The dance card is set for the season 7 finale of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and it’s anyone’s guess who will make it through. Going into tonight’s show (Nov. 18), Brooke Burke and Derek Hough had been strongly favored, but after last night’s dreadful outing, anything could happen.
America has voted and the three couples selected for this year’s finale are…
Brooke Burke & Derek Hough
Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer
Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson
So, Cody Linley & Julianne Hough have been eliminated and won’t be advancing to the finals. In a goodbye speech worthy of someone 10 years his senior, Cody thanked the whole world and was glad his dancing “can inspire someone to want to dance…”
So it really all comes down to the final performances. Any one of the three remaining couples could realisticly walk away with the mirror ball trophy.
Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer
- Could win it all if they continue to find the right mix of traditional dances peppered with their eclectic personalities.
Brooke Burke & Derek Hough
- This couple could win if they bring back their A game. The performance this week looked like Brooke was just learning to walk let alone dance, so unless they bring it - they’ll be out.
Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson
- While fun to watch, this couple’s style is really more of a one-trick pony show. In order to pull out the win, Warren has to master a few more dance steps and continue to wow the crowd.
Unless something dramatic happens in these last two weeks of dancing, Brooke Burke is likely to be the next Mirror Ball trophy winner. In my mind, this is her competition to loose.
Tonight’s competition -
Brooke Burke & Derek Hough
First Dance - The Jive
These two really know how to heat up the ballroom! It’s just too bad the performance was so bad.
Judges Comments -
Len Goodman - 7 - That was a disaster. It was one of those nights.
Bruno Tonioli - 7 - You went the wow - the problem is how. I am totally shocked.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 7 - The fact you went for blatant illegal lifts. I found that a bit disrespectful.
Total Score 21 out of 30 - Ouch
Second dance of the night - Salsa
Perhaps it was just the tassels on Brooke’s pants but that was quite a nice improvement.
Judges Comments -
Len Goodman -10 - Work to your strengths - don’t worry about other people.
Bruno Tonioli - 9 - Brooke is back.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 9 - …a champion is… is someone who rises above it and comes right back.
Total Score 28 out of 30 - Total for tonight 29 out of 60
Cody Linley & Julianne Hough
First dance of the night - paso doble
It’s hard to imagine Julianne had a major surgery just a few weeks ago - Not their best performance - even the audience thinks so… they’re on their feet.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 7 - I’m afraid you are going to get your marching orders.
Bruno Tonioli - 7 - That was different.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 8 - For your determination - 10.
Total Score 22 out of 30
Second dance of the night - - Salsa
Cody seemed to be running out of energy as the dance wound down - it’s a good thing he didn’t drop Julianne
Judges Comments
Len Goodman -8 - Great lifts - well done.
Bruno Tonioli - 8 - You danced this dance like a chicken devil.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 8 - It was a lot of fun.
Total Score 24 out of 30 - Total for tonight 46 out of 60
Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson
First dance of the night - mambo
Warren and Kym might be the surprise couple of the season.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8 - You epitomize, Go with what you know.
Bruno Tonioli - 8 - You are such a super-size sense of fun… but very engaging.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 8 - You know how to bring the house down.
Total Score 24 out of 30
Second dance of the night - The Jitterbug
Warren and Kym are always fun to watch - it would be nice if he could learn a few more steps.
Judges Comments -
Len Goodman - 8 - You are truly a joyful person to watch.
Bruno Tonioli - 8 - (I have no idea what he said)
Carrie Ann Inaba - 9 - I loved it!
Total Score 25 out of 30 - Total tonight 49 out of 60
Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer
First dance of the night - Mambo
Nest dance of the night so far - full of energy and simple on! The crowd agrees giving the two a standing ovation.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman -9 - In this competition it isn’t where you start it’s where you finish… and that was the best dance so far.
Bruno Tonioli - 9 - This is semifinal material - way to go.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 10 - Wow - that was a show stopper.
Total Score 28 out of 30
Second dance of the night - The Jitterbug
Could Lance and Lacey pull this one out? That was a second strong performance - inspite of the fact he lost
Judges Comments -
Len Goodman - 9 - Two fabulous dances!
Bruno Tonioli - 10 - That was brilliant.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 10 - You pitched it perfectly.
Total Score 29 out of 30 - Total tonight 57 out of 60
One of the best part of tonight’s show was the professional dancers showing us how the dances should look. For us dance novices, it was a much appreciated lesson.
The biggest surprise of the night had to be Lance and Lacey performances - they were on fire. If they could keep that energy and precision up through the finale (assuming they make it though), I’d say they have a pretty good shot at winning the whole thing.
The couple likely to be going home is Cody and Julianne. He’s come a long way this season but it’s likely the couple has dance their last dance. Agree?
Late Wednesday (Nov 12), various news outlets were reporting that Paula Goodspeed, a 2005 Idol contestant and self-proclaimed Paula Abdul super-fan, had apparently committed suicide outside Abdul’s California home.
TMZ is reporting that local police had foiled an earlier suicide attempt by Goodspeed near Abdul’s home.
People magazine is reporting that Goodspeed’s first name was really Sandra, but went by Paula as a show of devotion to Abdul. Goodspeed’s license plate read “ABL LV” who some have suggested stands for Abdul Love. Allegedly other Adbul items were reported to have been found in the car including a picture of Abdul that was hanging from the rearview mirror.
In a statement released by her publicist Abdul said, “I am deeply shocked and saddened at what transpired yesterday. My heart and prayers go out to her family.”
Regardless of how you might feel about Paula Abdul and her performance as a judge on ‘American Idol,’ she’s the one judge who always has a kind word to say to the contestants about their efforts. This is in sharp contrast to Simon Cowell, who’s sharply worded criticisms have made him one of the most loathed judges of any of the reality TV shows.
With the new season of ‘American Idol’ just a few months away… I have to wonder if this event will bring out a slightly more refined and gentle ‘American Idol…’ I’d guess not.
Wow - before season 5 of Top Chef even really got started, Lauren Starling Hope is going home - wherever that is.
As the chefs introduced themselves, I thought Lauren introduced herself as being from Savannah, GA - but the Bio for the show says she’s a chef at Jag’s in Union Centre - West Chester - I’m confused. A call to the publicist for Bravo didn’t help to clarify the matter - maybe the publicists was trying to tell me something with her no comment. Since Lauren was eliminated in the first half-hour of the show, I guess it doesn’t matter now does it.
How sad… I was hoping for a local connection to the best reality TV show on cable.
If you have any scoop on the local chef, dish it here!
Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke are the latest celebrity dancers booted from the Dancing with the Stars ballroom.
Greene, an Olympic gold medalist, may have had some fast moves on the track, but in recent weeks his heart really didn’t seem to be in the dancing game as he did the quickstep, paso doble and other dances on the ballroom stage.
Green said, “I made a lot of new friends out here. I learned how to dance out here in front of millions of people every night. I had a great time.”
The remaining celebrity dancers include:
Cody Linley & Julianne Hough
Brooke Burke & Derek Hough
Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer
Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson
With the finale just a few weeks away, the competition appears to be coming down to a competition between Brooke and just about no one else. So, unless something changes, I’m going to say Brooke Burke and Derek Hough are likely to walk away with
the season 7 Mirror ball trophy.
It’s just two weeks to go until we get to the finale of season 7 -Dancing with the Stars (DWTS)! Some of you have suggested Brooke is your favorite to win while a few others have suggested it will be Maurice - so who’s right? We’ll have to wait a few more weeks and all will be revealed.
As DWTS pushes towards the for the semi-finals the dancers will be dancing two dances tonight (Nov. 10), including a solo routine.
Tonight’s Dancing -
The Ballroom Round
Cody Linley & Edyta Sliwinska
Tonight’s dance - The Fox Trot
Solid performance - but was it good enough?
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8 - I was pleasantly surprised.
Bruno Tonioli - 8 - Your most grown-up performance to date.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 8 - I loved your performance.
Total Score 24 out of 30
Brooke Burke & Derek Hough
Tonight’s dance - The Tango
Another strong performance, but it seemed to be missing the energy
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8 - It was riddled with mistakes.
Bruno Tonioli - 10 - Stunning.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 10 - That is why you are the last woman standing.
Total Score 28 out of 30
Maurice Greene & Cheryl Burke
Tonight’s dance - The Quickstep
Near Flawless performance - I wish they just had a little more chemistry.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8 - You did a really good job!
Bruno Tonioli - 8 - This time you kept it going all the way through…
Carrie Ann Inaba - 8 - Yeah! Great job.
Total Score 24 out of 30
Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer
Tonight’s dance - the Fox Trot
Nice mix of their personal style with the classic dances
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8 - Overall thing I thought was very very good.
Bruno Tonioli - 9 - That was a classic dance in the classic style - I really, really enjoyed it.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 9 - you are truly a bright light.
Total Score 26 out of 30
Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson
Tonight’s dance - The Tango
Warren seems to have lost the magic - although the crowd liked it - perhaps I missed something.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 9 - This week on top.
Bruno Tonioli - 9 - Watch out James Bond.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 10 - I thought that was fantastic.
Total Score 28 out of 30
Second Round - Latin Dances
Cody Linley & Edyta Sliwinska
Tonight’s dance - The Mambo
I’m not sure about the dance but the finish was amazing.
Len Goodman - 8 - i thought you’ve done two really good dances.
Bruno Tonioli - 8 - You definitely have the mambo fever…
Carrie Ann Inaba -8 - A for effort - A for Energy - it was a little erratic.
Total Score 24 out of 30 - Total for the night 55 out of 60
Brooke Burke & Derek Hough
Tonight’s dance - The Mambo
That was the Brooke and Derek we’ve come to know this season.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8- Very ambitious performance.
Bruno Tonioli - 9- you could revive the dead… you are a great dancer.
Carrie Ann Inaba -9 - A wonderful dance.
Total Score 27 out of 30 - Total for the night 55 out of 60
Maurice Greene & Cheryl Burke
Tonight’s dance - The Paso Doble
Without the movement of the fabric during Maurice’s solo I would have thought I was looking at a still photo.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8 - You did that cape well… well done.
Bruno Tonioli -8 - Very powerful.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 8- I loved the focus and the intensity.
Total Score 24 out of 30 - Total for the night 48 out of 60
Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer
Tonight’s dance - The Samba
His solo work was pretty good but I’m sure Len won’t like it.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman -7 - You must work on your footwork
Bruno Tonioli -9 - I thought in your solo you really pulled focus
Carrie Ann Inaba -8 -
Total Score 24 out of 30 - Total for the night 50 out of 60
Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson
Tonight’s dance - The Jive
That’s the Warren we’ve come to know this season. His moves were filled with energy and fun - making it a fun dance to watch. The crowd agreed.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman -8- It’s such a joyful thing to watch.
Bruno Tonioli -9- Everybody loves watching you.
Carrie Ann Inaba -9- You got it and you got it and you got it and you got it…
Total Score 26 out of 30 - 54 out of 60
It seems we are at the point in the season when the dancers are losing steam as evidenced by several lack luster performances. Any thoughts about who gets voted off this week? I’d wager it’s Cody or Warren… thoughts anyone?
Season 5 of Bravo TV’s hit series, ‘Top Chef,’ is set to premiere Nov. 12 and appears to have a local connection.
The show features 17 chefs who compete in sizzling culinary challenges as they vie for the title of ‘Top Chef.’ Among the contestants is Lauren (24), who Cincinnati.com has identified as Lauren Starling Hope. Lauren lists her profession as Chef Tournant at Jag’s Steak and Seafood in West Chester.
photo: Bravo.com
Lauren’s Bio
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio - currently stationed at Fort Stewart
Profession: Chef Tournant, Jag’s Steak and Seafood
Culinary Education: B.P.S. Culinary Arts Management, CIA
RecipeI: Spring pea mousse in phyllo cups with creme fraiche and caviar
Cincinnati.com lists Lauren as a 2002 graduate of Lakota West High School.
The Ohio native’s culinary curiosity was ignited by the Easy Bake Oven she received back in the day. Hasboro would be so proud.
Here’s a list of all of this season’s contestants
Alex, 33 - Hometown: New York, N.Y.; Resides in Los Angeles, Calif.
Ariane, 41 - Hometown/Resides in: Verona, N.J.
Carla, 44 - Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.; Resides in Washington, D.C.
Danny, 26 - Hometown/ resides in: New Hyde Park, N.Y.
Fabio, 30 - Hometown: Florence, Italy; Resides in Moorpark, Calif.
Gene, 33 - Hometown: Whitmore Village, Hawaii; Resides in Las Vegas, Nev.
Hosea, 34 - Hometown: Taos, N.M.; Resides in Boulder, Colo.
Jamie, 30 - Hometown: New York, N.Y.; Resides in San Francisco, Calif.
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Warren will win if he brings back that Beyonce dance he did in the endzone a few years ago. lol