Whoa! Call the fire department, the floor is on fire! You know what that means, the actual dancing is going to start. Samba smackdown is the first theme and the "stars" think of all sorts of clever (and by clever, I mean not clever at all) ways to talk shit about each other. Crazy-eyes Len warns us "Don't look away! Anything can happen." Like your crazy ex-wife coming down from the attic and trying to kill the governess? Only that could draw out the kind of crazy eyes Len is sporting.
Hey is that Carlton in the audience? Is he here with Carol Brady?? Weeeird.
Len thinks this is the strongest finalist field they've ever had and can't wait to see the routines, especially the freestyle. Too bad you'll probably hate it, old man, cause Lance and Lacey are sooo going to be barefoot. You just know it.
First up tonight will be the group "Samba Smackdown" so we can see their skills side by side. Brooke will go first, then Lance, then Warren. You know how rehersals go, everyone wants to show what they do best. Brooke is focusing on technique but freaking out because she can't remember the steps. Lacey wants to put a trick in their section of the routine to wow the judges. Warren and Kym are worried because their last Samba didn't go over so well with the judges. In the group rehearsal, everyone's shit-talking and nervous about what the others are doing. Aaah! Tension!
Don't fall, loser!
After more commercials, we get the Samba Smackdown. Brooke and Derek open the routine with some fancy spinning from Derek. Brooke dances with her usual skill and finess, but her knees are bent again this week. I hope Len notices after the big fuss he made. Lance and Lacey's dance showcases Lance very well - his feet move so quickly! I'm not sure what the trick is they were hyping so much, but their whole section is very tight. Warren's section opens with a roundoff from him, plus some fancy footwork. He looks like he's having a blast, shakin his booty and I hope I hope he gets better marks than his last Samba. The finale is mess-free thanks to the absence of the Looch, and there's even a nice group lift. Wow, fancy! Hey Christina Applegate is in the audience. So are the Kardashians, but I don't see Kim.
We get to see each horrid costume's detail differences one by one. Thanks guys!
Len takes a moment to fellate the bands ego before commenting on the dancers' performances. He thought everyone performed better tonight than they had during their last Samba. He thought Warren's section had more content, but still wants him to work on his feet. He liked Lance's energy, but wanted more finesse. Brooke was a sensation and Len still thinks she's the one to beat, even with her bent legs. Bruno calls Brooke a sexy, sizzling dancer and thinks every guy would like to "drive that model." Derek's face in the moment after pretty much sums up THE WORLD'S sentiments on that comment.
My nostrils are not amused.
Bruno thought Lance was tight and clean and Bruno is happy to see Lance's confidence improve. Bruno calls Warren irresistible, saying that while his technique was "not brilliant," his sense of fun made up for it. Carrie Ann thinks Lance has the momentum on his side, but she was really impressed with Warren in that routine. She thinks he's the most improved and connects the best with the audience. Carrie Ann thinks Brooke brings the technical nuances, and wants them to pull it back a little because some of Brooke's lines were awkward. Ruh roh! Does someone else actually have a chance at beating Brooke? Scores for Brooke: 9, 9, 10, for a total of 28. Scores for Lance: 9, 8, 9, for a total of 26. Scores for Warren: 9, 7, 9, for a total of 25. Way to be a bastard, Len.
And now! It's time! For the freestyle section! First up is Brooke. You may remember that she choked last week. Draaaamz! Worst nightmare EVA! Because Warren and Lance are "showmen," Brooke and Derek want to put in some tricks to entertain the crowd as well. Derek hurt his back while trying at trick, so the pair goes the Dirty Dancing route to practice their new tricks in her pool. Both Brooke and Derek vow to make it perfect, as if that means anything.
Glad you got a chance to show off your body.
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Comments (1)
Lance should have been 1st runner up.
All Warren had was personality. Warren should have been crowned Miss Congeniality and considering how much he swishes I think that would have been an appropriate title.
You know I didn't mind seeing Cloris. She didn't seem nearly as needy.
1 of 1 | Posted by Mr Dangerous | Posted on December 3, 2008 12:36 PM