Dancing with the Stars Season 27, Week SEVEN – LIVE BLOG!
Thanks to Monday night football, I’m watching on a stream tonight – one that could go out at any time. So…fingers crossed. 🙂
T-minus 15 minutes to Country night!!
Great. My stream has an out of sync audio…
Oh lord, I just saw where the showmance gets even worse tonight. There’s kissing involved. :::rolls eyes:::
Liking all the costumes so far, although I did look and Jenna’s and try to figure out what was going on there. 🙂
Is that five live performances?? Geez.
Tonight’s a double elimination – no surprise there. You knew one was coming, if you’ve been paying attention at all.
John up first! Dancing to “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”. He’s in TN…which is looking as lovely as usual. 🙂 He’s making me misty talking about his kids.
I think he’s doing a great job, he’s keeping up with the pros….or they’re doing a good job of marking him. Probably both. Emma keeps the choreo relatively simple, and he handles it very well. I like it!
Oh, now I’m really crying. :::sob::: Len says that’s the way to open a show, fun and full of energy. He says it was great. Bruno says country brought the best out of him, compliments the choreo, tailor made for him. Timing was better. CAI says she was touched by the package, feels he did his best tonight. He was good tonight.
Tom is changing things up and they get their scores down on the floor. Oh boy, he gets a 25. That makes me scared.
Evanna up next with her Rumba…hoping she kills it. Performing to Carly Peirce. Pierse? Beats me.
Love hearing the South African and the Irish girl talk about what makes a country song. LOL, Keo. Hope she feels the emotion on the floor tonight, she seems to have it in rehearsal.
Exhibit A of why I don’t like live performers. Too much focus on them. Rumba has never been my favorite, but Evanna seems to be doing beautiful, her legs look great, she could do with a bit more hip action. Again, the focus on the singer.
Great, but needs more hip action I think. Let’s see what the psycho judges have to say. Bruno was standing, says she has shape shifted into a sexy irresistible woman, shapes were beautiful. Perfectly in tune with the music. CAI says what she’s doing is so good, making a transformation into a true ballroom/latin dancers, she’s embodying the technique – peaking at the right moment. Len says there was lovely articulation through the feet, her hands were excellent, he tries to look at everything but there is nothing he didn’t like.
Kelly Osborne was the reason Erin wanted to do the show – that’s an interesting tidbit. And explains some of her past comments. Evanna’s dress is gorgeous.
Scores: 10, 10, and 10 – another perfect score for Evanna. How did Keo get down there so fast!?!?
The ladies dresses in this pro dance are just gorgeous. …Well, Hayley’s and Witneys. Not crazy about Jenna’s.
JP is up next with a stunning looking Cheryl. He’s gonna be doing a Charleston which plays with country night pretty well.
Call me crazy, but Cheryl REALLY overuses the troupe. JP is a good enough dancer that he doesn’t need all that shit. I get tired of seeing all that production. And it took a while to get to Charleston content. Unless I looked away. Of course he’s a good dancer, but much like Cheryl’s previously pimped partner Will Levy, this guy does nothing for me,.
CAI is raving asking is there nothing he can’t do. Yes, catch my attention. 🙂 Len talks about great mix of Charleston and Country. Bruno raves as well. :::yawn:::
Of course he goes to the sky box. Scores: 10, 10, and 10. Of course.
They need to spare me with this totally scripted package. Not that funny. And he’s stiff and stomping. He’s doing much better in hold for the most part. But he’s not better than John. Or Bobby for that matter. The lights are giving me a damn seizure.
Len says it was a bit unstable and his foot work was poor. But he attacks with heart. Bruno says he invented his own technique – imagine if mad max had to tango into an explosion…or something like that. CAI says she saw familiar moves from last week, she appreciates the way he doesn’t give up, he’s captured the hearts. Not as strong this week. None of the judges look that happy – makes me think perhaps the writing is on the wall and Joe ain’t going no where.
Scores: 7, 7, and 7 – for a 21. Say goodbye to John, most likely.
Mini-numbers update: In order for Joe to be safe, he only needs 19k more votes per million votes cast than John – of course, with it being double elimination night, Joe could still go as well. I think that Evanna and JP are probably safe, since Joe needs 43k more votes per million votes cast to beat either of them and John needs 23.7k more votes per million votes cast in order to beat Evanna or JP. I don’t see either happening, but nothing would surprise me at this point.
Milo up next with another crap running order position – although it doesn’t matter at this point. He’s doing a foxtrot to a live performance, unfortunately. Luckily he’s a better dancer than a songwriter. 😀
His lines are so good. He dances nice and big and he’s handling ballroom just as well as the other styles he’s done. I have noticed that Witney’s partners have a more feminine movement – lack of male oversight, is my guess. Anyway, this is a cute couple and I think that dance was just great. Loved it.
Bruno – loved it, no messing around, proper classy foxtrot. CAI thinks he’s the one to beat, what makes him so special is the height difference and they handle the challenge. Len says he dances with a maturity, likes the content, likes the pluck and determination. He would have liked slightly stronger legs. Thought he did a great job – so talented. Raves all around but not a 10 from Len, I’m guessing.
Scores: 10, 9, 10 for a 29 – that puts him in second place behind Evanna and JP. He’s safer that either of them by a mile, is my guess. 🙂
Oh look, the male pros take their shirts off. ::::yawn::::
DeMarcus up next with the V. Waltz. I hope he kills it. I think he’s been getting a raw deal from the judges, to the point he started living down to their critiques.
Lovely job so far. Again with the shit lighting. He’s beautiful in hold, IMO. Very smooth out of hold as well. Interesting head holding section, but over all the choreo was lovely and he handled it very well!
CAI has a lot to say. Shocking. CAI wants to get in that world, because he danced with full expression (agreed), so dynamic, stunning. Len says what’s great is that he danced with softness and elegance, great light and shade, needed more content and a bit better footwork. He’s full of BS. No len, *I* have an opinion. You hand out scores. Bruno loved it as well. Wonderful light touch. Danced like a true gentleman.
Tom talks about how he is wowed by the football players. DeMarcus is there to show you can do it if you don’t give up.
Scores: 9, 9, 9 for a 27. I personally think he was every bit as good as JP, but maybe that’s just me.
Mini-Numbers Update: Okay, Joe and John are the current bottom two and here’s what they currently need in order to be safe:
John vs. DeMarcus | 0.95% | 9,479 |
John vs. Milo | 1.90% | 18,957 |
John vs. Evanna/JP | 2.37% | 23,697 |
And for Joe:
Joe vs. John | 1.90% | 18,957 |
Joe vs. DeMarcus | 2.84% | 28,436 |
Joe vs. Milo | 3.79% | 37,915 |
Joe vs. Evanna/JP | 4.27% | 42,654 |
And next up is the showmance. I loved Alexis until they started going down this road. Just…spare me. Now it’s Alan’s turn to spill his guts – he does have feelings for her. And it’s working, judging by some of the silliness on twitter.
Love Alexis’ dress, very cute – I think I had something similar back in the 80’s. She seems to be handling the dance just fine…but what is this strawberry wine?? It’s been in two songs now and as someone who lives in Nashville, I have no idea. She’s kinda throwing her arm away, the samba roles, no idea – looked a bit rough.
Len says it was the best routine of the night. Really??? It was good, but best of the night?? She might be in trouble. Bruno raves and says they got the bounce and the sychronization. CAI says they’re the sweetest but says she was ahead of the music. Okay, thank god for CAI and I NEVER say that. Needs a dose of reality here.
Scores: 9, 10, 10 for a 29. Solid second place.
Geez, all of Nashville pimping for Bobby. He’s up next dancing to Chris Jansen. He’s got the biggest Country Radio program ever? Okay. Whiney-braggy. 🙂 New phrase.
I do love this song. And he’s doing a beautiful job on this dance so far. Sharna’s dress would be prettier sleeveless. He is learning to dance, I will give him that. Little awkward in the middle. But all in all, nice job!
Bruno says it was sweet and romantic, says he tried and worked very hard. Got the right footwork most of the time, he delivered what they asked. CAI appreciates that he tried for the body contact, she could see the strain in trying to hold it. CAI should shut it while she’s ahead. Len says he lifts his shoulders a bit, needs to relax, but says this is his best dance. Bobby says he’s going to kiss Len if he gets an 8.
Bobby’s going to be the full time mentor on AI next season. Scores: 8, 8, 8 for a 24. Len gets his kiss as does Bruno. 🙂
Numbers UPDATE: Here’s the standings:
Joe vs. bobby | 1.40% | 13,953 |
Joe vs. John | 1.86% | 18,605 |
Joe vs. DeMarcus | 2.79% | 27,907 |
Joe vs. Milo/Alexis | 3.72% | 37,209 |
Joe vs. Evanna/JP | 4.19% | 41,860 |
For Bobby:
Bobby vs. John | 0.47% | 4,651 |
Bobby vs. DeMarcus | 1.40% | 13,953 |
Bobby vs. Milo/Alexis | 2.33% | 23,256 |
Bobby vs. Evanna/JP | 2.79% | 27,907 |
And finally, for John:
John vs. DeMarcus | 0.93% | 9,302 |
John vs. Milo/Alexis | 1.86% | 18,605 |
John vs. Evanna/JP | 2.33% | 23,256 |
Of course, everything hinges on the team dance, but right now?? I have no idea what’s going to happen and I’ll have to do a retrospective.
Team Dance by Team HeyNow. Milo’s team is doing pretty well, but the addition of Bobby and John kinda guarantees the sync isn’t quite there. There’s the cow that got Derek in trouble. Actually, the men get it together – you can tell there was a good bit of rehearsal. Evanna got blocked there is someone’s mis-step. In and out of sync, but all in all not a bad job at all. They certainly are trying hard.
Len loved it all, he was raving. Bruno says it was a country triumph, he loved Evanna and the women. Brilliant, according to him. CAI raves as well. I didn’t think it was as stellar as the raving would imply, but it was certainly quite good.
Scores: 10, 9, 10 for a 29
This score has the potential to change quite a lot, possibly putting Alexis in the danger zone, since John and Bobby got a big bump. But will it bring Joe down with her, or will it be John or Bobby. Like I said, it will be nearly impossible for me to get final numbers before they do the eliminations, so, if necessary, I’ll do a numbers post later this week.
Up next it’s Team JoeDown, with Joe, Alexis, DeMarcus and JP. Cheryl seems to be handling the choreo, which may or may not be good. She’s still a bit old school.
Amazing trick from DeMarcus. And yes, that’s the throwback team choreography. Nothing wrong with it, it’s just been done. I think this team might be more together than the other one. WTF is Joe doing in the background?? The section right before the scarves came out kinda lost it a bit. And it was a bit of a mess right at the end…but they may have actually done a better job than the other team. Hard to say.
Bruno needs to be hosed down. Alexis is like one of the pros (true), they lost sync he says (the other team lost more). CAI says they were on fire, but there was so much going on that it was hard to focus (agreed), Joe made mistakes. She loved the beginning. Says it was harder than the first routine (not necessarily a good thing). Len talks about how he had a great time tonight, he enjoyed both teams.
Scores: 9, 8, 9 for a score of 26. Hmmmmm…..
Jeopardy: John and Emma
Jeopardy: DeMarcus and Lindsay
Jeopardy: Evanna and Keo
Everyone else is safe. Fixin’ to be pissed.
SAFE: Evanna and Keo (thank you Jesus)
Damn you judges. DeMarcus being eliminated is their self fulfilling prophesy. This is what happens when you drag someone all season long. As for John – sorry kids, he should be there over Joe. Over Bobby as well, IMO.
Another note: Showmances work because there are too many damn shippers around. Without the showmance, Alexis could have been gone a while ago – now Evanna (sans showmance) could be the next woman down. Although….in retrospect, and looking at the total scores, she might have been up there because she was at the top of the leaderboard – alone – by the time the team dances were done.
Country night is probably one of my least favorite themes, and I’m fully ready for John to get raked over the coals for blinking wrong in the dance (unless he is going home, which is likely, so maybe they’ll be nice).
And I heard today that the finale is only one night? That sucks if true.
Are we thinking the judges may play around with the scores of the group dances in order to save Alexis? I’m sure she’ll be featured considering the song is called Country Girl and she’s the only female celebrity on her team
@Kara – definitely true. Kristyn Burt confirmed on twitter.
@R2M – don’t forget, Evanna is the only female on her team too
@Susan-thanks. I was on IG and just people posting about it and then someone said it was confirmed, but it was a fan account that said it so I wasn’t sure. That really sucks 🙁 Even though it’s mostly filler and we don’t even see the finalists until like the last half hour, but 5 couples in a two hour show with who knows how many dances-and how much say from the judges.
I’m totally turned off by Alexis/Alan thanks to this showmance and the show seeming to push her through any way. I hope they go tonight, but if that’s the package we’re getting, I’m guessing they aren’t.
@Kara – I’m not so sure there are gonna be 5 couples in the finale anymore. The only reason that was brought up was because there was gonna be a 3 couple finale on Tuesday night but now that it’s no longer a thing – I have a feeling we are gonna have a double again next week to bring it down to 4 couples going into the finale.
Another great dance from John and Emma! Now we’ll see if the judges nitpick it to death.
Hoping that Bobby and Joe leave tonight and John gets to stay over them.
I Loved the opening but I can’t help but hate that they made john go first becuase that was just so much fun to watch and I think Emma really gave him the best choreography for a style that I really was excited to see him do. This was easily a 9 for me but that would have been amazing as the last dance of the night. That was a showstopper. Judges kinda annoyed me….and scared me at the same time becuase now I’m worried after last week even more since they underscored him big time and I think two did this week
I feel like John’s been a sacrificial lamb to the show since they can’t get rid of Bobby or Joe, so he’s had to suffer in scores and comments when I think he’s done some really great routines. For a guy that I fully expected to be the first one out and resemble Joe’s dancing, I was extremely surprised how well he’s done, and what a great partnership he and Emma had.
@Heidi, I’m also kind of nervous because of the scores. But I think I’d be more surprised if he survived the night (happy though). The bigger question is, who else will it be?
@Susan-that would make more sense. Yet I could see them jamming 5 couples in the finale, and I could see them doing a first ever triple elimination. This show seems to make itself as it goes along anymore.
The horror of the male vocal singing that song will be seared into my brain for the rest of night. If you are going to draw the short stick and not get one of the actual country acts to sing your song, why can’t the show splurge for a couple extra band singers who are more versed in country music? It can’t be that cost-prohibitive…
The absolute apocalyptic outcome is if Evanna and Alexis both go tonight. I’d put the odds of that happening at at least 30%.
@Susan I agree with you. John has consistently improved over Bobby and Joe. He also has a more likeable personality in my opinion. Plus since next week is the semi finals I don’t believe that Bobby and Joe deserve a spot, but I have a feeling they’re going to keep Joe. I think it will be John and Alexis who will leave tonight.
Evanna is completely correct about country music and Europe (I know she said Ireland but Italy as well). Also Carly should do the show next season. But back to the dance, which was easily my favorite from her tying last week. I would give that a 10. And to repeat what I said last week….keo is killing it this season but tonight finally nailed costumes too.
Keo has really impressed me this season with his choreography and teaching. It’s a shame he couldn’t have been like this with Jodie Sweetin, but I love that he’s doing it with Evanna.
Never heard this Kacey girl but I like the song!
OK Evanna needs to make the finals – shifting my votes to her now till then. GO GIRL!
I think my favourite thing about John is how much he thanks Emma and gives her so much props. He’s the perfect gentleman
Yeah, I gotta a feeling John is leaving tonight with the judges being nice to him finally. I feel like he’s been the sacrificial lamb because Bobby and Joe have too many votes so they figure go after an easier target. For a guy that I fully expected to be gone first, and to have dancing that rivaled Joe’s for being bad, I’m surprised how well he’s done and improved. I love the partnership he has with Emma, as you can tell both of them are having a lot of fun.
I adore Evanna and would love for her to defy the odds and make the finals.
@Susan-at this point I wouldn’t be surprised if they did a triple elimination next week. This show seems to make itself up as it goes along anymore.
It’s so nice to see Evanna get the praise and scores she deserves finally – CA was right.. she made a transformation for sure.
I don’t know PH, maybe Jenna’s costume is going for country bondage? It’s………a look alright.
I’m old school country music. Think Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton. So, modern country music makes me want to hurl. They’ve started off the show right with the sublime John Denver.
Gosh, Emma gets so emotionally attached to her celebs, and they all seem to absolutely adore her. That was a fun, energetic jazz.
Evanna is such a delight. She has such a gentle, sunny way of speaking and acting. That was a lovely Rumba with both light and shade. It had moments of quiet mixed in with the sharp, fast movements. Keo kissing Len was cute.
Well, something to keep in mind, they would have to do serious math to determine what score to give John to make him go home over someone who gets a much lower score. Like Joe. So if Joe and Bobby both get low scores, it’s still possible for John to be safe – unless his votes were very obviously low.
Long way of saying, it’s tonight scores that figure who will go home and I’m never sure they do the math in advance and pre-determine the scores. So, there’s still hope. But if Joe does as well has he did last week, forget it.
I agree with Susan. Likely double next week as well.
@Ammie – I agree. I never thought we would get to see what Keo was capable of because of his luck in the past of getting dud partners. It’s so nice to see him have someone who lets him showcase his skills. I’m also glad that Evanna got the hardest dances away in the beginning (Samba and Jive) so now she can get the easier ones going into the semi’s and finals.
Yay for Evanna! Loved the Rumba!
I’m going to be sooooo mad if john goes home before joe and bobby, his heart and passion are just so fun to watch!!!
I love Juan Pablo and Cheryl BUT I kinda felt like that whole dance was kinda just there. Not great and not meh but something in between and forgettable. He did everything right but I wasn’t feeling it. I guess I’d give that a 9. I liked him in the skybox though. So there’s that.
I wish they could get John to go on tour. I think he’d be a lot of fun for the crowd in a live setting. Or rather, I wish they’d at least consider him. I know they likely have their sets on the younger stars anyway, whether John would do it or not.
I had such high hopes for Juan Pablo, but he really is just lacking for me. I see him as Fernando, and I know he’s a real person outside of the over the top character he plays. But his personality outside of Fuller House is just so reserved and dull on here. I kind of wonder how he’d be doing with a different partner, and I say that as someone who loves Cheryl.
I thought at first Cheryl wasn’t just playing to his strengths, and I agree with you @PHeidi that Cheryl just overuses the troupe. Of the 3(?) perfect scores he’s gotten, I’d say the only one deserving was his samba. I think he’s lucky he got her as a partner, because I believe they are desperate to get her into the finals.
I HATE country music. I think my ears are already bleeding.
I would not have given a 9 to John, though he was okay. I also would not have given 10s to Evanna – I found her lacking hip action and very stop/go. Doesn’t Bruno always say that the rumba should have constant movement? But I loved Keo running down to kiss Len (who seems to be in a very good mood tonight).
JP had a horrible song for a Charleston. Also, their feet were hidden from the judges for a portion of the dance when they were in the truck…
I like JP, but I feel like he’s either INCREDIBLY sincere in everything he does, or he’s very phony, if that makes sense. (I’m leaning towards sincere)
I liked Juan and Cheryl’s dance but the dancing in the back of the pickup gave me anxiety. It was bouncing up and down with the movement of their feet! That can throw your steps and balance off so easily. What a dumb and unnecessary prop.
Juan Pablo has probably been my biggest disappointment this season. Amazing dancer but I’ve felt the choreography has really been lacking, and with the exception of his samba, I don’t think any of his perfect score dances (including tonight’s) were worthy. I also don’t get why Cheryl utilizes the troupe so much. Juan Pablo of all people doesn’t need them.
For theme nights, anyone else remember way back when they used to have classical music nights? I miss that.
Joe annoys me even more this week but did give me a good laugh. Love the confidence but that was something lol. Probably the best I’ve seen him dance but really is that saying a lot? At least this week and last week he didn’t look like he didn’t want to be there. I’d give that a 6. 10 for costume though.
@Blah, I liked the first time they did classical music night (I think it was season 12?) I didn’t care for it the second time. I loved when theme weeks were extremely limited to one or two a season, and usually the one theme would be Latin night. I wish we could go back to that.
I don’t know – Team Joe better have some clever choreo otherwise I think team haydown is going to take it. Joe’s just blah to me. He’s overstayed his welcome..
Joe just sucks. Nice enough guy but I really don’t think he wants to be here. I don’t care what they manufacture. I find Jenna insufferable.
Despite her perfect score I’m really nervous for Evanna. Sadly I think Joe is going to the finals, and I really don’t think Bobby is in any danger of going home tonight. The only other person besides Evanna that might be in trouble is DeMarcus.
I think if John or Demarcus did that exact same Charleston, they would’ve gotten all 8s.
This has been my feeling all season about Juan Pablo…. the convo went something like this.
Producers: Cheryl, do you want to come back for your 98th season??
Cheryl: I’ll only consider it if you give me someone that I’ll get to the finals with.
Producers: let’s give them the hunk from Fuller House, he’ll for sure be a great dancer and win over America.
America: meh, he just doesn’t do ANYTHING for us.
Producers to Judges: JP MUST be scored only 10s for any mediocre dance so we can hold up our promise to Cheryl.
I like Cheryl a lot but I’m just over this partnership. I’m still laughing about the Juan-Note from Power Ranking last week. Thanks for all you ladies do for this site!!
@Kara – I actually feel content with Evanna being safe and making it to the finals. She’s the only woman left and from what I’ve seen – a lot of people love her and not only that, the potter fanbase is pretty strong. I see them campaigning for her every week. At some point, (Bobby, Joe, John) will be leaving between this week and next especially if there are doubles. I see a finale of Milo, Demarcus, Evanna and JP.
I love Milo and witney but this was just gorgeous and at the same time I hate the costuming lol. The dance is give a ten to easily. Just really really want to know who thought grandma’s couch or window drapery would be a great suit design 😂
@Susan-I think she show is going to push Alexis to the finals, or at least to next week. I know there’s a lot of speculation she’s going on tour, and that’s where this sudden showmance is coming from. I don’t know if that’s true or if they are just desperate to keep one of their last two women. I do hope Evanna is in the finals. I believe Milo is a lock, Juan Pablo 99% certain he’ll be there, but I’m up in the air with everyone else. I won’t be surprised if Bobby is there, and possibly Joe, though hopefully he’s finally out of his misery tonight. Evanna does seem to have a lot of fans online at least, so hopefully she’s getting support.
Milo dances really big and expansively. For such a tall, thin dude, he fills each step with elegance, grace and openness.
He’s like a boxer puppy learning how to use those long legs and totally owning them.
@Kara – this is so tough because we only have two weeks left and we need to get rid of at least 4 couples in that time span – it definitely comes down to the votes now. I honestly think Alexis has a good of chance as leaving with the said guy that’s leaving tonight – ideally I’d like it to be Bobby and Joe, but I can easily see her in the mix as well. She’s been in jeopardy 3 times already, and didn’t even mention voting to her fans last week when she needs it the most. She finally posted about it today but it could be too late.
anyone else upset that JP got a perfect score over milo and whitney? they were way better!
Demarcus has had, by far, the best song of the night, and IMO that was his best dance of the season by far.
As a happily married woman of 21 years, I have to say that I have a TV crush on Demarcus.
He’s so charming, handsome and delightful.
He really looked like the engine that powered the train in that Waltz. Just beautiful.
@Susan-it’s why I don’t have too much pity on Alexis not getting the votes, because it doesn’t seem like she’s fighting terribly hard for them. And she does act as though she’s enjoying herself and wants to be there, so it’s puzzling. Being in jeopardy two weeks in a row I know means she isn’t doing well with voters. I won’t be surprised if she does go home, but won’t be too surprised if she stays. Maybe it’s just the showmance part that makes me skeptical she’s leaving tonight.
I have to say I often find DeMarcus forgettable by the end of the night, but that was an amazing dance. Definitely think it’s worth a perfect score over Juan Pablo’s, but with Len’s comment, I know that’s not coming.
Man, the producers are really pushing the time. Still two couples left to dance, two team dances and a double elim and it’s already 9:15.
Why do I feel like DeMarcus is going to end up in 4th or 3rd?
Demarcus was great tonight and I’d give that a 9. I wanted more from that dance if that makes sense but loved it.
@Kara I’ll be honest I voted for her up until last week and it wasn’t because of the showmance but it’s because I think her dances haven’t wowed me and she hasn’t had that ‘breakthrough’ like Evanna has which is why I am pulling for Evanna 100% now.
I swear I hate Dwts with this romance stuff 🙄🙄🙄 i miss derek and mark
You hear that sound? That’s the sound of my sister screaming like a banshee after Alan and Alexis video package lol. And I’m deaf but love them together. Anyways, Alexis and Alan this week were on fire…..right up until the end where I thought she lost a little steam or maybe the samba rolls made her a little dizzy but she recovered quick? Just a little blip of a thing that I noticed. I’d give that a 9
This showmance is too much. That package had nothing to do with anything and the judges are laying in on thick about that dance. It was just average to me. Really hope they go home tonight because this showmance is cringy
I feel like Alexis is a genuine person. Don’t know about Alan (though he seems more sincere than a Chmerkovsky). If the feelings are genuine (and I’m about 70% sure they are) I hate that the producers are manipulating things.
But why was she dressed like she should be on toddlers and tiaras?
Yeah, I just don’t buy this. I was rooting for these two up until they started this showmance crap. But I just can’t.
@Vin, Alexis was reporting on her IG that she was injured I think? That’s what I saw floating around anyway. So maybe that was her problem. I think she’s a good dancer and for that reason alone deserves to stay. But showmances just turn me off, especially when I don’t buy into it. Maybe it’s for real. I don’t know, but just out of nowhere last week with a couple that clearly isn’t getting the votes makes me side eye a little bit.
@Vin A banshee, lol! I may be one of the few that doesn’t mind the ‘showmance’ like it doesn’t bug me but I don’t ‘ship’ but I have to say – I didn’t expect her to do that well in the Samba but it was really good! Wow..
For the last time, Samba and country music do NOT go together. Anyone remember Karina and Ralph’s samba to Sweet Home Alabama? If you don’t remember it, than count yourself BLESSED!
I also deeply hate showmances. I don’t care if they’re scripted or real, I loathe them.
Over scored. I can’t even take Len seriously when he tells anyone it’s their ‘best dance of the season/best dance of the night’. Either they want her going out on a high note or she’s not going anywhere, but barely surviving.
Nothing to do with the dancing, but I want Bruno’s blazer for myself.
Never in a million years would I think I would say this but here it is: joe wasn’t the worst of the night. Bobby had his worstbdance in my opinion on country week. I’d give that a 6.
I liked Bobby’s dance! Though I HATED that version of the song. It sounded like it was reduced to 0.5 speed, annoying me all throughout.
For a sheer dress, I found her dress being kind of heavy-looking.
I find Bobby has improved a lot,
@Vin – Bobby also got a higher score than Joe so it comes down to the votes now. It could be between him and John if Joe beats the two of them in votes. Will be close.
That was actually an enjoyable dance from Bobby. Not sure I’d say it was 24 worthy, but nice. I still hope he goes home tonight along with Joe, but that was a good way to end this part of the night (and I do think his team is going to be really fun to watch).
I keep forgetting about Bobby’s connection to American Idol.
OK i’m Actually impressed with Team Hay Now so far.. I like it. Really clever choreography
As far as team dances go….team Bobby Milo John and Evanna is easily up there as one of my favs. Milo killed it and John was great. Bobby redeemed himself but Evanna was the one I think did best. I’d give that a 10.
I’m loving this! I knew Team Hay Now would be a good one.
Really liked Team Hay Now. Evanna matched the pro ladies so damn well! It’s a shame they blocked her at times.
Did I miss something, or were Bobby/Sharna and Milo/Whitney the only ones to get a solo bit?
Hmm – I wonder if these scores will be enough to keep John safe.. this makes things interesting indeed.
I hope so @Susan. Something tells me the other team will probably get a perfect score, or at least tie these guys, considering whose on Team Joe Down. Right now I really just want John, Evanna, and Milo to make it through. I’m confident on two of them at this point (though again, weirder things have happened, which is why I worry for Evanna).
@Kara – yeah I think the scoring will be close unless they mess up badly but I have to say I love their dance as well too… lots of clever choreo.
Team Joe down really impressed me. I guess I expected it to be bad because of Joe, but he held his own, and it was really good.
I loved the other work dance too, but I think Joe-down knocked it out way more.
OK based on the comments I think Hay Down gets advantage with scores.. definitely going to change the dynamic for sure
I’m actually surprised by the judges comments, which really has me worried two people are going from Team Hay Now. I thought Joe Down was technically better. Not as fun for me (but I’m biased since 3 of my favorites were on Hay Now), but still a good dance.
This double elimination is not fair! Joe should be the one leaving ugh
WOW that one had my heart beating.. DeMarcus?? Didn’t see that coming. We have to vote. Let’s not let Evanna get in that position again!!!
I knew it was going to be John and a surprise elimination, likely DeMarcus or Evanna. And hey, all 3 were in jeopardy with 2 going home! The way the judges commented on Joe tonight I knew he was safe. I’m resigned to him being in the finals, but if there is a double elimination next week, maybe that will finally send him home.
Very sad to see John/Emma go. With Emma’s talk about wanting kids in the near future, I worry her time on the show is going to be limited going forward.
How does Joe keep escaping elimination?! Please bachelor nation, let him go home!! He is painful to watch dance.
So happy Evanna is safe though. I was about to be really mad. Her, Milo and JP are my dream final 3.
My fear about John was warranted…..but WTH! Like geez. How is joe surviving?! At this point I might as well pencil him into hopefully next week going home lol. Truth be told I was hoping Evanna was safe so At least she is safe.
Someone please explain to me how DeMarcus is eliminated and both Joe and Bobby are still in it. Is bachelor nation so desperate to keep Joe in this even though he can’t dance? And I don’t know what to think about Bobby, but he is better than Joe.
If either Joe or Bobby make it to finale night, I will be speechless. Evanna and Milo should be the last two standing.
This was just unbelievable
I really want to know how far ahead Joe is in fan votes. I never understood the appeal of the guy anyway, and how he was so popular. I’m guessing they never expected him to still be standing.
Off to vote for Evanna! She probably needs it more than Milo.
ugh john leaving broke my heart 🙁
and wow demarcus I did not see that- he was the predicted winner!
DeMarcus got eliminated over Joe and Bobby?! The judges should look at the final 6. It is so weak except for Evanna and Milo. The judges did DeMarcus in. He got hosed every week in scores.
Literally could not breathe during that elimination, I’m still shaking. It should have been Bobby and Joe.
Besides Milo and Juan Pablo, I’m at a loss who will go next week. I do think they will be in the finals, and I really think Bobby will be there as well. I’m terrified Joe might actually make it.
I have no idea how I can continue watching this show next season and I have been a loyal viewer since Season 2.
The judges bring NOTHING to the table. Remember when they used to critique and offer feedback and not hand out 9’s and 10’s to every dance? What is the point in praising everyone even when they are far from perfect. It’s boring.
And the fact that Joe and Bobby are still in is simply disgraceful. I think they will outlast others as well. I see zero appeal in their personalities, stories, and certainly dances to justify how they are overcoming double digit deficits to stay in this.
Just a miserable miserable season.
I’m completely fed up with this season. I am so disgusted at how this season is turning out. It sickens me that Joe & Bobby are still hanging around like a bad infection that just won’t go away. I am using all my votes to keep Evanna in this competition. I do not want to see her screwed over too. AARRGGHHHHH….
Maybe we need to do reverse psychology on Bachelor Nation. Start cheering for Joe. Start saying “MIRRORBALL FOR JOE!” And maybe then they’ll stop voting for him??
There’s no doubt in my mind that the top four (if that’s what they do) should be Milo, JP, Evanna, and Alexis. If one of the other two has to be in the final, then Bobby for the finals!!!
I mean, MIRRORBALL FOR JOE!
This is the first time I’ve watched live in a while, and I’m so disappointed in the results tonight. I’m glad that Evanna and Milo are still in it, and now I hope that they are the final two. John was so good tonight, and I love DeMarcus. Neither of them should have been eliminated before Bobby or Joe.
Keep in mind that, except for Joe, all the contestants were close together in score. Combine that with the high number of points handed out and you have a greater potential for a shocking elimination. Bobby only needed ONE more vote per million than DeMarcus to be safe over him, and Bobby only needed 2,300 more votes per million votes cast to stay over. Those are TINY numbers – 1 and 2300 per million allowed Bobby to stay. More later this week, but Joe is the only one getting votes here and even then it’s not huge margins.
@Adam, I do think this show needs some serious fine tuning. I think they go through really good spurts, but the athletes season took a lot of air out this franchise. I find myself enjoying the Juniors version more, something I didn’t expect. I honestly miss when they had the results show, despite all the filler as the season went on. I don’t know what the solution is, but the last thing I want is the judges getting more power. I don’t know if they seriously underestimated Joe and Bobby’s fanbases, or expected them to be beloved like Bill Engvall and Ty Murray and Drew Scott. But even the judges seemed like they were over Joe tonight. I keep waiting for Carrie Ann to tell him that they’ve lost better dancers over him like she did to Cloris Leachman way back in season 7, or for the infamous 2 paddle to come out that only Master P has gotten. Joe has just looked miserable since the first week.
I’m sorry I’m posting again, but that was so very wrong. I agree, John deserves to be there over clomping Joe and Bobby. And Bobby should not go before Joe. How TPTB can’t see how wrong this is I don’t understand. Yes, they manipulate. But where do they benefit from seeing DeMarcus go and for that matter John too. The double should have been Joe and Bobby. Put Joe out of his misery and send him home. And please don’t use the “shocking elimination” as an excuse.
Except for Milo and Evanna, the rest are weak. I’m over Juan Pablo. I didn’t care for him from the start and it increases which each week. Every dance has had sleaze in it. I believe one of the judges said last week he was a one trick pony. Yep, he is. But I guess to get Cheryl back, they had to have someone like him to pair her with.
@Kara, I agree. The athletes season shouldn’t have been done. It did do damage to the franchise. And it’s horrible to even think Joe or Bobby could win. If that happens, I think that will be the final nail in the show’s coffin.
Does anyone know if the spring will have a regular season or will we be subjected to another short season?
I wish people voted for the dancing. Totally heartbroken John and Emma have gone while Joe and Bobby are still in. I don’t blame the judges, they get told what to score, I blame the producers who manipulate the fun out of the show. Gutted
My ideal final 2 would be Milo and Evanna. I know one of the judges commented that Alexis fit in perfectly with the pros, and I think Evanna should have gotten that comment too! They both are so awesome being the only 2 females left. My ideal elimination next week would be Joe or Bobby. Even better if it’s both of them.
I know a lot of people predicted Demarcus in the finals and even winning during the preseason. I thought he was great but maybe peaked too early. Also I think compared to Rashad, it will be hard for another football player to win anytime soon. In my opinion, Rashad is the best football player dancer to ever be on the show (even though there were many good ones) and I find myself making comparisons to him. Since Rashad, Terrell, Josh, and Demarcus have just not measured up! So sad for Lindsay since this is the earliest she’s ever been out (excluding athletes season and I can’t remember how she placed her very first season). She is usually a finale staple.
I’m hopeful that Evanna was not the real bottom 3 and only thrown in for dramatic effect. She’s not someone I saw myself rooting for preseason since I only have ever been a casual fan of HP. But she is great at dancing, and very likeable with her partnership with Keo.
Also, how would you recommend finding streams or what stream did you use? My TV tends to be very unreliable.
@Cindy I heard it’s supposed to be a regular season
On another note weird theory time maybe they eliminated John and DeMarcus to get everyone mad enough to vote for anyone but Bobby and Joe so they can finally get forced out
Disappointed DeMarcus was sent home. He was one of my favorites. Wish John was still there… I enjoyed watching him more than Bobby and Joe. All my DeMarcus votes go to Evanna.
To quote Princess Heidi above: “This is what happens when you drag someone [down] all season long.” The judges keep doing that enough to DeMarcus and some people think it’s ok to not vote for him because he must be getting the votes because he really is a good dancer, so I can slip a few votes to somebody else.
And it did not help that he was on the same team as Joe, and the judges were probably low-balling that team to try and get Joe gone.
I think in all the seasosn my wife and I have watched it is the most disappointed we have been to see two dancers leave at this point who are better than two who are staying.
@Cindy, I’m not sure. It probably doesn’t mean anything, but the tour is starting in December and ending February 17th, which seems like it would be around the time they usually meet their celebs for the spring season. I’m hoping it means they do a full season. I think it’ll really hurt the show if they outright skip it or do another athletes style season. Tom said they likely wouldn’t do anything like that again, but who knows, especially with a new show runner. And if it’s for American Idol’s benefit, I really don’t get that. It’s not like the reboot was a huge success, and it took away from a franchise that was successful for ABC.
I really wish joe would just get eliminated but the thought has just occurred to me that all the effort I’m putting into paying any attention to joe all season stopped me from really trying to figure out how to in a way deter bachelor nation from, and it pains me to use this phrase, vote fro the worst. They tried acurately scoring him and over scoring him last week so maybe we need a full blown “you need to be the next to go moment” from one of the judges while they critique him like Carrie Ann did to cloris leachman back in a season much earlier lol. Does anyone else remember that? I think she said something after Toni Braxton got eliminated
@Vin, yeah I mentioned that in a previous post, but she said something along the lines of “we lost Toni Braxton for that.” Coincidentally she got eliminated that week lol I went back to look to see what dance inspired the wrath and it was a cha cha.
I miss the days of those judges. They had no problem picking on John for every little thing, and Evanna earlier in the season. It’s like walking on egg shells around Joe to not upset Bachelor Nation! I just don’t get it. No Bachelor/ette contestant has ever done this well, right? Besides Melissa Rycroft, but that was kind of different circumstances (and she could actually dance).
Quote from Kara “Very sad to see John/Emma go. With Emma’s talk about wanting kids in the near future, I worry her time on the show is going to be limited going forward.”
I thought so to, that Emma should watch it about talking babies so publicly. I don’t trust TPTB at all. She is a popular pro, but that won’t stop DWTS doing Emma wrong. There are troupe and other dancers out there that you know are just breathing down the necks of the dance pros, hoping for their big break to be on DWTS to come in some way or another.
So sad to see Emma/John and Lindsay/DeMarcus leaving when two left feet Joe is still in the competition. He is gonna be in the semi-finals, such an injustice.
This season is a bust for me. In fact the whole DWTS year has been awful.
It’s a sad state of affairs when a woman can’t talk about having a family without it risking her career. I thought that kind of discrimination was illeagle? Especially as she has just produced arguably one of the most if not the most creative season of all the pros this season following a great junior season and tour. Shame people think like that
Being in jeopardy is NOT AN INDICATION OF ANYTHING, INCLUDING HOW WELL SOMEONE IS DOING WITH VOTES. Come on, people, you know better than this. You’re getting sucked into the producers manipulations. It may mean nothing at all, being in jeopardy. It may mean they want you to win – and that’s not the same as “not doing well with voters.”
Repeat visits to jeopardy used to be an indication that you might be in trouble, but I don’t think it’s quite so easy to make that call any more.
Cant believe that Joe is still there. Does anyone know how to vote if you live in Canada? I cant do it via the web site (abc.com) im not in the “area”. I havent voted all season, I know my few votes wont make a difference but I can try
Yeah, Lee, don’t be correcting something that wasn’t a typo. I wrote it the way I intended it.
@lucy I’m in Canada and used to vote using Facebook. It’s not available to us this year, unfortunately. I’m not sure if we’re able to do phone votes, though. I can’t remember if we were able to use Facebook last season, but I do remember voting for Jordan and Frankie using Facebook in season 25.
@Courtney!!!! I’m not on Twitter but just read all your tweets from tonight and I woke my husband up from a dead sleep because I was laughing so hard! Thanks so much!!
@Jamie, it would be illegal to fire her because she pregnant (since Peta won a season while pregnant). I’m thinking more along the lines of what Darlene was getting at-if Emma gets pregnant, she’ll be out at least a season, if not two. The show will move on and fill her spot, and if she’s wanting to come back to the show, they may not have a spot for her. I’m sure it’s inevitable that Hayley will get promoted to pro, and I fully believe Lindsay’s sister Jensen will be on the show as a pro at some point. I don’t know what the odds are of the other female troupe members ever being promoted or what exactly the future path of the show is, but point is, they will move and Emma may not always be guaranteed a spot if she wanted to come back.
I’m excited for her and Sasha to have little Farbers, but will miss her when that day comes. I think she is one of the better choreographers on this show, and I absolutely love her positive attitude. I don’t ever remember her having a negative partnership as she always seems to bring out the best in them. I love that she doesn’t make the routines about her or complain loudly because of bad comments or scores or hate.
@ Kara I think that Emma and Lindsay are so similar in that both of them have such positive attitudes and are so patient and good teachers with their partners. I don’t think I have seen either of them have a lousy attitude on TV. They are two “Little Miss Sunshines.” And I think Emma and Lindsay are very talented choreographers and could have a successful job in choreography if DWTS ends or they decide to leave for whatever reason.
Anyways, such a shame that some people feel that Grocery Store Joe is in the semi-finals. I sure hope they have a double elimination next week and Bobby’s and Joe’e butts are kicked out the door.
Meant to say “such a shame that Grocery Store Joe is in the semi-finals.” Don’t know how “that some people feel” got in there. It’s past midnight here and my brain is mush.
@Kara Hayley & Britt have seniority in terms of the female troupe members because they have been there for 2+ years (Britt joined Season 23 I think), Hayley moreso since she was a mentor on the Juniors season. Really hope Britt gets a chance as a pro soon, it was pretty refreshing to have three pros of color this season as opposed to just Cheryl/Keo if he makes it through the first two weeks.
Kind of a shame DeMarcus was eliminated as I thought he’d get second place, let alone to the finale – it’s Lindsay’s worst finish in a regular season since her debut with Victor Ortiz five years ago. Also while Bachelor Nation seems to have helped Joe a lot, they can only go so far (see: Nick Viall making it over Heather Morris but a subpar jive sent him packing the next week), and it’s Jenna and Val stans that are doing most of the damage this time. I wonder if it’s because they’re really supporting Jenna or they’re pissed that Val didn’t get a finale ready partner this season and this is their revenge.
Idk if Bobby will get eliminated next week but he’s pretty close to the pack this time (+ the delusional Sharna stans), but barring that, Joe is eight points behind Alexis. They’re probably shifting votes because of this unnecessary showmance, in which case, Joe is nine points behind Juan Pablo, the contestant ahead of Alexis. I’m pretty certain that we may actually get our way next week, but it’s not a guarantee, and if we do get a Joe elimination, will it be too little too late?
@Lucy (#101)
You can also add a VPN to your Internet browser (for Firefox, search “VPN” under Add-ons; for Chrome, search for a VPN under Extensions) and then select United States as the country. That should make the DWTS voting website accessible to you.
I caught last nights live show but was too tired to comment LOL Been so busy lately, I missed last week’s shows too lol Honestly, I think last night is it for me this season! I am sooo done with seeing Joe on my television screen, as opposed to other really good dancers, that I don’t even want to watch these last two weeks. And that stupid showmance is making me sick🤮 There have been VERY FEW seasons where I’ve never felt a desire to finish out the season-this is, unfortunately, one of them😒
@Darlene. I completely agree. Emma and Lindsay would be my first two names on the list for any season. Special talents both of them have
Hearing who went home & who is still left makes me glad I’m
Not watching this season! I’m already stressed enough between Grad school, home life & work life!
So mad about last nights eliminations. There are 6 people left and I don’t care to watch the dances for three of them! That is not a good semi final.
And I don’t get the hype about Alexis. She’s fine but those dance are not worthy of 10s. Even milo, who I LOVE, was overscored tonight. And JP. the scoring has been wonky this season
Question, though. Does this mean there is a double elimination next week? And a four person final? Is that typical? I really can’t remember!
I disagree about the judges lowballing Demarcus, they gave him plenty of praise all season long. Last week’s dance wasn’t his best, but we all love him for his work ethic, his positive attitude, and we love Lindsay.
When I saw Evanna in jeopardy I was afraid for her, but I was relieved and pleasantly surprised she was safe. She had her best performances last night! I hope those will be enough to get her into the final.
I love John, he’s a much better dancer than Bobby and Joe, who should have been the ones to go home if this show was about dancing, but it’s about popularity first, so the worst dancers who happen to have large fanbases got to stay. John was actually the one who was way underscored last week for a dance that, to me, was 8 worthy… So I kinda expected him to go home for those reasons. Still upsetting, he was doing really well! And Bobby may have been a little overscored this week. That was a 7 dance for me, I didn’t see improvement.
I wish they would go back to doing eliminations the way they used to, saying who’s safe first instead of going straight to who’s leaving. Makes the whole moment so negative… People don’t get to have that moment to celebrate being called safe; I’m glad Evanna had that…
By the way, I forgot to add to my previous comment, I’m happy and proud of Alan and Keo this week for having the most content in their dances! Best routines of the night for me.I loved John’s too 🙁
That should be the strategy at this point, and that’s what I think will get them in the final. Witney as well, even though Milo’s footwork could’ve been a bit better. JP is a great dancer/performer, but Cheryl’s choreography this season is a bit uninspired to me…
Sorry, the emoji was supposed to appear after the comment about John. Is there a way to “pin” emojis here? Whenever I add a sad or happy face after a comment, they move somewhere else…
PH: I apologize, it won’t happen again. I had just watched the elimination and had read Dee’s comment (#79)when I was composing the post, and can only describe myself as overwrought.
I stopped watching the show several times over the years and this is why! It’s popularity not an entertaining show anymore. My dream finale is Milo and Evanna who have consistently had ups and downs which makes for a good show. While I love Cheryl I’m over JP he hasn’t grown as a dancer it’s the same sex sells in EVERY dance. I’m ok with him in finale since he’s decent to watch. Alexis drama is just way overdone. Idc if they found love quit using it to get votes. Alan was a fave of mine until he became another Val /Maks knockoff. It looks incredibly fake to me and we have had plenty of showmances I want to see her grow as a dancer which frankly I haven’t seen in like three weeks. I’m not the biggest Bobby fan by any means but at least he is trying and wants to be in the competition. Sorry but joe is just annoying. There’s a reason he was out week one on the bachelorette!!!! He hasn’t shown any growth as a dancer and he doesn’t need to be stumbling on the semifinals. He should have been gone weeks ago. DeMarcus was a hit or miss for me. Lindsey is a great choreographer but I think it was his comments from Judges that made him feel inadequate. John embodies the show msg that used to be about growing and enjoying the journey. Emma makes her partner shine they deserve better. This entire season has been sketchy with judges scores and TPTB interference. I don’t expect to see the season go as I expected by any means but let’s take it back to the original show premise to entertain and see the celebs grow and have fun. Let’s get the best dancers in the finale again. Maybe they can bring back judges save or a dance off idk but we have to do something to revamp. At this point I’m only watching for Milo and Evanna everyone else has just been overproduced for me.
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#KellyK I hear ya! Been feeling the same way lately LOL
The showmance is a disservice to Alan who’s doing a great job as a newer pro. Seriously, does anyone really buy that after being in jeopardy two weeks in a row Alexis suddenly “developed feelings”?? She is overscored…why is dwts trying so hard to keep her? Evanna should get more backkng.
I understand the best dancer doesn’t always win. I myself have voted and rooted for contestants with lesser dance ability, because what they lack in ability they make up for in personality. Joe has neither, so the thought of him being in the finals is baffling. . Sorry, but it pains me to watch him dance.
I don’t think Demarcus was going to win, but he definitely deserves to still be there. I’m glad Evanna made it through. She deserves it. As far as Alexis, she is a good dancer, but I do t believe the romance. If I told a guy that I liked him, and he says, “ Yes, I like you too”, I would NOT respond with a replay of “Awwww.” I would be smiling from ear to ear and squealing with delight , like how @Vin’s sister reacted.
My favorite since week 1 is Milo. I will be beyond pissed if he loses to someone that can’t dance at all.
Finally getting around to watching the dances… I can’t believe Juan Pablo and Cheryl got a perfect score! There was like five seconds of Charleston in there! He must be really hemorrhaging votes!
I thought John did great and I’m sad to see him go!
Milo’s not a shoo-in for the MBT anymore! Go Evanna!
Courtney, I was reading your tweets from last night. “Because I set the bar higher than on the floor….” 😂. You described it so much better than I did as a “weak final 6.”
I meant to say I DON’T believe the romance, based on Alexis’s reply of “ Awwwwww”
On top of not being a dancer, Joe just rubs me the wrong way.
On a different note, I hope the power rankings will be up soon. Can’t wait to read them.
I would not be surprised if it is announced that Alexis is going on the DWTS tour. I have a feeling she will be in the finals. Alexis is a good dancer and I do think that Alan has choreographed well for her. I do not believe the showmance. I think TPTB put that in there to boost her votes, because let’s face it, there are an awful lot of shippers out there, unfortunately. TPTB wants her in the finals.
Lindsay is not touring this time and I heavily doubt that DeMarcus would do the tour. Just saying.
I’ve been wondering if the showmance was a suggestion from one of the C-bros. Aren’t they pals with Alan? I can certainly see one of them suggesting Alan & Alexis go that route to get some extra votes.
And like Rachel, I’m also anxiously awaiting the power rankings this week. Will there be a numbers update, too?
I feel like Alexis has spent more time outside of the show with Milo than Alan. Not saying they are in a romance/showmance or anything, but just weird that suddenly her and Alan are all into each other like this when they need a boost most. I believe this is more producer driven because clearly she isn’t getting the votes, and they probably just want her in the finals.
I still think Milo is going to win, with an outside chance of Juan Pablo taking it. Those are the only two left I can see doing it. I’d love for Evanna to defy the odds, though. I especially just want her in the finals.
I’d be fine with Alexis going next week, but really want Joe and Bobby gone.
Joe took more backlash this week than I’ve seen all season. Yet I have a bad feeling he’s going to skate by again. If he gets great comments and scores for a lousy dance I’ll feel better that he might finally be gone. Then again TPTB might be embarrassed to have someone in the finals going in with a score of 18 or 21 when everyone else has 30s.
Neither Alan or Alexis have the acting chops to pull off this showmance. That chaste little kiss was painful to watch, and obviously undesired by both parties.
So done with this show. T(new)PTB are hastening the demise of this fun little sparkle show with their heavy handed judge manipulations, bad choices on who got guarantees to make it to the semi-finals (if not finals) and general “the audience is stupid and will buy anything” mentality.
Worst. Season. Ever.
As always, IMO and YMMV
Hi all, wow it’s been a while not commenting on this site. I caught up watching the first few episodes of this season thanks to YT. Now I can watch live since I don’t work every Monday. First of all I think I have a crush on DeMarcus lol. He’s such a handsome man. Too bad he was eliminated. Dancing wise I love Milo, Evanna and Alexis and a bit of JP. Here’s my opinion about Alexis and Alan. I don’t think they are faking it just for the show to gain some votes. I think it’s a producers driven. Alexis is a 21 year old who was excited to be on the show and met another young, good looking pro who is single. I stumble unto interviews on YouTube (it might be posted here too) and Nikki Glaser, Milo, Whitney and Brandon sense there will be something going on between the two. Nikki said “they have the flirty vibration between them”. Milo: “Alan, I call it now. You’ve been exposed”. The producers have a job to make the show appeal to different audience depending on the season. I remember how many motahough, janelsky shippers out there. I think Alexis fell into the producers “trap” to let her true feelings showed for all the DWTS fandom. I think it’s brave for her to say it. But of course, women are the first to judge her. This is why women are afraid to be them because of other women. Bottom line is I rather watch Alexis and Alan lovey dovey than watching Bobby’s bitchin or Joe who walks on the dance floor. Does anyone really want Bobby and Joe in the finals?
Er, don’t pull Bethany and Derek into this BS. They NEVER claimed to have “feelings” for each other and certainly never kissed. Janel? Yes, absolutely – but that was Val driving and I think Janel kinda got screwed, if I remember correctly. There is a huge difference between a showmance and shipping – and a big problem that I have is when people can’t tell the difference. People can “ship” whoever they want and the people involved may never know about it. It’s fantasy, in that case. Showmance is when the two people involved drive it about themselves (or let it be driven).
Are we going to get power rankings this week?
Sorry to mention it again, but no one has responded.