PureDWTS18 Semi-Finals Post Media And Interviews Part 1
Good Day All!! Time for some post media and interviews after the show. Though first, I must say I have never had such mixed feelings for this show as I do right now. I’m happy for how Amy and Derek are going to the finals after their scare last night, but, I’m also so sad Sharna and Charlie didn’t make it. ๐ Something seems so wrong with that. It should have been James or Candace to go. Even my Dad called after the show to talk about it and said the same. I remember Carrie Ann Inaba once saying that the right people always make the finals in the end. Well, not this time. ๐
Moving on, let’s see what Sharna and Charlie and the other contestants had to say about it with George Pennacchio of ABC7 (a prelude for whats to come with the On The Red carpet Interviews). Be sure to see this link.
You can also see Sharna and Charlie interviewed by E News at this link (sorry. I can’t embed it or it messes up the site). Sharna looks so sad and beautiful. Charlie keeps smiling through out. How does he do it? As well as his amazing dancing this season, I don’t think I’ll ever forget his smile. Also, didn’t you love his tails last night?
In more media things, see the Daily Mail has a fun recap with pictures. Glamour has some “behind the scenes” coverage and pictures after the show too. I love this part with Derek’s reaction to Kenny Ortega’s comment. *awwww*
*Oh, and Derek Hough…after that second dance with Amy, all I can say is that when the time comes, can you choreograph my wedding dance? That was just pure brilliance.
I showed Derek what I wrote, and after first joking that he would not, he redeemed himself quickly: “Of course I will! We’ll just dance the night away!โ I also told Derek that I’m calling his dances “dancing couture” because of how he tailors each dance to each partner’s strengths. Totally appropriate, right? And as for Kenny Ortega’s comment to Derek that he has “redefined choreography for this generation?” Even Derek was at a loss for words backstage. “He’s an absolute legend and has choreographed the best, so to hear that coming from him is incredible. I just feel really blessed and humbled.”
For more with Derek and Amy, see Pure Derek Hough.
Ok, more coming up. Keep checking back and stay tuned! xx
ETA: Below is some PopTVDotCom “after dark” coverage….
ETA2: And a GMA recap and an interview with Charlie and Sharna…
Charlie White & Sharna – Exit Interview – GMA… by IdolxMuzic
Derek has achieved so much in his life, yet he is so humble that I can’t believe it. Last night is the perfect example of that. And then you have Maks, who is far from the success Derek already had, and is full of himself. And that’s why I’m a fan of Derek and just can’t bring myself to vote or root for Maks.
In the E! video, to hear Charlie say “It felt contrived, I wasn’t happy that they pitted me against Meryl” (regarding being the last 2 in jeopardy) just goes to show that even he is not blind to the ways of Tptb.
100% agreed with what Tamara said. The viewers respond much more favorably to someone who is humble, positive, hard-working than to someone who comes across cocky, full of himself, at times rude and whiny. As a side note, I think Emma embodies a lot of the personality traits that Derek has and that is why she has been such a joy to watch those past two seasons. I hope Amy&Derek win next week, they truly deserve it!!
Oh my gosh. The E! interview with Charlie and Sharna. *sigh* *teary eyes* For someone who only first told Meryl he loved her on the ice AFTER their Olympic FD, Charlie was certainly effusive in his declarations last night. I just love that kid.
I REALLY wanna see him and Sharna dance together again but a small, slightly vindictive part of me wants to see Charlie in Meryl’s Freestyle in such a way as to silence a large majority of the M&M shippers about their AMAZING chemistry. *blegh* Put 17 years of knowledge and shared history into dance and I’ll SHOW you some flipping chemistry. *hmph*
Angie, I just watched the E! video of Charlie being upset that they pitted he and meryl against each other, and his disappointment of not being on the finale. You could tell while he was putting his fingers through his (glorious) hair, he was pissed but also searching for the right words.
But when he was affectionately genuine about his love for Meryl and being so proud of her, I just lost it. I just love those two and their partnership.
And yes, have them dance together and show Maks what real chemistry and what a loving partnership really is! Charlie said on GMA that they never had an argument or didn’t get along after being together everyday all day for 17 years.
It breaks my heart that I don’t get to watch Charlie dance anymore and to watch them talk about their freestyle just makes it worse. I hope Charlie gets to do something spectacular on the results show! I’m conflicted whether it should be with Meryl.
I selfishly want them to keep competing but it sounds like they have a couple televised tv specials coming up and who knows what opportunities are being offered.
*I want to see Charlie and Meryl (not M&M) continue to compete, and defend their good medal, but realistically, would that be even possible if they want to have a normal life? They have to make more money and they should capitalize on their popularity to make millions on endorsements.
That E! video where Charlie keeps running his hand through his hair? That gesture is the Charlie version of throwing a chair across the room. On the one hand, I’m glad that he called the show out on it’s bullshit. On the other, it makes me even sadder that they deliberately caused extra pain to someone who was perhaps the most game contestant in the history of the show. He’s been a wonderful ambassador for DWTS – how about a little respect in return?
Poor Meryl. Working with Maks has to be so exhausting, especially after the years with Charlie. I wonder how often she thinks “Fer chrissakes, man up!” to herself?
I had to steel myself to watch the E! and GMA videos and still got teary eyed.
Jackie, *sigh* I’d say Charlie missed very little of what TPTB were doing. It’s pretty obvious that under that golden mop and sunny demeanor, he’s got a very sharp mind.
Angie, I’d say Charlie isn’t the type to use an emotionally weighty word like “love” lightly. He’s not going to say it until he can really mean it.
Heart, Yep, it was very telling that Charlie was running his hands through his hair when talking about being the last 2 standing with Meryl. That’s one of the few outward signs I’ve ever seen from him that showed his irritation. He’s always so outwardly composed in interviews. It’s one of the many things I respect and admire about him.
Was it just me projecting my own emotions or did poor, beautiful Sharna’s nose look a little red in the E! interview as if she’d had a little cry (but not so much that it messed up her eyes)? ๐
AC, you’re so right about Meryl. She must be shaking her head at this immature excuse of a man she’s been dealing with for over 3 months. ๐ All I can say is thank goodness she’s been able to get a break from the diva by skating with Charlie in SOI.
I do wish that Sharna had warned Charlie a bit better for all the things that go on and into this show. Perhaps she didn’t realize it, or perhaps she bought into the “Derek has everything easy” mentality…I don’t know. But Derek or Mark could easily have told her that as soon as all three Olympians were in “jeopardy” (and no, I don’t believe that Amy and Meryl were in the bottom 3 with Charlie) that they were going to have Meryl and Charlie standing next to each other at the end. It’s a NO BRAINER and something that Sharna should probably have anticipated. If Amy had been the one going home, they may have still put the other two in danger with her, but they might have gone with James and Candace next to her to make it SHOCKing when she was the one eliminated.
And yes, I hope Sharna talks to Karina about being Ohno’d or Macchio’d.
PH, I think we’re seeing Sharna’s inexperience come back to bite them a bit; but while it sucks especially for Charlie, if Sharna’s willing to learn from this, it could help her win the next time she has a contender (if she gets one). I agree, I hope she seeks out some of the experienced pros (particularly Karina) to talk to and more importantly *listen to* and *learn from*.
Maybe Sharna was being optimistic that TPTB would want the ice dancers together on the finale? I would bet that Sharna would never complain about Derek but would admire the heck out of him.
I think Sharna and Charlie figured out they were goners when they were not getting the scores and comments they deserved, so they started dancing for themselves.
Too bad the viewer votes weren’t enough to stick around. Damn this show.
I have not known Meryl and Charlie from before DWTS, other than see their name in the news for their Olympic gold. But I’ve come to get to know them and to love them.
As much as Amy is inspirational with what she accomplishes week by week, to me Meryl and Charlie are inspirational as well through their love, commitment and respect for each other. And while Meryl managed to draw me in her dance partnership earlier in the season, I am grateful to Charlie for drawing me into their skating partnership. The way he talks about the bond he and Meryl have is so beautiful.
I’d like Charlie and Sharna get to do a trio dance with Kristie Yamaguchi on Finale night Tuesday.
They’ve earned the right to do a completely new dance.
Good idea Susan!! I would love that.
It seems from interviews that Charlie and Sharna were already working on their amazing freestyle. I wonder if they could do that as their finale dance?
I know Apolo/Karina were in a similar situation, and they were not allowed by the producers to do their freestyle dance. It probably runs the risk of shadowing some of the finalists’ freestyles? I don’t know but I sure home Sharna could convince the producers to let them do something new.
For those of you who cannot watch the videos, Charlie is being the best partner to Meryl ever. Meryl is one lucky girl! I hope they continue to skate together!! I missed the magic that they created together on ice, which I didn’t really see on DWTS.
From the Access Hollywood article: Charlieโs on-ice partner, Meryl Davis, is still in the competition (with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy), and Charlie shared her parting words to him.
โ[She said] just that she loves me,โ he said. โI mean, our support is one of those things where we donโt even have to really speak, but you know, weโre on a totally different level after 17 years and Iโm her number one fan now.
E! Article:
But Charlie isn’t too worried about it, as he told us, “I think our love triumphs over what makes for an interesting moment. I love that girl. We have been through 17 years and won an Olympic gold medal.”