Well…
….not the fun-filled night I’d hoped for. Wah! Finale night and the stars danced, but, eh, color me not overly impressed. It was like they were just plum worn out and threw together the best they could under trying conditions. A shame. I almost wish we could have had just one dance apiece from them, just longer and more polished.
Overall, I liked Mel’sfirst dance best. Cute, well done, actual dancing going on. I spent most of their entire second dance going, “Oh, Maks.” How cute was he in his sneakers, trying to hip hop? Adorable, yes. A great dance effort, however? Not so much. I was really disappointed in the lack of ballroom content and felt the choreo really let her down.
Marie went the comic route both times and…honestly, where else could she go with this? She was fun and entertaining, but it was a bit frenetic and trying-too-hard for me and, therefore, a bit sloppy. Still, amusing and the doll idea was a good one in thought, just not as much in execution.
Julianne definitely came through with the best choreo for tonight, in both dances. They had the best dance content of all, if not all that great an execution. I think Helio’s enthusiasm and his relief in fulfilling all those lifts really got the crowd on his side.
I really had hoped Mel would knock them dead with their freestyle, and clinch the win. But the combination of going first (I would have loved a Marie, Helio, Mel appearance order) and not doing a particularly memorable last dance could give the win to Helio.
Ah well. I do think Marie will come in third, which is tons better than anyone hoped and deserving for the fun and entertainment she brought to the show. Then it will come down to Helio and Mel…and it’s anyone’s guess really. I think they do one more dance tomorrow night, but, of course, it doesn’t affect the outcome. Aaaand, we get everyone coming back. And Celine Dion.
Should be an interesting night, if nothing else.
So…who wins??
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Well I too was very disappointed.
Marie you have been here long enuf.
Very disappointed on all the freesytyle. Really expected more.
Mel and Max were on the chair and floor too much, was waiting for the dancing to start.
Helio - I watched he feet - he hardly moved them at all - yes the lifts/acrobatics were great. Cant believe the judges thought it v.g.
Rooting for Mel. Too bad it wasnt Mel and Sabrina in the finals. Again, what a travesty.
I am rooting for Mel. I have found her to be charming, funny and a wonderful dancer. Marie drives me crazy. I think she’s funny, but she doesn’t dance very well and she should have been gone weeks ago. Helio is adorable. He is fun and energetic (sometimes).
I was sick last night and fell asleep before 6, thank goodness for my DVR!
It was a very disappointing show for me… maybe all the work they put into last weeks show wore them out. I think Mel may have lost the competition last night.
i USED all my votes for Mel. Over the whole season I think he was the best. Helio was entertaining but his partner covers for his lack of skill at times. IMO. Marie I had to leave the room both times during her dance, it was just painful to watch. I didn’t like her mouthness at all and I got the impression she thought she did as well as Mak and Mel on the first dance. If she wins. grrr…..
Yeah, I found myself playing Christmas Hangman, I was a little bored.
For me it comes down to Helio and Mel. Like you said, it’s anyone’s guess.
I think Mel is the best dancer so my vote is for her. Unfortunately I live in Pittsburgh where there was a football game so I had to tape it the next morning and didn’t get to vote.