katherine – What a sexy and energetic dance. Katherine was a little messy and seemed a little nervous and out of it a few times, but, for the most part, great dance. 8-
Maks and Melissa – Melissa was so much better tonight. She brought it up until the last 1/4 of the dance. Then she missed some steps and lost her focus. But, over all, much better and very entertaining. 8-
Sherri and Val – Sherri is a true entertainer out there. She’s so funny. Her entertainment factor and faces can cover up a lot of her mistakes, but, they are a total hoot to watch. I love what a gentlemen Val is with her. 8
Jaleel and Kym – He didn’t seem as into it tonight. It felt a little odd and sluggish. This wasn’t his dance. 7
Gavin and Karina – This dance felt forced and it had a lot of mistakes, but, you could tell he put more work into it this week. 6
Gladys and Tristan – I felt so sorry for her. She had such a hard time keeping up. She could be in some danger tonight, but, I think her legendary status will keep her safe. 5
Martina and Tony – Dang, I was so hoping for a strong and flawless performance, but, it wasn’t. She forgot her steps and had such a hard time. I’m afraid she might be going home? I hope not. I don’t want any of them to go home yet.
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I so look forward to everyone’s thoughts and reviews!
Great review as always!
I actually feel they are ramming both Will ( who looks like a buff Joey Lawrence, not Brad Pitt) and Katherine. At least she is good but hello given her background of course! CAI was so over the top. Did she get paid by Corky and Shirley or something to make sure their boy got love. I mean, it was good and she is good but I was not wowed.
I loved Maria and Donald. I feel they are invested and no dance background delivered and made me smile. Again, CAI not praising that choreo surprised me. Len apologizing to Donald for underscoring him was great. I also wonder why they are ignoring Jack. I am guessing he is popular given his fan base matches up with the show. Guess they really want Cheryl or Mark to tie Derek. Rather it be Cheryl than Mark. I prefer a pro be a three time winner when they also gave it their all with their non ringer partners too. Though I hope Jaleel brings it next week and Roshon continues to improve.
No words on Sherry. Really. Bad and overscoring.
The overscoring of Cheryl and William is obnoxious. Speaking as a ballroom guy, I will state categorically that his Jive technique was *terrible*. Cheryl is getting on my nerves. I understand that she knows “how to win” but she could spend less time promising us he’ll take his shirt off and more time getting his horrible timing in order.
I really REALLY don’t think the judges give a rat’s ass about which pro wins – I think that they have no reason to care, and neither do the producers. But they DO have a reason to want Roshon and Sherri and possibly William to do well, hence the obvious overscoring.
Not everything is about the pros, believe it or not.
As always, I can’t wait for Heidi’s numbers post tomorrow. It’s going to be interesting for sure.
Steve, she hasn’t won in TEN seasons, right?? She won season 2 and 3, then Julianne won 4 and 5, Mark won 6, Derek won 7, Mark won 8, Kym won 9, Derek won 10 and 11, Kym won 12 and Karina won 13.
I smell backlash, in any case.
I know it is not about the pros, lol. Just venting because I do find Mark and his behavior to his non ringer partners annoying and yes his lack of criticism for getting another good partner compared to what Derek would have gotten…well bugs.
Anyway, I think the show wants Will and Katherine to do well. Now they will never rig it but the OTT comments about Katherine and Willia, overscoring along with Sherri just aggravated. Thankfully Maria, Donald, and Roshon were fun to watch.
I’m ranting as we speak, Vogue.
Oh, Andrea – if only you could make one comment without sounding completely…bitter.
Anyone else care to join the “hold for moderation” club? They have bottle service…top shelf vitriol
What happened to judges actually giving consistent feedback. they can overscore them all they want, but please call them out when they don’t actually do the dance they are supposed to (after Sherri’s dance I said “that was way more of a cha cha…).
But then on the other hand, they seem to over comment on some dances (hello melissa) – it makes them get in their head more – I think that’s what happened to Hope last year…
I’m with Courtney tonight, only a few routines that really got me excited: Katherine, Maria, Roshon, and Donald. Wasn’t really feeling everyone else quite as much.
Katherine/Mark-By far my favorite dance so far this season! Katherine was so classy and elegant last week, I wasn’t sure if she’d be able to bust out and shake her bits, but boy did she! This was a pretty hot jive if you ask me
and with that, her technique was spot on and there was a lot of Jive content. I really commend Mark for showing her off and not overdancing her…and for the lack of spanky pats, polka dots, and Buddy Holly glasses 
William/Cheryl- Ugh, overscored ridiculously. He was NOT even close to Katherine, and really wasn’t as good as Maria, Roshon, or Donald either for me. That being said, he did better than I thought. His posture was hunched over big time, and there were were a few little stutters in footwork, but a lot of it was very charming, light, and fun. Overscored by about 3 points for me though.
Maria/Derek- These two blew me away as well! My second favorite routine of the night. Maria was much more relaxed and it was fun and full of energy. Maria also has a very nice frame and her footwork was pretty decent. I think the more she relaxes into this the better she’ll get, awesome job. Derek’s choreography was of course amazing too.
Jaleel/Kym-I admit, I wasn’t feeling Jaleel’s energy or execution tonight. I probably wasn’t too keen on Kym’s choreography either. But their song did majorly suck, so I definitely am not putting it all on them. He did seem much clunkier and heavier than I thought he would be, hopefully he’ll bring his A-game back next week.
Sherri/Val-I really like Val and Sherri is much more likable than I thought, but another overscored couple. It was tons of fun, but the Jive content was barely there, and the content that she did was…well…not very good. Overscored by about 3 points for me.
Roshon/Chelsie- Roshon was one of the routines I really enjoyed. Great opening to the show. Full of fun, swag, energy, and a pretty darn good execution. Just like Courtney, I’m getting afraid he’ll get lost in the shuffle, however. With a season that’s got so many big personalities, and well…lots of pretty darn good dancers, he and Chelsie are going to really have to stick in people’s minds or they’re gone, even if they don’t deserve it.
Gladys/Tristan- I love these two, but I agree, her age definitely showed tonight. That being said, there were still moments of lovely moving around the floor in some spots. But her frame REALLY needs work, and I think her age will really hinder her as the competition goes on. I’m going to enjoy them while I can.
Donald/Peta- Very pleased with these two tonight! Wasn’t very happy with their song, but they both did a great job! Very fun, and he moves across the floor very well. I think as he learns to just tone it down a notch and take control of his technique, he’ll be fantastic.
Jack/Anna-I enjoyed these two tonight, but they didn’t get me excited. Again, lots of fun, but it was a bit heavy and stiff. That being said, he should’ve scored higher than Sherri, because his kicks and flicks were much better.
Melissa/Maks- I saw lots of improvement in Melissa tonight and I think she was underscored by a couple of points. She seemed much less nervous and actually looked to be having a great time. She moved very well and had some pretty decent footwork here and there. But, again I agree, she really needs to stick in people’s minds better, or she’s going not going to last much longer. Sorry Melissa and Maks
Gavin/Karina- I saw a lot of improvement in Gavin as well. He did better than I thought he would, and it was actually fun to watch. The jury’s out for me about how much he cares about the competition. Sometimes I feel like he’s not taking it seriously. Other times, it seems like he’s one of those that uses jokes as a defense mechanism for when they’re nervous or insecure. I have a close friend who does that, and he gets some really mad at him, because it seems like he doesn’t care. When I talk to him, he cares so much, but he’s scared to death, and doesn’t wanna show his fear. As a result, he covers it up with jokes. But who knows what Gavin’s case is.
Martina/Tony- I actually got so sad after this dance. Martina was giving it such an honest effort and was really trying to enjoy herself out there. She seems like such a sweet person, but she’s just not a dancer. I really feel bad when somebody is trying so hard, but they just don’t have dancing within them
This season, I’m looking forward for good, entertaining dances. I miss that since Nicole & Evan’s season. So I’m hoping Roshon, Katherine, Jaleel, Donald and Maria to get even better and stay for at least week 6. I am hoping to see Roshon & Chelsie’s freestyle for the finals.
Court, I think either one of Katherine’s dances is going to get the encore tomorrow. She’s the judges favorite right now I think.
Ditto everything #Steve said…And Katherine with the sugary sweet and innocent act- Ick. Not buying it and she is so obviously a trained dancer. Roshon just annoys, too hyper (and all of a sudden the judges are praising that )and almost bothers me more than Sherry who messed up at least half of her routine. Martina, the whole thing tonight was just uncomfortable (what is Tony thinking copying the all over Len thing at the beginning) and awkward. Gavin could care less. Melissa just seems uncomfortable. Jack….okay. Jaleel-jury is still out for me but music sucked 2nite. Love Maria and she was so improved it makes me wonder how much better she could be without the rib problem and love Donald. I like the attitudes of Maria and Donald the best. One thing I would like to say is I hate it when Len actually trys to score somewhat fairly and Tom and Brooke add commentary like he’s some dotty old man. He is the only ballroom judge and if CAI and Bruno would stop judging by libido and audience bias, there wouldn’t be so much booing and outcry about the scoring. JMO
I think that the encore will go to either Katherine or Roshon.
I think the power rankings were pretty accurate.
I’m just having a difficult time with Melissa. There is nothing bad to say about her. She seems like she is giving it all she has…but I can’t really say that she has much of a personality to bring to the dance floor. She just strikes me as bland and hasn’t gotten into the spirit of DWTS.
Felt so bad for Martina.
Thanks, Courtney!
It was all so frustrating tonight. The scoring was unbelievable at times. Maybe I’ve just been watching too long, but the propping and favoring of certain candidates seemed more blatant then ever.
@melissa – I agree with you regarding Katherine. Of course she did well. She’s done tap routines that take the same technique as the jive. She’s even done a Charleston on tour dressed as Marilyn Monroe where she needed to look super-sexy. Her leg extension isn’t something learned in a week – she uses it on tour doing balletic aerials.
I just feel as if her background intentionally is being ignored so that they can have a consistently good dancer.
Anyway, I was proud of Martina and loved Maria. It was too bad that Gladys has such a problem, but she’ll be fine for a little while.
Hey, why am I on moderation? I’ve been posting here for three seasons….
There is so much that I love about this show, and I TRY not to let the judges’ favoritism and the producers’ “pimping” bother me, but gee…It does drive me nuts sometimes. I think I would really enjoy seeing some of the schemes backfire.
Aww, glad to help Courtney!!!
I was thoroughly entertained last night. At first, I thought it was going to be a frustrating night because the judges were seriously hyping up Sherri and underscoring others like Jack, who I thought did a darned good job.
Team Menough, what can I say? It was a VAST improvement and I was pleasantly surprised by the 9 and thought it was VERY much deserved. Maria just gets me excited with her personality, smile and performances. I am 100% on Team Menough!
Really don’t want to discuss William and I hate to say it, but Jaleel was a disappointment.
The people I’m worried for are Melissa and Gavin (obviously Maria as well) and I’m sorry but I’m not jumping on the Sherri wagon. But all in all, I loved DWTS last night. The show still has juice left in it. Awesome!!!
Thanks again for the power rankings!!!
After seeing Roshon with 9s, I thought for sure there would be a 10 surfacing later on in the show. There are so many I like this season but I would like to see Maria and Roshon in the finals. Really impressed with these 2 this week as well as last week. Of course there is room for improvement for both of these two. I wish we could get a breakdown of routines based on hardest to easiest technically.
Surprised Jaleel didn’t do as well with the jive. Gladys looked
so gorgeous and well styled in her outfit. Is next week where stars pick a song of their choice?
If Katharine is trained or had dance experience (no matter how little) I wish she would be more forth coming about it. I always tend to prefer those with dance experience (Ty is my only exception).
William’s rear end was sticking WAY out and he was hunched back the entire time. Yet, they didn’t call him out on it, but they called Melissa out on it when her shoulders went a bit up (which I didn’t really see, to be honest). Hmm, interesting…
I don’t think it matters though. It’s so obvious to me that either Martina or Gavin will go home. Martina because, well, as much as she tries, I don’t think she has the ability to be a dancer. A for effort for her, really. I think part of the problem with her is that she’s so used to being this tough, amazing tennis player, and she can’t exactly be a dainty, feminine lady. When something’s been drilled into you for so long, I’m sure it is very hard to get past it. And Tony just seems so blah every season. He’s just there, no sparkle.
As far as Gavin is concerned, he doesn’t seem to give a rat’s butt about this show at all. He seems to just be here to…well I don’t even know WHY he’s here, to be honest, but it is very clear to me, even early on like this, that Karina will not be repeating and taking home another mirror ball this season. It’s sad, really, because she had such a fantastic season with JR and now has an obvious dud of a partner.
Loved Chelsie’s lack of swag and rap skills!!!
Sorry Christy, you used a key word.
My thoughts in running order:
Roshon – Surprised me. Very dapper and respectable technique out there.
Sherri – Show me the Jive content!! She’s fortunate she got to do this dance so early on and to such a soulful song she could play to.
Melissa – A bit better than last week but still stiff and bland. Again, she is mismatched with Maks’ dancing dynacism. But another 6 from Len again? Seriously??
Jack – Like Melissa, mediocre and forgettable.
Gladys – Blooms off the rose a bit and her lack of posture and quickness was transparent.
Jaleel – I think something was amiss with him tonight. Not bad, but suspect he’s capable of delivering a more full on Jive regardless of song.
Katherine – Nice Jive technique and she can even make naughty look classy. Hope she gets the support to stick around because she has the makings of a superb dancer.
Maria – My fav QS of the night! Huge step up for Maria. Overall impressive technique and in terms of entertainment, almost felt as if I was watching Fred and Ginger. Derek outdid himself with choreo.
Gavin – I like him but just don’t see him sticking around long in this group.
Donald – Rose to the occassion. Work to do but striking with Peta and completely likeable.
Martina – Sorry not to see her have done better.
William – Not all bad or all good. For someone so bulky and behind the 8-ball, respectable performance. Needs to keep butt in and some other technical stuff but he has potential, naturalness and versatility. But didn’t see a 9 in that dance.
Probably going home – Martina
Runner up – Gavin
Longshots – Jack, Melissa, Gladys
I’d like to see Roshon, Maria, or Donald with the encore, but, more than likely it will go to William because apparently it’s a crime to not like him. I think Katherine also gas a good chance at the encore.
If william gets the encore, the fix is in.
I agree with the Power Rankings for the most part but for me the judges’ scoring is turning me off certain couples. The fact that Sherri and Maria forgot parts of their dances (Sherri more so than Maria) yet still managed to score so far ahead of poor sweet Jack and on-par with Donald is driving me crazy and I feel like that might apply to other viewers as well. Also I agree with all the people saying how icky it is that the judges treat William like a piece of meat. Honestly, I kind of wish the first elimination would be William and Cheryl- surprisingly, or perhaps unsurprisingly, they are my least favorite couple this season- Len was perfectly on-par with his 7. If only the other judges would forget their asshattery and act like actual competent adults! On to good stuff though- I absolutely loved Katherine and Mar’s jive- oh my goodness so different from his previous jives and I absolutely loved it- she looked goregeous! Loved Roshon and Chelsie and really thought he rose to the task. Also enjoyed Jack, Donald, and of course sweet Gladys!
I would like to see Jack and Anna get more notice, and I really appreciate what you guys are saying about his dancing. I have no idea if he is getting fan votes, but I sure hope so. He won’t win, but he should not be first to go.
I just discovered that if I step back from being quite so passionate about who I want to win, I don’t take to heart the negative or even mediocre comments from the judges (and other fans even). I seem to find a bit a truth in most of the judges comments, even if it isn’t always even-handed. Much less stressful. Thanks for the rankings…
Also no spats in sight on Mr. Ballas- Praise the Lord!!!
As per #Harriet, yes Courtney, can you give us the degree of difficulty technically of each dances? I’m sure it’s not the same for everyone.
First off ……@$%&% those inconsistencient,transparent judges. They are back to their crack habit of last season. William was okay but definitely not worth that score. Plus, Bruno’s comments practically border on sexual harrassment. Also, Cheryl’s dress was terribly unflattering. I know, that’s a little nitpicky. Anyway, same old stuff…judges have their favs this season and that’s that. It looks like Maks is out in the cold this time around.
Roshon – better than I expected; would like to see more maturity in his ballroom dances.
Sherri – fun to watch but where’s the jive?
Melissa – improved but can see her thinking too much. I also have trouble remembering her & I’m a Maks fan.
Jack – okay, would like to see him relax and enjoy the performance more.
Gladys – I can’t help smiling when I watch her and Tristan. I’m going to enjoy all of their dances while they are on.
Katherine – good dancer, but CAI, Bruno, & Mark are annoying me to the nth degree.
Jaleel – bad song made it difficult to match the foxtrot from last week.
Maria – great dance! Very creative.
Martina – also too much in her head. I really want her to perform a good dance.
Donald – showed good improvement, also makes me smile!
Really enjoy watching his performances.
Gavin – better than I expected, but I wasn’t expecting much.
William – :::blowing a big raspberry::: blatent overscoring will not help in the long run
Here are my two cents worth on the night:
Roshon: Loved the “swag upgrade” in rehearsals. The boy did not disappoint. Some were worried if he could be “manly” enough for this wk’s dance and I think we can lay that one to rest. So so proud of them both.
Sherri: I am still gob-smacked! I actually agreed with the scores given. She gave it a great effort and that deserves some credit.
Melissa: I felt this wk was an improvement over last. I actually liked the choreography Maks did with the stage towards the end. I wish more Pros would utilize it. They should have received higher scores though.
Jack: Loved Anna’s choreo and I agreed about the lack of control in places. That seems to be something the judges are focusing on this season. If Anna can reign him in a bit, I can see him staying for a while.
Gladys: I liked last wks dance better, but I did not agree with the 5 Len gave her. She seemed slow at times throughout the routine. I just love the chemistry of this team! I think the fans will save her, although she may be in the bottom 2 tomorrow.
Katherine: Young, Fresh, Innovative and just plain Fun! I loved every minute of this one. If they keep on this path, they could very well end up in the finals.
Jaleel: Loved the story of this one. It was a bit of a disappointment over last wks performance and I thought he handled the judges critique really well. I don’t think he was the worst of the night by any means, so I would be surprised if he got the boot.
Maria: I loved her dress- I want it!
Again, loved the story and Derek didn’t disappoint w/choreo. He made sure they stood out tonight.
Martina: Loved the “Jive diet” comment. I was cringing the entire time and to make it even worse, both she and Tony knew it wasn’t a good performance. In fact, Tony looked downright devastated. I would hate to see these two leave tomorrow, but would understand if they did.
I’m hoping votes will give them a pass.
Donald: Agree with you Vogue! I think I under estimated this team big time too. I loved the whole “Sweet Home Alabama” vibe this routine had! A very beautiful performance.
Gavin: Karina has got her hands full w/this one and I agree Courtney, he proved tonight that he isn’t into this thing. As good as Karina is, no amount of practice time will overcome that attitude. I really wouldn’t miss these two if they got booted. Let this pairing be a lesson for the Pros: Do your homework before selecting and requesting a partner. If you don’t then regrets will soon follow.
William: Hunch back of Notre Dame entered the ballroom tonight! I’m not sure about this pairing at all. The scoring was way way over the top. Again, if they exit tomorrow I would not be disappointed.
So with that said, I think the encore performance will be either Roshon and Chelsie or Mark and Katherine. The one leaving us tomorrow will be Martina and Tony (but I’m praying I’m wrong) or Maks and Melissa (again I hope I’m wrong).
Martina is going home. I don’t think it will even really be that close. Too bad. I adored Martina growing up. Plus, Tony is such a nice guy.
Forgot to add that Sherri is beginning to grow on me a little. Between her annoying traits are some really funny moments. She and Val have some cute chemistry.
I always suck of doing my own personal ratings cause for the second week 1/2 of the cast is lumped up in the center. Id also be very inconsistent and bias with mine so I don’t bother but kudos for those who do.
I’m not sure why it’s being said Gavin doesn’t care.
Looked like to me that he is trying really hard. Is it because he jokes around? Is that such a bad thing? I’d be joking around to if I was up against a season filled with such obvious ringers lol.
I think it’s between Gavin and Martina as to who goes home. I think Martina will get more votes so Gavin will go. Melissa, Jack, and Sherri are outside possibilities as well.
Heidi – Ah – thanks — Hmmm… now I have to figure out which one! lol
John – I hope you’re wrong about Martina. But… I don’t think you are.
It’s only week 2 but the scoring is already beyond whack……..
Katherine’s technique was pretty unreal. It made for a really good performance though, and I look forward to see more of her dancing. It’s great to see Mark choreographed somethings that’s good and not obnoxious
It still bothers me that nobody is saying/acknowledging that she has had extensive dance training and dance performing skills though.
I didn’t watch everything tonight, but of the ones I watch I think the quickstep routines are a little too simple. Except for Maria’s and Roshon’s. I hope Roshon keeps improving, he definitely can deliver good dancing every week, I’m excited to see how good he can be. I’m so so happy Maria got this good in a week! And a wonderful routine from Derek in just week 2!! Except for the part where she messed up, I thought Maria was just really good.
Now, WIlliam Levy. God. His butt is sticking out and his frame and posture don’t deserve TWO effin nines. I do think he’s got potential though, hopefully Cheryl will focus on making him actually good than just taking advantage of the overscoring wagon.
testing, sorry.
Thanks, Courtney. I just want to add this bit of info in terms of fanbases when factoring in who might get eliminated as the season goes on: Tonight, Sarah Palin sent out this tweet:
@SarahPalinUSA
Just had a nice diversion from politics with my kids watching Mark Ballas on #DWTS. I wish I had his energy! Vote for him 800-VOTE4-10.
https://twitter.com/#!/SarahPalinUSA/status/184497932752519169
We saw what Palin’s base did for her daughter a few seasons back, so we will see the same effect for Mark and Katherine this season. Katherine will be safe all the way through and may win it.
I am so glad that Len was able to own up to his underscoring of Donald. I really like Don and that 1,000 watt smile
But Katherine was my absolute favorite tonight. She looked, dare I say it, sexy!
A pure natural (even with alleged experience)
Also, this pimping of William…ugh. Let’s not go there.
First off, I agree with John, unfortunately Martina will be going home, to me Tony is just as boring as Dimitry, and I can’t believe they keep bringing him back. But shock elimination of Jack is a possibility.
Sherri and Roshon overscored. Maria really rose to the occasion, her quickstep was very impressive. had high hopes for Jaleel but was disappointed, I hated his song. Donald and Peta probably had the sweetest song of the night, This team is one to watch, they very well could be one of the 3 couples in the finals. Didn’t watch William and Cheryl, shut TV off and not interested at all.
Your Welcome, Court!! Just call me Helpful Jimmbboe! LOL
My top 4 dancesin this order:
Katherine and Mark – great energy and she’s a delight to watch. My favorite female dancer
Roshon and Chelsie – great improvement from last week. I hope he makes it to the finals because I’d love to see their freestyle.
( tie)Donald and Peta and Maria and Derek: I thought Both quicksteps were alot better than William and Cheryl. No way on earth did William deserve two 9′s.
Encore dance: Maybe Katherine or Roshon.
I feel bad for Martina and I think she’ll be eliminated. Also in jeopardy are Anna and Jack and Maks and Melissa. I think Gavin will be safe because he did improve a bit and has more personality than those 3
I dont mind the general inflation of scores this week , the only problem is when there are egregious outliers…and tonight there were 2 1/2.
Taken individually did roshon deserve 9 8 9…probably not, but i thought his quickstep was the best of the group so compared to the triple 8s given to maria and donald, not individually overscored to me.
The problems were with
1) sherri – give her credit because i thought she handle the mistake better than val did…but,to be honest i thought jacks jive was better or at least even par so she deserved AT BEST 7 7 7
2) melissa- wtf i dont understand the judges on this one, i thought she was much better than last week..looke a little slow in comparison to roshons who went a lil before her but she deserved sherri score of 8 7 8
2 1/2) william- i thought he was pretty darn decent and is showing that he has potential in latin and standard to go along with his legions of drooling fans, but i thought donalds frame was better… 8 7 8 is what he needed
Yeah, I don’t think you can count on Palin to help this time around. I think she likely did the same last season. Maria had Kim and Kris Kardashian tweeting for her in week 1 and maybe last night as well – Rob took second last season. Does that mean Maria will win? Doubtful. Do you vote for someone just because your favorite celeb told you to if it’s not your favorite celeb herself? Yeah, me either.
Maria didn’t forget part of her dance, she had a slight stumble. I doubt most people even noticed it. Sherri isn’t even comparable with her – she missed a whole move and had little to no Jive content. Although I don’t blame Val for that, since she couldn’t execute. You do what you can. And I don’t think Donald has a thing to worry about.
Don’t worry about it Christy – I’m usually just faster so you wouldn’t actually know.
#32 Natalie, thank you about your comment re Cheryl’s dress. PEEPS. Yes, that’s it. If a person could dress like a PEEP, they would look just like Cheryl last night. Week 2 for me? The one where I saw a dancing PEEP. And Cheryl, in case you’re trying to parse this comment, it’s not a compliment. There’s nothing whatsoever good about looking like a dancing PEEP. Doesn’t even help that you’ve got a slice of dessert for a partner. With love because you’re one of my favs, jay.
Frankly, yo, I don’t understand the judges issue with Melissa either – unless they are sore at maks for things he said last season. Not only did they screw them on score, but they also had the most difficult music of the week, IMO.
Re Maks, most seasons don’t provide this much male eye candy. He’s got serious competition from two, maybe three stars. And perhaps TPTB don’t need a middle-aged mom to attract viewers as much as usual. Or could be that Maks doesn’t have enough (or any) good will built up for times like these. Short of living through high school, I can’t think of a worse industry to work in when you get on the wrong side of people.
Just re-reading the posts this morning. I know it would be more work, but I would also like to request a thread topic on the difficulty/technical aspect of the dances. Being a relative newbie to ballroom, I’m having to rely on what others say and I think it would help to learn what to look for.
With respect to Gavin’s attitude of not being commited: It has nothing to do with the fact that he jokes around. Other people do the same thing. I wouldn’t want to be stuck w/ someone for 5 to 8 hours a day and couldn’t laugh. I’m just getting the impression that the only reason he is doing it is because Karina asked him to.
The two who surprised me most last night were Roshon and Donald. Roshon more so, because I didn’t expect him to be able to do it at all.
Donald is just fun to watch.
Gladys looked 10 years younger with that wig and makeup and although she wasn’t great, I don’t think a 5 from Len was warranted.
Melissa still isn’t doing it for me, but I thought she was better than last week and I was a bit surprised at the judges scoring.
Katherine was also pretty good but definitely overscored.
I am surprised at Jack’s scores as well. I think he’s getting lost in the shuffle of a good cast and deserves more credit.
Horrible song for Jaleel to dance to and I think he’ll bounce back next week.
Sherry also doesn’t do it for me and I don’t get the love the judges are showing her. I’m glad she’s having fun, but she can’t dance very well.
I get the same impression as everyone else that Gavin just doesn’t seem to be invested in this.
Poor Martina. She gave it a good shot, but that just was painful to watch.
I also think Martina is going home or possibly Gavin depending on the votes.
Shock elimination could be Melissa or Jack.
I was so sad for Martina last night – the only really cringe moment of the season. And I knew it before it happened, when I saw her costume. What the Hell was Tony thinking?! So not flattering to her figure, so not her. Yes, excellent plan to try new things, get out of the comfort zone. Terrible execution, though. I can’t help but wonder if her discomfort in that outfit contributed to her small moves on the floor. I may be grasping at straws, so wanted Martina to do well. And so believed that the Jive would be her dance. In a just and fair dance competition, Martina should be going home tonight. However, I’m hoping it’s Gavin homeward bound instead, just because I don’t get the feeling he really wants to be here, his heart’s not in it. Same cannot be said for Martina, who I believe is very invested. It’s obvious she’s not a natural dancer, and I don’t think Tony is the teacher to help her overcome that. Honestly, as weird as this may sound, from a teaching aspect, Derek would have been the better partner for her. He has a way of making his partners believe in the tiny dancer within them, within all of us.
Yeah, Jay, except some of us don’t see eye candy in either Maks or William. We see it in Derek and Tristan. The broad generalization that all women will drool over William will probably come back to haunt them.
I enjoyed last night, but I do agree there was some funky scoring going on, even with some of the dances that turned out to be my favorites. My rankings are based purely on what I enjoyed the most. I definitely do not have a trained eye.
1) Roshon and Chelsie. I was worried about him in the ballroom rounds, and he exceeded my expectations. I like the chemistry with Chelsie, and it probably doesn’t hurt that she’s one of my favorite pros. They got all my votes last night.
2) Katherine and Mark. I thought it was amazing. I was happy to see no polka dots, and I loved Katherine’s black and pink fringe dress. The theme was cute, too. I am really enjoying seeing “nice Mark” this season, and I think Katherine is just a doll.
3) Sherri and Val. I still just love them. They play off each other so well, and I smile every time I see them dance. I noticed their slip up and was worried for a second, but they both played it off brilliantly. I’m still surprised to be liking Val so much, but I do!
4) Maria and Derek. I’ve read here they had a slip up, too. I didn’t even notice it. I thought they did really great last night, and they especially stuck out because a lot of the QS’s were not good to me. The only thing I hated–those dang masks! I would have like to have been able to see their faces.
5) Jack and Anna. I, too, think Jack is dancing much better than he is getting credit for. Their dance also made me grin, and I love Anna so much. Her pink and orange costume was one of my favorites of the night.
6) Donald and Peta. Peta didn’t bug as much tonight, and her beauty shined through, so that was a huge plus. Their quickstep just seemed so…slow and simple. They didn’t seem to DO much. And the song was horrible, IMO. Many of the songs tonight seemed too slow for their dances. But, Donald is a breath of fresh air, and I do enjoy watching him. He has a good repoire with his partner, and with the judges. I loved the interaction with Len, because Donald completely accepted and embraced Len’s apology and came off as a very good man.
7) Jaleel and Kym. I was disappointed, I’m not going to lie. But I, like others, am blaming the song on this one. That was not a jive song to me, and I think they really did the best they could with it. They both looked cute in their outfits, though. Jaleel comes off as quite the debonaire gentleman.
8) Gladys and Tristan. They are so sweet. I really wanted to like it more, but it was slow unfortunately. She seems to really be enjoying herself, and I think Gladys also handled Len well last night. She lets things roll right off her. The blue dress she had on was very flattering on her. And–were they the ones who had the keyboard lighting up on the floor? I loved that!
9) Gavin and Karina. Poor Karina. I’m a huge fan of hers, and I wish Gavin would just take this more seriously. If he would really try, he might could actually be good. But he is getting himself nowhere right now.
10) William and Cheryl. I just. Do. Not. Like. This. Couple. They annoy me to no end, and I don’t think William is as good as everyone makes him out to be. He’s not bad, not at all. But he isn’t better than everyone else, that’s for sure. And what the heck was Cheryl wearing? Cheryl is a gorgeous woman. But that dress last night highlighted her worst features, IMO. It was way to clingy in her hip/theigh areas. I used to love Cheryl so much. I’m saddened by her actions this season.
11) Martina and Tony. I love Tony, and I think he is trying with Martina. And I think she is trying too, it just isn’t connecting. Her outfit last night didn’t work, her dance didn’t work. I feel bad for them.
I really don’t know what could happen tonight, and especially in the coming weeks. I look forward the the numbers post.
Okay, so I completely forgot Melissa. Oops. I guess that says how I felt about their dance last night. And that makes me sad, because I do like both Melissa and Maks very much, but it just isn’t working.
William’s body is only going to get him so far this season I think. There will come a time, when the voters start to vote for who can actually dance I think. At least that’s what I’ve seen in the past for the most part.
Princess Heidi: Agreed. I’m mainly commenting on how Maks could get lost in the shuffle when coupled with a not-very-sexy middle-aged woman. Tristan’s got an icon and Derek’s got a good-looking, can-really-dance, pulls-out-the-Greek-schtik gal. In his favor? William can’t dance, plu’s he’s got a PEEP for a partner this week.
@Jay – LOL! She really did look like a giant blue Peep…guess the Easter bunny came early to the DWTS set. But yeah, her dress was gadawful…it was like she was trying to go for an Egyptian feel, yet their song had absolutely nothing to do with Egypt. And the bottom, blue, Peep-ish part? It made her look wider than a Mack truck. I think we’ve discussed it before, but Cheryl is curvier than most of the female pros – and so she probably has to pay more attention to the silhouettes they put her in, if she wants to look her best. As much as Heidi & I poke fun at it, I do think the sheer-skirted, A-line ballgowns she’s worn in the past have worked best on her – they seem to minimize her hips and butt, and make her legs look nice & long. I dunno who convinced her that the dress she wore last night was a good idea…all I know is that I miss Randall. *sniff*
My favorite last night was definitely Roshon and Chelsie. I think having last season off was good for her because her choreography this season seems a lot more fun and fresh to me. It probably helps that her and Roshon are so cute together
I also really enjoyed Katherine/Mark and Jack/Ana. Hope I’m not jinxing it – but yay for no spats this season! I feel really bad for Jack and Ana! They seem to be wholeheartedly trying and are doing really well, but just keep getting lost in the shuffle.
Sidenote on Cheryl – I thought she looked like a not cute mermaid in her unflattering dress last night.
Is it me or did Jack end up with outfits that were left behind by Carson from last year? For a man to appeal to women, dressing in gaudy colors isn’t going to work. 8(
Nice to see Jimmy Connors and Pam Shriver supporting Martina, but sadly I think she will be going tonight.
Jay, you have a bit of a thing for PEEPS don’t you?
Yer killin’ me.
I’m gonna give this a shot. =)
I’m officialy calling Week 2 “The Night of Awful Songs from Trolling Producers”
Roshon & Chelsie – He did a lot better than I thought he would in that quickstep. The judges and I were watching two different dances, however. So many mistakes and the judges didn’t mention them? He’s a lot of fun, he and Chelsie work really well as a pair, I don’t deny that. But to give that routine 9s? No sir, not me.
Sherri & Val – I was expecting a train wreck of a jive, if I’m being honest. But I ended up loving Sherri’s jive. Was it over scored? By at least 2 points. But it was a fun routine, she coped with that mistake like a natural. I’m probably in the minority on this website, but I’m all for Sherri and Val. I don’t find her annoying at all.
Melissa & Maks – Poor Melissa. A mistake riddled dance and mediocre dancing. I really want her to do well, I really do. Maybe people are putting too much pressure on her to do well? I don’t know. The score was pretty accurate, IMO. Is she safe? Most likely. She really has to work hard to improve, and I think she can do it.
Jack & Anna – I heard this song used as a Cha-Cha on Strictly Come Dancing in the fall, so I was a little confused. But he and Anna worked it. I’m an ametaur to an ametaur when it comes to technique. I have no idea what I’m looking for, but I did pick up on the floppy kicks. I knew the judges were going to point that out. Not my favorite dance, not my favorite couple. So…yeah…
Gladys & Tristan – Facepalm. Hard. What were the producers thinking when they gave the two of them that song?! Tristan managed to make a good routine to it, but still. “Sir Duke” is NOT a quickstep song. I was not expecting the 5 from Len, but at the same time I wasn’t surprised. Does that make sense? LOL. Anyway, I dn’t think it deserved the 7s either. Three 6s is what I was thinking. But again, I have to give props for the two of them for working with a song not suited for Quickstep.
Katherine & Mark – My favorite dance of the night, hands down. And no polka dots! I loved that song so much I put it on my iPhone right after Castle was done. Katherine has really surprised me with her dance ablility. Our Welsh Wiggler can dance. I definitely see her making it to at least Semi-Finals, if not the Finals themselves. But maybe not. Who knows?
Jaleel & Kym – These two got slapped in the face with this song choice. I’m familiar with “Marry You”, and I could see the song used for a jive (ametaur to an ametaur guys) but for the producers to actually use it? I was surprised. Carrie Ann said it to Chynna last season: This show is ALL about expectations. Jaleel did not meet them last night. I’m going to blame the song choice, and not Jaleel himself. But it wasn’t enough to get a vote from me (right, because I’m the only person that matters when it comes to voting LOL).
Maria & Derek – So answer me this Bruno, had Maria not messed up, you would have given that a 10? Please. The dance was good, it was fun, and it had speed. I wasn’t wowed by it, but I know Maria can dance now. Haha! I loved the story, however. I don’t think Derek is one for storytelling, but it wored really well. Three 8s would have been a better score, IMO.
Martina & Tony – Oh Lawd. This song was danced to a Quickstep by Joey & Kym in Season 4. …Why use it as a jive? The beginning was a mess, unfortnately. She did manage to pick it up, and what she did wasn’t bad, actually. At the same time, however, it wasn’t good. As much as I love Tony, these two are in serious danger for getting the boot tonight.
Donald & Peta – I love Donald (and that’s saying something because I don’t watch football). I’m beginning to love Peta. This couple works really well, for me anyways. The dance was pretty good! The song was “meh.” I was expecting a 9 from Len, but in retrospect, three 8s is probably the most accurate score for the two of them. My favorite couple of Season 14 so far.
Gavin & Karina – I gotta be honest, I was bored. Everyone is saying it, and I have to agree: I don’t think Gavin is totally in this 100%. But at the same time, he wants to do well. I can see that. But I think he might be in trouble. I see one of two things happening tonight: They tell him he’s safe early, or they make him wait be either through jeopardy or Bottom Two (leaning towards jeopardy more than Bottom Two).
William & Cheryl – I admit: I really enjoyed William’s CHA-CHA. I liked him last week! Then I came here and everyone changed my mind. He’s an okay dancer. I am over William now, but the judges aren’t. I’m siding with Len. If I were a judge, that dance would have gotten a 7 from me too. William is quickly becoming overrated. And I am strongly opposed to the overrated.
I do think Martina is the most in danger of going home. Bland dancing + bland partner = not good results. I can, however, possibly see either Jack or Gavin going home too since Jack is good but gets lost in the shuffle and Gavin..well…I just agree with everyone else. I don’t think Melissa is any danger because it helps when you have a partner who has a big fan base (like Maks does), and I really think she can step it up for next week (she should’ve gotten better scores this week, in my opinion).
William just does nothing for me, ladies and gents. Yes, he is good looking, but he is overrated! I have a feeling, though, that this over hyping and overrating of him will come back to bite him and the judges in the butt. We’ll see.
So let me start off by saying my predictions were totally off (unsurprisingly lol). It was a good night thought.
1) Maria and Derek: LOVED IT. Perfect for her. Definately one to watch.
2) Roshon and Chelsie: LOVED IT. Love the song. loved the choreography. All in all it deserved 3 9s.
3) Sherri and Val: On paper ithis would have been a mess bu t somehow some way it turned out to be good.
4) Donald and Peta: LOVED IT. Great job.
5) Gavin and Karina: Based on entertainment value it was great. His kicks need a little work though.
6) Katherine and Mark: I wanted to hate it but after the cheesy opening, it got good. Saying that, it didn’t scream jive to me but it made me really appreciate mark the way he is now and hope he never goes back to the old showoffish Mark
7) Jaleel and Kym: Didn’t scream jive to me. Cute concept but OK execution.
8)Jack and Anna: What the hell was with carrie ann’s “overdancing” comment? He defiantely didn’t over dance it but jive was ok and he should be safe.
9) Gladys and Thristan: A 5 was a bit much there Len! It deserved a 6 from him. Not enough quick in that quickstep.
10) M+M : I liked t a lot but like carrie ann said she still looks nervous.
11) Will and Cheryl: I’m with Len on this one. 7 was sufficiant. 9s were the most extreme example of overscoring I have seen on this season thus far.
12) Martina and Tony: What the hell was that? It was so odd and boring for a jive. Hope tony like pro dances because i’m sure he will be in many of them after this week.
Saying that, can i just say how oddly disapointed iwas with the wardrobe this week. Some were awesome (Maria and Derek, Melissa and Maks, Chelsie and Roshon) but others were just not flatering at all (Martina and Tony and jack and Anna come to mind). Jack look like he stole that from the wardrobe of Keith Partridge.
@Vin: I actually kind of thought Maria’s outfit was a little strange. lol
@Tony: I liekd it becuase of one main reason: there was a boradway verion of bonnie and clyde that i was reading an article about the other day and all i kept thinking was Derek managed to create/imagine a costume that looked broadway ready. THtas what impressed me.
liked* thats*
@Vin: They do have some great costume designers. I can’t really say much because I don’t know how to make an outfit other than I just thought it looked awkard on Maria. lol
Another thing I’ve noticed though: I’m in another minority by not being totally Team Menough. Not that anyone is making me like them, they just aren’t my favorite.
I agree with Courtney’s observation that Roshon could very well get lost in the shuffle this season. I don’t see much discussion about him in the mainstream media or on the various DWTS-centric message boards. Moreover, a few posters have commented that they are on the fence about him because of his personality (too brash) and/or his previous “dance experience.”
IMO, I hope he develops a strong following because I want to see him stay around for the remainder of the season. He is the most fluid male celebrity dancer that I’ve seen on the show since I started watching in Season 3. He is light on his feet and just seems to float across the dance floor. I think he has the ability to do well on all of the remaining dances, except for perhaps the paso doble. Additionally, because I am a fan of hip hop/ breakdancing (despite being middle-aged), I want him to make it to the freestyle round. Based on the videos that I’ve seen of him dancing, I think his freestyle would be amazing, assuming, of course, that Chelsie can keep up with him.
As for William Levy, I, too, am disgusted with the lovefest that is going on in the media and on the show. Yes, he is handsome and has at least some dancing ability. However, I don’t find him to be a charismatic or exciting performer. Moreover, Cheryl’s shameless pandering to the libidos of women and gay men is annoying and embarrassing.
Am I the only one who is put off a bit by Donald Driver’s intensity. He publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with his scores on the cha cha and the quickstep. While he probably did deserve higher scores when compared to some of the other dancers, his saying what scores he should have received just rubbed me the wrong way. J.R. Martinez was underscored several times last season, but he handled the situation with grace
Notwithstanding my previous comment, I would actually place Donald Driver at the top of the power rankings. He’s a better dancer than either Emmitt Smith or Hines Ward, has a good personality (although not quite as warm as Emmitt’s or Hines’s personality), knows the ins and outs of the show from having been a fan of the show since its beginning, has the drive needed to succeed, and most importantly, has a strong and dedicated fanbase.
Another good night but not as enjoyable as the first night. Looks like the judges were back to their normal selves as cranky and inconsistent, especially Len.
I felt that most of the couples did improve, especially Maria. The masks were a nice idea but I wished they could’ve done without them or taken them off at the beginning. I’d like to see their faces more.
I could tell that Karina was getting a little fed up with Gavin goofing around. I saw that look on her face and I’m like, “Yikes!”
Roshon really surprised me after looking at their rehearsal. I thought he was going to struggle with the ballroom but look at his feet go in the Quickstep!
I could tell from Val’s body language that Sherri messed up a little so she might not be going as far as I thought but we’ll see. I was right yesterday, she did “Proud Mary”!
As much as I love Jaleel and Kym, I have to agree. Their Jive wasn’t as horrible as I thought in the first place when I watched it again this morning but it just wasn’t there for me. I mean, I think the song was just not it for me. It’s an upbeat song but it doesn’t have that “attack” which is why Jaleel didn’t have that attack as Len described it. So you can’t really blame him for not giving it his all because the music really affects your dancing. I just watched Mark’s and Lacey’s Rumba from season 9 because that’s what this reminded me off. They got a 18 which isn’t good for a third week and it was the music. The music was too fast for the Rumba. What were the producers thinking?? I think the producers need to let the pros pick the music or at least let them approve of it before using it. The pros are the ones choreographing and knows whether the music fits with their choreography. I know Kym can choreograph a stronger one but was forced a weaker one because of the music. The producers seemed to have forgotten what a real jive is and what a rumba is. I think the other issue is that I noticed Kym’s choreography in fast dances have been safe since Season 12 and I can understand why, after she hurt her neck. So I can’t blame Jaleel or Kym for those scores and the choreography. Kym doesn’t want to take any crazy risks, hurting her body, especially her neck and they don’t want to do something that doesn’t match the music. I could see why Mark and Lacey got a 18 because it would not be a Rumba if they danced that matched the music they were given.
A friend turned me on to your website and I have to tell you, I have found it most entertaining. I’m a huge Derrick Hough fan and enjoy reading your comments and perspectives about him and the rest of the cast. As for this season, I think it’s going to be very interesting as it continues to unfolds. If I had to pick the top 3 right now, I think it would be Derrick, Mark, and Kym. Last night, Maria was improved over her week 1, Jaleel was a bit disappointing but should recover in the coming weeks, and Katherine is still the best overall … however, no one does kicks like that without some previous dance experience. Personally, I don’t care if she has any dance background or not – but, don’t say you don’t when you do. As for William, I agree, he was over scored last night – no way should he have gotten 2 9′s. But honestly, I don’t understand all the “William bashing” comments. He is receiving a lot of attention, which is taking away from some of the other celebrities but really, is that his fault? Same with the over scoring. The judges have done that before with other contestants in previous seasons – same with underscoring. As for the PTB, they think they’ve got a ratings grabber so who can blame them for taking advantage of it (him). Bottom line … Willie’s good looks will take only him maybe halfway thru the season … then, he will have to actually dance his way to the end. Can he do it … I don’t think so, but by saying you’re fed up with all the hoopla surrounding him so you’re not going to give him a single vote for the rest of the season, (whether deserving or not), is a little unfair – just like the judges over scoring him. Anyway, tonight’s elimination will probably send home Gavin or Jack. I think both Martina and Melissa have a lot of fans that will keep them in the competition for a while. And the encore probably goes to … Mark & Katherine.
No offense, Patricia, but I don’t really think it’s your place to tell me (or anyone else) what is or isn’t unfair – the bottom line is that people are going to vote how they’re going to vote, and there’s really no right or wrong about it. I am fed up with the hoopla, and while it’s not necessarily William’s fault (which I believe I’ve stated pretty clearly), the whole spectacle of it turns me off and I think giving William & Cheryl any votes at this time is just rewarding this underhanded behavior on the part of those running the show. I don’t think me not voting for William is any more fair or unfair than you voting for Maria & Derek. And I would advise you to read some of the comments around here more carefully – I don’t see any of “William bashing” you’re seeing. I’m seeing fans reacting to a bad situation perpetuated by those in charge – you’ll see that most people aren’t taking shots at William himself, but rather his dancing and the unfair advantages he’s being given.
My favorites of the night were Maria, Katherine, Donald, and Gladys. Team Menough is my team and I thought Derek once again showed us his genius in creating a performance that would make Maria standout (with the storyline) and created choreo that was fun to watch. As for Katherine, I liked her before she was on DWTS so it’s been fun seeing this side of her (eventhough I didn’t know she had so much dance and choreo experience before). I LOVE Donald’s personality and attitude towards DWTS. He’s not holding back on anything and I think Peta is creating some great dances for him. And Gladys… she is just such a great woman. yes, she did not have a good dance last night. But I can tell she is having so much fun and I love Tristan!
I would have Martina going home, but apparently dial idol has her receiving a lot of phone votes. If that translates, I see Gavin being the first to leave.
Oh i forgot about the encore dance lol If it HAS t ocme from this week I’m going to say Maria and Derek (most improved) or Katherine and Mark.
The way they are pimping both Katherine and William, the encore will go to one of them. William if the dance is from last week, if from this week, Katherine.
My prediction for the encore dance is Sherri’s and Val’s jive. The situation reminds me very much of Anna’s and Carson’s cha cha to “Moves Like Jagger.” The judges chose that dance to be repeated last season because of its performance value and not because it was the best-danced dance.
If I were to pick an encore dance, it would be Derek and Maria’s dance.
And I really hope it’s Gavin to go tonight. I like him, but, he doesn’t seem that into it all. I’d love to see Martina get just one more chance? please please please… If she does get another chance, please Tony, do not ever put her in another outfit like that.
#49 Heidi – I doubt that Sarah Palin asked anyone to vote for Mark last season because I didn’t see her tweet anything about it, plus I expect that she honored the organized right-wing boycott against DWTS last season because Chaz was on. I know that most high-profile Evangelicals like Palin were onboard with that boycott, but they are not boycotting DWTS this season.
No, I would not vote for someone because a celebrity told me to, but that is what Palin’s base did for Bristol, and if they did it once they can do it again for Mark this season because Palin is telling them to. That’s the way it’s gone down in the past, so it can happen again. I wouldn’t vote for Mark just because Palin told me to, but then I’m not a member of her political base!
You forget, NYC Girl, about my numbers posts for that season. Bristol NEVER needed many votes in order to stay over other people. Most of the time it was less than, if I remember correctly, 6 thousand votes. In a show watched by 20 million people (at the time) that is chump change. For that reason alone, I don’t buy the Palin power and she’s certainly less potent now than she was then. That was at the height of her notoriety. The press made it into a big deal, when the reality was that Bristol was heavily aided and abetted by the judges, much as William is being right now.
@Elmari – “Dial Idol” is really not accurate for DWTS. Oh Heidi, I know you love those two little words….
Well, it doesn’t hurt that Sherri works for ABC, as does Roshon. It wouldn’t shock me to see either of them or William (the three pimpees) doing the encore.
Ggrrrrr….who dared to bring up Dial Idol. For the love of god….
Val just tweeted that he hurt his neck last night so he may not be fit enough for the encore tonight.
I have a question:
Courtney posted this above:
“Anyone else care to join the “hold for moderation” club? They have bottle service…top shelf vitriol
”
I didn’t realize I was a member of that club. Sometimes my posts are up for moderation. Have I done something? Thank you.
Interesting someone brought up Palin. SOmeone told me about the fact that Bristol started a blog and kind of posted she’d rooting for her former partner Mark & Katherine, and that her “fans” (really probably Sarah’s) all chimed in saying they would vote for Mark if they watched & asked for his number. Last season, she said she wasn’t catching much of it because of a project that was to happen (and now fell through) with Kyle & his brother, but she voted for JR Martinez.
Another thing, during a CNN debate, the GOP candidates were asked “American Idol or DWTS?” as a pop culture question….half of them laughed and said AI or neither. Point was supposedly made about Bristol being on it yada yada… when Sarah Palin was asked how she felt about he reference, she said I haven’t watched i, only watched it for Bristol, but we root for Mark Ballas to go all the way.” Apparently, Mark & Bristol talk/text every week and he rec’d texts from Sarah Palin. Unfortunately, if she tweeted Mark’s number or name to vote for him on dwts, it could work for him (her fans) or against him (her haters) LOL.
I’m with you, Vogue. My heart was breaking for Martina last night. She was really trying and apparently like so many other times she said she had her routine down but when it mattered she blew it. Not to be disrespectful. If Martina comes back she needs to find that greatness, the mindset the brought her to be the greatest tennis player, probably of all time. Shes got in her but Tony ( and she ) have got to bring it out. If Martina comes back i’m thinking and hoping her true athelete will come out and come back from a fall. I was encouraged by the busy signals I was getting when voting for Martina and that was even before the show had gone off. Did u get any, Vogue??
If I had to pick an encore I would say Katherine. I LOVED it. My favorite Jive since Nicole’s Jive ( both of them for that matter ) the song, the choreo, the kicks and flicks, it was just awesome! If not her though I would say Maria, because I love her and she wins most improved! I also really enjoyed Sherri, Jack, Donald, and Gladys last night but wish the judges would STOP undermarking Jack, Donald, and Gladys or atleast stop OVERmarking William and Sherri to even it out, geeez and Roshon too to some extent. I would of given Jack a 23, Donald a 25, and Gladys a 21. That’s just me, but overall I enjoyed last night. 
Wow! What a night! For me there were only a few memorable dances but what really stood out more for me was the wacky all over the place scoring. Some were overscored and some were underscored. There wasn’t any consistency or pattern to it.
So my thoughts, in no particular order:
Katherine/Mark: Probably my favorite of the night. I really liked it and I thought she did well. Mark’s been good with his choreography and attitude the past two weeks and I’m starting to like him again. =] I think she’s safe this week and will go definitely to the mid point in the show but after that I’m not sure.
Jaleel/Kym: It was kind of meh for me. Like others I blame the music more than anything. It just seemed way too slow. I think he could’ve been better if the music was faster. I think he’s safe this week.
Maria/Derek: This was good too and besides a bit of slip up I’m impressed, especially with the injury that she’s dealing with. Hopefully that heals quickly and sticks around because it seems like she’s loosening up and I want to see what she can do.
Roshon/Chelsie: I was pleasantly surprised! I was worried he wouldn’t be that good with the ballroom dances but he proved me wrong! I don’t really think it was worth the two 9s it got (all 8s yes) but then again they (the judges) seem to be fairly free with the 9s this season. I definitely think he’s safe and will last a bit but his fanbase concerns me. Is it enough this season?
Sherri/Val: I really like this couple! They seem to have a great chemistry and get along really well! Sure their jive wasn’t superb and might be a tad light on the content but I was impressed with her recovery after missing that step. She really brings the entertainment factor and the joy that you can’t help but be happy after watching their dances. She kind of reminds me of Carson in that way (just a little bit) but possibly a better technician.
Melissa/Maks: I think there was a definite improvement over last week and I think there’s potential there but she seemed slightly off this week. I think they were slightly underscored though. I think they’re safe but might be put in a fake bottom 3 for whatever reason.
Donald/Peta: Another good dance! I liked this much better than last weeks. But that’s mostly because Peta toned it down a bit and I feel like we saw more of Donald dancing this week. I’m interested to see what he’ll do in the next few weeks.
Jack/Anna: I actually had to rewatch this. He has trouble sticking in my mind. It was good but I think he keeps getting lost in the shuffle. There’s potential there and he seems invested but I’m not worried for his safety this week.
Gladys/Tristan: Not bad but just the combination of the dance and her age was a bit of a bad combo. I definitely don’t think it deserved a 5 from Len though. Tristan looked absolutely shocked at that one. I think she’s safe though.
Gavin/Karina: I feel bad for Karina because Gavin seems to be a bit of a dud after a great season with JR. Gavin just doesn’t seem to committed. Even if the jokes are just to deal with his insecurity, it’s still not coming off well and I think he’s going to go this week. He seems to be more in this for getting the pr for his music rather than really being invested in it.
Martina/Tony: Ugh. That’s all I can say. It was so cringe worthy. It was difficult to watch. I really want her to do well but something just seems to be missing. I hope she stays around for a bit longer because I want to see her. I think she’s safe but might be bottom two tonight.
William/Cheryl: I don’t think he was that great. He was definitely overscored. I think he’s clearly a judges favorite. I don’t think he’s particularly attractive, he’s got a nice body I’ll give him that, but I’m not buying into the insane hype around him. I feel bad for him that he’s being treated like a piece of meat by Cheryl, the judges, and TPTB. He honestly seems uncomfortable when anyone starts acting crazy over his looks. I kind of want him gone just to end this but if he stays this week it’ll just be meh whatever.
I think Katharine and Mark will get the encore. If not them then maybe Roshon and Chelsie. I think the bottom 3 are going to be Melissa/Maks, Martina/Tony, and Gavin/Karina with Gavin/Karina going home. I hope that the scoring goes back to a bit more the normal craziness next week but I’m not holding my breath. lol!
# 91 Sheery – The right wing has a love/hate relationship with DWTS because they like the fact that a couple of their own have been contestants on there, and many of them do actually enjoy the dancing, but nominally they do not condone the “decadent Hollywood” aspects of the show. So, I am not surprised at some of the hedging that goes on from Bristol and her mother as to whether they are “watching” the show in any one season.
Vogue and Zach, and others — I also wish Martina and Tony would find that one breakout dance that would show her potential. She had tweeted about how she was looking forward to the Jive because she loved the energy of it, and I was hoping that would be her redemption dance after her lukewarm Foxtrot last week, but sadly, her Jive was equally lukewarm.
I don’t know what other dance would bring out the best in Martina and show her strength and gracefulness. I’m just glad I’m not Tony! haha
what are the dances 4 next week?
NYCGirl, I really think Martina isn’t stereotyped to the Jive, like that was her one chance to do a breakout dance even though I was hoping she would do better with it, Martina needs to realize how good she can be at this, she actually moved very gracefully in her Foxtrot, so much so that if she will loosen up and let go and have fun and get out of her head, I think she can do well with ballroom and latin. I think it’s a mind game with her and this brings me to something Louis Van Amstel said, ” You dance with your feet not your head so if you would just get out of your head it’ll work with the right attidtude and work ethic “, I know it went something like that; point is, U HAVE TO GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD and that applys to most every sport but it is much easier said than done, ofcourse, but she can do it. My thought on DialIdol is that it is FAR from confirmation, since i’m pretty sure that would only account for call in votes, but it is an indicator of how things might go, I think, yes. It’s kind of likke during an election when the votes are being counted, at times you can pretty much tell how the results are going to be after just looking at a reasonable percentage of the votes. I feel like DialIdol is just an indication of whose getting the votes by one method ( the phone line ) and therefore, like the number of hits a certain couples performances are getting on Youtube, is just an idea of how things are roughly probably going to turn out. DialIdol = Far from confirmation but a bit of an indication.
With that said they are very tetatively calling Jaleel, Martina, Katherine, Donald, and Maria safe and everyone else in the danger zone with Gavin and Jack in the most danger. Again, while I am not in total understanding of DialIdol and wouldn’t want AT ALL to show disrespect to the Heidi, and would actually like to hear her thougts, I think it’s funny Gavin and Jack are landing in last place with DialIdol and Youtube hits. Maybe small indicators? I’m also willing to admit that i’m a Martina fan that may be grasping at straws. 
I wish Anna would get a great partner, when she dances I only watch her and wish she’d get someone she could win with.
William is getting the hype because who else can they hype? His kind of fame and fan base bring a lot more excitement than TV hosts or soap opera has beens. And he does have some dance skills. Cheryl’s choreography I think was the big letdown in their quickstep.
Mark and Katherine are a bit boring to me–already too good.
She did look great though, as did Maria–the other pros could learn from Mark and Derek’s styling.
Tristan is a joy to watch–he really dances with his partner.
I hope Derek doesn’t do that opening jump-over-the-partner thing anymore, it was already bugging me last season.
You haven’t done anything, Sandy. The way we have things set up, people who aren’t on the mod list end up in moderation anyway. I won’t tell you how, cuz I don’t want people working around it.
So I think that the show does most memorable year week next week! (based off of last season). Can’t wait for that!!!!
Also, I know Carrie Ann loves William but it always seems like Bruno is going to jump over the table and jump him when he judges him. Last week, I thought it was funny but after this week its getting slightly creepy. William should have bodyguards walk him o his car jsut in case lol
Whew! That’s good. I love and respect everyone on here. Thank you, Heidi.
NO, Zach. The sample size is far too small – even Dial Idol doesn’t make a prediction on who will be eliminated because THEY know that none of it is statistically significant.
You guys are killing me with your reliance on youtube views and Dial Idol. I thought you had learned better by now.
Please note Princess, that I am patiently waiting for your numbers post rather than relying on anything else!
vin–William probably wouldn’t need bodyguards in order to deal with Bruno….
And Bruno also pulled the same with Gavin and his leathers–I think he’s just camping it up to keep things entertaining.
Posted ten minutes ago.
@Lenka: This is the 1rst week Bruno has done that to Gavin (probably the first and only becuase i got a abd feeling he is going home first which is sad since he had a decent jive).
Fun show last night.
I was really, really, impressed with Maria! One would have never known she has a rib injury from the excitement she delivered in her performance with Derek last night! Very nice to see her getting comfortable performing too. Starting from scratch, now the most improved. Derek’s doing a great job turning her into a dancer/performer! Go Team Menough!!
Funny but I called Len’s score for William-LOL He was not having it no matter how much they screamed!-LOL Unfortunately, I knew CAI and Bruno would overscore him. His posture was kinda sloppy and his footwork was off as well, yet CAI did not mention that, but she was quick to mention Maria’s minor misstep. Please CAI!!
I definitely felt there was some over-scoring last night! I have to say Katherine was really good and is very likeaable. I really don’t understand why her background and experience have not be mentioned. Makes me not appreciate her performances as much. Feels sneaky. I think Len is fully aware of this which is why he hasn’t given her a 9 yet!-JMO
Really am unsure as to who will go home but I’m guessing between Martina and Gavin. I too feel bad for Martina as she is really trying.
Great job Courtney!!
@Dee(upclose22): I thought he was going to give William a 6. The audience would have gone nuts though. Can’t wait for William’s surprise elimination.
I see what you mean, Heidi. We’ll just have to see tonight.
I kinda wonder if CAI and Bruno being over the top on William is going to make Len go even lower with the scores.
About Katherine’s experience: In my opinion, it’s not necessary for her to say she has experience. I don’t remember many experience ringers just coming out and saying they’ve got experience. They all tend to swivel around it and be like “Oh I haven’t done anything like this before, never tried ballroom!” To me, I don’t really see Katherine flat out voicing her experience, I never remember any other experience ringers doing it, and it’ll probably never happen. Whether or not you think they should is left up to your personal opinion
As for me, I’ll continue to acknowledge her experience, but it’s never going to be a factor on how much I enjoy her or if I vote or not. I voted my tush off for Nicole, and she didn’t really have a lot of improving to do, and she did have experience. To each their own though, we’re all different, but that’s just my two cents
@Will – you are right; no one on DWTS that had experience came out and talked about it… I just wish they would. Call me crazy, but since this is “reality TV”, I’d just like a bit of “reality”, you know?
Owning up to it and going on just seems like the thing to do to me. It might factor into my voting, it might not. But I would just like to know, and that’s one reason why I LURVE PureDWTS! 
We get all of the good background poop here!
Maybe, Will, but with Nicole, Sabrina, Mya and most of the others they actually showed videos of them doing their style of dancing – the show acknowledged it. With Katherine they really haven’t. That said, I don’t care about the ringers themselves, I do care when pros like Mark bitch about Nicole and then is happy as a little clam when he gets someone similar – and yes, she is similar.
so the first hour is just a recap of the dances tonight? or will there be new rehearsal footage etc?
What do you mean no one’s ever acknowledged it? In Roshon’s intro, he says “I’ve been dancing all my life.”
@Marlene:
According to my satellite guide it says “A look back at the first two performances; never-before-seen confessional footage; background moments” for the first hour. The second hour says “Couples face elimination; performances by Sugarland and Matt Nathanson”
Not talking about Roshon, Buttercup – at least I wasn’t. I was talking about Katherine.
Thanks Ms. Taz
Yeah I know who you were talking about Heidi.
That was in response to Will’s comment that NO ONE ever comes out and acknowledges their dance experience.
Well we’re only in Week 2, I bet they’ll show something later. I don’t think it’s as sure as Nicole and the others, because they were definitely more well known and popular here in America. Katherine isn’t obviously, so the producer’s probably haven’t got much on her dancing. Perhaps if she makes it to week 9 (the week where they show the stars’ life experiences and etc), she will say something. We shall see.
As for Mark and other pros bitching, I totally agree there. While I have really liked Mark again the past two seasons, it was annoying. He had Kristi Yamaguchi, who I thought was arguably the biggest experience ringer to me, and definitely a fanbase ringer. Shawn was a fanbase ringer, Sabrina a big experience ringer (she was a PRO hip hop dancer, can’t whine about her other than the premature elimination). It’s like I say though, the best of the best are always the one who get the most targets on their back.
@Marlene: YW Hun! We don’t want anyone left out!
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stupid question… what is tptb?
Where’s the Cheesecake?! D:
#124 dancer121 – TPTB = “The Powers That Be” … and there is no such thing as a “stupid question”, according to me.
Dude, the cheese takes time.
Aw. Well I’m sure it’ll be worth the wait. =)
Kinda a week late on this but here is my review of the Week 2 performances:
Roshon and Chelsie – Quickstep – I really thought that Roshon will not take ballroom serious unlike the latin dances. But he did a really good job. Nice posture and nice connection with Chelsie but his footwork wasn’t that great it kinda distracted me from the dance just watching his feet flop all over the place. I really think the judges overscored him this week. Really deserved about a 24 or 25. But not that great for a 26.
Sherri and Val -Jive – I freakin love Sherri Shepherd and the jive really brought out her personality! Even though she messed up but WHO cares it was fun and entertaining! GO sherri! Score well deserved!
Melissa and Maksim – Quickstep – Another dissapointing dance this week! I love Melissa to death but dancing is not her thing! I’m sorry. I thought she might go far but I have a strong feeling she is going to be gone here in the next few weeks – Didn’t deserve 7′s more like 6′s – Score she deserved was an 18.
Jack and Anna – Jive – High impacked performance. Maybe went out of control in some parts like the judges said but it was fun and I’m glad to see Anna dance she is one of my favorite pros on the show. Score was well deserved 21 but hopefully he will bring out the Samba this week!
Gladys and Tristan – Quickstep – Not her best dance but it DID NOT deserve a 5 from Len Goodman. Come on Len she’s 60 something years old. She can’t get a good frame. She had nice footwork and entertained the audience deserved about an 18 or 19 on that dance.
Katherine and Mark – Jive – She has done it again! If she can keep her dances to this level she will go to the finals! My god that jive was so freakin good really think she deserved like one or two 10s on this dance. UNDERSCORED!
Jaleel and Kym – Jive – Dissapointing! Come on Urkel! You can do it just let it go and let it out. But their song sucked! Hopefully next week you’ll do better. Score well deserved!
Maria and Derek – Quickstep – MY FAVORITE DANCE OF THE NIGHT!!!! OMG ballroom is really her forte! footwork was good (until she messed up in the runs) but WHO Cares! and her frame is soo good! So why will Carrie Ann give her an 8 and give William a 9! I can really tell she don’t like the pretty girls on the show – Deserved a 26 or 27 hands down! BTW this girl has 2 broken ribs and it didn’t show in her dance that she was in pain. She’s a pro!
Marina and Tony – Jive – I feel bad for Martina. She’s really trying but she left this week and im Sad
Donald and Peta – Quickstep – Good quickstep! I can really see these two going far! BTW I love Donalds and Marias attitude this season! Score well deserved!
Gavin and Karina – Jive – GET RID OF THE HATS GAVIN!!!!!! Gosh! Why in the world is he trying to be sexy in the jive?? Only Katherine Jenkins can be sexy haha! Really hope its him going next week!
William and Cheryl – Quickstep – OVERSCORED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot wait for a freaking shocking elimination for this couple! Carrie Ann and Bruno are really basing his dancing talents on his looks not the dancing!!!! Can we please replace these two! His posture was bad – lost control at the end – and His butt was sticking out! So why give him 9′s?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!? My god can we PLEASE eliminated him NOW!
btw i cannot stand the screaming when hes on! Its annoying. He’s not that great ppl!