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‘Dancing’ semi-final night means 3 dances per couple
We have finally made it to the Semi-Finals! At the intro all of the stars look lovely tonight. I’m guessing there are a few romantic numbers tonight based on costumes alone.
For the 1st time ever each couple will have to perform 3 routines tonight.
First up…
Donny Osmond & Kym Johnson
DANCING: Tango
MY TAKE: The very sexy and talented Gilles Marini (who was on DWTS last season and is currently starring on the ABC show “Brothers & Sisters”) came into help Donny find the passion. Now for their dance. Uh oh. Kym’s dress is falling apart at the bottom. Even if they hadn’t had the wardrobe malfunction (no, not that kind), this was not very good at all. At least he realizes how bad it was.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: The judges all seem to agree. This was no good at this stage in the game…
SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 7, Len Goodman: 7, Bruno Tonioli: 7. Total=21
Joanna Krupa & Derek Hough
DANCING: Viennese Waltz
MY TAKE: Wow. I love this song (“Hallelujah”) they look like dolls in a jewelry box. That was amazing. I think they’re gonna win the Mirror Ball Trophy when this is all said and done.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: The judges liked it but they all had a nitpick or two. SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 9, Len Goodman: 9, Bruno Tonioli: 9. Total=27
Kelly Osbourne & Louis Van Amstel
DANCING: Rumba
MY TAKE: Wow. That was pretty great. Her solo was a little lacking for content, but the rest was pretty good! She’s so adorable.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: The judges all feel it was pretty good and agree that Kelly brings them in, but that it wasn’t her best dance (though not her worst either).
SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 8, Len Goodman: 8, Bruno Tonioli: 8. Total=24
Mya & Dmitry Chaplin
DANCING: Waltz
MY TAKE: This was good but it wasn’t move me to tears good. Her skills are great but there was little emotional connection between them.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: Judges loved it. Carrie Ann loved it too, but as usual, she has a “but…” I see 10s in her future.
SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 9, Len Goodman: 9, Bruno Tonioli: 10. Total=28
Time for Round 2.
Donny Osmond & Kym Johnson
DANCING: Samba
MY TAKE: This was definitely better than the last dance. He looked like he was having a blast. His solo was pretty good too. Lots of content.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: Bruno says he nailed it. Carrie Ann thought it was a little sloppy. And tie-breaker Len goes with Bruno.
SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 8, Len Goodman: 9, Bruno Tonioli: 9. Total=26
Joanna Krupa & Derek Hough
DANCING: Cha-Cha-Cha
MY TAKE: Fantastic as usual. That’s a girl that owns the dance floor for sure. Derek is just decoration at this point. Cute decoration, but decoration nonetheless.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: Judges loved it. Umm. Bruno has one thing on his mind tonight clearly. “I just can’t get you out of my bed. You are just natural sex!”
SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 9, Len Goodman: 9, Bruno Tonioli: 9. Total=27
Kelly Osbourne & Louis Van Amstel
DANCING: Quickstep
MY TAKE: Love her dress and the energy of this dance. She has come so far in this contest. I am very impressed. It’s hard to believe this is the potty-mouthed, formerly drug-addicted Kelly Osbourne. She’s truly transformed.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: They loved it. They were all very happy and impressed as well.
SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 9, Len Goodman: 9, Bruno Tonioli: 9. Total=27
Mya & Dmitry Chaplin
DANCING: Salsa
MY TAKE: This seemed a little stiff and sped up like we were in fast forward or something. It was good, but off somehow.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: They all liked it, Len was “mesmerized by her buttocks.”
SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 10, Len Goodman: 10, Bruno Tonioli: 10. Total=30
I don’t think this was even close to worthy of 10s… 9s maybe but not 10s. It seems like the judges have already picked their winner. Not fair.
And finally, Round 3
This round is the “knockout dance” which each couple created (they picked the song and style) to save them in a dance off, but now they get to dance them anyway.
Donny Osmond & Kym Johnson
DANCING: Jitterbug
MY TAKE: They are really in sync. This is pretty good.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: Judges liked it.
SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 9, Len Goodman: 9, Bruno Tonioli: 9. Total=27
Joanna Krupa & Derek Hough
DANCING: Salsa
MY TAKE: Wowza. That was a HOT, hot pink number! Derek reminds me a little of Patrick Swayze in that outfit and the way he dances.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: Loved it. Thought it was hot.
SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 9, Len Goodman: 9, Bruno Tonioli: 9. Total=27
Kelly Osbourne & Louis Van Amstel
DANCING: Cha-Cha-Cha
MY TAKE: That was cute and quick. I liked it.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: All 3 liked it. Len’s been pleased with all 3 of her dances tonight.
SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 9, Len Goodman: 9, Bruno Tonioli: 9. Total=27
Mya & Dmitry Chaplin
DANCING: Cha-Cha-Cha
MY TAKE: That was better than their previous dances tonight. It was pretty good.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: Len & Bruno liked it, Carrie Ann wasn’t as impressed.
SCORE: Carrie Ann Inaba: 9, Len Goodman: 10, Bruno Tonioli: 10. Total=29
That wraps up the Semi-Final night of dancing. My favorites of the night would be Joanna and Derek’s Viennese Waltz and Kelly and Louis’ Quickstep.
My least favorites would be Donny and Kym’s Tango and Mya and Dmitry’s Salsa.
It’s a tough competition. Performance-wise I think Donny & Kym are headed home tomorrow night unless the Osmond family’s phone calls and online votes can save him.
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By Abachunc
December 12, 2009 10:06 AM | Link to this
any content coming ?
By Medha
November 23, 2009 9:10 PM | Link to this
Kelly favoured by judges.. i do smell bribe from mom n dad
By King Kool
November 17, 2009 9:05 AM | Link to this
I just get why everyone coddles Kelly Osbourne. She is weak, and the judges never offer anything but encouragement. I smell a little bribery from Mum and Dad.
By lynn
November 17, 2009 12:14 AM | Link to this
Wow, well to each his own! I thought Mya and Dmitri’s Salsa was amazing-one of the best dances all year. Anything BUT stiff. Love them all and wish them all well!