In performance, they're dancing to a cover of "The Way You Make Me Feel," which is awesome. Ever since Center Stage, I have had a deep and abiding love for dance routines set to this song, though there is a definite lack of onstage motorcycle-riding that will lose them a few points in my book. Also, I wonder if the Moonwalk is a traditional West Coast Swing step. They're good, but I'm starting to think that unless you are an expert in this style, the dance doesn't lend itself to excitement.

200810231940
It was cool how he dropped a Milk Dud into her mouth at the end, though.

Bruno thought the dance was slinky and sexy and all that, but commented on how few elements of West Coast Swing were actually present in this routine. He, too, hated the Moonwalk section. Carrie Ann thought Toni over-thought the dance, saying that West Coast Swing is all about the "feeling." Len thinks she has all the potential, and that she just needs to regroup and show them next week. Spoiler: Dun dun DUNNNNNN! Scores for Toni: 7, 7, 8, for a total of 22.

Next up on the dance floor are Susan Lucci and Tony performing the Hustle. The Looch is feeling confident this week after being praised so highly by the judges last week. I wouldn't get too comfortable, Looch. You still kind of suck. While we are treated to photos of a gorgeous young Susan Lucci from the '70's, the Looch explains that she has a lot of experience with the Hustle after living through said decade. I bet she also had a lot of experience with cocaine. There's some rehearsal drama about the Looch's hurt ankle, but I don't buy it ERICA KANE!

200810231942
Alright guys, do we really need this much Vaseline on the lens?

Ok, now I feel like a jerk because she actually has a broken bone in her foot, but apparently she's ok to move on it as long as she can dance through the pain. In performance, she doesn't look like she's in any pain. Though she's still timid in my book, she looks like she's having a ton of fun. Perhaps she's remembering her glory days at Studio 54. I bet Studio 54 longs for those days considering nowadays it's occupied by Stockard Channing and Martha Plimpton in Pal Joey. I know.

Martha
Well, at least there's still coke addled brains there.

Carrie Ann thought the Lucci looked like she was having a ton of fun, and represented disco well. She notes that she didn't see any pain, but still thinks Lucci is dancing behind a glass box. The Looch just looks at her like she's crazy. Or maybe she's mad? The Looch's face is tight as a drum, I just can't tell at all. Len also thinks they've been holding back, but blames Tony for treating Susan like a china doll. He wants them to "wow" him... by taking off her knickers. Len, please leave the sexual harassment to Bruno. It's what he's here for. Bruno thought it was an "uptown" hustle and wishes she'd come down to Times Square. Not these days. Today Times Square is Mary Poppins and Shrek. They're all about knickers on now in Times Square. Scores for the Looch: 7, 7, 8, for a total of 22, which is still generous, I think.

200810231945
Stop smiling.

Up next, Warren Sapp. Last week the judges were disappointed in his performance because they are jerks. It seems Warren is demoralized which is manifesting itself in the form of exhaustion in rehearsals. Come on, Warren! If you can win a Super Bowl ring, I'm sure you know how to dig deep. He asks Kym to push him and they kick it into high gear. He's clearly feeling better as he almost breaks her arm with a high five.

In performance (to "Funkytown"), Warren and Kym are pretty awesome. They do multiple lifts and fancy armwork and it's really Warren Sapp's faces that make the performance. They're both so into it. OMG, he just threw her on his shoulder with one arm. Definitely the most fun to watch tonight!

200810231946
Snap.

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Comments (5)

fire@will:

Still not watching... but love reading your recaps.

Sounds like Cloris is to this show what Sanjaya was to American Idol (is there a webb site called vote4theoldest.com?)

leenie:

The best part of the re-cap show that aired before the results show was that they were able to repeat the performances, judges comments, and scores all in under an hour. What was missing? The backstage interviews, which just reiterated how useless Useless is.

leenie:

Oh and also, I hate how they judge Cloris against herself instead of against the other dancers, it's annoying me to no end. I take this show wayyyy to seriously.

gitgo:

this show blows w/o Maks.
and Cheryl Burke saying she only gained 5 lbs is like Kim (real housewife atlanta) saying she is only 29.

AuJew:

hahahaha omg this recap made me laugh so hard i peed.
awesome guys, way too awesome.

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