Dancing With The Stars 12 – Brooke Burke Says Everything Is Riding On The Freestyle Tonight
I can’t embed the video, but, People.com has a new interview up with Brooke where she breaks down each couple for the Finale tonight. She says everything is riding on the “Freestyle”. Here is a take below, but, be sure to watch the video at the link.
Ward, paired with Kim Johnson, is “infectious, he’s lovable, he’s emotionally connected, he’s got rhythm, he’s fun to watch,” says Burke. In addition, he’s got a big fan base that should help him out.
Kane, meanwhile, is “just adorable” and “a phenomenal dancer, technically,” says Burke. The Disney star also has the advantage of being paired with Mark Ballas, who’s known for his strong choreography.
As for Alley, who is paired with Maksim Chmerkovskiy: “What’s not to love?” asks Burke. “She is brave and brutally honest. She surprised everybody. She’s got incredible rhythm. Nobody had any idea she’d be such a great dancer. She gets better every show.”
My favorite part of that video, is Brooke saying that if you ask 10 people, they’ll each pick a different winner…………………
I heard that and just had to ask myself, “Brooke? HOW MANY people do you think are in the finals??”
Yes, I know exactly what she means, but it’s not how it came across to me.
Bwahahaha….Lori, only Brooke.
Brooke is the Yogi Berra of DWTS, I swear. *LOL*
She’s pictured in the dictionary next to “disconnect.” How can someone have a ton of personality in her freestyle – and then be rather blank and slow as a tv host? One of those mysteries. In her defense, she’s probably on top of her kids’ homework and knows the names of their soccer teammates and teammates’ parents. You can’t have it all.
Funny how everyone is saying Mark’s choreography will help Chelsea. What about Kym? Also his choreography has hurt her this season. Guess they are drinking the kool aid.
The pros always drink the koolaide, Melissa – it’s part of the job description, plus they’re too close to the issue.
Brooke Burk, I think you owe Kristi Alley an appology. I hope you didn’t mean to say what it sounded like you said. But I do admire Kristi for the gracious reply she gave you. Instead of comparing her with a younger dancer, give her her dues. Maybe you will understand one day.
Nancy Fern
I watched Hines and Kym’s freestyle 4 times – loved it! I wish Mark didn’t always look like he is out-dancing Chelsea. She always looks a beat behind to me, but I think it’s because of Mark. I didn’t like Kirstie’s freestyle at all. Kudos to her for trying everything, but I thought it was kind of lame. That said, I guess it’s still anybody’s trophy!
@ #7 – Fern: You are so right. I was outraged that Brook Burk could ask Kirstie such an inappropriate and insulting question: asking Kirstie how she felt about competing with a woman who was born in 1988 (meaning Chelsea). Kirstie was indeed more gracious in her response than Brook deserved. By contrast, I might have been tempted to ask Brook how it feels to try to replace as co-host a woman who was born intelligent.
@ #7 – Fern: You are so right. I was outraged that Brook Burk could ask Kirstie such an inappropriate and insulting question: asking Kirstie how she felt about competing with a woman who was born in 1988 (meaning Chelsea). Kirstie was indeed more gracious in her response than Brook deserved. By contrast, I might have been tempted to ask Brook how it feels to try to replace as co-host a woman who was born with a high IQ.