DWTS Season 19 Week TWO!! Let’s discuss tonight’s show! (Spoilers)
Week two already!! Looking forward to some dancing tonight. Hopefully there won’t be as many train wrecks tonight was there were last week. Also, DWTS wants us to pimp the livestream so….you can view Lacey’s Stream on our site, if I can get it to work properly. 🙂
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Oy veh!! Big competition on all networks tonight. I’ll be interested to see if DWTS can maintain it’s Top 10 status.
Randy is hot. Hot, hot, hot.
I kinda dug the opening number but I was expecting more I guess.
Of course she can dance, Len!! She’s had training. I guess the ringers only get hammered if they’re dancing with Derek. Anyway, it was a good dance, but honestly I don’t think anyone but Alfonso should have gotten a 9 last week and I don’t see much 9 worthy so far this week.
Okay, I love, love Lea, but I didn’t think the Jive was as great as they are raving. I mean, she was good…but this is a lot of excitement. Hope it holds up for Bethany and Sadie.
Dammit. People were worried about Julianne?? Someone needs to muzzle Bruno. He’s really too much now.
7’s for Tavis?? Are you kidding me?? How was he better than Michael? And he talks too damn much.
Awesome job by Alfonzo, but I can see what Julianne was saying. It was too much like a funky dance and not that much like Samba.
Okay, maybe I’m just in a bad mood. I loved Beth’s routine very much, but I could tell she was hurt. The score was fine – but am I the only one who senses/smells dislike from CAI. That’s two weeks in a row that she’s barely holding back a bitch face.
SPOILER!!! Someone is doing Paso next week!! Praise the lord, it is BACK!!
SPOILER 2 – We will get our first contemporary routine next week, and someone is dancing to a song from Ghost.
Ahem. Okay. Where was I? I am seriously multitasking – I’ll have to go back and watch Antonio and Jonathan. I stopped everything for Tommy, who I adore. 🙂
You SUCK, Len! I’m calling it now. Sadie will make top three. Who she will be there with is the only question. I’m hoping Bethany and Alfonso. A 31?!?!?! Are you kidding me?? They were totally robbed. Motherf@#ers.
I will also add, CAI doesn’t seem to like Sadie much better than she likes Bethany. Better…but not much.
The opening number was cute, seemed well rehearsed, but whee! Randy is hot! I loved his smile and how easy he seems to move.
Randy’s cha cha cha was OK, not as good as his Foxtrot but he definitely committed and still makes me smile watching him 🙂 And can I just add, Julianne looks gorgeous tonight! I bet her bro would approve as she’s covered up lol
I like Randy and love Karina but their performance tonight just didn’t WOW me.
Oh dear, what the heck is up with Julianne’s hairdo? It looks like bedhead, imo. But at least she has a better wardrobe choice this evening. I thought the opening number was cute, it was fun to watch the judges dance: Len cracks me up and I like his infectious smile! Randy was also fun to watch.
I don’t understand why they’re all gushing over Janel and Val. I didn’t think it was “close to perfect.” She’s going to get 8 and 9 so she can stop complaining about low scores.
2 9s for that FT/Tango ??? I think I was watching a different dance .
I don’t think she’s all that. Yes, it was nice but all 8’s would have been more appropriate. Perhaps I’m a bit jaded because I’m not fond of either of them.
@Jara, I’m not fond of them either and I think all 8’s would have been too generous.
Ugh, really? Two 9s for that? If Derek had choreographed that routine Len would have knocked it down to a 6, but as usual, gotta overscore the C-bros. Plus Janel moaning about her scores was just sickening.
So randy was just so much fun. I really like this pair more and more as time goes on. Janel had a really cute and well danced foxtrot. I oddly loved it a lot….which I never expected at all.
Lea and Artem rocked it! Oh WOW!!!
I don’t know about anyone else, but I could listen to Artem talk all day. I love his voice. That was a good dance. Lea has to have more confidence in herself to learn these dances as the weeks go by.
The opening number was much better than either of the first two dances. Randy’s score was about right, Janel too high.
Lea’s jive was great.
I really like Randy…I think Karina was right…the switch from opening number to his dance was a bit hectic…as he seemed to settle into the dance quite nicely…I like them together! Love his perspective…you have to be willing to outwork your competition!
I still am not connecting with Janel…she just gives off the vibe of “stealth mean girl” that didn’t even bothering to hit the “cloak” button – not to mention the passive aggressive behavior that shows up in EVERY conversation…”He’s grumpy….no I LOVE it!” *meh*
And I didn’t think they were practically perfect…
And…I think Julianne is giving the most constructive criticism I’ve heard from the judges’ desk in a while!
I really enjoyed Lea’s dance…
Carrie Ann falling out of her chair every week is getting old and makes her look extremely foolish.
lea is better than janel well to me she is I loved that jive 🙂
Did I miss the kicks & flicks in Lea’s Jive cuz I didn’t see them?
Who wants to bet that Janel is backstage asking Val why she didn’t three 9’s? Her overscore has suddenly become not good enough.
wOW!! Was that Jive overscored!!! Jeez Louise? Michael is just a trip!! I see Bill Engvall!
So 2 9s when you spend how many counts dancing with a different partner?
Overscored
Randy and Karina are cute together. He’s a good studnet, she’s a good teacher but I wasn’t overwhelmed by their performance.
Loved Artem’s comment, “I get this…..” Nice sense of humor.
Lea and artem…..wow! Kudos to lea to making it look effortless out there. Artem nailed that chreography too. The rapid fire questions from Erin made me happy. He got one out of three…not too shabby I guess lol.
Thank Goodness for Michael and Emma. Now this is entertainment!!
They are hysterical, I was laughing out loud at their intro. I’m giving some of my votes to them. Up to this point the show has been boring.
I was expecting all 8s for Janel until the judges comments then i knew we’d see 8s and 9s. I really didn’t think the dance was 9s but what do I know, I’m not a judge…
Didn’t CAI say last week she prides herself in always being professional? Here’s a thought stop falling out of your chair.
I love Emma and would love to see her with a younger dancer. Michael is not anywhere near Bill Engvall. I like Bill, I enjoyed his dances, but I just can’t connect to Michael.
CariAnn is the only judge who is an airbag.
But gosh darn, Tom’s having a great time!
On second thought I agree with you Cindy. Eight’s are too generous. Between his overbearing ego, her whining and their sickening grouping of each other, they are my least favorite couple.
I like Michael but not that dance. I thought tavis did good. I never thought I would at that he is fun but he really is. And sharna popping up and winking at the camera……my fav part
Whitney looked beautiful and I enjoyed the dance. If that’s what Alfonso can do when he struggles, I can’t wait to see what he can do when it clicks.
Sorry folks, but I will never believe those packages where “Phons” isn’t getting it or won’t have it by the time Monday rolls around it. So disingenuous in my opinion. But his footwork was sloppy, no bounce, blah blah blah
Wow! The crowd was going crazy for Alfonso and Witney’s routine.
Alfonso….the ultimate entertainer.
Wow! Derek used a prop and got praised by Len! No frippery tonight. I’m going to have that song in my head all night, but it’s worth it. I loved that dance.
I feel like such a bitch tonight… everything is annoying me.
1) Artem’s choreo is boring
2) Janel is annoying (but thats not news). I went to high school with several versions of Janel Parrish.
3) Emma’s choreo for Michael’s samba is weird.
4) That weird bass thing in the beginning of Bethany’s foxtrot is stupid
Yep… I’m a super bitch.
I will say…. loved Alfonso and Witney’s samba even if it wasn’t perfect. And even though I agree, Tavis shouldn’t have scored higher than Michael, I do think Tavis’s chacha was ok for having not a lot of time to rehearse it. I was expecting a train wreck.
wooohoooo Bethers killed that. I loved that routine!!! wtg Derek! Girl did that with a broken ankle?! Beautiful! I loved the Bass 🙂
Ok is it just me, or did those scores for Derek & Beth not match their comments?
Carrie Ann’s dislike for Bethany is evident. She did well considering her injury too.
I can’t wait to read what the Mods have to say about tonight’s show.
In my opinion, so far the show hasn’t been very exciting. I’m kind of disappointed.
Didn’t match at all, PJ. They certainly matched Carrie Ann’s tone, though.
and I guess Randy got a feel of why going first puts you at a disadvantage because Tavis did not deserve the same score as him.
I think the bitchiness is catching! This show is so boring tonight. I loved Derek’s concept but the rest of the show is so meh!
Carrie Ann is just too much for me. She seems too excited when it comes to Artem performing. I don’t know about some of the scores but for choreography and entertainment value, Derek and Bethany nailed it.
I have to say, Betsey looks great tonight. I’m not a fan of Tony’s, but that was actually pretty good. I don’t see her going home this week.
I feel like Janel and Carrie Ann hang out on the weekends…. they’re both AT THE SAME LEVEL OF FAKE! lol
Betsey looked awesome…. she’s so freaking cute. She’s like a little old doll.
Betsey was amazing. I also find Tony annoying but he has had a really diverse group of partners and seems to bring out something in them. Good forbthem.
Agree Cindy. With what we have seen so far it looks like Michael could be moving on out.
Is it just me “reading” her, but Sadie looks nervous. Last week was like getting a new puppy. This week is like, oh, geez the puppy chewed up my favorite shoes! Hope Mark has her ready, set and go, go, go.
Bethany was pretty awesome. Also loved the bass trick. Now betsey…..what a difference a week makes. She is better at ballroom. Who would have thought? Now I really wanna see her waltz for some reason. Tony had great choreography for her. So kudos to him as well. Plus a foxtrot to cindi…..was perfect for her.
I enjoyed that rumba very much! It was very sexy without being raunchy. Good for Antonio. imo this was better than last week 🙂
Carrie Ann is embarrassing herself more as the evening progresses. She should just stop talking.
I think I over analyze this show too much. I call grassy knoll on the fact that the sexy guy who didn’t dance very well last week gets the rhumba this week where the man does a lot of posing while the lady dances around him.
I liked Alfonso’s dance. It looks to me like he is the one this season that they will judge by a different standard.
Lea and Artem were awesome!
Again…..Alfonso has the best dance of the night IMHO. Have a feeling Sadie will be good too ; not exactly sure why…just a feeling. Seemed a tad bit nervous-his rehearsal package looked better.
I don’t agree with Antonio’s scores at all. Way overscored.
Ahh I am late for the party it seems, but some thoughts of the night so far:
-I actually LOVED Lea’s dance. I don’t know if it deserved the scores it got or not but I REALLY enjoyed and has been my favorite so far.
-Tavis getting the same score as Randy was pretty ridiculous, not gonna lie… Think Tavis might be in trouble tomorrow.
-Bethany’s Foxtrot was great. It did seem a bit slow for me but I loved it. I liked it way more than Janel’s. Janel needs to CALM DOWN. She is wayyy too “in your face”.
-Betsey is ADORABLE. I loved her dance. Soooo cute 🙂
-I love Michael but… wow.. he is not a good dancer. :/
-Alfonso’s dance was good but it lacked a little bit more Samba/party feel to me.
-I thought I was the only one who noticed Carrie Ann’s bitchy face/attitude towards Bethany, glad to know I am not alone. Not sure what her deal is…
-I am guessing Sadie is gonna get all 9’s and top thr leaderboard tonight 😛
Alfonso danced well, but it wasn’t much of a samba and he needs to pay more attention to Witney.
I adore Tommy. He’s having fun doing this and that’s the way it should be. He won’t be going home either.
Ooh a paso doble and a contenporary next week?? Yaayyy, and I hope the contemporary is from Allison, i want to see her do what she’s best at. Is it most memorable year week next?
Thanks for the spoilers!!!!
Does “deep throat” have any insider news on Bethanys ankle. That limp looks kind of serious ?
I loved the stuff on the instrument and since thy are doing so many prop-involved things this season BUT all the dances seem very SHORT. Do you think when a few more couples leave they will at least be longer than under 60 seconds ?
I hope Cheryl drops all the sex stuff-I like her better with the Robs and Drews.
I like Randy but didn’t like the dance. I hope he can rock the ballroom stuff–loved his FT
lol…. Can Tommy not hear his scores? Peta kept repeating it to him. I hope he stays a while….
awww Tommy! I thought he did so well 🙂 I can’t seem to recall anymore but have we had any other 70 somethings be so entertaining from actually dancing and not just from being funny?
I’m really enjoying Peta this season. Her partnership with Tommy is really working.
Who would have ever thought that Tommy Chong would so freaking awesome!!
Boy did CA just give Allison the stink eye. I thought their dance was pretty good. It was better than some that got all seven’s so I think two 7’s and two 8’s was fair.
I like Peta, but just can’t warm up to Tommy Chong.
ooooo I was worried about that one Jonathan and Allison. I suspected the judges would have a problem with it on a content or should I say lack there off where cha cha cha was concerned. Allison is so fierce though and with that gold outfit and Jonathan in black, he sort of disappeared. Not gonna lie :/ I love this two though and hope i see more of them and like Jules said, I look forward to them growing
Love Tommy. Love love love love him. You can tell he & Peta are genuinely having fun together.
Didn’t really like that cha-cha from Allison & Jonathan. I felt like she was over dancing him, and I didn’t like the costuming. I think the all black for him didn’t work being on the stage & all you could focus on was her in the gold. Maybe that’s why I felt like she was overdancing since all I was watching was her. Kudos to her though for her statements while Erin was talking to them. I like that she just said she was trying to do fresh choreography.
I think Cloris was 82 when she was on the show. Buzz Aldrin was 80.
Well I think Sadie was fantastic! If they were supposed to be able to pick their “jam” then why give them a dance style that does not go with the song at all? Jazz is kind of a vague style anyway, so I liked Mark’s choreography.
I hate to say it because I really like him and I adore Holker but I think Jonathan gets the boot tomorrow.
This is like the season of solid dancing vs. meh dancing but amazing personalities. If you don’t fall into one of those categories, you will be forgotten. They danced late in the show, yes, but it was very weak for a the genre it was supposed to be.
I can’t really see anyone else going home at this point to be honest, and I’ll just predict that Jonathan and Betsey are bottom two with Jonathan leaving.
Erm, really did NOT think Lea’s dance was the best off the night. Sorry. Just didn’t. LOVED Bethany/Derek, Sadie/Mark the BEST!! CAI needs to take the stick outta her ass.
I think Sadie is a bit too tall for Mark.
Sadie deserved better than that. If they song they want doesn’t fit the dance maybe they should make them pick a different song!
@KellyK– Unfortunately I think every time CAI falls out of her chair the stick gets shoved up further. At this point I don’t it will ever come out. lol
Poor CAI is not the Diva of the ballroom this year. Julianne out styles her by leaps and bounds. Stink-eyeing the likes of Allison, Bethany and Sadie. Professionalism–yep–that’s what is driving CAI. Too bad she doesn’t have somewhere to be next week, and leave LEN in L.A.
The most annoying thing I watched tonight is CAI. Can she be absent for some episodes instead of Len?
Can someone please clarify for me: Were the couples each preassigned a dance style regardless of their song choice (i.e. would Sadie/Mark be doing Jazz no matter what song she selected?
Guess Carrie Ann just isn’t a fan of the girls under 18 because she was not as good a dancer as they are when she was that age. *insert Kermit the frog sipping on iced tea meme here*
Seriously, Sadie’s dance was probably the best of the night in terms of technique and entertainment (though I still loved Lea’s just a bit more for different reasons). The judges need to give Tommy back the pot they stole from him and have been smoking in the break room.
Overall though, I really enjoyed tonight, all things considered. 🙂
Wow, just saw the look on CAI’s face once Allison started talking. Yikes! She’s a cranky one this season. I agree that I don’t get good vibes from her when she’s critiquing Sadie or Bethany. Noticed it since last week.
Totally agree on the MY JAM concept. It’s their choice. Shut up and judge the dance style relevant to the music.
Overall I think it was an okay night… (who thought Samba was a good idea for week 2?)
All dances were decent but to be honest very few of them are memorable to me.
The ones that I will still remember tomorrow are:
– Bethany and Derek – that was an awesome concept and I agree with Bruno that it was very Fosse (which I LOVE)
– Betsey and Tony – It wasn’t a perfect dance by any means but compared to last week it was fantastic and I love her personality
– Sadie and Mark – while I kinda agree with Len that jazz and country doesn’t really go together – I still think she did great and it’s a memorable dance
Who I think will be at the bottom tomorrow:
– Tavis and Sharna
– Michael and Emma
– Betsey and Tony (but I hope not)
I also think Jonathan and Allison could be in jeopardy
I must be in the minority, but I’m not feeling all the Sadie love. In my opinion, she’s just okay.
My favorites tonight were Tommy and Alfonso.
Hey, everyone!! Dave is back and is proclaiming Jonathan gets the boot. Now…how many weeks is Dave going to make this prediction? He didn’t do to well with….was it James last season??
Thanks DWY #64 I’ll have to go back to remember what Buzz’s dances were like. I don’t recall thinking that Cloris danced well lol she was entertaining though…then again she had 10years on him…not easy lol Anyways, I’m very impressed with what he’s done so far. Good job Peta!
Len just said on All Access that he thinks he overmarked Jonathan.
Scores were all over the place tonight. I would say that quite a lot of dances were overscored and one very underscored.
Randy and Karina: Dissapointed after last week’s performance. I agree with Carrie Ann (what the hell?!), I was expecting so much more. I agree with scores.
Janel and Val: I can’t really remember the dance, except that it was an improvement from last week. But worth it of two 9’s? No. Overscored.
Lea and Artem: OVERSCORED!!! I was really bothered by her posture, her shoulders were bent over the whole time. After judges gave their scores, I was really thinking: were we looking the same dance?!? And I hated her outfit.
Tavis and Sharna: I have to agree with Carrie Ann (again? Weird). He was thinking about his steps and you could see it on his face.
Michael and Emma: I’m sorry Emma, I love you, but that was painful to watch.
Betsey and Tony: What a transformation! I couldn’t even recognize her at first, wow! She improved a lot from last week and what can I say…she just makes me want to root for her.
Alfonso and Witney: He set the standard so high last week and I agree…he didn’t lived up to it this week. I agree with scores.
Bethany and Derek: Ok, I adore Derek and maybe I’m being a little biased, but I really think they were underscored, I was expecting at least two or three 9’s. Her posture was BEAUTIFUL! And they were adorable, as usual. Thank god for Derek and I mean it…he is the only one who can show us something never seen before.
Antonio and Cheryl: Overscored. Improvement from last week, but three 8’s? Nope, not THAT good.
Tommy and Peta: Oh god, I love this man, he makes me smile. 🙂
Jonathan and Allison: Uh-oh. Not enough Jonathan, too much Allison. She is a killer dancer, everyone knows that, but this is not about her and I think that they were being overscored. Not really a cha-cha and I felt like Jonathan was just kinda standing behind Allison and holding her, while she was killing it. I would give them four 7’s.
Sadie and Mark: Sooo dissapointed, especially after all this hype on Twitter. I think that Len’s score was a little harsh and too low, but I didn’t like that performance at all.
@Princess Heidi
HAHA. Difference is, I hated James and didn’t think he warranted going as far as he did. Thanks Big Time Rushers. Ugh. But I think Jonathan has a great personality and the ability to grow. Plus, Holker is a beast.
I just think that tonight’s dance did them no favors, especially when you see the competition of good dancers and over the top personalities.
I’m a fan of Bethany, and I really enjoyed her dance tonight, but I’m worried that the show’s main demo might not go for her. The constant talk of twitter/vlogging is appropriate considering her claim to fame, but it might not register with the people voting at home. I wish they had mentioned some of her other accomplishments last week when they introduced her (over 7 million subscribers, designed a clothing line, won a teen choice award, etc.) I’m also worried that her fans are going to let her down. If you go to her channel, they’re all complaining that she hasn’t uploaded a video on her main beauty channel in over a month. I hope she really knocks it out of the park next week, because her injury may have held her back this week. On a more positive note, how gorgeous was her dress?
I loved Bethany and Derek. I hope that ankle injury isn’t serious. Good use of the bass. 😉
Other faves of the night, Sadie and Mark- felt bad for Sadie after CAI’s stupid comments making the poor girl feel so uncomfortable. Alfonso and Witney, not quite as bombastic as Week 1 but it was pretty good. Tommy and Peta, wow just wow, Tommy just puts a smile on your face. 😀
Something about Allison and Jonathan, it looked like Allison was outshining her partner. I couldn’t tell whether she was dancing with the microphone or Jonathan for most of the dance LOL 😀
I have forgotten about Randy already. Totally not a good sign.
LOl @ DAve coming back. What’s his problem with pretty boys? lol
Btw, what’s up with CAI and that comment about Sadie’s dance being too sexy?! I don’t think it was 🙁 Next thing the girl will retreat in the name of not being too sexy and CAI will complain about her needing to let loose and be confident. That irked me…a lot!
Hey everyone, I’m gonna comment before even reading any other comments. Usually I don’t do that but IMO looks like week two is sure very telling. Some real stress and tempers!! Janel is a good dancer but I just can’t enjoy it. Val is just a pain in the butt; he just ruins the whole thing for me. When his partners say that they like the toughness and strictness is baalonnny! The cameras don’t lie, look at their faces. There is no way they enjoy that kinda of attitude, I wouldn’t. CAI is very very jealous or something of the young ones, especially Bethany. I don’t care Bethany, Betsy, and Sadie are my favorites of the night, end of story.
I like allyson but she choregraphed the number for her
She was front and center and i was barely paying attention to Jonathan
I Honestly feel the were overscored
Sadie and mark were robbed it was 9 worthy i also feel derek and beth should have got 9
I think alphonso score was fair but if you compare it to other dance that got 8 it was a little underscore and btw witney looked just gorgeous
Leah was totally overscored even tho i like her i cant believe she will be the encore tomorrow
Thr others Honestly didnt make on impression on me
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What the heck was up with CAI tonight? I’m guessing like what most have said she doesn’t like/jealous of the young girls and I’m including Julianne in that and falling off her chair again – so over the top!
Some of the dances were disappointing – This was a tough night.
I liked Bethany’s foxtrot, because it was different. Liked Sadie’s jazz, love Tommy (just because), what a transformation for Betsey-good for her.
Elimination – I’m guessing Tavis, Michael & Betsey will be bottom three, but not sure who will go home.
I’ll sum up my thoughts by dividing them into dances I liked and those I didn’t. I’m not saying anything about the technical merits or lack thereof, only on my level of enjoyment.
Like: Janel, Lea, Alfonso, Bethany, Betsey, Tommy, Jonathan
Didn’t like: Randy, Michael, Tavis, Antonio, Sadie
#87 – I’m with you Debbie. Man, what was with CAI more or less slut-shaming Lady Sadie?! That was just ridiculous. I have a big problem with her “joking” (it came across as mean-spirited to me) about the sexiness of the dance, trying to make Sadie feel as if she was being inappropriate. Sadie performed the dance well and was cute as a button.
C.A’s remark was not nice. She was making a remark about her personal life and her Dad. She is suppose to be judging her dance performance ONLY!! And, falling off her chair all the time is getting monotonous. There’s is so much dissing on poor Julianne all the time, and she never annoys me as much as C.A.
I thought Sadie and Mark did a good job considering they were trying to dance salsa to a typical country song. Whoever picked the song to go with the dance was way of IMHO.
I thought Lea was gorgeous tonight for a 53 year old who hasn’t had recent dance experience in 30+ years.
I also loved Bethany and Derek’s dance, she looked so cute, and she did great even with that ankle injury which can be typical for someone who has never been in dancing.
I was blown away by both Tommy and Betsey. Betsey sure did a complete turn around from last week. Bless her heart. And, Tony did a great job with her.
Tommy is amazing for 76 and that man can boogy!!
Oh man, tonight was so good. I don’t want anyone to go home. But, I think it might be between Michael or Tavis. I’m worried it might be Tavis especially since he doesn’t seem into it and isn’t making it a priority like the others?
Hahaha PH – Dave is back and found a new whipping boy maybe? It only took him ten weeks to finally predict James correctly. 😛
But in all seriousness, I did think it was a bit of unfortunately costuming and a bit of too much focus on Allison. Hopefully they can last the week out because I think they are fun to watch.
OMG, why did I go to FB? people are actually saying Derek used the prop as an excuse and Beth didn’t dance. These people give me a massive headache.
I wouldn’t even bother going there if I didn’t have to vote.
First #83 Dave, some of us are not Rushers and liked James Maslow, enjoyed his dancing so you’re wrong on that point. Second, I don’t see Jonathan’s potential to grow. James was not a bad dancer and the judges said that week after week. I’m not a dancer so I can’t judge but I can say I enjoyed his dancing just like I enjoyed Charlie White’s dancing last season. Comparing Jonathan to James, I don’t see it, but it’s only been two weeks although tonight Allison made him obsolete on stage, I forgot he was even there as it was a showcase for Allison. That said, she didn’t deserve the stink eye from CAI while getting her scores.
My take on tonight is basically the same as everyone else’s so I won’t take up space. CAI is losing it Big Time (Dave, note the pun- “Big Time” as in Rush) and her in your face disrespect to Bethany and Sadie is something that should be addressed by ABC. In particular with Sadie because she is a minor. Both young women should be applauded for their dancing, wholesome reputations among their peers and maturity dancing with those old enough to be their parents, grandparents and great grandparents. Her comments to Sadie about her father were out of line. Furthermore, she is rude to fellow judge Julianne who is quickly establishing herself as the only judge on the panel capable of giving valid constructive criticism.
Favorites (No order) Sadie, Bethany, Alphonso, Randy, Lea, and Tommy (for entertainment) Would love top 3 of Alphonso, Bethany & Sadie
On The Fence (No order) Jonathan, Michael (both for entertainment)
Not Feeling Them: (No order) Tavis (attitude was not good tonight), Betsey (but kudos for tonight), Antonio (lighten up Dude)
Can’t Stand Them: Janel (phony, showmance, conceited……..)
Some unrelated quick comments: So nice to have Karina back after the one and done of last season; Cheryl seems like she’s already checked out; Peta seems most relaxed ever & just having fun; Mark also seems like he’s enjoying himself; Val really needs to get over himself…….
I know it’s only week 2 but I wonder if the blatant over-scoring of Vajanel and Lea means they’re not getting the votes.
Only watched the videos of the dances and no pre or post packages or banter.
Loved Antonio, Alfonso, Bethany, Janel, Jonathan, Tommy!
Voted Antonio, Alfonso, Jonathan, Tommy.
Figured Janel and Bethany would get a lot of votes.
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#100 Ashley, I was thinking the same thing. Janel definitely improved from last week but I don’t think it was 9-worthy. Probably because of the choreography and music; it was good but not a lot of Foxtrot content. As for Lea, she kind of faded into the background after the many good and entertaining numbers and personalities last week. She was good last night, but her posture needed improvement and her kicks and flicks were not as sharp as the judges thought them to be. The high score definitely made me go “Hmmm…”
The last time they claimed one of Derek’s partners didn’t dance, two of their dances were nominated for an Emmy. So there you go. Extreme success breeds extreme envy. And of story.
I believe that CarrieAnn’s over the top behavior is because Julianne is now on the judging panel full-time.
In her mind she now has to compete with a much younger, attractive female. So she’s overcompensating by being even more ditzy, inappropriate, non-nonsensical and just overall ridiculous. I’m actually embarrassed for her.
And for God’s sake, somebody duct tape that woman to her chair.
As Courtney said in her rankings, Allison made a classic rookie pro mistake with the choreography for the ChaCha, so I’m inclined to forgive her for it. However, I did cringe on her behalf when she was explaining to Erin about it. The look on the other pro’s faces when she basically said she wanted to shake up stale choreography on the show with exciting new choreo was not so good.
Now, I agree with her in principal (hello Tony!), I just wish she’d said it a teensy bit more diplomatically. I think the casual voter might be turned off a bit by that. Which would be a shame because I like Jonathon and think he has a lot of potential.
Oh, and thank you Heidi for doing the live show post, while multitasking all the other stuff at the same time. It would give me a severe case of motion sickness, so I’m impressed!
Eh, Allison’s comments are pretty much identical to things Mark, Val and Maks have said in the past. Her excuse (that they don’t have anymore) is that she’s VERY new to this. Not dancing, but being asked to talk on camera. All her time on SYTYCD and DWTS with Derek she’s never had to do that. So, I’ll give her the same slack that I give Keo for his faux pas last week with the “I just wanted to show myself on TV” line. 🙂
Thanks, Susan2!
I don’t see any potential dislike from CAI towards Bethany?? Confused by that observation since CAI said that B was a great storyteller and that she performed great??? Not 1 negative comment from CAI. To each their own about “reading” her face…but her comments were certainly positive IMO of course.
I thought CAI’s tone changed when she talked to Bethany (compared to other contestants)… I noticed it week 1 too but maybe I’m overanalyzing stuff. I didn’t like that she asked Sadie what her dad with think of her dance? How awkward is that?
Toni, people who have been watching the show for years and listening to CAI and her antics can tell when CAI is not a fan. Instead of listening to her words (which are often nonsensical) try listening to her tone of voice, facial expressions, just over all attitude. Words are just words, the tone is where it’s at – and she’s saying all the right things, but she sounds very chilly. Which makes me wonder if there is an agenda and the hammer will drop in a couple weeks.