Dancing with the Stars Season 22, Week 9 – Who’s Dancing What…and When?
Well, prepare for me to be pissed off the remainder of the season. 🙂 They’ve overscored Ginger and Antonio to the point that the people who have been consistently performing all season long may not make it to the finale along with Nyle. One bad dance shouldn’t take out a man who’s been out performing both Ginger and Antonio for WEEKS now. My numbers post will likely be bitter. 🙂
ETA: AcCam says that E! said that Artem is in a trio with Ginger.
ETA2: According to People, Wanya and Lindsay have a Charleston for their Trio dance. ~ Vogue
ETA3: Apparently, Mark said on Afterbuzz that their trio partner is Alan. ~Heidi
ETA4: According to Extra, Antonio and Sharna have a Contemporary dance. Sharna also said they are allowed to do lifts this week. ~Vogue
ETA5: The rest of the dance info has been filled in via Disney ABC.
ETA5: Vogue again with a dancing order update.
ETA6: Here’s the full dance order per George Pennachio
ETA7: And the Trios are FIRST per George.
Paige & Mark
Individual Dance: Argentine Tango (song: “One Time” by Marian Hill)
Trio with Alan : Samba (song: “Hip Hip Chin Chin” by Club Des Belugas)
Phone # 1-800-868-3410
Dancing 1st
Antonio & Sharna
Individual Dance: Contemporary (song: “Hall of Fame” by The Script)
Trio with Hayley: Argentine Tango (song: “Mi Confesion” by Gotan Project)
Phone # 1-800-868-3401
Dancing 2nd
Wanya & Lindsay
Individual Dance: Charleston (song: “Shame on Me” by Avicii)
Trio with Witney Carson : Paso Doblé (song: “Explosive” by David Garrett and Franck Heijden and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
Phone # 1-800-868-3412
Dancing 3rd
Nyle & Peta
Individual Dance: Argentine Tango (song: “Unsteady” by X Ambassadors)
Trio with Jenna Johnson: Jive (song: “Hit the Road Jack” – Hermes House Band)
Phone # 1-800-868-3409
Dancing 4th
Ginger & Val
Individual Dance: Quickstep (song: “Fire Under My Feet” by Leona Lewis)
Trio with Artem : Paso Doble (song: “Shot Me Down” by David Guetta)
Phone # – 1-800-868-3404
Dancing 5th
I hope Paige & Mark get Sasha for their trio and Wanya & Lindsay get Witney.
I would really like to see someone use Artem in a trio, but it would probably be in Ginger’s which I don’t want. I wcan see Mark and Paige either picking Alan or Sasha for theirs.
Just remember it’s a popularity contest, not a dance contest. PBS’ Championship Ballroom Dancing and its ilk are for ballroom dancing aficiandos. Dancing With The Stars is for fun.
It looks like Nyle’s not going to do any of Contemporary or Jazz this season, so yay! It doesn’t even look like he’s going to do a Salsa (except if it’s part of his fusion dance) – kinda surprising to me that he isn’t doing any dances outside the ten Ballroom standards except for the AT, and he’ll only miss out the Waltz out of the ten. Fingers crossed that they would do amazing on both, and thoroughly hoping that the rightful final three of Paige, Wanya and Nyle won’t be spoiled by any of Ginger and/or Antonio.
Adam, you’re done. You wanna come in here and try to tell us what this show is and isn’t about, and condescendingly “mainsplain” to us ladies how it is? Blow it out your ass, dude. Comment moderation it is.
Hope Paige dance a trio samba. <> triobal samba on season 15…
I’m new here so my apologies if this gets asked all the time, BUT is it possible that the three in jeopardy aren’t actually the bottom three and they just select couples to be in jeopardy for the drama? I just find it hard to believe that Ginger is in a better position than Paige or Wanya. She’s very forgettable to me.
Sorry Cari. See the post update. 🙂
Of course it’s possible, Ali. It may even be probable.
Ah jeez. You just know we’re going to get naked chest Val and Artem in the trio Paso with Ginger.
If Val could find a way to appear bare chested in their quickstep, he totally would. Maybe his shirt could spontaneously combust off his body due to his awesome six pack and totally bitching fast quickstep moves.
Man, I feel snarky today.
Yeah, Susan2, complete with commentary from Ginger about how she’s got the two hottest men and they’re going to be all sexy, blah blah blah.
Princess Heidi do you think there is anyway that Derek could do the trio dance with Mark & Paige? Peta was in the trios last season and she wasn’t on the show, they also have outside pros sometimes dance in the free style. I know everyone misses Derek and I think it would be fun for him. It wouldn’t take too much of his time since it’s only one dance. Derek is a big UFC fan so maybe he would do it. I really hope so!
Adam will probably be the first to cry in his beer if Antonio is eliminated next week.
I just hope they don’t give Wanya a fuddy duddy ballroom dance when the others are getting ATs. I’m so tired of how they’ve treated him. He has earned their respect, I wish they would show him a little. I don’t believe he was bottom all along, but with the underscoring, planting negative thoughts in viewers’ heads, and over scoring of others now I’m worried. If there was any doubt at all at the heavy-handed producers scripting of the show, that doubt is all but gone for me. I guess I should be thankful Carrie Ann didn’t fall from her chair with glee after the mishap last night.
I hated Len’s dance last night. How ironic that a man who bitches incessantly about all the messing around ended up doing one that focused heavily on just that. The other two dances were all about production fir me. Remove all the effects and what was left? No much IMO.
Forgive me if this has already been mentioned, but it seems like they are almost phasing out Jazz and Contemporary, I love it.
Also I’m all here for the bitter Numbers post, can’t wait.
I’m looking for Paige with Mark and Alan on a trio samba and AT as individual dance. Or vice-versa.
Based on the wonky scoring last night, makes me think Ginger isn’t getting the votes since they are probably thinking that 30 is going to “protect” her and make it easier to secure a spot in the finals.
HOW? DId Ginger get a Perfect Score for her dance is beyond BELIEVE. HER team dance was 8 n The lady don’t move her hips.
Doubtful, PJC. He’s supposed to be in Orlando for Invictus for a couple days, plus I doubt he’s under contract. There would be much screaming about the unfairness of it all. :::rolls eyes:::
Yeah, wanya is getting the Nastia (although his package was great last night) treatment. The occasional bad package, the tone of voice that CAI reserves for people she doesn’t want to go far, the nitpicking underscoring. I would bet money if Ginger had slipped like that, she still would have scored 9s.
I’m a little surprised Nyle is doing two Argentine Tango’s back to back, but I liked him the duo so I have high hopes for this.
I know others have commented on the lack of contemporary this season, but I’m struck by the lack of rumba. Its a dance I really enjoy and we’ve only seen three this season.
I hit submit too soon, sorry, but Hayley for the Sharna/Antonio trio? She’s possibly the female I least would have expected to show up in a trio so I would be curious about the rationale, esp. with so many other female pros available.
@Susan2 – LOL! I love your comment. Eek! A shirtless Val and Artem. Gross!
@Rose1 – Yes your right! Len would have called them out too much “messing about” at the start of the dance.
@Heidi – Could be. But I’m getting mixed signals from the judges and TPTB. Why put Wanya in fake jeopardy again this week? Tom did say that only one of those couples was the lowest vote getter. Why bother stirring up his fanbase if they want him gone. I may be thinking too positive. But I think they do want him in the finale. Hope so anyways.
It doesn’t surprise me that Sharna and Antonio picked Hayley. Edyta might be too tall and she wouldn’t pick Karina. I imagine Peta picked Jenna and Lindsay got Witney.
@Chayse – I’ve noticed the lack of rumba too, which is even funnier when you consider that Alek had to do three of them last season…
I really have no problem seeing less contemporary this season. Actually, it please me a lot.
I’m almost 100% sure we’re going to see contemp as Nyle’s freestyle.
1. Wanya/Lindsay/Witney
2. Nyle/Peta/Brittany
3. Paige/Mark/Alan
I’m surprised nobody chose Karina or edyta yet to be honest. The fact that both are available to pick and people sidnt chose them is disappointing. Sidenote, I’m hoping that we get at least one charleston this season and would love it to be wanya. Fingers crossed.
Hit submit too quickly: I’m actually intrigued to see how ginger does with quickstep. She seems to do better with ballroom dances in my opinion and quickstep is definately one of the quickest of them all so it can go very meh or be really good.
Carlos you’re probably right about a contemporary freestyle for Nyle, but I hope not. I’m kinda over Contemporary as a freestyle. It’s become a bit of a cliché at this point.
I would do something joyful, fun, fearless and upbeat for Nyle. This is a guy with a megawatt, genuine smile. Turn that smile into a freestyle somehow.
@susan2: I completely agree. Don’t get me wrong, if i had abs like that I would flaunt it too but not every chance it get though. Val and artem annoy me becuase of that.
I guessing Peta got Jenna and I would be excited for that because their sign language video was just precious. It will be sad if no one picks Karnak though, she can dance circles around the pro girls.
Sorry for the double post but I meant Karina if that wasn’t obvious.
Im hoping Peta picks Karina for the trio just because their trio in season 14 for the jive with Donald was so good
@Mandi why wouldn’t sharna pick Karina? I don’t think they have any bad blood
# 34 Jessica,
I do remember Sharna being “snarky” on AfterbuzzTV about Karina (choreography) with Jacoby that season. If my memory is correct, Karina fired back 🙂
I think ginger’s paso with artem is gonna be a repat of rumer just different lights and colours, and I’m think witney is gonna be with wanya and lindsay and mark and paige with sasha because they danced together in swithup week .
While I haven’t been a fan of Witney of late, I will say her Paso trio with Alfonso and Lindsay was off the charts amazing. Hopefully, they can pull off something just as awesome and save Wanya and Lindsay from elimination.
Can’t see Peta picking Karina seeing how Karina was engaged to Maks,
@Jessica
Maybe because of the whole fam allegiance
I can’t see Ginger doing too well in the Paso. She just isn’t fierce enough to pull it off…she was smiling last night during her AT.
i don’t think picking non latin dancer for a trio and dance a latin dance is a good idea, lol. I cringe every time Hayley dances latin, sorry. I wish Sharna picked Karina. She’s much better than H & already has danced with Antonio, so I think he would agree to pick her too.
I guess I’m in the minority because I love watching Artem dance the Paso. It’s one of the few dances where shirtless seems normal. I do with it weren’t with V & G though.
I would be surprised if Lindsay didn’t pick Witney. They are best friends and dance well together.
I expect Peta to pick Jenna to keep it in “the fam”. I hope I’m wrong because I don’t enjoy Jenna’s dancing.
Hayley will be great in the trio.
@Jessica I think it’s bc of the karina and maks breakup. I don’t think she would be nasty about dancing w her butI don’t think she would pick her if she had other options. It’s just my opinion..nothing I’ve seen or read lately.
I would love to know who sang love on the brain when Antonio and Sharna danced. I know the original is by Rihanna but I like it by the lady that sang it when they danced. I would love to have that song. So if anyone could help please fill free to let me know. Love the show have a hard time trying to pick just one couple to win..
Another Argentine Tango for Nyle? Okay… I was hoping for Salsa.
I’m curious how his Jive trio will turn out. I hope he doesn’t lose timing. I’m still bitter that Antonio didn’t get eliminated ’cause I wanted Sharna to be Nyle’s trio partner.
I think Ginger will nail her Quickstep. It’s so up her alley. She’ll have to push herself a little harder for the Paso though.
Well earlier this season Karina called out Maks for his biased judging. Plus I think Karina makes all the other female dancers look bad by comparison of movement quality. It’s a shame though, because I think she has more to offer than any of the other pros, too.
Well, here’s the good news: Karina isn’t losing sleep over it! The bad news as stated above: we the audience will miss out on some fabulous dancing from Karina.
Bummed to hear my hopes for Witsay Paso Mk.IV have been dashed. At least I can still hope they Wanya and Lindsay picked Witney for their trio anyway. Also, finally a Charleston!
As for the rest, I’m hoping Nyle and Peta pick either Edyta or Brittany for their trio. Wouldn’t be surprised if Paige and Mark picked Alan for theirs. I’m also hoping Paige’s trio is a Cha-Cha; we haven’t had a Cha-Cha as a trio dance since S14.
@Fig- I agree that Karina is, IMO, in a class all of her own when it comes to movement and technique. That being said, I think she also has the ability (as do all the best pros on the show) to match her partner well.
For me, I just don’t really like watching Hayley dance- sorry if that’s harsh. I don’t watch SYTYCD so I never followed her there, but she underwhelms on the show. Its not like I think she’ll bomb the trio or anything, she just lacks something when she’s on the screen for me (maybe its the lack of ballroom training?). She looks less skilled next to the other dancers.
A Charleston for a trio dance? I’m not sure how I feel about that. More props to tend with? Oh lordie, someone please reassure me that everything will be okay.
I guess TPTB choose the dance styles?
@Sandy There was a trio Charleston last season. It was Carlos’ trio.
Missed it sorry. I lost interest in Carlos and his wife Alexa very early on. Tuned both of them out I couldn’t take all of the husband and wife crap. Plus I didn’t like him.
Mark just said on Afterbuzz that Alan is their trio partner. I’ll be interested to see what they come up with.
Was Hayley the last one available or something? I don’t like watching Jenna dance because she tries too hard with her facial expressions and is always eye f’ing the camera but I wouldn’t choose Hayley over her. Especially for the argentine tango.
Carlos Charleston trio partner was karina and it was awesome….Hoping Lindsay picks Karina
Well I guess Sharna wasn’t going to pick Whitney either after the Emmy innuendoes of last year. Girl’s kind of painted herself in a corner! Having said that, I think Hayley will do just fine.
@Renee – I missed their Charleston I’m going to have to go check it out. I hope it’s as good as you say. I so want Wanya to nail this dance.
I think ginger will do rather well this week cause she is good at hold and Val’s choreo for paso’ is bring me life
Sorry paso’s not paso’ is?
@Fly Girl – Well in Hayley’s defense, she did do a pretty bad-ass Argentine Tango on SYTYCD. Still though, I wanna know what Sharna’s reasoning was for choosing her.
I would’ve rather Paige and Mark dance with Sasha but I’m not surprised they picked Alan. I really hope they have an Argentine Tango.. and for the love of God give her and Mark Contemporary for their individual dance.
Antonio was doing some lifts with Sharna on his Snapchat (before he called her his girlfriend, lol) and they didn’t strike me as Argentine Tango lifts as they looked a bit more “lyrical” which made me think he might have Contemporary for his individual dance. This is just me speculating though, of course.
@CC NY – Personally, as I’ve said before, I’m hoping Paige and Mark’s trio dance is a Cha-Cha. We haven’t had a trio Cha-Cha since S14. And for that matter, there has never been a trio Contemporary — I’m curious as to what that would look like.
Sharna did Antonio a big disservice by picking Hayley over Karina but not surprising since she is part of the holier-than-thou fam now. Karina lit into Maks pretty good after his judging stint lol.
I hope Lindsay picks her though. I think she’d be a better match than Wit was.
I watched ABTV and Mark or anyone never mentioned who he picked for trio? Just wanted to let you know.
I didn’t hear Mark say that Alan wI’ll be in their trio but I was skipping around so I may have missed it.
I bet/hope Wanya & Lindsay choose Witney got their trio! And does anyone else wish Charleston was used way more often on the show?! It’s been on the U.K. version Strictly for a long time now as a standard dance for them to learn, not 1 or 3 a season. I love it and it’s always a crowd pleaser! It even gives some stars who aren’t that great in ballroom and Latin a chance to shine, but to Melissa Joan Hart. Lmao
Val and Artem in a Paso Trio… How innovative! :-S At least they’ll be easy on the eyes 🙂 My favorite trio of all time was Mark, Emma and Sadie.
I honestly think picking Hayley over Karina is the dumbest decision but whatevs. I still think Derek got Hayley on the show just like he got her all the gigs on Disney 60 & that Singing in the Rain thing. I don’t like her dancing at all, sorry if that sounds rude but it is what it is.
I’m with #63 & #64 I only tuned into the first half of AfterbuzzTV too when they had Mark skyped in and I never heard him mention any specifics for next weeks dance. Even when Diva was like ” so whats going on for next week” he seemed evasive and started talking about how the scores from this week would get them into the finale, not next week. It’s not to say they don’t have Alan for the trio, just that to my ears he did not mention a trio partner nor any type of dance for next week.
I had forgotten all about the trio Charleston as well. The only charleston that had stuck in my head from past seasons was Sadie/Derek & Tamar&Val. I know Wanya will bring the proper energy for it. I was hoping for a paso or AT for the trio, but here’s hoping he has it for individual dance so he can channel all the comeback energy into something strong!
I thought I had heard him say it when I turned in, but I went back and relistened and was mistaken. Sorry!
I watched Carlos trio dance with Karina and it’s making me wonder if Wanya and Lindsay didn’t get hosed when it came to the dance style of their trio dance. But then again, Wanya has the entertainment factor down to a science, so I’m thinking that maybe they will be okay with it.
To me, the Charleston is quite forgettable. And not my favorite dance style.
And I agree, Jackie, Wanya and Lindsay need something powerful and dynamic for their individual routine.
So what if he did, Alessandra? I don’t see the big deal?
Charlestown isn’t one of my favorite dances either. They all kinda look the same to me.
I do think it’ll be a good style for Wanya. He’s got charisma and energy for days which should translate well to this style.
Both of Sharna and Antonio’s dances styles benefit them in the lift department. I expect both of their routines to be jam packed full of lifts. The others with a Quickstep and Charleston.. not so much.
I’ll say this for Hayley – she might not be the best dancer, but she’s stunning and in my opinion easily the best-looking girl on the show. My bf will be happy for a Hayley/Sharna trio.
I do find it interesting that Hayley is in the troupe since it’s a breeding ground for pros and I just don’t see her having the technical skill to be one (and there’s really no shortage of female pros available), but who knows – maybe because there’s kind of a backlog of females, she has time for training in the off-season and she’s earning her keep in the interim, getting to know the show. Or maybe it’s a favor to Derek, or maybe they like throwing the hot girl on the screen when they can – or dash of all of the above.
As for Karina not getting chosen – I think the above posters are exactly right – she isn’t crying herself to sleep over it. Karina DGAF anymore and I love it. It’s the other couples’ loss, not hers.
Actually, I am looking forward to watching Haley in the trio. To be honest, I don’t have a good sense of what she is like as a dancer given all the focus the producers tend to give Jenna. I think this will be a nice opportunity to see Haley dance.
As for picking trio partners, I’ve always wondered how much is the pro picking and how much is the producers saying “Well, this is who ya got.”
Maybe a combination of both?
Get ready to see Antonio getting perfect 30’s for the contemporary and exceptional praise from the judges, so that he could be manifested as one of the most improved and deserving contestant for the Finale. I just hope he gets voted off that night, or else I won’t turn up for the Finale.
And as far as Paige is concerned, I am sure that she will get two perfect scores on Monday because she would be doing two latin routines (or contemporary) because I think she is done with all standard ballroom dances ( which include Foxtrot, Quickstep, Vienesse waltz and then Mark never performs Tango), so she has got five possible options: Cha Cha, Samba, Contemporary, Argentine Tango or Charleston. I can imagine Paige killing each of these forms to the core. Also, I predict her to get voted off (I am sad to say this but these are the vibes I am getting) and TPTB would like someone with perfect scores to go home, so they could tag it as one of the surprise evictions before Finale. They definitely know how to market themselves!
From whosoever will be left, I see Nyle to winning the show. And it would be my scariest dream coming alive if Ginger/Antonio bags any of the top two positions.
TonyM (#65), I’m with you. I like the Charleston and wish it was in the rotation of dances most of the couples have to do. It’s a lighthearted dance that allows the couples to have fun, but it has some legitimate technical elements too (getting the swivel action isn’t easy). So it’s not a “gimme” dance style. I’d much rather see a Charleston than a ChaCha any day.
ChaCha is the dance style I dislike watching the most, followed by Samba. I think they’re both very finnicky technically but have to look fun, free, and flirty. In my opinion, if the celeb can’t get at least some of the technique down, the result is a hot mess, and if the pro goes for the fun-factor to make up for technique, you end up with a fluff piece that’s nothing but posing and booty shaking.
What did Karina say about Maks’ judging? if she really let him have it, then I am so happy. That night was absolutely cringeworthy. I wanted to reach into my tv and smack him for being such a kiss up douche.
If it were up to me we’d never have another standard tango on the show ever again. There’s only been a few on the show that I find memorable – Ricki Lake and Alexa’s with Derek, and also Karina and Corbin’s.
Someone upthread mentioned that Mark never does the standard tango – I never realized that! Has that always been the case or just in recent years? I wonder why that is!?!
Shim #80 – There’s an interview with Karina (it’s somewhere on this site) that she said that Maks was very harsh on the non-fam members and not at all harsh on the fam and their partners. She wasn’t being bitchy (in my opinion) but just calling a spade a spade.
It was refreshing to hear someone be less-than-PC towards the fam, since they seem to always be the ones dishing it out – overtly or passive-aggressively. I realize this might be some favoritism from me but I applauded her for calling him out on the farce of a judging job he did.
#81 Figamentation, Actually Mark used to perform Standard Tango (Check for Kristi Yamaguchi and Bristol Palin) but I haven’t seen him performing this form for last few seasons.
I still watch Derek and Amber’s Charleston, I love it! I have a feeling Lindsay can put something great together..plus the Charleston Witney and Carlos did last year was one of the only dances he did that I liked.
Hayley (and Leonardo) danced a great Argentine Tango on SYTYCD, it’s on Youtube.
Ugh! Another Paso from Val. It seems that’s all he does when it’s the trio dance. So yeah, shirtless Val and Artem. Not interested. And Ginger doesn’t have what’s needed to do a good Paso. She’ll still be smiling through the whole thing. And she’ll get 10s for it.
Wanya deserves the finals so much and if he doesn’t get there, not only is it extremely wrong and unfair, Lindsay will blame herself because of the slip in the jive.
Yes, I know the show is for entertainment and should be looked at that way. But I also think it should be looked at as the celebs who work hard from day one, have the good attitude, and truly enjoy being there should be rewarded for that. Rewards should not be given to the ones that feel they’re the best thing ever on the show, with no work ethic and bad attitudes. Or someone who is constantly pimped on a morning show to get her votes she probably otherwise wouldn’t get.
I know popularity plays a big part, but the manipulation TPTB do don’t help either. I’m starting to believe that after Monday night’s double elimination I will no longer be a viewer of the show. Unfortunately, I could see Antonio or Ginger winning over Nyle and that would be a disgrace for the show.
And thank you Karina for calling out Maks on the unfair judging. It was so blatant and it’s nice to see someone stand up and say so.
I’ve noticed there tends to be more standard tangos done in the first half of the season. Then the show puts more emphasis on AT in the later weeks of the season (I don’t know why). Mark’s partners, for some reason, get their tango assignment late in the season, and by that time, it is usually AT.
It IS crazy that in 17 seasons on the show, Mark has only done THREE standard ballroom tangos (Week 3 and 9 with Kristi Y, Season 6, and Week 7 with Bristol P, Season 11)!
@ Moksh and Fig – yeah, Mark hasn’t been doing the Tango for 11 seasons now, the last time he did it was with Bristol. He did one as a stand-in for Derek with Shawn on All-Stars, but that’s only as a half of her fusion dance, and also as a part of the Team Tango with Katherine, but that’s it. Quite an interesting observation here.
Hayley’s not a *ballroom* dancer – I think she’s quite good in her own genre.
And really, I think more of her for broadening her horizons and learning new things than I do pros who excel in ballroom yet never try to grow and learn new things. Who’s really ahead of the game at the end of the day? Hayley.
And amen about Karina – she’s beyond caring about this stupid shit. You’re a fool if you don’t take advantage of her choreography and skill.
@Alessandra, maybe Sharna and Antonio had to pick Hayley or were given Hayley beacuse Karina is dancing with Nyle and Peta and Witney is dancing with Wanye and Lindsey. Not sure, just speculation.
Karina is too good for Antonio. I could see Nyle appreciating, respecting, and learning much more from Karina…at least that’s what I think lol.
Instagram account, dancingwtsabc, has all the songs, trios, and dances listed for this week. I don’t know what their source is, but just wanted to give you guys a heads up.
If it is true, it looks like Peta and Nyle will be dancing with Jenna and that disappoints me. I really wished they had picked Edyta or Karina. Visually, I think they would have made a better trio.
I’m so happy that Paige has A. Tango.. She is going to SLAY that dance.. (Btw Just Jared Jr has released all the dances and trio partners as well) and she has Samba with Alan in their trio.. Another dance that she’s gonna excel at. I’m crossing my fingers that she survives next week and makes the finals because I feel like she’s going to shine bright on Monday with those dances.
I am actually surprised no one picked Karina. Maybe schedule conflict? I don’t know but Karina could dance circles around any of the girls so why not take advantage? I guess Sharna and Peta are the “fam” so it makes sense. It just seems kind of childish though.
Not discrediting Hayley or Jenna but Karina could dance circles around any of the female pros on the show
My week has just been made finding out that Wanya, Lindsay’s and Witneys trio will be a Paso Doble!! I am such a fan of Lindsay & Witney’s Pasos together – I really loved last seasons with Alek & Carlos even though it was a mixed bag of reviews.
I actually don’t mind Hayley being on the show at all, but yeah it is unfortunate that she and Jenna were chosen – either by pro agenda or producer influence – instead of Karina. But I do think they producers relish the opportunity to “feature” the troupe when the can, and Karina doesn’t need any of the exposure so it does make sense – especially when most of us get the feeling that Jenna is just waiting in the wings to swoop in and take a pro spot.
The rest of the picks were all rather unsurprising, which is a shame because I think the unexpected – like Emma in the Sadie/Mark trio – resulted in one of the best trios ever. That being said, some of the “par for the course” ones have been amazing as well – Mark/Derek/Bindi, Lindsay/Witney/Alfonso, etc.
Yay! I feel much better now knowing that Wanya’s individual dance is the Charleston and not his trio dance. Whew!
“Explosive” isn’t that the song that Kym and Hines danced their Paso too? If so, I remember it’s very dynamic, and if it’s anything like their Paso with Alfonso… It could bring the house down.
I see Hayley, Sharna also may be julz are out of LAX and traveling with Antonio. Karina may b is not free to travel with them? that can also be one of the reasons to pick Hayley. Just guessing.
Could it be Karina wasn’t picked because she’s not avaialble? Do the pros have to stick around after they’re eliminated?
I assumed Sharna was fam and evidently when Karina ended her and Maks’ engagement it was ugly. If you don’t like or get along with someone I can see how you wouldn’t want to trio dance with them.
Well, half of my wish came true and Paige is doing an Argentine Tango. As much as I would have loved a Contemporary from her, I think she’s gonna do incredible with her Samba. If it has the same flare she had in her Salsa, it’s bound to be a good one. Also interesting how Mark got “Hip Hip, Chin Chin” again after doing a Samba to that with Chelsea Kane. I have a feeling this one with Paige will be better..
So excited to see Wanya do a Paso! I think that’s gonna be right up his alley!
Jill L, since Maks and Karina have broken up, they did Forever Tango together, Ballroom With A Twist, etc. According to interviews at the time, they weren’t holding a grudge or hard feelings anymore and they moved on. I know Karina has been really busy with her studio lately. There could be a number of reasons why she didn’t dance in a trio, but, I wouldn’t read so much into it and assume the worst.
Elated to read that Paige has AT and samba…I think she is going to get a chance to really show everyone what she’s capable of.
That said, I’m seriously disappointed that Antonio got a Gotan Project song (and a *great one*, at that), since Paige would be able to do it so much more justice.
Eh, press release is out. That’s where they’re getting it from. No special sources there.
I suspect that there’s also a monetary factor at play. The troupe girls are probably there every week and paid regardless. If Karina or Edyta come back to do a dance, they very likely get paid more.
@Nina.. I agree. Bummer that she didn’t get those dances this past Monday, it would’ve probably put her where Ginger’s at now score wise.. Same with Wanya too. If both Paige and Wanya had these dances this Monday, Ginger and Antonio could’ve been on their way out next week, but nope.
RE: Mark and “Hip Hip Chin Chin” for samba
Is this the first time a pro has repeated the same song for the same dance?
I wonder if it’s challenging to come up with a new routine of the same style if you’ve already done the song before…but then again, this time is for a trio.
Mark also got Rihanna’s “Umbrella” twice…the first time for Bristol’s rumba, but the second time was an up-tempo version for Candace’s second quickstep.
Looking at these trios, I’m guessing the pros didn’t get a lot of say in the selections. TPTB probably gave them a very short list to choose from and engaged in some arm-twisting to get the trios they wanted to see. As with every other aspect of the show lately, this seems very manufactured.
Agreed PH, no point in shelling out extra dollars for a top-notch pro like Edyta or Karina when you have those troupettes hanging around. Since TPTB seem determined to transition troupers to pros over time, they need to make then recognizable to viewers. That’s no easy task since they’re all pretty interchangeable (with zero “it” factor and precious little else to recommend them in my opinion).
Well, both Artem and Witney are in the trios , so could be Karina. Plus, her experience doing A Tango with Jose Carreno to Goten Project would be valuable , I think. So, I still guess it was a personal reason not to pick her .
Not necessarily, Alicia. I would bet a great deal that Karina has a MUCH better contract that either Witney or Artem do. She’s been with the show a long time and is a familiar face. The pros who’ve been around longer all probably have better deals.
All I know is, I would jump through friggen flaming hoops to have Karina as a trio partner. As a female celeb, what better female ballroom dancer to learn from than Karina?
I really loved Hayley’s AT with Leonardo (swoon) on SYTYCD. She’s a wonderful jazz/contemp. dancer.
I just thought of one good thing to having Ginger and Val still competing on the show. If they had been eliminated last week, then Val would have been free to be in the Jive trio with Nyle and Peta. You know the show would’ve loved that with Nyle liking Val’s dancing, and Peta as the future sister in law.
I would have hated seeing Val dance a trio with N&P!
So, lemonade out of lemons.
#99 Jill, Karina and Maks are fine.
I like the song hip hip chin chin, but as danny and lacey’s samba on sytycd… hehehe
Derek used it as Brooke’s samba. Mark and Chelsea too… just, why, ppl? =/
My first thought was Antonio enjoyed switch up week with Karina (she was positive etc). It’s quite possible Sharna doesn’t want Karina outshining her (esp since she starred in Forever Tango).
I’m sorry to see that Lindsay went with Witney. Not because Witney isn’t talented, just that there is no way this won’t be compared to the trio with Alphonso. So Wanya will have to compete with THAT dance, as well as his competitors.
So once again, I can see TPTB hand in the choices of dances, and songs both this week and next. How convenient that in a week when Paige and Wayna could really have used a powerful dance to boost them, hopefully into the finals, they get a V. Waltz (sorry they tend to be lower impact dances IMO) and a jive to a song used previously as a pretty popular freestyle.
And may I just say, I really hate this “lifts are allowed” thing? We have enough dances that allow the, IMO! Can’t we keep things more traditional? Anymore, the freestyles tend to be nothing special since we see freestyles all season!
I can already see Antonio being praised for a wonderful contemporary (bare chested and loaded with lifts) and then be told how much he has grown over the season and how he has taken their criticisms to heart and worked so hard (barf), so they can justify him making the finals! I will say that I do think Paige and Wayna should do well in their respective dances. I loved Nastia’s Charlestown with Andy singing!
I’m expecting lots of high scoring, so they can all ask shocked that a high scoring “favorite” is going home. I’m still praying for a miracle finale of the three that have legitimately earned a spot there (Nyle, Paige and Wayna) through technique, charisma and hard work as opposed to pimping, over scoring and agendas., but I’m prepared to be disappointed (if we lose one of those three) or even devastated (if we lose two of them).
Karina hasn’t been picked because she’s not a close friend of a pro who would want to pick her. Why would Lindsay pick someone like Karina over one of her best friends. Ditto for Peta. People need to realise that’s a major influence on who a pro picks for their trio. Nothing to do with Karina’s dancing. If I’m best friends with another pro, why would I not pick them over someone else?
I’m in the minority but I’m not a fan of Witney and Lindsay’s pasodobles, mainly as I see them as hip hop dances. I’ve still not got over Chris Soules’ attempt at a trio paso last year, and then Alek and Carlos last season. At least Val actually puts decent paso content into his choreography.
Antonio deserves to be in the final…definitely the most improved and exciting dancer to watch. Can’t wait to see him in the finals….ginger and Wanye will be the ones eliminated..shes good dancer but boring and Wanye scored low last week..get ready steelers nation to see antonio in the finals
A number of Peta fans were hoping for Karina for Nyle’s trio even though they apparently can’t stand her guts. That alone says a lot 🙂
Leigh, the scores Monday night will help determine how the finalist PLACE, not if they make it to the finals or not. Unfortunately, that was decided this past monday between the scores and the votes.
Sorry P. H. I do know that. I guess maybe I didn’t make myself clear. I just think they’ll score high this coming Monday and then act shocked at who goes home, like they and we don’t know that what they did last week is what led to the elimination. I felt that’s what they did last spring with Nastia; gave her a poor package the week before, then good scores and then “shock” she’s eliminated.
Mishti #98 I wonder what Antonio will be doing that requires both Sharna, Hayley, and Julz to travel with him?
Kudos to Karina for saying that about Maks. Smart lady.
@Judy – Of course Antonio improved! He went from about 5 hours of practice a week the first half of the season to about 10 hours.. Even Magilla Gorilla would have shown improvement. And just because a contestant is boring or even had the lowest score doesn’t mean that they are going home. Everyone has their own opinion of exciting and in my book Antonio ain’t anywhere that. A win by Antonio would probably be one of the most undeserving winners ever. Again this is only my opinion.
I’m from Pennsylvania and I would never ever cast one vote for Antonio.
@Sandy, I thought the same thing too. That “Explosive” was a different song by Bond. The song Wanya and Lindsay are doing is by David Garrett. Both songs are amazing, but I am glad they aren’t doing Kym and Hine’s song again. That paso was classic.
@Nina, I agree, but I don’t think Antonio would be able to portray the feel for an AT dance without an AT sounding song…if you catch my drift. Paige is so well developed she can take a song like that and dance a great AT as a result of Mark taking a song like that and creating a great one.
After seeing all the songs, I am over the moon about Wanya performing on Monday. His Charleston and Trio songs sound amazing. I am hoping Lindsay creates another great piece so he can redeem himself during the Charleston from the Jive flub.
I am irked a bit that TPTB got lazy or maybe didn’t want to shell out more money and gave Paige and Mark “Hip Hip, Chin Chin.” I love that song and view Chelsea and Mark’s dance as one to remember and one I often watch back. I am okay with using the same song among different pros, but not the same song and dancestyle with the same pro. Nonetheless, I think it’ll be an amazing (way to send off Paige, hopefully NOT!) piece.
Also, I wonder if Leona Lewis will be performing during Ginger and Val’s quickstep. If TPTB REALLY want her in the finals, then I’m sure she’ll be on stage.
I can see Ginger and Val’s trio paso being quite flamenco like.
Just a guess: I heard a new Jason Derulo song “If it Ain’t Love” on the radio today. Wonder if he’ll fulfill the finale celeb singer qouta again this season with lots of female dancers and random office day job objects being thrown around. LOL
I’m excited to so the trios. I don’t think Karina could care less about Peta.
I agree with Judy 🙂
EmnEm, I also thought about Leona Lewis possibly singing live for Ginger. I guess it would be easy to get her to do it since she’s Dennis Jauch’s (one of the new troupe dancers) girlfriend…
I love Leona Lewis. I hope she sings Monday. She was so popular for a time and then seemed to drop off. I always wondered if it was because she didn’t market herself like a Beyonce or Rihanna.
I looked at Wanya’s SM and am shocked that he hasn’t worked it at all. He has posted a handful of times in the last two weeks while the others are working theirs like crazy. I know it doesn’t mean everything, but I do think it matters and after all this time on DWTS he hasn’t cracked 10M followers.. Surprisingly.Paige has a much bigger following than Ginger and I think she would easily beat her without the pimping.
Paige & Mark will do an Argentine Tango!! Paint me ‘excited’ if it exists as a color. Lol, I know that was lame :p
I hope they earn another perfect score, and show the so-called leaders of this week how to pull off an AT without darking the set to hide off the faults :p
Disagree about Paige easily beating Ginger without the pimping. Gingers following ties a lot more in line with the demographic who actually watch DWTS. Paige’s following largely consists of UFC fans either American or foreign who don’t watch DWTS and aren’t voting for her.
#130 M8 – I disagree about Paige’s following – I am not a UFC fan and I am smack dab in the middle of DWTS’s prime demographic. Paige has totally won me over with her skills, grace, attitude and her loving of the process. Ginger? Don’t watch GMA, so haven’t gotten the message ABC is trying to hammer into everyone and while she’s pleasant enough, she’s done nothing I’ve gotten excited about. Paige impresses me every time she hits the floor…
I hadn’t heard of either one before the season started, but there was never a question who won my votes…
I’m foreing. I watch DwtS regularly since season 4. I’m not an UFC fan. I vote for Paige since week 1.
And I’m one of those older demos that religiously watched GMA or should I say (used to before all the Ginger pimping). And I am Team Wanya all the way.
But I will add… There seems to be a ton of support for Paige to make the finals. (hey, I’m totally okay with that). If Wanya is eliminated and Paige can take down Antonio then I will be happy as a clam.
Having said that, The finals should consist of Nyle, Wanya and Paige. They have earned their spot. The excitement factor would be off the charts.
A Charleston and Paso Doble are great for Wanyá because he really shines for Latin dances. Lindsay can pull off some really great choreography, and I think the trio is where Antonio, because there is no way he can outshine two professionals, while Wanyá’s entertainment factor and skill can leave him a chance. I’m praying that Ginger can somehow get eliminated with Antonio, because if DWTS can keep Paige, Nyle and Wanyá for the finale, they will have the most entertaining one in years. Bindi is awesome, but season 21 was just really predictable. Between Nyle, Paige, and Wanyá, I don’t know who is more deserving of the mirror ball,(although I’m team Wanyá) and I would be content with any one of them.
I get the feeling that the Ginger-focused GMA coverage, as incessant as it is (and they have seemed desperate to make this woman “happen” long before she joined DWTS) hasn’t actually made that much of an impact on the number of votes she is getting. I know a lot of the DWTS demo fits in with the GMA audience but I think they’d be more inclined to vote for a GMA star if it were one of the hosts and not the weather person. I’m sure the Val crowd has helped her a bit but I get the sense that the reason she’s been overscored for much of the season is BECAUSE she’s not getting as many votes as they’d hoped she would.
The problem is Sandy I think a lot of people who like Paige, like Wanya as well. After Wanya bombed his scores last night and landed in jeopardy, I’d imagine a lot of people threw their votes to Wanya in an attempt to save him. It’s one of the main reasons why I’m unconvinced that both Paige and Wanya can survive elimination. I’ve always believed tha majority of demographic are voting for Nyle and Wanya with Ginger/Jodie/Paige scrapping for the remaining votes. As for Ginger, I think whether she’s a weather girl or presenter it’s much of a muchness. She’s on television everyday doing a non threatening job, but you have to remember if she really wasn’t getting the votes TPTB wanted, why have they not put her in jeopardy yet?
@M8 – But did they throw their votes to Wanya? Some viewers may assume he is safe due to the massive number of fans coming to his rescue. Therefore sending their votes to Paige and allowing Ginger or Antonio to sneak into the finals
In my opinion, a finals without Paige and Wanya would be a lackluster one at that. Val has done almost nothing this season in the way of stellar choreography and Sharna isn’t too far behind him in the choreography department or lack of it.
Let me rephrase that Sandy not only has he improved but in my opinion and many others he is the better dancer. Can’t wait to see his freestyle. Part of dancing is getting the crowd into the dance and he does that every time he steps on that stage…just my opinion…
In my opinion, Antonio is not a better dancer than anyone left in the competition. The clip of the trio rehearsal shows Sharna and Hayley dancing around Antonio like he’s a Maypole. In my opinion, that seems about right.
I am curious about how Steeler Nation failed to get Antonio a ’10’ as America’s judge.
@judy – Better dancer? Are we watching the same show? Paige and Wanya can dance circles around Boom Boom or whatever that juvenile thing is that he says. Heck even Nyle whose deaf and can’t hear the music can outdance him.
You mean in the 30 seconds they had to vote..how curious are you?
I do believe there was quite a bit more time than 30 seconds, but it doesn’t really matter. There was a period of time, in the east coast time zone wherein Pittsburgh lies, that Steeler Nation was empowered to score Antonio’s dance. From the way SN characterizes itself, I never imagined it would fail to take advantage of that opportunity.
@suzy – I doubt if there are many Steeler fans that normally don’t watch the show now are magically tuning into DWTS to see Antonio. And the difference between Hines and Antonio is huge. Hines won over the core audience that is actually the voting audience, peppered with a touch of the Steeler Nation that actually even cared thrown in to vote.
I’m glad that u know all of the voting stats of who votes and how many steelers fans vote that’s impressive. And they weren’t just voting for antonio. .I’m pretty sure he was paired with paige…
@Judy (#137/#143), You just lost whatever credibility you might have had, at least with me, when you said: “in my opinion and many others he is the better dancer.”
Really?????? Did you conduct a statistically valid nationwide poll? Where’s the data to back up that big broad sweeping statement? Except for your family and friends with whom (I presume) you’ve had conversations about Antonio’s dancing, you have NO WAY OF KNOWING WHY people are voting for Antonio.
Your calling out other posters for their lack of knowledge of voting stats is hypocrisy at its best!
What are you talking about ..I was talking about people I know. I wasn’t the one talking about stats…
#Cidra Woof.
Objectively, Antonio is the worst dancer left. Maybe it’s because he hardly practiced at first while all the other celebs were putting in long hours, but regardless it’s true that he does not have the frame, musicality, or emotive power, or even the ability to master the choreography at the level of the other contestants.
That doesn’t mean you can’t like him or vote for him or that you ENJOY his dances more – but to say that he is the best dancer on the show strains all credibility.
Judy, the phrase “many others” is an attempt to imply that your opinion is more valid because so many people agree with you. It’s a common attempt to denigrate others opinions. THAT is why Cidra objected. We don’t play that way here.
Well, good to see the Steelers fans holding true to form as asses.
True, Suzy. If they were that powerful, they would have been able to overcome easily those voting him lower and get him a 10.
And you are correct. It was at least a minute 30, and as much as 2 minutes. Some of these steeler fans aren’t too bright and they love hyperbole.
Geez, a question for the Steeler fans this bad when it was Hines? Or were they better because he was a better dancer, and all around human being and most of us liked him?
I guess I thought my dad was a pretty rabid Steeler fan, but man, he has nothing on what I’ve seen and read lately! I’ll have to be sure and apologize to him for calling him fanatical! LOL!
Oops, sorry P.H! I hit enter too soon without reviewing my typing and I meant to say my question is were the Steeler fans that bad the season with Hines?
I think it was as bad, actually. I don’t think they were as obnoxious because we all agreed Hines was likely to win.
Not sure where to put this, but I can not wait for PH’s Numbers post this week! I’m praying that with all the scoring from monday’s dances, the margins will be in Wanya’s and Paige’s favour! Break it to us gently, PH!
Derek kept me VERY busy the last two days otherwise I’d be done by now. It’s halfway there. Look for it tomorrow, hopefully. 🙂
Thanks, PH! Ah, Derek! How I miss him on this show! He was fantastic on Nashville this week though!
@Heidi – Should we have booze readily available upon reading your Numbers post?
Yipes! I feel bad for you mods, P.H. having to deal with the “crazies”.
I have no problem with people voting for someone because they are from a favorite tv show you watched growing up, or you had a crush on them from some boy band or in Antonios case, he’s from your hometown/favorite team. But just admit that’s why you’re voting that way and don’t try to make it out that he’s the best dancer left on the show. I’ve certainly voted for people in the past, who I admit weren’t the best of the season, but they were my favorite for other reasons and that’s fine, but it drives me nuts when people try to make claims that objectively are incorrect.
Man, Nashville just about killed me. I don’t think he’s ever looked more gorgeous than in that final scene in bed. And his acting was first rate as well. I did have to chuckle at Noah’s desire to have an acknowledged, public relationship with Juliette though, since Derek’s been in a “secret” one for about 10 months now. 😀
Probably, Sandy. Or anti-psychotic meds. 🙂
I just read that Nashville has been cancelled. I thought it was a popular show??
Also interesting that DWTS Facebook finally posted something about Wanya for a change. I hope that’s a good sign and not similar to their recent stunt of giving couples a all tens as they’re about to be shown the door. I’m seeing a lot of positive comments for him too so fingers crossed. I know the numbers post will not be good for him given they way they trashed him, but I now still have a sliver of hope.
Thanks for the back-up PH.
Suzy – Woof-woof! 😀 Happy Friday the 13th; may no black (and gold) cats cross your path today.
Honestly, Rose, the DWTS official twitter has been really horrible about the pimping of Ginger to the exclusion of everyone else. They have probably four tweets about Ginger to ever ONE tweet about the other couples.
Nashville has a strong cult following who are extremely passionate, but it only averaged about 6.8 million viewers and a 1.6 in the key demo. The cancellation is being called a “surprise” as most thought it would squeak out another season. But there’s a new boss at ABC and she might be interested in making some changes. Incidentally, I used to be friends with her back in the day and she’a a great, fun woman.
It’s been reported this week that Hayden Penatierre has checked herself into treatment for postpartum depression again. I wonder if the cancellation has anything to do with that. I know that they worked around it the first time she went, but maybe this time with the ratings not being so strong it wasn’t worth continuing.
Very doubtful, Shim. The show has way too many leads for it to all hang on Hayden. While I think she’s pivotal to the show, she also wouldn’t like miss any shooting time with their schedule. If they hadn’t been cancelled, they would have been on hiatus until mid to late July – plenty of time for Hayden to get treatment. It’s probably why she went now.
I understand the pimpage of Ginger because she’s an ABC employee and part of the fam (doesn’t mean I agree with it), but I don’t understand why they wouldn’t want to pimp Paige or Wanye more than her.
I feel like its called Dancing with the STARS for a reason. It would be so weird to me if a meteorologist came in 2nd or 1st. I know she is more well known now and it helps the GMA fam, but I rather see Wanye or Paige get to final 2. I can see Paige and Mark winning (if TPTB didn’t exist), which would be a GREAT segway for Mark to bow out of the show, if he feels like it. Idk why I keep getting the feeling that this may be Mark’s last season if he wins (HOPEFULLY (he wins) not the leaving part). But, I think Paige would be an AMAZING partner, like Bindi, to leave on high (win) with.
Also, I try to be as objective as I can. And while I do vote for Paige and Mark, in no way, shape, or form do I think Antonio comes close to his ability to be compared to Hines, and does not deserve to be in final 3, at least for me. He’s so boring that my image of Sharna is kinda tainted now too, I don’t even watch their dances back anymore…actually I haven’t once this season. AWKS
I wholeheartedly agree with Figmentation’s post (148).
My dream scenario would be if Leona Lewis ended up on the fall season becuase she enjoyed herself so much on Monday kinda like Andy grammar did before he was on the show as a contestant.
Ugh on DWTS snapchat they are teasing Antonio’s contemporary as an “emotional surprise”.. Gag me. I would’ve loved that song for Paige as Mark would’ve created something amazing with it.
My hope for tomorrow is that Paige/Mark and Wanya/Lindsay just go out on the dance floor and dance for themselves and nail both their dances.
Who makes the finals has already been decided. What will be, will be; but I want these two lovely people and their equally lovely pros to just leave it all on the dance floor. Then whatever happens, they’ll be able to say they gave it their all.
Cidra, I agree 100%! I hope both couples nail both dances! Whatever happens we can’t change. We can only affect their ratings by not watching the finale if it’s Nyle, Antonio and Ginger! But vote for Nyle in that case so hopefully we can prevent a travesty of a win!
I’m still hoping for a miracle and both Wayna and Paige making it! Hope for the best and brace for the worst, that’s my motto for tomorrow!
Leigh, That’s my mantra too.
Count me in ladies! I’m still trying to hold on to the thread of a hope that somehow, Paige, Wanya and Nyle will be the finalists like I was hoping for all season. But if my loves Paige and Wanya aren’t in the finale, I don’t care if Nyle falls on his bubble butt and doesn’t get back up, I’m still going to vote my fingers off for him to win!
Agreed. My dream would be for a Nyle, Paige, and Wanya finale all of whom have worked very hard and are beautiful people and have amazing pros this season (Peta is in the fam but I think she’s done a beautiful job with Nyle this season) but I have a gut feeling that either Wanya or Paige get eliminated or Nyle, if DWTS truly wanted Ginger or Antonio to win and wanted a “shocking” elimination.
Hoping for a good night tomorrow after quite a sucky week last week!
I’m curious to see the order this week as I think it will tell a story. I too hope Wanya and Paige perform at the top of their game. If only one is left I will vote for the other. If both are out Monday I couldn’t care less who wins.
Rose1, do you really think the order will tell a story or be influential during the semifinals? It might tell a story about who’s dance is the best and they may save for last…or have a TRIO jive as the first trio dance to get everyone pumped…but I don’t think the order is as impactful as earlier on in the season. The mods know much more about this.
Paige said on a video on Facebook that they’re dancing first tomorrow. That made my stomach sink because I remember when that happened with Bethany. It was for the finals, not the semi-finals; there were 4 couples, Bethany and Derek danced first. That was apparently a tip-off (to Derek, for sure) that they were going to be eliminated, which they were. So it’s different, but the eliminations tonight will leave 3 couples in the competition, which is the same thing.
Yuck.
With Paige going first, I wonder if they will do a “you’re safe” type of thing and then 1 of the next 2 groups of 4 goes home. They did it to Candace Cameron, she danced first in the semis and was told first that she was safe.
Only 4 other people have been eliminated after dancing first in the semis (Brandy, Ralph, Hope, and Leah), so hopefully this is a good sign for her.
@Suzy, yeah that normally happens in the finals when there were 4 couples. Last season, Carlos danced first during the finale (did his individual dance then freestyle) and was eliminated at the end of the night. I don’t think that necessarily applies for this season because the finale is only 3 couples. From Matt’s post though, it seems it’s a good sign.
@Matt, hope you’re right and it’s that she’s safe instead of being in jeopardy, especially dancing first. I feel like TPTB want to mess with her and have her dance first in the semi’s just to say she’s in jeopardy and wait through the whole show. If they call her safe first I’m sure everyone will be breathing a sigh of relief.. Fingers crossed it’s a good sign!
Paige said on twitter that her Trio is dancing first. What does that mean for her individual dance though?
Geri, I would assume that she’s going first in individual dance as well.
I’m happy that we have an away baseball game tonight and we won’t return home until almost 9:00. Actually it could be a blessing in disguise, that way I can check here for the results.
All I gotta say is, If Wanya and Paige are eliminated tonight I won’t be watching the finale.
Have Ginger and Val ever danced first?
@Priscila – Yes, they were first during Most Memorable Year when they did their Contemporary.
I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that Paige is going first since she’s the only one left who hasn’t. Kinda like Bindi last season. I noticed that the person who went first during the semifinals the last two seasons ended up winning the show.. soo… Ok, ok I’m reaching. I know, lol. I just hope her going first doesn’t lead to any underscoring.
As for the pimp spot, my guess is that’s going to Nyle or Antonio… but most likely Nyle, I think.
@CC, I like the way you think!! 😉 I’m hoping for the best so let’s see if they pull the jeopardy or safe card on her since she’s going first.. I wonder if there’s been another season in the past where they’ve done 2 double eliminations in one season? And if yes, did the couple that go first then get eliminated? Ahhh today’s giving me anxiety.
Well, you’ve all made me feel a lot better — thanks!! Paige is so excited about dancing, I will be over the moon if she’s pronounced safe before or after she dances.
@Tina – All this time I have been hoping that with Paige going first, Tom would be all cute and tell them they’re safe right off the bat. If that happens I’m gonna thoroughly enjoy the show tonight. If she’s put in jeopardy before dancing (which is such a d**k move and I wouldn’t be surprised if it happens) I don’t think I’m gonna enjoy tonight whatsoever. I’m just praying to all the heavens that she managed to pull some votes to be safe.
Sandy, I’ll be checking the live blog too. Since I quit watching live, I need to know who’s still in so I’ll know which couple to vote for — LOL
@Tina #186 – They’ve had seasons in the past with two double eliminations (Seasons 9 and 15 for sure), but those were seasons with results shows, so the running order could impact who was going home, but not the other way around (if that makes sense). Prior to this season the only double elimination without a results show was Season 18 Week 2 (when they changed the timing of the double elimination to take out Sean Avery).
@CC, I agree.. She has been gaining more momentum support wise so I really hope those translated to votes. It’s just scary because it’s so close that anything can happen. Fingers crossed for tonight. It’s gonna be a long day I can already tell.
Now I’m feeling confident that Paige will make it through. Can’t imagine they’d be that cruel to put her in jeopardy. Unfortunately I feel 99% sure that their Ralphing of Wanya did the trick, but I’ll keep watching and voting if Paige is still in.
I’m confused, does the elimination mean they want only two freestyles?
Rose, I agree, fingers crossed!! I’m starting to feel like that too but don’t wanna let my guard down.
I am just hoping that they don’t do like last week where they tell people they are in jeopardy before they dance. I don’t even care if it’s someone I want to go home! It’s still a lousy move!
If Paige’s solo round is first I might watch that and then just follow the live blog and Court’s tweets. I just don’t think I can sit through two hours of biting my nails. I don’t know if if means much or not but the DWTS IG account seems to show Nyle and Paige as favorites to get through; unfortunately Ginger seems to take third! Here’s hoping that may partially signal the outcome, but that the Wayna fans are able to pull an upset!
I’m still repeating Cidra and my mantra: Hope for the best, brace for the worst”!
It takes a lot more than just dance order for Derek to know if he’s eliminated. He’s pretty darn savvy about the whole show and eliminations all the way around. He might have ascribed it to dance order, but I would bet there were a lot of other clues he picked up on, just like there were for us.
I think Lindsay is prepared for the results because in her IG she said they are thankful to dance one more week and left it at that. How could she and Wanya not know that Nyle, Ginger and Antonio are being favored/pimped by the show. The producers aren’t even trying to hide their agenda anymore, and I’d bet Derek saw even more than we do.
So Nyle and Peta are going to do the gimmick of him dancing blindfolded for part of the AT according to their Facebook page. Color me unimpressed by using Nyle in this way. I just had to eye roll about how much CA is going to cry over this. Nyle is inspiring but he doesn’t need to do the Houdini junk. Turn him into a dancer, not a dancing bear. They just can’t help themselves with the disabled porn
Just seen the running order on social media. Before anyone assumes someone like Ginger for example is safe because she’s dancing last. Liz Berkeley danced last and was eliminated as was Nastia last year (all be it in a results show). I’m more happy at Antonio dancing second. That’s normally a popular spot to put eliminated couples.
OMG M8 I sure hope you’re right, because that would mean Antonio and Ginger were leaving so we can get our dream finale.
M8, thanks for that reminders. I will hold on to those thoughts.
Just my gut feeling after reading all the above comments, I think the finale will be Nyle, Paige and Antonio. Really sorry to see Wanya go (if it happens), but definitely not Ginger. Not sure I am going to like the Nyle blindfold dance! Just too many gimmicks for me with Peta and Nyle. What will their freestyle be like? Have to admit he has not been my favorite ever this season, and I’m not a fan of Peta either. I’m really not sure if Nyle will win after all. Look what happened to Giles Marini, William Levy and Nick Carter. They were the front runners in their seasons.
How can dancing blindfolded blow our minds when Bindi just did it last season?
Is it because Nyle is deaf, because now all the gimmicks feel like it’s just capitalizing on his deafness instead of celebrating it.
Hoping and praying Paige makes it to the finals, been rooting for her the whole time and would be really tough to lose her so close!!
My double elimination guess for the past couple of days has been Ginger and Wanya, but since Ginger is going last tonight I have a feeling she’s gonna be safe. Has anyone gone last and been eliminated right after? I mean on the same night, not in a Tuesday results show like Nastia last spring.
So now I’m thinking Wanya and maybe Antonio. From what I’ve seen, the general audience seems to like Paige and Nyle much more than those two and many thought one of them deserved to leave last week.
George also said that trios are first tonight.. weird.
I have to agree, I think the finale will be Nyle, Paige and Antonio. I think Ginger and her routines have been largely forgettable. Personally, I haven’t been too impressed with Wanya throughout the entire season either. Nyle, Paige and Antonio would likely produce the most entertaining finale.
Not really, Tina. They’ve done team dances first before.
Matt 202: A good deal of Nyle’s fans followed him from Top Model and probably have no idea that a blindfold dance has been done several times. I don’t know but my sense is she will cue him much like she has been doing all along.
My point being that the judges will act like the blindfold is some revolutionary never done before thing when it’s been twice before, as recently as last season.
Probability of a mid show elimination and only 4 couples do regular dances. Just like season 18 with Diane and Henry.
Nyle blindfolded is intersting……I know Erin was blindfolded when she was a contestant. I think they’re are just finding ways to challenge Nyle.
Not sure about “all the gimmicks” as last week was a demonstration on his perspective when he dances. Not sure what other “gimmicks” they have used. I think he’s done remarkably well and gave me a different opinion of Peta too.
Carlos, just because Maks is okay with Karina doesn’t mean his fiancé or others are okay with her. Maybe I seeing it thru a female lens…..I’m sure more then a few woman would want to hang out with their fiance’s ex fiancé.
I meant would NOT want to hang out with a fiance’s ex…
Omg Michelle that’s a good point. That makes a lot of sense.
I can totally see them eliminating Wanya before he can do his individual dance, especially if he knocked it out of the park in dress rehearsal.
Jill, the gimmicky part is how they’re promoting everything as redefining and huge. Maybe I’m off base, but I don’t remember Derek pulling that with Amy. He let the dance speak for itself. When I think of how the guy set up his own camerawork on week one in Russia and compare it with the histrionics surrounding Nyle all I can do is shake my head.
I think some of you are seeing conspiracies a lot more often than there actually are conspiracies. You have to think about what there is to gain by doing something. The Final three have already been decided – there is no need to prevent Wanya from knocking a dance out of the park – in fact, that makes it more shocking if he goes. Thats what they WANT.
I have a bad feeling Wanya might get eliminated tonight… It’s kinda hard to affirm Antonio is going home bc he knocked that team dance out of the park last week, IMO. And I think Team Carrie Ann was most people’s favorite… Every one has been working very hard, Ginger and Antonio have improved, but my pick for the top three would be the 3 best overall & most entertaining dancers: Paige, Nyle & Wanya.
M8 mentioned that Elizabeth performed last on S17 and was voted off that night, but on S17 the scores of the night were added to the scores & votes of the previous week, which doesn’t happen anymore. So considering Ginger’s perfect score, the fact that a lot of working moms are probably voting for her, the fact that she’s an ABC employee and the ‘Val factor’, and Wanya’s mishap and the running order tonight, I’m afraid she’ll make the final… I’d feel horrible for Lindsay though… 🙁
And Ginger has been consistent. Not my favorite, but consistent. She peaked at the right time and Val is smart in choosing cleanliness over high difficulty level.
Another case scenario: could you imagine the hell it would be on SM if all three ‘fam’ members (Val, Peta, Sharna) make the final?!
I think the double elim. will happen at the end of the show, like the previous double elim.
At this point I’m not really surprised by the running order….figured it was either going to be Paige or Antonio first and nyle and ginger towards the end of the order. Fingers crossed That we get the right final 3 tonight (plus I need something to get my mind off of my weekend).
@maina: agreed 100 percent on the hell that social media would be if all
Three “fam” members make the finale. It would be a social media nightmare.