DWTS13 Las Vegas Odds And New Poll For Next Elimination Week 9 (VOTE)
So, let’s take a look how the odds makers are predicting next week’s turn out on Dancing With The Stars. Last week, they finally got it right picking Nancy to leave. Below SportsBoDog is predicting Rob to go home next. Do you agree or disagree? Be sure to vote in our new elimination Poll below and let us how you voted in the comments section.
J.R. Martinez 1.14
Ricki Lake 5.00
Hope Solo 11.00
Robert Kardashian 36.00
Along with the odds makers, I’m voting for Rob as the one who will be leaving next even though I very much like him and wish him the best. Same with Hope!
what’s interesting about the poll is that 50% of voters say Hope will go home and 50% say Rob will go home. i guess we’ll all have to wait until next week to find out.
Nicole, the poll has just began and it’s changed since when you last looked. ๐
If Hope makes the finals, she’s gonna look pretty amateurish to me next to Ricki & JR. I think Rob will at least be able to put up a decent fight, even if he ultimately comes in 3rd.
Voguerista, is this 1 vote per IP, or can one fan vote a bizillion times if they’re so inclined?
Courtney, if Hope makes the finals I’m DVRing it so I don’t have to watch the travesty of having what I consider to be an undeserving couple in a place of honor.
Rather surprised Rob is so far below Hope. This probably will be the running order for the rest of the season. JR, then Ricki, and then Hope. And hopefully the end of Maks..
One vote per IP, Katarina!! ๐
Unscientific polls aside, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Hope in the finals. I believe a lot is going to depend on the judges though. They have painted her as the “come back kid,” which may be flying with the public, as unpalatable as this one may be to me.
Thanks, Vogue, even though the polls are unscientific, at least I don’t envision the same person sitting at their computer clicking on their favorite ๐
Once again odds are on target with JR and Ricki. As far as the 3rd spot in the finals, imo it should go to Rob, but we will know come tuesday night.
I really don’t get a feeling one way or the other re Hope or Rob. To me, they have different strengths and weaknesses. Unless someone falls down or puts a foot in their mouth, could be anyone’s contest.
God, did I just type that? Gad, they must see me coming a mile away…
I really don’t know. But I voted on Hope… this is soooo tied. can’t say. I don’t like rob, have to say. he’s a chayote, but…
we all know that it will depend on the judges.
Meh, say what you will about Hope and Maks, but you can’t deny that this week they finally started to get it together (a bit late, but oh well). However, I don’t think it really matters who the 3rd person in the finale is. It’s a two horse race really. It will either be J.R. or Ricki, and I’m pulling for J.R. to take it (and I don’t even LIKE Karina).
Carlos, what’s a chayote again? I know you said in another thread, but I forget. Chayote or not, I prefer to see Rob in the finals. I don’t think Maks’ bad behaviour should be rewarded. Rob is just a bit better than Hope IMO anyway.
Having problems understanding all the HATE directed at Hope Solo. She’s a beautiful girl, a terrific athlete, and is working her butt off to learn the dances. What gives?
Meggie “chayote” is a slang we use here in Brazil. chayote in portuguese is “chuchu”, which we think is a tasteless vegetable… the complete slang is “picolรฉ de chuchu” which translated to english means “chayote popsicle” =p
I don’t hate Rob, but I think he misses personality, spice, flavour, you know… he’s a nice guy, he grew a lot, but I wanted see more from him since the first weeks… think he is a little “bristoled” on the show, if you know what I mean… hope he can do great next week and prove me he deserves be on top 3.
Thanks, Carlos, for the portuguese lesson. Chayote = bland!
#15—Won’t speak for anyone else, but for me, I was turned off by her flippant attitude, eye rolls, blowing off judges as they were trying to give her advice in the first 3 weeks, and then I read she was only doing a max of 3 or 4 hours of practice a day. When she was asked about putting in more rehearsal time, she claimed she felt she was doing 3 hours and it was enough and her schedule kept her busy. Well, if she was so booked, and couldn’t commit to more studio time, then why whine and complain about constant 7s (she didn’t really improve and the rumba was…painful to watch). Honestly, always saying, ‘I’m an athlete….” as if that’s the excuse for her not having the dance routine perfected. A perfected dance routine takes practice, practice, practice, and the right attitude. ( see explanation under Martinez, J.R.)
This is just my opinion ๐
Virginia – IMHO, the answer to your question is that DWTS fans are like football fans – they develop intense hatreds of “opposing” teams that can seem completely head scratching to those looking in from the outside. That’s honestly part of the fun of the show. (As long as everyone realizes that deep down, you really can’t judge someone from a 30 second clip on a reality television show.)
I agree with you, though. I think Hope seems sweet actually, and her only crime is having an immature partner who has at times made her experience a trial. Also, she’s not beauty queen feminine in behavior or appearance (though I think she’s beautiful too).
In terms of who is going, I say Rob. I have a feeling the Kardashian voting block will hit the wall this week. The only one who is really safe is JR though. I could even see Ricki having problems if she has a bad night like Chynna. Ricki was dying during the instant Jive and this week is 3 dances, so it’s unlikely but not impossible that she could stumble before the finish line. I think it’s really crucial that she keep her scores up this week.
The thing is…it wasn’t too long ago (at the beginning of the season) we were complaining about the ego that Rob had. He also started rumors that weren’t true when he said there were couples having affairs on the show. I’ve come to like him a lot now too…but, that’s only because Cheryl has taught him to keep quiet and he seems to have grown up a lot. So, when it comes to who has behaved the best between Hope or Rob, both have had their issues. That’s why I think I am just going to judge only on their dancing.
Carlos, I love the “chayote” slang, etc!!! Fascinating!
I think that Rob will leave, but I would love to see Hope leave. I was tired of her by week two. I am not a Rob fan either, but he deserves to be there over Hope.
I feel like the dances that Hope has favor her (PD and AT) while the dances that Rob has (AT and Samba) might give him problems. Then there is the cha cha cha relay, which they both had their individual problems with. Hope didn’t look that good during the team PD with her posture and stuff, but it is a strong aggressive dance amd the judges have kept telling her that she’s been too strong and aggressive in some of her dances. Rob and the samba…. if he can show a lot of personality like he did with his Jive, he might be able to do good if his technique is so-so. Derek usually ups his game with his semi-final choreography, so Ricki just has to do her best. I thought Joanna Krupa danced so beautifully in her semi-finals and Derek’s choreo was top-notch for her that week. But the judges were extremely nitpicky with her and I think they wanted Kelly Osbourne in the final with Donny and Mya. I actually think a lot will depend on what the judges say on who gets into the finals. Personally, I think JR is definitely in the final. Ricki will be in it if she has a great, great night and builds momentum. But you just never know…. Just vote for who you want to see in the finals.
Well Virginia, I’m failing to see all this “hate” that you seem to see directed towards Hope. All I’ve really heard anyone say is that they don’t think she can dance. I don’t think my sister can dance; is it really “hateful” of me to point that out? I certainly don’t think so. Hate’s a strong word – I’d be careful how you toss it around.
And really, I don’t have anything against Hope on a personal level – if anything, I feel a bit sorry for her for getting stuck with a partner who seems to belittle her week after week & generally make a fool of himself at her expense. Sucks to be her, but she still can’t dance, so I don’t think she deserves to be in the finale.
Where are the odds makers and their predictions of who will win?
In seasons past we would see that for weeks before the final. I haven’t seen it once this time.
It HAS to be JR and Karina with the best odds.
Yes, Ricki has Derek-his Free Style dances are brilliant. And she’s great.
But, there’s something so special about JR and Karina. They are the top.
He deserves that win.
I expect Hope to have run her course and go home in Week 9. Rob can dance, she really isn’t very good at it.
Oh Elmari, I remember that well too. I loved Joanna. I was crushed and didn’t think it was fair the way they judged her.
Vogue:
If Ricki and Derek make the final. Don’t you think her freestyle would probably be “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from Hairspray? What do you think, it seems to make the most sense doesn’t it? Its got to be something upbeat and great if Derek does it.
#15 Virginia, I think hate is really too strong a word, but it seems to be used these days when you really just don’t like someone. My opinion is that a lot of the negativity toward Hope is because of Maks. He’s about as popular as Voldemort at a Hogwarts reunion right now . I think Hope is dancing ok. At least better than Rob. But, that’s just what I see.
I’m new here, too, so I usually just read and don’t comment. Everyone has already make up their mind who their favorites are to make the finals…Don’t think anyone is going to change at this late date.
The folks who maintain this blog work really hard to keep all the DWTS news for us right here so we don’t have to hunt for it. It’s probably the best site for up- to-date vids, and spoilers. If the comments bother you, just skip them. I do sometimes.
Margaret- If Ricki and Derek do make the finals, I don’t really think they will do “You Can’t Stop The Beat” from Hairspray. Mya and Dmitry from Season 9 did that song for their freestyle and it was not well received by the judges. I am sure Ricki and Derek will do something upbeat though.
Love the poll Vogue! Looks like It has either Hope or Rob leaving this upcoming week. I worry for Ricki though especially with how the judges were picky with her this past week. Guess Monday will know how the judges will lean on who they want as their final 3.
Margaret, good idea. You never know. Whatever they do, I bet their free style is a show stopper knowing Derek’s choreography. ๐
Glad you liked the Poll, Lisa G! Yeah, it will be interesting to see how the judges fair Monday night. Whatever the case, I just hope they are “fair”.
Auntie, thanks for your kind words about the blog and coming even if you have to skip reading the comments sometimes. I know that it’s been extra hard in that area for Maks fans especially this season with everything that’s happened. Anyway, we appreciate all of you too!! xxx
Lisa:
First up, I think Derek can add a little something special to it even if it is from Hairspray. I think that would be her signature since she was in the movie anyway, well see.
The judges seem to be picky picky each week with someone else. I still believe Ricki deserved all 10’s for her waltz and 9’s for the instant jive, she was cheated in my opinion. Hers was just as good as Karina and J.R! There is another thing, they keep telling her about her shoulders, neck and foot placement, but yet I am sure Derek keeps reminding her of this, she seems to keep doing this. All I know is that next week she has to be in top form!
I don’t agree that Ricki was cheated this past week. I actually think her scores were fine. Where the scoring went wrong was Hope and JR – both were overscored. JR didn’t do 60 points worthy dancing – 57 or 58 would have been fine. Hope?? Don’t even get me started. They were protecting her from elimination – every show needs a bad guy, apparently. Or they really thought Nancy was the worst and were making sure it was her that went home. And actually, out of that bunch, she probably was – doesn’t mean I would rather it was Hope that left.
I think the judges have decided who they believe is finalist material – if they overscore Hope and JR again, we’ll know. What JR’s fans should be concerned about is – why did they REALLY feel like JR had to have a perfect 60?? Not even Nicole got a 60 in week 8, as I recall, and she’s still the best dancer the show has ever seen. So, are they worried about his votes or what??
Heidi:
Who do really think had the better waltz, Ricki or J.R? I like everyone else don’t understand the judges.
What are they ready to do now, give Hope 10’s next week?
Nicole and Derek were poetry in motion! I agree! Jennifer grey for her age and the pain and discomfort she was in was awesome as well!
I think both the Waltzes were great. I would give JR a point or two more than Ricki – which is what he got. I didn’t think any of the Jives were tremendous, but JR’s was best – but definitely NOT a 30 Jive. That’s just ridiculous.
Vogue #20
That’s the difference between Cheryl and Maksim. It’s so clear. She really knows how to work on the show. What he needs to say, what he needed to do. She taught him. Not just “pushed”.
You can’t stop the beat was mya’s freestyle, no? As a defensor of “Stop Recycling the Songs!” Movement, I have to say, no, thanks… ahahahah May they use another song from Hairspray? =p
As for me, I really like Hope. She’s beautiful and put a lot of effort on DwtS. Her problem, until week 7, was Maksim. He changed. Doesn’t he? We’ll see. I wonder if she was paired with Dmitry or Jon (I know he will never come back…) or even Tony… Think she’d be dancing better… But Maksim asked her to be on the show, so, this would never happen.
Heidi, I agree about the judges scores for JR. No way did he deserve all tens for his Jive.
Carlos, so true about the differences between Cheryl and Maks style of teaching. Maks seems to be a constant work in progress. Then again, aren’t we all?
As for Hope, I thought she made strides in her dancing in the last few weeks. Even with the fiasco with Maks and his attitude issues the following week, she held them up and improved her dancing and her own attitude. And yeah, you do have to wonder if Hope’s journey would have been a better one with another Pro.
Margaret,
There’s no doubt in my mind that the judges are itching to award Hope and Maks a 10 and, unless they have a major screw up, watch it happen. I thought from the start that ABC’s affiliation with ESPN would rear its face and I believe we’re starting to see it in motion. I hope Ricki’s ready to bring it because something tells me they’re not above sacrificing her.
Hope is no where near Ricki or JR in dancing ability. I didn’t think she has ever deserved 9’s. She has heavy feet and not much fluidity. Their partnership has been tense throughout and it shows. To me, All the drama that this pairing has created this season has taken its toll, they have sucked the joy out of this experience, and thats a shame for Hope. She was stuck with the stinker of the bunch. Too late now.
@ #18 katarina
I think you are dead on! Read an interesting article at ESPNW how Hopes manager of 10 years mined his contacts at abc to get her on dwts. We were all under the assumption Maks handpicked her. Maks calling ESPN seemed a little strange to me—–even with his ego. My guess all scripted. Hopes manager wanted to broaden her appeal not only for soccer but more mainstream.There have been alot of athletes on dwts can never remember one having attitude and crying because they felt the judges were tough ! Read the article! I also don’t think Hope has been a walk in the park for Maks to work with. It takes 2 to tango!
Interesting comment. I’ve had the sense that Maks was used as a pawn in his supposed propositioning of her. He seems much more like someone who got stuck with her rather than someone showing ownership of her having a positive experience one’d expect if he actually recruited her.
That said, Hope is the weakest link but, given the 6-month long storyboarding, hoopla, repentant judging, and proclaimed powervoting involving this “partnership,” I seriously doubt she won’t be put in the finals…nor do I expect them to come in turd (copyright Tristian ๐ ). Then again, Rob seems to have a vast fanbase (and familial hoopla) so maybe neither of the two will go…
From what I’ve heard about Maks around the DWTS set is that he won’t do anything he doesn’t want to do, Wynn. That’s been said to me more than once and in a positive way. So, no – I don’t believe he was a pawn in anything.
I do think it very possible that she could make the final due to the factors you stated. And if it’s at Ricki’s expense, it will make an already weak finale even weaker. But, as I’ve said a zillion times – so-called huge fanbases often don’t translate to success on DWTS. We’ll just have to wait and see.
If Hope makes the final over Ricki, I will have to boycott! (well until Derek is back!) Hope should have been gone long ago! Hope over Ricki = “Pulling a Ralph” by the judges.
Don’t boycott, snark!! ๐
“I donโt believe he was a pawn in anything.”
Didn’t intend to imply he was an unwilling pawn, just that he seems less invested than I’d expect of him if he spearheaded that endeavor.
As to the fanbases, suspect Hope’s & Maks’ might be comparably sizeable in terms of ardent voters. even if not, certain indicators make me think a fix is in with her regardless. Let’s just say I’d be more surprised with her not making the finals than I was with the premature dismissal of Chynna or Kristen.
“If Hope makes the final over Ricki, I will have to boycott! (well until Derek is back!) Hope should have been gone long ago! Hope over Ricki = โPulling a Ralphโ by the judges.”
And the discrepancy between Hope’s dancing and that of (Producer’s forbid) either Ricki or JR is far more vast than Ralph and anyone in last season’s finale! Ralph had issues with his hips, Hope has issues with most everything!
Like I said before – fanbases are only half the battle. You need the average viewer as well – and there has to be a reason maks has never won, even with multiple opportunities. If they still carry him after his behavior this season, I weep for them.
Of course, you could be right – the fix could be in. We’ll know on Monday. Nothing would surprise me.
Maks has greatly disillusioned me this season and ya’ll know my take on Hope’s dancing, so if they displace either JR or Ricki in the finals, I’ll be weeping with you and boycott with Meggie! Don’t want to see Rob do any displacing either..well, other than Hope that is.
@ Wynn
Enjoyed you’re comments very much —–the push with ABC and Espn is definetly on for Maks and Hope. The poll at the start of this article shows Hope home 57.29% and Rob home 36.69%. I don’t think Hope went over well with dwts fans. It has been her soccer fans I feel pushing her the most and the die hard Maks fans voting for just him. It really is a shame we are all devoted viewers of the show and with ratings sometimes a little lower than usual you can bet Hopes fans will never watch the show again after Hope is gone. I hope TPTB wake up and smell the roses!!!!
Well let’s hope the average voters (as opposed to the fan power voters) continue to support JR & Ricki, the better dancers and Rob who has constantly improved. As much as I would like to see Maks win someday, I would prefer it not be with Hope. I don’t even want to see them in the final 3.
Maks isn’t the only one with “power voters”, Rebecca, but I agree with you in principle.
@Rebecca W
I could not have said it any better than you did!
@voguerista
Someone added a header above the poll who should be eliminated in week 9. The header is incorrect number for Hope at 11% this is wrong should be almost 57%. She is favored over Rob by 20% to go home. Could one of you fix this typo as people will no longer scroll down to the poll and hit view to get the correct numbers and will have the wrong info. I have been checking the poll alot tonight and was suprised to see the new header. Thanking you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter.
@voguerista
Please disregard previous post I read it wrong so sorry I best get my tired sorry butt to bed!!!!