DWTS Season 18, Week 7 – Let’s Recap Tonight’s Show (Spoilers)
I’d like to start by thanking our regular readers, the casual readers and our haters. 😉 Our page views have never been higher. So thanks. For some of you, I doubt this was what you intended. LOL.
Some of you who are fond of copying our stuff and then claiming we don’t know jack are in for a bit of a disappointment. I already know what three of the couples are dancing next week and if you behave yourselves, I might just share. Soon. 🙂
Now, on with the show. Tonight’s drinking game is about Danica. How often will they mention, pimp or otherwise exaggerate her injury that sources say isn’t as bad as is being portrayed? Take a shot every time. DOUBLE shot for words to that effect out of Danica’s mouth…Triple shot for Val. Do NOT send me your rehab bill. 😀 I’m paying for my own since I’ve been doing a shot every time someone is kissing Meryl’s ass in the comments. It beats back nausea. HA!
ETA#1
A 36 for Amy and Derek? Yeah, going first hosed them. Should have been a 38 – usually, one only loses ONE point for a lift. I don’t mind that call even though AMY CAN’T FEEL THE FLOOR. But four points off is ridiculous. (Cue idiots looking for her to get straight 5s cuz she can’t point her toes…) Really, I’m just glad to be watching the show, considering the bad weather in the south. If I stop commenting, it’s due to tornados.
ETA #2 – WTF?? I couldn’t see anything in the damn x-ray, Erin has lost her bloody mind, and Amy is injured. Okay this night sucks. I’m reconsidering the drinking thing. I think I might up my pace. And don’t even get me started on James and Peta. Costuming just went to Victoria’s Secret.
So which female pros is being taught the team dance right now?? Oh shit. Right when I typed that I hear that Amy is off to the hospital and they’re playing the dress rehearsal tape. I sure hope they didn’t mark it….
ETA #3 – Oh, Charlie, I love you. If Amy is out, you get my votes. Candace…it’s not god. Pretty sure that he’s got bigger issues.
ETA #4 – Okay, Candace – GOOD DANCE, girl.
I have a question – how often is Meryl going to go last and who does Charlie have to blow?? This is getting REALLY transparent.
Am I the only one laughing my ass off that Amy accidentally co-opted Danica’s drama. Bwahahahahahaha…..
ETA #5 – Thank god for Len. WTF is it with all the extra dancers throughout Meryl’s entire dance?? What the actual F@#k?? The choreography was a vast improvement, but I didn’t think it was any better than anything Charlie or Amy did. Shades of William Levy…although Meryl is a better dancer, the pimp smell is just as strong. Was that gross? 😀
ETA #6 Team Loca clearly owned Team Vida – it wasn’t even close. Derek remains undefeated and with good reason. Team Vida was a bit of a mess.
And the person eliminated this evening was NeNe. She had a good run.
My prayers are with Amy – I hope it’s just a spasm and nothing serious.
ETA #7 Oh….Did I promise Spoilers?? 😉 Okay…here are a few dances for next week.
Charlie is dancing Quickstep
James is dancing V Waltz
Meryl is dancing Rumba (oh no) 🙂
ETA #8: Vogue here. Amy and Derek are dancing an Argentine Tango if she’s got the ok from her doctor to dance.
ETA #9: More dances revealed. Mark and Candace have a Foxtrot. Val and Danica have a Tango. Also note that the couples will dance TWO dances….one with another couple.More info HERE. ~Vogue
PH, that’s one drink already! Not five minutes in and they’ve mentioned it.
Loved Amy and Derek’s rumba, but man were they given a crappy song. That’s supposed to be sensual and romantic?
Oh boy.. James in jeopardy worries me 🙁 Fingers crossed he is safe tonight and he isn’t a surprise elimination.
@CC, I’m sure he’s safe. This is probably more of a tactic to generate more votes for him.
Her extensions were beautiful. And that move where she squatted and that had the hip action coming up….wow beautiful. And that move at the end. She is so incredible and her package and then showing the boyfriend in the audience….hello TPTB…that was tacky.
Alright, Ricky has come out, so why is he acting all giddy about Amy, not just the dance?
And I am terribly disappointed that James is in jeopardy.
And Heidi drinks again….lol.
How can Carrie-Ann Call her for a lift when she doesn’t even HAVE a foot?? Wench! Low-balled on the scores…the bad part of going first!
We are getting drunk tonight! Complete with xrays- cannot wait. Good grief. On another note Amy was lovely, elegant and danced besutifully.
Amy was wonderful. I really like how Derek tried to cheer her up during the package it was really sweet
I’m not happy James is in jeopardy and Danica is safe. I would have liked to see her in jeopardy.
Did anybody catch Amy’s face as she and Derek came up the stairs? She looked distressed, noticed the camera and then pasted a smile on her face. She and Derek made a hasty retreat after their scores as well. Dear God I hope she didn’t injure herself or make worse an existing injury.
They mentioned Danica’s rib three times already. I have to change the channel or I will be dead.
Amy and Derek danced their rumba beautifully. And of course they got low balled on the scores. Will be voting hard tonight.
Bet you $20 Erin will ask about their “Romance”
MelissaC, you don’t know any gay men, do you? You should probably not talk about it. I know many, and, well, never mind.
It’s only Monday and looks like I am getting drunk. Thanks Danica’s broken rib!
Amy is such a class act. I just don’t get the judges inconsistency. Well Carrie Anna this time. She is ok with a lift and then tonight she is not ok with the foot off the floor…
notice they didn’t seat Ricky next to Bruno?
I have margaritas. 😀
I’ve felt James was vulnerable coming of last week as it wasn’t his best dance and I feel he may gets lost amongst some of the other contestants. However him being put in jeopardy so early and the favorable packages gives me hope he isn’t going home. Amy moves me everytime she moves and her costuming is perhaps one of the most beautiful ever on the show. The song wouldn’t be my first choice for Rumba but it was a nice rendition.
There’s some mighty tawdry costuming tonight.
What the HELL is Peta wearing????
I am not a prude – But WTF was that James/Peta Samba? The song was horrible (when the song started, I totally had forgotten that song existed lol) and neither of them are wearing anything. Shake my damn head.
What comment did Bruno make that made everyone go quiet and look so shocked? I didn’t catch it.
I’ve had it with Peta’s costumes. She’s basically dressed in lingerie tonight. Cover up woman, this is a family show!
I see Peta had to resort to stripping her clothes to cover James’ lack of hip action.
In that dance of the head dresses, did anyone recognize the third girl? One was Lindsey, the other was Witney, and the third was Karina? It didnt look like her!
James was very hot and great!! I am not a fan of Peta’s choice of costumes once again, but overall it was a good dance. At least you could tell it was a samba.
I saw Amy’s face and I bet she hadn’t seen the package before the show. They panned to her boy friend after that package…that would be upsetting to anyone. She is probably wondering what his reaction will be.
@Megan: It was exactly what the producers wanted.
As I’m sure you know several sites copy and paste your info verbatim and give you zero credit for it, some even lie and say they have insiders knowledge.
Back on topic. CAI this is why people dislike you. As the part of the “lift police” you suck and are wildly inconsistent.
Was anyone else afraid that James overalls were going to fall down? Between that and Peta’s outfit I was about to go crazy lol. “Nooooo doooont”.
sorry about the multiple post above. My iPad is whacked. But SERIOUSLY, what the HELL was Peta wearing? Bra, panties, garter belt, stockings and heels? WTF? Is THAT what they wear in clubs these days?
What the HELL with Amy’s scores, why not a 10 or 2. Choreo was gorgeous and it was great–so wondering what the “game” is now? Is she getting too many votes? And what’s with them showing her bf constantly in the crowd? and what was wrong with her?
Did something happen?
Boo to Len for the 8 for James.
Less than half hour in and I would be hammered if I followed my own drinking game rules. 😀
Did you miss the package Raine…it was all about Amy having problems with her boyfriend.
Danica has cried every week except for week one when she was hyper active.
The rib and drama has come up so much I’ve lost count…Heidi can you tell me so I can catch up with shots or are you already passed out?
Pink sneakers again for Val’s partner, Must be his fav color
Umm has anyone ever had a broken rib? I have and exactly like she described it and I’m not so sure…I hate to be ugly but jumping rope and bending like she did…hmmmm. Why didn’t Val change the choreography? Good God they are explaining her issues away more than they do Amy! And hate away folks this is simply my opinion from having a broken rib.
Ugh! I forgot all about Abby Lee Miller! I don’t understand why they’re having her on the show. But then, I’m over having guest judges. They need to go back to the three stooges.
TPTB overloading on the drama tonight?
Erin has lost her mind. Completely. Thank you Tom for calling that Twitter thing out.
Erin is unbearable. That whole thing was pointless and silly.
Yep, PH, I thought your suggestion was guaranteed to ensure 90% of us spent the night with the ceramic throne. So for once, I decided *not* to listen to you 😛
OH NO! Amy’s injured now! CRAP!
Peta is back to her stripper costumes again. Too bad. OH NO, Amy is injured.
Poor Amy! Hope she is ok! Wtf is going on with this show tonight!!
Oh noooooooooooooo! Poor Amy.
Crap. Amy is injured. Crap.
I liked my reason better….praying for her. Oh dear! Breaks my heart.
I bet it was that last back bend she did.
Charlie and James both in jeopardy? I don’t get it. I have to think Charlie is safe, but I’m worried about James. It will be so wrong to have one of them go and NeNe stay. She needs go.
Tonight is a disaster.
I am so happy for Candace!! After two weeks of “not necessarily” the bottom two, she deserved to be called safe before she dances.
Amy’s injured? I’m switching back and forth and I missed it. Did they get specific with it?
That ladies and gentleman was the world’s slowest and most anemic Argentine Tango ever.
I’m hoping everything is ok with Amy.
No, they didn’t get specific.
DancingABC tweeted that Lindsay will fill in for her in the team dance.
DancingABC tweeted that Lindsay will fill in for her in the team dance. I hope it is nothing serious. I’m also praying for her.
OMG, I completely forgot about the team dance.
PRAYING for NO suprise elimination!!! I’m VERY worried 🙁
Well, they just said that they’re going to show the dress rehearsal for the team dance.
What does Charlie have to do!
Oh noooooo! Now I hate the show! Poor Charlie too. First I feel sad for Amy. And now I feel sad for Charlie because of the stupid judges comments.
I don’t understand what Charlie has to do. I knew Len was going to give him a low score after he made that comment.
I don’t care what the judges say, Charlie ROCKED IT
I’m sorry this night is bizarre ….I feel like I’m in a dream that I can’t wake up from….really now a psychologist ? OMG it just doesn’t end!!!
Do TPTB really think their shenanigans and agenda make this show more enjoyable? Quite the opposite.
I am convinced Charlie is the only obstacle standing in the way of Maks’ MBT. Even if it was not in his contract it is abundantly clear IMO that tptb are doing everything to ensure he wins. I don’t even think it is about Meryl.
I’m not enjoying tonight’s show at all. The whole thing with Tony and his shirt. Erin. The comments and gushing at NeNe. Amy being hurt. James and Charlie in jeopardy. And I don’t want to sound mean or nasty, but I can’t believe Danica could move like she did with a broken rib. At least Candace is safe.
Rose I am beginning to think u are rite.
Doesn’t the whole team get ONE score? So why are they only gonna show the rehearsal tape?
The music this week…
Cindy that is what I thought about Danica too and I had a broken rib…no way could I have done that and that was before my legs quit working…lol.
@Heidi: I did see a crack. It’s small, though.
That Argentine Tango was way above what NeNe did.
Dear DWTS…Please fly me to LA and I will gladly be the therapist for the show for free. That advice wasn’t good.
Candace did a wonderful job! What is wrong with Carrie Ann giving her an 8?? That should have been all 9’s IMO.
Candace did a bang-up Job with at Argentine tango and again Carrie-Ann with the Low Ball score…she sure is the buzz Kill tonight!
Did Carrie Anne really just give Candace and Mark’s AT an 8? The same score she gave Tony and NeNe’s AT?
Unbelievable. Just unbefriggenlievable.
Stay safe tonight PH!
So far I am not enjoying the show. I’d like to kick Len’s ass and if Meryl and Maks gets another perfect 10 I not watching anymore.
I want the dances to go back to just each couple dancing. The extras should be saved for the super size final.
I was watching the show on a live stream that cut out right as they were interviewing Amy backstage. What did she say about her back? Is it aggravation of a previous injury or what?
What’s with the extra dancers ??
What’s up with all the usage of the troupe and ousted Pros in the numbers? Too much usage of others in these numbers this season!
Well after Len’s comment, they won’t have another perfect score. @Ria, you won’t have to stop watching!
They are Evan Lysacheking Charlie. I don’t get it. I didnt even listen to the judging because I really didnt want to hear him justify giving Charlie a freaking 8. And I am glad I muted it for Carrie Ann giving Candace an 8. Despite all the crap, I am really proud of Candace.
I wanted to love Latin Night, and instead I feel like I’m in some gawd-awful nightmare!
At Angie #81, Amy said she was fine during the dance and when she turned after they got their critique, her back cracked and OWW! I’ve had that happen to me before…I turned the wrong way and ouch! Put my back into a major spasm! I was out of commission for two days! Hopped up on flexeril and vicodins…which is why I don’t believe that Katherine Jenkins REALLY had a back spasm in season 14 and the NEXT day was jumping up and down when she made the finals. I called her out on twitter for that and she BLOCKED ME! LOL
I’m getting to the point where I wouldn’t be disappointed to see Meryl go home. And that’s sad. It’s nothing against her, but it’s getting to be so obvious with each passing week that they want her to win. PH said it, it’s William Levy all over again.
Cidra my exact feelings…I just don’t have the words for this train wreck
Erin just needs to close her mouth. She’s the first car in this train wreck.
Ah wait what is happening to team loca’s dance now that Amy’s injured?
Did Maks just say that America is a dirty place on national television? Lmao.
I’m done with this season. Seriously.
Cindy I share your feelings. I used to like both Meryl and Charlie but all these crap is making me dislike her and it’s not her fault!
I say Evan’s name and then I see his face! Sorry, I was a huge fan of him on his season!
Team Vida has a lot of mistakes…. boo I wanted them to win!
I saw a lot of mistakes out there.
They wanted William Levy to win so bad but it blew UP IN THEIR FACE and Donald Driver pulled it out! Once Maria got voted off, I threw all of my votes to Donald.
@Kelly me too.
So NeNe just did more shimmying and shaking. And she seemed to always be a little behind everyone else. I understand their reasoning for putting her front and center so much, but I could have done without it.
Reading about Charlie in jeopardy and getting bashed by the judges (except for Ricky) and Amy getting hurt is stressing me out and I’m getting sad! And mad!!
It sounds like they are trying to break Charlie down so he won’t care about winning. Charlie is a way better dancer than Evan was. That does it! Charlie’s getting all of my votes from now on!!
Unbelievable. So good and so enjoyable to watch! No comparison between the two dances at all.
Why don’t they just give the mirror ball to Maks and Meryl now and be done with it.
There was a point during the team dance when Tony and NeNe were way way back dancing while the other teams were out front. NeNe was really slow and out of sync. I think they were hoping that we would focus on the two upfront couples and overlook them.
That was a serious case of “nothing to see here!” going on.
Put what they did for the live audience on the internet. I want to see that.
That dance had Derek written all over it. Again Danica does not look hurt. I agree too with the folks who say they don’t like Meryl as well. At first I thought it wasn’t her fault…but her little talk about their “relationship” made me want to barf.
And Derek’s record is unbroken!!
Len is such a stick in the mud. Derek’s record stays intact.
@Ria
We might as well. This is so rigged. I cant even.
@Susan2, #104, I noticed it right away. She was so much slower than James and Charlie.
Alright, I’m going to get all MODERATOR on you folks. This website is getting HAMMERED with traffic to the point that I can’t update it. DO NOT post one line comments – I want to see context and content. DO NOT constantly refresh while the show is on the air. Wait at least five minutes between “refreshes”. Thank you.
I’m doing the happy dance! That made sitting through this show worth it. I give NeNe a lot of credit for doing the show, but it was her time to go.
I saw that as well…NeNe behind while in the audience. Do not count out the viewership at large folks. Think about Zendaya. They pimped her for Val and look how that turned out. She too was a great dancer, but in general Americans are pretty smart.
Derek looks so sad
Thank god Charlie is safe
I was definitely expecting her to mention the “Olympics” in her farewell remarks…whenever she was eliminated. I still love Meryl and enjoy her the most of everyone, but would’ve given her a 37 for tonight. Hope she isn’t eliminated because I’d honestly be bored if she wasn’t on the show tonight. Charlie too!
Hmmmrph I am taking my Margarita and going to the thinking chair for five minutes where I will gripe and drink while hiding my face for refreshing too often. I just get sooooo excited. Oh dang it hasn’t been five minutes now I have to go back to the chair. See you in five minutes all.
DWTS is the only reality show I ever watch. I have never watched an
episode which I dislike but this one I did. If this is the way they are
going no wonder they are losing viewers.
If Derek goes, I am not watching the show anymore.
Welp half my comments got cut off (my fault) so sorry for another post! I was excited for Latin night but everyone fell flat for me in comparison to my expectations . I wanted them all to get their seasons best or close. I hope next week is better. This can be a tighter race without someone having to dance poorly if that makes sense. That being said, the Meryl fan in me is experincing some heartbreak reading the comments but I enjoy this site and keep coming back for more LOL.
It’s sort of stupid to simply post, “what she said,” but I really don’t need to waste anyone’s time with more. Post ETA #4 is possibly the GREAT POST in the history of Pure DWTS. I’m still laughing – and at the same time fist pumping and shouting, ‘Oh hell yeah’! I just love this place. Thanks all.
If it wasn’t crystal clear before, tonight sure clinched it. Charlie is the sacrificial lamb. They want him out to clear the way for Meryl and Maks. I initially like Meryl but I think she’s gotten too full of herself. Maybe it’s Maks’ influence, IDK but I love to see her eliminated. Of course that won’t happen cause TPTB already decided they are the winners.
Man, the DWM crew is pretty desperately trying to resurrect the Danica rib drama on twitter. For someone who doesn’t make a big deal, they sure are making a big deal. LOL. I am amused. Could be the margaritas.
This week was almost as bad at week 2 or 3.
I feel like I say this every season but Carrie-Ann bothers the **** out of me. I feel like she has it out for the girls. If a good looking, hot guy has his shirt off she swoons and then she hates all the girls (maybe not Meryl because she’s the one they’re pimping)
If the finale is between Meryl or Charlie, I’m definitely putting my votes for Charlie because he is getting screwed in every direction.
I have a question, because they cut out Tuesday shows, are they just sticking all the troupe members within everyone’s dances so they can get some air time? or?
Hope Amy is okay.
Glad Derek is undefeated and that routine did look great. But Val’s all Larry Bird, Jordan etc comment was rich considering he and Maks never won. The biggest egos there never won and Derek is the one undefeated. Would have been great if Derek pointed out ” hey, I beat all of you In the finals and in team dances”. Lol.
Worry about James this week. Hope he get enough votes to advance into the following week. Thought he did a great job tonight.
#124 what makes Derek so great is that he would never do that. Did Len seriously dock a point because it was rehearsal footage.
Gave my votes to James, Candace, and Charlie.
Loved Candace’s dance and attitude..it seemed to suit her a bit better and it’ll be cool to see her do a ballroom dance. She has a great fanbase.
Disliked Meryl’s salsa costume and the back up dancers. I’m like Len when it comes to too much booty shaking. The choreo was much better than previous weeks although I wasn’t impressed.
Poor Charlie. I feel bad that Charlie thinks he has to go to Meryl for advice when he really doesn’t. It reminded me of last week how Maks was crying about not getting 10s and then they got 10s…Charlie did the same thing in his package and didn’t get 10s…gosh.
Still rooting for James to go the whole way.
I hope Amy feels better ASAP. I know the Olympian in her was so disappointed she couldn’t do the team dance. I think Derek is enjoying his time with her tremendously but is ready to move on from DWTS to do his own thang…
Glad Nene is finished here.
I have never hated this show more than I do now. Charlie looked like he was going to cry. I do not get why the judges are being so picky with him and yet Meryl can have half the troupe in her entire routine and it is ok. Danica has got to go. The script she is using for this rib injury is beyond ridiculous. Even in dress rehearsal she looked injury free. So frustrated on so any levels with Dwts.
LOL…PHeidi….are you 6 sheets in the wind yet???? 🙂
I love Charlie. To see him disappointed in his scores and then how excited he was for Meryl. He is a class act.
Predicting who will go home from now on is going to be difficult. A strong final six. As long as Charlie and Amy make it I will be happy.
So the Poor Charlie saga continues. Are they trying to see how many demoralizing comments he can take or hoping for some sort of mental breakdown for reality’s sake? This is some sadistic nonsense!! 🙁
Somebody said it! Dancing has nothing to do with it. It is all about who has the biggest fan base and they stuff the ballot box with tons of votes each on all electronic devices. A joke!
I’m trying, KKat, I’m trying…. 🙂
The judges probably think that since he is an Olympian, he can take it. They are so one-sided I can’t even.
Ao now, we have Charlie and James in the bottom of the leaderboard. Does that mean one of them will be eliminated next week?
I liked how team Loca used only the stage and weren’t running around like crazy people.
I don’t know, Jessica, but they need to STOP with all the extra dancers. Just. Stop. Like I said before, I liked Val’s cups and saucers – it was a theme, night, it was appropriate. I liked Derek’s wedding – the extra dancers were pretty much at the beginning and that was it. But Meryl’s dance tonight was OVER THE TOP. And you know what – it did her no favors. I thought she would have looked better all by herself.
Amy and Charlie got hosed in comparison.
Yes, Ananya, he did dock a point because it was rehearsal footage. He ALWAYS finds a way to handicap Derek. First season was because Paso is easier to do as a team than a Samba. Another season was because a Cha Cha is easier to do than a Samba….the list goes on and on and on. I haven’t looked, but I would guess that at least HALF of all of Derek’s team dances, Len has found a way to undermark them because they had it “easier”.
Get your hopes away from James in terms of winning. Never in the history of the show has the person last to be called safe this early in the season gone on to win.
Meryl in NOOO way deserved any 10s. Her two tangoes did, but not her “foxtrot” and the salsa. It’s such a fix.
I just home Amy will recover quickly.
@PH I definitely agree. Sometimes I don’t mind the extra dances are at the beginning of the dances (and then just stay in the background) but when they are apart of the dance it’s a little over the top.Even Val and Danica had the dancers in their dance tonight but it didn’t bother me as much because they had more solo parts than group parts
I just don’t understand the score differences between Meryl and Charlie because to me they’re on the same level. They’re probably pimping Meryl because they want Maks to win and then have Maks stay.
Can I just say a big ol’ YAY for Charlie and a Quick Step next week?!!
I missed his package (oh man did THAT sound dirty), so don’t know how the producers chose to market him this week. I loved the intensity of his dance but could tell there was something wrong. He has NEVER displayed worry or concern after a performance in the last few years of competing, even when he lost an edge on his skate, dropped Meryl and then kinda fell on top of her during an international competition. His philosophy has always seemed to be “sh*t happens” sometimes. I’m a bit concerned to see such obvious emotion on display from him.
I actually wasn’t overly impressed with Meryl’s dance tonight. Too damn many people on that stage. When did the weekly dances become such a freaking free-for-all? It’s going to seriously undermine any kind of “Supersizing” they do for the freestyles. I think it’s going to feel like a “been there, done that” kind of thing.
And what the heck was up Carie Ann’s backside tonight? She harshed on a lot of people. One would almost think she’d been reading some of the entertainment blogs that have been b*tching about the judging inconsistency this season (altho, who are we kidding, the judging INconsistency is about the only CONSISTENT thing on this show.)
The music choices continue to leave me dumbfounded. Just *smh*
You are wrong this time Heidi. Jennifer Grey and Derek were the last couple to be called safe in week 6 of season 11, but they ended up winning.
I did not like this episode. Charlie is being hosed every single week!! Why? Are they afraid he might win, and that is not in their plan? I hope Amy is OK!! I loved her rhumba with Derek. I thought he was adorable with his singing in the behind-the scenes-package. I think TPTB want Amy gone soon. The extra dancers did not do Meryl and Maks any favors. I have never said anything about Peta’s costumes, but she has finally just worn me out with the sexed up look. Does it have to be every week? I actually thinks it’s starting to detract from her talent. I hate the showmances. Juan Pablo in the audience makes me think they are trying to rehabilitate him to put him in Season 19. Ugh!
I really try to keep things in perspective, but I’m so angry right now I can hardly think straight. So just a two comments to try to give myself a pep talk.
1. As soon as Tom started babbling about how “all of Team Vida” is in jeopardy, I knew why Charlie and James were in jeopardy tonight — manufactured drama “ooooh, how exciting that all the members of one team are in jeopardy” LAME!
2. TPTB want drama between the 17-year ice dance partners; but the Olympic champs won’t cooperate. So now they’re trying to force a confrontation by creating situations that generate conflict and ill-will,. They can’t poke at Meryl/Maks because they need to keep “good Maks”. If Len had said what he said about Charlie/Sharna’s Paso to Meryl/Maks, Maks would have have lost it right there. So they’re doing everything they can to push Charlie and Sharna’s buttons instead.
3. I agree with Judy, I’ve never hated this show more than I do right now and if TPTB had any brains, they’d know it’s really not a good thing to alienate your loyal viewers even if they’re not in the desired demo. You don’t make dogfood out of your current horse until you’re sure you have another one in the stable. If you do, you’re likely to find yourself walking instead of riding.
Side note: Nice hair cut, Carrie Ann. I still want to punch you in the jaw… but I like the hair cut.
Catch Charlie’s subtle passive aggressive attempt at a dig right before his teams scores? something along the lines of “We’re not claiming we’re superstars or anything” IMO it was a dig at some of the C bros comments especially the basketball stars analogy. Maybe this is a little fire in Charlie we’re seeing?? Poor guy can’t catch a break for anything!!! I love him more and more….will throw him all my votes once my fav is gone!
About to watch this train wreck (from what I gather in the chat) on the west coast. So disappointed but not surprised that Charlie got hosed and Meryl praised. And hoping all the best for Amy. Derek creates magic for his partners but they seem to break … Jennifer and her back, Maria and her foot, Amber’s knees …. The only gold lining is that it took the ‘woe is me I am hurt’ story from Danicanotadancer.
Princess Heidi You are cracking me up and I wish I had some wine I would be right there with you drinking I enjoy reading the comments on this site especially tonight I am so frustrated with this show in so many ways but after reading these comments I guess I’m not alone I don’t think it is right the way they treat Charlie Could it be though that he is getting more votes than Meryl? He is such a great guy and Meryl is a little snip JMO My favorite is Amy but she is getting hosed also I just hope she isn’t hurt too bad and can still dance
Oh gosh Charlie and James are each a good 3-4 points below Candace in terms of scores … but FINALLY Nene is out. It was already way past the time for that to happen.
Well, damn. I don’t see how Charlie can make it past next week when he’s so far down on points. James’ fan are going to be voting like crazy. It really sucks that the group dance will be so influential.
Now I don’t want to start a war so this is just my opinion but did you hear what Val said to Erin when she asked about changing the choreography to make it easier for Danica or to compensate for her “injury.” Oh he said he would never do that. He just left it full on and that is what she wanted to….he went on…but that felt like an outright dig at Derek to me. And yes, PH it did make me laugh that your drinking game seemed to end suddenly…lol. Even Tom didn’t say any more.
Charlie caught his knee in one of the passes that is why he looked upset and Sharna was concerned. Are the judges trying to push him to the limit? I don’t think it will work though as he is a class act.
LOL! Tanith on her twitter is urging people to vote for Charlie. Usually she urges people to vote for BOTH Meryl and Charlie. I think she is ready to beat the judges and I don’t blame her. I will hold the bat for her.
I’m still tryng to understand the people in jeapordy aren’t necessarily in the bottom thing. Whaaa? My last season watching consistenly was Shawn’s and dont remember that being said. Unless its always been this way and I never paid attention the seasons I watched.
@cidra I get the sense too regarding #2 but Charlie made me go “uh oh he is not feeling it” with his superstar comment to Erin. I guess that was directed at Val’s comment but maybe more?
Just a thought but maybe by hosing Charlie each week and getting the fans all angry they actually may be helping Charlie because by the end fans will be so outraged that he will be the fav hands down!
Lynne, I don’t think it was a dig from Val but more of how he feels about his choreography. He tends to go on about that if given an opportunity. Tbh, I don’t think he would dig at Derek like that but he does like to toot his own horn. However, I didn’t like that all stars comment in the team dance package cuz clearly the teams were lopsided. Just they way it worked out but they were not fairly divided imo.
One time in many seasons, Alvin, and as I said in my Jeopardy post that was a weird season where ONLY the top 4 or 5 were regularly put in jeopardy. I think the odds are in my favor.
To borrow an American Idol fandom phrase, tonight seemed to be the “busing of Charlie White.” Meaning, the week the judges threw him under the bus. In the AI-verse, this could be interpreted in 1 of 2 ways, either the judges/producers really WERE done with the contestant OR they had orders from the producers to try and motivate the fanbase for that contestant. I don’t know if the same thing happens in the DWTS-verse, but I’m fearing for my Charlie. Even tho he has a dance he should KILL next week, I’m afraid the scores from this week may be too much to overcome. I shall await the “numbers” post to try and figure out if he still has a shot of making the finals.
Now that Nene is gone, there doesn’t seem to be an obvious cannon fodder left, so each elimination after this is gonna cause outrage for some celeb’s fandom. Glad I’m off next week so I can watch the show with a nice big bottle (or 2) of wine.
Charlie’s dig at Val going on about the all stars comment is hilarious. Especially because the C bros have won jack on the show. Derek has five win and with Mark, 7 wins between them. I found it off putting that the one who has bragging rights didn’t, Derek, but Val did.
Hyperbole alert, Sueb – Jennifer came into DWTS with the back issues. Take that out and its 11 out of 13 seasons where Derek’s partners didn’t “break”. No more so than any other pro’s partners. And far less hyped.
I’m still just flabbergasted that Abby Lee Miller is judging next week…Oh dear, we’re all in for witnessing a cat fight :/
Eh, I didn’t take that as a dig specifically at Derek, Lynne – just Val being a dumb ass yet again. Really, Derek has won FIVE times, if Val isn’t taking notes that he deserves to continue losing.
Ria #152, if you go back and watch the rehearsal package the week Charlie did the jive, I would SWEAR there was some footage of him rehearsing with a brace on his right knee. I could be misremembering so I need to go back. Wondering if there’s something up with that knee or if it was just a freak thing tonight?
Awwww…..NeNe! Lol, family hour time with Peta and James. Hope Amy goes all the way and wins.
Meryl and Amy are the only two left who where never in jeopardy, could that mean something?
I said a prayer for Amy, as I did Danica. Drama or no drama, if injuries are real, pain is no fun, especially when having to stay active.
My take on the dances tonight:
Amy & Derek:
I would have rather Amy & Derek have gone last. In the past their have been griping about Derek and his partner always gets to go last. I thought Amy looked beautiful and a Rumba I think would be one of the more difficult for her.
Meryl & Maks:
I would rather have seen less of the other dancers, but Maks accomplished what he wanted to by putting her with other pro dancers (front & center) to magnify her talent to be in sinc with others. I enjoy the two of them dancing alone better because they don’t need to be in a group to perform a great dance.
Danica & Val:
Surprisingly, she did really good and did favor not working her middle torso. Once again, I would rather see them both without all the other dancers, because they don’t need them.
Charlie & Sharna:
I thought their paso doble was great. I’m not liking his lower scores all the time. I like Sharna’s choreo. I’m sure he will nail the Quickstep next week.
James & Peta:
All I can say is, NOT BALL ROOM DANCING. More like a “burlesque” show.
Candance & Mark:
Mark did a great choreo. for her. She nailed that dance compared to previous weeks. She has been improving each week, but it’s the 7th week though now. She has a lot of catching up, if it’s not too late.
NeNe & Tony:
She was at her peek so what more can I say, except the comment she made was so not cool. Once again…meme meme meme all about NeNe.
I hope next week we don’t have a half a dozen pro dancers dancing with the celebrate & pro partner. When did this become allowed??
About next week’s judge: I love to watch Abbey Lee’s young girls dance, but I mute or change the channel when her mouth is running. I am curious to see where they seat her (between C.A. and Len or between Len and Bruno). I bet Bruno won’t dare “fondle” her; but, then again she might like the attention from a male. Going to be veeerrrryyyyy interesting. 🙂
For Meryl to keep getting the tens…its boring and predictable! I believe she is very adorable and is the whole package, great partner for Maks, sure. However, if she wins this, it just shows nothing which is why I thought putting her on this show was a complete waste of time. And I thought the same with Charlie, at first, but we saw how he struggled and improved and thats what the show should be about. Not being the at the top of the leader board every week where it just gets predictable and I think it kind of gives the other dancers less hope in winning. Its like what are they competing for? At the end of the day, its should be about having fun and yeah, I get that, but its also a competition…I want to see some people work hard on their dances and compete! Not have someone who has a lot of experience already just topping the leader board every week making it so goddam obvious they will be here throughout the whole show. I also don’t like that she complains that she doesn’t get a perfect score sometimes…it kind of makes her snobby. Its just annoying and this is why I never really watched this show because of its predictability with some of the stars who get chosen to compete.
Maybe I am wrong and you know what I hope I am PH. It sounded bad though. I also thought their comments about how great they were were bad too..oofta!
I’m worried for Amy. 🙁 It was obvious it was bad. She’s not a sissy.
Her dress was so beautiful. I love all her costumes. Does Derek pick them?
I guess i’m in the minority of people who think Charlie isn’t getting THAT under scored. Yes, he could be getting higher, but nothing he’s done so far has merited a perfect 40 or 30. Maybe he’s could’ve gotten a few more 10’s, but I find Meryl to be the more exciting, talented dancer of the two and can completely understand why she’s getting so many 10’s.
@Angie #157….LOL…I’m going to make sure I have a bottle of Wild Wines Blackberry in my fridge chilling for next Monday night. That “Foo” guy was something else, but ALM and who she sits between is going to be something to watch. 🙂
Amy is live tweeting. I think (hope) she’ll be okay. Yay they have the argentine tango next week. I’ve been waiting for it. Derek’s A Tangos are AMAZING
What an interesting night of dancing and commenting and moderating! Had to take a quick nap to slow down the drinking buzz! Am I the only one here who thinks Charlie is racking up the numbers, thus the tacky judges comments and scores. Or do I dream? They have announced the new show runner for DWTS. He’s worked it before and has also done AI. I wonder what he thought of Tom’s jumping the shark (about Twitter) comment. All the extra dancers on stage tonight was ridiculous. Abbey Lee Miller on the show next week is ridiculous. Meryl & Maks winning this thing is ridiculous. Conrad you are a tacky, tacky person for walking away from “the little dance show that could” and leaving this f’d up mess for someone else to fix. Shame, Shame, Shame.
I won’t be able to watch the show until tomorrow, but given all the comments, I’m starting to wonder if it’s worth it. Amy injured, Charlie getting the short end of the stick, Meryl overpraised…what next?
I’m glad that NeNe is gone – the one bright spot to the evening, it sounds like. I’m pretty sure that Charlie was put it jeopardy for the drama of it all, but it’s possible both he and James are drifting into the danger zone. I’m hoping that Danica is the next out, and after that…I’m not sure. I absolutely want both Amy and Charlie in the finals – part of me would like to see Meryl there too, and part of me can’t wait until she leaves. I might like her with Maks more if it wasn’t for all the hoopla, but as it is, I think I might rather have James and Candace in the finals than Meryl.
#20 @Angie…LOL…the true is, Peta was on her way to a “burlesque” show and got side-tracked at DWTS. 🙂
Yeah, I’m not looking forward to hearing Abby Lee. Especially when Mark and Derek have been critical of her teaching methods in the past :/ It could get ugly in the ballroom next week!!!
Amy tweeted that it’s likely muscular, her back injury. Next week, they have the Argentine Tango :)))
Each week I think the tension between Tom and Erin becomes more obvious. I think she surprised him when she said “Bienvenidos” at the beginning of the show. And I thought she was pushing it with all her questions about Amy. Obviously her team missed her and wishes her well.
I had the impression there was a substitute wardrobe person this week. These are some of the worst costumes I have ever seen on this show. I think the judges should be allowed wardrobe deductions like they have in skating. Peta and James’ costumes were distracting from the dance and I was also scared that James’ pants were going to fall down.
I don’t like the inclusion of the extra dancers either. It takes away from dances like Disney Night and the Supersized Freestyle. It seems like there really aren’t set rules about it either. I think Billy Dee also used them in most of his Star wars dance.
When they announced Charlie in jeopardy, Meryl looked crushed. She also did not look happy with the judges feedback to him. I’m curious to hear the post-show interviews.
Nice to see Evan Lysacek and Tara Lipinski in the ballroom. I hope we get a Gold Medal photo! 🙂
I hope that the mods here can get a message to Sharna to tell Charlie to just keep having fun because we all realize that TOTB have some kind of an agenda. She should make sure that he gets it snd gives them the finger by having fun and not worrying!
Matt, I agree. I was hoping for the paso to be a little bit sharper for Charlie (the footwork could have been a little bit tighter imo because it looked to me like Charlie was taking some extra steps/losing his balance a little bit or something at times?), although it was still a very good dance overall especially compared to those of some others. It could have been a point or two higher though imo. It wasn’t the breakthrough I was hoping for from Charlie though unfortunately.
Sharna is getting really upset about the judging. I think that she and Charlie are already feeling that they
Are they continuing with the 2 dances each next week? I truly can’t remember when they normally start doing 2 full individual dances in the course of the season but it seems like it should be happening soon.
mmmmmmm…with all that’s going down in the southern states weather wise, I do feel guilty about being so down over a tv show. That 4 point difference in the team scoring is significant…..the bottom of the pile are James total 70 and Charlie total 71…
MY OPINION – this show was a shade above a hot mess….nothing like bringing your kid to a live “dance” show & having it look like a ” Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” ripoff.
Sharna &Charlie did look pretty spiffy & I think their paso was erotic & hot in a classy way
Amy hurting was quite evident & wish her God Bless & hope it’s nothing serious !!!!
Hope Charlie is OK – knee “hurts” can blow up over night (more stars on ice this week)
Right now I’m in the 9th day of nursing fx ribs & am still sore – was cleaning, dropped something between 2 pieces of furniture, so in a brilliant maneuver I leaned sideways, stretched, my arm as I pressed against the edge of a dresser to reach it & both heard & felt the crunch at the same time….(not broken) but even so I had to sleep (which I didn’t) sitting up that night – just saying….tramadol great pain killer (& not a narcotic)
If this a preplanned set up for the show – it sucks
Right now I would like to drop kick Len & CAI straight into the Pacific
Thank You very much ..I will take that drink or 2 or 3 right now!!!
Sharna on her twitter is getting really upset about the judging. I think that she and Charlie are already feeling that they are getting the bum’s rush.
And I would not even care that much but they were just rude. I wonder if they did not like Sharna being so outspoken when they were so mean to Peta and Charlie and their Rhumba.
So my thoughts of the night:
I hated tonight.
Amy and Derek were beautiful and I was hoping Ricky would give them that 10. CAI needs to make up her damn mind.
James… Sigh. I still think he is great and he’s a contender but I wish I could say I liked this dance. I mean he can perform and sell it, but it just wasn’t all that appealing to me. I want him in the finals and I hope he gets there, but man… I am starting to think he might be in trouble next week being at the bottom of the leaderboard. I hope being in jeopardy riled up all the fans and they are voting A LOT because he’ll need it. Sending him all my votes and crossing my fingers for him. A Viennese Waltz could be really good for him. Think he is better at the ballroom but then I am thinking it may be too fast for him to get the footwork right like in his Quickstep. He’s REALLY gotta step it up, big time. (pun intended)
Charlie.. Sigh. At least Ricky gave him the 10. Yeah he messed up be the dance was still amazing. I feel bad for him and Sharna (Sharna’s pretty pissed I think). That 8 from Len was WAY too low. I just don’t know what to think at this point. I get that Meryl is being pushed to win but lowballing Charlie? It just irks me. I sure hope they ACE the Quickstep and the judges give him the scores he deserves.
Candace was great too. So much improvement and I did like this AT better than NeNe’s (duh). Only thing is I did not feel much fire or passion from the dance but it was still executed beautifully. Carrie Ann giving her an 8 was one of the many dumb things she did tonight.
Danica was ok but I seem to have forgotten her dance by now. NeNe was…. Well not good. Such a strange AT. Glad Len saw how bad it was because it just was. Meryl was great but the extra dancers were distracting and unnecessary.
Team Dances: Team Vida tried but Team Loca beat them by a mile.
I hope Amy is OK. I cannot wait to see her Argentine Tango. I predict all 10s for that dance. I kust KNOW she is going to be amazing and Derek’s AT’s are always fantastic. Meryl doing the Rumba with Maks? “Ugh” is all I have to say. Also a big “ugh” to Abby Lee Miller guest judging. Wonder if she’ll underscore Mark and Derek… Wouldn’t surprise me. Ricky was a decent guest judge. Not as great as I thought he would be but good enough.
Bit confused as to what the whole “Celebrity Pairings” dances means but happy to hear there will be no threesome dances. Yay.
Ummmmmm…did VAL really post this on his twitter?
“Valentin @iamValC
YOOOOOO @SharnaBurgess and @CharlieaWhite just did one of maybe top3 best pasos I ever seen done on the show.. #incredible #dwts “
Never commented before, so I wanted to say thank you for all the scoop. Even if I don’t agree with every opinion, I appreciate all the work that goes into this site.
Random observation I wanted to share: Most of the bumper music they used tonight was WAY more suited to Latin night than the songs the celebs danced to tonight. The song choices this season (save Disney week maybe) have been subpar in general.
Is it bad that I am going to have to look up who Abby Lee Miller is?
#176 Heather, I haven’t seen any tension at all between Erin and Tom. Plenty between Erin and Maks but I think her and Tom have been fine. I also don’t see anything wrong with her asking her teammates about Amy. They worked their butts off all week as a team only to have this happen at the last minute. I would have thought it was strange if she didn’t ask them about her.
#184- what is wrong with Val’s twitter post? I see it as a sign of support. Sharna is friends with Maks, as they both travel with Charlie and Meryl, so she probably is friends with him.
Having said that, the package segment where they have Charlie asking Meryl how to get 10s is stupid. Both looked uncomfortable with that bit.
The judges are awful, this is my second year watching (although I have watched all the prior seasons on youtube). I think the only reason that Sharna and Charlie get so underscored is because they need to get rid of him so that Meryl has a shot. The annoying pseudo-relationship and sandbagging is really alienating some of us. I remember looking forward to this season…what a darn waste. I used to remember jumping up and down when 3-10s showed up but this entire show is disappointing. Anyway, another week of dogging Charlie single dance, group dance… lol… its okay boo you have all my votes (and quite a few others). I am of the school of thought that if its the popular vote Charlie’ll win this thing hands down, but the judges need to equalize or it would be a blow out. Oh well America loves an underdog and TPTB are building a sizeable one.
Leesa, didn’t that just seem a little scripted? like why would Charlie go to Meryl…? LOL anyway. just imo…
“Ananya: Meryl and Amy are the only two left who where never in jeopardy, could that mean something?” I think this is pretty telling actually. Amy is doing phenomenally and is holding her own (Seriously rocked the rumba + jive last week!! I hope she feels better!!) and Meryl is also killing it. Personally, like Cheryl Burke said, I see them as the top 2, imo.
I’m worried for Charlie a little bit. Charlie is still splitting a fan base with Meryl, and Candace’s fans seem to be voting (and also she has a 3-4 point lead on James+Charlie this week…). Not sure how the math goes down, but I think 3-4 points is a pretty good cushion? James has a pretty big fan base, so if he can get them to vote… ahhh Charlie imo does not deserve to go home next week, so I hope my fears are proven wrong!
Or rather I see why Charlie and Meryl would talk, because they are really close, but why would Charlie go to Meryl to talk about how to get 10s on DWTS?
To me it now seems too late for the show to use the “improvement arc” for Charlie. Now I think the show just wants him viewed as being in the middle of the pack and not a contender. Nitpick and underscore enough and people begin to believe it. I’m reminded of Apollo during all-star season. Len’s comment tonight to Charlie was so unnecessary and story boarding that Charlie had to go to Meryl for advice really bothered me.
Besides the Charlie issue, some of my biggest annoyances with tonight were, in no specific order:
Supersized routines (Meryl looked WAY better at practice)
Peta’s stupid costume (I wasn’t offended; I just found it laughable)
Constantly showing Amy’s boyfriend in the audience after the package they showed
Filming Candace’s therapy session with the worthless sports psychologist
Another unqualified 4th judge (and this one wasn’t even entertaining)
The shirtless Tony twitter vote (bless you Tom)
Erin either playing dumb or actually being dumb when talking to Maks about his “injury”
And I have a question. Is there now always an audience at dress rehearsals?
@Matt (#169) Yes, you’re in the minority here.
I would disagree that Meryl is “the more talented dancer”. She’s a very talented dancer *and* she’s a “flashier” performer. I think a lot of that stems from their ice dancing roles. His job is to be the solid, reliable support for their amazingly intricate dance lifts, while her job is to be up there “selling” the audience on how effortless it all is and how much fun they’re having (when of course it isn’t effortless at all). She’s used to selling routines. So it’s a whole lot easier for her to “sell” a simply choreographed sassy salsa than it is for Charlie to strip off his shirt, take the lead, and perform a much more complicated, content-rich paso. Week in/week out, Sharna’a been putting him front and center in their dances and at the same time has loaded him down with a lot more choreography than Meryl’s had to deal with. So he’s stepping a lot farther out of his comfort zone on DWTS than Meryl is.
Misty–don’t do it. Do not google Abby Miller. It will poison your brain for life. It will also make you wonder why Child Protective Services isn’t allover Lifetime’s corporate *ss!
Yup #190 Leeann, I agree. Besides, I would imagine that they would do it in a venting session (perhaps wording similar to “what the #^*(@#$ hell do I have to do to get a stinking 10?!?!” ) on a plane or backstage at SOI far away from the cameras.
Perhaps Meryl and Maks are doing a better job of selling the sizzle, while Charlie and Sharna are trying to sell the steak-but don’t have the sizzle, unfortunately. Charlie and Sharna might be the best of buddies now, and Sharna is a great choreographer, but they have little chemistry when they dance, IMO. I think they tried tonight, but they seemed like they were both pushing and pissed in their dance, instead of attractive and assertive, gah. Maybe I will change my mind once I see their dance a couple more times.
I also forgot to mention how incredibly BORING, LONG and UNNECESSARY Candace’s “training” package was. Probably the longest training package ever (not counting the life stories they give in the semifinals)
Tonight was a weird night for me. Hopefully next week is better. I definitely saw the fractured rib though in the x-ray… Not fun. idk whether to agree with CAI’s reasoning for docking the point for the lift on Amy’s Rhumba or not. Obviously she can’t feel the floor, but honestly I kind of agree with the fact that she is totally a contender and Derek doesn’t have to put those moves in there, and I do want her, (if she wins) and I’m sure she does too, to be scored like the others. Charlie’s Paso was beautiful, but I did see some stumbles. Candace stepped up this week. Meryl was flawless, I don’t know what Len wants half the time, he’s changes every week. Danica, def held back, but I don’t blame her. James was delicious, and totally made me feel uncomfortable in front of my tv. (not that i’m complaining) I feel that it was Nene’s time to go. I think the audience go that right. Prayers go out to all the injured and hope to see more great dancing next week with guest judge ALM. xx
Now I have to wait for the numbers post because I am worried about charlie’s numbers and the fact that it does seem that they are trying to throw him under the bus to insure a Maks win. There is no other reason for it.
KarenT: Apolo most definitely came to mind while watching Charlie’s moment with Meryl in the patio.. As I recall, that is exactly where Apolo was sitting when he talked about his frustration to Karina about not getting 10s too. Talk about scripted. What wasn’t scripted was the pissed off face he and Sharna had while listening to the judges’ BS. I am glad they rose above it and found their smiles.
@Leeann: It depends, as always, on whether NeNe’s points count.
If they don’t: a 1 point differential = 0.227% voting differential
If they do: 1 point differential = 0.197%
So we’ll find out next week who has the weakest voting base among Charlie, James, and Danica.
I also have to wonder if Amy’s injury status might scare off voters (since we didn’t know her status during the phone voting window).
Beyond upset..got home and power outage, missed first hour!
So I go to the internet to see what I can catch up with first and all I see posted is Peta and James’ something or other dance. My first reaction, WHAT THE F… is this? Poor, pathetic, Peta is dressed like a $1.10 hooker and I literally never saw James because of it. I’m sad for her (more for James) and annoyed. Peta’s only way of getting attention is to be what she thinks is sexy which translates to no clothes. Annoyed because James is the celebrity but she wants to be one so she made it about her. I would have to see it a second time to rate the dance but I’m not going to because it’s not worth it. I guess when you don’t have the talent you get naked.
All I saw of Meryl was a bunch of dancers around her routine so I couldn’t really see what she was doing. Will have to watch again later.
I though Candace did a great job and made a great effort to improve. And, imo, she did.
I think poor Charlie got hosed and I’m voting for him because of it and I hope he wins at his point.
I am waiting to see NeNe (Not really, I saw she was voted off. She just couldn’t keep up.), Danica’a and Amy’s dances online.
I would have LOVED to have seen the live performance of Team Loca since the dress rehearsal was fantastic. Poor Amy. I hope she’s ok.
Team Vida, even with NeNe, I expected much better but it is what it is. And the immediate rehearsal footage of taking the clothes off, speaks for itself.
I can’t wait to see what I missed, especially Amy’s dance!
James being in the bottom three tonight on top of what Peta didn’t do for him tonight may not bode well for him in the next week or two.
Gonna guess that the other injured celeb was Meryl. They alluded to it in the rehearsal package and Erin tried to get it out of them in her interview but Maks blew her off.
I really hope Amy is able to dance next week! Derek’s Argentine Tangos are some of his best choreography!
We all know that if Derek had put all those back-up dancers in his number, he would’ve been bagged on it BIG TIME by Len and the others…yet Len only docked Meryl/Maks 1 point. Go figure. Meryl doesn’t NEED those other dancers…she can dance..show us what she can do. It’s like she’s afraid to show her sexy side! It’s a salsa..a sexier dance than a samba. And IMHO there was more hip hoppy stuff in it than Salsa.
I am concerned about Charlie’s knee. Was that his injury spoiler that a Mod hinted at yesterday??? I was wondering if his knee or back was going to get injured with the lack of rest. Plus with Sharna weighing more than Meryl puts extra stress on his body which was used to lifting Meryl for several years.
Geez. With the bussing of Charlie these last few weeks, and the over praising of Meryl, Meryl must need the judges points because her public votes aren’t as high as Charlie’s? I’m disappointed. Can’t the judges just give points honestly and not hose aby
Could the TPTB see Charlie as a big enough threat to Maks’ mirrorball to send him packing next week? That would be quite lopsided and more unpalatable than it already is. It would be one thing to have been reprimanded for your own dance, but doing it for the team dance too, is not looking promising at all for Charlie. I am seriously doubting if they want him in the finals after seeing what happened today. I worry that it might be too late for the growth arc thing. I would have preferred a waltz over a quickstep for him. But I’d be screaming if he had to do another latin dance.
@KarenT (#192)
I wouldn’t call her sports Psychologist worthless, being a psych student myself it actually is a great asset for her to see one to get over her fear of the live audience (they probably didn’t show everything they said in the session). But it probably helped her mental ability – which all athletes need because their mentality is as important as their physical health.
Anyways, I didn’t know if you meant that all sports psychologists are worthless but I had to disagree with you there.
Loved how Team Vida incorporated Dereks dance with NeNe in the dance 🙂 It was fun to see again.
#202 Kelly, they said the injury was to Meryl’s wrist. It was Maks’s own injury he didn’t want to talk about to Erin because it was in a “dirty place” — even though he’s the one who called attention to it that made her ask the questions about it.
I really don’t want to be a hater here…b/c i think the info you give out is top notch…but wow the double standard. I”m someone who votes pretty equally between amy and meryl every week…..but i think the comments here are so biased, it’s crazy. danica dances with with a broken rib, you decide that either she must not be *that* hurt. There has been no talk about the drama that will result from amy’s hospitalization (though danica breaks a rib and you start a drinking game??)And I remember derek and nicole getting 10s all the time. Derek and Amber getting 10s all the time….they were good and deserved. But Maks and meryl get 10s and its nauseating to you guys? Or you admit that choreography was ok, but if they talk about their relationship it’s gross, but Derek and whomever is cute? I”m pretty sure there is a never a situation in which Maks wins that you approve….ya know, nothing wrong with not liking the “family” and feeling goods toward the derek clan, but at least own it and don’t pretend your opinions aren’t coming from a biased place. You get so much traffic, b/c your inside info/facts is still the best out there.
Okay Donna thanks for explaining….I don’t pay much attention to Meryl and Maks interviews..all I know that I saw Meryl shaking her wrist during the rehearsal package and then Erin asking about injuries during the post performance interview….I can’t really stand the pimping of those two by TPTB. It’s so bad this season. Worse than with Zendaya and William Levy, I think.
@Sam: Thanks! Yeah, next week will certainly be telling in terms of who is eliminated because everyone left at this point is a pretty strong dancer.
I know a lot of people are saying that Charlie must be a threat to Meryl or something which is why he is scored down, but personally I think Amy is one of the strongest competitors right now (or if you want to say, a “threat” to Meryl). She’s doing great, getting good scores, and has one of the most compelling stories I’ve personally seen on this show. It’ll be great to see her persevere through her injury next week, and I think this can really show how strong she is.
I’ve seen on the DWTS Facebook page today that people are saying that Sharna isn’t giving Charlie good choreography! That is baffling to me, but it does seems that more polished but perhaps arguably “simpler” choreography (of course, difficulty and scoring/judging is always subjective, so I avoid absolutes in talking about these subjects) is getting rewarded over perhaps “harder” choreography executed with flaws to me.
I wasn’t crazy about Meryl’s salsa but what a way to show ability to step out of comfort zone and nail a character. Gotta give it up to her. She was working it! And I sure did see a different side of her that I would have not seen on the ice or part of her own character.
I think everyone agrees that Charlie and Meryl have the technical ability to learn a dance routine. What is interesting with their journey on the show is seeing them do things that they would never attempt on the ice, or that are not in their own character.
Love what you said for #193, Cidra.
That 8 from Len for Charlie. This show is so transparent I can’t even get mad anymore. Until I realize the final total for Charlie is 71. *curses*
Charlie danced so well! Although a few parts felt a bit weird. But overall I think he killed that paso.
Amy oh Amy. I am newly amazed each week. Hope the spasm won’t hinder this week’s practice too much.
James & Peta’s number was really trashy. Her costume made me gape at my TV. But I did enjoy that dance. A lot. I thought it was hot LOL. And to think I usually hate Peta’s trashiness. What happened to me? She should have worn something different but I’ll be rewatching that dance again and again.
Just glad that Amy’s injury put a stop to overexposure of Danica’s injury. I never care much for her so I’m happy the extra attention didn’t last long.
Nene is gone 🙁 I hated her in the beginning but now I think she’s hilarious. Gonna miss her packages but not gonna miss her dancing. It’s time for her to go.
They shouldn’t have shown Candace’s therapy session. Not here for that. But yay her AT was good!
I thought the Pros in Meryl’s dance only highlighted how her movement is smaller than and not as good as the Pros. She moves her hip well but the rest were PRO dancers. Her and Danica’s get-ups. Why, wardrobe and makeup. Just WHY.
Team Vida was different than usual team dances, I thought. Moved around the floor a lot and Nene dragged them down but I liked this more. It’s more energetic and Charlie’s eyes were just on fire. So, however messy it was, I was disappointed with the 8s. I was biased but I thought Team Loca seemed not energetic enough after that Team Vida performance. So yeah I didn’t like the 10s. In hindsight, it is only right that the more structured, neat dance wins. But for me, Loca didn’t wow me, so I don’t know if it should be 4 points higher.
I don’t want James to go home next week. His QS last week was a disaster and the Samba while I enjoyed a lot didn’t exactly scream dancing prowess. But I love him! I’d rather have Candace or Danica leave first. I’ll take James’s humor over their drama. And if he leaves Charlie will be the only male contestant left!
Oh man. I JUST had an epiphany about Peta’s costume. I’ve seen comments about how she invariably has some kind of wardrobe malfunction on the show. I’ve decided she made the decision to avoid any HINT of that by just DISPENSING WITH THE WARDROBE. lol
Still shaking my head over that one. In fact, I was so distracted by what she was (not)wearing, that I completely ignored James’ costume AND how he danced.
I’m getting really tired of the pimping of Meryl and Maks. All those other dancers were very distracting. Meryl’s a good dancer but I don’t think that routine was 10 worthy.
I doubt that Charlie was really “in jeopardy” this week but now with the scores so low, he really may be. I really enjoyed their Paso.
Loved Amy & Derek’s rumba – that was really beautiful. I also liked Candace’s Argentine Tango.
I like James, but was not a fan of their costumes this week! Same for Meryl and Danica. What’s with the sneakers for a salsa?
I sure hope Amy is OK. George Pennachio said she would let us know on Tuesday.
@wiwin…Unfortunate for Amy but yes her injury did squash quickly the alleged rib injury. I love Tom’s sarcasm “broken rib and jump roping…ok?? Why would they doing the jump roping as it was fluff and not part of the dance why just why if in such poor condition?
@Angie her outfit was shocking and horrid but it didn’t keep me from getting eye fulls of James 🙂
A lot of people on the DWTS Facebook page are also saying Amy is being overscored because she isn’t doing the dance properly because of her disability. And the Judges are scoring her unfairly because of it. Smh….Plus some don’t want Derek to win again. Same old song and dance we hear over and over. I’m sick of Charile getting hosed…that’s for sure.
Amy is fantastic and I agree with Leeann #209 saying that she is the true contender to win this thing. She wants it, works hard for it, and has amazing dances with Derek.
I must say that I was very surprised by her package though. She revealed such a personal and intimate aspect of her life on national TV….
@Kim Yes! It was very unfortunate, I should’ve said that. I am not actually glad someone got hurt. Just, the squashing of Danica’s story was so delightful. I was pretty tense when Erin interviewed Amy and she said “it hurts everywhere” She’s so strong! I wouldn’t be able to talk so composedly. I don’t want to dismiss Danica’s injury but after that interview (and even before) Danica just sounded so off-puttingly whiny.
And yes me too! I kept my eyes on James because that lingerie was blinding and embarrassing 😀
As far as complaints about Peta’s (and James’s) wardrobe go, the producers clearly knew what was coming, and were OK with it. (For all we know, they were outright encouraging it; James may have inadvertently planted the idea in their heads back in Week 2).
@Anna, I was surprised too! She seems like the kind of person who wants to keep her personal relationship more private. Perhaps the producers pressured her to reveal personal information though, who knows.
No matter how tptb are playing it, I’m glad that Meryl and Charlie are supporting each other and not letting any “competition” the producers are trying to stir up come between them. Meryl is offended for Charlie when he gets lower scores than he deserves and vice versa. Meryl’s tweet tonight: “Loved Latin night on @DancingABC w/ @MaksimC! Thanks for all of your support!!! PS Can I get an “Olé” for @CharlieaWhite sweet Paso?
I mean, ultimately Meryl and Charlie are partners and if they continue ice dancing (which I hope they do!) then that’s the partnership that has to last.
Did anyone else see the similarities in team Vida’s dance how the copied Derek’d choreo for NeNe? Peta and James shirt removal looked an awful like Derek and Boa’s dance in Make Your Move sequence. Also Derek did wonders with Amber in last season’s freestyle and now Meryl and Maks dance to night is pretty similar. Then in all star season the trio “Afro Type” dance which got so criticized by Len then shows up the next season as an actual dance called Afro Jazz. I can go on but will not now. Of course all the Derek haters and some of the pros sure do not give Derek any credit for the great
contributions he has made. JMO, wondered if anyone else noticed those things.
OOps, I meant Derek’s choreo.
Just got to see some of the full packages I missed.
1) Amy…absolutely beautiful! The dance, the dress, the emotion, just beautiful.
2) James and Peta (before it just posted the dance and score on youtube). Same opinion as before but at least I got a good laugh at Peta pushing a possible romance and James saying just the opposite, platonic, in the rehearsal package. And the gas station, fish lips, dancing with the hose around her neck. Now that was funny.
3) Danica…I thought she did really well considering a rib injury.
Personally, I could care less if the producers were ok with Peta’s hooker ensemble on national tv. What they think wouldn’t change my opinion. If she wants to look cheap, good luck to her.
I think Meryl is a great dancer but didn’t need the extra dancers to get in her way.
I’m only voting for Amy and Charlie for now.
Wow, sorry to be so late on comments, but I live in Australia and I have to wait for the episode to come online, and I was absolutely itching to watch it because my twitter feed had like blown up with drama and amazement and shock and disgust. Wow.
Here’s my contribution – YESSSSS CANDACE!!!!!! I have as soft spot for this one, she is my favourite, and I am so glad that she brought in this Argentine Tango, just like I though she would. But Carrie Ann, c’mon an 8? Candace got the same score for her samba, but her AT was way better!! Dance of the night for me, with Charlie and Amy a close second. I guess the fact that these were the three couples that had not yet integrated the overused troupe and pros in their routines tonight or settling for way too risque for family entertainment costuming – it was just honest, real, true choreography and dancing.
On a side note, congrats to Mark and Derek for being the only pros to not do not do UNECESSARY supersized dances with their partners. Please keep this up, and this one of the reasons that I want Candace and Amy in the finals (as well as Charlie and Meryl… sorry James and Danica.)
#208 @LG
May I give you a little bit of advice. I would be carefully about which tree you bark up, because there may be a big dog up it who barks louder.
And Sharna – great job on Charlie’s hair!
In regards to the troupe in Meryl’s dance, I think it’s fitting for the music. I mean, the music is evocative of a party, and after watching the dancing and then trying to imagine it with just two people, I don’t think it would look as good–it certainly wouldn’t fit the mood and tone of the music as well. Were the extra dancers distracting? Yea, maybe a little bit. But was it appropriate given the music? Yes, I think so.
Also, +1 for comment #208. I’m here for the stars, not the pros. It’s not like the stars picked the pros, and OF COURSE the stars are going to say good things about their pros–they look like jerks if they don’t, and it’s in their every interest to make the most of their situation. EDITED BY COURTNEY: Well, Crake, if you think it’s “childish” to be a fan of one of the pros, then maybe this isn’t the place for you.
hey mods, thanks for all the spoilers!! just to ask, re one of the posts what was the ‘tension’ between maks and meryl that wasn’t aired? just curious thank you 🙂 also, love LOVED team loca!! derek undefeated again –
From what I saw this morning on Youtube:
Meryl & Maks: pleasantly surprised since there is usually not a lot of salsa in Maks salsa. It was very well danced and I think Meryl is a better salsa dancer than Maks so let her dance alone most of the time was a good idea. I could have done with all the other dancers though. For me it’s the 2nd best salsa I’ve seen in the show.
Charlie & Sharna: I love the dance, better than their cha cha. Charlie is my favorite this season and now that Nene is gone, the votes I threw for Candace the previous weeks will go to Charlie
Amy & Derek: beautiful as usual, but I’m not moved by her dancing or should I say, I’ve not been moved by her dancing since their contemporary dance which still make me cry
Candace & Mark: I love the dance, not very complicated but she nails it
James & Peta: I used to love James but it’s been 2 weeks I’ve been disappointed in his dances, and Peta outfit was so vulgar !!!
Danica & Val: As Len pointed out there were only 2 tiny salsa sections and even those parts she didn’t dance well. There were at least 2 simple turns where she was completely lost at the end searching Val. All the rest was reggateon/dance hall and I’m not able to tell if she was restricted in her chest moves by her broken rib or not. The frame of the choreography was the same as the one of his brother but the level and the content was not the same.
Nene & Tony: I didn’t search the dance on youtube, I’m not interested in her
Team Loca: great but clearly for me, there were the ladies who delivered Meryl & Amy and the ones who didn’t Candace & Danica
Team Vida: nice but Nene was out of sync all the time. Love Charlie though
I’m really worried about Amy… Even if she is going to be able to dance next week, I’m sure that they are not going to be able to rehearse for day or two. At this point in the competition, that’s not a good sign…:(
I realize Charlie has a lot of fans on this site, but his dances so far have not been that good imo. He has absolutely no chemistry with Sharna and he needs to sharpen his moves. He is never in time with the music, I believe Sharna’s choreo is not that good.
Mery and Maks were wonderful and she is a great dancer, but I didn’t enjoy all the dancers around her this week, she doesn’t need them. Meryl and Maks together have chemistry galore.
I love Amy and her story, but not her dancing. Derek seem to be carrying her for most of that dance. I hope she is feeling better, I think the physical demands of the dances is starting to get to her.
Amy and Mark were really good this week. Amy is trying and she seems to be enjoying herself.
Peta and James were just terrible and Peta’s costume was inappropriate. I think these two are running out of ways to cover up Jame’s lack of dancing skills. When James is doing lifts, he is good, but foot work is a challenge.
NeNe and Tony was a marriage that finally ended. Tony deserves a better partner and some respect. Nene thanked everyone last night except him. The man needs a bonus check for putting up with this woman’s attitude. All Nene did was shake her but and throw up her hands most of the competition, which isn’t ball room dancing.
Val and Danica do nothing for me. I don’t like Val and I believe he is too intense. Danica has talent, but she doesn’t bring it each week. Her performances have been up and down. This was her down week, perhaps the ribs were a factor.
Team dances were no comparison. Team Loca blew it out of the park. Team Vida didn’t stand a chance, especially with Nene front and center.
I honestly don’t think I can watch this show anymore. Maks is already tweeting about the rumba they have and I know it is going to be a lot of groping that his lady fans will have orgasms over. It is like we are all just waiting for Meryl’s inevitable coronation and there is nothing we can do. I never thought the outcome of this season would end up being so obvious. I don’t want Maks to win because they have been given such an edge in scoring. How mant times have they danced last or near the end of the show.
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Oh, and does anyone know anything about the celebrity apir ups thing thats happening next week?
Literally the worst thing I’ve heard all season, the trio rounds are alwasy my favourite, and obviousy they’re not doing them??? I don’t know, but it’s going to be so annoying if they dont. Although the trio week last season got dwts their worst ratings all season, so maybe that’s why they chose to cut it.
d that’s what we all said about Zendaya in season 16. How she was over scored at times and certain rules didn’t apply to her,like not having to wear heels for some dances. But once again it came down to the Freestyle. Derek knows how to choreograph a freestyle.so is Amy can get to the final and Derek choreographs something beautiful like we saw in her contemporary, Amy could very well win this thing.
if for some reason Amy doesn’t make the final I will be throwing all my support to Charlie
Some things that made last night’s show a total crapfest for me:
1.The crowded, overproduced dances.
If you want some of the troupe or eliminated dancers in the competing couples dances then fine, just have them there for a couple of bars of music at the beginning to establish your theme or whatever, but then get them off the stage pronto. It does a disservice to the couples who practice long hours to have the audience’s attention wander to the professional dancers who might be upstaging them inadvertently.
2. The costumes.
Excepting a few (Amy/Derek, Candace/Mark and Sharna/Charlie), they were all just butt ugly. Peta to DWTS costumers, “I want just enough red lace to barely cover my ladybits and that’s it, NO MORE!”. Meryl, although covered more, looked tacky as hell. Were they going for some kind of chola realness there? Yuck.
3. The music.
I’ve noticed a tendency this season to use music that is simply too fast for the assigned dances or just completely inappropriate. Charlie in particular has been screwed in this department.
I did enjoy seeing Candace and Mark dance a kick ass AT and I thought Amy and Derek’s Rumba was divine.
Did you know that NeNe is proud of herself and is a non-dancer amongst those with dance experience? I HAD NO IDEA! Barf!
I’m no Tony fan but she could have spared a few seconds out praising herself to acknowledge her partner.
@Anna When Amy and Daniel were on the Amazing Race (2012), they described their relationship as “dating on and off.”
@Susan2
Peta to DWTS costumers, “I want just enough red lace to barely cover my ladybits and that’s it, NO MORE!”.
That’s right! Otherwise Farmer James wouldn’t have known to stop at the country filling station to fill up.
Ricky Martin was kinda dull as a judge. That was a sad surprise. I was expecting him to be really fun.
@V – All I heard from Deep Throat was that there was “tension” during Saturday’s rehearsal. They both managed to injure one another – I think that qualifies as tension.
Some random thoughts about the show yesterday:
* The judges are awful and inconsistent. Especially CAI was having a bad day yesterday. I am tired of guest judges and don’t see the point.
* Charlie and Sharna: Great job, and I like them together. But they should stop focusing on the points and just have fun.
* Meryl and Maks: Maks is making a fool of Meryl. I love her with Charlie and as an Olympian, but imo Maks is having tremendously bad influence on her. I am so tired of his boring coreography – and he is starting to repeat himself with some of their moves.
* Amy and Derek: Their rumba was beautiful, but a little boring. Derek is doing his best with her limitations. I don’t see much more potential though… Their package was a bit shocking yesterday. She is struggling in her relationship and with their time schedule. Why do you go on dwts then? I was cringing im my sofa. Cannot see this package help her and her poor boyfriend :-0
* Candace and Mark: Absolutely loved their AT. WTH – 8 points? She is so genuine and open about her problems – great journey. IMO Mark is really growing this season!
* Val and Danica: Boring! Hate the role she is playing – she cannot dance and is badly injured….
* James and Peta: Put some clothes on, Peta. James seems to be a really nice person. He can move, I am hoping for him to go further.
* NeNe and Tony: Bye bye. I am not sorry.
#205 Jessica
Sorry for my poorly worded comment about the sports psychologist. I know they are an invaluable asset for many. I should have explained that I thought the session was “reality show psychology”, involving cameras, lighting, makeup and producers, so it probably lacked any depth and wasn’t very helpful. Candace saying she took deep breathing and owning her choreography from the session didn’t give me a lot of confidence that she got a lot out of it. I will admit to being a little annoyed when medical professionals go along with this type of thing since I think they do it just for publicity.
Jessica #205 That sports psychologist was not good. Her issue is not her fear of the audience it is that she cares too much. I have been a therapist for over 20 years. She and Charlie need therapy session, the therapist DROPPED THE BALL when Candace talked about how much she feared failing Mark. He needed to step right in and tell her that it isn’t about pleasing him, it’s about her having fun and having this experience. The therapist had she been good at what she did, would have helped him do that. It even would have made better TV. Until those two worry less about pleasing others and more about just letting go and doing their best they will continue to struggle. Okay stepping down off my soap box, but really not a good job. There is a huge difference between what you learn in school and how you execute it in therapy. Telling Candace to breathe just isn’t enough. Sorry folks.
Oops I should have said, in my opinion. Jessica this isn’t about you. I don’t want you to think I am coming down on you. I am sure you will be well trained and quickly learn that putting theory into practice is much different than theory alone. Good Luck with your career by the way.
I didn’t enjoy last night’s episode at all. I think a lot of it had to do with the song selection to be honest. I really would have preferred all Ricky Martin songs or at least more “latin” songs. Every danced just looked a little sloppy to me for some reason. My favorite dance was probably Candace though, very happy she was able to stand out this week!
I can’t help but laugh a little at PH’s comment in the opening post about Danica’s drama getting somewhat trumped by Amy’s injury. Girl just always fades into the background no matter what. I was really expecting them to play up Danica’s injury A LOT more. The fact she didn’t go last makes me wonder if the producers are that invested in her. Then again, maybe they wanted to give her time to rest before the team dances.
A LOT of support for Charlie in the FB group though, people are irate.
I am irate. I don’t know that I have been so mad as I was last night. I definitely hated the show, the judges, the stupid scoring. The press are already noticing about the judges – they are calling it Charlie-gate.
I rewatched the opening dance with Ricky Martin and I have to say that this was the first opening group pro dance that made me go “wow Val sole the show with this one”. Good for him.
Some random thoughts about the show yesterday:
* The judges are awful and inconsistent.They are so ridicously predictable and scripted. Especially CAI was having a bad day yesterday. I am also tired of guest judges and don’t see the point.
* Charlie and Sharna: Great job, and I like them together. But they should stop focusing on points and just have fun. Charlie has gradually become my favourite this season.
* Meryl and Maks: Maks is making a fool of Meryl. I love her with Charlie and as an Olympian, but imo Maks is having tremendously bad influence on her. I am so tired of his boring coreography, too – and he is starting to repeat himself with some of their moves now. I agreee with those here claiming that their tens are predictable. Why is it that important for the producers to have Maks on the show? I really don’t understand….
* Amy and Derek: Their rumba was beautiful, but imo a little boring. Derek is doing his best with her limitations though, but I don’t see much more potential…Hopefully I am wrong. Their package was a bit shocking yesterday. She is struggling in her relationship due to their time schedule. Why do you go on dwts then after beiung busy with the Olympics? And why do tell about your bad relationship on national television. What on earth must her poor boyfriend feel? Is Derek a little bit tired of this season?
* Candace and Mark: Absolutely loved their AT. WTH – 8 points from Len? Whar is wrong with Candace due to the judges? Candace is so genuine and open about her problems – great journey to watch. IMO Mark is really growing this season!
* Val and Danica: Boring! Hate the roles she is playing – not a dancer and badly injured here I come. Yeaaah!
* James and Peta: Put some clothes on, Peta. James seems to be a really nice person. He can move, I am hoping for him to go further, but I think Peta needs to step up her coreography and cover herself up – this is not a strip show!
* NeNe and Tony: Bye bye. I am so happy to see them go. I cannot stand Tony and his attitude, and Nene obviuously had problems following during the team dance.
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Personally I was a little disappointed with Charlie, I was hoping for this to be his breakthrough. I mean he’s done paso patterns for ice dance before, so he must have had some training before. It was good, but it wasn’t as sharp or wow as I wanted.
I think a 36 (could have been 37 though) was a fair score if they were judging by what CHARLIE can do and what he’s done so far, but compared to the rest of the field, it seems low because there seem to be different standards for him.
Quickstep next week should be good for him, Derek helped choreograph for their quickstep/foxtrot for the olympics so he has some background.
Wow, a lot happened tonight. NeNe had to go, she just wasn’t at the same level as the remaining dancers. She had a good run. The twitter vote shirton/shirtoff was ridiculous.
Derek and Amy danced well. I don’t think they were underscored. I wish they would stop using smoke during her routines – it looks like they’re intentionally trying to hide her feet. i do think Carrie Ann is being too harsh on the lifts for her – does anyone remember how they treated lifts when Heather Mills danced with Jonathan? Was she penalized too?
Way to go Candace – what an improvement!!! I’m happy they were called safe.
James and Peta – i’m not sure what was worse: the music or the costumes. Peta looked incredible but not appropriate for an 8pm broadcast on ABC.
Charlie & Sharna would have earned a perfect score on their Mary Poppins routine if he didn’t drop the cane. This week’s dance did not deserve a 10.
I found the extra dancers way to distracting during Val/Danica and Meryl/Maks dances. How are they going to super-size the freestyles if they’re already using the whole troupe?
i wish we could have seen both team dances live. Team Loca was just amazing. Was there ever a doubt they’d crush team Vida?
Whatever happened to real dancing shoes? Flats, sandals with fringe and those strange wedge booties have to go.
I was surprised, too, as #vin said-expecting Ricky Martin to be fun?… And as someone else said-why are all these dances so crowded with other people–when the themes don’t really call for it ? And especially Meryl-
I continue to be umimpressed with her and Maks and kind of disliking her more since she is continuing to “co-operate” in Operation Maks-MBT, instead of calling him out for lackluster choreo and teaching. And I actually find her participating in this gropefest w Maks creepier and more annoying than all the complaints about Peta and her methods. I don’t really care or not care what she wears knowing much of it is to distract from Jame’s weaknesses. Anyway, I’ve lost alot of respect for Meryl.
And “Operation Maks” is the only explanation for the majority of irrationality shown Charlie + Sharna. He must be getting alot of votes and the producers must know , if Amy is out, Charlie will get most of the votes she’s getting.
Candice/Danika are just “Meh” to me-and James,too, now. I don’t like his hyper-sexualised persona.
And I don’t get the producers,( or maybe I do), but it seems they are trying to portray Amy as someone who plays with the truth a little as well. She has said before her bf was on-off and then indicated in the package it was more off than on, for now. So then, before?, during and after her rumba, they show him on camera about a hundred times. ??!
I was disappointed in THAT after what I thought was a delicious, beautiful rumba. It was designed well for her by Derek and she did a great job. Classic and I even liked the version of that song which I thought just simmered the intensity a bit. I even thought Derek (in his head) was a little more into it than usual as well. So many times when you see rumba on this show, it’s a little detached or they find some way to throw cold water on it so you can’t really get into the dance. Anyway I was impressed again by Derek’s costuming, lighting, the placement of the dance where they had their backs more to the audience to make it feel like they were more alone..he’s just genius, always thinking.
and improving things. I’m really worried about Amy and hope she will be OK so she and Derek can finish this great experience together. I’ve just been fascinated and looking forward to each week.
And Team Loca- just CRAZY good !! Yeah Derek’s record stands ! And it looked like so much fun. I just wanna see the shirtless, audience version now too.
@Angie (162): Charlie actually had a brace back in Week 3 during his jive rehearsals. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s actually wearing it under his costume while dancing.
Why do people need to see Amy’s feet when she doesn’t have actual feet where the toes can be pointed or can function in any other way in regards to dancing? I think this is something you people need to get over.
#256..Hi PHeidi….How are you? Glad to see you!
In answer to your question, because not everyone can look at her out on the dance floor and see the miracle in progress that we see and it’s purpose.
She will be alright, and will complete her journey! Thank goodness she has the best guy helping her on her journey and she knows she is blessed to have him working with her and they will no doubt be forever friends.
At the risk of bringing down the wrath of PH, while I have absolutely no *need* to see Amy’s feet, I actually like that Derek shows them off. I love to amazing way she uses her hips and knees to place the feet exactly where they need to be. I’m not looking for pointed toes or anything dumb-a$$ like that. Of course I’m sure Derek’s making choices more on ensuring she doesn’t get tripped up by layers of fabric (although she managed her waltz gown beautifully).