DWTS II, Week 7

[DancePoet]

We are down to Jerry, Lisa, Drew and Stacy!

[Vince A]

We are down to Jerry, Lisa, Drew and Stacy!
Yea . . . I saw the show . . .

I am such a big fan of Jerry Rice, but I'd guess he'll be next???

[Ralph]

I sure hope so, sorry.
I like Lisa so much, she's definately a better dancer than him, and Louis has to keep the Dutch end up. But I'm afraid they will have to leave, because of Jerry's enormous popularity.

For people who don't feel like thinking about whose dancing what:

Lisa and Louis: Cha Cha Cha and Tango or Cha Cha Cha and Slow Foxtrot
Stacey and Tony: Cha Cha Cha and Quickstep or Paso Doble and Quickstep
Drew and Cheryl: Rumba and Waltz or Rumba and Slow Foxtrot
Jerry and Anna: Rumba and Waltz or Rumba and Tango

(The couples are in order of who I like best)

[Dance4Ever]

I sure hope so, sorry.
I like Lisa so much, she's definately a better dancer than him, and Louis has to keep the Dutch end up. But I'm afraid they will have to leave, because of Jerry's enormous popularity.

ITA. I'd rather this does not happen but it seems inevitable. As long as Stacy is in the final, this DWTS addict will rest happy. :)

[Dance4Ever]

I was just browsing the ABC message boards and read a post from a guy who claimed he voted for Stacy on 12 different phones! He has 5 phones including cell phones in his house, then he goes to a friend who has 5 phones as well, and then he votes on 2 pay phones!!! Talk about dedication. I found this too hilarious :lol:

[DancePoet]

Hmmm ... not sure what to call that. Maybe overkill. ;) :lol:

[pygmalion]

I was just browsing the ABC message boards and read a post from a guy who claimed he voted for Stacy on 12 different phones! He has 5 phones including cell phones in his house, then he goes to a friend who has 5 phones as well, and then he votes on 2 pay phones!!! Talk about dedication. I found this too hilarious :lol:

Dedication is one word for it... :rolleyes:

[mamboqueen]

obsessive whack-job, the other?? *LOL*

[Medira]

Personally, I hope that Lisa goes this week. That's just because she irritates the bejeezus out of me though.

Really, my only hope is that Drew's wife doesn't decide to pop out that baby for another two weeks because it would be such a shame for him to withdraw if she goes into labour. (Completely understandable, of course, but still such a shame)

[mamboqueen]

Personally, I hope that Lisa goes this week. That's just because she irritates the bejeezus out of me though.

Really, my only hope is that Drew's wife doesn't decide to pop out that baby for another two weeks because it would be such a shame for him to withdraw if she goes into labour. (Completely understandable, of course, but still such a shame)


complete and total DITTO!

[Becca]

I love watching DWTS courtesy of Raphael's website - it has so much more class than Strictly Come Dancing and it is a real treat for me.

Lisa all the way! I LOVE her . . . okay I love Louis, but that isn't the point! Let the final be true to the DANCING, not popularity (as is the case over here in the UK) !

[Ralph]

I love watching DWTS courtesy of Raphael's website - it has so much more class than Strictly Come Dancing and it is a real treat for me.

Lisa all the way! I LOVE her . . . okay I love Louis, but that isn't the point! Let the final be true to the DANCING, not popularity (as is the case over here in the UK) !

Completely agreed. I thought that Zoe or Colin should have one in the UK. Darren was a great dancer, but Zoe and Colin were without a doubt better.
I am also voting from Louis in stead of Lisa :p
Don't know whether you knew this, but you can vote once per e-mail address on the Internet. It can be done until noon Eastern Time or something. Well, if you vote before noon in the UK it's always good.

[DancePoet]

obsessive whack-job, the other?? *LOL*
:lol: :lol:

[DancePoet]

Really, my only hope is that Drew's wife doesn't decide to pop out that baby for another two weeks because it would be such a shame for him to withdraw if she goes into labour. (Completely understandable, of course, but still such a shame)
I doubt he'll withdraw, but if she gives birth, how much do you bet there will be a scene with Drew holding the new baby?

[Medira]

I doubt he'll withdraw, but if she gives birth, how much do you bet there will be a scene with Drew holding the new baby?
That would be very sweet. I'm just going by an interview that he did a couple of weeks ago where he said he would withdraw from the competition if his wife went into labour.

[DancePoet]

That would be very sweet. I'm just going by an interview that he did a couple of weeks ago where he said he would withdraw from the competition if his wife went into labour.
Interesting. That would give the contest to Stacey immediately. :roll:

[Medira]

Interesting. That would give the contest to Stacey immediately. :roll:
I know... I hope that they both make it to the finals (i.e. no baby-popping to prevent that) and that they both dance well...and the one with the best dances that night wins. That's it. That's all I hope for. That would make me happy.

[mamboqueen]

I doubt he'll withdraw, but if she gives birth, how much do you bet there will be a scene with Drew holding the new baby?

Just the right prop to put him in first place, too!

[Medira]

Just the right prop to put him in first place, too!
Hee! He'd definitely get the "Awww!" votes....

[SDsalsaguy]

...it has so much more class than Strictly Come Dancing and it is a real treat for me.
How so? (Asking as someone who has never seen SCD so is curious)

[Becca]

I find the standard of dancing so much higher in DWTS, and the professional demonstrations are so much more breathtaking.

SCD can sometimes appear a little tacky in the way it is presented, with all the lame jokes being made taking up the time in which we should be hearing the judges comments.

But that's only my opinion. I know however that I am not the only one who prefers DWTS.

[Larinda McRaven]

I find the standard of dancing so much higher in DWTS,

Probably because we are a country that is comfortable and proficient with pro-am to begin with.

[gusmahler]

I was just browsing the ABC message boards and read a post from a guy who claimed he voted for Stacy on 12 different phones! He has 5 phones including cell phones in his house, then he goes to a friend who has 5 phones as well, and then he votes on 2 pay phones!!! Talk about dedication. I found this too hilarious :lol:

Someone who works at Starlite (where Jerry practices) was stating that they were 12 lines to call 5 times each--all for Jerry.

[mamboqueen]

In a hurry, so not sure if this is the right place...but for those of you who have a tv on....drew/cheryl are on ellen right now. They did their "shut up" tango. He did much better frame-wise/shoulder-wise, but only found one heel lead this time! But, good for them...Ellen is SO into dancing!

[Ralph]

I can picture her participating on next season.

[Medira]

In a hurry, so not sure if this is the right place...but for those of you who have a tv on....drew/cheryl are on ellen right now. They did their "shut up" tango. He did much better frame-wise/shoulder-wise, but only found one heel lead this time! But, good for them...Ellen is SO into dancing!
According to Cheryl's blog, they also danced at Disneyland sometime this week, doing the jive and paso in front of Cinderella's Castle. That must have been so cool!

[swan]

Someone who works at Starlite (where Jerry practices) was stating that they were 12 lines to call 5 times each--all for Jerry.

Ya, and the owner said he'd make clients call in using their cell phones as well ;) Thursday night is very popular in Starlite & I was counting if everyone voted the maximum votes, it's easily few thousand right there!

[Ralph]

I guess Lisa is screwed. Too bad, she is a better dancer IMO.

[Swingolder]

Personally, I hope that Lisa goes this week. That's just because she irritates the bejeezus out of me though.


Me too!!! I won't be able to watch tonight, I am going out of town for a long weekend, but I will keep my fingers crossed.

[wyllo]

Hmm, I wonder if they way people vote will change during the final. Up to now it has been a little bit of a popularity contest with stars with large fan bases staying in over those who may be better dancers. But once we get to the finals, will people continue to vote for their favorite or will they change and vote for the best dancer?

[alemana]

i'm gonna miss it tonight. sad!

[pygmalion]

Absolutely. 'Cause I, for one, am going to miss your dry wit. You crack me up.

[mamboqueen]

Who's here?

[mamboqueen]

I'll just chat amongst myself.

[musicchica86]

You know I'm here! Despite the fact that I probably should be doing HW, but oh well...it can wait!

[mamboqueen]

Of course, it can!

[Larinda McRaven]

sorry I am here but was distracted by the waist high melee of packing boxes...

[musicchica86]

Bleck to The Stacy. Bring on The Drew!!!

[mamboqueen]

Okay...so who do we vote for to strategically eliminate Lisa?? (*ducking*)

[musicchica86]

Uhh...Drew. Seriously--everybody's voting for Stacey cuz "she's hot!" and Jerry, well, he doesn't really need any help.

[mamboqueen]

good to see you, L.

[GJB]

Hey, MQ !

[mamboqueen]

Each doing 1 ballroom and 1 latin.

[mamboqueen]

Hey, MQ !


Hey GJB! :D

[mamboqueen]

Stacy and Tony up first. He's verbally smacking her down....

[musicchica86]

I love Tony haha...he cracks me up.

[musicchica86]

The poor child cannot act...

[mamboqueen]

t&S doing q'step to You Can't Hurry Love....

[mamboqueen]

smile *plastered* on her face

[Bradamant]

Okay...so who do we vote for to strategically eliminate Lisa?? (*ducking*)

Heh. I'm with ya. I think Jerry isn't as secure as people think. . .

[musicchica86]

She's got long legs--why in the world isn't she taking longer steps? And the expression, especially at the beginning? Horrible.

[mamboqueen]

not a great dance for her....but as usual, she's held to a high standard.

I'd say 8's....

[Larinda McRaven]

it was nice.

[mamboqueen]

oh...they're kissing her tushi again....

[musicchica86]

Well with the inflated scores those 8s will at least turn into 9s, if not 10s...

[mamboqueen]

Oh...maybe 9's....

[Larinda McRaven]

the green room looks so empty this far into the competition...

[Larinda McRaven]

9-9-9

[musicchica86]

A bit inflated, but not bad.

[GJB]

oh...they're kissing her tushi again....

I'd be kissing her tushi too : )

[mamboqueen]

i saw a snippet of max...didn't I?? or am I wishful thinking?

[mamboqueen]

I'd be kissing her tushi too : )

:raisebro:

[musicchica86]

Yes, you did, darling. Demonstrating Latin.

[mamboqueen]

*PHEW* thought I was starting to have Maxallucinations :)

[musicchica86]

Poor Jerry, LOL...

[mamboqueen]

Somehow, I think he'll be saved by the fans again.

[mamboqueen]

Jerry is doing tango to a repulsively slow version of One Way or Another. Oh poor Blondie!!!

[mamboqueen]

Okay and they have a broom as a prop. A ballroom first!

[Larinda McRaven]

Sounds like a really nice swing..

[GJB]

Didn't care for the broom act. Didn't see how it related to the music.

[mamboqueen]

Okay; I love Jerry...but did I really hear that this was supposed to be a tango???

[musicchica86]

The music is SO.EFFING.DISTRACTING.

[mamboqueen]

that was downright awful. eek!

[mamboqueen]

Didn't care for the broom act. Didn't see how it related to the music.


and the judges concur!

[Larinda McRaven]

Bruno yells at the audience way too much.

GO ANNA... you tell 'em!

[mamboqueen]

oohh..for those of you who can't see or hear this, they're ripping Jerry apart. Poor guy. Carrie tried to save him....

[musicchica86]

With comments like that, unless they rip a new hole into Lisa, I'm not so sure we have to think strategically to eliminate her...Jerry's fans'll keep him in all by themselves.

[mamboqueen]

Here's all I can think to say positively about that tango: nice suit!

[Larinda McRaven]

Quote from Len
"It wasn't much of a proper tango..."

Quote from Anna
"Oh come on, it wasn't a proper tango, it was BLONDIE FOR GOD'S SAKE!"

[musicchica86]

He'll get the pity vote.

[mamboqueen]

7,7,6...really not bad for what he did.

[Larinda McRaven]

7-7-6

Actually that is about accurate in my eyes as far as the actual dancing goes.

[mamboqueen]

oh boy...he's going to do rumba later. yikes.

[GJB]

Quote from Len
"It wasn't much of a proper tango..."

Quote from Anna
"Oh come on, it wasn't a proper tango, it was BLONDIE FOR GOD'S SAKE!"

I'm glad one of the instructors finally complained about the lousy music. She's a toughy.

[Larinda McRaven]

STOP SAYING Lisa is the underdog...

[mamboqueen]

Lisa, Lips and Louis are up....doing foxtrot

[Larinda McRaven]

Starts out grapevining on the wrong foot, good recovery.
The dancing is simplistic and understated just like the song.
Good Job.

[musicchica86]

Louis in a white tailsuit is adorable.

[mamboqueen]

not awful....i just don't like her.

[mamboqueen]

oh god...PLEASE NO TEARS!

[musicchica86]

Same here...it's unfortunate that she actually danced better than Jerry, cuz she REALLY annoys me.

[Bradamant]

Quote from Len
"It wasn't much of a proper tango..."

Quote from Anna
"Oh come on, it wasn't a proper tango, it was BLONDIE FOR GOD'S SAKE!"

Hysterical! ROTFLMAO.
You go, Anna.
:p

[mamboqueen]

oh boy...here comes a squeal....*getting cotton balls*

[Larinda McRaven]

Good that she didn't squeal tonight.

[Larinda McRaven]

haha MQ

[mamboqueen]

LMAO! She's not done yet...they didn't score her!!!

[GJB]

Good that she didn't squeal tonight.

Yes, but the nights's not over. One more dance to go.

[musicchica86]

While we're on commercial and I actually have time to type this...

Alec hasn't been very impressed with Stacey. He said that she's not as good as he thought she would be, given her dance experience.

George, to sum it up, was great with everything except the actual dancing, LOL.

He says Cheryl's got an easy job--Drew's so motivated and so talented that she doesn't really have to teach him anything, just point him in the right direction.

Thought y'all might enjoy that.;)

[mamboqueen]

They're on drugs...9's??

[mamboqueen]

Lisa doing a pity party now.....blech!

[mamboqueen]

So, is anyone getting that Louis would rather dance nekid?

[musicchica86]

Louis LOL..."This is why I hate Standard, all these clothes!!!"

[Larinda McRaven]

don't say it... don't say it... don't say it
okay we got through another interview without the "underdog" proclamation

Louis is too cute complaining about standard tails...

[mamboqueen]

*ouch* on the hip pop!

Drew and Cheryl doing quickstep ... It had to be You....at least they got a good song.

[mamboqueen]

*oops* foxtrot

[musicchica86]

I Saw A Heel Lead!!!

[Larinda McRaven]

Drews routine is also simple and quiet to match the music...

[mamboqueen]

He's so stinkin cute!

[mamboqueen]

His feet are stuck in latin mode.

[Larinda McRaven]

very good job!

[mamboqueen]

Well, he *has* to do better than Lisa.

Let's say 9, 10, 10

[mamboqueen]

Hah...love our new user: JerryFan! Speak up!!

[GJB]

That was one of the best songs they played this season. He lucked out.

[musicchica86]

Make that 10-10-9 haha...

[Larinda McRaven]

There is a hottie sitting behind Bruno. So I will just ignore Bruno and look at the audience.:raisebro:

[mamboqueen]

How the h-e-l-l did I miss *that*? Must not be with his back against the camera! hoo ha!

[Larinda McRaven]

9-9-8

[mamboqueen]

9, 9, 8....bummer...same as freakin' Lisa. Ridiculous!

[musicchica86]

*bangs head on desk* Everybody vote for Drew!

[mamboqueen]

Stacy/Tony = cha cha

[musicchica86]

Okay, I know Tony is a Rhythm pro, but good Lord Stacey, you have to straighten your legs sometime...

[mamboqueen]

not liking this too much....ack...CLOSE those legS!

[Larinda McRaven]

Not bad.

I understand the couples are trying to tie in a story with the song, but I guess I just don't get a "mad" chacha.

[GJB]

Stacey's basic cha technique is hurtin'. Did you see those locks! However, that bod is smokin!

[mamboqueen]

liked the ending...

[musicchica86]

I thought the cha-cha was supposed to be playful...that wasn't playful.

And the arms were SO stiff.

[mamboqueen]

Agree with Len...I know there's not a lot of time, but her back steps didn't really exhibit much hip settlement.

[GJB]

I thought the cha-cha was supposed to be playful...that wasn't playful.

And the arms were SO stiff.

I wasn't looking at her arms : )

[mamboqueen]

I think Rumba is definitely her dance...then jive...

[Larinda McRaven]

9-9-10

[Larinda McRaven]

Bruno is a pig.

This post will self-destruct in a half hour...

[mamboqueen]

They're just butt kissing with a 10 on that. It wasn't *that* good.

[musicchica86]

Drew's cha-cha from the first frickin' week was better than hers...

[mamboqueen]

:shock: And her sugary/sweetness is starting to get on my nerves. Surely she's passed through at least one cycle on this show

[musicchica86]

OMG Tony just said hi to his daughter... *MELT*

[mamboqueen]

Good song! Unbreak my Heart. Jerry and Anna doing rumba. This will be all about her....

[Larinda McRaven]

fabulous costumes on Anna!

[musicchica86]

Somebody please put the poor vocalist out of her misery...oh wait, that's OUR misery...

[mamboqueen]

Geez, I have this song somewhere....never occurred to me....

[GJB]

Bruno is a pig.

This post will self-destruct in a half hour...

I guess I wasn't paying attention. What did he do/say?

[Larinda McRaven]

ouch.. rolling through his heels on the NYer.

[mamboqueen]

Well, it was better than his "tango".

[Larinda McRaven]

GO ANNA!
She yells at them!
I love her.

[RhumbaWaltz]

I LOVE Anna's costume.

[mamboqueen]

7's perhaps?

[mamboqueen]

Poor guy...he was just told he was the worst (Jerry from Len) dancer left.

[Larinda McRaven]

And Jerry is so dipolmatic and polite.
I love him too!

[RhumbaWaltz]

Good for Jerry - I'm glad he "stood up" to Len!

[Bradamant]

GO ANNA!
She yells at them!

Oooh! Oooh, whadshesay? Westcoast cheaters are dying to know . . .!

[mamboqueen]

They just assured his (Jerry's) return and Lisa's demise! I love it!

[GJB]

Poor guy...he was just told he was the worst (Jerry from Len) dancer left.

That will probably only fire up his fans!

[Larinda McRaven]

Oooh! Oooh, whadshesay? Westcoast cheaters are dying to know . . .!


Bruno said something like
"we are getting to the end, the bar is raised and you have to step up." (terribly paraphrased)
And she yelled
"WE KNOW!"
:D

[mamboqueen]

OHMYGOD! What are they thinking???!! Material Girl??????

[musicchica86]

Louis' on a white shoe kick tonight.

[mamboqueen]

Lisa has better hip action than Stacy!! You read that here!

[mamboqueen]

What the heck was she just doing with her feet????

[Larinda McRaven]

Lisa started really strong with this cha cha, I was really impressed. But her posture and balance quickly went down hill...

[mamboqueen]

Hmmm...it wasn't *awful*

[musicchica86]

You read my mind, MQ...and the camera zooming on it just didn't help, LOL...

[Larinda McRaven]

OHMYGOD! What are they thinking???!! Material Girl??????

Actually it usually is a really really good cha cha. this version stinks though.

[mamboqueen]

Lisa started really strong with this cha cha, I was really impressed. But her posture and balance quickly went down hill...


Something bizarre happens with her head and neck....she just doesn't keep straight up.

[mamboqueen]

You read my mind, MQ...and the camera zooming on it just didn't help, LOL...


Yeah...should have focused on her lips instead. I don't know what they were thinking there. But, she did move her hips...gotta give her that.

[GJB]

Lisa seemed a little bouncy instead of grounded.

[mamboqueen]

Don't tell me....you weren't looking at her arms??!!

[Larinda McRaven]

no. he was looking at the bouncy bits.

[mamboqueen]

LMAO! Don't you mean the "touncy bits?"

[mamboqueen]

Did anyone get Jerry's number??

[GJB]

Don't tell me....you weren't looking at her arms??!!

LMAO. No, I wasn't looking at her arms : ) But, my comment was actually serious; I wasn't referring to her ample boobs.

[mamboqueen]

Well, at least she was denied her 10! meow!

[mamboqueen]

oh boy. now she's aiming for my vote +40 w/kids. Sorry, dudette, I"m still not in your league (*looks around the room for the nanny, private chef, personal trainer*)

[Larinda McRaven]

Why does she feel she is so so so - what the word - the underdog? As if she has come the furthest or had the biggest uphill battle...

[mamboqueen]

Drew and Cheryl closing it with the rumba.

[mamboqueen]

BARF!!!! What an awful song!

[Larinda McRaven]

Go Drew!

[musicchica86]

Great song.

Well, I like it. Great drama for the rumba.

[mamboqueen]

He's holding his own.

[mamboqueen]

hah...the dreaded rope spin! Kills me to see that done properly!

[musicchica86]

Would have liked more hips, but still--really good!!!

I'd have used the song as a bolero, though.

[GJB]

Great song.

Well, I like it. Great drama for the rumba.

No, way. Barfaroni !

[mamboqueen]

Love Cheryl's hair this week.

[mamboqueen]

Larinda...was that Drew's brother, Nick you saw in the audience??? They just panned on him and he does seem to be sitting behind Bruno.

[musicchica86]

Did he just say Hulk Hogan? I suppose he'd be promoting Stacey...but still...why?

[musicchica86]

Yeah, that was Nick.

[mamboqueen]

My mother is driving me batty. She either calls or e-mails as soon as the show is over to get my "expert" opinion. This time, she didn't wait until the end of the show. Say "hi" to my answering machine, mom. Funny...she *knows* I'm here!

[GJB]

hah...the dreaded rope spin! Kills me to see that done properly!

You must be referring to Cheryl !

[Larinda McRaven]

Drew 10-9-10

bye bye Jerry
you were sweet...

[mamboqueen]

Wow, 10, 9, 10....didn't see that coming!

[musicchica86]

Yay for Drew!

[mamboqueen]

You must be referring to Cheryl !


Yup! I have a special affinity for her. Not sure why. I'll figure it out, though :)

[GJB]

Yup! I have a special affinity for her. Not sure why. I'll figure it out, though :)

Well, she is rather babealicious !

[musicchica86]

Am I hearing things, or did Nick get a bit choked up?

[mamboqueen]

Poor Jerry...I'm sure he could end up being very good if he put more time into this.

[mamboqueen]

Am I hearing things, or did Nick get a bit choked up?



He probably just found out he's not getting alimony.

[mamboqueen]

Drew/Cheryl & Stacy/Tony tied....gee, who woulda thunk?

[musicchica86]

LOL you're bad, MQ...you know I've heard the new woman is even ditzier than Jessica...I didn't think that was even possible.

[GJB]

Poor Jerry...I'm sure he could end up being very good if he put more time into this.

Can his fans save him? Mathematically?

[Larinda McRaven]

great seeing everyone tonight...
L

[mamboqueen]

:rolleyes: OMG. I hope she, too, doesn't think Chicken of the Sea is actually chicken.

[Bradamant]

Can his fans save him? Mathematically?

Yes they can.

[mamboqueen]

Can his fans save him? Mathematically?


I had a body double do statistics class for me. Anyone?

[mamboqueen]

Goodnight L.

[mamboqueen]

Well, his number has been busy each time I call.

[Bradamant]

I had a body double do statistics class for me. Anyone?

Right now, Stacy and Drew each have 4 points
Lisa has 2
Jerry has 1

Say Stacy and Drew get the top two spots with the viewers calling in
and Jerry gets the next highest, Lisa least number of votes

Jerry gets 2 points
Lisa gets 1 point

Lisa and Jerry would be tied at 3 but tie breaker goes to audience vote = Jerry wins.

[mamboqueen]

Oh boy. It might be bye, bye Lisa.

[mamboqueen]

I still can't get through to Jerry's line.....

[cornutt]

Sorry I missed the gang again this week, but we actually had a lesson... who'd a thunk it...

Just watched the tape. I've got to say that the tango that Jerry and Anna had to dance to is absolutely the worst tango song I've ever heard. Somewhere, Debbie Harry is throwing bricks at her TV set. Maybe Jerry could have done a good tango, maybe not, but that awful song clinched the deal.

We had a power failure or something, and the VCR cut off in the middle of Jerry's rumba. Did Anna take after Len with a quarterstaff or something? And was Lisa's Latin outfit even more revealing than her foxtrot outfit? (BTW, I thought her foxtrot was wonderfully subtle and understated... the best dance she's done on the show.)

[Bradamant]

I still can't get through to Jerry's line.....

Hey, MQ, I'm stuck at work late tonight, so I used the office phone to get some votes in for Jerry and make up for you not being able to get in.

:D:rocker::bouncy:

[new-ish]

Dances of the night? Drew and Cheryl Foxtrot, beautiful. Jerry and Anna Rumba. She was incredible, and he didn't stink it up.

I was really disappointed with Tony and Stacy. They were my favorites in so many dances, but tonight, they didn't grab me.

[and123]

I still can't get through to Jerry's line.....
I voted 10 times for Jerry (2 phones) ;) If anyone is an "underdog", it's him. Took quite a while to get through, so hopefully that's a good sign. Maybe it's just me, but it's as if Stacy and Lisa can do no wrong now. Has Lisa improved? Yes, but she still has issues. Stacy has had some moments of greatness, but she has made getting a 10 almost meaningless. Her Cha wasn't quite there, and her QS was "eh". Has anyone else noticed that she seems to dance better apart from Tony? It was especially noticeable in the Jive. It's as if the connection throws her off.

*LOVED* Anna's latin dress. I want!

[SDsalsaguy]

General comments....

Regardless of the scores, Lisa's cha was more of a cha than Stacey's.

I'm typically impressed by Stacey's dancing but tonight I was not. Undoubtedly the doubling up of dances will have cost all of them something in the quality of each individual dance.

Overall Drew had the best night. For someone who seems to prefer the ballroom dances to the Latin though, I can't figure out why heel leads are missing in almost all of his ballrom dancing. :?

The Latin dress on Anna that everyone likes is one of her own. :wink:

Anna's comment to Len regarding the "tango" music was great. Still liked how Jerry stood up for himself even better though, it was softer and more dignified. Why Lenn was directing his criticism of using the broom to Jerry is beyond me... does Lenn think Jerry was doing the choreography? :shock:

I think we'll be saying goodbye to Lisa...

[Ralph]

I think it's really sad. For one; she's way better than Jerry. For another; she's underscored.

[SDsalsaguy]

I think it's really sad. For one; she's way better than Jerry. For another; she's underscored.
Yup. I wasn't a fan of the squeals from earlier weeks, but we didn't get any this week. She was underscored tonight while Stacey was overscored. Add that to Jerry's fan support, and it looks like bye-bye Lisa.

Dancing-wise Jerry should be out, but as P proved to us all, dance quality has nothing to do with how many, many perople vote. That said, I can't fault Jerry's efforts or attitude and, if he's in the final, it will be fair to say that he's worked as hard as anyone else to get there.

[mamboqueen]

I voted 10 times for Jerry (2 phones) ;) Has anyone else noticed that she seems to dance better apart from Tony? It was especially noticeable in the Jive. It's as if the connection throws her off.

*LOVED* Anna's latin dress. I want!


wow...I'm impressed that you managed to get through. I couldn't deal with it after 1/2 hour of busy signals, so I gave up an went to bed.

We had a similar discussion about Stacy's open work in last week's discussion with pretty much everyone in agreement that her open work was much stronger than her partner work. I'm sure her years of jazz dancing was behind that. I still can't get over her rock steps in cha cha being basically nothing more than a straight back step and a mild tap forward. She seemed to have it down in rumba. Oh well...maybe it's the 2 dances/1 week shining through.

[mamboqueen]

Dancing-wise Jerry should be out, but as P proved to us all, dance quality has nothing to do with how many, many perople vote. That said, I can't fault Jerry's efforts or attitude and, if he's in the final, it will be fair to say that he's worked as hard as anyone else to get there.


He has great determination and attitude. He wants this BAD! Of course, so does Lisa. Foam bats?? *LOL*

[Bradamant]

Now that I've gotten home and watched the tape of the show:
Wow. Before tonight I would have been absolutely delighted to keep Jerry and bid goodbye to Lisa. But she did surprisingly well tonight.
Who'da thunk it? Not I, that's for sure.

[wooh]

Quote of the night (possibly paraphrased):
"Well of course it wasn't a proper tango, it was Blondie for goodness sake!"

I have to wonder, conspiracy theorist that I am... Is the crappy music picked on purpose? I had thought the music picker (whoever that may be, musical director or producer or whoever) was just clueless. But now I'm starting to think they pick a horrible song for the couple they want off, and good songs for the people they want to stay. Why it took me so long to start thinking that, guess I'm more innocent than I thought.

[musicchica86]

Well, if we look back at season 1, John/Charlotte always did get fairly decent music...

[cornutt]

I've noticed something funny about Stacey's posture when she does standard. It's not bad, but: She seems to be trying to keep her back and her neck board-straight. It's like she's flashing back to her first-grade posture lessons, where they made you balance a book on your head. When I started dancing, one of the first things my instructor had to do was get me past the idea that the proper posture for dancing is the same as the proper posture for a beauty contest. Interestingly, Stacey seems to be OK when she's doing Latin; it just happens when she's doing standard.

[cornutt]

Well, if we look back at season 1, John/Charlotte always did get fairly decent music...

That so-called tango that they stuck Jerry and Anna with was the worst piece of music anyone has had to dance to in the show's history to date. Conspiracy theorists, make of this what you will. It's possible that Jerry would not have done any better with "Hernando's Hideway", but then again, he might have. As it was, he didn't have a chance.

[smooth_dancer]

That so-called tango that they stuck Jerry and Anna with was the worst piece of music anyone has had to dance to in the show's history to date. Conspiracy theorists, make of this what you will. It's possible that Jerry would not have done any better with "Hernando's Hideway", but then again, he might have. As it was, he didn't have a chance.

I thought the couples (mostly likely the teachers) pick the music. Where did you hear that the show chooses?

[Ralph]

They showed that in the third or fourth week.

[dancesportgirl21]

I thought the couples (mostly likely the teachers) pick the music. Where did you hear that the show chooses?

I've heard the show does choose- that producers give them a short list to pick from and that if the couples want something different they have to put up a heck of a fight to get it and usually they are stuck with what they are given. I think George was one who demanded to have real paso music that one week. At least that's what I heard.

[ChaChaLicious]

i think its pretty obvious that the station decides who stays and who goes, and that our votes don't matter. think about it, Master P has a HUGE beyond HUGE fan base, and im sure that the viewers would've loved to see him in the finals because despite how bad he was, he was entertaining to watch, but the station kicked him off because they know he wasnt a dancer and this is a competition... our votes don't matter.

As far as this weeks DWTS, i think stacey's cha cha was off... don't get me wrong, she definitely a favorite of mine, but her gorgeous long legs were bent almost the entire dance, and we all know that cha cha is all about the straight knees and quick cheeky footwork. and i don't she did as well as she did in the previous episodes... IMO...

Drew and Cheryl are amazing... i think he is so talented and he tackles any task that she puts in front of him... his ballroom is great, and his latin as well... i think her choreography is great, especially for him because he's doing VERY well... although, when it comes down to the final two, im sure we can all agree that Drew and Stacey will be the final two, that it will be a hard choice...

Lisa and Louis are getting better and better... she really is trying and i think she definitely has the potential to be in the final 3.. besides, i love louis, seen him on broadway (latin fusion) twice, and had a few seminars with him and he's truely gifted....

Jerry and Anna aren't too shabby... i think shes soo cute and he is very brave for attempting dancing... from football to ballroom is a drastic change.. go Jerry! as great as he himself is, i dont see him making it to the final tonight.. IMO...

Can't wait til tonights eliminations.... !!!!

[cornutt]

I thought the couples (mostly likely the teachers) pick the music. Where did you hear that the show chooses?

It was on a previous week's thread... one of our insiders said the producers hand out the music.

[pygmalion]

I wonder how much, if any, copyright restrictions and potential royalty payments figure into the choice of music. :?

[moother]

I watched every dance last night start to finish and even though I don't love Lisa I can't see why anyone would keep Jerry over her. The guy is a nice guy and all but for goodness sake he just doesn't have the right moves! It also doesn't help that his partners head reaches his belt buckle because that makes them look even more awkward. Anytime I watch him dance it makes me uncomfortable, kinda like watching a big girl trying to dance sexy ( I can say that because I AM a big girl :( )
Stacy did well last night but sometimes I think her 41 inches of legs get in her way, she comes off looking odd in some of her moves.
Lisa must have been told to quit squealing because I think she made an EFFORT not to do it and I was thankful.
Drew was definitely throwing latin vibes but I loved both his dances and he got my votes!
Last but not least, if I could choose, I think I would want Cheryl's body. She looks stunning in those low cut backless dresses!:shock:

[mamboqueen]

howdoo!

[mamboqueen]

Ack! Bright Eyes revisited!

[mamboqueen]

And I had to watch that rope spin again. ugh!

[Larinda McRaven]

he's a cutie!

[chachachacat]

If I were Anna, I'd have pitched a fit over that Blondie song for a tango! No WAY!
But Jerry was the one who got Espana Cani for the paso, and everyone else had crap.
What is with them and this awful music?

[Larinda McRaven]

I must say that season 2 is GREAT for helping promote the industry...with all of the video clips and interviews... the Friday show is very long for what it actually offers (just the results) but they are filling it with stuff that is so good at sensationalizing everything and really making it look good on TV.

[Bradamant]

Ok - so who is safe?
West coast cheater needs to know!

[Larinda McRaven]

Drew made it

[Larinda McRaven]

Jerry made it

[GJB]

Lisa is gone !

[Larinda McRaven]

Lisa goes home...

[Bradamant]

Drew made it

YAY!

[Bradamant]

Uh oh. Too bad. She actually did a heck of a job last night.
. . . . I have to ask . . .is she crying?

[Larinda McRaven]

aww... Louis is tearing up...

[GJB]

Uh oh. Too bad. She actually did a heck of a job last night.
. . . . I have to ask . . .is she crying?

Yes and Louie was upset too.

[Larinda McRaven]

Uh oh. Too bad. She actually did a heck of a job last night.
. . . . I have to ask . . .is she crying?

yup...

[Standard Dancer]

Wow ... usually I don't watch the show live and just hear snippets from elsewhere ... but this week I watched and it was so emotional! ... Poor Louis and Lisa -- they seemed so sad to leave! :(

[pygmalion]

Wow. :(

[mamboqueen]

Well, I lost power about 3 minutes after that last post .... and it didn't come back on for over an hour. Thankfully, Michelle called during that time and filled me in on who got booted. I am bummed that I missed it.

[mamboqueen]

Yeah, I hear it was a total tear-fest. I'm not surprised. Heck, she really gave it her all until the end...it must have been emotionally draining.

[salsera_alemana]

This is the first time I saw "famous" Alec whom you all made such a fuss about! Wow, what a hot cutie he is!!!! I was in awe!

I really like Jerry and I am not a Lisa fan but I think she as the much better dancer should have stayed. Jerry must have a huge fan base to recover from his low total yesterday!

I am glad she got so much praise from the judges, at least she knows that she did really well and she deserved the praise.

[mamboqueen]

Can't believe I missed Alec. It was painful to hear the play by play Michelle was giving me on the phone....something about him doing a split backwards between her legs??!! Ugh!!!!!

[salsera_alemana]

Yes, MQ, he was HOT!!!

[salsera_alemana]

And I loved the guy who sang. What was his name again? Had no clue who he was, never heard about him. That doesn't mean anything, since I hardly ever listen to the radio and more in my "Latin music world".