Last night was Guilty Pleasures Week, and there wasn’t too much to be embarrassed about. All our stars turned in respectable performances, nothing horrific happened, which means tonight’s cut will be all the more devastating. Tonight’s results show was preceded by a one hour show… Read More »Dancing with the Stars: Guilty as Charged
It’s Guilty Pleasures Week on DWTS, which means all of tonight’s dances will be interpretations of America’s Next Top Model, Jersey Shore, Real Housewives of [Insert City], or any reality show starring Bret Michaels. Not that I would know anything about those shows. Of course not.
Actually, it means our stars will be dancing to classic guilty pleasure songs, which is way less exciting than it sounds. And I was about to be all, pssssh please with this episode … and then Hanson performed. HANSON. As in, my first concert. As in, the boy band whose pictures ripped from the pages of BOP magazine adorned my bedroom. Hanson. On Dancing with the Stars. Ohemgee. (Also, “MMMBop” sounds totally strange when it’s being sung by farmer-men instead of prepubescent boys, yes?)
Kirstie and Maks
Dance: Samba
Guilty Pleasure: Baby One More Time
Verdict: Kirstie had a small tantrum in rehearsals and I think the competition is starting to take its toll. This was a decent performance, and she thankfully didn’t have any mishaps, but it felt like her heart wasn’t in it. The samba is a party dance, but I wasn’t feeling it.
Carrie Ann: “I want to see you in the finals.” – 8
Len: “You’ve never fulfilled the potential I saw in week one, until today.” – 9
Bruno: “Hit me Kirstie one more time!” – 9
If you’re reading this, it means you survived last night’s All-American Horror Show. I kid, I kid. There was some great dancing to be found last night, but unfortunately it was buried in stars, stripes, and spangles. So who got deported? Hines/Kym were sent quickly… Read More »Dancing with the Stars: American Bye
It’s the first-ever American Week on DWTS, but more importantly, it’s the halfway point in the season. No clear leader. A different star on top every week. No Derek Hough for the judges to fawn over. Things are getting serious, y’all. So what does “American… Read More »Dancing with the Stars: Born in the USA
Last night’s Classical Week show proved to be a beauty – and since none of our couples turned in a “bad” performance, tonight’s elimination is going to be a tough one. The 46 piece orchestra was back, but this time they were performing Aerosmith songs… Read More »Dancing with the Stars: A Classical Cut
It’s the first-ever Classical Week on Dancing with the Stars. What does this mean, you ask? Well, it means a 46-piece orchestra, famous classical musicians performing, and Brooke is wearing a poofier-than-usual dress. A 46-piece orchestra, people! Forty. Six. There was even a montage about… Read More »Dancing with the Stars: Classical Week
Last night, Kirstie and Maks tumbled to the floor … but will they be the ones to fall tonight? Unlikely, despite how many times that incident was mentioned. The scores were tight last night, but as we know – the ballroom shows no mercy. Hines… Read More »Dancing with the Stars: Week Three Results
This week, our stars were asked to choose songs that had a special meaning to them, and tell a story through their dances. It promised to be an emotional night, and our stars really delivered – delivered the tears, that is.
Good heavens, why is the DWTS Troupe here? I thought they were kept in a storage closet backstage and only allowed out on Tuesday nights. Go away, filler people!
Wendy and Tony
Dance: Foxtrot
Verdict: Wendy’s story was about how she got started in the radio biz. In other words, it’s about how wonderful and persevering and strong she is. Which – okaaay, but this foxtrot was a total mess. Up-tempo song, slow dancing, awkward groping – even Wendy looked like she was about to yawn.
Carrie Ann: “This week, we took a step backwards and I’m not sure why.” – 5
Len: “It was a struggle. It’s a dance more suited to the radio.” – 5
Bruno: “There were times it looked like you put down roots.” -5
Chelsea and Mark
Dance: Cha Cha
Verdict: Chelsea’s song was actually written for her, about her, so it doesn’t get much more personal than that. And WOW – she really turned it out tonight. This was a fun, flirtatious, judges-appropriate routine that proved to everyone that Chelsea’s going to be sticking around for a long time.
Carrie Ann: “You look like a little baby Julianne [Hough].” – 7
Len: “That’s your best dance – well done.” – 8
Bruno: “Tasty! Tasty, Chelsea! And a great cha cha.” – 8