DWTS Season 5 - Week 7 (Spoilers)

[LucyDiamond]

Read this on the ABC boards so may not be accurate. This week's dances are:

Jennie & Derek: V. Waltz & Rumba
Helio & Julianne: Tango & Samba
Mel & Maks: ? (Mambo, Paso, Tango, or Foxtrot)
Marie & Jonathan: Quickstep & Cha Cha
Cameron & Edyta: Jive & Quickstep
Jane & Tony: Cha Cha & Quickstep

Anyone hear what Mel and Maks are dancing? This is going to be a tough/good week.

[SPratt74]

Cameron and Edyta in my opinion have the toughest dances. Good luck to them! ;)

[LucyDiamond]

Does anyone know what dances Mel & Maks will be dancing?

[DancePoet]

Helio's tango had some interesting choreography, but it did seem to lack a bit of smoothness.

Julianne's dress was hot! :raisebro:

[DancePoet]

Maria did well with her quickstep, but even her technique was lacking in places.

[DancePoet]

Mel's foxtrot wasn't bad, Max helps it look better.

[DancePoet]

After hearing three sets of comments, it seems Len and Bruno are watching the footwork much closer then they seem to usually do.

[DancePoet]

Mel's foxtrot wasn't bad, Max helps it look better.
Dancing that is, not the hair do. ;)

[DancePoet]

Seemed like Tony and Jane dropped their frame at one point which didn't look like quickstep.

[DancePoet]

And Len and Bruno were again talking tough on the technique.

[old dog]

What was the remark that Maks made backstage with Samantha? It must have been unexpected or inappropriate or both.

[danceronice]

Was it me or were Jennie and Derek off the music? Or something? Not that I'm an expert at VW, but something didn't look right.

[DancePoet]

What was the remark that Maks made backstage with Samantha? It must have been unexpected or inappropriate or both.Hmmm ... he said something about their next dance "kicking ... ", but then he said nothing further at that moment.

[DancePoet]

Jennie's V. Waltz effort was also a bit unsmooth in spots similar to other routine's tonight.

I'm guessing the working on two routines is taking it's toll.

And as Tom Bergeron expressed, the judges are seeming to be more specific this week.

[old dog]

Was it me or were Jennie and Derek off the music? Or something? Not that I'm an expert at VW, but something didn't look right.

I know little about VW, but I sure had trouble hearing a waltz rhythm in that music. I think most of the couples are dancing in spite of their music.

[DancePoet]

Cameron's quickstep was ok in places, but despite his energy level, his precision seems to be off.

And this time the judges seemed to take a slight turn in the direction of their old ways.

[DancePoet]

:arrow: After the first round of dances, I'm not sure any of them particularly stood out as better than the rest.

[DancePoet]

Ok ... I liked Helio's Samba. :cool:

[DancePoet]

Not sure there was enough cha-cha in Marie's performance.

[danceronice]

Was it me, or was that music not remotely suited to paso? Because I started practiced cha cha to it and it worked just fine.

[DancePoet]

Mel's Paso was certainly a different take on that style. I liked it!

[DancePoet]

More cha-cha in Jane's routine then in Marie's.

[DancePoet]

Jennie's rumba was very nice. :cool:

[DancePoet]

Ok ... Cameron's swing was verrrrrry good.

[DancePoet]

I'm wondering if it is just a coincidence that the latin side of DWTS looked better than the smooth side? ;)

[SPratt74]

Well, I liked all of the dances tonight. I don't think that I had an absolute favorite dance though, but I did like them all. ;)

[old dog]

I don't think any one of the couples stood out above the others after the second round is combined with the first tonight. Voting decisions are much tougher now for me. Hum....

[RickRS]

Local ABC station had the sound so out-of-sync that I swear there was a full 2 second delay between audio and video.

I thought dancing the quickstep to "I Walk the Line" (Jane's first dance) was just all wrong.

I'm wondering if anything was as bad as Julianne's latin feather dress?

Dance? Wasn't any real winner this night, not bad, but not real good.

[waltzgirl]

I was impressed with Maks' choreography for the Paso--making the Paso about the woman was what Mel needed for the competition and he did a great job of showing her off.

[latingal]

I'm wondering if anything was as bad as Julianne's latin feather dress?

hate to say it, but it looked like a platoon of birds exploded and all the bits landed on Julianne...definitely NOT my favorite "dress".

[waltzgirl]

So why does Edyta wear legwarmers so often? Don't tell me she doesn't like her calves.

[DancePoet]

I thought dancing the quickstep to "I Walk the Line" (Jane's first dance) was just all wrong.
Didn't work for me either.

I'm wondering if anything was as bad as Julianne's latin feather dress?I wasn't impressed, although I did like the long black dress she had on earlier in the evening.

Dance? Wasn't any real winner this night, not bad, but not real good.
With the dancing as it was, it could easily be a popularity vote this week.

[DancePoet]

I was impressed with Maks' choreography for the Paso--making the Paso about the woman was what Mel needed for the competition and he did a great job of showing her off.
Good point. This routine seemed to be different, but well done.

[Merrylegs]

So why does Edyta wear legwarmers so often? Don't tell me she doesn't like her calves.

Maybe because a bikini doesn't qualify as a costume? Seriously though, maybe they're trying to balance out the skimpiness of her costume and so she wears leg warmers on the bottom half (cause the top half is so bare!)

If I looked like that I'd wear a bikini and leg warmers on national tv too! ;)

[RickRS]

... although I did like the long black dress she had on earlier in the evening.


Helio got a walk from this judge on that dance. Julianne's black dress was just too distracting. :raisebro:

[LucyDiamond]

I absolutely LOVED Marie's quickstep! I also really liked Mel's paso and Cameron's jive. The rest were good but none stood out for me.

[DancePoet]

I absolutely LOVED Marie's quickstep! I also really liked Mel's paso and Cameron's jive. The rest were good but none stood out for me.
I also liked Jennie's rumba.

[SPratt74]

I was impressed with Maks' choreography for the Paso--making the Paso about the woman was what Mel needed for the competition and he did a great job of showing her off.

I loved that dane too. The only problem I see with those two is that they have got to get over the Sabrina thing. No one else really even mentioned it, and if they did it was all very casual. But I'm like come on. That can get old really fast, and it can turn into being hurtful towards the other dancers if they keep it up like that. It was sort of annoying to me last night anyways. I think that they have already made their point, but they are not doing themselves any favors by keep bringing something up that cannot be changed. However, the one funny comment from Mel last night is when she said that she saw Sabrina doing it and that's why she was doing it, and Max just looked at her like she was all wrong lol. That was funny. She has her moments, and so does Max. But enough already lol.

[LucyDiamond]

It's at the point where I REALLY HATE to see anyone go but, since someone must go, I'll say it should be Jane. To me, she just doesn't have that "something" that the others have. Marie is just a showperson, no doubt about it. I love Helio's smile and enthusiasm. Jennie's really loosening up and now looks like she's having a great time. Mel is really a kid at heart and love her passion on the dance floor. And, Cameron has improved so much and I like his enthusiasm also.

[Me]

Was it me, or was that music not remotely suited to paso? Because I started practiced cha cha to it and it worked just fine.

Somebody help me out on this - Has this show... EVER... played a real Paso? In all 5 seasons? I honestly don't ever remember hearing one, and it is very annoying!

[Me]

hate to say it, but it looked like a platoon of birds exploded and all the bits landed on Julianne...definitely NOT my favorite "dress".

It looked like a rooster and a peacock had a terrible battle... I'm not sure which one won, but the dress certainly lost.

[Me]

Helio's tango had some interesting choreography, but it did seem to lack a bit of smoothness.

Julianne's dress was hot! :raisebro:

Oh that dress was absolutely gorgeous!!

I also loved Jane's Cha Cha dress. I wish I knew what sort of beading went into that.

[LucyDiamond]

Just read that Marie's father passed away. So sad but, he lived a long life. My condolences to Marie and the rest of her family.

http://www.etonline.com/news/2007/11/55456/index.html

[and123]

The only problem I see with those two is that they have got to get over the Sabrina thing. No one else really even mentioned it, and if they did it was all very casual. But I'm like come on. That can get old really fast, and it can turn into being hurtful towards the other dancers if they keep it up like that.

I disagree. I think it shows that they respect each other's talents and support each other. I'd much rather see that than cut-throat nasty attitudes and win-at-any-cost antics. Sabrina should still be in the competition. Not sure what that shocker will do in terms of viewer votes from this point on.... will be interesting to see the results.

[LucyDiamond]

I agree and123. I thought it was very cool how several of the dancers showed their respect to Sabrina.

[Another Elizabeth]

I agree and123. I thought it was very cool how several of the dancers showed their respect to Sabrina.

Wasn't it all of them? I thought they all showed off the Cheetah Girl tattoos at some point during the evening.

[DancePoet]

:shock:

I was a bit late in getting back from a bit of birthday shopping for the SO's son, and therefore I missed what happened on the results show. Thus I turned on the computer and called up Dance-Forums to see what info might be garnered, and voila, nothing.

Bummer. :(

[SPratt74]

Wasn't it all of them? I thought they all showed off the Cheetah Girl tattoos at some point during the evening.

It might of been. I guess I only saw Max's. But... it was my reaction as to Mel's comment that got to me and not anythng else during the show. No biggie if I'm not agreed with here. It was just something that I thought was all. ;)

[RIdancer82]

Glad the results made sense this week :)

[RIdancer82]

It looked like a rooster and a peacock had a terrible battle... I'm not sure which one won, but the dress certainly lost.

I don't think I could have said it better myself! Your description of the dress is perfect! That may very well be the ugliest costume I've seen on the show yet.... strange too, I usually like the dresses she wears...

[DancePoet]

Ok ... discovered that Cameron, Marie, and Mel made it with Helio, Jennie, and Jane in the bottom three. Won't spoil the whole finish for the west coasters, but ... Helio also made it into next week.

[waltzgirl]

I was kinda surprised at the hip hop/breakdancing routine. I think I've seen better--more inventive, versatile, and flexibile moves--on SYTYCD.

[etp777]

I am sad. I don't disagree wiht the results, but hate to see my favorite pro voted off.

[waltzgirl]

So, was Marie in the bottom two? When they were down to Jane and Jenny, I thought I heard them say something like one was eliminated, but the other one wasn't necessarily in the bottom two.

[Beto]

I was kinda surprised at the hip hop/breakdancing routine. I think I've seen better--more inventive, versatile, and flexibile moves--on SYTYCD.
Agreed. No one that DwtS brings on, even a pro group, can compare to what we've seen on SYTYCD.

So, was Marie in the bottom two? When they were down to Jane and Jenny, I thought I heard them say something like one was eliminated, but the other one wasn't necessarily in the bottom two.
There was no bottom two this week. Even when Helio, Jennie and Jane were the last 3 up there under the spotlights, Tom said there would be no bottom two. And at the beginning of the episode it was announced that Marie and Jonathan were safe.

Question for you DFers: Who were the other 3 pros during LeAnn's second song performance? I recognized Cheryl and Anna right away but the other 3 weren't familiar to me. Thought I'd seen Elena up there but I couldn't be certain.

EDIT: Just checked MOiB and it was Elena and Kym. Not sure who the 5th pro was.

[wooh]

Cheryl, Kym, Anna, Elena and I think it was Karina.

[waltzgirl]

Question for you DFers: Who were the other 3 pros during LeAnn's second song performance? I recognized Cheryl and Anna right away but the other 3 weren't familiar to me. Thought I'd seen Elena up there but I couldn't be certain.


But Jane was announced as safe when she missed the results show due to the food poisoning, but they still did a bottom two. So something was different this week.

[LucyDiamond]

But Jane was announced as safe when she missed the results show due to the food poisoning, but they still did a bottom two. So something was different this week.
This week they didn't announce the bottom 2. I don't think announcing that the missing person is safe has anything to do with if they announce who is in the bottom 2. I think announcing the bottom 2 has more to do with how many dancers are left in the competition.

[braunda]

This week they didn't announce the bottom 2. I don't think announcing that the missing person is safe has anything to do with if they announce who is in the bottom 2. I think announcing the bottom 2 has more to do with how many dancers are left in the competition.

It's never happened before at this stage of the competition. I believe Marie WAS in the bottom two, so that's why they didn't officially have one. It would have been cruel to have Jonathan standing there under the red light by himself, and insensitive to Marie's loss. However, I'm sure they both understand that this was why the show decided to change up the end last night.

[LucyDiamond]

Possibly but, we'll never know for sure.

[two_left_feet]

I wonder what Marie's dances will be next week. She only has Latin dances left to do (jive, rumba). And they usually have everyone do one "ballroom" and one Latin dance.

[Another Elizabeth]

I wonder what Marie's dances will be next week. She only has Latin dances left to do (jive, rumba). And they usually have everyone do one "ballroom" and one Latin dance.

Marie has not danced waltz yet.

[LucyDiamond]

But, she's done Viennese Waltz and I don't think they are doing Slow Waltz this year.

[anp73ga31]

Cheryl, Kym, Anna, Elena and I think it was Karina.

Definitely was not Karina. This girl had curly, curly hair and was more normal person sized (versus dancer size, i.e. tee-tiny!). I thought the blond was Kym but wasnt sure...I'm assuming she was wearing a wig? Or either cut her hair?

[Another Elizabeth]

Huh, you're right - no one has done slow waltz yet. I can't believe they're skipping it, though. The producers must have some plans for it.

[gingerbread]

Agreed. No one that DwtS brings on, even a pro group, can compare to what we've seen on SYTYCD.


There was no bottom two this week. Even when Helio, Jennie and Jane were the last 3 up there under the spotlights, Tom said there would be no bottom two. And at the beginning of the episode it was announced that Marie and Jonathan were safe.

Question for you DFers: Who were the other 3 pros during LeAnn's second song performance? I recognized Cheryl and Anna right away but the other 3 weren't familiar to me. Thought I'd seen Elena up there but I couldn't be certain.

EDIT: Just checked MOiB and it was Elena and Kym. Not sure who the 5th pro was.

Was it worth watching? I missed it .

[LucyDiamond]

Huh, you're right - no one has done slow waltz yet. I can't believe they're skipping it, though. The producers must have some plans for it.
I think they replaced it with VW.

[gingerbread]

so no one on this forum is either surprised or upset that Jane is gone. And the winner? Do you think Mel has a chance?

[Casey]

Does anyone know who the non-regulalr pro guy was in the pro group dance last week to J Lo doing Let's Get Loud? He had dark straight hair.

[Beto]

so no one on this forum is either surprised or upset that Jane is gone. And the winner? Do you think Mel has a chance?
Her dismissal was overdue. Last night's elimination was one of those rare cases where voters at home "got it right."

[LucyDiamond]

I agree Beto.

[waltzgirl]

I don't think she's significantly worse than Jennie or Cameron. She lacks power, but she has other advantages that are perhaps less flashy, like neat footwork.

Anyway, I was really glad to see someone in their 50s on the show who really became a dancer, not just a sentimental favorite . . . or a joke.

[wooh]

Does anyone know who the non-regulalr pro guy was in the pro group dance last week to J Lo doing Let's Get Loud? He had dark straight hair.

Was it Anna Trebunskaya's pro partner? Seems like I've seen him on the show before this.

[Casey]

Hmm - that's a good theory, but it seems like this guy had darker thicker hair - and I think I taped over the show with this week's, but can look at the tape from last night and see if I recognize the curly headed mystery woman. I'm not taping over Karina dancing to Billy Ray's song, but nothing has seemed memorable since then.

[Imhere]

Somebody did some research and found out that it was Paul Barris. He was on an NBC series called "Dirty Dancing."

http://mediavillage.com/gallery/album339/Dancers

[Casey]

Oh, wow - thanks! That's why he looked familiar. That show "Dirty Dancing" was quite interesting. Now I'm trying to remember which pro he was - was he the winner?

[mamboqueen]

Odd that they don't name the women in the picture. He's cute. Bring him back!

[newdancer113]

Somebody help me out on this - Has this show... EVER... played a real Paso? In all 5 seasons? I honestly don't ever remember hearing one, and it is very annoying!


Bugs the crap out of me too. Most of the first couple seasons they did use Espana Cani for one person each season. I recall that Emitt danced to it (I loved that arrangement but I think it was special for the show cuz I haven't been able to find it). Lela had it for hers. And I think someone in the first season had it, too. (I remember wondering how they decided who got the real paso music). I really struggle watching paso, because the songs they pick usually don't cut it for me. I wonder how hard it is for the pros to dance to the bizzarre paso music. The celebs, of course, probably have no clue.

[etp777]

No surprise that Jane was voted off. I was only upset to see TOny go, I felt that Jane being voted off was correct though. And, as said, it's one of rare occasions where the results (he rgetting voted off) actually matched up to the dancing, rather than just a popularity contest.

[salsera_alemana]

I just watched the show and the results show. I taped it since I was out of town and had no chance to watch on Monday and Tuesday night.

All celebs have improved considerably, some more than others. I agreed with the judges on Mel's paso, I really liked it. Her outfit was absolutely hot! She looked gorgeous. I also really liked Jenny's rumba and the song she danced to. And I am very relieved that Helio was safe! I am always a little worried about him, especially when Cameron is safe before him.

For me, it is time that Cameron goes home. He just annoys me and it really annoyed me this week that he gets to give his comments all the time... He gets on my nerves with his busy schedule and his ego has become to inflated. Although he has improved a lot, he is not a dancer. To me, he just looks awkward and I really did not care for his jive, between his kicks he looked awkward.

I am ok with the result this week. I really enjoyed Jane's dancing but she does not show enough spark for this level of the competition. I really liked her quickstep although I thought the song selection was awkward for a quickstep.

[danceronice]

It wasn't the song. It was the singer. Thank God Johnny Cash is dead because hearing that cover would have killed him.

[My Ox Is Broken]

For me, it is time that Cameron goes home. He just annoys me and it really annoyed me this week that he gets to give his comments all the time... He gets on my nerves with his busy schedule and his ego has become to inflated.
The producers aren't doing Cameron any favors by always showing clips of him talking about his busy schedule. Same with Jennie always talking about how nervous or embarrassed she is. Unless that really is all they ever talk about...

[Beto]

The producers aren't doing Cameron any favors by always showing clips of him talking about his busy schedule. Same with Jennie always talking about how nervous or embarrassed she is. Unless that really is all they ever talk about...
That's a possibility. If so, then that's really sad.

Wonder how Samantha will do without scripts with the Writers Strike affecting DwtS now.

http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/dancing_with_the_stars_5/2007_Nov_06_writers_strike

[gingerbread]

hey folks, didn't our beazutiful Julianne fall out of that lift with Tony? I only saw it one, didn't replay it, and it's no biggie, happens to pros once in a while, but it was pretty obvious to me.

[Casey]

I thought Tony didn't give her the lead for the first lift - she waited and looked at him and finally he did.
No clue about the other women besides Cheryl and maybe Kym in the Let's Get Loud sequence. And that was strange that the photo w/ Paul and Cris didn't identify the women w/ them. I think Paul and Lorena were the winners, though. Maybe that is Lorena on the right side of the photo.

[reb]

The producers aren't doing Cameron any favors by always showing clips of him talking about his busy schedule. Same with Jennie always talking about how nervous or embarrassed she is. Unless that really is all they ever talk about...
It seems like they limit things to a storyline and then drive it into the ground - doesn't seem as imaginative/entertaining/creative as could be ?
That's a possibility. If so, then that's really sad.

Wonder how Samantha will do without scripts with the Writers Strike affecting DwtS now.

http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/dancing_with_the_stars_5/2007_Nov_06_writers_strike
:shock:

[My Ox Is Broken]

That's a possibility. If so, then that's really sad.

Wonder how Samantha will do without scripts with the Writers Strike affecting DwtS now.

http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/dancing_with_the_stars_5/2007_Nov_06_writers_strike

Tom and Samantha are always wearing earpieces, so I'm assuming the producers will just feed them lines. And Tom's so good at improvising, that he won't have any problems. But you made me wonder something, Beto: do you think the production staff sometimes deliberately feed Samantha bad info or challenging stuff to say just to hear her screw it up? Maybe they think her blunders are as funny as we do...

[Beto]

Tom and Samantha are always wearing earpieces, so I'm assuming the producers will just feed them lines. And Tom's so good at improvising, that he won't have any problems. But you made me wonder something, Beto: do you think the production staff sometimes deliberately feed Samantha bad info or challenging stuff to say just to hear her screw it up? Maybe they think her blunders are as funny as we do...
Andy Denhart at MSNBC (and the guy behind RealityBlurred.tv) thinks otherwise. I think he said she reads off of a teleprompter? Who knows. Samantha's verbal blunders keep the show amusing in bad-it's-so-funny kind of way.

[gingerbread]

On ABC's 20/20 tonight, they are promoting a feature on Dancing with the Stars' siblings: is this a feature on Derek and Julianne? I am definitely going to give this a look!

[Beto]

On ABC's 20/20 tonight, they are promoting a feature on Dancing with the Stars' siblings: is this a feature on Derek and Julianne? I am definitely going to give this a look!
Yes. They ran ads for it the other night. I'll check it out since I'm staying in tonight.