DWTS Week 8 Saying Good-bye To Melissa Gilbert And Roshon Fegan Elimination Videos
So, what will you remember the most about Melissa Gilbert and Roshon Fegan and their time on Dancing With The Stars?
What I’m going to remember the most about Melissa Gilbert is her fight and compassion for life and how she brought those two traits to the dance floor. Despite any and all physical challenges and criticisms from the judges (and even Maks in rehearsals), she tuned it (and them) out and never stopped “believing”….much like her character on “Little House On The Prairie” (which she, I admit, rekindled my love for). What’s more, I will never forget her last dance with Val and Maks which she can bank on as being one of the most memorable on Dancing With The Stars (in my opinion). This vision will forever remain in my head when I look back at this season and think of her.
As for Roshon, I will remember him for his young, refreshing, spirit, and zest for life. Same with his positivity. Despite being unfairly critiqued at times and being in the Dance Duel twice, he smiled through it all. He brought a “Michael Jackson” revamped edginess to the dance floor too which I will cherish!! I hope this isn’t the last time we see of this bright shining star who turned into a man before our very eyes…and a dashing one at that in his bow ties.
So, enough from me. Let’s see what both couples had to say to On The Red Carpet, Afterbuzz TV, Access Hollywood, ET, and Good Morning America after being eliminated and their time on the show.
From ET, the cast has nothing, but, great things to say about Melissa and Roshon.
Melissa kept it real and I love her for it.
Me too Evaine!! I loved them in the GMA video the most. Too cute.
Awww…Chels
I’m sad to see both Roshon and Melissa go home, but they both went out with such class!
Team Rochee was my favorite this season. I hope this experience jump starts Roshon’s non-Disney career. IMO, it also showed how much Chelsie hs grown as a pro and choreographer, when she had someone really talented to work with.
Kudos to both couples for their grace in departure.
Vogue, I don’t know why you’d say, okay enough from me, because what you wrote and reflected on so eloquently was enough to evoke tears and stir many emotions before I even played a single video. Bravo on a positive, beautiful and very well written little commentary. Posts like these are the ones I come here hoping to find. You’ve summed up what many of us are feeling very well and in a constructive and edifying way that avoided unnecessary demeaning and insulting remarks about others. To me the most touching and beautiful moment of the night was when William kissed Roshon on the cheek and embraced him until Tom insisted Roshon come down onto the stage. It’s so obvious that this family admires and supports one another and none of them want to see anyone leave. Katherine’s tears as Melissa was speaking and that look on her face told the same story. Bittersweet and beautiful memories, love and lasting bonds are what I’m taking with me from this season.
Thank you so much Joy! Means a lot. Love your thoughts too!!! xx
Deena, I agree. Chelsie has grown so much. She was perfect for Roshon.
I liked Roshon, and it’s a shame we can’t see a freestyle from him.
I think Melissa could go far if she wasn’t with Maksim. She did an excelent dance with Val, for example. Trio dance was her best performance, for sure.
Loved the GMA interview. Roshon should be especially proud of what he has accomplished on this show. A relative unknown to most, a meer youngster up against some very stiff competition and (pimpage). So job well done my friend.
Maks is Maks, give him a chance to speak and boy does he ever, but he is right in what he says let the viewers vote. Judges hands off. I sensed a bit of calm with Melissa almost like relief, I think deep down inside she was ready to go.
Thanks for posting these.
Roshon and Melissa are both class acts. Of course, I knew from day 1 that Melissa would be, but Roshon was a revelation. Unlike so many young people, he doesn’t feel like he’s entitled to success or assume knows it all. He knows how to work hard and be appreciative. He never pouted and always took criticism with a very mature attitude. Such a positive, polite, kind, funny and talented young man. I really enjoyed watching him grow on the show. Hope he has a long career ahead of him.
Vogue, you’ve done it again! I love your tribute to the stars each week. I especially love the comments about Roshon turning into man right in front of us which I think is so true! Its nice knowing that a young star like him grounded and positive in his outlook in life. And Melissa really have the best dance to end her DWTS time.
YW!
Love all of your replies too!!!! Thanks so much All!!
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It pains me to say so but I think part of the reason Maks and Melissa didn’t get the votes needed to stay was because of the ugly package shown. He has to learn the hard way that people get turned off by that negative stuff. I really think it cost them dearly. Please Maks, I hope you have finally learned your lesson. I did enjoy their partnership this season.
Can we get more role models like Chelsie and Roshon on TV please. They were my favorite couple in all 14 Seasons and Roshon was my favorite partner for Chelsie even compared to her SYTYCD partners. It is nice to see young adults that don’t have that entitlement attitudes so many of their generation has. I hope they get more opportunities to dance together. Roshon tweeted to his fans not to worry they would see his freestyle, so I’m guessing that might mean their last dance on DWTS. Hope so!
Lovely tributes to Melissa and Roshon, Vogue, which as you see, struck a chord with many of us. One of my fave parts of DWTS is following the development of celebs like these two and enjoying their gumption, commitment,humor, determination to rise above setbacks and “shenanigans” they cannot control. In their different ways both M and R displayed character and a dignity they had both earned over the course of the show – I admire them both.
Well said Guys. I agree about how Roshon and Chelsie were both excellent role models for young people. I look forward to seeing them dance again at the end. Faby, I love to see when it when people can rise above set backs too. Well said.