Dancing with the Stars Season 23, Week 9 – LIVE BLOG!!
As always…
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Opening number was a bit of a non-event. :::shrug:::
I love Idina Menzel…but I loved her BEFORE Frozen. And I still love her in spite of it. 🙂
Redemption edit for Marilu – she’s going home. Of course, I wonder how much of this happened LAST week.
That was a pretty damn good Samba from Marilu! I saw one step that might have been a mistake, but it was tiny…and she was having fun
Now we’ll hear a bunch of BS about how she’s finally working with Derek blah blah blah…Wait, Idina! I love you!
And once again, Marilu doesn’t go to Erin and gets her scores right there. I call bullshit. The 9s were fair – don’t really know if that means she’s going home or not, since neither Ryan nor Maureen got good scores when they left.
Great dance from Calvin – very beautiful. And that song makes me weepy every time I hear it. Calvin is definitely a contender. Watch your backs James and Laurie.
Almost forgot my LOL to the Cat Calvin sans dance belt. LOL. Why are we getting the somber tone from Julianne like she doesn’t want to give him props??
Huh…long game is to get rid of Calvin.
Male singer on this bumper just murdered this song and not in a good way. WTF?
Never been a fan of the Wiz. Kinda bummed that James go it.
Think Jenna just screwed up. Is James the Joker or the Wizard? Did James just miss a step as well?
Those mistakes would get Marilu 8s. This should be interesting. I even heard Emma yell on All Access.
I thought I saw more than one issue (and one of them was Jenna’s), but maybe it was just me. snort.
Who’s the woman rubbing all over Derek back stage? Anyone?
Charleston doesn’t have the same impact with Terra, but Sasha is doing surprisingly well making it work for her. Fun dance! Oh god, CAI will call out lip syncing again.
Everybody getting the good scores tonight. Interesting. Hmmm…I don’t know what to think now. Terra and Marilu were the bottom queens.
Pardon the expression. 😉
Oh boo freakin’ hoo. Why are we crying, Jana? For Gleb or yourself?
Sorry, distracted by Derek kindly calling out the producers on All Access…a lot. Nicely. In a Derek way.
Is this dance kinda boring? I can’t focus on it.
Totally over scored. And if you all don’t ease up on hitting refresh and do better at commenting, I might open a vein.
Very good dance by Laurie – but then that’s no surprise is it? Seemed like she was too far away from Val at times and a tiny bit off balance.
Heh…Marilu gets 9s and is still at the bottom of the leader board. Maybe she ain’t going home? Who the hell knows?
Didn’t the men do then Paso moves last time there was a male duet? One that looks really similar to this one? Or were they joking in the package?
I was worried about the capes at first but they got it together. Great dance! I enjoyed it.
Ugh, getting glimpses of Laurie and Jana’s duet and I’m not looking forward to it. It looks like a standard contemporary.
LOL Marilu – naughty girl. 😉
Okay, that was the old style vaudeville show stopper! I loved it except for the part with Marilu’s legs and Terra’s body. But it was fun and funny and lot of crazy stuff in it. It was…happy. I can use happy on this election eve. When the world could end.
Give Terra and Marilu 9’s and they still end up way on the bottom…but with James. I guess Laurie and Jana need that save, eh?
Contemporary is so not special any more. That was chock full of cliche moves that Val got off the internet. Hands over mouths, the whole nine yards. I feel like I’ve seen the same contemporary dance about 20 times now.
It comes down to Jana and Marilu and they really got my hopes up. It’s okay if Marilu goes, she had a good run even with the bullshit packages. I’m much more pissed that they guaranteed Jana a spot in the finale AND made sure her fans voted hard by putting her in jeopardy. Hope Rob Wade is happy now – and I hope he’s seen the backside of Derek Hough. Derek certainly doesn’t need the work. Unlike some.
I love you. That is all 😛
Right back at ya. 😉
Do we know if Sharna is dancing? I doubt Gleb is if Jana wasn’t sure as of this morning/afternoon.
Eeeh! I love Idina! ELPHABA. MAUREEN.
I see they’re still bsing their way through Marilu and Derek’s packages. They’ve BEEN joyful. This isn’t new!
Ugh. I see Jenna is filling in for Sharna again. :/ I want Sharna to take care of herself but I sure wish I didn’t have to see attention hog filling in again!
Seriously. LOOK AT THOSE LEGS. If I could look as good as Marilu at ANY age…
Opening number was fun. Idk if anyone remembers this movie but it reminded me of “cats dont dance”. Indina looks gorgorus. Can we get her on the show please. Now Marilu and Derek with Mark a star musical accompaniment is amazing. Best dance from her thus far in my opinion. Fun. Exciting. Derek running over to Mark was just awesome too. Those two always bring the best out of one another. I’d give this dance a 10. I’ve said it before and will say it again, ignore I had half the energy and joy of Marilu now I would be a very happy person. In short, Marilu you owned that dance and i loved every minute of it. 🙂
That whole package makes me a sad panda F-Ck U Rob Wade!!! Jerks!
Great samba by Marilu! If she’s going home, she can go out with her head up and happy! Still a bit of a bad edit but better than last week!
It hit me when they showed the ones coming up that James looks like the riddler tonight (not the one from the Adam west show or the movies but from the recent arkham games) lol. Last week the joker this week the riddler…I’m loving this.
Ladies please keep me occupied so I don’t throw a shoe at the TV with all these political ads!! DWTS is the only live show I watch.
WTG Marilu!! Not surprised they did well tonight. Oh and welcome back Mark. So cool to see him preform.His voice is as good as your dancing. 9’s are good I’m happy.
Calvin and Lindsey look gorgeous!
Love me some Calvin…If MARILU leaves tonight, boys got my vote! Lindsay is my new fave Pro!!
I was by the theater that has Cats last Wednesday so if they were there that day I’m going to be very disappointed lol. Anyways, Cats is the one show I wouldn’t see becuase the costumes really freak me out so then again if I saw that walking my way I’d run lol. The dance was gorgeous and I couldn’t keep my eyes off it. 10. Only complaint I have is that there were no cat ears lol.
The cats package was hilarious!
Gorgeous dance by Calvin and Lyndsey. Always in awe of how graceful he is. Love it love it. 🙂
That dance was gorgeous! I think it could have gotten one more ten. I certainly thought this was better than his ‘perfect’ quickstep from last week.
The older I get, the more poignant Memories becomes to me.
I loved their waltz. It moved so well across the entire ballroom floor. I absolutely loved their costumes too.
Calvin&Lindsay in their Cats costumes was about the cutest thing ever on the show.
Marilu&Derek had a great Samba, chock full of steps and with great Samba bounce.
What did I miss? Why was Marilu’s package bad?
Let’s see. Didn’t that package just cover every point from Derek’s blog? The fans are not stupid Rob Wade. We know how to reed and spill! Good job M & D. Loved that shade of blue on both of them. Way to go Cat-vin. Lindsey’s choreography is so mesmerizing at times. Beautiful.
Marilu – very nice Samba but it was hard for me to take my eyes off Derek. Damn, he’s so super talented and so cute. Oh Calvin, love you. Elegant, Smooth, Beautiful performance. Hope they win the MBT.
It’s killing me not to see sharna and James dancing together but at least she isn’t leaving choreo to Jenna becuase that song in Jenna’s shanda would have been the Jenna show. Saying that She still hams it up a bit too much for my liking. The dance was fun to watch but I’m probably not going to remember it either. I’d give it a 9.
Loved James as always. 🙂 He def can do any character and mesmerize as he does it. I did see a little blip though. See the judges caught it too.
It was bad because it was ‘good’…then good scores to boot.
Eek, I saw him go off time and miss a few steps. He’s probably going to get straight 9s, and Jenna stole my attention, I had to struggle to keep my eyes on James. That’s bad.
Awesome barrel leap Hinch!
He went off time a tiny bit there, but he recovered it very quickly. I’m missing seeing Hinch&Sharna dancing together so much.
I love that Sharna got her own costume. What a lovely Glenda she makes!
Props up to Mark Ballas he was awesome singing Jersey Boys, I am so glad Marilu and Derek did a great samba and she looked so relaxed. WTG. Calvin and Lindsay beautiful waltz but not as good as last week’s dance agree with the scores. I missed where James messed up, I loved the concept and at first I thought he was the Riddler lol, it took me awhile to figure out he was the wizard, I miss Sharna I think the dance would have been more dynamic with her instead of Jenna.
James, nice but not memorable and Janna turns me off. Wish he was dancing with Sharna.
Hands not shanda. Sometimes I think this phone hates me. Anyways, I hit submit too early. I kept comparing the dance to the thing on NBC with Neyo and queen latifah in a weird way because that was the first time the wiz actually was fun for me (nothing against the movie which I know is popular but it’s just a bit much).
Lindsay was so stinkin’ cute meeting the Cats cast and wearing the costumes. I sometimes forget how young she is. Anyway that was a geat dance good scores but I think they are saving the 10’s for their fav’s
Keo and Allison’s dance was gorgeous I do hope he’ll be the male version of Lindsay and really shine if given a pro spot again. He’s got the talent if he just can get the teaching/choreography down.
Four 9’s for James and the nit picking but in this case Calvin did look better. Jenna’s OK but I like him better with Sharna.
Ok so I kinda loved Terra and Sasha. I dont thnk it was her best but It was so much fun to watch and unique. Looked like something’s straight off a Broadway stage. I’d give it a 9.
I’m back. My other phone went kaput. I missed all of you. Now I can’t remember all my passwords. Oh well. Marilu and Derek were awesome. Hope that wasn’t the farewell package. Wait James gets a nine with that big error. Hmmm Marilu would have gotten a seven.
So, only Marilu doesn’t go up & talk with Erin. Judges nice with Terra’s mistakes, but not M. Cute dance, but not a 10.
I got a vicarious thrill out of seeing Sasha flinging about Terra in those lifts. That had to be a blast to perform.
Sasha has more than earned his permanent pro slot with his wonderful work with Terra.
Despite James goofs still love him. Was it just me or did it seem like James and sharna were going to kiss in the package? Weird, since he has a girlfriend. Maybe I’m seeing things
If Marilu were leaving, would TPTB work hard to make her forgettable by putting her first and no talking to Erin? I hope she is staying. I would love to see more dancing from Derek too.
Vin, you are constantly “hitting submit too early”! Lol.
Not a whole lot of rise and fall or sustained movement in that waltz.
Compare Hinch setting aside his own disappointment at not dancing with Sharna to focus on lifting her up and reassuring her with Jana’s whiny “I only want to dance with you”.
A perfect score? Girl please.
Terra never ceases to amaze me. Just what she said I can’t do it exactly like that so I will just do what I CAN do. I don’t think it was better than James or as good as Calvin though.
Ooo More Mark You go boy!
I guess it’s Jana’s turn to whine and cry. Give me a break! I will say I do love seeing Gleb do a waltz That said I still don’t like her attitude perfectionism or whatever you call it.
I’ve started deleting one line posts because I’m pissed because I can’t update this site. QUIT HITTING REFRESH. NOW.
@heart: Mickey Mouse fingers in tellling ya lol. Both a blessing a curse. Good for video games but not for iPhone ?
Will I be able to see Derek on all access on you tube?
Loved Terra’s dance. Had some of that fun energy from her samba.
Jana’s was pretty but not extraordinary. Certainly not worthy of all the 10s.
I’m already skeeved by Laurie’s package. SHE’S NOT EVEN LEGAL, VAL. I don’t care if it is Cellblock Tango. You don’t have to make it super heated and sleaze.
But I better wait to see the dance before judging…
I loved Lindsay and Calvin! James was good but I miss his connection with Sharna SO much. This could be her year and I really don’t want her sharing the Mirrorball with Jenna.
I too was bored by Jana and Glen. Don’t understand how that was a 10 performance other than producer manipulation.
Lovely, simply lovely. So glad Gleb could dance tonite and I’m happy they did well. That said, Jana is a bit whiny, and it’s starting to grate on me.
I missed the video for Laurie and Val but I’ve bee told it’s funny. Not planning on watching it though. The dance was very interesting since I keep thinking of Bristol and Mark and bindi and Alexa. A lot to live up to in regards to the last one and for once I think Val delivered big time. Something about this song brings out the best in the pros doesn’t it. Happy Laurie can bring roxy heart to life like it’s nothing and I’m baffled. Didn’t expect that at all. 10.
Save the vein splitting for tomorrow Heidi!!
Jana/Gleb—blah…boring. Laurie/VAL—-didn’t Mark do a freestyle to that song with Bristol Palin in her first season on the show?
Also, in complete agreement that Jana and gleb were a tad bit boring. Just not memorable unfortunately this week for me but I’m glad I’m not the only one that felt that way. She is luck that she has a second dance tonight but then again she got a perfect score so what do I know lol
Eating my words! I actually really loved that AT. The concept certainly helped. And finally a proper use of Laurie’s gymnast strengths.
Of course, I compare all AT’s to Calvin and Lyndsey’s now. And it wasn’t AS good as that (so I’m STILL bitter that Calvin’s wasn’t a perfect score). But still enjoyable. 🙂
Marilu got SOOO OVERSCORED,I thought she would get a few 8’s
Calvin’s was good I agree with his scores
They screwed James by giving him “The Wiz” it reminded me of his QS a little… His score was fair due to the misstep and kudos for admitting it’s the first they noticed ?
Terra’s dance was so strange,I loved the Choreography but since the height difference with Sasha is so evident it felt like she was dancing smaller than him…It was boring but it wasn’t at the same time ?
Jana’s dance was really good but it felt dull for some reason,it was missing something.Maybe the bad acting got to me
Laurie is “using all her gymnastics moves tonight” as my husband just said…It was good though because her leg muscles are made for this dance! I have never seen a gymnast screw this dance up…
None of the solo dances have stood out to me tonight smh.Hopefully the Duo round changes that.
I had to go back and watch Marilu and Derek because all I saw the first time was Mark. I couldn’t stop watching him. So happy he was on tonight. The second time I watched, I enjoyed it immensely.
I loved Terra and Sasha’s dance. That was so much fun to watch.
Calvin and Lindsay were once again my favorites and quite honestly I can’t even remember James and Jenna’s dance or Jana and Glebs. It was a non issue for me.
Hated the Cell Block Tango. Every time they showed a close up of Laurie’s face I was reminded that she is a 16 year old child. Val telling her to be sexy and scolding her about asking her mother just creeped me out. If this dance had been given to an adult, the choreography was would have been good (not much different than the show though).
That package was hilarious and adorable. Very reminiscent of Alek Skarlatos and Carlos PenaVega during their own matchup.
I can’t wait to see my two faves perform together!
Loved Idina’s performance! Couldn’t stop watching Allison during the dance bits.
That paso….very solid and just intense yet fun. James I think did slightly better than Calvin but other than that i loved it. I’d give it a 9.
Kinda weird song there from the talented Adele Dazeem. ?
I could watch James and Calvin bromancing until the cows come home. I liked the paso, especially the shaping from Hinch, and all the dancing with just the two of them, but it felt a bit too busy in a way.
Really Bruno? A glimpse of the future is the men duelling against each other while the women take the prize. Well, that does appear to be TPTB agenda after all.
Marilu and Terra are awesome together. That video alone was a 10 for me lol. Now the dance was fun and creative. I’d give it a 10.
I love Calvin and James’ bromance, their paso was so entertaining and fun. Of course Carrie Ann has to complain about something. I loved it. Marilu and Terra are cute together, but the dance was ok but lacking the wow factor for me.
I was smiling through the entirety of Terra and Marilu’s team dance. Like popping the cork off a bottle of nice champagne. Can I live there? At least get a summer rental there?
This must be the part of the season when suddenly Laurie returns to being the best and James and Calvin are only deserving of 2nd and 3rd because if Marilu goes home tonight it looks like James and Calvin will have the lowest score because they WILL NOT give a contemporary a bad score ESPECIALLY since its Laurie and Jana and I shouldn’t have to choose between James and Calvin until the FINALE! So many undeserving scores tonight.
I’m not entirely sure about it, but why do I feel like this night is going to be another S21 Showstopper’s Night with Bindi & Alexa = Jana & Laurie? (in terms of perfect scores for both team members) lol
James and Calvin- That cowboy theme reminded me of the dance with the bandanna Can’t remember who danced it (was it Whitney?) but anyway they were eliminated the next week. I don’t think James and Calvin are in any danger.
Terra and Marilu- GRRR that was so good but of course the scores don’t reflect it.
Evidently Furbie is back and he’s more entertaining than a few of these dances.
I already hate this contemporary because it can’t compare to the Charlie/Sharna/Candace/Mark one in Season 18…Automatic 10’s though ? I HOPE they get a few 9’s though to give Calvin and James a chance to make the Final because they deserve it more than Terra, Jana and Marilu.
That video for Laurie and Jana was quite illuminating in a weird way since I loved how laurie was like “I’ll help you” while Jana looks a bit too excited for this dance. Also, I’m really hoping that Alan didn’t buy that shirt with all the holes like that…then again im the person who used to buy regular t shirts that I liked the pattern or color of and give them to my mom and have them turned into sleeveless ones so who am I to talk lol. Anyways the dance was cute. I’d give it an 9
This duo dance with Laurie and Jena reminded me of SYTYCD number. I thought they did that beautifully. All three pair dances were very well done. I loved seeing Marilu dance with such freedom in both her dances.
I watched the first half of the show but switched to Hillary’s campaign rally in Philadelphia. I still have the tv on though so can hear the couples dances.
The night has been OK. I liked Calvin’s dance a lot. I wish Sharna would be able to dance; you can tell it’s killing her but I think her decision is wise not to injure herself more. I thought Marilu looked beautiful tonight and her dance was her best yet.
I love PH’s comment that it is OK to be happy when the world could end tomorrow. I laughed out loud, but then thought that is really true. Let’s hope it doesn’t happen.
That felt like a typical SYTYCD contemporary. Overwrought, pretentious, non-subtle, and pedestrian.
Hinch&Sharna and Calvin&Lindsay get through. Woo hoo!
Well, that sucks so bad. I’m pissed. What did Derek say on all access?
I’m voting for Calvin now.
Ok this message probably won’t make it, but who cares – here it goes.
I have been sensing a VERY, VERY strong emotional connection between James and Sharna. And I’m hoping James will win. But if one thing happens, I won’t give a damn who wins: That thing is James and Sharna getting together after the show (long-term).
For those of you who say, “he has a girlfriend”, well, things change – all the time.
There, I said it. I feel better.
This is all I have to say about that elimination: I feel gutted but part of me thinks that Terra is going to becuase next but after that first dance I’m really hoping that the rest of the viewers found Jana and gleb to be boring as well becuase I think Terra did great tonight.
The show isn’t on in California yet but I just have to comment on this:
“I can use happy on this election eve. When the world could end”.
ROTFLOL….it isn’t funny, because it’s so true, yet it is hilarious. Thanks for the laugh!
Well I am disappointed that Derek and Marilu so now I am team Lindsey and team Sasha. I hope Derek leaves the show for at least a year or two. I wonder if TPTB realize they pushed him too far. Oh and if I am one refreshing too often I apologize. I can’t figure out how to refresh so I just keep pushing buttons. Remember to vote everyone.
Marilu and Terra had my fave duet. I will admit that there was nothing novel about Jana and Laurie’s, but I like the style of dance in general and thought it pretty. Calvin and James were entertaining but not at the technical level I expected.
Sad but not shocked to see Marilu go. They fixed it pretty well for that outcome. She’s such a class act though. God bless her. I’ll miss her enthusiasm and fangirling.
I posted the interview on PDH, Heart. He and Marilu talk about their last two packages.
Jana and Laurie were not in sync at one point, not to mention how boring and cliched the whole dance was. Oh, and Val pleaseeee stfu. This guy says the dumbest shit
Of course you think all that, Rosa. It’s the same thing you think every week. :::rolls eyes:::
I should have said vote in the national election. Loved your comment Heidi but I think tomorrow night is possibly “the end of the world” eve. The voting won’t be done till late. God help us all.
Thanks, PH. I will definitely check it out. And hope the tptb take notice if Derek told them nicely to stuff it. It really wasn’t necessary to put Derek under the bus frequently.
I’m rooting for Calvin to get to the finals. James has more fans than Calvin. I just want Calvin and James to win over Laurie and Jana.
Lynne, the fact that he talked about the package (and directly to the producers at one point) on All Access in addition to in his blog makes me think he is FINALLY done. At some point he’s committed to Singin’ in the Rain and MOVE 3 might be on for next year. We can hope. Also saw some snark from Derek’s PR firm on twitter – first time EVER. I found that interesting.
As for DWTS – Vote James. He has a better shot at beating Laurie than Calvin does.
If you hit refresh more than once in a five minute period then yes, you are part of the problem. I understand the show is kinda boring and we’re more fun, but let up on it a bit if that’s what you’re doing. 😀
I wish it was a joke, Susanne – but sadly, it’s a dangerous situation we’re in.
I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to George W. and Mitt Romney – I thought you were bad news. It’s definitely all relative.
Take it elsewhere, Hoosier.
Well Rob Wade can suck it to be honest with you. Basic Bitches getting protection and they don’t care who is the collateral damage. Just…I pegged Marilu 5th before the series began by she ended up at 3rd. Jana just piss off and Gleb. I really liked you on Strictly come Dancing but on DWTS you have turned me off.
I’m really not sure why Rob Wade would mistreat Derek, who is by far the most popular pro, the way he did this season. He doesn’t want an emmy winner on his little reality show? Was Marilu really such a big threat to his agenda? Derek doesn’t need the show, so why would he come back for that kind of BS?
Hoosier i also think that sharna and hinch have a very very strong vibe. I dunno just wish the best for everyone, whether they end up together or not as long as people are happy and no one gets hurt.
Tptb’s machinations are more obvious now and it makes me sad :/
Overall I think everyone did a good job.
Tonight was fun. I even enjoyed the opening number, though it was a bit cheesy at the end.
Marilu’s samba was so much fun! She really let go and let it happen, good for her. I was smiling the whole time. Last few weeks it had been awkward to watch her struggle with her inner critic. Her outfit was super cute too, she looks good in blue.
Calvin is one of my faves and he did not dissapoint. Beautiful waltz, smooth and suave.
I was shouting at the TV “You can do it James,” when he had his little mishap. He pulled through!!! Love him, sad Sharna couldn’t dance.
Terra was cute.
Jana was boring. She does that same leg extension/kick thing nearly every dance.
Laurie did better emoting with this AT than I thought she would. That backwards spiderman thing she did when she held onto Val, that was crazy and I loved it. Missed a hand after a turn tho, but that’s me nitpicking. Great job.
Calvin and James’ Paso: Super fun, what a great storyline for the dance. The capes were on point too.
Marilu and Terra’s Jazz: It was high energy, great choreography seamlessly blended those styles together and the gag with the skirt was great.
Laurie and Jana’s Contemporary: I enjoyed it. The little details in the music were brought out. Second half of the dance forward, all 4 of them were in sync and connected.
It seemed like each of the pairs were friends already. It was nice to see the relationships between the stars.
Well, I am out. I don’t care who wis now. Let VAL win for all I care. Jana deserved to leave. F-U Rob Wade!
I hope you’re right PH in that Derek is FINALLY DONE with this shitstorm of a show!! I’m calling off Dec 7 so I can watch Hairspray!!!
@#50 Yvonne P. My wife and I picked up on that statement by Bruno also. IMO, TPTB want Terra to go next, then in the Finale the two guys go next in either order to leave the “sisters” battling it out for the Mirror Ball, with Laurie very heavily favored. But I suspect the two guys have fan bases that could pit them in the final three for sure (I hope so anyway.)
Just wish at this point every dance could be scored fairly with no agenda, and then let the results and votes govern.
Great comments as always.
Sad my gut was right from the other post (usually its not and was hoping it wasn’t) 🙁
But, to be honest…I’m glad Marilu and Derek left tonight. They obviously weren’t going to win and it would just be frustrating from the passive aggressive ways of TPTB.
and…WHAT THE HECK was with Dom on ALL ACCESS ignoring the elimination interview he is so desperately eager to do every Monday night?? Just because they had to talk about something else? HELLO? Derek was posting a pic on instagram during that time frame…All access should have given them the respect to interview them. TPTB must have gotten to Dom and Roberto’s Social Media team who are producing All Access. ARGH
Anyhoo, at least Laurie won’t do a contemporary for her Freestyle now and she can do a fun, loving, acrobatic routine with the other Olympic girls and James and Sharna can do a contemporary and WIN. hehe…
Yikes, James it at the bottom of the leaderboard this week, and not a great week to be in either. I’m glad Marilu had a good run, and a good dance to end out of, I’m happy for her and despite the crappy packages, it seems like she really enjoyed herself, which in the long run is what matters.
Jana being in jeopardy is just genuinely confusing to me. She’s been in jeopardy so many times I can’t actually tell if she really is just not getting the votes or TPTB is trying to stimulate votes? Either way, pretty disappointed with the obvious manipulation of the perfect 40s for Laurie and Jana, they were good dances and maybe 1 deserved a perfect score, but def not both imo. :\
Crossing fingers Sharna is back, and James really pushes is back up there. Despite not having the best week for James, I thoroughly enjoyed the duet with Calvin, I would love for either one of them to win, and their pros as well, who are in my opinion two of the best this season.
Princess Heidi ~ I know it’s serious. I tend to laugh when I get scared or hurt ~ just a little weirdness on my part. But I do remain hopeful that people respond to the positive and not the negative overall.
Great dance for Marilu, happy about Derek calling out DWTS on All Access, LOVED Mark (Jersey Boys) and Derek hugging, all time favorite song from Mark with getting to sing “Sherry”, Shirley Ballas in the audience, cute little hug to Haley in the red room, fun duo dance for team cubs, Heidi’s sense of humor……good night for me even if Marilu and Derek went home. She is a class act as is Derek now my votes goes to Calvin and Terra just cause!!!
Even though I was really hoping Marilu would get the votes. I know I know it’s a reality show, it’s not a dancing competition. James Calvin and Laurie will make finals. That I’m fine with (James and Calvin earned it and I think Laurie would have made it no matter who she was with.) I could even live with Marilu going home IF they hadn’t hosed her and Derek to make it happen. She DID have some minor problems with her dances. BUT when I can’t even enjoy the DANCING and TPTB do NOT appreciate ALL their pros and their hard work, when it becomes nothing BUT manipulation than it’s almost like WTH is the point of watching this farce?
I am in my late 50’s which I believe is part of the demographic. I get it Rob Wade thinks we (and the older pros) are irrelevant. You may well lose some of those viewers not that you give a damn. Maybe you should get something to put in your own athletic supporter and pay attention to your FANS. Beyond disappointed.
Lee (1), Bruno’s comment was just sooooo blatant. My daughter and I looked at each other and she commented on it as well and mentioned that ‘that site’ I talk about sure knows what’s going on! But then again, as per the comment by PH in the blog way ahead of Bruno’s on air comment is that the long game is to get rid of Calvin. I really hope that TPTB fail at that. My ideal winner would be James with Calvin second – oh well, I can dream.
I actually feel so stupid right now for doubting that they trying to put Jana in finale. I’m not saying Jana is bad dancer but boy do they want her in Finale! I meant come on, not for once I believe she always in Jeopardy. I think this is because James surprise them, they do not expect he will be that good (for me he is currently no 2 below Giles Marini, my ultimate favorite male contestant ever)
And probably they were thinking it will be Laurie vs Jana in the final but then James and Calvin proof themselves
I love Laurie because she is adorable, I wish she dance with Mark though then I will be rooting for her, but now I do really want James or Calvin to win. Sharna and Lindsay been amazing this season. In my opinion those two are the most deserving pro to win this season
oh and yes, Giles was robbed (sorry, 15 seasons later and still hanging into that)
I’m wetting the bed I know, but damn a little miss step and James is now the bottom of week 9. I really enjoyed that dance, but I had a feeling this wasn’t going to be his night. I suspected he would have Jenna again, only because the doctor said a minimum of 3 weeks when Sharna first got hurt. I liked the Paso, the bromance is hilarious but I thought the choreography was knob. Like Wanye doing a Cowboy jive Just, no… it’s just too cornball. I liked the Charleston but the Contemporary was weird. The girls are just too different to be doing that sort of choreo, because I disagreed with the judges on their syncronicity. I also caught that Jana can’t dance with anyone but Gleb, and yet James has to suck it up, two weeks in a row.
I hope folks vote for him because I want to see a truly sexy Argentine Tango, not a broadway faux one. As much as Laurie did a great job, there was really very little connection with her partner. For me, its the connection that takes a routine into poetry. See Derek with Nicole or Jennifer, and See Cheryl and Gilles.
Within the first few minutes of the show it was easy to see that Marilu and Derek would be leaving – the package, going first, and the judges comments were all about showing them the door. She is not the best dancer, but it was inspiring to see her try and bust through the anxiety. This was not the best season of showstoppers, except for Idina. It’s been an hour since the show has been over and I can’t really remember my favorite dance.
I hope Marilu’s experience on DWTS was everything she hoped it would be. She’s such a fan of the show and really wanted to participate. As happy as Marilu was to have Derek as her pro and as much as I love watching his talents on DWTS, a part of me can’t help but wish he went out on a high note after his season with Bindi. I just hate seeing anyone taken advantage of and unfairly shown in a negative light like Derek was this season. It’s sad that DWTS has become more of a reality show instead of an entertainment show were the talents of the pros and growth of the celebrities should be the focus.
I not splitting my votes anymore and will be cheering and voting for James and Sharna. James has impressed me this entire season. I absolutely loved his dance last week. I think this is the last season for me though because the manipulations and oddly edited packages are sucking the joy out of this show.
Glad I haven’t wasted too much time on this show this season and will really enjoy doing other things on Monday nights. Where Derek goes, I will follow. Much respect to him and Marilu- I absolutely loved several of their dances and they should be very proud of their achievements. Class acts, both of them. Really happy that Derek fought back and spoke out about all the crap that destroyed not only this season, but has done permanent damage to the show.
So sad to see Derek and Marilu go. Well, at least there’s Hairspray and the Disney shows to look forward to.
That’s interesting, Hoosieriusb – because I’ve been sensing a VERY, VERY strong delusional shipper vibe from you.
There, I said it. Wow, I really do feel better!
I think you guys should do a LIVE BLOG of the election. ?????? Heck of a lot more interesting than the networks and cable. Plus I’m TRYING to find something to be positive about tomorrow since it could be a dark day in history.
This season has well and truly finished me off with the show. I’ve not watched the last two weeks and nor do I intend to. I saw the scores on wikipedia and nothing really surprised me. Operation get Jana to the final at all costs is in full swing along with operation lets make other pros look as bad as possible in their VTs. I’ll still voted though, despite having not seen a single dance, I gave all of them to James. He’s going to need them.
Don’t worry Nathan, Gleb can try and build his reputation back up over here, the fact will always remain that he lost to Anton Du Beke in a danceoff. The ultimate embarrassment LOL! I hope he has another semi final exit here with Jana but I can’t see the other three getting the votes to pass her. Two of them maybe (James and Calvin?) but not Terra.
I don’t have twitter but someone should tell Marilu that she’s now the oldest female contestant to ever make the Top 6 (taking over from Susan Lucci who made it to 6th in S7 at age 61). She should be very proud since the show is not making it easy at all for the older female contestants.
Didn’t get a chance to watch the show tonight, so came to PDWTS for an update. As I suspected , TPTB had finaly poisoned the well enough to get rid of Derek & Marilu this week. Glad to read that Derek (this show’s biggest defender), finally had enough of the BS and spoke up about it.
I don’t understand why the show runners keep trying to manipulate the results. If you have a show with audience participation…. Just give that audience what it wants by letting the results play out as the audience votes it.
Without Vanilla Ice, Ryan, or Derek I’ve
lost all interest in watching the rest of this season.
I doubt that I’ll be tuning back in next season if Derek doesn’t return. But, either way I’ll probably still pop back (occasionally)to check out what our great mods are blogging about.
I was so sad to see Marilu and Derek be eliminated. I feel like she was Nastiaafied. Oh well, I’m glad they went out on a high note. I’m so glad she danced! She has to be the most fan engaging celeb we’ve ever had. What a beautiful person in and out and so humble.
Agreed, Vogue! I think what probably upsets me the most is that they took a HUGE fan of the show and really treated her shabbily! I’m so glad Derek called the producers out on their bs! I used to love this show; nowadays not so much! And I’ll be visiting this site, but I’m done watching! Oh and Team Stop & Go for the win!
Cori, here’s another quote that I found facinating from Derek – his choice of words in particular:
Now, he laughs, but that is often how he covers his criticisms. I do wonder if this is finally the straw.
The show is trying to reach a certain demo and Marilu isn’t in that group. You can have more viewers, but if you don’t hit that stupid ‘demo group’ it doesn’t matter. Jana and Laurie are in the demo, so it’s simple to figure out why they push Jana to the finals.
I enjoyed the dance that Marilu and Terra did a lot, but I did not like that song at all.
Glad that Terra made her goal and I really think she or Calvin could win it if people supported them even though Marilu is gone.
Power rankings are up: https://www.puredwts.com/2016/11/08/puredwts-season-23-week-9-power-rankings/
We’re well aware of the younger demo, Misty. They’ve been working this angle for quite some time and those numbers haven’t moved – they’re playing a losing game. However, the total viewers numbers continues to move DOWN. I’m tempted to do a study in the off season to see if the decline has picked up pace. But when you try so hard (and continue to fail) to get a younger demo, your faithful core audience (the ones keeping you on the air) will start to walk away. What has saved DWTS all these years is the total viewer numbers, NOT the demo. You don’t cancel a top ten show just because it’s losing in the demo every week. But if it’s no longer a top ten show AND it’s losing the demo?? Buh bye.
@Misty – I disagree with your reasoning a bit – I don’t think it’s necessarily “Jana and Laurie fit the demo and Marilu doesn’t”; I think it’s more “Laurie & Jana have both recently been in the news, and Marilu hasn’t.” I don’t think it’s so much age – I don’t think it would matter that Marilu is in her 60s if she had done something scandalous that was in the papers recently, like Jana. I also think there’s multiple factors in play here – I think they need Jana’s pro to “happen”, and they need one of the pros going on tour to win the MBT…and Derek ain’t goin’ on the tour. Hell, Derek prolly ain’t never comin’ back to DWTS, after this.
Here are my personal showstoppers from last night:
1. Best in blue: Derek & Marilu
2. Best bromance: Derek & Mark (runner-up: Hinch & Calvin)
3. Best whine: Jana
4. Best camera mugging: Jenna
5. Best re-use of previously performed contemporary choreography: Val/Gleb
6. Best hatchet job on most decorated pro: Rob Wade
7. Best shout-out to hatchet job: Derek
8. Fastest exit elim w/no interview or review of dance journey: Derek & Marilu
9. Best pro dance of Season 23: Kairos
10. Best wishes to: Hinch & Sharna, Calvin & Lindsey, Terra & Sasha
Hope Derek, Cheryl as much as I love her and wish her continued success and work projects (hopefully), and Mark don’t come back to DWTS. Was it last season when Derek wasnt there? It was a **crap**show, besides Marks amazing choreo with Paige, and the pros aka fam and others really looked like they were either burnt out or didn’t feel any competition without the original pros there.
It’s getting toooo predictable with Val, PetA, Sharna, with who is going to win or who TPTB pimp. I think Laurie has the fans voting, but TPTB are trying to get Sharna to win and are making her beleieve they care 100% about that…when in fact I agee with the mods that they don’t care as long as the winning pro is on tour and not Derek, Cheryl,
or Mark.
Maybe they are mad he’s going to NBC?
So what are they gonna do….bring in Kym, Karina, Mark, and Peta back for ratings ?
I’d say Peta will be back next season. She’s on maternity leave this season. Cheryl should be brought back as well. She’s a DRILL SGT who can get her celeb to deliver. I’d like to see Kym return because she’s a fan fave. Put Jenna back to Troupe….she’s too intense for a pro right now and did her celeb partner no favors with the constant over-dancing and camera mugging. She did the same thing last night just walking down the stairs with Hinch during the opening number..gag me!! I was kinda hoping Witney’s new addition would be a baby rather than a puppy so she’d have to take off next season. She did pretty well with Vanilla Ice but has lost her choreo chops since S19 w/Alfonso (Seeing as how she was using a ghost)! Karina always delivered top notch choreo….I like Allison but only so far as it comes to Contemporary as I think she outdances her partners…much like Jenna.
I’d love to see Mark get another Broadway gig. He’s uber-talented as shown in last nights performances. I PRAY Derek doesn’t return. He’s been burned TWICE now!! F-that! Your most loyal, decorated, popular, talented pro and THAT Is how you treat him? NAW! Derek has bigger fish to fry…..Move ’17(I HOPE) and SITR on Broadway..I HOPE that project doesn’t get shelved due to lack of money from the Wierstein camp :/
@KellyK – I’m not entirely sure she’s gonna be back next season – she’s due in January. Rehearsals are probably gonna start in late February. Assuming she doesn’t deliver early, that means she’s gonna have maybe a month and a half to get back into dance shape, and if she’s breast feeding, that’s gonna add another layer of complication because she’s gonna have to have the little guy nearby fairly constantly. Not saying it’s impossible, but I’d call Peta more “on the bubble” than “IN” for next season – a lot is gonna depend on whether she wants to head back to work that quickly or not.
Allison was a bit of a different story, as she was able to dance all the way through season 21, and then gave birth in March of this year – and season 23 didn’t start up until late August, so she had a good 5 months to get Maddox through the newborn phase and be in shape to dance again. Peta’s pregnancy was unfortunately timed such that it completely negated her for this season, and is late enough that it might also count her out for next season, too.
That’s exactly what I don’t understand Heidi. I get that they want Jana to do well because she supposed appeals to the key demo, but ratings are still going down so why persist with it Maybe they think if they get Jana to the finals she’ll recommend the show to her young acting/singing friends? They also a new male pro to make the final to justify his position. Honestly I’ve not seen as much pimping and protection of a contestant like her since Janel Parrish. Hardly surprising as I see similarities between those two. Urgh!
Don’t know where you got the idea about SiTR not getting money from Weinstien or having a lack of money. I’m sure Harvey already has it lined up, since he went ahead and announced it. They need a theater or they can do nothing. Incidentally, Hairspray the Broadway version is having the same issue. They intended to do a revival but also can’t get a theater.
Sharna and James dance was released during an ET exclusive. Please Update Semi- Final Dance List!!! I believe they are doing an Argentine Tango IDK if that is the Trio Dance or not
Bravo, nancy #109! Great snarky post! And so true how they poorly treated Derek. Hopefully, they can do something nice for him during the finals.
Nancy@109, love it!! All true unfortunately.
Haha! Nancy that was funny! I wish someone could interview Rob Wade about this season and ask him why Marilu and Derek were barely interviewed by Erin, Dominic, and why they had no exit int. on all access. ?