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Monday, April 21, 2008
Stars, Judges and Votes on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ - Latest Update
With just seven stars left, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is stepping it up this week. In what should be an interesting night of dance the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ contestants will get two chances to show their skills. The first dance for each couple will challenge the dancers to dance a dance new to them. The second dance will be a country group dance.
Up first are Jason Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska.
Jason Taylor & Edyta Sliwinska -
Cha Cha Cha
My Take -There were definitely some wow moments in that number. But was he counting to the beat? Not his best night by far!
Carrie Ann Inaba - There was still some moves that were awkward. You need to dance big. - Score 8
Len Goodman - It was full on lots of content. I thought you did marvelous Score 8
Bruno Tonioli - You were flamboyant - cheeky and were just having fun. - Score 8
Total 24 out of 30
Shannon Elizabeth & Derek Hough
Rumba
My Take - Is there some chemistry here - even before they started dancing? I think that was their best night so far!
Carrie Ann Inaba - You attitude is so great. You have ability to make great shapes - but you have to sustain them a little but more. - Score 8
Len Goodman - Great Chemistry. Overall, a very good job. - Score 8
Bruno Tonioli - The romantic interplay definitely works today. You were sizzling - Score 8
Total 24 out of 30
Marlee Matlin & Fabian Sanchez -
Mambo
My Take - After the Fonz stopped by for a pep talk. Marlee is ready to go. A little awkward here and there but still pretty hot.
Carrie Ann Inaba - You look amazing. You blow my mind. It looked like you were forcing and struggling… - Score 7
Len Goodman - You are a real inspiration. It looked uncomfortable throughout. - Score 7
Bruno Tonioli - It is always life affirming watching you. - Score 7
Total 21 out of 30
Cristian De La Fuente & Cheryl Burke -
Fox Trot
My Take - The dance was a little slow to get started - but the finish was hot! It reminded me of the old black and white movie days with the big dance numbers.
Carrie Ann Inaba - That was fantastic. - Score 9
Len Goodman - If you’re in the bottom two after the vote I’ll show my bum in the supermarket. That was your best dance. - Score 9
Bruno Tonioli - Cristian at his dashing best. Your footwork tonight was excellent. - Score 9
Total 27 out of 30
Marissa Jaret Winokur & Tony Dovolani
Viennese Waltz
My Take - That may have been her best night by far. they looked like they were having a great time - isn’t that what this is all about anyway.
Carrie Ann Inaba - You showed us a whole new side of yourself. - Score 9
Len Goodman - You come out now like a princess. - Score 8
Bruno Tonioli - All light and frothy… you kept your head. It’s good I liked it. - Score 9
Total 26 out of 30
Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas -
Jive
My Take - I’m guessing a couple of tens are just around the bend. - That may have been the best performance of the season for anyone.
Carrie Ann Inaba - Hell yeah! - Score 10
Len Goodman - That was like a buffet - a smorgasbord of dance. I just loved it. - Score 10
Bruno Tonioli - It was top notch - High definition entertainment. - Score 10
Total 30 out of 30
Mario & Karina Smirnoff -
Rumba
My Take - I think I’d hate to be the couple that follows Kristi - although, that was pretty amazing.
Carrie Ann Inaba - That was better than good sex… there was a lift. - Score 9
Len Goodman - You did a good job on that number. The story of the rumba of developing romance - it’s not he story of a strumpet and a gigolo… It was too raunchy. - Score 9
Bruno Tonioli - I think this was fabulous. So what did he say… they - Score 10
Total 28 out of 30
Next up - the Group Country Dancing - this could be fun! Not only do we get to see the contestants side-by-side - the music should be fun too! While the lifts and team-solo dances showed the talents of the contestants, the real fun was watching the energy the crowd was feeling when the dance was over…
Judges thoughts on the group number.
Carrie Ann Inaba - It was a little crazy!
Len Goodman - it was great fun - it had a lot of energy.
Bruno Tonioli - It was like watching the United Nations of Dance.
So who will it be this week? I’m guessing - Marlee Matlin & Fabian Sanchez. Thoughts anyone?
TweetIs America voting for the vocal or the instrument on ‘American Idol’? Latest Update
So a man wiser than I posed a question I thought would make a great discussion topic - Does playing an instrument help or hurt you on ‘American Idol’ ?
Consider this - four of the performers who have played instruments in the top 12 are still alive— David Cook, David Archuleta, Brooke White and Jason Castro.
Was it the piano that saved Brooke White? during a recent juding night she had to start her vocal over - on another she seemed to struggle through the song while the piano-playing was spot on.
Jason Castro played the guitar and the ukulele during his recent performances… again, is it the instrument or the vocals America is voting for?
Same question here… although I think this guy may win the whole thing… David Cook the vocalist or the guitarist?
Last we have David Archuleta - one of the more polarizing contestants this season… He’s been referred to as the one to beat this season for the title of next American Idol… the question is, did the piano play a part in a couple of his weaker performances?
So, what do you think - Does playing an instrument help the contestants stay on American Idol?
Thoughts?
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