Dancing with the Stars Season 20, Week Eight RESULTS!! (Spoilers)
Was going to wait to the end of the results show, like normal, to do this post, then figured this would be cleaner. Everyone discussing this show in the same place.
Well, if the beginning of the results show wasn’t enough to put you off dinner, nothing will. It’s not the dancing, the dancing was fine. I’m talking about the overlong glowing crap ass pimp show package for Val and Rumer. Ya’ll are trying to hard – it’s making me suspicious. Plus your agenda is showing.
Anyway, Rumer is safe.
Okay, it appears they are giving everyone a nice long recap. I’ll have to time it to see if they give everyone the same tongue bath they gave to Rumer.
LOL to Tom Bergeron for telling Riker he “fell in the deep end of the gene pool.” Indeed.
Chris is in jeopardy.
So, any bets to either Riker or Nastia being in jeopardy??
Yes, either Riker or Nastia is going to be in Jeopardy, since Noah is going to the Semi-final and Robert was just eliminated.
So, Nastia is safe and Riker in jeopardy. I have a hard time believing that Riker goes home, but I’m getting a bad vibe.
Maybe it’s the fact that they insist on putting Nastia in the worst possible light. At least they gave her the chance to say that bit about people thinking she’s “like that” and Derek comforting her. I guess we see why Derek was po’ed by the package. I sense they may have finally pushed him to far. Is it wrong of me to hope that he moves on to something where he gets more respect??
And Chris was eliminated. As predicted, Robert and Chris don’t make the semi-final, and Riker, Rumer, Nastia and Noah do. The crazy ass pimpage of Rumer really makes me wonder what may happen next week.
I seriously think they had about a 5 minute recap package. Meanwhile Chris’ was what? Maybe 2 minutes? And then they had to interview Rumer backstage after being called safe. It wasn’t even this bad/obvious for Meryl and Maks.
It’s only 20 minutes in and they wasted 14 minutes on the rigged pimped couple lol really
Thank goodness you’re posting. I’m west coast and the suspense is killing me!
So tired of Rumer and Val. When they got the encore dance there was no doubt they were safe. And then they get that too long pakage. I was hoping she would leave tonight. I knew the chances were slim to none, but it would have been nice.
There is the bright spot that Chris is in jeopardy. He just needs to be one of them leaving.
Okay, was is this bad for Meryl and Maks? Because I was voting for them so maybe my head was stuck in the sand. If it was this bad I feel dumb for not noticing. Geez.
I don’t want to sound mean because of derek’s injury I think Nastia might be going home i had dream about this actually
Robert should be very happy with what he did on this show. He was fun and enjoyable to watch.
Yes Andrea, it was that bad. Maks was desperate for a win and TPTB made sure he got it. They’re doing the same with Val. After all, he’s been on so long and hasn’t won. They think it worked once, why wouldn’t it work again.
I sure hope you’re wrong Charlotte. If Nastia and Derek go, I’m going too. No reason to stay.
If Nastia or Riker leave over Chris, I might break my tv
If Nastia goes over Chris, TPTB should be ready to lose a lot of viewers. Doesn’t matter who her partner is. There is no way Chris is good enough or deserves to stay over her.
The pimpage of RuVal id nauseating. Not surprised to see Robert go & Chris needs to be next. If Nastia & Derek leave the show, so will I.
It just has to be Chris, anyone else would be a tragedy.
Sorry to be overly-dramatic, but dang, Nastia needed to stay, and I’m glad she did!
Ok, Nastia is safe, that’s good. Ryder is not one of my favorites, but he deserves to stay over Chris. But I’m wondering if it’s too obvious with Chris and there would be a shock with Ryker leaving.
At least robert went out on a high not and Noah is in the semi-finals yay!
Derek is such a sweetheart. My heart broke for Nastia when she said now everybody thinks she’s bitchy. ( not using that word)
Hope Riker is safe.
I´m nerveous as ****!!!! Riker can´t go home
If Ryker goes over Chris, this site will crash. That would so wrong on so many levels and I can’t imagine what people would say.
Who is this Maddie kid and why do they keep having her on? Is she a Junior Ballroom champion or something? I know she was in that creepy dance with Allison last season, but what has she done that they keep promoting her?
I actually think this pimpage is worse than what Maksyl had. Maksyl actually had a decent voting base, I don’t think Valenrue do. IF they win I think they’ll barely win.
@MelissaC- Maddie’s on that Lifetime show “Dance Moms” (the one with Abby Lee Miller the guest judge from season 18) and she performed in 3 Sia videos.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! That’s all I can say. Finally.
Finally Chris is gone! I’m more sad about Robert going home, although not too sad, but he was charming.
Boo!! Riker and Rumer live to dance again. I was really, really hoping to be rid of one or both of them. Such a disappointment for me. The pimping of Rumer and Val is really in overkill.
Au revoir Chris, and thank you for giving us your best.
Anyone who claimed Chris didn’t care, I think his genuine sadness just showed it all. I thought his improvement from Week 1 was very apparent!! I’m so incredibly proud of him and Witney, and how far he’s come.
TeamSouleShakers!!!!!
The piece of Travis Wall is awesome. Loved it. He is my favorite choreographer. And the jeopardy thing really scared me.
I don’t know if they are really in jeopardy or they have other agenda.
The pimping of Rumer and Val is giving me a headache. Like just give them the Mirror Ball and lets move on to the next season because its too obvious that’s who TPTB wants to win.
Even though I was glad to see Chris go I am sad for Whitney, she was so good and patient with him.
Happy with the Semi-finalists though! Thank goodness Riker made it through
The right people went home, I was sad to see Robert go though. I’m interested in next week…I still don’t think Rumer is killing it in the votes. But she’s the winner they want so…
I’m so glad the right people went home. I wasn’t always a big fan to Robert, but, I’m so happy for he and Kym and what they won instead.
I ended up loving Chris. It was so cool watching him turn into a dancer which I didn’t think he’d do in the beginning. I’ll never say “no” to a “Bachelor” again if they pick one.
Here’s to the Semi-Finals!!
Chris was very classy in his elimination. I love having Derek on my tv every week, but I want what’s best for him, and it’s obviously not this show
Did the show clarify if Riker was in the bottom two or just in jeopardy?
I ask because I never understand why they opt to put someone in the bottom if they aren’t really there? Is it to get more votes or is it just because they need someone to stand there? They should put the actual lowest couples there. As in, once Robert was eliminated, place Chris there with whomever was right above him. If it was Riker, fine.
He’s gone, my lord he’s finally gone! I’m celebrating with a cold bud. Watch this pain all begin again next season when they ask the Bachelorette on the show. Grrr
It really bothers me that Noah is still in… he was so much worse than Chris last night. With the few moves he had he couldn’t even keep with the tempo… his special treatment is absolutely ridiculous and his smug face after Willow unjustly got the boot last week just makes me really not like the guy…
Poor Nastia tat package really got 2 her she must have been really upset good of Derek 2 call it out in his IG. Sad that Rumer is still I was hoping for a miracle and they get the boot
Dave, I think they use it to generate votes sometimes, and other times it’s just to not give away the truth so there can be DRAMA. I think the agenda varies by the season and we usually can’t tell until the season is over. Now, if Riker doesn’t make the final, we will go back and see that he was in jeopardy four times or some such thing. But generally for it to be a harbinger of doom, it has to happen to quite a few couples through the season. And it generally doesn’t apply if you are in jeopardy in the semi-final and final (because then someone really DOES have to stand up there with the one going home).
Chris was definitely the most improved of all stars this season. I would’ve liked Chris staying over Noah. He had more potential than Noah, but thanks to the sympathy votes which saved Noah.
Rumer was called safe first, and also got to perform the encore dance and not to forget that recap package -HMM!!
Now I strongly believe Rumer will win. I had the feeling since the premiere night when Len said ”It is Val’s year”! Nastia’s being projected badly by TPTB 🙁
I wonder why they chose to put Riker in jeopardy again, because Rumer being in jeopardy doesnt fit the “perfect night for Rumer” narrative? Or since They made it Noah vs Robert, Chris vs Riker Maybe Riker is not getting the votes he needs to beat Rumer, or Noah is beating both. Nastia must be getting all the votes for them to manipulate those clips plus the Rumer pimping agenda. Will be an interesting week.
Dear troll. The only Val fans who can’t post here are the ones who are immature brats who don’t know how to have an intelligent discussion. Unfortunately for Val, that appears to be quite a few of them.
This has been Riker’s 3rd time in jeopardy. It makes me think he might be eliminated next week. I can’t see the people who were voting for Chris and Robert to now switch their votes over to Riker….I think those votes will go between Nastia, Noah, and Rumor, which makes me think Riker may leave us next week. I wouldn’t mind seeing a final with those three. I think it would be Nastia’s to lose at that point.
Travis Wall’s piece was amazing! So happy to finally see Allison in her element, doing what she does best.
Why have they put Riker in jeopardy so many times this season?? I think it’s possibly because he’s getting the most votes… So glad Noah made it, love his partnership with Sharna, he seems to be a really nice, genuine man, and I loved their tango.
Haven’t seen Nastia’s or Rumer’s package yet, but it’s so predictable what dwts is tring to do, right? Sickening. Hope most of the viewers/voters can see through it too. But it’s not all over. I still have hope that Riker, Nastia or Noah will win this thing! Let’s face it, those three have the best, most versatile choreographers. And freestyles are not Val’s strength.
Don’t know which dance Nastia has next week, but I hope it’s contemporary. Derek would choreograph something out of this world for her for sure!
Andrea, yes it was this bad (worse) for Meryl and Maks, but at least you knew that Meryl had a huge voting fanbase due to the Olympics in addition to being a good (trained) dancer. I’m not so sure at all that’s the case with Rumer. With Meryl it was just insulting because everyone knew from day one that either she or Charlie was going to win. I actually think Charlie would have beaten Meryl easily if not for the desperate need for Maks to win (just in case they made him a judge).
Cindy – encore couples have been eliminated before. I only remember this off the top of my head because one of them was Derek. 🙂
The right people definitely went home.
I think they’re going to keep Rumor in the finale no matter what, even if she is on the lower ends of the votes. My prediction is either Riker or Noah will be the bottom 2 next week and for some reason, maybe Riker going home because I think Noah has the more conservative, mid-West votes.
Even if Rumor is in last next week, in terms of voting, TPTB will not send her home.
DWTSFan – we’ve also seen the opposite be true more than once. That is, the pimped one doing the encore not winning over the one who got the bad package. Nicole got several bad packages over her run on the show, actually, and Evan was pretty pimped. Although nothing compares to the pimpage seen in recent seasons. I’m sure there are plenty of other examples – like Donald Driver, for one.
As for Nastia’s package – last night was not good, but they gave her a pretty strong redemption/sympathetic one tonight.
@Princess Heidi
Ah, thanks for the clarification. I don’t remember how many times throughout the season Riker was “in jeopardy” though I do remember he was the only the last one standing with the eliminated couple once (most memorable year night). So, if he goes next week, I guess he was indeed lacking in votes at various times throughout the season. If not, maybe the show did want to prop him up a bit.
I wouldn’t be surprised at all though if the final turned out to be Nastia, Rumer, and Noah. Noah seems like much more of a DWTC-vote-getter type contestant than Riker. Love Riker but this show so isn’t his demographic. LOL
Should be a nice semi-final though regardless.
Wow, my typing sucks tonight. Apologies.
Error 1 Fixed- I don’t remember how many times throughout the season Riker was “in jeopardy” though I do remember he was the last one standing with the eliminated couple only once (most memorable year night).
Error 2 Fixed- DWTS* not DWTC.. da heck? Sorry.
Do y’all think Val has been pimped harder this season or last season?
It was time for Chris and Robert to go. Next week worries me. I don’t want to see a final without Nastia and Riker.
Val has to hope that the final 3 are Nastia and Riker. His fan base has been so vocal I would think that a majority of Houghkin and Riker Fans would keep their voting in the Hough gene pool if their team was eliminated. It is nice to have
some questions on who will win. I think the final 4 deserve to be in the semi finals.
I think Nastia could do a great contemporary dance, she mentioned it in some interview at the start of the season but if she gets it in week 9 will that influence the week 10 freestyle. I think this point was discussed with Zendaya semi final hip hop if I remember correctly.
Sounds like the right 2 went home. I know I’d rather see Noah with his limitations than Chris stomping around the dance floor. His contemporary was fine, but that Paso was rough.
Robert and Kym won each other…….
So, what I learned tonight – even if it was said tongue in cheek – Riker is a Hough – does that mean he shouldn’t win … Because the Hough’s win everything don’t you know…
Nastia is a Russian – and to people who grew up in the 60s and 70s, Russians are the bad guys. Oh yes, and she is Nasty – because I read it on the screen.
And then there is Rumer – she is an absolutely amazing dancer – and she had a hard time for a while because people were bullying her.
And just to clarify, I know that Riker is not actually a Hough and that Nastia is American and that if people did say those mean things about Rumer they were indeed bullying her and IMHO that was wrong. I am just someone who usually takes away the connotation of what I see or hear vice the denotation. And I was not pleased about what I took away from tonight’s show. Talk about spin.
My theory is that Riker has been one of those stragglers always towards the bottom once they combine the scores and votes and has just been super lucky that people either had worse scores or smaller fan bases and it’ll catch up to him at some point (Me thinks 4th or 3rd place has his name on it).
People like Ricki Lake, Chelsea Kane, Maria Menounos, Aly Raisman, and James Maslow are perfect examples of people whose fanbases were questionable all season and when it got down to the top 4 or top 3, no matter how well they scored, their lack of fanbase showed.
I really hope Ali gets to choreograph a contemporary routine for herself and Riker.
It is the one dance that is totally in her element and I would love to see Riker tackle it. I’m actually surprised they haven’t done one yet this season.
I was not impressed with that featured dance. The people were all shoving each other against walls and looking aggressive. Not my kind of “dance” I guess.
Tom made an interesting point on the show: each team is going to be mentored by one of the judges. How do you see the pairings going?
I’m just throwing out a guess here:
Rumer/Val: Len
Riker/Allison: Bruno
Nastia/Derek: Julianne
Noah/Sharna: Carrie Ann
I actually don’t know if a contemporary would be beneficial for Riker. He seems to excel in dance that are faster (aka every single one of his dances this season). I just kind of see him being awkward with slower movements and when he tried to be “vulnerable” in the VW this week it was weird and didn’t come off as vulnerable, still would be a great performance, but I don’t think it would suit him stylistically.
1 thing i caught tonight was during nastias dance center piece of the cut interview thing kenny did of clips and pieces of nastia mentioning derek was that derek knows the game quite well ex. Whatever the real producer was asking her during those clips nastia straight up told them that derek told her not to talk about it. He nos what to give the show and what to keep zipped up and quiet – not give in to the dip#$&% producers.
Ps – that pic of baby’s houghs was freakin adorable to funny and rumour is rigged so pimped beyond words first 15 minutes of the show went to her and val moronic head- like really that was pathetic
I was so excited for Dance Center, and it was a little disappointing to be honest.
I think those 4 are semifinals worthy, I’d love a Nastia-Riker-Noah final, between those 3 I don’t see an obvious winner. But if you put Rumer in the mix she suddenly is the one they’ve been telling us is the best and remember is “Vals season”.
For next week I expect:
-2 comfort-zone dance styles for Rumer, no pop songs, and Val being “all about the dancing”, 40s
-Riker getting picked on either for Allison’s choreo or not showing enough emotion or whatever similar for Nastia actually.
-Noah being slightly overscored
What a gag-fest, even Dance Center has been corrupted. So glad I DVR-d it, but even so I saw far too much of the “Val’s season” ass kissing; and the shade they threw at Nastia just made me furious. Derek, please, say “that’s it, I’m done” and leave this pathetic twisted shadow of a once-great show!
Of the 6 couples we had to choose from, I think we have the right semi-finalists. However, next week just got really scary for Nastia and Riker. As man of us suspected, Noah is a force to be reckoned with.
If Noah knocks either Riker or Nastia out of the finals, “Val’s Season” could go off the rails at the last bend. I think I’d like that…a lot! 😀 “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” 😈
I thought I’m the only one who’s feeling the bias from judges to rumer and Val .
Because I see Derek haters on dwts Facebook page .
Sometimes I even wish Derek not to come back anymore cause I really can’t stand Derek haters saying ‘it’s dancing with Derek ‘ ‘ his ego !’ ‘ he’s not letting his partner dance ‘ blah blah .
Clearly , rumer & Val is gonna win in the end . Not hate to him but I’m just frustrated by the overly cheesy fans .
The show is really pushing Val and Rumer down our throats, I suspect Val will finally get his MBT and the 3 of them can display them in their DWM studios. Gag. I wonder who they are going to pimp next season. Who has not gotten an MBT yet? Raise your hands, pros!
I actually agree w/ you PH – I think Charlie is the better dancer. Meryl in her dances w/ Maks mostly just posed and emoted. Charlie actually danced.
#Matt–excellent point and perfect examples to support it. Will be interesting to see how it plays out. Only question I would have is that if Nastia or Rumer win I wouldn’t necessarily believe it was their fanbases rather Derek or Vals that make it happen. IMO I don’t think Sharna or Allison have anywhere near the fan base of those 2.
Kim, Val has less than half the followers compared to Derek on social media. Among dance fans, I think Allison is more popular than Val
I think I will miss seeing Chris, I liked how they had to teach him the beats and practicing with headphones, reminds of my two left feet also.
I am glad that Nastia and Derek had a chance to discuss last night package, but that dance center was out of line. Hopefully, it will work to her advantage. Also, reinforcing the Riker as a Hough, do y’all think that Nastia and Riker are sharing the same vote pool, causing one of them to be more in jeopardy?
I still like Rumer (I was lucky, I did miss the beginning pimpin) I am not sure I like the direction they discussed taking classical or something like that…I would love to see her shine in a different light, but not happening with her partner. I saw something she posted last night and it was just sheer excitement and silly fun. That is the side I which we could see instead of Val’s vision.
Also, did anyone see the picture of the Derek giving Rumer a big sweep her off her feet hug last night. He is a gentleman and I bet she was thinking….why couldn’t I have had him 🙂 or maybe they were discussing Broadway Plans…they would be cute!
@ bean….Noah wasn’t even on stage when Willow was eliminated. He was the first one safe and lights off.
I have noticed that left side of his mouth has problems moving properly. Probably after the severe fascial injuries he suffered, you know, in combat. Broken jaw…lost several teeth…..scars.
I highly expect the same avoidance of the dating issue when Robert and kym are on gma tommorrow but I hope I’m wrong. For Tom to say it….that’s saying something. Sad to see Robert go but as for chris, he went out on a semi high (would have said a high but that paso was pretty odd). Josh groban needs to sing at my wedding if I ever become a millionaire lol. That voice is awesome.
I did not like the dance with Travis and Allison tonight. It almost felt like it was a dance depicting domestic violence or something, the way they kept grabbing faces and shoulders and pushing people up against the walls etc. Just my opinion of course. I am glad Chris and Robert are gone; Noah should be the next to go and then between Riker, Rumer and Nastia I don’t really care. Not sure why TPTB keep having Maddie on the show….I liked her dance and I liked his singing but I have to say that I love Jewel’s version of “Somewhere over the Rainbow” the best of them all.
I think the 4 celebs left all have questionable fanbases but at the end what matters is if they are getting votes from outside their fanbases (or their pros)
Vals fanbase and Janels PLL fanbase only got them 3rd place last season, Witney didnt had a massive fanbase either but America loved Alfonso and that was enough to beat Sadie and Mark. I think that might be the case w Noah is getting a LOT of the regular viewers votes maybe enough to past at least one of the other 3 and w the scores so close between the big 3 the margins get smaller.
I am more curious as to who will be the sacrificial lamb to keep Rumer in the Finals, and I agree that probably Riker will get 4th. And then the freestyles will dictate a lot if Allison or Sharna made it to the Finals, Vals choreo for the freestyle automatically falls on 3rd place for me.
I thought some of the Dance Centre was funny but the way they did Riker and Nastia’s segments made them look bad. I understand it’s meant to be a joke and poke fun at them but it was unfair to make Nastia look like a puppet who gave the interviewer a hard time/refused to answer. Plus when Len started saying she was a great dancer etc. he was cut off. We already know Riker is a Hough cousin… so bringing it up again felt like, “Of course he’s good. He only gets the spotlight cause of his family affiliation.”
Maybe I’m taking it too seriously cause I’m annoyed by the pimp job though. My brother watched his first ever episode of DWTS tonight and already caught on to the way they pump ValenRue up. Do they always do an encore dance on results shows?
Nastia is definitely getting the votes so in order to make way for TPTB’s chosen one aka Val, they need to try their hardest to eliminate the strongest competitor/biggest threat. I’m just suspicious why they never placed Nastia as “the bottom” two. I got a feeling TPTB doesn’t want the general audience to vote harder and persuade audience into thinking Nastia is safe. I think Noah is getting the votes too. Riker to me is questionable. If TPTB give another bad package or low scoring Nastia or whatever they plan to do next week then to me Nastia will be the “Charlie White” of this season. My gut feeling say TPTB think Riker and Noah might be easier to beat against their Val. Let’s see. If Nastia gets eliminated next week then Val finally get his precious MBT.
@Lotus – A lot of Val’s fans wouldn’t even vote for Janel. I was more surprised Bethany didn’t make the finals with her and Derek’s combined fanbase. As for Rumer, she seems to have the smallest fanbase of her own, but who knows how many fans of her parents are voting. Val’s fans like her. She may be winning over the general audience, but I’m skeptical of that. I always thought it was a bit strange how she turned away Janel’s fanbase. I’d take all the extra votes I could get if I were on a show based off votes.
To clarify my own comment I think some people are still splitting votes between Riker and Nastia so by placing Riker in jeopardy people will vote for him and forget about Nastia.
The interview with Nastia and Erin made me think of the old joke about the olympics – where the Russian judges always overscored their own ice skaters (she fell down, only did a single axel but still – a TEN from the Russian judge)
It is what it is like on DWTS – the pimped couple doesn’t do a rumba, it’s a rumb-ango, but a 10 from Len. The non-pimped couple (usually derek’s partners or poor Ralph or charlie) can do a perfect dance and it’s an 8 from Len.
What was the jump the shark moment of this show not being about the celeb but about the pro? And like the millennial kids who get a trophy for just showing up to a game. I think it was Tony’s season with Melissa, where it was ‘he hasn’t won a mirror ball’ and ‘she’s the only one left who didn’t win a mirror ball’
#Thaina(#70) why would you think people would be vote splitting between Nastia and Riker? I could see it will Willow as there fanbase is the same age group and demo, but most people who followed Nastia’s career would probably have no clue who Riker was.
I’m late to the party but tonight I was so upset by the first 15 minutes, I literally could not watch and turned off my television. My husband had to tell me Nastia is safe and then I went back and actually watched it.. I felt so bad for Nastia. Every aspect of her coverage was unacceptable except for Derek’s consoling her and then their calling her safe.
I have been disappointed, disheartened and frustrated by this show before but never furious. Tonight I was so enraged I wanted to be Elvis and shoot my tv.
I’m elated that Nastia survived and hope things will be different for the next two weeks. I’m praying Derek’s ankle heals enough for him to dance. Love Sasha to death but I think Nastia looks so much better dancing with Derek.
If I remember correctly, tonight is the 4th time Riker has been in jeopardy. Noah has only been in jeopardy twice and was called safe first, for what it’s worth.
Derek has an army that is getting bigger by the day. Val dosent have fans – he has delusional brainless immature little snot heads and no matter what they say or do will not come anywhere close to dereks loyal legion army of fans. There’s 2 major reasons why derek hasn’t placed lower then 6th (which was back when he was 23 hes 29 now) during his career on the show, is
1. He is just so flippin talented – talent that’s unmatched not even A listers could match – so I’ll leave that at that.
2. He fans r dedicated and loyal (I should no I detest dwts with all my guts- but I still watch to support derek and that’s it) I no people say this alot but I’m serious when I say that once derek leaves I leave and I no for fact that many fans ( mmmmmaaaannnnmyyyy) fans aka dereks army will leave alone with him. Leaving the show in the dust and letting it rott becuse without dereks army watchin ratings will sourly dry out
@Miss J #69, I do like Val, but am not voting for him currently, Sharna gets my votes currently. I liked him when he was with Zendaya, but with Janel he completely lost me, but he is regaining me as a fan this season. The Janel fans that won’t vote for Rumor are just crazy teens who still comment things like team janelskiy forever on every Instagram picture they get the chance to and have no real perception of what is going on. These are the fans who don’t like Rumor because they believe Janel should still be on the show dancing with Val.
I was not surprised that Bethany didn’t make the final for the same reason I won’t be surprised if Riker doesn’t….their fan bases are too young and the main 18-49 audience who watches DWTS in the end aren’t going to vote for them when its down to the wire and their favorite could go home. Sadie was a different story because she had the Christian vote.
Of the four left, Riker would be the biggest shock for me if he won the mirror ball. The rest I could see and could justify a reason why they won, but Riker appeals to such a young fan base, and unlike Shawn Johnson, does not have a true way to connect with the 18-49 audience.
Then if you add the pro fan bases in Derek has the most, Val second, Sharna third, and I would put Allison last, she may have more “followers” than Sharna, but I think Sharna appeals to the DWTS audience more and most of Allison’s followers are from SYTYCD so who knows if they even vote. I’m excited for next week. No matter who is eliminated TPTB are going to promote it as a “shocking elimination.”
No way is Allison more popular than Val. This is DWTS not SYTYCD, Allison is probably one of if not the least popular pro on the show right now. I don’t think I’ve read anything positive about Allison online, most comments are along the lines of “she shouldn’t be on the show” “wish Riker had a different partner” etc etc.
While the pro fan bases can matter, I think the only one that down to wire could honestly affect the outcome would be Derek’s. Even just going by his social media following he not only outranks all the pros by a landslide but pretty much dominates all the celeb contestants except for Riker. Then there is the fact that Derek was pretty much selling out Radio City every night(I’m saying Derek because the fact that they went from having to add shows to having to sell BOGO tickets after Derek’s injury says something) and that the Move tours are sales successes. Derek is in many ways more a “star” then those being billed as ones on the show. So if it does come down to relying on the fan bases of the pros then as long as Derek is in the game, the other pros are pretty much screwed there. Regardless of how loud the “anti-Derek” brigade loves to be on social media and DWTS forums, ticket sales don’t lie in terms of how many actually are not “anti-Derek”.
Now whether or not the producers don’t want Derek to win again, that is an entirely different ballgame. But I think just going by the numbers, Derek’s fanbase trumps the “Anybody Derek” crowd hands down and could probably tip the scales more to his favor than say Val’s fanbase.
#61 Ria- I just saw your post of ” I suspect Val will finally get his MBT and the 3 of them can display them in their DWM studios. Gag.” and it made me laugh because I could so see them erecting a shelf complete with special lighting and plaque.
It makes it more funny when you think that Derek has five of his own and just put them away in his office at home. Of course Derek also just plopped his Emmy on the coffee table next to the TV remote so maybe that’s not a fair comparison. lol
Michelle, really, NYSS had to start selling BOGO tickets after Derek’s injury? I didn’t know that. I bet Derek feels very guilty about that
Michelle, I don’t even know why I said that. I went out last night with my friends for dinner and came back late. I was tired 🙂
I just wanted to add that I thought the “Hough babies” in the Dance Center segment was absolutely hilarious and really clever. And I am also hoping that one of these “Hough babies”, namely the injured one, takes home the well-deserved prize of his 6th MBT.
I am pulling an ALL NIGHTER next week to help ensure Nastia makes the finals…if she doesn’t I SWEAR TO GOD I am DONE W/DWTS!!!!
After last night’s pimpage of the chosen couple, I really wonder if the producers have made some kind of deal with Val. They will do whatever they can to promote him and Rumer and, if that doesn’t work and he doesn’t win, then it is due to the fans and he can’t blame it on something they did or didn’t do. Either that or they are getting their kicks pitting super fans against each other, lots of social media buzz and increased interest in the show. The difference between this and Meryl and Maks, imo, is that Meryl had a large following of fans and Rumer does not,so the producers are creating that buzz for her. Just a thought..
No, I don’t think that Riker and Nastia are splitting votes. I can’t see any logical reason they would, as I don’t believe Derek and Riker or Riker and Nastia have even remotely overlapping fanbases.
Did anyone notice that there hasn’t been a twitter event this season? Maybe because the pimpee isn’t in the twitter/social media sweet spot like other years….
While they could try and score Noah very low to ensure the top three make the finals I do still have a feeling he’ll oust one of them. I think of the top three Rumer and Riker are at most risk. While they are trying to make Nastia as unlikable as possible with her packages I do think she’s getting the votes (on top of Derek’s fan base). I would LOVE it to be Rumer but I have a feeling she’ll get another 80 just to ensure she makes it to the finals. Meanwhile they’ll probably score Riker about 3 or 4 points lower than her so it’s just enough for a shocking elimination.
I also noticed that Sueb. I was hoping there would be a Twitter vote for encore dance between the two perfect scoring trios. Last season in the 2nd week result show there was a Twitter vote to choose between Janel and Lea. Is it a coincidence in both situations TPTB took the path that benefitted Val. Who’s being pimped again?
BTW, Nasti’s dance has far more views and likes on FB than Rumer’s from past Monday.
Does anybody know the song Travis wall and his company danced to last night?
“Seven Nation Army” by the White Stripes
#90 Sam – it’s a White Stripes song called “Seven Nation Army”
Here is my speculation, Val takes a win so that Maks becomes Lens replacement. If Val didn’t win, then it might be to much favoritism to Family.
Rumer just reminds me of my sister and friends, so I have a hard time turning away. My hope is Val can dazzle us into an earned win if that is the case above.
Unlike many of you, I actually don’t see Rumer winning – especially since they seem to be throwing her in our face at every turn. They’re trying wayyyy too hard to make her happen – which smacks of desperation to me. The fact that they seem to be doing everything in their power to turn people off of Nastia says to me that she’s getting too many votes – and they need to do something to temper that. The difference between Meryl’s pimping and Rumer’s pimping, as Heidi mentioned, is that Meryl really didn’t need the pimping – she already had a huge fanbase. I think any pimping they did was likely to ensure that she got more votes that Charlie, who she was likely splitting votes with for at least part of the season. Rumer’s got a tough row to hoe, going up against an Olympian – so what do you do when you need a C-list-at-best actress (who is more famous due to who her parents are then her own acting chops) to win over a decorated Olympian that is also an amazing dancer? Promote the C-lister at every chance, and paint the Olympian in the most unflattering light possible. Thing is, I think a lot of folks see right through the nonsense – even Mama Spence, who I consider to be a good example of an average viewer who doesn’t keep up with internet chatter, turned to me last night and said “Geez, they sure don’t want Nastia to win, do they?”
So I guess I pose this challenge to all of you who have allowed yourselves to be convinced that Rumer’s win is set in stone: every time you find yourself getting fed up with the pimping, go create another account to vote with. And then use it to vote for someone other than Rumer – I honestly doubt she’s got this in the bag, if people would just wake up.
As a 53 year-old college graduate, I can attest the the fact, as a fan of Val, I’m not a “delusional, immature snot head.”
Some of us do realize when we’re being played – and insulted. I have strong opinions as well, but I won’t post it here because people like who they like. People like Val, great! People like Derek, great!
No need for kindergarten name-calling.
Isn’t adding a new account in some ways cheating?
Only my opinion; This is excluding our Pro Dancers influence. The main demographic of voters for DWTS are not going to vote for a nose-ring wearing tatooed star with this way to edgy appearance over an Olympian and a war hero. Plain and simple. I am in that demographic. Have I crossed a line here?
Well, as long as I am in this deep, lets go the rest of the way. ….. Oh my, I just erased most of this post. I went way to far on the erased portion.
It is in NO WAYS cheating, Terasia. They encourage people to create new accounts to vote – why? Because it gets the ABC more hits and makes them more money.
OMG Courtney, you just said in a way more elegant and concise way my feelings. I will still not reenter the erased portion. Way over the top.
@GinnyD – I actually agree with you, GinnyD – I think too often, people forget who the main voting demographic of DWTS is: middle-aged housewives that tend more towards the conservative end of the spectrum. They like their Olympians and vets (and anyone else that may be considered a symbol of national pride – some NFL players would probably fit the bill, too), they tend to also enjoy their soaps, and they seem to dislike a lot of the trappings of Hollywood – and I think Rumer and that nepotism that have made her famous may fit under that umbrella. The tattoos and nose ring may not help.
I don’t necessarily think there’s any right or wrong about it – people like what they like, and they relate better to some people better than others. It is what it is.
I was so sad to see Chris and Witney leave tonight. I grew to really love Chris and I’m a HUGE Witney fan. They were so classy during the elimination and it was lovely to see how much the show meant to him. Witney did an amazing job with Chris, she was so kind and patient and bought out the best in him. They can both be very proud of their journey together and I think they will remain close friends after the show. It’s a shame they didn’t meet before the bachelor actually, they have great chemistry and would make a gorgeous couple. Just my opinion! Lol
A few thoughts on the rest of the show;
I didn’t like Travis Wall’s dance…this is dwts, not sytycd. I way preferred Lindsay and Keo’s 2 second bumper! It really annoyed me that Allison and Jenna were featured in Travis’ dance. Allison was featured in a contemporary dance last season, we get it, she can do contemporary. Feature one of the other (far better) pros for a change and send Allison to do more lessons in ballroom/latin. As for Jenna…I liked her until Val decided to keep her in his back pocket. I feel like she will be the female equivelant of Val soon. The pimping is obviously already starting. I sound super bitchy but I am so tired of seeing Allison on the show. I loved her when she was originally on sytycd but she doesn’t fit in on dwts in my opinion. I feel like TPTB are trying to make Allison ‘happen’. They had to give her a star that was basically already trained in ballroom (Ryker competed against Witney and Lindsay when they were younger) otherwise it would have been another terrible season for her. I hope Allison and Ryker are eliminated next. I really like Ryker but I don’t think Allison deserves to be one of the final pros standing for the season.
I’m starting to like Rumer more and more. It’s a shame she wasn’t partnered with Mark, I think they would have been a fab dance couple. I don’t think the pimping is as bad as last season. Val
and Janel were pimped to the max and they pushed the showmance down our necks. Witney has never once been pimped or favored by TPTB and Witfonso still managed to win! This gives me hope for Nastia and Derek winning the mirrorball!!
I agree Ginny and Courtney, the main demographics love their Olympians and vets as a symbol of national pride. I think that’s why they tried to paint Nastia as a Russian yesterday. It disturbed me.
Then there are the rare middle age, liberal wife/mother/professionals who vote for a gay African American!
Jeremy, can it. Even if Kathleen refers to herself as “bitchy”, I won’t accept another poster lobbing at her.
Which is why I said “people like what they like”, Jillglove. And for the record – this young-professional-libertarian-in-her-early-30’s threw votes to the “gay African American” – not because he was either of those things, but because I thought he was a good dancer that was getting too hard of a time from the judges.
Always love your Mama Spence’s comments on the show, Courtney. She has a way of saying things about the show that that is not only accurate, but worth pondering over. Do you think you can do an article of Mama Spence’s comments/quotes on the show, say off season? I think it’s gold.
Would like to have seen Robert and Kym remain. Loved the chemistry between the two. I mean losing out to a tattooed one arm, one leg uh, dancer…. is all politics. No we didn’t like it. Nor Erin Andrews’ backward sway when Robert tried to kiss her. Is Erin Andrews a Lesbian? How many women pass on a $300m kiss? Not too many. Cannot believe (nor could she) that Brooke got a phone call telling her she was fired–and now this for a replacement? And we clearly see who the faves are and they do remain to the bitter end. Even when they’re sidelined, taken to the hospital, and return still injured, but still there in the competition. But dwts judges, you must know that you are misreading the TV audience. (And probably don’t care). And Carly, why couldn’t you have given us “Call Me Maybe” instead of that tune easily forgotten? Am I the only viewer that was expecting this? And, hey, I’ve heard a rumor that Rumer is staying and staying and staying. Guess we will all have to wait and see.
Court, that’s is why I voted for him as well. If you thought I had other motives, please share! It sounds like you do. I’m not a label person, but one could say “war hero” or “Olympian” are as well.
Not all of us middle age women are housewives, watch soaps or are conservative. In fact most of my middle aged friends voted for Riker. That was my point.
It’s a wonder my eyes didn’t get stuck in the back of my head with how hard they rolled upon reading your comment, 1Ronald. So you must think Erin is a prostitute, since it’s assumed she should just stand there and accept an unsolicited kiss from a man simply because his bank account is large? I can’t decide if your comment is sexist, misogynistic, or just plain idiotic. And the implication that her not wanting to accept said unsolicited kiss from a man somehow means she’s a lesbian? PLEASE. I have half a mind to put you on comment moderation while you contemplate the offensiveness of that statement.
So help me god, there is something in the water today…
I think another reason Rumer isn’t a sure thing for the win is because of Val.
He has a pretty atrocious record of getting a celeb in the final 4 yet not getting the win. I think part of it is his personality. He doesn’t give off a warm, fuzzy vibe.
Maks, for all his faults, could be quite charming and charismatic when he wanted to. I don’t get any of that with Val. I just think he doesn’t have one of those made for TV personalities.
WTF Is going on here today!
Um Ronald last time I looked ERIN controls who touches her! One could say he took liberties assuming she wanted to be kissed. Oh and you used the lesbian card. Wow!
That tattooed man lost his arm and leg protecting your rights that you taken liberty of here. The first amendment.
I actually Liked last nights package of Nastia it showed she is not a cold person like they tried to portray her the day before and she is sensitive& was pretty upset to almost tearing up that must have struck with ppl and Derek trying to console and comfort her shows they have good partnership and have the chemistry so I guess that will work in her favor also saw few of mark fans throwing in their support to houghkin looks good.
Now why TPTB all of sudden want Nastia look mean? Only reason I can think of is that she must be right up there getting the votes more tan their fav so she is a major threat so lets do what we can to bring her down, but looks like its backfiring on them with Derek being pissed also mark being pissed and missing the show this week having both Mark and Derek pissed is not going to help them now or for DWST future.
If Riker gets the boot next week Noah,Nastia VS Rummer I don’t c rummer winning that she has no chance against a war hero and a olympic and if its Riker Rumer Nastia I still find it difficult that Rummer can actually beat Nastia based on performance or votes unless they throw all the votes out and say I will give the MBT only to VAL coz VAL can not win one on his own
#106 Sorry but that made no sense at all” tattooed one arm, one leg uh, dancer ” Am I watching the same show? Erin being Lesbian I feel I am back in high school 🙁
Holy s***! to comment #106!
I think Noah deserved to stay on dance quality alone. I really think there was a clear gap between him and the bottom 2 couples in that respect. Just comparing the trio round, Noah’s was at least worthy of a semifinalist, unlike Robert’s, at least to my eyes
See, as much as I LOVE how much the mods here have this place on lockdown, when you let the occasional comment through that is so offensive or bizarre that I just can’t help but laugh. I mean – wow. Internet troll or real-life troll, is the question.
That was my question too Fig, just stirring up trouble for the “fun” of it, or really thinks like that. yikes
I definitely agree that historically I wouldn’t think Rumer would have it in the bag and if she was partnered with a different pro or it was a few seasons ago I wouldn’t be worried about it. I just keep thinking about the massive pimping and manipulation and people starting to buy into it. I just don’t know how much faith I put in the intelligence of the general audience to see through the bullshit. People believe what they are told by the judges and the packages. She really doesn’t have her own fan base though and I don’t think Val can carry them…ugh…I keep going back and forth on what I think will happen. I think it largely depends on the next weeks and the freestyles.
The other problem is I spend too much time on DWTS sites reading what people are saying and your opinion starts to get influenced by a subset of fans that don’t represent the mass audience.
I need a drink. *shaking head* I have no idea what’s in the air today.
I agree Mr. A, Noah’s quality of movements are better than Robert and Chris’. I have a feeling Riker is getting eliminated next week unless Noah’s scores are FAR below the other three.
It will be interesting if the judges give everyone 10s in the finals and leave the results to the voting public. That’ll make it clear who was leading in the public votes.
Since the finals is only 1 hour, i’m guessing the couples will only do the freestyle. unless they bring back where all the couples danced to the same song and judges ranked them. That’ll be a nice opportunity to pimp Rumer further.
Courtney, make it a double.
There is a god!! Prince Farming is finally gone!! I was perplexed when Witney said – I can’t remember word for word – that this season has been the most rewarding to her. For reals? Winning a MBT with Alfonzo Freaking Ribeiro was less rewarding than stomping around with this dude? Um….OK. Totally LOLing here…
As for the unflattering package of Nastia – for me personally I do not take that stuff so seriously. They show practically everyone in a bad light throughout the season. Remember Noah? Suzanne? Charlotte? I have half a brain in my head to overlook these packages. I hope other people can look past this nonsense and not let it affect their voting. It’s about the dancing – not the pre-dance packages!
With regard to Rumer – I like her a lot and I hope she’s in the final two. I also hope Nastia is the other final 2 person. I prefer Rumer over Nastia but it has nothing to do with Nastia personally. I get it that she’s just a normally reserved person – I’m that way too. I don’t dislike her at all. It’s just my personal preference to choose Rumer’s style of dancing over Nastia’s. If Nastia does win? I’ll be perfectly fine with it. We’ll see what happens…
Now, having said all this – I have a very strong feeling that NOAH might actually end up winning this whole thing. It’ll be good…
Eh, the pros kind of always say in the midst of their seasons that “it’s their favorite one ever” so I don’t put TOO much stock into it. Cheryl said that with Antonio Sabato, after she had said that with Jack, and Rob, and – you get my point. Once they are further removed from the seasons they can show a little more favortism based on friendships that last, etc. Karina has spoken very highly of more than a few of her partners, but she always points out that Ralph is her favorite – but she didn’t say that while in the middle (or just ending) another partnership.
The problem that I had with Nastia’s package is that it perpetuated an image that she’s been struggling against on DWTS and throughout her career – and DIDN’T bother to show context or resolution. Granted, they did a decent job of showing another side of her during the results show, but I’m not sure that Dance Center bit did her any favors (as funny as it was).
I agree Jillglove. Josi (#76), you need to seriously cool it with the name calling. Some of your posts are just out of control lately. I, for one, have had enough.
I think Riker will be eliminated next week, simply because Nastia and Rumer are definitely going to be in the finale. After all the pimping, TPTB are not gonna suddenly let go of their poster star, so Rumer will definitely get through! Nastia I think will too with the help of her own and Derek’s fan base combined. As mentioned before Noah is just perfect for the demographic that watches the show, and is probably getting a lot of the votes.
Which leaves Riker. He has a very loyal and slightly older fan base, unlike the other young stars previously on the show. They vote for him, but the problem is their number becomes small when it gets to this point of the show, where only 4 contestants are left. The votes are less divided. He will definitely need to ace his dances next week, and get the viewers votes in order to make it. I do hope he stays since I really want to see his and Nastia’s freestyle.
I’m probably in the minority, but I didn’t like the Dance Center bit. I was cringing through most of it. My heart just broke for Nastia – I thought it was awlful. Not a fan of mean-spirited humor.
#122 How clutch would that be? They try to pimp this as Val’s season, and Rumer (Val) vs Nastia (Derek) again, and Noah and Sharna come out of almost nowhere to sweep up the mirrorball, sans pimping they have for Val and even to a lesser extent wanting Allison to happen.
Derek has more than earned his success, and I would love to see what Sharna can do for a freestyle, because I think she’s just as creative. It’s hard to say someone who has blown it with a string of perceived ringers “deserves” it over someone who was thrown into the fire with Andy Dick her first season, thrown into a sacrificial lamb role at the altar of a showmance, and partnered with 2 guys who had no interest putting in the work.
Unfortunately, they know who their main demo is and that demo eats what they’re spoonfed.
#107: I am completely appalled by your disrespectful commentary. Unbelievable.
I am too, DW! I don’t know how such hateful people live with themselves. Court, ‘what’s in the air today’ indeed.
1Ronald and Josi. Get out of here. I can not belive what you two have just said.
1Ronald lets start with you shall I. Noah might be tattoed and his dance limitations might be more than others’ but he is more of a man you will ever be. You imagine having your arm and leg blown off to defend YOUR right to be an american citizen and equally my right to be a british citizen. America LOVES Noah that is why he is a Semi Finalist and he deserves it. IMO Noah deserves a place in the FINAL. Now moving on to Erin as has said previous she controls who touches her. His kiss might have caught her off guard and she swerved. The Carley Ray comment. Why should she sing CMM she is not there to sing an older song. When these singers go on press they will only sing the song that is out as she wants sales.
Now on to Josi If you apparently watch DWTS DESPITE the fact you hate it. You are a FAN and to think the show will rot without Derek is a stupid statement. DWTS was huge without him in S1 through 6 (ratings would suggest more so, but that is the topic of another conversation). Yes Derek is talented but so are others Sharna, Emma, Cheryl, Karina and Mark are JUST as talented. Lets face it to be a pro on DWTS you must be talented.
Dear oh Dear oh Dear people on here make my eyes pop out.
See, I’m trying to reconcile my desire that the pimpage doesn’t work with the realisation that it will likely never stop. Seasons 18, 19 and 20 have all been devoted to making sure one of the Chmerkovskiy brothers gets his trophy. When it worked in season 18, said brother went away but when it didn’t last season he came back pimpier than ever. I shudder to think what season 21 might be like if Rumer and Val don’t win. That said there’s always the possibility that 1 trophy per brother won’t be enough for them. The Houghs have 7 between them, so maybe Val won’t leave til he has 6. Who’s with me in starting up a new show, identical in format but produced by the good people of this site? We can take the pros that haven’t been pimped, and the people who’ve been active victims of pimpage and do the whole show but better. We just need a large ballroom and a primetime slot, and Dancing Without the Fam is go.
“came back pimpier than ever” thanks for the laugh. As true as it is, it’s still funny.
Just wanted to put my opinion on the Travis and company routine (that ending was my fav part) but couldn’t help but notice the other post. I usually don’t feed trolls but will say this: if rather deal with Noah instead of you but then again I assume a lot of people do.
Anyways, I’m going to forget about Richards post and get back to the Travis dance. I was expecting a lot from it but couldn’t help but think “that’s it?” But then the fall/drop from the wall towards the end of the dance got me and I was impressed. So hopefully Travis has more unexpected stuff like that in their routines. Come to see Allison with them though. In a weird way I feel like Allison has really proved something this season and is more comfortable on the show and I love that.
All this talk about Riker leaving makes me sad. Remember, I am the biased Riker fan. I think he is great and I think Allison has been darling. Her little leap into the air after the VW was adorable. She is such a happy spirit. So here I am putting myself out there – I want Riker to win!
Overall – I enjoy this show very much – don’t watch every episode or every season – but I enjoy the show. I am not a pro-this Pro or that Pro watcher – I like them all (some more than others and this season that “other” is Allison). I also enjoy Tom (best host EVER – IMO); I enjoy the judges (most of the time – CAI sometimes makes me mute the sound and turn away from the TV); I enjoy the progression (or not) of the “stars”; but most of all I LOVE what this show has done for dance. I just love that dancers (who often work without recognition and in the background, all the while performing great athletic feats) are being appreciated and recognized for their dedication and training to their craft.
I also enjoy this site (most of the time) – a lot of knowledge and insight here – thanks all!
So I’m hoping Riker will win! I want to see him do an amazing freestyle with Allison and am hoping he takes the MBT. BUT if he doesn’t – then I’ll applaud the clap and most probably be back here in the Fall!
Sorry last post. Did anyone else love what they did with dance center with jerry taking the footage of Robert and kym? I found that to be the funniest thing ever.
I have a question–aren’t there normally 5 couples in the semi-finals? Are there only going to be 3 supersize freestyles this season? I’m just a little confused…
Amen, Courtney. The old adage I prefer is “shut up and vote”. 😀
Sometimes you gotta leave the bad ones, Fig, because the public shaming is so much more effective than us blocking them. 🙂
It’s just so rare that a young star gets to the last 2 or wins. To do it, you need to capture the hearts of the older demographic as well as having the kids on your side which is hard to do especially when you have someone like Noah still in the competition. The last two to do it were probably Sadie and Zendaya. I can’t remember a young male making it to the end since Kyle Massey. It’s a shame as I’d love to see a Riker Rumer Nastia finale but I see him finishing similar to James Maslow or Bethany Mota. If the encore is decided by twitter, Riker would get it. But that simply doesn’t transfer into votes.
I’ve been trying to find the right words since I read a certain comment earlier, but damn… I still can’t find them. The comment about Noah along with the assumption about Erin was enough to ignite rage. Then the thought that if Erin did accept the kiss, there would be someone equally as ignorant probably calling her a whore somewhere… I can’t. There’s not enough tequila for this.
Yea!!!! Rumer and Val got into the semi-finals!!! I know that Robert was not all that great but man did I really enjoy him. He was just so happy to be on the show and it showed every single week. But hey I can still watch him on Shark Tank 🙂
Finally had a chance to watch the DVR from last night. Have to say I’m glad I had the ability to fast forward through most of the Val and Rumer celebration hour otherwise known as the DWTS results show.
Now I can see why Derek posted that Instagram Monday night calling out that package. To hear that hurt little girl voice come out of the strong, confident Nastia when she was with Derek and said, “I know…but now everyone’s gonna think I’m…” my heart broke. The fact that the package bothered her so much that she was clinging to Derek and that upset is just wrong. At least they showed that moment and how she felt about it but still, they then turned around and used it for the unnecessary Dance Center piece.
The producers deserve the shade Derek and Nastia are now giving them especially since this is the third time they have used her package to paint a negative picture.
I am a little conflicted about Noah still being there. It’s very hard to judge someone who has to dance in a completely different way due to injury.
I’m glad Robert finally got the boot. Love him on Shark Tank, but he can’t move, forgets choreography, and has literally zero musicality, so I’d have sent him packing two weeks ago instead of Patti.
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Thanks for the thoughts, the laughs, the crazies and of course the Mods who seem to pull it all together in a workable, cohesive way. Or hell, maybe it’s that “this is our site and we will ban who we want attitude,” that I like! And yep, I’ve been under the glass before. Certainly makes you stop, think, re-read and THEN post. Off to open more accounts. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Shutting up now and voting like hell on Monday night for Derek & Nastia.
I’ll miss Kym. I’ve really enjoyed seeing her back again.
Speaking of our little Amazon Aussie, I just got done watching this week’s Rupaul’s Drag Race, when lo and behold Kym shows up!
She, along with Carson Kressley who’s a judge this season, coached the queens in a dance-off main challenge inspired by DWTS.
It was awesome! She was as kind on this show as she always is on DWTS.
Val’s fan base may not be that large but when you add in the fanbases of the entire C-fam, Peta, Zendaya, etc, it may not be so small. I don’t think my powering voting is going to mean much, but I’m sure going stay up all night voting.
My Rankings:
1. Nastia/Derek – they are the best, they earned it.
2. Riker/Ali – not my first choice but if he wins, I’m fine with it.
3. Noah/Sharna – inspired by him but cannot see him winning the MBT.
4. Rumer/Val – go home Val. Sick of the pimping.
#Ananya you misread my post. I was not comparing # of Derek to Val fans nor how that would factor into the winner. The point was made in reference to a previous post someone made that if the 2 of them end up there it would be more due to the fans of the pro’s vs. fans of celebs. Also as has been said here many times social media #’s don’t necessarily translate to votes…..look at Cody Simpson last year
For those of you who did not care for the wall dance, a heads up. I just saw Allison and Riker’s contemporary. More of the same. I got about 5 minutes in and stopped.
Sorry I’m not a fan of throwing your body around and wide-stance jerky movement stuff. Oy!
I believe this will be a very good and tight semi-finals anyway can win it all. I have no idea who will be eliminated Tuesday Night could be anyone of them. Score wise it would be Noah & Sharna. Someone needs to go and I hope its Riker, but that’s my opinion and a lot of people like Riker. I don’t believe Rumer is being pimped out if she was being pimped she would have been at the top of the leader board every week she had had her ups and downs. Rumer is a very good dancer not saying she deserved an 80 but close to it. I am voting my heart out for Rumer I vote on both ABC.com and Facebook and give her about 30 to 40 votes. since week 1 I wanted a Rumer,Nastia and Noah finale hope it comes true. anyways good luck to all 4 of these couples may the best couple win. Go Rumer I love ya, see a lot of comments that Rumer doesn’t have a big fan-base well she has at least 1 fan and that’s me she has an OK fan-base people do like her and its just cause of who her parents are that has nothing to do with it. I don’t think Riker has a big fan-base either. go Rumer win it all. it will come down to fan-bases this Tuesday. please stop saying negative things about Rumer shes a great dancer its not pimpage its the voters that has her here this long.
@Jara #148, I agree with you if Val makes the finale you will see tweets and instagram posts blasted out by the entire fam (Maks, Val, Tony, Peta, Sharna, Jenna, Artem and Henry) but Zendaya, Meryl, and Sherri Shepard are others I expect to see lend their support.
I’m never one to stay up all night voting, I give my votes on all 3 platforms and use my rommate’s accounts to do the same then let the fates have it. Should be an interesting finale. Excited to see how all of this turns out.
Kim, I don’t think that applies to pros the way it does to celebs. The pros have fanbases BECAUSE of that show. If follows that their followers then vote for them. The percentage of their followers who actually vote is likely FAR, FAR higher than it is for some celebs.
Derek has over 1.1 million followers on Instagram to Val’s 600k. On Twitter, the disparity is larger, Derek with 623k to val with 240k. It’s very hard to believe that doesn’t play a part. That said – I don’t think the pros can carry it on their own. I think if you have the general viewers behind you and you are Val, you win over Derek, despite the disparity. The question is – does he??
Matt, you got to say what you wanted, we will say what we want, negative or positive. If you can’t handle that, hit the road.
I sincerely hope Nastia’s fans are voting because from what I see on Facebook, people LOATHE Derek. Seriously, they were actually happy about Derek’s injury. Sometimes I wish Derek would leave this show for some place he’ll get some respect. Then I think, DWTS without Derek would suck and anyway, haters gonna hate, hate, hate. 😀
If by some misfortune Nastia DOES get eliminated, I would want Riker to win. I know that Allison doesn’t have enough experience but I would definitely pick her over Val, since the odds of Noah winning are low.
Also, could anyone clarify for me if Val’s choreography has been sucky just these past two seasons or has it always been like this? Because I actually like both Rumer and Janel, and I feel like it’s Val’s fault they became kind of one – note. To me Val’s best choreography this season was his Foxtrot. It’s a pity because I felt like any other choreographer like Mark or Derek might have done better with Rumer/Janel.
Anushka, I would totally ignore the negative FB posts. If you look through the various posts you will see it’s mostly the same people over and over again spitting the same asinine vitriol often multiple times in the comments. In fact, it’s usually the same people every season. Just because they are loud and obnoxious, doesn’t mean they are the majority.
I do have to say I was saddened to see that some of the active Derek bashers have made their way to Natia’s personal FB page and have turned their ire on her and are using that package from Monday to tell her that “she is like that” and so on. The Rumer and Val brigade has started filling her timeline with statements about how “It’s Val’s year” and “you don’t deserve to win. Step aside for Val and Rumer!” and my favorite which was, “You are a b***h and you know it so why deny? And tell your pathetic broken partner that he needs to realize it’s Val’s year and to go die.” With comments like that you have to realize the issue is not Derek but rather some personal issue that they should probably seek therapy for.
Squeaky wheels, Anushka, is all they are. If they were actually representative then Derek would not be where he is today.
Yes, Val has lovely fans, doesn’t he?? They need help. What kind of person spends time going to the facebook page of someone they don’t like and acting like that??
Anushka, I sincerely believe those haters are a small, obnoxious group. If you look at the number of views and likes, Nastia’s dance is FAR ahead of Rumer’s. Honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if those idiots are employed by DWM, given their past history on Social media. Derek & Nastia will come out stronger from this, and those people will still be miserable.
Michelle – Oh dear Lord, that is horrible. I didn’t see that, and I’m glad I didn’t. Times like these are when I hate social media. Even though I don’t know them personally yet all these people seem so wonderful, but the fans are batshit crazy! I can never understand how people can get on a computer and type “Go die” to someone who has never done anything to you. I really hope Nastia wins, she is the one who deserves it the most.
#157 I don’t follow Nastia, but it wouldn’t surprise me if those are the same people that are on Noah’s FB page that are calling him a freak that people just pity, and saying he doesn’t have to work as hard because his prosthetic leg gives him an advantage. (Yeah, that’s happening.)
The general opinion I have of the fans of DWTS on Facebook is that they’re usually bitter, unintelligent, and tend to get irrationally upset about minute things. Which is why I never put much stock in them.
Have been lurking for a while but finally decided to post something. Wow..those comments are just horrible. In the beginning, I had trouble connecting with Nastia..but in the last couple of weeks, she shown alot of personality I think.
What I don’t like is having a couple shoved down my throat and told it’s someone’s season. Let me watch the dancing and make that decision based on what I like and what dance makes me pick up the phone and vote.
I wouldn’t count Noah out just yet. Yes, he is the lowest in scores…BUT, IMO I think he’s getting alot of votes! He is inspirational, he’s having an incredible journey on the show and people love a hero. Also, Sharna is doing incredible work this season and they are really amazing to watch. Also, I wonder if he will pick up Robert’s and Chris’s votes..I would think that maybe they were pulling votes from the same demographic. I wouldn’t be surprised if he knocks out one of the top three.
#Jillglove where did you see their contemporary? I watched the entire live stream and it looked nothing like the wall dance?
Kim, that also got me thinking.
Izzieq, I agree with you. Noah is the wild card in the deck and that could make mincemeat of the show’s carefully laid plans.
He might not be capable of executing all the traditional dance steps that are expected in the various dances (which is why the judges have been stuck on the 7 and 8 paddles for the most part), but I think it’s safe to say Noah and Sharna are winning the “hearts and minds” of a ton of viewers with their journey on the show.
While I’d love to see Nastia and Derek win this season, my second choice woud be to watch Noah and Sharna “steal” the golden mirror ball from Val — and I say “Val” because TPTB keep making it all about him instead of his partner, and I think I could very easily have supported Rumer if she’d gotten a decent pro.
That is crazy that fans would be so cruel. I know Rumer had her share of fans, I am thinking obsessed Janel fans, tear her down on Instagram for the past two months too. It is too bad that Social Media causes such stupidity to come out in people. These two are beautiful talented young ladies, I hope that they both make their way to the finals.
The judges will shut Noah and Sharna down if they get to the final. Just like they did with Bill and Emma & Candace and Mark. The best they can hope for is 3rd imo.
If Noah gets to the final they’ll give him some dumbass song for his freestyle. I’m thinking I’m Every Woman. Nastia or Riker will get Beck’s Loser, and Rumer will have Simply the Best.
I’m pretty sure the judges will score Noah significantly lower than the other 2 this week to try to prevent one of the top 3 teams (dance-ability-wise) getting the boot. Of course, unless Riker or Nastia is a real threat to R&V winning….then they might make it easier for Noah to get in the final.
If Noah makes it to the finals, I also think they will score him significantly lower again compared to the other 2. Unless, that is, he actually has the largest number of votes coming in, which actually wouldn’t completely shock me either like some of you said. He’s a great guy and people love his story. Then, the judges like to be right in the end in choosing the winner, so they won’t want to be too negative on him.
Things can change the week of finals after the dances in the Mon performance show, but I think the producers already have a good enough idea who has the largest fan base right now of the 4. I usually have an idea, but I really do not know this season.
EPMusic, that’s what’s frustrating and exciting about this season. Last season, I knew Alfonso and Sadie would be top 2, while Janel and Bethany would be fighting for 3 and 4. I would have been more excited if the producers weren’t so openly trying to manipulate things.
Last week the producers really pushed Val and Rumer. If they already weren’t getting the most votes, I would think it was a way for TPTB to see if they could switch some votes.
I like checking out Bing predicts every week. They’ve had Nastia and Rumer as top all season. The week Willow was eliminated, they did have her in danger. It’s obviously not exact science, as they predicted Sadie to win last season.