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By Craig Schrolucke
| Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 09:01 PM
After tonight’s show (Oct 7), there will be just eight couples left dancing for the mirror ball trophy.
Despite Misty departure, Makism got his chance to dance to jive as Edyta joined him to kick off tonight’s show.
Without further ado… here’s a list of who will be dancing on next week’s show -
- Brooke Burke & Derek Hough
- Cloris Leachman & Corky Ballas
- Maurice Greene & Cheryl Burke
- Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson
- Toni Braxton & Alec Maz
Other entertainment from tonight’s show included performances from Cool and the Gang - performing all their 80s hits, The Radio City Rockettes
The Rockettes will be in Dayton later this year if you want to see them live and in person and finally, Jennifer Hudson singing her single - “Spotlight.”
I was betting on the idea that this would be the week that Cloris and Corky would be going home… guess not. So, who will it be? Perhaps - Rocco? No one…
That’s right! No one is going home tonight. However, we do find out who is at the bottom of the scoreboard after last night’s show.
While all the couples are safe - the voting reavled the next three couples would have been safe…
- Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer
- Susan Lucci & Tony Dovolani
- Cody Linley & Julianne Hough
So that means that Rocco Dispirito & Karina Smirnoff would have been going home. America got it right… Rocco seemed disconnected and underwhelming during last night’s performance! Agree?
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By Craig Schrolucke
| Monday, October 6, 2008, 09:01 PM
After a crazy day of financial news, it’s nice to get caught-up in a night of dancing! Tonight (Oct 6), the dancers danced the Viennese Waltz and the American Jive.
Misty and max are out this week due to an injury, but are they out for the season? Read on…
Susan Lucci & Tony Dovolani
Tonight’s dance - The Jive.
Other than a few miss-steps, that might have been her best dance so far!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 7 - This is the toughest test in television… You did a very good job.
Bruno Tonioli - 7 - You really got the look right tonight.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 7 - Your eyes dropped a little and were a little bashful … you are a strong woman and I want to see more.
Total Score 21 out of 30
Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer
Tonight’s dance - Viennese Waltz
See Len, he can do traditional dances - I think I liked the up-to-date versions a little better though!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 7 - The posture was poor… great musicality… your best dance I’ve seen
Bruno Tonioli - 7 - The cast of Cocoon is going to be happy here.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 8 - Fantastic - perfect blend…
Total Score 22 out of 30
Maurice Greene & Cheryl Burke
Tonight’s dance - The Jive
My only question is where was the Fonz? Nice energy!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8 - I thought that was your best dance!
Bruno Tonioli - 8 - You can rock when you want to… the sense of fun… Well Done!
Carrie Ann Inaba - 8 - Full throttle - great job! You’re becoming a contender.
Total Score 24 out of 30
Rocco Dispirito & Karina Smirnoff
Tonight’s dance - Viennese Waltz
Perhaps he should have left the blindfold on… he seemed to dance a little better!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 6 - I didn’t mind it really.
Bruno Tonioli - 7 - Bruno agreed about the blindfold… it was a bit of a lump of mashed potatoes.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 7 - I think you are crazy Bruno… you are the most improved off all the dancers… the musicality was there.
Total Score 20 out of 30
Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson
Tonight’s dance - Viennese Waltz
The big guy can move… That was really pretty impressive!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8 - You’re giving those skinny people a real run for their money.
Bruno Tonioli - 8 - Big, smooth and beautiful. Whatever the dance is… you just get it!
Carrie Ann Inaba - 9 - I think I have a crush on you.
Total Score 25 out of 30
Cody Linley & Julianne Hough
Tonight’s dance - The Jive
I’m not sure they hit all their marks, but it was really fun to watch!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 7 - The first half was fantastic… if you would have kept up that energy.
Bruno Tonioli - 7 - you started like a twinkling twinkle… you’ve got the talent, use it!
Carrie Ann Inaba - 7 - That was good… you were counting the whole time… it was a little awkward for me this time.
Total Score 21 out of 30
Toni Braxton & Alec Maz
Tonight’s dance - Viennese Waltz
I’ll bet I can guess what Len will think after that dance… I thought the costumes were killer!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 7 - My advice to you… if it is not broke don’t fix it… this I didn’t enjoy very much.
Bruno Tonioli - 7 - You took a huge risk… you’ve got it all just show us.
Carrie Ann Inaba -8 - I liked it. I got it. You went back to the to the root… good job all around.
Total Score 22 out of 30
Cloris Leachman & Corky Ballas
Tonight’s dance - The Jive
In spite of a wardrobe malfunction… no worries Janet Jackson… that was fun! That’s the Cloris many of us have loved.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 5 - …
Bruno Tonioli - 5 - to call this wacky would be the understatement of the year… It is beyond comprehension
Carrie Ann Inaba - 6 - I’m a bit speechless!
Total Score 16 out of 30
Brooke Burke & Derek Hough
Tonight’s dance - Viennese Waltz
Smooth, graceful and full of life - Nice job.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 10 - Simply the best dance of this season so far.
Bruno Tonioli - 9 - Beautiful. Great choreography.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 9 - Brooke, you are quickly becoming my favorite dancer. It is a pleasure to watch.
Total Score 28 out of 30
Misty May-Treanor & Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
On crutches, Misty came on stage to tell America about her injury. During rehearsals, Misty and her partner were putting the final touches on the Jive for this week’s show, when Misty, and everyone on stage, heard a pop and the pain followed. The popping sound was her Achilles tendon rupturing. Misty will be going into surgery tomorrow (Oct. 7). Misty and Mak are out for the season.
After tonight’s performances, who will be joining Misty and Maksim on the sidelines?
Check out the Photos from the Show
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By Craig Schrolucke
| Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 06:11 PM
I realize that it’s early in the Dancing with the Stars season to have a favorite, but here’s a twist.
Who is the least appealing star couple left on ‘Dancing With the Stars?’ Early polling data seems to suggest Cloris Leachman and Corky aren’t so popular - and I don’t know why - I love her energy and her enthusiasm! Since I’m not voting I’ll throw it out to you - do you have a least favorite ‘Dancing with the Stars couple?
Thoughts on the season so far?
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By Craig Schrolucke
| Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 10:21 PM
As we wait to see who will be staying around for another week, Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson kicked off tonight’s (Sep 30) show dancing the Pasa Doble.
When tonight’s guest star, Jessica Simpson started singing, I was caught off guard… Somehow her move to country passed my by. Her second number was far more enjoyable than the first. I was a little afraid for her teeth… it seemed as though she was going to swallow her microphone.
Tonight’s show provided at least one revealing tidbit about Len and Bruno, two of the show’s judges. Each week they’re traveling back to the U.K. to tape the UK version of Dancing with the Stars and then back to the US to do the U.S. version - they must be earning some great frequent flyer miles.
Tonight’s Macy’s Stars of Dance performance was at least illuminating if nothing else - overall the dance was a little too abstract for my taste.
So the couples continuing on to week three include:
- Toni Braxton & Alec Maz
- Rocco Dispirito & Karina Smirnoff
- Cody Linley & Julianne Hough
- Brooke Burke & Derek Hough
- Susan Lucci & Tony Dovolani
- Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson
- Maurice Greene & Cheryl Burke
- Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer
- Misty May-Treanor & Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
- Cloris Leachman & Corky Ballas
Kim Kardashian & Mark Ballas danced their final dance of this season of Dancing with the Stars. I really thought Cloris or Rocco would be going home… but that’s what makes this show so fun to watch… you just never who’s going home next.
Did America get the vote right this week?
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By Craig Schrolucke
| Monday, September 29, 2008, 10:31 PM
WWCD = What will Cloris Do? I’ve been looking forward to seeing what this spunky octogenarian has instore for tonight’s (Sep 29) show! Eleven couples remain as week two of the show gets underway.
This week, the dancers will be dancing the Rumba and the Pasa Doble - A dance the stars learned in just four days.
Toni Braxton & Alec Maz
Tonight’s dance - The Ruma,
Nicely done. A good, solid performance.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8 - I was surprised how good that performance was.
Bruno Tonioli - 8 - I absolutely loved it!
Carrie Ann Inaba - 7 - You moved like you sing. There were two lifts. The lift police are in town.
Total Score 23 out of 30
Brooke Burke & Derek Hough
Tonight’s dance - Pasa Doble.
I’m sure DeBeers is thrilled that that song always makes me think of diamonds… the dance was sparkling as well!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8 - I thought you portrayed that aggression very well.
Bruno Tonioli - 8 - There were moments of breath taking artistry.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 8 - I was truly mesmerized.
Total Score 24 out of 30
Rocco Dispirito & Karina Smirnoff
Tonight’s dance - The Rumba.
The cooking stopped heating up after Rocco took off his apron - Not a sizzling performance!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 6 - There were more tears than cheers.
Bruno Tonioli - 5 - The stallion has run out of juice. It just didn’t happen.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 5 - What is lacking is musicality . you weren’t quite with the sway.
Total Score 16 our of 30
Lance Bass & Lacey Schwimmer
Tonight’s dance - Pasa Doble.
I always seem to forget how these dances are supposed to look - Anyway, that was fun!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 6 - It doesn’t work… I’m sorry to say.
Bruno Tonioli - 7 - Always, always thrilling to watch… (there was a bleep in there somewhere)
Carrie Ann Inaba - 7 - It was a clever song choice… the end threw me off… You take big risks.
Total Score 20 out of 30
Kim Kardashian & Mark Ballas
Tonight’s dance - The Rumba.
We’ll see if she’s really going to bring sexy back. I think she might be a poser and not a dancer.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 6 - I get so disappointed… you’ve got all the gear in the rear…
Bruno Tonioli - 6 - Colder and more distant than Sibera.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 5 - I feel like I’ve seen the same dance three times.
Total Score 17 out of 30
Misty May-Treanor & Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
Tonight’s dance - Pasa Doble.
Was it the costume or was she just a little too stiff? She seemed to dance like a board. Although, there was the flip.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 7 - Very, very good attempt.
Bruno Tonioli - 7 - It’s mighty Xena the Warrior Princess. I love your energy.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 7 - You definitely stepped up your game.
Total Score 21 out of 30
Maurice Greene & Cheryl Burke
Tonight’s dance - Rumba.
Great energy between them but something appeared to be missing.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 6 - You were rough and clunky.
Bruno Tonioli - 6 - You don’t dance the dance. It lacked fanese.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 7 - It was a little too stiff for some as cool and groovey as you.
Total Score 19 out of 30
Cloris Leachman & Corky Ballas
Tonight’s dance - Pasa Doble.
Cloris certainly made an effort to be a little more serious… I’m not sure if it work.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 5 - That was a lovely traditional dance to traditional music.
Bruno Tonioli -5 - Surreal…
Carrie Ann Inaba - 5 - Oooohhh…… I hope that when I’m 82, I’m half the woman you are.
Total Score 15 our of 30
Susan Lucci & Tony Dovolani
Tonight’s dance - The Rumba
The timing was a little off.. but overall a very nice job!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 7 - You came out and acted the dance… well done!
Bruno Tonioli - 7 - It was a very good rumba.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 7 - That was really nice. You transported us to someplace else.
Total Score 21 out of 30
Warren Sapp & Kym Johnson
Tonight’s dance - Pasa Doble.
I loved the matrix connection… but I don’t think it really worked - Although it was a fun performance.
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 8 - Very, very, intense Pasa Doble.
Bruno Tonioli - 8 - Big, bold, heroic - For a guy of your size, the way you move your feet is amazing.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 8 - You are the Pasa Doble killer!
Total Score 24 out of 30
Cody Linley & Julianne Hough
Tonight’s dance - rumba.
I think the kid figured out how to sell sexy!
Judges Comments
Len Goodman - 7 - It just lacked a little bit of polished.
Bruno Tonioli - 7 - You are like a kid in the candy store. You actually have the talent.
Carrie Ann Inaba - 7 - It was an age appropriate - rumba.
Total Score 21 out of 30
The one thing we learned tonight, is that the way to Cody’s heart is with chicken and Twinkies. In terms of the dancing, it seemed to me the show stopping performances were missing from tonight’s show.
I’d have to say it will most likely be Cloris Leachman and Corky who will be going home. Agree?
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By Craig Schrolucke
| Friday, September 26, 2008, 07:02 PM
Earlier this year, Lifetime Television pulled off a cable TV coup d’état by signing up the Weinstein Co., prroducers of Bravo TV’s popular show “Project Runway,” to bring the show to its network.
The courts have started to weigh in on a number of suits filed over the move and earlier today (Sep 26), NBC Universal, parent company to Bravo TV, won a preliminary injection against the Weinstein Co.
The new season of Project Runway was to have started on LIfetime this Noveber, but earlier this year, the network announced it would be arring in January.
NBC said in a statement released earlier today the company said “NBC Universal is pleased that the court granted our motion for a preliminary injunction against the Weinstein Co. The overwhelming evidence demonstrated that the Weinstein Co. violated NBC Universal’s right of first refusal to future cycles of ‘Project Runway.’ After hearing all of the evidence, the court issued an order prohibiting the Weinstein Co. from taking the show or any spinoff to Lifetime.”
In response, Lifetime released its own statement “We are disappointed with the court’s decision to grant the preliminary injunction against the Weinstein Co. It’s unfortunate that the people hurt most by this ongoing dispute are the loyal fans of ‘Project Runway.’ In the meantime, Lifetime will pursue all measures to uphold its valid and binding agreement reached with the Weinstein Co. for Season 6 of ‘Project Runway.’”
As the parties look work to sort this mess out, it appears the future of the show is up in the air…. the show is too popular to just go off the air… right?
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By Craig Schrolucke
| Friday, September 26, 2008, 07:40 AM
After five seasons, it’s hard to remember all of the challenges. But this week’s challenge seemed to be an original. The designers were given the challenge of designing for each other and modeingl the design designed for them. The these this week… Music.
Here’s the breakdown:
Kenley gets (Pop)
Suede (Punk)
Korto (Country)
Leann (Hip-hop)
Jerell (Rock and Roll)
If you been watching this season, you’ll know that Korto isn’t country, Leann isn’t hip-hop and Kenley isn’t pop. So we’ll see what happens.
OMG - Suede is a classically trained cellist, so I guess he isn’t into punk. That just goes to show you that you can’t judge a book by its cover.
As the designers’ progress…. I have to say Jerrell may have nailed it.
Tim’s pep talk seemed to be catching some of the designers off guard. Kenley thinks Tim is being “snarky.” I think he was close to losing it. From her remarks, Kenley clear knows it all… we’ll see.
Next, the designers go to hair and make-up… and wow.
And now the show.
Guest judge tonight is LL Cool J - so let’s see how this works out.
After seeing the looks on the runway, I’d say Kenley or Suede are out.
Why does Kenley always want to argue - Maybe it will be her time to go.
Winning the challenge was Korto’s interpretation of punk. So in a bit of a twist it was Suede who is auffed as he’s wearing Korto’s design.
Why oh why did they keep Kenley. Although, I wont miss the Suede talking about the Suede in the third person.
Did the judges send home the right designer? Or, should have Kenley been the one to go? I vote for Kenley!
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I was sorry that Misty got hurt so badly, but not unhappy to see her go. She just doesn’t have