Private Members Area – DWTS Season 19 Finals Discussion
Tonight was week 11 of Dancing with the Stars Season 19. If you’re not a Pure DWTS Insider yet, you can do so here. If you are, then I look forward to the discussion in the comments.
What did you think of tonight’s finals? Whose freestyle was your favorite? Do you like the way this one show format has gone and now the two shows for the finale? Who do you predict is going to win? Let’s hear your thoughts.
Wow, what a fun night of dancing! It’s such a close final, hard to remember another final this close recently. I wish Bethany would have made top three but she still had an incredible season/journey and I think she surprised a lot of people by even making it to the finals.
At this point I think it’s Alfonso’s to lose but I do let the “what ifs” creep into my thoughts. Really at the end of the day I would be very happy to see either Alfonso or Sadie win it. As long as Janel doesn’t win I’ll be perfectly content. I would have loved it if someone called them out on an unoriginal freestyle but it would have probably ruined the mood of the night (and the pimping). I have to assume she’s the finalist going on tour also so of course they want to still highlight her.
While I LOVED Alfonso’s freestyle I actually think I liked his Jive more! I just think it’s such a great routine and suits him perfectly. I also love the song. Probably the surprise of the night for me was Sadie’s freestyle. I really thought it was going to be a hot mess and while the dancing wasn’t exactly top notch it just made me smile the entire time. As CAI and Len said it isn’t a freestyle you’ll ever forget.
What did the show say about the 10th anniversary? I missed the announcement. Will there be a special in the spring?
I thought Alfonso and Witney killed their freestyle, and Bethany’s was amazing and totally played to her strengths and message – but I will probably watch Sadie and Mark’s for years to come; it just made me that happy.
As many have already said about Peta, I’m so grateful for Mark & Sadie’s relationship this season. Sadie is exactly the kind of partner that Mark needs – a good kid with a great attitude and willingness to play into every goofy whim of his. From their waltz, quickstep, and samba to that amazing foxtrot and now this gloriously fun freestyle, they were the best part about the season for me and I don’t think they need to win it at all for it to be a success. I would argue that Alfonso getting anything other than first would be a letdown – if that makes sense?
I can’t get Alfonso and Witney’s freestyle out of my head. Talk about a Showstopper!!! Wow!
I really want Alfonso to win the MBT, it’s time for him to finally shine! After playing the second fiddle on the Fresh Prince and Silver Spoons, I really think it’s his time to finally be the STAR of a show and win the MBT.
Sadie and Mark’s was cute. But that’s about it.
And Bravo to Bethany and Derek. What a class act couple the entire season. Job well done.
I have no comment on Vjanel.
Random question – but where’s Cidra? Did she check out of the season? I can’t remember her posting here in a long time. I always appreciated her views and humor. I hope everything is okay.
Wow, good question Fig. I haven’t seen her in a long time….
I caught myself wondering the same thing the other day, too – hope she’s ok. The last time a regular went AWOL for a prolonged period of time, we found out they had been hospitalized 😯
I’m on it. I’ll send her an email and let her know she’s missed.
I’ve noticed that too. I miss her!!
Thank you to everyone for making this a POSITIVE site. I LOVE PureDWTS! DWTS. is my escape from reality and a stress reliever. I appreciate this site for posing interesting and insightful content. I enjoy coming to it everyday and reading something new.
I’ve moderated a few boards and I have had a few instances of regulars disappearing – some due to boredom, computer problems, or needing to take a break – and some with really busy lives, and others with more serious health issues – so I hope it’s not that!
Thanks to all the mods for a great season. DWTS is also my escape and it’s nice to converse with all the wonderful people on a site that’s actually full of great content and conversations.
Also wanted you to know that I’ve really enjoyed the members area this season. It really took off this time around and I’ve loved it. The spoilers were great (and appreciated) but it’s the conversations here that I’ve enjoyed the most. Hopefully we can keep something going in the off season for us regulars 🙂
Hello to All,
I am not able to join the conversation right now but I am looking forward to watching what I have missed. Our 3 year old granddaughter is in CHOP in Phillie, it is a long sad story that I won’t go into but she was so cute last night when I was laying in bed with her reading a story because she wanted to know who won the dancing contest and I told her I don’t know but I have it on tevo and we will watch it together when she comes home. She said I think it will be that pretty blonde boy (Derek) or that pretty little blonde girl (Whitney). I asked her why she thought that and she said because they make me happy when I watch them dance.
I was sorry to hear Bethany went last night, that would not have been my choice but I honestly can’t give an honest opinion.
Don’t know when I will get back but I am hoping the pretty little blonde girl wins for personal reasons.
Thank you to all of the mods for your hard work and insights, I really appreciated all of you. 🙂
Beautiful story, Lynn. Thanks for all the kind words and checking in. I pray your little tyke gets better real soon. Take care! Hugssssxxx
I hope your granddaughter gets better, Lynn! She sounds adorable.
She will also very likely get her wish. I couldn’t help but click a picture that Maks posted of him and his trophy on FB, and while there was a lot of support for Val, there was a startling amount for Alfonso even by Maks fans. Of course this isn’t necessarily indicative of anything, but I did find it interesting.
There’s nothing worst than seeing a child sick. Sorry to hear about your challenges Lynn.
So sorry to hear about your granddaughter, Lynn. I hope it all works out somehow.
Just wanted to let everyone know. I heard from Cidra. She’s alive and well, so nothing to worry about.
She did tell me it’s been a crazy Fall. She was stuck on an African safari after she had been doing some service to a school in Africa. Something about bringing a bunch of books to the kids. However, the African safari broke down and she was stuck for a day in the bush. Then, when they finally got back to civilization they missed their flight and she was stuck in the airport for an extra week because all of the other flights were full. Then, once she was finally able to get on the flight she got stripped search (her words, not mine) to see if she was infected with Ebola. She said it was by a handsome man that reminded her of Gleb, so she couldn’t complain. Once she got back, she lost her job at work since she got back so late from her trip and so she’s been busy looking for a job ever since she got back. She’s found a new job and life is good and so she’ll hopefully be back for the spring DWTS.
Ok, starting with the Africa stuff until her hopefully being back for spring DWTS was all fake. She did reply to me and said she was well, but that was too boring to share, so I thought I’d liven it up a bit.
John you had way too much fun with the Cindra update LOL
I’m happy she is OK and didn’t live through that DRAMA!
LOL John. You had me at the edge of my seat.
So glad she’s ok and I hope she comes back to us soon!
I didn’t know where to put this so I thought I’d stick it in the private members area out of loyalty to you all 😉 But Len has confirmed in an interview with British entertainment/showbiz news site digital spy that he will be quitting DWTS AFTER the 20th season this spring. So the next series will be his last. He also mentions that Bruno will likely be carrying on with both shows.
To see the full interview just check out the digital spy site. I’d drop a link but I don’t think you like them. He basically cites the travelling as the main reason due to his age (fully understandable) and has committed his future to SCD for the foreseeable future.
Thanks so much M8. If you have any news, next time you can send it to our Contact Us link. So appreciated. Thanks. 😉