Right of the bat this episode, we are treated to the slo-mo footage of Misty breaking her foot. We get it, DWTS, she's gone. It's sad. We mourn her. Can we move on now? It's like they're trying to make the show seem dangerous and edgy, but it's not. Gonna. Happen. Frankly, I'm relieved she's gone because now I don't need to look up how to spell her last name on a weekly basis.
Oh wah.
***Welcome to another week of DWTS! Krank has recap duty and Flipit is on pics and the results pic recap!
Meanwhile, Rocco was saved by Misty's injury and the scores and votes from last week are being carried over to this week, so Rocco and Cloris have a lot of work to do to keep themselves on the show.
I seriously cannot get enough of the ballroom costumes. Also, Cloris Leachman can barely make it down the stairs at the top of the show, what is she doing dancing?
Yikes.
First up tonight is Maurice Greene, who had a great jive last week. Poor Cheryl Burke has had quite the week, giving interviews to just about every tabloid about how she isn't fat. I hadn't really noticed because Maurice Greene has a habit of wearing these pants with weird curved stripes down the side that always make him look extra hippy. This week they are dancing the "party dance," the Samba. Maurice's daughter visits the pair in rehearsals, and I'm sure he loves her and all, but he says he enjoyed her visit with all the enthusiasm of a low-budget infomercial.
Ok great seein ya bye now.
And by "Samba" apparently they meant "Disco." Both Maurice and Cheryl are sporting afros and dancing to "That's the Way I Like It." He's really loosened up in recent weeks, and while I think the judges will criticize the lack of tradition in the dance (as seems to be their big thing this season,) they do a nice job and look like they're having fun together.
The fro is thinning on ya, girl.
Oh I was wrong, traditionalist Len liked it, though he wants Maurice to work on refining his movements. Bruno calls them "James and Jackie Brown" and echoes Len's request for refinement. Carrie Ann is playing the part of the disco ball tonight in her uber-classy silver sequined top. Once a ballroom dancer, always a ballroom dancer. She thinks Maurice has taken a step backwards in terms of technique. Scores for Maurice Greene - 6, 7, 7, for a total of 20 points. Not a great start to the show, but combined with last week, they have a total score of 44 out of 60.
Next up are Cody and Julianne. Last week they did the jive and this week they've got the tango. While he could let his ADD run wild last week, this week Julianne is looking for more focus in rehearsals. Of course, he is still spazzing around the room like a 2-year old on pixie sticks. This is what television does to our youth. To get him to focus this week's rehearsal time-waster comes in the form of Cody's high school principal. Now he can focus, or whatever.
Hey kid! Don't suck or you're gonna have to come back and get an education!
OMG, why is he dressed like a bellhop? Do bellhops tango a lot or something? Perhaps he works in a hotel in Buenos Aires. This looks clumsy and whether he's tripping or not, it looks like he is. They have a cool spinning move, but he trips that up as well. The routine ends with a cool move from Julianne who has some killer control in her handstands.
Uh, ma'am? I'm just here to drop off your bags.
Bruno liked the routine. He thought he looked masculine and liked the gimmick-free choreography. Carrie Ann also liked the traditional choreography, but noted that Cody was tripping on her dress throughout. Len calls Cody a boy wonder, which is not patronizing at all. Len calls it their best performance thus far. Scores: 7, 8, 8, for a total of 23 and a combined total of 44 - same as Maurice and Cheryl.
Coming up, the stars that made a "lasting impression" last week, i.e., sucked: Toni Braxton and Rocco DiSpirito.
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Comments (3)
I think the whole dead eyes, jerky movement deal was because Lance and Lacey were supposed to be dolls or something like that...
1 of 3 | Posted by jenday23 | Posted on October 19, 2008 12:13 PM
You are soooo right! Susan Lucci can't dance! I just don't understand why these judges fawn all over her, especially Len. It must be because she's the oldest living soap opera star on ABC,
2 of 3 | Posted by chooch850 | Posted on October 19, 2008 5:03 PM
"In the middle of the number they will find out he's her son."
LOL A soap script reference! Love it!
3 of 3 | Posted by cattyfan | Posted on October 20, 2008 9:17 AM