Good Morning America Goes Into DWTS Final Rehearsals (Video)
Fun rehearsal footage and they give an update on Mark Ballas as well. Thanks to @IdolXfactor1!!
Mark Ballas Injured – Update Status – GMA 5-19-14 by IdolxMuzic
Fun rehearsal footage and they give an update on Mark Ballas as well. Thanks to @IdolXfactor1!!
Mark Ballas Injured – Update Status – GMA 5-19-14 by IdolxMuzic
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Hope mark is okay. Noticed the table and chairs in Maks footage. Wonder how long he’ll ‘fluff about’ in the beginning and end ….
I hope Mark will be OK. If he can not dance, I wonder who would dance in his place. Also can someone tell me if that outfit Candance was wearing is going to be her costume? Please say, “No.” Not a good look for anyone.
I feel terrible for Mark. Hope he recovers brilliantly by tonight.
But I must say I nearly threw up when I saw Maks, first saying he’s like a lost puppy, and then with his head in Meryl’s lap and her stroking his back. Color me DISGUSTED!!!
Ouch! Poor Mark. Hope he’s okay.
Carolyn, I wonder if she would choose Tony. They got on well in the switch up week. (I’d wish for almost anyone else). Hope she can keep her nerves under control! (And yep, that gold catsuit is pretty …erm…startling!!)
@Carolyn I’m putting my money on either Henry or Tony. I say Henry because he seems to be the go-to guy to replace any male pro that has been injured 😛 and I also say Tony because she DID work with him during the Switch Up? But who knows…
I hope Mark is OK to dance. Candace is probably a nervous wreck right now so I feel bad for her too..
In happier news, Amy’s Salsa looks like it’s gonna be awesome. That lift is so cool! Though I can see how that could probably hurt Derek pretty badly but I’m sure he’ll be ok. And Jamess Tango’s looking pretty darn good too.
#3 Susan, yeah they’re not playing to the shippers or anything. LOL
I was thinking Sasha as the stand in, based on height.
I laughed at the interaction between Melissa and Derek. They seem to like each other, I’ve seen it many times before.
I don’t think it would be Tony, if they’re going the hip-hop route, I would stay away from Tony or Maks. With those two Candace would look like the pro.
Ananya, LOL I would not pick Tony either.
Yeah, I have to say, that bit with Maks’ head in Meryl’s lap was kinda vomit inducing. Geez. Well, if he’s faux sleeping, that means she actually gets to SPEAK.
And so what’s your point, Jennifer?
I hate it that I can’t see any of the vids.
All i got is urgh and maks and meryl and the sooo over the top puke worthy gushing back stroking stuff. She does not need that she can dance just let that speak for itself. Looking forward to james tango and amys salsa they looked good and the freestyles will be interesting. I really hope mark is ok he looked in agony.
Just an observation.
All I got from the M&M scene was that Meryl is Mom to wittle Maksey. Who is supposed to be the pro in this relationship again?
Was Meryl trying to burp him? Yeesh. I feel so bad for Mark, to make it to the finals and possibly not be able to dance.
Watching that video of Mark on the floor, I was impressed with how calm and capable Cheryl looked.
Regarding the vid of Maks’ head in Meryl’s lap – that was for sure over-the-top. I love Meryl and have watched her and Charlie’s amazing ice dancing performances over and over but yikes and now that Charlie is gone, I am throwing my votes to Amy since both she and Meryl are terrific dancers but I just can’t get into the shipping dynamic.
# PJ LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can they really be getting THAT much interest from ice skating shippers? I recall reading that the fans were pissed at Charlie for having a girlfriend, is this the vindication? I agree, it has become vomit inducing.
I am confident Mark will dance. He sounded really positive. They should let Candace go last IMO.
Can’t wait to see A and D. They’re the only reason I am recording the program tonight and, of course, voting.
I have probably said this on the site before, but I think it bears repeating: Never, ever underestimate the power and passion of shippers. They are a fierce and frenzied bunch and while they can’t truly overtake the general audience, they can really upset the balance when all other factors are equal. Why do the couples keep doing it, each season? Because it works. You’d think the audience would be onto it by now, but the promise of witnessing and impacting twu wuv dulls the other senses and fires up the voting audience, as well as the stupidity of the media.
Well it is a good thing this is the last week. I don’t think I can stomach any more of the M&M crap. And you better believe the skating
boards are loving everything that M&M puts out. They are salivating at every little look and gesture from these two. They are so in love with this pair and they are so looning forward to their story after DWTS wraps up this week. Barf!
Figmentation, I agree, this season the showmance is the insurance card.
I’m sure Mark will be dancing tonight, and that TPTB will MILK every ounce of Drama for everything. I do wish him to HEAL, and it’s difficult that it’s his OTHER shoulder now. And once again, I’ll put this out there…. DWTS should have TWO groups of Pros/Troupe…. One for Fall season, and one for Spring season. It will give all of them more time to completely heal from injuries, and to seek out some more projects.
ANYWAY! My other thoughts about the GMA story is that I much prefer Cameron Mathison doing these stories. I do think he’s got more “on air presence” than Melissa.
And I think I’d be more concerned that Amy accidently clocked Derek in the head with her leg and he blacked out for a second. And then seeing him with an ice pack on his shoulder. But the HEAD!
@Ria I’m with you there. Thankfully this is the last week we’ll have to stomach those two together. My money is on they’ll go their separate ways after this and never be seen together again but claim to still be very close.
Oh the shippers are gonna be so sad when reality hits them and they see that Meryl and Maks are not gonna get married, live in a big LA mansion and have a little baby and a puppy. *sad face*
# Fig I’ve no doubt that the shippers are a zealous bunch. I don’t get how it works, tho. I looked over the entire list of winners, and unless there’s something I don’t know (which is always more than possible) I don’t see any “shippees” on the list.
I remember the shippers believing the same things about Val & Kelly. Have they recovered from these two not getting together? (sorry, I mean breaking up):)
Showmances are usually a weapon for couples that aren’t top contenders, which is why I found it so very odd that Meryl would stoop to that level, but then again she is gunning for the win for Maksie so it probably isn’t her call. If I were a dancer of her caliber, I would be embarrassed.
# Rose1 … Not only as a dancer, but as an athlete, a competitor. I realized that I’m very disappointed that Meryl’s sense of sportsmanship hasn’t kicked in to balk at the idea of a pro gunning for the trophy. He is NOT one of the Contestants. The Stars are the Contestants. Isn’t Val the one who said you should pick on someone your own size? Look who Maks is picking as “his” competitors(those with whom HE is in competition for the MBT): 2 female non-dancers, one with two prosthetic legs, and a member of a boy band who’s done boy band dancing. Looked at it that way, Maks is “gunning” for a win over members of the pee wee league. Gee, what a glorious win that will be!!
Where have we seen Maks resorting to the head-in-the-lap/back stroking bit before? Same old dog and tired tricks.
Hope Mark is okay and that Derek got his noggin checked out as even the briefest of blackouts should be.
Agree with Heidi on preferring Cameron to Melissa in these spots, but have to say she looks amazing for someone who had a baby less than a month ago.
Wyn, they no doubt checked to be sure Derek didn’t suffer a concussion but alarming still. He really wants to go out with a bang for Amy. He is always driven, but it seems to have taken on a more personal note this season and I can certainly understand why.
The fallout when Meryl and Maks don’t happen ought to be REALLY interesting to watch.
It’s quite a shame he’s not confident enough in his choreography to need an “insurance card”. Poor widdle Maksie.
That’s what’s so infuriating about the Maks/Meryl showmance. Their dancing and their true partnership dynamic should be enough – but it’s just another piece that they’ve thrown in there to gain voters. I like Meryl a lot, and to a certain degree I like Maks. But I dislike anything phony and it always turns me off when they play to it. I actually respect James and Peta a lot for not playing that up, when it would have been an easy card to play.
Glad I decided to read the comments before watching the GMA clip; I was able to avoid the M&M foolishness. This definitely reinforces the wisdom of my decision to record tonight’s show. I can FF straight to the dances and avoid all the crap.
Hope Mark is cleared to dance and can tough it out for Candace. I know this sounds counter-intuitive, but knowing she has to be “strong” and focused for Mark’s sake might help steady her nerves. At least I hope that’s how it works.
Derek’s obviously pulling out all the stops, as usual. I remember a funny exchange between Amy and Derek early in the season. She warns Derek that her prosthetic limbs can deliver a painful whack. Of course, she was imagining possible damage to his shins; I’m sure she never dreamed she’d be clocking him in the head. Yikes!
PH, (#34) LOL, and I’m sure the FS nut-jobs will blame Charlie. They’ll concoct some elaborate explanation about how he felt threatened by Maks and feared M&Ms amazing chemistry would ruin his ice dance partnership. So he found a way to separate the queen from her true love. Oh the tragedy! 🙄 😛
Fig (#36) So true. I wanted to be able to enjoy Meryl/Maks, but the sugary schtick has gotten so thick I can’t look past it. Even though I’m not buying what they’re selling, I don’t like being played for a fool.
What’s up with Meryl and Maksim? They make me wanna puke. And why is she trying to burp him? Like forreal.
I really hope Mark is ok!!!!!!
#38
Barf bag alert…get a big one.
LOL, Do you remember the backlash when Charlie did not mention Meryl for his jive intro even though she was included as part of the “we”? And how dare he mention Tanith? And how dare he even date someone else when the innocent, saintly and virginal Meryl is right there to be his,…and then the foxtrot happens…wait what Charlie who??? Meryl and Maks have so much chemistry, they should get married and have babies. She brings out the best in him. Repeat that in every interview known to mankind. He is such a teddy bear. Meryl wants to be hit with the mic pack because it is Maks’ bundle of enthusiasm which would hit her straight on the heart. So loving. He needs to be held like a baby, cuddled and cooed and burped. That is how you squeeze the best out of Maks. He makes Meryl stand up for herself. BYE CHARLIE!!!!, we don’t feel bad anymore about voting for Meryl. You were holding her back on the ice.
Sums it up eh? She hasn’t progressed to the level of standing up for herself to say that this is a stupid fauxmance she got suckered into. We will have to wait until after the finale. 😀
Disgusting with a capital D!
I so agree on those nut-jobs at FS. Now they want Meryl to go on tour with Maks and dance with him on his show. Either that they want Maks to learn how to skate so maybe he can replace Charlie.
I am surprised they even call their board the Davis-White Board the way
they praise St Meryl and criticize poor Charlie.
Maybe Charlie should just turn pro and skate with Tanith. That would be
a really lovely couple!
Noooooo, Ria! I love Charlie and Meryl as our reigning ice dancing gold medal Olympians together!! Tanith already has her own partner!!
Argh with all this Maks and Meryl crap and Charlie being thrown under the bus. I almost wish they never were on the show!
You and me both. Now, after this I can not enjoy the two of them anymore.
Well, I still love Charlie but meryl, not as much as I did before.
People are crazy. On Meryl-Charlie facebook, people are castigating Charlie for not dumping Tanith and getting with Meryl before it is “too late”. Really!
Ouch, I’ve had that injury. Hurts like a bastard for a while but with meds he should still be able to dance but without lifts. If it is a hip hop routine contrary to what’s been posted so far Tony would be great. He’s won rhythm championships a number of times in his professional ballroom career. As weird as he comes off on the show I think he’s a good option here. The problem with Tony is his friendship with Max and would he take his performance down a notch so Maks could win since Candace is mark’s partner. I guess her faith didn’t help much here.
Gibroni(#44)-Candace said in her people.com blog that she has been rehearsing with Artem, so he’ll be the fill in if Mark cant dance.
After watching this video, I said, “Oh, Meryl’s doing the talking. That’s good.” But the rubbing-Maks-back-while-he-fakes-sleep is just over-the-top, I think. This season promised to be a very enjoyable one. But tptb seemed hell-bent on screwing it every possible way they could. Makes me pine for the feel-good finale of season 17. Sigh!
Hope Mark is given the go-signal to dance. Really looking forward to what Derek has prepared for Amy’s final dances.
Every week Meryl and Maks have brought there A game! I think all couples deserve where there at presently but Meryl and Maks have produced fireworks on the dance floor! With there sparks fly chemistry to there exquisite dance moves..There my favorites for the mirror ball trophy.. Amy is a champion and a warrior..good luck going forward with whatever she persues…