A little Morning After Commentary on this week’s Dancing With the Injured–er Stars!

On Dance night, we had all different dances, ones we’ve seen before, but this time danced by those who hadn’t done them as yet. Aaaaand, they dance a group old school hip hop routine that brings this show to a new low. Which….Cloris and Master P. Need I say more? So we’re talking loooow.

7 couples left…who goes home this week? (And if you’re thinking Cloris, don’t be so sure.) Oh, and Lord of the Flies–er Rings–er Dance, Michael Flatley steps in for Len as a guest judge and is surprisingly low key and gracious. I don’t understand it, either.

Okay…

Pairs I liked:

In terms of both skill and entertainment, Lacey/Lance’s jive was the highlight of the evening for me. And, as it turned out, for the judges who scored them in first place, too. Isn’t it nice when we all play well together?

I also really enjoyed Julianne/Cody’s samba. Shut up, Bruno. It was intense music, and the powerful way in which they danced it was riveting. Loved it. Totally sucks about her surgery and, though I think Edyta is gorg and Cody is likely having quite the fantasies right about now, her Amazon leg length alone is going to make her look like she’s towering over him. His ability to “be da man” is going to be severely tested. I hope he sticks around until Julianne gets back.

Aaaand, here’s my unpopular pick of the night. Cloris/Corky. Things got ugly when Carrie Ann slammed Cloris for having the nerve to still be on the show when Toni is no longer there…..like, what, Cloris had her offed or something? Since when is who WE vote for Cloris’s fault? Now, I agree that the antics are getting old, yadda yadda. But she’s 82, working her ass off, and having the time of her life. She’s not going to win. And neither was Toni. So, frankly, I say, back off and let her have her fun until her time is up. Everyone has made it really far and when they go, they go. We’ll all get over it, trust me. And for her, it’s the best thing in the world. And it’s a freaking dance show. She’s not running for office. I think that between the cha cha and the hip hop routine (which, sorry, she came out in those tights, socks, and shorty jean shorts and I busted out laughing. So…sue me. Twice.) and Carrie Ann’s less than gracious live comments, I think she’s guaranteed another week. And I’m totally okay with that. Tired antics and all. She made me laugh out loud several times this week, Corky dialed it back a little…and she entertained me. She makes my top three. Despite the fact she can’t dance. Don’t care.

Teams in the middle:

Due to Brooke’s bum foot/ankle/whatever, Derek was forced to tone down the choreo and it showed. Still lovely and sexy, but the never moved from a two foot area of the dance floor. So she drops to the middle this week. I hope she can get back to her former level, with without being able to rest that particular injury, I think she’ll just be lucky if it doesn’t get any worse. Can’t see it healing.

It pains me, because I love him, but Warren/Kym’s rumba didn’t do it for me. I think he did well and totally got the groove of it, but….they’re sort of like a C grade for me this week.

Cheryl/Maurice’s Viennese Waltz was nicely done, but didn’t get me excited. They did well, just not keeping me engaged.

Bottom team:

Susan/Tony - yes, she did loosen up more, which is admirable, but she simply doesn’t have it in her to really cut loose. It’s just not who she is. At 62, she’s also been freaking amazing, but I think this is her week to go.

Sooo…..on to the results show. Did I peg it right? And who else made the bottom two, if Cloris doesn’t? Or does she?

Here we go….

So, the hip hop encore required slightly less brain bleach than last night, but mostly I’m glad it’s over. As, I am sure, is Susan Lucci. (Lance & Lacey rocked it, though.)

Pussy Cat Dolls and Missy Elliott as well as M Flatley perform. The former…wow, on a family show, too. The latter….went on and on and on, and maybe it’s just me, but I fast forwarded. Sorry, Mike.

Safe? Lance/Lacey, Cody/Edyta, Warren/Kym, Brooke/Derek, Cheryl/Maurice

Bottom Two? Susan/Tony & Cloris/Corky (see? Stop worrying Carrie Ann, she’s in the bottom, her time will come next week. And honestly, do we really need to see Susan dance again? Just sayin.)

Going home? On week six, heading out the door…Cloris/Corky. Somewhere, Carrie Ann is waving her arms in the air and woo-hooing. And the world is cheering. And yet, I’ll miss her. At least next week when I have to watch Susan. Twice. Think about it. Once she goes, I’m predicting next week, then this show rilly gets serious. Cloris actually makes a fairly dignified and sweet exit, along with being her wacky self…and remember, two Susan dances. Just sayin.

Tom says something about there being team dances next week, which I have no idea what he’s talking about, but it sounds interesting. As long as Susan does no hip hop, we’ll be okay.

Tune in tomorrow to see me smack Eddie around a bit more on Top Design, as I’m certain he’ll warrant the treatment. And don’t forget to enter this week’s contest. Anyone can guess…so do! See Monday’s post for the rules. See yesterday’s post for the latest booksigning info.

And? Well, DISH! I know you want to.

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