DWTS14 Melissa Gilbert: “Nobody puts Halfpint in the corner!”
Such good news! Melissa Gilbert has returned to rehearsals today. She joked about her injury on Twitter. Below is more from ABC.
“Nobody puts Halfpint in the corner!” she tweeted to her actor friend Craig Bierko, referencing her character’s nickname from “Little House on the Prairie.”
Later, she tweeted that she was “very happy” to be back dancing with professional partner Maksim Chmerkovkiy.
Gilbert and Chmerkovskiy hurt themselves on Monday following an aggressive paso doble. Chmerkovskiy injured his elbow and pulled his groin; Gilbert suffered a mild concussion and whiplash and was taken to the hospital after feeling dizzy and nauseous backstage.
Gilbert was well enough to watch the show Tuesday night. In response to Sherri Shepherd’s elimination, she tweeted that she was “truly stunned.” “If they can go any of us is fair game!” she added. “This makes my head hurt even more…”
According to People.com, Maks has his protective hat on. Here is more for how Maks is reevaluating his ballroom tactics….
“I think we are coming back,” he says. “I’m pretty sure. It’s not up to me, it’s up to her, [but] I haven’t heard talks of not coming back. Although, if she wakes up tomorrow and continues to have a headache, I won’t let her in the studio.”
The week’s events do have the dance pro reevaluating his ballroom tactics, questioning if it’s worth it to put so much effort into the dances and risk injuries, only to be eliminated so quickly like favorite Sherri Shepherd, who got the boot on Tuesday.
“We owe it to our fans to give them a reason to vote for us,” he says. “I’ve always been very vocal about how you have to earn your stripes. But I’m not sure if this is the right strategy this season, because it’s clearly not appreciated.”
Even though Chmerkovskiy has “a problem with easy choreography,” he says, “Honestly, at this point, I’m not really sure if it’s worth killing yourself and trying to put on a show.”
I agree! They need to be really careful. Let’s hope all goes well!!
UPDATE: Maks has penned a new blog at TV Guide on Melissa’s condition, their rehearsals, and more. Below is a take. More at the link.
First things first, Melissa is doing well. She’s quite an inspiration. It’s not like her injury was a crazy trauma, but it’s definitely scary and not something you want to see on the show. This is not The Hunger Games. It’s Dancing with the Stars. It’s not without struggle and adversity, but it’s not a blood sport. We love to see people fall down and get up metaphorically speaking, not literally. Watching the playback made me think, “Am I doing the right thing? Am I pushing her too hard?” There was a lot of debating within myself. But Melissa and I spoke afterward on how to proceed and where we’re gonna go. We’re gonna try to take this week easier. It goes against everything I believe in and my process, but I’ve matured enough to understand that sometimes, certain things are not worth it. This is one of those moments where it’s not worth the drama and not worth putting her through it.
I think the show amplified her injury. Having said that, Melissa’s injury wasn’t really blown out of proportion, but we had to tell viewers what happened, why she got carried out with an oxygen mask and why she’s not here. The picture is dramatic, so we had to comment. Sometimes it becomes overdramatic afterward when people start talking, but she did almost pass out. She did take my leg out with her head so fast that she didn’t even remember that it happened. I didn’t even know it happened! It tells you how unexpected it was. At the same time, it was a very hard hit. It takes a lot to take my leg out. Her neck is very sore. Those are facts. When you hear that, you can take it as you wish and then people start writing things and talking about it. Honestly, I would take her falling over backwards and hitting her head over what happened. What happened is more dangerous. She has a fused vertebrae in her neck area. Her doctor came to her house and said that she should not attempt to be a hero.
Rehearsals are going well. We are taking it easier. I’m going at her pace. If I see any sign of any kind of anything, I’m stopping. She’s like, “Let’s continue.” I’m like, “No, we’re stopping.” I think we’ll be fine on Monday. More than anything, I really respect how cool we are as friends. We’re very cool together. I was speaking to someone and they said, “She loves you. She talks about you all the time. She really likes hanging out with you.” This is a person who has nothing to do with us. I’m not saying this to toot my horn or something, but I thought it was very sweet. And I love spending time with her. I really do feel that we’re not fake with each other. We’re have each other’s best interests in mind. I’m trying to be the supportive partner and someone who has her back. That means that I alter my views on what the dance should be. As long as she’s happy and smiling and healthy, I’m good.
Everyone from the show always said how much fun he was and how much they liked him. I...
Good old Maks is back. Doesn’t get a perfect score, whines that his routines aren’t appreciated. Never possible the routine, or his partner, just isn’t very good. Predictable as always.
i agree, judges have been saying that Melissa’s routines have been difficult. Maybe it is time for Maks to ease up on the choreography.
I kinda agree with Maks that you can;t make the routine too simple but I don’t think is watching the other dances. They are equally as challenging as his dances so I don’t get his problem.
Donna evidently doesn’t appreciate good dancing. Maks is one of the better if not the best male dancers on the show And if he keeps getting slammed by the judges because he tries to tell it like it is I think you’d be upset too, Donna. He has been on the show for years and the trophy always goes to the same pros (exception of last yr to Karina) who so deserved it. But Maks works hard and he’s not a robot, thank goodness…I think you best just calm down like Steve said and enjoy the show and leave the pros alone. They all do a fantastic job and deserve a lot more praise and appreciation than they get.
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@Lynrmm: With all due respect there is a major difference between telling itl ike it is and being rude. Maks tends to be extremely rude (telling len to retire) and whiney when he loses or something doesn’t go his way. As for the same pros winning every year let me just say that I totally diagree. The pro doesn’t win the contestant does. When a pro gets a contestant like anyone of the show’s winners that are able to relate to the audience and become fan favs whiile getting great scores they are lucky.
First of all Lynrmm, go ahead and have your opinion, but, it’s not your place to tell our readers to “calm down” or anything else.
Also, “Steve” never replied in this post. If he replied to Donna in another post, keep it there and don’t bring what he said here.
Lastly, I think Maks works hard too and I appreciate the way he tells it like it is as long as it doesn’t go too far. I hope he wins a MB someday too, but ONLY when he deserves it. I don’t want him to win just because someone before him already won already. I bet he would agree. The pros who won before him deserved to win. If they win again, good for them.
Good point!!
@Vougerista: thanks! I am one of those impartial people who loves all the pros and votes based on the dancing not who I want to see win. For example, this season I went in thinking this is Katherine’s to lose after week one but Donald and Maria are wowing me. Or like last season where I went in saying that David was my fav and ended up voting for someone copletely different (J.R.)
YW Vin and I know what you mean! It seems as a season progresses, I change how I feel too. I didn’t think Donald would be very good at first. Wow, was I ever wrong. Now he’s my favorite along with Maria, Katherine, and Roshon. I’m usually a big Maks supporter as you know. I love him, but, I’m not going to vote for him and his partner if they don’t deserve it. I don’t think they (or anyone) should win if they don’t deserve it. I did like his and Melissa’s dancing more this past week and hope they can keep improving. I liked William at first too, but, with Cheryl and her sex pimping, I’m turned off now. I’d really like to see her step up her game with him like she did last season with Rob and I might change my mind.
Lynrmm, I deleted Steve’s tweet because he was telling someone else to calm down, now you – You best dial it back an notch and not start throwing things at others who post here. The pros are fair game and you can disagree, but don’t start telling Donna what to do or you won’t be here long.
And Hyperbole like “the same pros always win” is a child’s retort.
A lot of us could easily see that Maks was pushing Melissa too hard on the dance floor. You’d think he could easily see it too just by looking at the tapes which I assume he does. Maks needs to try injecting some artistry in place of difficulty.
@Voguerista: Roshon is one of my favs but I really don’t think he is going to win now. Not because of the choreography or the dancing but becuase of the way he is presenting himself as the human beat box/rapper with “swag”. That could turn a lot of people off (I’m only 21 and want to make him shut up when he starts w that stuff)
Yeah, I wish he’d kind of cool it a little on the beat box talk as well.
I find it VERY ODD that Maks is upset by Sherri & Val getting booted as some a little worse than she was gets to stay. Guess he forgot all about season12 with Kirstie, who didn’t belong in the finals, or the final four! Based on TALENT Romeo should have been there. I guess Maks only accepts the fan votes when it benefits him, his partner, or his brother.
I think the clock is ticking for these two. Unless Melissa skyrockets in points or the Maks fans (especially the 7,000 emailer, haha!) power vote, then I don’t see them making it past these dance offs.
Y’know, I just don’t believe anyone could vote 7000 times in the time frame we’re given to vote on Monday and Tuesdays. I think somebody might be telling fibs. That being said, I’m glad Melissa is coming back. I just hope she doesn’t aggravate anything and I think Maks will be careful with her. As to the dance-offs…that could present a problem. But, we shall see.
Wasn’t there a similar discussion awhile back about Louis giving Kendra choreography that was too difficult? She was not one of my favorites by any means, but the poor girl was barely keeping it together half the time. I kind of feel like that’s happening with Melissa too. All her energy and focus goes to executing the steps with nothing left over for the performance and enjoyment of the dance. Maybe if they are forced into a more simple routine this week, she might enjoy it more and perform it better? I don’t know…
mmc – That sounds vaguely familiar…. but then, from what I remember, Kendra had trouble walking & chewing gum at the same time.
I’m so glad Melissa is better but I feel bad for her because I agree with mmc in that she was just trying to keep up with Mak’s too-difficult choreo. Something simple and beautiful where she could have added to the performance with her acting skills might’ve been better. Maks needs to take a page out of Derek’s book of choreographing to his partner’s strengths so they can shine, not throw a bunch of difficult steps at them so that they flounder or get hurt.
DW, that’s what I’ve been saying too. Maks has had partners that could handle the more difficult choreography. And he’s had partners who couldn’t. Melissa is obviously one who can’t, but instead of adjusting his choreography to suit her abilities, he keeps throwing things at her that are obviously too difficult and that she struggles with. And she looks scared to death out there trying to do it.
Maks just tries to hard… period. He really, really, really, wants to get his hands on that trophy.
The clock is ticking for every couple except the winners….Maks knows who he and his partners are dancing for…his fans. Not the judges who have shown their bias against him..IMO… Obviously his fans like something about their routines because they haven’t been in the bottom 2 so far. Granted, who knows where they stand overall but I, for one, appreciate the effort and flow Melissa and Maks are showing this season. He has been an angel and she has been all class. They are not the worst by far.
#23 Natalie- Well said, I agree.
Even though Chmerkovskiy has “a problem with easy choreography,” he says, “Honestly, at this point, I’m not really sure if it’s worth killing yourself and trying to put on a show.”
Finally he’s realizing that it’s better to give Melissa a routine that she can handle. Too bad the reasoning is not the need to adjust to Melissa capabilities but because the judges haven’t credit the difficulty of the routine. I felt bad that Melissa’s routine and Sherri’s fluff routine weren’t differentiated, but as a seasoned pro, you just gotta deal with it and make adjustments. And he still has not learned that what a person can handle differs differently. This man is just too exasperating to me. Every freakin season.
Matching the difficulty of the routine with partner’s capabilities and making it still look interesting is what being a good choreographer is all about. I don’t understand why extra points should be given if something isn’t executed properly, easy or difficult. Maks is pissed but that is old news, he’s been pissed every season apart from the one with Kirstie (in which, surprise, surprise, they got treated with kid gloves).
We could be in for some drama when pissed Maks encounters a dance-off. In fact I’m inclined to vote for Melissa and keep her out of the bottom two just so that I don’t have to watch his temper boil when the judges say: sorry, the dancing wasn’t very good.
I think it makes for crappy television.
Back to choreography, I would say that the sign of a truly great choreographer is when you can take a partner with subpar dancing ability and create a magical routine. Like what Louis did with Kelly O. for one or two dances, or Mark&Bristol’s Waltz, Situation’s Foxtrot… those are the most difficult to produce and the ones that count the most.
Maks rarely has had a standout performance, his choreography is lackluster and consists of walking, and him spinning around with his shirt off. Maks just doesn’t get it, and I doubt if he ever will.
@sasa – I would never vote for Melissa and Maks just to keep his temper in check. That might risk one of the others going home. Maks really needs to step away from the limelight for awhile, and maybe he would appreciate his DWTS journey much more once its offered to him again. Thats just my way of thinking though.
@Sandy
I didn’t really mean that I will vote for them. It was an exaggeration. I rarely vote either way because I can only do it online (outside of US) and since I don’t rally care enough to power vote I end up with just 10 votes which doesn’t make much of a difference. If I think someone could use my miniscule contribution I use them (last week I gave 8 to Gavin and 2 to Roshon) but most of the time I end up not voting.
#23..Natalie…couldn’t agree with you more. Wish I had said that.
I wish Melissa and Maks well on their continued journey on DWTS however long it lasts. I think Maks realizes that while he might be able to shake off his injuries, Melissa is another thing and could end up with serious medical problems.
I gotta say…I like Maks this season, except when he says stuff like what wiwin quoted. It shows a kind of…tunnel vision or something. Dude, quit trying to change the show to fit YOU and change your style to what works on the SHOW!! You put down easy choreography and seem to sneer at it…but the people who are giving their partners easier choreography also have partners who are dancing it WELL. So, tell me, what is more important?? Dancing a simpler dance very well, or dancing sloppy on a dance that is very difficult because it’s too difficult for your partner?? Dude, tailor your dance to the ability of your partner!! Why do you think Derek has been so successful on this show? Hell, Mark and Cheryl do this as well, as does Kym and Karina.
That’s why I tend to roll my eyes when someone comes in here and claims Derek is giving Maria simpler choreography – um, yeah, maybe he understands that it’s more important to dance well than it is to try a routine that is beyond her current capabilities and injuries. It’s about the celebrity, right??
Well, while I do find the walking and Maks other tics annoying, he does have the capability to choreography great routines. I went to the tour that he choreographed and that was some great stuff…and I actually prefer his choreography to Louis. Maks just hasn’t seemed to figure out that Melissa isn’t Mel B or Brandy. And she doesn’t have the same personality or audience appeal that Kirstie does. Every partner is very different and I just think that he has trouble adjusting from one partner to the next.
First of all I would like to say that I am really happy reading that Melissa is fine and back to rehearsals!! So glad that she can continue!
Now…Maks is a really great dancer and his routines are very good! And I would say the same for Val from what I’ve seen so far. But I am sure that Maks wouldn’t say something like this…
“I’ve always been very vocal about how you have to earn your stripes. But I’m not sure if this is the right strategy this season, because it’s clearly not appreciated.”
if Sherri was not dancing with his brother but with someone else!
Yes…Sherri was very happy doing the show etc but she was not the best dancer. Especially in a season with a so talented cast! Probably she did voted off to early but personally I think that if she wasn’t get eliminated this week, she should go the next one! For me it was not a “shocking” elimination at all!
Just because Maks is upset because his little brother was voted off, that doesn’t mean that he has to say that the viewers don’t appreciate their hard work!! That for me is so wrong! And personally, because I am not a dancer, I can’t say if one choreo is hard or not and judge by that. I am judging at the result.
And I also don’t think that it’s coincidence that he started complaining – again! – the moment he realized he won’t win…
Personal opinion always!
@Vin
I totally agree with you! There is a major difference between telling it the way it is and being rude. And I also agree in what you are saying about the pros! Just because some of them won more than once and others haven’t win at all, that’s not the pros’ fault! And like Vogue said, all the pros who won so far deserved it!!! I wouldn’t like either watching someone who doesn’t deserve the MBT win it just because they haven’t won yet!!!
As for who to vote…peronally because I don’t live in the US I don’t know (almost) anyone from the stars every season! I am starting to vote for someone and in the route, I am ending voting someone completely different just because I like them as a dancer and as personality! Someone who comes in my mind…Hines!!! What? I shouldn’t have voted for him because Kym had already won!? Thinking like that is totally unfair to the star!!! The star is the one who’s competing…not the pro!
@Vogue
I know what you are saying about Donald! Before the season started, for me he was completely out of my mind and I wasn’t paying attention at him at all!!! But now, he is one of my favorites along with Maria. I liked Roshon too, but he is starting getting really annoyed and he is turning me off. I love Katherine as a dancer, but I don’t know…she didn’t get me with her personality yet. And the last one I like, is William. I really like him as a person. He is not a great dancer but he has potential! Of course if only Cheryl starts focusing on dancing….that would be great!!! It’s the first time I am wishing someone to be paired with someone else!!! And I also wish for everyone to stop treating him like this!
That’s all I think and sorry for the long post
Heidi, I know what you mean. Maks tends to want to mold his partners for who “he” wants them to be instead of capitalizing and creating choreography around who ‘they’ are. Look at Derek with Ricki last season. There was a lot he couldn’t do with her. But, instead of making her dance for what she can’t and who she isn’t, he found way to blend in himself and his choreogrpahy for who she is. He did the same with Joanna, Jennifer, and now Maria. There is always a signature move too for each partner whether it’s easy or hard to pull off. I just love that. Maks is a constant work in progress. He needs to learn “less is more” sometimes.
Ifi, love your long post. Keep them coming if you have them.
Vogue, the one that he never gets enough credit for is Jennifer. People dismiss that partnership because she was in Dirty Dancing and/or she’s in great shape. What they seem to want to forget is the all the neck issues. He really had to be creative to be able to do flashy routines that she wouldn’t get hurt on. Of course, she still did end up getting hurt (which also gets forgotten), but stuff happens – one move too far. Their freestyle was not a terribly difficult dance, but it fit her like a glove.
It’s like Derek was saying in one of the videos the other night…it’s really hard to remember that your partner isn’t a professional if she’s doing well in rehearsals. The tendency is to push more and more. He has trouble with it and admits it. It should be the same for all of them.
I would like this couple to do well, but the thing that bothers me is that they always look like teacher-student, even on the dance floor. I never get a sense that they are partners. There’s always a sense of imbalance. The choreography is too difficult for her, even though I applaud her for her efforts to learn it. She looks like she is trying to keep up with him. In the interviews and on the dance floor, I’m left with the feeling that she doesn’t see herself as a partner. I know Carrie Ann spoke about that being an issue on the dance floor, but even in the practices or interviews, she always seems like the willing student who wants to do well for her teacher and see her teacher get the MBT. I think it’s a hinderance.
I can can understand why many have suggested Maks needs to focus more on who is partners are vs. molding them into his desired image. Melissa will do whatever Maks asks her to do, but Maks is the teacher and needs to revisit his expectations and think more about her as well. And he should think about ways they can improve the dynamics of their partnership.
I couldn’t agree more Miss! Derek had to be so careful with Jennifer…much likes Maks needs to do with Melissa. Maks should take a pointer or two from Derek on this. I have to say too that some of my favorite dances on this show aren’t ones filled with tricks, etc., but, instead are dances filled with deep passion.
@Vogue:
In Maks’s defense, he did say that Melissa didn’t tell him that she’d hit her head during rehearsal. Wherever the fault may be (Maks for being too demanding, or Melissa for being too stoic), this lack of communication isn’t conducive to Maks adjusting the choreo to better suit Melissa’s limitations. I think that, in that respect, Derek’s relationship with Jennifer was much more open, in the sense that she may have been more inclined to voluntarily admit when things were going too far, or when she was insecure. So maybe Maks needs to dial it down a little, but Melissa also has the responsibility to voice her difficulties whe she faces them.
True too El!
Could be EL, but I kind of think Maks seems bossy and gets agitated quickly. I am sure that Melissa wants to please Maks at all costs, so maybe keeping quiet has been working up until this point. My only fear is that if Melissa starts to object than all h*ll could break lose in rehearsals, and we all know what happens then… Not pretty.
To me, its kind of like Its Maks Way or the Highway…. not literally, but you know what I mean.
My first post here- congratulations to the moderators on this site. You do a fantastic job keeping things focused on the show and not the posters and their emotions. As for the Half-Pint story, I think there is a tremendous amount of pressure on Maks to win that blasted MBT. Some of that comes from himself – he seems to be a perfectionist. Some of it comes from his fanbase – I think they would vote for him if he danced with a Swiffer mop! Nothing wrong with that, they love him and want so much for him to win. The pressure then falls on whichever star he is paired with. For the most part, his partners try so hard to do a good job for him so he can win. I think Melissa is in that category right now. She is working very hard, doing all he tells her, not complaining, and giving it her all. I worry that she’s trying too hard though, and needs to be careful that she doesn’t sustain more injuries. A concussion is never a minor injury. Maybe Maks should play to HER strengths instead of his and simplify their routines. Doing a great job brings a great deal of satisfaction, which then breeds self confidence, which can make it all better.
I dunno, I think EL is right – Melissa has some responsibility in this too. Many viewers complain that so and so is whining too much about injuries or whatever but it’s actually rather important to be open about that sort of thing. Maks is a lot of things but mind reader isn’t at the top of the list.
I think Maks gets agitated and wants his way, but I don’t believe that he would have that reaction if someone is hurting. He acts like that when his partners argue with him. I don’t agree with this particular behavior, but I don’t agree that he would just push on through or throw a fit if someone was hurting. That seems over the top to me.
Thanks, susie – and I agree about the pressure to win. I also think a lot of it comes from his partners – nearly every single one has gone on record as saying they want to be the one to give him a MBT. Relax, ladies.
I want Melissa to do well – I like her. But I don’t like seeing her get dragged around. I think they both need to calm down a bit. Besides, I think Donald or Katherine might have this in the bag. Relax and do fun dances!!
The first post has been updated with Mak’s new blog. He updates us on Melissa’s condition and how rehearsals are going if you are interested in reading it.
Heidi and I so agree. Why not relax and just do some fun dances.
And Suzie, great first post to the site and welcome. xx
Thanks Vogue!
Good to see the real Maks has returned. And it only took him four week.
Tell everyone what great friends he is with his partner…check!
Whine about his scores and his dance being unappreciated…check!
Take a potshot about someone else’s dance and claim he’s not taking a potshot…check!
Express outrage that Val was eliminated and how unfair the whole thing is…check!
Ramble incoherently about something to do with dance style or dance steps or dance moves to fill space and try to make some kind of point…check!
Maks REALLY needs to take a season off. His predictability is starting to become boring.
Donna, you should seriously think about starting a “I hate Maks” blog. Expressing your dislike of Maks seems to be your sole purpose here – you might have more in common with the Maks that you describe than you realize! Think about it.
Thanks Sandra77, but I really don’t need you to tell me how I think or what to post about.
Thanks to Heidi and Vogue for the welcome! Maks tries so hard I think he sometimes forgets about the having fun part. I think I saw that he and Melissa will be dancing salsa. I hope that will be easier on her.
I’ve been saying this for a while – I think Maks needs to back off on the difficult choreo a bit – I think if he did that, Melissa would do MUCH better. Not only does it look like Maks is dragging her up & down the floor, it looks like Melissa is thinking HARD – the gears are really grinding in her head as she dances. The routines aren’t entertaining to me because she’s having to think about it too much. Maybe he’ll ease up due to her injury – if he does that, and still has an entertaining routine, they might actually tick up a spot or two on the leader board.
Sandra, everyone has a right to have their favorite dancers and least favorite. Please do not tell our posters what their purpose is here and what they should be or should not be thinking or posting. It’s not your place.
Sandra, we don’t attack other posters here. Disagree on Maks all you like, but please leave it at that.
Donna, don’t respond in kind please. Thank you.
Sorry V, didn’t see your post until I made mine.
Donna thanks for the LOLs. So true ha ha.
I especially loved his implication that he and Val are much more sophisticated than the average person, all the while not “tooting his horn.” Too maach!
That’s ok. It was perfect!
I’m glad Maks is rethinking the difficulty of the dances he’s been giving Melissa. This injury while scary may be a blessing in disguise. Now maybe they both can have some fun. An ugly $15 dollar mirrorball isn’t worth a lasting injury to either of them. Heidi is right. Melissa isn’t MelB or Brandy. Yet. Anywho, I enjoyed reading it, Vogue. Thank you for posting the excerpt and the link for the entire blog for those of us who don’t think Maks has horns and cloven feet.
58.#auntie bellum- I think you must be a kindred spirit. I concur with your entire statement especially the last sentence. I feel like such a minority. LOL
Did anyone notice that Maks and Karina hugged and Kissed each other Twice when they both discovered that they were safe on Tuesday Night!.
WOW! Yes! I saw it. Its on the DVR!
Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff kissed and hugged on national TV Twice last Tuesday. Couldn’t Believe my Eyes! Hit the rewind button 3 times. He was quoted last season saying he would never speak to that person {Karina} again”
Something must be changing in him for the better. He did say that he has been rethinking a lot of things.
If Tom wouldn’t have let everyone know that Maksim was also hurt, people wouldn’t have known how bad. He also hurt his groin too, Ouch!
Maks has said in an interview on Access Hollywood that Melissa only weighs about 5 pounds, So for him not to pick her up and carry down the stairs he must have really been jacked up. It would be nice if he would go on a healing retreat with loads of genuine TLC. It can do wonders for the Mind, Body and Soul.
As far as his Choreography goes, Maks was ranked #2 in the world when he joined DWTS. He has trained several champions in the Real Dance World.
Dancing with the Stars is Not a Real Professional Ballroom Competition. Maybe the light bulb has been slowing illuminating for him how the show really works. Who really knows what goes on his Brain.
Glad that half pint is okay though. She danced very nicely in the jive and looked very happy and more relaxed. Hope she dances like that Monday
Chance, I noticed Karina and Maks hugs too. It’s nice to see they’ve moved on and can be supportive on the show when one another needs it.
Aunti, you’re welcome!
I really wish these two the best this week and hope they do well. Maks has a way of breaking through when the cards start stacking up. We’ll see?
Melissa recently posted on Twitter that she is ready to dance a sexy salsa with Maks. Hoping they both have a great time on the dance floor Monday and blow away both the crowds and the judges with a fantastic, fun, and balanced routine.