So, to the shock of no one, even those who really liked them, Jennie and Derek went home last night. I think we all knew Marie’s fans would keep her in, and Helio…well, I totally don’t understand Helio’s attraction, but, whatever. (Really, rewatch his dances and don’t look at Julianne. At all. The guy isn’t all that great. Watch his feet!)

However, I’m one of Marie’s fans, so I’m happy. (I know she’s not a great dancer, but she makes me happy when I watch her. I grin a lot and feel good. I need more of that in my day.) And, though Jennie is, by far, a better dancer, her wishy-washy-ness in regard to her standing on the show sort of makes me glad Marie is still there, too. No one can fault her drive. Well, they all have that. In spades. It’s been a very entertaining season. I’ve enjoyed it more than any other, and would have honestly been happy with any of the remaining 4 in the finals.

Mostly I am just happy Mel & Maks are it the finals. They’re my pick to win. I might even vote! (Which means I can’t watch it at 2 am like I normally do!)

So, on to the musical/dance guests. Avril I could take or leave. I thought it was kind of funny that the camera hardly showed any of Sabrina and Mark’s dance. I know, I know, but as a current contestant, I thought it was kind of over the top to bring them back as “guest dancers.” I realize it’s to promote the tour they’re all going on, but still. What little bit I did see I still thought was waaaaay too overwrought. Lighten up, Cheetah Girl. I know she’s good, but it didn’t make me miss having her on the show. The opposite, really. Which leaves us to discuss, Michael Flatley, Lord of….Gilligan’s Island? What the hell was that costume choice? It was like The Good Ship Lollipop…with Dancing Leprechauns! And I’ve never seen Riverdance, but does Flatley always spend that much time running around like a football coach on the sidelines? It was rather…odd. The man can clearly dance, so no faulting him there, and I really liked the performance in terms of the dance itself. I wish they’d been in more traditional clothes though. And he’d kept himself in the dance and not playing symphony conductor in search of a symphony. Just me? Possible.

Next week each team will have to dance a Judges Choice, and our favorite, the Freestyle! That is the one reason I’m sorry Derek is gone. I really wanted to see what he’d come up with. I’m hoping he comes back next season and gets a really good match.

Okay, so a great many of you Blog Babes guessed that Jennie was going home, but there can be only one winner in the Short SHaQ Week. And that winner is? Jill S! (No, not that Jill S. Shalvis already gets copies of my books. ) So, woohoo, New Jill S!! Thanks for playing!

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. I have been so thankful for your loyal support, your great good humor, your very kind thoughts for my pup and my family, and your wonderful Blog Babeness! You guys rock. It’s a pleasure to hang out with you all. Thanks for hanging in there with me!

I’ll be back Monday with more MAC and more SHaQ!

Until then….Gobble Till Ya Wobble!

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