Dancing with the Stars Season 25, The FINALE Night 1 – LIVE BLOG
Here we go!!! Pretty fun, competitive finale!
Oh how cute, the couples dancing together. :::rolls eyes::::
Okay kids – lets seem some good dancing!!
Julianne looks beautiful, although I’m not sure I love the red.
Often, going last during the finale is a good sign…but not always. If you’re a Lindsey fan (or a Jordan fan) you better vote your asses off.
Drew up first with his redemption dance. And Bruno in a tiny hard had with a small tool belt.
Paso Doble – pretty massive improvement. But then I think he’s been steadily improving for weeks and not getting rewarded for it. Is he as good as the other dancers? No – but I also don’t think he’s as bad as they’ve been scoring him. They really don’t want him in the final three.
Bruno loved it, but noted the foot fault. CAI is nonsensical as per usual. Len notes the improvement along with the foot fault. He must be leaving because they’re kissing his ass a bit. Agree with Julianne.
Did I just see Tristan in the front row?? Heard that Derek might be there as well – possible as he’s back in LA.
I ain’t mad at a 36 – he really has improved. But if he were safe they would likely find a way to be much harsher.
Bindi in the audience, Riker in the audience, Robert H. in the audience.
Spare me CAI – you knew from week 1?? Frankie is hilarious. Dig the hat. Love this song.
Loved that Foxtrot. Clever choreo by Witney at the end when she hides the fact that she was doing all the work in the last few seconds. Well done!!
Hey, Anna Trebunskaya!!
Judges are raving over Frankie’s foxtrot.
Oh goodie – Pitbull is next. I’ve been desperately waiting all season to see him. :::deadpan:::
Frankie gets a 38 out of 40. I ain’t mad at that either.
Can I just say how nice it is to see all the female pros with something other than bleached blonde hair on their heads. Not quite so monochromatic any more. Unfortunately, the are still relegated to the bump and grind for Pitbull.
Not that this music lends itself to anything else. That was pretty crappy.
Really audience? What was there to scream about? Ugh.
Jordan up next with his Charleston.
Nice jacket Len. 🙂 Talking Labels and Tins again 🙂
Jordan’s eye looks horrible. Looking better in his vt though.
This is still to hip hoppy and it’s the fault of the song. I dare say that Jordan is over dancing Lindsay.
No question he’s a great dancer but I’m not sure how I felt about that dance. Of course it was good, but I’m not blown away.
Judges are raving. Barring any disasters, I’m thinking that Lindsey and Jordan will end the night in a tie.
Mmmmmm….Robert Roldan. Hotness.
Jordan scores a perfect 40 as expected.
Lionel Ritchie? Oh. American Idol. Got it. Oh, and actual contestants. And one gets voted onto the show? This is like, so awkward. No one knows these girls, and no one actually cares at this moment. But I guess this is the crass cross promotion.
Lindsey girl, Julianne is no more of a legend that the two (Derek and Mark) you’ve danced with. In fact, Derek is the legend. But I get you’re supposed to say that. 🙂
Some mis-steps right there in the beginning. This song makes me think of Bindi. Excellent dance, but it felt a tiny bit out of control. I did love it though.
Perfect 40. So, no one is running away with the competition. The judges are throwing it to the audience with a bit of a handicap to Frankie. As expected.
Erin just said “Drew and Enima”. LOL.
Julianne’s special performance up next – this is a rather special performance. Seven autoimmune diseases?? Jesus.
That one dude can spin!! Robert and Hayley are the other two I recognize. Beautiful song by BC and Mark and great dancing from all involved. Beautiful.
Drew and Emma up next with the Freestyle. Emma sounding proper English. 🙂
Emma. Tell me you did NOT bring Chmerkovskiys into my Chmerkovskiy-free finale. Ten bucks says they find a way to talk on camera.
That was a pretty damn good freestyle!! Entertaining, fast, nice lifts – wonder how much Emma had to be coerced to have Maks and Val front and center?? That was ridiculous. He was a bit off time at the beginning but he pulled it together after a moment. I liked the cheesy break in the middle. 🙂
It must be in Maks and Val contracts that they are show at least once an hour even when they’re eliminated from the show.
39 seems about right for that freestyle. The timing issue was very minor and over all it was great and creative.
Frankie and Witney up next. Um, Producer manipulating the pro on camera?? That’s kinda blatant. So, Witney is going with her gut. Let’s hope it’s the right call.
And here’s a perfect example of why you should not use the troupe during the season – when you do a cool number with all of them for the freestyle it really doesn’t feel all that special. This freestyle was a good dance, but it didn’t feel special. Don’t get me wrong – it was great. But think back to the days when there was no troupe during the season and they would whip out something massive at the end.
And Frankie gets a 38 out of 40. That seems fair.
Lindsay going all out for Jordan’s freestyle. You know what they say, Jordan – crappy dress is a good omen.
That was an excellent dance Not sure what more there is to say…except that last series of lift/flips was excellent!!
Bruno is loving it…of course they will all love it. Len with the bad puns. CAI – “new moves”. Yer dance vocabulary isn’t that large then, eh?? Great dance, but let’s not get carried away.
Yo, running long on time so shaddap.
A perfect score, of course, for Jordan.
Last freestyle from Lindsey and Mark. Mark’s excited. This ought to be interesting.
And Mark Ballas pulls out the best freestyle of the night – the violin playing in the middle was genius. Not too much troupe…just excellent. I can’t even tell you how much I loved the violin playing – and that is so totally Lindsey. I think Mark wins the freestyle round.
Going to the finale are….
Jordan and Lindsey
Lindsey and Mark
Frankie and Witney
Eliminated: Drew and Emma
Well, out of all the dances tonight, I think that Jordan and Lindsey both killed it – but my votes are going to Lindsey and Mark. That freestyle was a perfect representation of his partner and it was very well executed.
Wow, Drew and Emma were fierce out there! Much better, Drew.
WOW Julianne looks absolutely stunning!! And CAI the walking mirrorball LOL
Handyman Bruno is too funny.
Drew and Emma’s redemption dance was pretty good though I could have done without the thorn background. Kind of distracting for me.
Gotta love the pimpage of the Chmerkovskiy’s during the opening number. lol
I liked Drew’s dance. Emma did a great job with him this season!
Dang, has Julianne looked more stunning than she is tonight?!! Just beautiful and she’s (I probably shouldn’t go there) glowing.
I don’t know what I loved more: drew and Emma’s past or the fact that I think I spotted kym and bindiin the audience. That dance was a perfect 10 for me. Loved it.
Meant paso in my other post. Frankie just blew my mind. My fav dance from him thus far. Easily a 10 from me. That was an oscar worthy dress too. I really think he has the it factor in spades so I hope he gets a sitcom again. Also I have reached a new record number of texts about him: 70.
Loved Drew and Emma’s paso!! Thought it had power and force and he held his own during his solo parts-I didn’t notice whatever mistake he/they made? ???????????? I do think 9’s were fair though considering the progress he’s been making this whole season-took the judges long enough to notice….
Frankie and Witney’s foxtrot, actually, started out a tiny bit slow for me ???? But then built up momentum and took on such show stopping appeal-like you were watching it on one of those old movies or on a stage. As they danced, I felt that Frankie took on the character of the dance more and more-he just has such a like-ability to him that makes him shine ☀️
Jules looks stunning tonight with all that red wow. Frankie did so amazing tonight I’m so proud of how far he has come can’t wait for that freestyle!
Frankie hasn’t been my favorite this season but I’d be only mildly disapointed if he won He’s improved a lot.
Oh if Pitbull AND Fifth Harmony are preforming together does that mean we only have to deal with them once tonight?
Ugh I could have SOOOO done without Pitbull, Fifth Harmony and the gyrating fest of the female pros….seriously? Was that filler necessary? ????????????
Ok so not the worst song I’ve heard from him but not feeling it. I tend to compare his songs to the one he did with Neyo becuase I think that one is perfection. So yay pittbull? But can we no have him back next season por favor?
Well I thought that the first 3 up did an amazing job and each have shown why they are there.
Who keeps inviting Pitbull back? He’s hideous and the only thing missing from the pro females part of the dance were poles. Ugh! Mr. DWTS? No Tom, he’s not.
Julianne is such a ray of sunshine. I love her.
Truth Be told i liked Jordan’s first charleston better but I would still give that new one a 10 becuase it was equally as awesome. Lindsey and Mark….easily so much better than the first one. I’d give that a 10 as well. Only complaint I have about both is they weren’t long enough for me 🙂
Julianne is incredible. This is going to be nominated for an Emmy. Jaw dropping good. Can the choreographer take some weeks from Mandy Moore to do group routines?
One word describes Lindsay and Jordan’s charleston, this time, for me and that is: SPEEDY ???? Technique wise I think it was flawless and Len was right, there were other genres in that dance but, for me, they danced it soooo fast that it was hard to keep up with them-just my opinion.
Mark and Lindsey’s quickstep, for me, was not as technically flawless as Jordan and Lindsay’s dance. I saw something in the beginning of that quickstep? Looked like maybe Lindsey lost balance a bit and the first thing that came into my head was that her skirt is too long ???? I do think this quickstep was better than their last one tho….
Ok….that dance Jules just did made me cry….felt all the feels! ABSOLUTELY Beautiful!
OMG that dance gave me chills-Julianne was just breathtaking in it and what a way to capture that choreographer’s vision! It was EMMY WORTHY!!! ????????????????????????????????
Just give Julianne an emmy right now. That was just stunning and from another world!!
Drew and Emma made me smile the entire time but in a weird way I adored the time out lol. Only thing I disliked about it was the color of drew and Emma’s costumes. I’d easily give that dance a 10.
Julianne’s dance my mouth is hanging open That was one of THE most amazing dances I’ve seen on this show! Those drops were a little scary to say the least but absolutely beautiful. I see EMMY written all over it.
“We haven’t seen that creative of a freestyle since maks” Erin how much did they pay you to say that. I mean was it not bad enough maks and Val were front and ce yet in that dance
Ewww did Bruno just give kudos to Maks and Val being in that freestyle routine? ????????????????
To a certain extent CAI is right-I didn’t see Drew being ‘off’ in the routine, but there were so many dancers in that freestyle that, for me, it was hard to pay attention to just Drew and Emma to be honest. Maybe that was Emma’s intention? ???? One thing I will say is that it, definitely, looked like a very fun and upbeat dance:)
Ummm…which freestyle of maks was so great…none stand out to me.
Loved Lindsey’s QS. She is a truly gorgeous ballroom dancer. No comment on the others
Drew and Emma’s FS was ok. Not wowed by it but loved that break in the middle..lol AInt never seen that before!
That dance with Julianne, and with Mark & BC singing, & Hayley in the troupe, made me remember that excitement I first experienced in Season 5 when Derek, Julianne and Mark thrillingly arrived on the show and took it into another gear. Its fallen flat for me since the Hough sibs left the dance floor (although I love Mark) but even though Derek was missing tonight, Julianne knocked it out of the park and I felt a small thrill of the old magic. Great job.
So the producers call you now on camera and ask you to mostly switch what you want to do ????????????…. I’m so happy Derek isn’t there anymore even though i miss him they probably did that his season with Shawn ????????????????
So far, 2/2 on creativity in the freestyles. (I do wish there had been less C-Bro camera time in Drew’s, though.) This has the potential to be the best night of freestyles in a long time.
I wasn’t really wowed by that FS from Witney & Frankie. It was good…but I felt like Frankie got lost amongst the Troupe….
I love Frankie and I give kudos to Witney for wanting to do a routine for him that was unexpected and powerful and impactful. I kinda thought he was gonna be more nervous or afraid or reticent to do this kind of routine, but he got so into it and placed so much trust in Witney. They, truly, do have a special bond:)
Not sure that Julianne would be the one getting the Emmy. The whole point of that number was that the woman with all the auto immune diseases choreographed it – it was her dream.
Ok so I love Frankie and witney but I was not expecting that and now I really love them. That was amazing. I’d give that a 10
That was my thinking too…Julianne didn’t choreograph it so she wouldn’t be nominated.
I would like to know what her 7 auto-immune diseases are. I have a few… psoriasis & hashimotos thyroiditis. Not fun.
The whole time during Lindsay and Jordan’s I thought it looked familiar. As much as I liked it it really reminded me of Whitney and Alfonso freestyle. I wish I liked theses freestyles more
Goddamn!! That freestyle easily stands out as one of the best I’ve seen on the show! It had different genres, creativity, a nice balance of extra dancers-they weren’t overused in my opinion, and the pro showcased his/her celebrity very well-Jordan, practically, ran that whole routine himself. Jeez without seeing Lindsey and Mark’s freestyle, Jordan and Lindsay could easily win this competition!
Jordan’s freestyle reminded me of Riker’s one. The theme, the costume and the lighting. It was really good because of how great of a performer he is, but I felt a little like déjà vu. 🙂
Broadway boy does broadway number…what’s new? Good dance, but I wouldn’t expect any less at all.
Loved jordan and Lindsay but those tricks gave me anxiety lol. Easily a 10. Best freestyle so far.
Lindsey & Mark! WOW!!!! LOVED her playing the violin! Has any other finalist done that in their FS before?
The judges are throwing it to the Voters!
Unpopular Opinion…..I was expecting more from Mark & Lindsey’s freestyle. I can’t point what the MORE was that I was hoping for but I was distracted for 1/2 of the dance by their facial expressions that seemed misplaced with the style.
Lindsey and Mark…what can you say? That was just incredible! Hoping she smashes it tomorrow too.
Heidi, you’re a tough critic, so if you say Mark and Lindsey pulled off the best free style of the night, I believe you. I can’t wait to watch this video tomorrow!
There is a reason why Mark Ballas has won 2x!!! That freestyle was AMAZING!!!! It was absolutely perfect for Lindsey-not only did it showcase her dancing but it also showed what makes her so passionate about life and that’s her violin. Len was 100% right when he said that tomorrow night will be a ‘war on the floor’-indeed LOL
Wozer. I thought Lindsay/Jordan killed the freestyle, like super impressed, and then comes Mark/Lindsey. OMG. That was incredible. I thought think I’ve seen a more impressive dance.
My hope is:
1. Frankie/Witney
2. Lindsey/Mark
3. Jordan/Lindsay
But I’m honestly going to be happy for any of them
Emma was a picture of proudness when she knew it was most likely her and Drew going home. Not nervous—just proud of what he’s done. What a nice journey they went on!
None of the freestyles really really sucked me in, but Jordan and Lindsay were my top one (even if it was a little Alfonso-esque).
I loved the concept of Lindsey/Mark but didn’t love the execution. The facial expressions were a bit distracting, and I found her a bit clunky at times.
The audience seemed to love Frankie (and I loved his personality) but IMO the weakest freestyle of the night.
Also, ALFONSO saying that Jordan needs to eat humble pie? IIRC, Alfonso was a bit cocky. Jordan has just been raised by Disney so is a bit too articulate he comes off as standoffish.
I like to vote for the best dancer, which IMO is by far Jordan. I’d pick Frankie second, just because of his joy.
Awww well Drew and Emma fell to 4th place which, I think, was expected. He seemed just Sooo grateful to have made it this far anyway-they should feel proud of themselves ????????
Violin was nice but it’s a dance show so it’s tipped to Jordon ( who also plays instruments). Loved Drew and will miss him tomorrow but Frankie was a better dancer. It will be interesting to see if the live vote gives an advantage to one of the three as the West Coast can’t participate. Interested in any thoughts on which couple gets that advantage.
Lindsey and Mark….holy damn was that a brilliant dance. Easily a 10. Lindsay and Mark truelynare the king and Queen of the freestyle tonight.
Both the final 2 freestyles were great. Lindsay’s seemed a little out of control at times. I have really liked both Lindsay and Jordan throughout the season. Today I voted for the 1st time…for Jordan…mostly because Lindsay Arnold has worked so hard producing good choreo over the years – she’s earned it as well as her celeb. Wouldn’t it be great if the there could be a surprise tie!
How can anyone think that Frankie will win , as I said last week it comes down to the 2 best dancers the whole season, and that’s Jordan and Lindsey. Think Franki
In my opinion. yes Frankie has improved each week but was always up and down. He is a distant 3rd in my opinion.
I’m taking Jordan over Lindsey just because he has been slightly better all season, and the most consistent since day 1
I think Frankie’s freestyle showcased Whitney more and not his personality, I think she should have listened to the producer. I agree that Jordan outdanced Lindsay, in both numbers. Maybe it was his sparkly costume? I just kind of tune out when the tears start because it’s just a mirror ball not the Nobel Peace Prize. I liked Drews dance, it was fun and silly like he is (and Emma). Nice way to leave the show. Mark showcased Lindsey very well, that free style was very entertaining and the two of them played off of one another seamlessly. Loved the violin.
OMG. I forgot about the live voting! I didn’t see any instructions anywhere. Oh well.
Can’t wait to see all the dances!!
I’m planning to vote only for Jordan but let’s see what happens!
@stevet, the show doesn’t always come down to the two best dancers. Like last season, David Ross came in second and he wasn’t even the top 5 of dancers. Sometimes it’s simply likability and enjoying the person’s journey and loving their enthusiasm. At least that’s how it is for me rooting for Frankie this year. I know he’s not the best dancer, but he gives it his all and that’s what matters to me.
I have been rooting for Jordan and Lindsay the entire season and I think that he has proved that he is the best dancer on the show. I will be crushed if he loses after that freestyle round. I thought Lindsey’s was good, but Jordan’s seemed more technical. That’s just my opinion. I’m pretty sure it will be Lindsey first, Jordan second, Frankie third. Lindsay deserves her first mirrorball but I don’t see it happening tomorrow.
What a pleasant and entertaining finale! I could have used still less Chmerkovskiy’s but what can you do? TPTB still seem to believe they are necessary/important fan favorites. But at least we were spared a boring Chmerkovskiy freestyle!
Drew might not be one of the best dancers, but I think Emma has more than proven her talents! You go girl!
I LOVE Frankie Muniz and want him on my TV regularly. Get on it Hollywood! And I loved his partnership with Witney! By the way, how STUNNING did Wit look in pink?!!
I have loved and admired Lindsay Arnold for ages. I agree that there was too much hip hop in their Charleston but do think it was the song. So did they choose or the producers? And of course, technically, their dancing couldn’t be beat. I enjoyed their freestyle too. BUT when you have the nerve to say on camera that it will be unlike anything ever seen on this show, it damn well better be! And it wasn’t. The dancing was stellar and Jordan is probably the most talented celeb to ever appear on DWTS. Hard working, handsome and just plain nice too. But I didn’t get the great originality here that I felt with some of their other performances.
I do agree that Lindsey and Mark’s Quickstep did look like a Blackpool routine. And because of that, it showed that Lindsey Sterling isn’t quite a Ballroom pro. Also, while it was incredibly difficult, it didn’t feel as much like a Lindsey/Mark original as several others this season did. However, that Freestyle was Amazing and Awesome like the talents that created it! Unforgettable.
I enjoyed all the dances and wow, we have good dancing tonight. I have to say that I will remember Lindsey & Mark’s the most. His freestyle creation was just outstanding and Emmy worthy to me. Lindsey was amazing and that choreography prime time. They will get all my votes.
Lindsey doesn’t just play instruments, she is a “Violinist” star, and Mark choreographed her violin played right into her dancing and that’s TALENT!
Alfonso, of all people, saying Jordan needs a slice of humble pie producers setting that up to air during the finale of all times is one of the most egregious things I’ve seen happen on this show. I know my bias may be showing, but that left an awful taste in my mouth from a beautiful night of dancing.
I voted for Mark and Lindsay all the way. Truly, the most inspired freestyle of the evening and one that was created to showcase Lindsey and her unique persona. Frankie’s was sort of meh for me. It seemed to be about Witney’s favorite dance style and didn’t necessarily do much for Frankie. Jordan and Lindsay were good, but I preferred Mark’s choreo tonight.
Overall, pretty good night. But why the actual hell were the C BROS front and center in Drew’s freestyle? I have to bet that Emma was forced pretty hard to put them in. And I call bull on Erin for what she said on Maks’ freestyle choreography. Name ONE significant freestyle he’s choreographed, Erin.
Okay, done with the major ventage (you’re welcome). But I felt that there was too much troupe in all four freestyles, Drew’s especially. But I liked the fun he exhibited, I thought Frankie nailed the intensity (how you like them apples, producers?), Jordan, albeit having almost a carbon copy of Riker’s in spirit, really killed the jazziness aspect, and I like the quirkiness of Lindsey’s freestyle. But it is NOT the only one I have seen where elements of previous dances were used. In specific, on the other side of the pond, The Wanted member and Series 13 Strictly champion Jay McGuiness had that be the basis of his showdance. It was fluid, graceful, and exactly what he wanted to do. How it got just a 35 is beyond me.
At the end of the day, though, I think Drew going home was the right choice. Though I was still nervous as all hell for Frankie. I think that it’s pretty much a toss-up between him, Jordan, and Lindsey. They each have their own strengths, and any of them could tip the scales in their own favor.
Threw all my votes to Lindsey and Mark! Out of all the freestyle dances tonight theirs was a cut above the rest, the idea was superb, and the choreography was sublime! I really want to know if Lindsey was equally contributing choreography because that middle section with her dancing with her violin reminded me of her flash mob performance in 2016. Honestly i thought I’d be voting for Frankie, but Lindsey and Mark really shined tonight. I honestly wouldn’t mind if Jordan won, but damn it if Lindsey didn’t give Jordan a run for his money!
Overall I think everyone did great tonight there were no true duds. While Jordan’s freestyle was good like others have said I felt like I was having deja vu the whole time, seemed like a mixture of Riker and Alfonso’s freestyles with a few new tricks added here and there. Wasn’t really.. what I was expecting from Lindsay. She always kills with freestyles and Jordan’s kinda was underwhelming to me. And it seemed to me too that during the whole dance he wasn’t his usual self. Like he’s usually grinning and being a true showman and it felt like until he got through that last trick he was so focused on not messing anything up that he forgot to smile. Which makes him seem way more relatable with the struggling but.. it definitely took away from his freestyle.
Lindsey.. that freestyle.. her playing the violin.. just wow. Mark really gave her a great freestyle that was unique and that fit her. And I think it resonated with people and it seems like it’s maybe swayed some people.
I think as of right now Frankie comes in third. and until the freestyle round that it was Jordan’s to lose, now I think Lindsey has a real shot of taking it from him.
Stevet – your ignorance is showing if you really believe that it comes down to the best dancer.
Lindsey and Mark’s freestyle was creative genius! Incorporating the violin was wonderful. This dance truly centered on Lindsey. Yes there were troupe members in the dance, but not as much as they were used in the other freestyles. For me, they can be very distracting. I want to see the celebrity and pro perform. AND why did we need Maks and Val in Drew’s dance. Plus the sign that read “Ukranian Tea Shop”, Please spare me.
I was disappointed in Jordan’s freestyle. It just didn’t wow me like I thought it would. I didn’t care for Frankie’s at all.
As it stands now for me it is Lindsey 1 place, Jordan 2nd and Frankie third.
Very glad that the judges are leaving it to the public between Jordan/Lindsay and Lindsey/Mark, even though my personal preference is for Jordan/Lindsay.
Another thought – can we start a write-in campaign to get Robert Roldan into the troupe? Even though trained contemporary (like Allison), there is not a dance style he cannot do, and IMO he can teach them all by now,too. Would love to see him as a pro!
Loved it when Lindsay pulled out her yellow pad of choreography for Jordan’s freestyle!
Agree that Julianne’s dance was beautifully done. Loved it! The dancing, the song, the staging was perfect. My heart goes out to Miranda Davis.
Thank you, that was beautiful.
Really great finale overall! Just love the partnerships of all 4 couples.
The redemption round was great, I thought everyone did really well and were so much more impressive than their previous dances. Freestyles were good too, though I was underwhelmed by Frankie’s, not because of the darker theme but because the choreo was just so-so to me. Enjoyed the dancing of Jordan’s the most and Lindsey’s for the creativity and how it perfectly matched the celeb it was for. Freestyles aren’t quite as exciting for me as they once were since so many of the dances through the season are supersized, use troupe, have super creative effects, and are ‘free’ in style with jazz and contemporary.
Yes very rude of Alfonso to say that and then it also air on the show. I really loved his dancing and he rooted for him his season but he definitely can come off as cocky himself, much moreso than Jordan to me.
It’s really hard having two pairs like Lindsey & Mark and Jordan & Lindsay in the same season! They both have all of the qualities I love in a DWTS pairing. Have to throw my votes to Jordan & Lindsay though. They have just been my favorites all season, love their partnership and they have had the most standout performances this season for me. As great as Mark is, and I really love him, Lindsay wins my choreography award for this season as a whole. Would love to see her proudly hold her first mirrorball and Jordan also for the outstanding work he has done all season. But still really have no idea how it will shake out tomorrow!
My votes went to Lindsey & Mark! That was a winning freestyle, a little bit of everything. Entertainment, instrumental music (how did she flip while playing the violin, incredible) & great dancing. I thought this was Jordan’s trophy hands down until Lindsey came out tonight and sold it.
Although I enjoyed Jordan’s freestyle, I was left underwhelmed. The way he was talking a show stopper that has never been done before had me thinking so many different things. His freestyle was a mixture of Riker and Alfonso’s. Nothing about his freestyle seemed never before seen like they were making me believe it was going to be in the package unfortunately.
At this point I think Frankie will most likely take 3rd and Lindsey or Jordan for the win.
Just want to clarify – I play a lot of instruments too, but there is no way on earth I can play them while moving like Lindsey does. She is the only person in the world who does what she does.
For the Freestyles, Lindsey & Mark have it, hands down, for me. They were dancing with joy, from the heart, and the dance felt like Lindsey. (Not overly produced helps sometimes to give center stage to one person). And had to go back & watch Marks face. He was so into it. Their dance was such fun!!
Jordan had a tension in his face. Didn’t look as enjoyable & possibly a missed landing on “Gary Cooper” flip over Lindsay? Yes, thought of Alphonso & Riker, but more that if it had a little less, (& space to breath) it might be more. Didn’t feel Jordan.
Team Stark freestyle was in a league of its own. It told a story, it was fun, creative, original, everything to me that a freestyle should be. The violin was pure genius. As good as Lindsey is in the dance floor, what she does with the violin is almost beyond belief. My expectations were set somewhat low given they’re on tour, but they exceeded them and then some.
Rose, Agree.
The winner of the Freestyle is….Julianne Hough. I feel like that’s the best performance of the night. And can we talk about how awesome Mark and BC was. I love their voice.
Mark and Lindsey impressed me when she played the violin but the rest felt okay for me. I feel like Jordan’s Charleston is better than his Freestyle. Frankie was good but I keep visualizing Bethany and Derek danced their Paso with that song. Is this the first time when everyone’s using the troupe for the freestyle? Hard to tell who’s going to win. If Frankie win, it will be because of his personality. I’m rooting for Jordan but I’m not sure he’s going to win. Most likely Lindsey.
Speaking about Derek, I have to say he’s the legend on this show. He just know how to create and make his partners shine. And he know how to delivered a showstopper freestyle: Amber, Amy, Bindi to name a few. I keep thinking this after the show tonight, If Derek ever return back to DWTS people better watch out because he might win another MBT even with a decent partner.
I’m glad that no one took the slow or sappy Contemporary route with their Freestyle this season.
Frankie, I mean Witney, took an interesting approach to this Freestyle. I probably would’ve put less Paso Doble moves since he hadn’t yet mastered the body shaping of that dance style. I’m curious as to what Frankie would’ve done if he was given full creative control.
One of the reasons Jordan’s Freestyle didn’t blow me away was because he and Drew already did Charleston-infused dances that night. It’s like, whoop-dee-doo, yet another Charleston. It won’t go gown in DWTS history as memorable.
Lindsay and Mark’s Freestyle on the other hand was standing-ovation-worthy. Mark continues to impress me when his genius-level concepts come to life. Up until then, I thought Jordan had it in the bag, but now, who knows.
All my votes are going to Jordan!! He and Lindsay serve to win!!
I loved the show!!
Lee(2): I have been dying to get Robert on dwts!! Every time he is in the troupe, he sorta distracts me from the celeb though so I have to watch the dance again!. He is so good and handsome!!
Unfortunately, he is friends with Jenna so that means more of her and her boyfriend on his social media. Ugh.
I hope Lindsay and Jordan win!!!
Does anyone actually know how the C Bros came to be in Drew’s freestyle?
Just curious.
Mark Ballas finally met his match! I had and inkling before they even started this season they would be in the finals. Now I am just praying they win the mirrorball. Lindsey is just amazing!
Well I enjoyed the heck out tonight’s show. I thought Drew really stepped up his dancing tonight and especially enjoyed his Paso. Kudos to that sweetheart of a lady Emma for her wonderful work this season. Jordan and Lindsay A. did a great job as usual, but I wasn’t wowed by either dance. Still, I expect them to win. Frankie and Witney have been a genuine pleasure this season and tonight was no different. After what I felt was an off week for them last week, Lindsey S. and Mark rebounded with a flourish. That freestyle was a hoot and a half. I’m so happy Mark decided to return this season. I missed his craziness and had a very hardy laugh at his facial expressions upon second viewing after Tom’s comment about them. Despite all the wonderful dancing, my favorite moment of the night was Lindsey S. running up to Tom for a big hug after her quickstep. What can I say? I love Tom and thought it was sweet.
Lindsay has been great this season, Witney has produced some of her best work to get Frankie to the final but Emma has bossed the choreography for me this season. They kept her hidden for so many seasons but boy is she making up for it now. If you forget there were too many C Bros in the ding dong daddy number that is one of the absolute best freestyles of all time for me and taking into account who the relevant celebs are the best and most creative of the night. She is better than Mandy Moore for me who is just lame and same now at times.
This was really a great show, but I gotta say I don’t get how Jordan got a perfect score for this Charleston. The whole complaint about the first one was lack of Charleston content, not that it wasn’t performed well. This didn’t look like a Charleston to me either, just because you put a few of the required steps in there doesn’t make it that dance, unless your name is Val. Lindsay is so much better and should have done a proper Charleston, since they were given that as a redemption dance because of the fact that the first didn’t look like one. Jordan and Lindsay have been so awesome all season, but I was not wowed by that freestyle. It looked similar to their first dance and I wouldn’t call it a show stopper or something never done before. I personally liked Drew’s freestyle better, it was really fun and entertaining (but why the C-Bros?) I didn’t think Frankie & Witney’s was that great because there were too many people in it and Frankie did appear to tire at the end. He has come so far that he should be proud of himself, but I don’t think he is going to pull out the win. The real show stopper of the night and something never done before goes hands-down to Lindsey & Mark. That was superb. It took my breath away and was so much a story of Lindsey. Congrats to them for that awesome freestyle and sooo happy to have Mark and his creative talents back.
I’m a fan of that Robert Roldan too but every finale, the producers seem to use an extra dancer with light hair and the I swear the bluest eyes I’ve ever seen through my TV screen. I don’t know his name but my eyes always are drawn to him ???????????? ????????????
It was a great night of dancing…really the best one yet. The only improvements for me would be: No C-Bros at all, no reusing songs that have been done before (second time around always seems flat) and finally…….Lindsay Sterling for the win.
After last week’s Jive, I REALLY wanted Jordan and LIndsay to win. Then came last night. Lindsey and MARK SLAYED that FS! EPIC!!
Alfonso went on Instastory last night to apologize and say that his comments on air were taken out of context and highly edited.
Marinda Davis has Hashimotos, LUPUS, Ehlers Danlos, POTS, Masstocytosis, Sjogrens and Cushings…technically only 4 are auto-immune, per her Insta post…LUPUS though…ICK!
Who was the heavier set male dancer that was spinning Jules around him?: HE’S AMAZING!
I agree, Kelly. I was just rewatching that dance again. Just incredible!
I don’t care if Robert doesn’t dance ballroom – having him on my TV every week during both DWTS and SYTYCD would make me soooooo happy. He’s swoon-worthy.
Whew, agree with so much of what’s already been said:
-Lindsey & Mark aced the final.
-Pretty sure we have seen versions of the Jordan & Lindsay freestyle at least twice before. Why they would hype it as something that had never been done, which all but begs the reaction of “well yeah, it has been”, beats the heck outta me.
-Emma rocks it as a pro.
-Extremely nasty of TPTB not to edit out Alfonso’s comment about Jordan.
Have no idea what show that producer who second-guessed Witney has been watching this season, but some of Frankie’s most impactful moments have been when he performed with intensity.
A guess as to why the C-Bros–Emma knew she wasn’t going to get the judges and would need voters, so possibly put in the C-Bros to be conciliatory to the fans who thought Victoria deserved Drew’s slot, or maybe even just figured with no C-brother in the final their voters were up for grabs.
Who will win? My gut is saying we might have deja vu. Shades of Shawn & Mark surging across the finish line ahead of Gilles & Cheryl with an epic freestyle. Very good chance Mark and Lindsey pull out the win.
At only four points behind, Frankie could be in range.
Don’t like saying it, because I think Jordan’s awesome and I’d been voting for him the past several weeks in case he needed help making the final, but yikes I think overhyping that freestyle might turn out to be costly. Just left with the feeling that of the three, they might be least likely to win.
Seriously, Maks and Val were front and center in that one part of Emma’s freestyle – in front of DREW! What the hell was Emma thinking there?? Or did she get manipulated into that, much like they tried with Witney?
Has anyone ever done that in a freestyle before?? I don’t remember Derek popping up in any freestyles after he was eliminated. I remember Mark being in Derek and Amber’s but he never overshadowed her – in fact that’s one of my all time favorites. But usually pros and troupe are background. And they should be.
Mark Ballas is a genius. Really. And Lindsey Stirling is a great human and dancer. I watch this show every week as a new show and vote according to the Monday dances. This season I have voted for at least 6 different couples. Lately I’ve voted mostly for Jordan, but after that freestyle round, all my votes went to Lindsey and Mark.
This season has been very refreshing. No real exaggerated pimping of any couple, no showmance, no Cbros in the finals, 4 great stars with great personalities in the finals and 4 wonderful pros. I feel back to the seasons when the freestyle really decided the winner and pros did their most creative routines.
Loved Drew’s freestyle- it was different and tailored to his personality.
Frankie did a good job, but I was not wowed by the choreo or concept.
Jordan’s number was great and he performed it to perfection. Loved all the tricks with the lighting. The only thing I would say is that: that concept has been done a couple of times (and memorable) before that, regardless of how well he performed, it did not have that new/fresh feeling for me. Even the white costumes reminded me of Ryker/Alfonso. But that is not to say he is an awesome performer and IMO the best dancer of the finalists.
Lindsey- IMO last night was her night. Both dances were great and the FS was truly spectacular. I think the concept, music, choreo.. all came together and the result was the most memorable dance and FS of the night. I think Jordan is a better dancer and is FS was more technical, regardless Lindsey’s was perfectly tailored for her and the DWTS audience. God bless Mark.
Up until last night I though Jordan was going to win. After the FS round, I think is going to me Lindsey and Mark. However it turns out… I’ll be happy 🙂
That Alfonso “humble pie” clip was infuriating. The producers angling for a Lindsey/Mark win?
I doubt very much that that one throwaway line from Alfonso is really going to have a big impact….but it certainly got some of Jordan’s fans riled, didn’t it? I wager the positive and negatives balance each other out a bit.
Hi Lee(2) Agreed with your comments 100%. Wish I could vote in the live voting in the Part 2 tonight but am on the West Coast and DWTS doesn’t include us.
#Lea, It was mentioned in another thread the west coast voters could sign into abc.go.com then check every ten mins or so to see when the voting opens.
Or possibly someone on the east coast could just post the time on this thread when the window opens.
I believe they can tell (& block) where a phone call originates, not so sure about a computer link. Worth a try.
I’ll be at work at 10pm EST tonight so also will not be able to live-vote 🙁
Lindsey Stirling is a violinist SHE’S NOT A DANCER no duh.. of course you can tell she’s not ballroom pro who says stuff like that ? Sure she’s not as technical as Jordan but she’s a better performer in my opinion.
Well I watched the show at 2 or it was this morning 3am- I am on the east coast. I knew they would eliminate Drew. He was great though and Emma has really proven how good she is. Tonight, I think they will eliminate Whitney although they were great also. But it would be simpler to eliminate Lindsey and ? Jordan-his name?… Really Lindsey disturbs it but Mark has seriously won it with his partner. So I hope to watch it tonight and will not be surprise if DWTS gives it to Whitney. Not normally a fair show you know. Let’s see what happens tonight… OKAY… I want Mark and Lindsay to win because Mark is so great and creative, wonderful dancer, talented and his partner has done well.
An error ..sorry. I meant Lindsey Arnold deserves it. not disturbs it.
I don’t know if I’m the only one who saw it, but at times during Lindsey/Mark’s freestyle, when she had the violin, her bow wasn’t touching the instrument when the violin was heard. To me it was very clear she wasn’t playing live, which really diminishes the ‘amazing’ aspect of it.
Mark is really creative, but I felt that he and Lindsey had so few ‘straight’ dances this season – they all focused on quirk, instead of just dancing. Yes, it’s entertaining, but it can also cover up a lot of flaws. She’s a really likeable person, but not my cup of tea as a performer on the show.
I can understand how some people see Jordan as a bit much, however he was raised by Disney! He’s just extremely eloquent compared to most, with his Disney youth. And Alfonso might have apologized, but in the past week or two, he’s made the same kind of comment about Jordan a few times, talking about how he doesn’t have the right personality to win with the fans.
If I were voting based on likability or personality, it would be Frankie all the way. Dancing – Jordan BY FAR! Lindsey just doesn’t do it for me on either of those fronts (though I get why some people adore her).
Gee, it took a lot longer for the stupid “Lindsey wasn’t playing live” shit to pop up.