Well, week 3 is also shaping up to be very interesting. So, Cody and Cheryl are going to perform with COVID – okay, totally glad that they feel well enough to attempt it, but wonder if every couple would get the same leeway. :::shrug::: Hopefully we don’t find out.
Also, totally get Court’s need for a break….I’m not even posting that much on PureDerekHough these days. It all seems like too much work, when I have a 9 to 5 on top of it. Maybe when I retire….someday. 🙂
T-45 minutes! See you then.
Cue cheesy opening. Cue Tyra catwalk in attire that is so not….
I’m totally digging Jenna and JoJo’s outfits. Also realized that I get such a charge out of that pairing. Hope it stays that way.
Ah…so that’s why Derek’s residency was cancelled for last night. That sucks. And he’s the main reason I watch this damn show so I’m going to miss him. 🙁
Amanda up first!! OMG, my mom is from her area!!
Of course she is amazing at this as well. I believe ChaCha…got distracted by Derek’s absence. Her arms were a bit funky in a couple spots. But great dance!
Len says she coped very well, but doesn’t excite him because there is nothing spontaneous. Bruno is…Bruno. Loves her legs but says she could give more impetus to the hips. Work on details now. CAI says she’s stunning, she loved how clean it was, but it is lacking posture. I thought it was her arms but maybe that’s what it was.
Scores: 8, 8, 8 for a total of 24. Good score!!
Iman is up next and I like this dude. And you all know about my girl crush on Daniella. 🙂 Awww…cute babies. WTF? Why’d they give him Tango? Why?
Ooo, precise. Little too much swag, but all in all he’s coping quite well. Shitty camera work returns to DWTS. He’s standing up straight, posture doesn’t suck. I thought that was great!
Bruno says it was nice, solid tango, he’s really concentrating, tried heel leads. Try now to make it smoother. CAI says she didn’t expect, the way he toned down to match Danielle was impressive. Didn’t like him out of hold, stay elegant. Len says he’s never sure what’s going to turn up. Could see he was trying to work his feet, gave it his all.
Scores: 7, 6, 6 for a total of 19. Personally, I think that’s too low considering he pulled that off and he’s not a ringer.
Christine is up next. Curious to see if she’s in the bottom again or if this season is similar to last, where a near elimination boosts her votes. She loves being a mom and she didn’t think she ever would be. OMG, cutie baby. She’s doing a Paso.
Very strong start. Pasha getting off the stool was rough and her back leg kicking back was…odd. She’s doing an excellent job although she’s a tiny bit out of sync.
CAI says the shaping is beautiful, you have what it takes to win. Len was so shocked she was in the bottom two, glad she’s back, clean, crisp Paso Doble. Bruno love it, she was in charge and she went for it. They’re raving, which is odd. Great dance, but far from perfect.
Scores: 7, 7, 7 for a total of 21. They raved but gave her lower scores than Amanda who they had criticism for. Typical for these wacky judges. Where is Derek to keep it real??
Jojo and Jenna up next. I’m the weirdo that likes their dresses. I think Jojo is so much cuter when she’s not wearing all the glittery gunk. Just a button down and pants. Cute.
Doing an AT. Great start. Jenna – best choreographer on the show, challenged only by Daniella. This is excellent. I’m mesmerized. And Jojo did some killer lifts.
Len says it was a well crafted routine, liked the lifts. Too staccato in places, but she’s can’t make a bad performance, right on point. Bruno says she knows how to hit is. Always with the right side of sexy, works the camera like no one else. Might have missed a step in the middle. CAI agrees, but when she dances she’s powerful – she leads with clarity and intention.
I agree with CAI – she’s fun to watch and she’s great at it.
Scores: 8, 8, 8 for a total of 24. I would have given her one more point, just for being more exciting to watch than Amanda.
Kenya up next also with a Tango…kinda mean to put the Tango and AT back to back. Dancing to Womanizer…which will always make me think of Derek and Anna’s Tango.
They need the staccato from Jojo’s dance in this one. By no means is she doing badly, but she needs to be sharper. She’s got all the steps, just too soft.
Bruno says she’s back on track, it was a good tango, gliding across the floor. CAI says it was beautiful, supermodel vibes, so refined and elegant. She wobbled a few times. Len says hold was a bit loose, and lacked a bit of body contact, but captured the flavor of the dance.
Scores: 7, 7, 7 for a total of 21 – I can live with that.
Val camera hogging in the background. Goodie. Jeeeez…another Tango from Brian an Sharna?? 90210 sharna not a fan. 🙂
I understand the lace, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. Off to an underwhelming start. I don’t know if it’s the choreo or the song that’s not working for me. And the ending was weird.
CAI acting cray – says he’s finally arrived, but send more energy to the ground. Len says frame was overall good, body contact was there, footwork was pretty poor. Spirited effort. Bruno says he had mad max face, footwork needs work. This is week 3 fuckstick – not that “close to the middle of the season”.
Scores: 7, 6, 6 for a total of 19 – I agree with that score and that ties him with Iman. And I was more impressed with Iman’s.
Melora up next and she’s overwhelmed and vulnerable.
Dancing ChaCha….she looks great. and she’s working it pretty well. She’s still got a bit of a posture problem, but she’s doing pretty well. I thought that was pretty good!!
Len says that’s the Artem he loves, so much more hip action, great performance. Bruno says a veil has been lifted, she became the character. CAI says everyone stands out because she made it look easy, added light and shade.
Scores: 8, 7, 8 for a total of 23 – Not sure I would have gone that high, but hell, good for her.
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I actually like Tyra’s dress.
Mel C is up next and what is on her head??? ANOTHER Tango – this one to Toxic, which I love.
Okay, I get the hat. Still don’t like it, but I get it. Hate Gleb’s suit. Mel is dancing this very well and her back kick is what they’re supposed to look like. Little stumble there towards the end?? Not sure.
Bruno says she was flying high, first class service. CAI says it was filled with content, lines and legs are good, but something is a bit forced. Len says it was a bit stop/start, but got better at the end. Len says she’s a terrific dancer.
Scores: 7, 7, 8 for a total of 22 – that might have been a bit too low.
Dang, Jimmy’s got a cute baby too. Jimmy is doing a Salsa.
Dang that did by side was great. I can hear Len complaining about content, but I’m loving it, it’s well executed. That side by side is tough and he killed it. Love the lifts and flips!!.
CAI complains about his wonky fists and it distracted her, two of the lifts ins and outs were rough. Len liked the easy action and the rhythm. Last lift wasn’t in character. Bruno says they were watching another show, he thought that it all flowed beautiful, and notes the side by side sections were great.
Scores: 6, 6, 8 for a total of 20 – this was horribly underscored. Criminal.
Numbers Update: Here’s where we stand:
Amanda, Jojo |
24 |
Melora |
23 |
Mel C |
22 |
Kenya, Christine, Jimmy |
21 |
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Iman, Brian |
19 |
Despite being horribly underscored, I think Jimmy will be fine – I think he beats both Christine and Kenya.
Olivia is up next with…you guessed it…a Tango.
Love her outfit. She’s doing a good job Might have been taking steps that were too big at the beginning. That was actually quite good though!
Len says that was a proper tango, full of attach and staccato – using Val as an example? Ugh. Bruno says he loves the transformation. CAI calls it the best dance of the night, might have missed a step at the beginning, but great.
Scores: 8, 8, 8 for a total of 24 – I think I agree with that. She did a good job!
Cody and Cheryl are up next dancing in quarantine. They’re each in their own homes?? This is odd.
He’s doing very well. Are they out of sync or does one of them have bad internet? 🙂 Pretty darn good. Cheryl was a bit irrelevant.
Bruno admires the perseverance and commitment, knows he has the ability but hard to judge – knows they’re both good, but hard to judge. CAI – bravo to both of you for dancing with Covid. Didn’t compare to those in the ballroom, but it wasn’t as great as it could be. Len – these are strange times, clear and tight, got the interchange. For the circumstances you did a terrific job.
Scores: 6, 6, 6 for a total of 18 – that seems fair.
Pros are going on tour. Ho hummmmm. Much rather see Daniella dancing with Derek again – now that was something to see!!
Suni up next with a….Foxtrot!! Hooray, something different.
Okay, it’s a foxtrot that feels like a Tango, with a wobbly handstand. Her arms are good, but what is going on here? She ‘s a bit wobbly in places and she’s too young for that.
CAI senses discomfort, know that you can still exude confidence. Len says not so much for him, didn’t capture foxtrot (agreed). Bruno says she started to play with the character, once you let it go you get more comfortable.
Scores: 7, 7, 7, for a total of 21 – which seems over scored compared to people with lower scores.
Numbers Update: Man. Tough call. But considering the scores are wonky and some people just have larger fanbases, I think that some combo of Melora, Christine will be in the bottom, depending on the remaining dances.
Matt is up next, talking about his mom and growing up in Raleigh. He’s dedicating his dance to her. His mom is so pretty. He’s dancing a….TANGO. 🙂
He’s doing a credible job, mainly because Lindsay is a good pro and he’s been working hard on it. He’s definitely not a ringer, so I give him props. His feet are problematic, but other than that…
Len says it was a full on routine and calls out some footwork, but plenty of passionate and attack. Bruno says he’s over dressed. Did a good job, concentration was great, lots of content. CAI agrees with the other two, says there is a new refinement.
Scores, 7, 6, 7 for a total of 20 – I would have gone full 21.
Numbers Update: Totally forgot to include Cody in my calculations of the last numbers. He could easily be in the bottom two, I think. He’s got the low score and i don’t think most of the demo is on Peloton. I could be wrong.
The Miz up next and last? Love this dude and his enthusiasm. Are we still pretending wrestling is real? Okay.
A salsa!! Love Wit’s outfit. He adds little steps or hops, which he needs to stop doing. But he’s doing pretty well. Wit included too many of those lift/whip things. Not bad! I love him. 🙂
Bruno is having a good look and lusting. CAI says he’s so fun (agreed), lifts were amazing, needs softer. Len says he has no back ground unlike others, performed to a great level. Love that shout out – a shit ton of ringers this season and those that aren’t are at a disadvantage.
Scores: 7, 7, 8 for a total of 22 – that seems a bit over scored, compared to Jimmy and a few others.
Tyra shut UP!! Jesus. The blather so fast you can barely understand her.
Final Numbers: Well, tough call. People with what I think are smaller fanbases are solidly in the middle or near the top of the pack
Amanda, Jojo, Olivia |
24 |
Melora |
23 |
Mel C, Miz |
22 |
Kenya, Christine, Suni |
21 |
Jimmy, Matt |
20 |
Iman, Brian |
19 |
Cody |
18 |
I”m thinking Cody, Kenya ,Christine or Melora will be in the bottom. Long shot about Melora, since she’s in the second position. With Christine getting nearly eliminated last week, she might have rallied this week. So, that narrows it down to Cody and Kenya. Tough call.
Two night Disney week has a special challenge. VIP showing the moves that need to be included – it’s Mickey. Kinda silly.
Here we go with the elimination – who will be safe?
SAFE: Olivia and Val
SAFE: Jimmy and Emma
SAFE: Malora and Artem
SAFE: Jojo and Jenna
SAFE: Iman and Daniella
SAFE: Mel C and Gelb
SAFE: Brian and Sharna
SAFE: Matt and Lindsay
SAFE: Suni and Sasha
SAFE: Amanda and Alan
SAFE: Cody and Cheryl
SAFE: Miz and Witney
Called it. The lack of Derek made Tyra’s spiel work this week.
CAI saves Kenya
Bruno saves Kenya
I figured they wouldn’t go against the audience for Christine. Len kissing up saying he would save Christine. Tyra, you fucked up blathering on you just totally dissed Christine and Pasha. Get over yourself and your need to camera hog.