***As usual, Krank is on recap duty and Flipit has the honor of pics, cations, and results! Enjoy!

Omg, I thought Lacey actually looked presentable, if a little stuffed into her LBD, but then I saw the back. WTF. It looks like Dr. Seuss put together her bustle.

No offense to Dr. Seuss.

Up first tonight: Brooke Burke and Derek. Last week she remained at the top of the leaderboard thanks to a couple 10's. This week they're doing two dances again - the Jive and the Salsa. Once again, Derek is focusing on the technical aspects, but is also having trouble conceiving their Salsa, as he's not that familiar with the dance. Dude, how many seasons of this show have you been on? Maybe brushing up on the other styles would have been a good idea? Brooke also wants to work on her showmanship, since her remaining competitors are all great performers.

Sorry, but the hokey pokey is not an option. I don't make the rules.

Their performance starts with Derek spinning around like a crazy man. Their dancing is cute if a little frantic, but I don't understand why Derek is in a Zoot Suit, while Brooke is dressed for their Salsa already. I mean, I know I get irritated by cutesy costume "stories" but this makes no sense tonight. And then the dance turns into a mess right before the end. No standing O from the audience even...

And....pregnant. Again.

Oh man, Len calls their performance "a disaster," pointing out the numerous mistakes. Bruno says that in their quest for a more showy routine, they lost their technique. He comments that she shouldn't over do it, "just do it right." Ouch. Carrie Ann knows that everyone has off days, but she's ticked that they went for a "blatant illegal lift," in the semi-finals when they're supposed to be proving they want to go to the finals. Carrie Ann, this is TELEVISED. It is all about entertainment, not your stodgy ballroom rules you crazy ballroom nazi! Scores for Brooke: 7, 7, 7, for a total of 21. Wooooow - their lowest score ever in the semi-finals!

Oh no you DIDN'T!

Up next, Cody Linley, who is back with Julianne. He's bummed he was at the bottom of the leaderboard again last week. His useless field trip this week is to visit Julianne on the red carpet of the CMAs. Why is she there? Is she secretly a country star and I just don't know it because my country repertoire ends with the Dixie Chicks? He's worried about being smooth in his Salsa, since the judges thought he was stiff in his Mambo. He also has some frustration in rehearsing the Paso Doble, but, you know, he's fine by the end.

Jesus Krank, yes. She's a country STAAAAHHH!! Ok, I only know that because I googled.

In performance, they start with their Paso Doble. And it has a military theme. The routine has some weird gimmicky bits, but they're performing it well. Cody has a nice frame and they're in unison when they need to be. Cody also performs the manly part pretty well. I really think that was his least spastic dance of the whole competition. The audience loves it and Cody and Julianne look really happy to be back dancing together.

Suck it, Flatley!

Bruno calls it "different." He's all for the gimmicks, but he didn't like their style in the dance and points out all the ballroom specific stylistic movements they were lacking. Way to take the wind out of their sails there, Bruno. Carrie Ann continues the deflating. She gives them a 10 for determination, but agrees that the actual dancing was less than stellar. Len thinks they're "going to get their marching orders." He thought it was no good. Wow, the pissy judges are back! OMG, Julianne Hough does have a single! Just what we need, another blonde singer with a penchant for red lipstick. Scores for Cody: 8, 7, 7, for a total of 22. Hey, that's one more point than Brooke and Derek!

Alright, kids. Do your duty and shoot Useless.

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