Dancing with the Stars - Season 4

[Sazoo]

The fourth season of Dancing with the Stars begins on March 19th! :) I'm not fond of the new timeslot and I'm not super excited about the cast this season...but I'm still looking forward to the show nonetheless.

The ABC website now has photos and bios up for all of this season's performers. Here's a link:

Dancing with the Stars (http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars/index)

From abc.com:
In a Dancing with the Stars first, three athletes will dance to the finish in the fourth season of the hugely popular series, returning MONDAY, MARCH 19 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. Among the athletes are a current Olympic Gold Medalist, a member of the 1992 Men's U.S. Olympic Basketball Dream Team, and an undefeated female boxer - the first female athlete to compete on the series. Celebrities joining them include a singer/actor who stars alongside his daughter in one of the Disney Channel's most popular programs, a former member of one of the biggest selling music groups of all-time, and a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and activist for Adopt-A-Minefield.
Here's a link to the rest of the article (http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars/index?pn=about).

[camberne]

Before anything starts, I'm routing for Apolo Ohno!!

I wonder how Heather Mills is going to do... wonder if anyone is going to be a bit rude to her given the recent *ahem* goings-on in her life.

[isign]

My mom's a BIG Paul fan, and when I heard a rumor that Heather Mills was going to be on the show, she said she didn't want to watch because of that. However, my mom got hooked last year, so she'll be back :)

[sem426]

I think i'll have to root for Steve Sanders (aka Ian Ziering). I spent way too many hours of my life w/90210!!

[tinkerbelljenny]

Another IAN ZIERING fan here. Can't wait! Come on Steve Sanders!

[westamp]

The cast this year is just ehhh. Too bad Cheryl B is w/ Ian Ziering (not a fan of schmaltzy Steve S from 90210). Does that mean she will 3-peat with him?

I see they gave another geriatric dancer to Edyta (poor Edyta. Her real chance for the run was Joey last year).

Heather Mills...Yuck. I hope she gets voted off on the first round (sorry Jonathan R.). Can you tell I'm a fan of Paul? :p It's either her or Joey Fatone who actively dissed the show until it became a success (hypocrite).

I see Mario's girlfriend aka Sore Loser Karrr-ina is paired with Mr. Achy Breaky Heart himself. Not a fan of hers so maybe she'll be gone early too?

Hmmm...who does that leave with a remote chance? The b-ball player, Leeza, Leila & Paulina?

[LeslieR]

Oooh, I've been wondering who the dancers were this season. I only got semi-interested when I got to Apollo Anton Ohno and Vincent Pastore.:p

[alibaba]

I just heard on the radio that Vincent Pastore has backed out because he didn't realize how much training was involved. I guess he's never seen the show before! :confused: I wonder who they'll get now.

Another Ian Ziering fan here. God I was hooked on 90210! hehe. I'm hoping that Cheryl can work wonders with him. :)

[loving624]

Another Steve Sanders fan here! I bet he will be good with Cheryl.

I read that yesterday about Edtya and her partner. I wonder what they will do now.

That made me laugh about Karina and Billy Ray. I wonder if Mario and Karina are still dating?

[isign]

I was watching a ballroom championship last night on PBS. Tony D was on there, man he's hot.

[basianov]

Mario's girlfriend aka Sore Loser Karrr-ina

Why is she a sore loser? What did I miss here? :)

I like Edyta. I hope that because Pastore (allegedly) backed out, that doesn't mean she won't be on the show!

[westamp]

Why is she a sore loser? What did I miss here? :)

I like Edyta. I hope that because Pastore (allegedly) backed out, that doesn't mean she won't be on the show!

There was a lot of press last year when Emmit won and Mario and his gal were pouting and saying that "championship dancing" wasn't enough to win and she said she didn't think the best dancer won. Yada yada.

They were being ungracious. If it was on the football field and they said crap like that, they would have been jumped.

[westamp]

Cheers's Cliff to Join Dancing with the Stars (http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20013921,00.html)

Ratzenberger, who played Cliff Clavin on the popular barroom sitcom for 11 seasons, will take the place of actor Vincent Pastore, who dropped out of the competition earlier this week, claiming that the show's physical demands were too rigorous.

Edyta has a new partner! According to this article, JR isn't really a dancing novice so the learning curve probably won't be that high.

I'm a Cheers fan! Will we be seeing Norm with a beer in the audience too? :D

[camberne]

I love John Ratzenberger... he is such an underestimated person in so many respects. I'm still routing for Apolo Ohno, but I hope that John goes far!!

[jimmysgirl424]

I think I gotta root for Cliff (Ratzenberger) for this one! He was always one of my favorite characters on Cheers! :)

[ash0708]

I am so excited for this season, I can't hardly stand it! Although, I'm not sure I'll ever love anyone more than Emmitt and Drew.... I think I'll be rooting for John R. and Ian Ziering, although it will all depend on who wows me the first week! Get excited!!

[Adaya]

I was watching a ballroom championship last night on PBS. Tony D was on there, man he's hot.

I watched the show and saw him too. He is a pretty hot guy. Whew!!

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I was so surprised to see Vincent Pastore in the first place. Heck, he could barely do Celebrity Fit Club activities without passing out, much less this show.

Can't wait for the show to begin though I'm not really interested in any of the celebs. I guess I'll have to pick a fav or two once the show starts.

[alibaba]

Bumping up for tonight....

Anyone else excited for a new season?? I'm curious who's gonna be the one's to surprise us with how well they dance. :p

[isign]

I'm so excited for the new season to start. My parents just got a DVR and I taught my mom how to record things so we can both watch it since she got hooked last season.

I have to say though that I'm getting tired of the comments about Heather's leg possibly coming off. Seriously people like her do all different types of activities and have no problems.

[granada]

I'll be watching tonight! :)

So, are Mario and Kaw-eena no longer together?

[imagirliegirl]

I thought it was funny how Joey's nickname is fat-one. I'm glad Kym got a better partner this year. I'm rooting for her. I think it would be great to see Cheryl make it far as well.

I was secretly sort of glad that Karina and Billy Ray got such low scores. She was such a pouty pants last season. I'd love nothing more than to see her go home early.

[~queen~]

How friggin gorgeous and sexy is Laila Ali? That is, until she opens her mouth. :rolleyes:

[alibaba]

I'm secretly hoping Karina gets booted early too. ;)

I think so far my favorites were Ian, Joey and Laila Ali. Clyde Drexler surprised me though. I think he *might* be a contender.

Did anyone else think that new dancer Brian was a little full of himself?

[imagirliegirl]

Did anyone else think that new dancer Brian was a little full of himself?

Do you mean the gay one who's dancing with Miss America? He is waaaaay too smiley. Freaks me out a little. :eek:

[alibaba]

LOL! Yes that's him. I think one of the judges commented on his smiling too! He's such a pretty boy!! :p

[sem426]

How fitting that Karina got an awful partner this year. They will be gone very soon.

Loving my Steve Sanders (Ian Ziering for non 90210'ers). he rocked!

[wendalah]

Dammit, I missed it last night! How did Heather Mills do?

[JenniferEC]

I thought Heather did okay, but her dress and hair took away from her dancing.

I'm going to root for Cliff Claven.

[imagirliegirl]

I thought Heather did okay, but her dress and hair took away from her dancing.


I agree. Her dress was uuuugly.

[loving624]

I was so excited this was on last night!

Loved Ian and Joey, thought Billy Ray and Karina did horrible. Betcha they are the first ones off.

[kd 9.21.02]

I was prepared to not like Heather Mills AT ALL. But she seems like a really good sport.

I was impressed with her dancing. Her partner said they can't put weight on her prosthetic leg; that has GOT to be incredibly difficult for ballroom dancing.

I liked so many people last night... Ian, Joey, Laila, Clyde.

Fatone is a great entertainer. So fun to watch. If Clyde can start shaking it up a bit, he could be a contender. He has the footwork (or so it seems).

[granada]

Do you mean the gay one who's dancing with Miss America? He is waaaaay too smiley. Freaks me out a little. :eek:

OMG, totally. When he was introducing himself, I think he used the word "HOT." I was like, you're kidding me. :rolleyes:

I also really like Apollo Ohno. He's got good hip action, hehe. But if he's training, competing and doing this show, that seems a bit much.

[SiValleySteph]

How friggin gorgeous and sexy is Laila Ali? That is, until she opens her mouth. :rolleyes:

I was half asleep while watching - did she say anything in particular? I just remember her saying that she's the best at what she does and her partner is the best at what he does so they should be good.

[camberne]

I really enjoyed last night's show!! Here's my take:

Ian Ziering - He did really well and I was rather impressed with him. I don't think he's the best at this level, but certainly has the potential to improve and do big things within the competition.

Paulina Porizkova - She looked really nice, although REALLY tense. I wasn't really too impressed with her dancing in general, but for someone who compares her grace to that of Bullwinkle, she was quite graceful.

Billy Ray Cyrus - I can't stand to look at him, he just really grates on my nerves. That said, I got a kick out of seeing him dance because he SO reminded me of my husband and me when we started taking ballroom dancing lessons. He's so unsure of himself and awkward. I don't see him lasting long, thank goodness.

Leeza Gibbons - Can the woman smile any more?? That's what struck me most during her performance - she smiled the entire time! She was very tentative on her foot placement and seemed like she was trying too hard and not relaxed in the least bit. I love her enthusiasm and hope that she can relax and do better next week.

Joey Fatone - I was not an NSYNC fan, and didn't really know anything about him aside from "boy band"... so didn't think much of him before I saw him. I love his personality!! OMG, he was cracking me up! Then he danced a great dance. He'll go far.

Laila Ali - She did better than I thought she would do, and she looked great. I even thought her attitude was appropriate for what she does. She and whatshisname are both no-nonsense people, so they should do well as partners. It will be interesting, because she did really well in my opinion.

Clyde Drexler - Even though he was on-beat, the rhythm seemed so slow to me. Maybe because he's so tall it just felt that way?? I don't want to compare him to either Jerry Rice or my sweetheart, Emmitt Smith, but they were both so animated. I hope that he can come out of his shell and step it up a bit. He can do the technical stuff, he just needs to get some charisma to shine through to sell it!

Shandi Finnessey - Well, the judge said it when he coined them as Barbie and Ken. I'm not feeling the love for them, but I thought she danced pretty well.

John Ratzenberger - I thought he did really well, but I felt (like I did with Clyde) that he was moving in slow motion at times. Maybe it's just in comparison to how compelling Jerry Springer was last season. I hope that he comes alive a bit more next week.

Heather Mills - I don't like her. However, for what she has to work with, I thought that she did amazingly well. She can put weight on her prosthetic, but they have to be careful because they don't always know how the prosthetic is going to react to the weight. At this moment in time, with all the soldiers who are coming home with one leg, no legs, partial legs (in addition to those coming home with other disabilities), I really felt moved at how well she did and how those newly-disabled men and women have someone they can look at for inspiration and hope. Her dress was hideous and her hair was awful... I hope she looks better next week.

Apolo Ohno - He was my call before the season started and I'm going to stick with him. OMG, his hips were amazing! Let me tell you, "latin motion" is not an easy thing to get down and master when you're trying to do the dances too! It's going to be a tough battle for him to do the dances in between his skating schedules, but I hope he can do it!! I loved him!!

So, now after seeing them, my favorites are the guys. The women just aren't doing anything for me. Maybe Laila and Leeza if she can loosen up.

[May27JnJ]

Heather Mills - I don't like her. However, for what she has to work with, I thought that she did amazingly well. She can put weight on her prosthetic, but they have to be careful because they don't always know how the prosthetic is going to react to the weight. At this moment in time, with all the soldiers who are coming home with one leg, no legs, partial legs (in addition to those coming home with other disabilities), I really felt moved at how well she did and how those newly-disabled men and women have someone they can look at for inspiration and hope. Her dress was hideous and her hair was awful... I hope she looks better next week.




I like what you said about people looking to her for inspiration and hope. One of my friends has to get her leg amputated. She was also hurt in a car accident. She was telling me that Heather IS an inspiration to her and that she can't wait to get her prosthetic so that she can dance like her. It was just neat you said something about that. I hope she does well just so my friend will have a little light at the end of her tunnel! :D

[DisneyGirl]

I never really watched the show before, but when I found out Apolo was going to be on I figured I just had to watch. i just love that guy to pieces.

Last night my favs were....I loved Ian, Joey & Apolo.


going home: Billy ray

[mgrace]

I had never watched the show before last night, and only caught the last two dancers, but I'm rooting for Ian and John. Heather Mills dress and hair were hideous. Did she pick it out herself?

[DisneyGirl]

I just heard on Inside Edition that Billy ray set a record on the show: The lowest score ever.

[villanelle75]

I don't know if Heather picked the hair and dress herself, but I remeber during soem show filler last season, they showed the wardrobe process. The stars and dancers were clearly involved in costume design, which leads me to beleive that at a minimum, Heather saw the design and approved it. It could be different in the first few rounds I guess, or something has changed, but considerign what everyone else was wearing, I tend to think not.

I do think her costume will work against her since she looked so ridiculous. Also, her hands and arms were awkward, though I suppose that could be to compensate a bit for her balance issues.

Part of me want Billy Ray to stay around another week or two. I'm not even sure why, but I'd prefer that someone like Barbie/Shandi go home. She wasn't bad, just really boring.

[ejs]

Why did Billy Ray Cyrus get to perform to his own song? I think it was actually a recording of him singing, and not the house band performing. Other singers have been on the show before and haven't done that. Why him? And his plug for his album was inappropriate, IMO. If every celebrity starts to plug their schtick, I'll be disappointed.

[loving624]

Haha. I kind of thought Billy Ray may have had the lowest score ever, but I wasnt sure. That is so funny. Haha

[jimmysgirl424]

OMG...I completely spaced that the show was on last night. (Okay, I forgot about it entirely) :( :mad: I'm sitting here praying that my DVR 'remembered' that I recorded it last season and automatically set itself up to do so again. Its done that with other shows that I watch, so I remain hopeful till I get home to check.

If not...guess I'll tune in tonight so I can at least watch the recap and first elimination.

[ducgal]

If you missed the show last night, you can still see the dances.

Next week before the Tuesday results show at 9p, there will be a recap show at 8p with all the performances from last night and next week's Monday show.

[imagirliegirl]

Heather was pretty impressive tonight. That little walkover thing was crazy. I couldn't do that and I have 2 good legs! I think she will definitely be an inspiration to other amputees.

Her outfit was much better tonight, too!

I don't know what to think of Laila. Her mambo wasn't bad but she's so athletic looking. It's hard for me to see her as a sexy dancer when she looks ready to kick someone's butt.

[Sandie78]

Haha. I kind of thought Billy Ray may have had the lowest score ever, but I wasnt sure. That is so funny. Haha

I'm pretty sure Master P. got an 8 (total) once, which would be lower than Billy Ray's score.

[kd 9.21.02]

I don't know what to think of Laila. Her mambo wasn't bad but she's so athletic looking. It's hard for me to see her as a sexy dancer when she looks ready to kick someone's butt.

I agree that she is (obviously) athletic and does not have the typical ballroom dancer bod, but I think she looks fantastic out there. I think she's the one everyone would be staring out if there were a few good couples on the dance floor at once. She really works it. And it's nice to see a gal with strength out there. Certainly better than the Barbie-like contestants who are graceful and lean but lacking in everything else.

No one was awful tonight though, IMO. (Though I must admit... I fast forwarded through Leeza's number. She's just a little boring to watch and I had work to do.)

[jlo2be]

I thought Laila was hot! She certainly had the attitude down and she was working the hip action. She moves really well on the dance floor.

I like Joey as well. He's very entertaining and fun.

Apollo and his partner as so cute together. They make a great pair and I thought their dance was wonderful.

[~queen~]

I also thought Laila was hot! She was the ONLY woman of the group to put some movement into her hips. All the rest barely even shimmied. Her voice still IRKS me. She is so pretty, but sounds so masculine. Ugh.

Honorable mention goes to Heather because her routine was definitely one of the most difficult. I still hated the outfit though!

Billy Ray was a big suprise this week! Much improved. I think he may be going home, but I would like to see how much better Karina (gosh, I don't like her, but I *have* to give her props for making him look so much better this week!) can continue to make him.

Overall, I didn't see anyone really do badly, every single person seems to be taking this very seriously this time around.

[villanelle75]

There certianly isn't anyone this time that clearly needs to go home. I was trying to decide last night who I least wanted to see more of and for me, that's Clyde. He just doesn't do anything for me, and his personality doesn't draw me in either.

[diam124]

Does anyone else think this season is kind of boring? There just really isn't anyone that I really want to watch.

[nuhmah]

I agree that this season is slightly boring - there is no one eye catching, you know?

I thought that Shandi was *horrible*. Very boring and uninspiring to watch, I thought.

[ash0708]

I actually really enjoyed last night's show! I LOVED Apollo and his partner and liked Laila and Joey as well. And of course, I just love John Ratzenburger, because Cheers is my all time favorite show. I was also impressed with Heather, as much as I don't like her, I thought she did a great job. If I hadn't known she had an artificial limb, I definitely wouldn't have known from that performance. Kudos to her!

[granada]

I really like Apollo, and I like Joey's partner, so I hope they stay around.

Does Ian creep anyone else out? It bugs me the way he keeps rubbing/caressing Cheryl's arm. Dude, the dance is over.

[imagirliegirl]

Argh! :mad:

A commercial cut into the show right when they were announcing who was sent home! Then it cut in twice when they were talking! All I saw was a little blip with Paulina! I assume that's who got sent home.

[dnagirl]

The scoring seems much lower this season at the beginning than last season.

I think my fav right now is Ian Ziering (I never would've thought I'd be saying this). He's pretty good and looks relaxed and like he's having a great time out there. Agreed though that no star is that interesting.

[camberne]

I started going back to school at night, so now I'm reduced to watching this on TiVo when I catch the time. I just finished watching the result show (watched the dancing when I called off of work yesterday... shhhh), and I was not disappointed. I thought that Paulina was pretty, but she just doesn't have anything to really build on. I don't like Shandi, so it wouldn't have bothered me to see her leave either!

Until Laila performed, I thought Heather's mambo was the best of the ladies... and we all know that I'm not a Heather fan (other than her inspiration to others with physical disabilities). Laila was the only woman who moved her hips, and made me say "wow"! I have been taking ballroom dancing lessons for several months and the "latin motion" is something that I can do on its own, but not while I'm working on getting the steps of the dance down.

I was so impressed with Apolo again, liked Joey and Ian, and was really impressed by the rally of Billy Ray. I still can't stand to look at him, but he really nailed the footwork on the quickstep! I'm still not feeling it from any of the women besides Heather and Laila, or from Clyde or John. Even in the quickstep, I felt like they were moving in slow motion.

[Sophia]

I heard on TV this morning that ABC had "technical issues" last night and that's why it cut out when they announced Paulina was the one going home. They showed at least part of what was supposed to air.

[kd 9.21.02]

When it came down to Paulina and Miss USA, I thought for sure Miss USA was going home. Neither can really dance but I thought Paulina would have received more votes because she's fun and funny while Miss USA is just "blah" (IMO). Oh well. It's not like Paulina would have gone very far anyway. I did love her last costume though. So cute. It definitely made me think of a young American girl in Cuba.

[basianov]

Laila is my favorite. She is really expressive and fun to watch. Of the guys, I think Joey Fatone is actually doing a really great job, and Apolo is doing fairly well. Ian Ziering is also doing well. Although we know Cliff doesn't really have the best chance to win, it is also really fun to watch him. :)

[kd 9.21.02]

One thing about Ian... He's a little too sappy for me. I know he's a sweet guy (or so he seems) and I liked when they showed his dad at the rehearsal.

But last night when he was asked about pressure and said "Pressure make diamonds," I almost hurled. Cheesy! ;)

[imagirliegirl]

Ian seems like Joey last season, he is such the cheeseball. Although he's yet to be as annoying as Joey, but the season is young. :)

I think Joey is doing a good job, which is what I would expect considering he was a performer who did a lot of dancing in the past. Granted it's not ballroom, but still, if he came out there and sucked I would be shocked. I l-o-v-e Kym. She is so adorable and I'm really happy she's got a good partner this year.

I'm glad Paulina is gone.

I hope the next to go are: Shandi, Leeza, Billy Ray and Clyde (in that order). Clyde's not a horrible dancer but he just doesn't have the charisma that Emmitt had last season.

I predict a Joey/Ian finale.

Did anyone else catch that Apollo's partner is 18?! I was shocked! She doesn't look quite that young.

[villanelle75]

I'd like to see Shandi and Clyde go next. For some reason, Billy Ray has sort of won me over. That may change if he sucks again next week, though.

I think the final 4 should be Leila, Joey, Ian, and Apollo.

[meganth]

I would have much rather seen Leeza go over Paulina or even Shandi.

My favorites are Leila, Joey and Ian.

And even though i think Heather is a psycho bitch, she's actually impressing me a little. I do think the only reason she's on this show is to gain American fame since not many people know about her here.

Was that Robbie Williams in the audience? I saw Brian Austin Greene - i think he and IZ are still BFFs since the 90210 days.

[villanelle75]

I have to say that the Heather situation is weird for me. The first week that she danced, they made a big deal about talking about how she didn't' want special consideration because of her leg. But i think she is clearly getting it. What she has done is very, very impressive and shows a lot of resolve and strength. But I the judges were cooing over her on Monday, again, and I am certain much of it was only because of her leg. her dance, for an amputee, was spectacularly impressive, and she is an inspiration. But she has sloppy arms and hands when she dances, her legs, armds, and hands are always bent and messy, and she is not at all graceful. Any other dancer performing that way wouldn't have gotten the comments she did. If they want to hold her up as a great example of what an amputee can do, and of what perseverance can get you, I think that's great. But then don't make a big show of saying you are going to treat her like any other contestant, when you clearly don't.

[camberne]

I can see what you're saying, Villanelle, but I think Heather's mambo was better than any of the other womens' with the obvious exception of Laila. It was far from perfect, but she had more life and pizazz in her routine than Paulina, Shandi, and Leeza!

[~queen~]

But she has sloppy arms and hands when she dances, her legs, armds, and hands are always bent and messy, and she is not at all graceful.

Yeah, totally agree. However, I do recall that Len said something about that her first time out - then he praised her again.

[framboise]

I think Apolo is my favorite so far. He's not a spectacular dancer, but they both look like they're having a great time which makes them fun to watch.

However, the most exciting thing about last night's results was listening to Samantha Harris flub her lines! :eek: Man, she was saying some crazy stuff! Did anyone catch it? We rewound several times because we couldn't figure out what she was saying. She was constantly slurring words, repeating herself, saying stuff that she clearly wasn't supposed to say. It was absurd! It sounded like she was drinking on the job or something!

[westamp]

I really like Apollo, and I like Joey's partner, so I hope they stay around.

Does Ian creep anyone else out? It bugs me the way he keeps rubbing/caressing Cheryl's arm. Dude, the dance is over.

No you're not the only one. He started looking creepy as he got older. He just looks sleazy to me...

[camberne]

However, the most exciting thing about last night's results was listening to Samantha Harris flub her lines! :eek: Man, she was saying some crazy stuff! Did anyone catch it? We rewound several times because we couldn't figure out what she was saying. She was constantly slurring words, repeating herself, saying stuff that she clearly wasn't supposed to say. It was absurd! It sounded like she was drinking on the job or something!Ah, if I had only known!! Through the beauty of TiVo, I just fast-forwarded through most of the show except when they were announcing who was safe, etc. and then to the elimination. An hour-long show reduced to five minutes!! :)

It would have been fun to see Samantha totally flub up!

[Adaya]

Villanelle, I think I tend to agree with you about Heather.

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Don't have a clear fav just yet. So far I really Laila, Joey, and Apollo. And Ian is pulling up the rear on favs for me. I don't really totally dislike anyone. I guess I can say I dislike certain performances at this point, but no one is sticking out sorely just yet.

[ducgal]

Was that Robbie Williams in the audience? I saw Brian Austin Greene - i think he and IZ are still BFFs since the 90210 days.

That was Robbie Williams.

I was surprised that Paulina went before Shandi, just because I can't imagine anyone voting for Shandi.

[framboise]

Ah, if I had only known!! Through the beauty of TiVo, I just fast-forwarded through most of the show except when they were announcing who was safe, etc. and then to the elimination. An hour-long show reduced to five minutes!! :)

It would have been fun to see Samantha totally flub up!

The beauty of TiVo is exactly what allowed us to keep watching it over and over & laugh about what the heck she was drinking! :p

[dnagirl]

Also what is up with Samantha Harris's hair this season. It looks like she's wearing a wig or has just way too much volume in all the wrong places. I always love her dresses though.

[alibaba]

Also what is up with Samantha Harris's hair this season. It looks like she's wearing a wig or has just way too much volume in all the wrong places. I always love her dresses though.

Does she seem overly tanned too or is it just me?? My father commented on how dark and fake tanned she looked! ;) I too noticed that she was slurring her words.

[basianov]

My father commented on how dark and fake tanned she looked!

Are you talking about Samantha or Edyta? ;) Edyta is always so dark on the show ... I think it looks so unnatural on her!

[wendalah]

A little late to the game here, but I just caught up with the show this week. I was bummed they sent Paulina home. I think she is so cute!

My favorite so far is Apollo. I think Heather is a psychobitch, but I have to admit she is doing well, and she looks great--so skinny!

[southerner]

I've never watched this show and happened to catch part of it this week. Have a question: do they dance w/ the same people every week?

I don't even know some of those "stars." :o

[lml41981]

I've never watched this show and happened to catch part of it this week. Have a question: do they dance w/ the same people every week?

I don't even know some of those "stars." :o
Yeah, those are their partners for the entire season.

I don't know some of them, either. ;)

[imagirliegirl]

Dang, Heather is good. Did anyone see her jive? She's better than most of the others.

[nuhmah]

I've never watched this show and happened to catch part of it this week. Have a question: do they dance w/ the same people every week?

Yep! They dance with the same people. What I don't understand is how they decide which dance they are going to dance? How do they decide who does the Jive and who does the Tango?

[imagirliegirl]

Yep! They dance with the same people. What I don't understand is how they decide which dance they are going to dance? How do they decide who does the Jive and who does the Tango?

I think they get to pick between the two.

[Sazoo]

I think they get to pick between the two.
I don't think so, I think they are assigned. Some weeks all of the female celebrities get one dance and the male celebrities get another dance, other times it's mixed up. If they got to pick, they might end up with everyone choosing the same dance, which would make the show more boring to watch - one tango after another after another, etc. *shrug*

I really have no idea how it works exactly, but I just really think they are assigned their dances from week to week.

[kd 9.21.02]

Who decides on the music?

[westamp]

Who decides on the music?

I've read the producers give the pro dancers a list of songs that they can use (meaning they got clearance from the record companies). Joey & Elaine must really have a sense of humor to dance to Star Wars of all things...

[Adaya]

I just have to say that I love Maksim. Lord help me! I am so jealous of Laila Ali that she gets to practice and dance with him every week. That hussy!! ;) I mean I was just watching the pros do the paso doble and he is so buff and cut up, and just....so damn fine!!

They must stay around for a long time because I just need to drool week after week. LOL!! I read his bio on abc.com and it says that he recently split with his dancing partner. Guess I better get these happy feet in gear. Hee hee!!:D

[cantwait]

Adaya, welcome to the Maks obsession. I lurve him. Come on over to his forum, he posts there sometimes and he is a real sweetheart.

www.maksimchmerkovskiy.com

I am stoked for the paso this week! And buh bye, Shandi and Brian. Somebody over at TWOP cracked me up when they said Brian reminded them of Lady Elaine Fairchild on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. He was just too orange and grinny for me.

[imagirliegirl]

I'm glad about the results. I didn't like Shandi all that much. I'd like to see Clyde go next. He just doesn't have charisma.

[Adaya]

Adaya, welcome to the Maks obsession. I lurve him. Come on over to his forum, he posts there sometimes and he is a real sweetheart.

www.maksimchmerkovskiy.com



Thanks for letting me know about the forum. I've checked out the website, but I haven't gotten past the main page and the pictures. LOL! I know...just sad. but dayum, that man makes me moist. :D

[jesvet]

Adaya, welcome to the Maks obsession. I lurve him. Come on over to his forum, he posts there sometimes and he is a real sweetheart.

www.maksimchmerkovskiy.com

I am stoked for the paso this week! And buh bye, Shandi and Brian. Somebody over at TWOP cracked me up when they said Brian reminded them of Lady Elaine Fairchild on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. He was just too orange and grinny for me.

ROTFLMAO!! I really need to get to TWOP more often, those are some of the wittiest people ever over there.

[gayle]

Glad Shandi is gone, such a Barbie doll and a crap dancer. Paulina deserved to go too, though she seemed like a sweetheart.

I think Laila is the top contender currently, Joey, Ian and Apollo are up there as well.

I hope they keep Clyde around a little while. The man is actually quite graceful, just unsure of himself. They should have tried to pair him with a slightly taller partner, the height difference is hurting him and making him hesitant which is the biggest flaw I see in his dancing. Heck, they should keep him on just because he seems so genuinely nice and has the most beautiful smile ever!!!

Add me to the Maksim fan club, hubba hubba and then some.

[westamp]

Glad Shandi is gone, such a Barbie doll and a crap dancer. Paulina deserved to go too, though she seemed like a sweetheart.

I think Laila is the top contender currently, Joey, Ian and Apollo are up there as well.

I hope they keep Clyde around a little while. The man is actually quite graceful, just unsure of himself. They should have tried to pair him with a slightly taller partner, the height difference is hurting him and making him hesitant which is the biggest flaw I see in his dancing. Heck, they should keep him on just because he seems so genuinely nice and has the most beautiful smile ever!!!

Add me to the Maksim fan club, hubba hubba and then some.

They should have given Edyta to Clyde. She is taller than the current girl.

Mak started looking good after Willa (for better or worse) took him to her hairdresser for a haircut.:)

[msnicolea]

I'm totally pulling for Steve Sanders!

[alibaba]

I'm totally pulling for Steve Sanders!

Hee hee! Me too!! It's too bad he messed up his footwork and the very end. I would have loved to see him get some 9's!

I can't wait for Billy Ray to leave. There is just something about him I can't stand. :p

[msnicolea]

You know, I'm not a fan of Billy Ray's in general, but I like how hard he is trying--even counting out loud, which I think is adorable!

[isign]

I don't like Karina, and I'm ready for her to go. I love Maks, but I also love Tony.

[Adaya]

Did anyone know that Ashley Delgrosso is expecting? I sure didn't. Here's a link to a pic of her at the release of the DWTS workout dvd.

Pic (http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/73812597.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934AEA4ECF4B436E775FD0E53ADA237CE8 )

Here's a little eye candy for us Maks fans. :D
YUM (http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/73812588.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934AEA4ECF4B436E771C6C4407F9FC01A3 )

[camberne]

I had to stay away from this thread all week. I JUST finished watching this week's dance episode today!! And, then to discover that my TiVo didn't record the results show!! I'm glad that Shandi is gone! Whew!

I agree about Billy Ray... I can't stand him, but how endearing is it to watch him counting as he's dancing??

I loved that Leeza got good marks for her Tango, because it was something that I totally recognized! That is the Tango that we've been learning in our dance class for the last 7 months... and usually what we see on the TV barely resembles what we've learned! So, it was nice to see that even the basic techniques done well are rewarded!!

I didn't love Apolo as much this week, just because I didn't like the theme of their dance... but I still love him the best. Joey is such a close second for me, though!! I loved that he danced to Star Wars and that his partner's costume was in tribute to the notorious gold bikini!

I just don't like Clive... he seems like a very sweet, shy guy... but he just doesn't have the spark to sell the dance. He barely does a move, you can't see the dance, because he's so drawn into himself. Dancing is about joy and passion and letting your inhabitions go and letting your body move... and he just isn't letting himself do that.

Laila was just WOW again. And, still against my inner self, I liked Heather.

[westamp]

Did anyone know that Ashley Delgrosso is expecting? I sure didn't. Here's a link to a pic of her at the release of the DWTS workout dvd.

Pic (http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/73812597.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934AEA4ECF4B436E775FD0E53ADA237CE8 )

Here's a little eye candy for us Maks fans. :D
YUM (http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/73812588.jpg?v=1&c=NewsMaker&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934AEA4ECF4B436E771C6C4407F9FC01A3 )

Yup I knew Ashley was preggers. I found her website (http://www.ashlydelgrosso.com/page/page/3852328.htm) awhile back.

[udsweetpea]

Oooh... I have my 90210 crush on Ian again. Loved that dance tonight!

[Rose]

I didn't know Ashley was expecting. I was wondering why she wasn't on this season, I guess that explains it. She looks cute!

[imagirliegirl]

What a boring night. Kym and Joey were the best but I don't think their dance was that phenomenal either. I just think it was good compared to the others so they got a high score.

I'm guessing John & Edyta or Clyde and his partner (don't remember her name) will be in the bottom 2.

[ash0708]

I absolutely loved Joey and Kim and Apolo and Julianne. They were great!! I think Leeza needs to go, with Clyde in the bottom 2 (although, I think he is precious). There are some really great people on this show, I'll be sad to see any of them go.

[Adaya]

It was a boring night and some pretty bad dancing too. Joey and his partner were great, but no one else really stands out other than that couple.

[~queen~]

I thought Apolo and Julienne were pretty good this week. They definitely had the most romantic waltz.

*Sigh* as much as I don't like Katrina, I did feel bad for her when she was crying in the bathroom when it appeared Billy Ray wasn't even listening to what she was trying to teach him. I can't imagine how frustrating that must be.

And Leeza was downright horrible (although at 50, she looked dayum hot in that dress!) Bottom two, John & Leeza with Leeza going home.

[kd 9.21.02]

I completely forgot that Ian did a lot of stage work. He really does have decent showmanship. Surprisingly I find him kinda fun to watch (not that last night's performance was all that though).

How cute is John's 91-year-old mom?!

[basianov]

I really enjoyed Apolo and Julianne's waltz. They have a lot of chemistry between them and it was fun to watch! They keep referring to them as the youngest couple. Although I know that Julianne is 18, isn't Apolo in his 20s?

I thought Kym/Joey's dance was great - lots of fire. Very good. Everybody else's paso dobles were really boring. I was hoping that Laila would bring it, but she was very stiff, unfortunately.

I have a soft spot for John Ratzenberger... when they received their criticism, John actually apologized to Edyta and it broke my heart. Aw. I hiope they survive tonight!

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Please God - NO MORE PASO DOBLES TO BON JOVI!!

It was the kiss of death last season for Vivica A. Fox and it should be the death of Leeza as well. It was so bad, I skipped through it the second I heard the music and just listened to the judges comments.

[imagirliegirl]

Please God - NO MORE PASO DOBLES TO BON JOVI!!

Ugh I know!!

And what was with Laila and Maksim's Paso to that ridiculous music? It didn't suit the dance at all.

I was really excited for Paso night but it was such a let down.

[Sandie78]

And what was with Laila and Maksim's Paso to that ridiculous music? It didn't suit the dance at all.



I agree. That was not the right kind of music at all.

[alibaba]

So what did everyone think?? I was so happy to see Drew coming flying in dancing to Big and Rich. When they first started dancing I was thinking back to when Cheryl and Drew first danced to it and two seconds later there he was. :D

I'm kinda sad Leeza went before Billy Ray but I guess he's got a pretty big fan base.

[loving624]

Drew was AWESOME last night, I had it on DVR and watched it twice. I loved how they did that! He is so great.

I wasn't really surprised at the bottom 2. I really dont like Clyde though.

[~queen~]

Yeah, Drew was a highlight to the show. He looked so happy to be there too! I noticed that the true enthusiasm he had for dancing with Cheryl is what is missing with the contestants this season. They want to do it, but they see it as a chore, not as something that they are really excited about. I noticed the difference as soon as I saw Drew come out.

[westamp]

Yeah, Drew was a highlight to the show. He looked so happy to be there too! I noticed that the true enthusiasm he had for dancing with Cheryl is what is missing with the contestants this season. They want to do it, but they see it as a chore, not as something that they are really excited about. I noticed the difference as soon as I saw Drew come out.

Yes this year's group is very lackluster. No one really has that charisma like Drew & Emmit (heck even Jerry Rice & Jerry Springer!). I really cannot stand Joey Fatone. He is so cheesy. The butt in the air dancing doesn't look good either. :rolleyes:

[westamp]

Samantha Harris: It's a Baby, Not a Boob Job (http://usmagazine.com/samantha_harris_its_a_baby_not_a_boob_job)

Dancing with the Stars hostess Samantha Harris, 33, will be waltzing into motherhood with hubby Michael Hess.

Now we know why she sounds incoherent sometimes. She's preggers! :)

[wendalah]

How cute is John's 91-year-old mom?!

I wanted to vote for John just because of her! I thought she was adorable.

[imagirliegirl]

Super cute how they brought Drew out! We DVR'd it but I was just going to delete it.

Drew is a really good dancer! He looks like one of the guys out there.

[ejs]

Apolo and Julianne were great!!! Laila was good, too.

[ash0708]

I LOVE Apolo and Julianne!! They are my favorites this season, by far. They are so fun to watch and I love them together!! I also really like Joey and Kym, I thought their rumba was better than the score they received. There is something about Laila that bothers me, can't put my finger on it, but she is not my fave.

[~queen~]

I was very surprised they scored Laila so high as well. ash0708, I was right with you about something about her performance, then I realized, it's not so much her, its the choreography! It SUCKS!!! Sorry Maxs, love how you look, but your dances are BORING compared to others! When Apolo & Julianne came out, I realized it. They were fantastic AND they told a story. Makes it more interesting to watch.

[LeslieR]

Do you guys find that the music doesn't go with the dance a lot of times? Maybe it's just the band's rendition of the songs? I dunno. The band is awesome, don't get me wrong, but their version of the song Apolo and Julianne danced to was horrible (for example). Their dancing was awesome, but I was so distracted by the song. The dance was supposed to be sexy and I felt the song took away from the sexiness.

Something else I became really annoyed with last night was all of the stars' previous commitments. Don't do the show if you can't do the work! Clyde was HORRIBLE. The man can't dance to begin with, but that was just pitiful. Ditto Billy Ray. I don't feel sorry for them one bit that they had busy weeks and could barely fit in practices-they knew going into the show what their schedules would be like.:mad:

[meganth]

It's Laila face that bothers me. She's always making that sneer, which is very unsexy.

[loving624]

I only saw the first 1/2, so I didnt see Billy Ray, but I have to agree with Carrie's comment that Clyde is the worst dancer. It was painful to watch last night. His hips didnt move at all and it was horrible. I hope he goes soon.

[imagirliegirl]

Do you guys find that the music doesn't go with the dance a lot of times? Maybe it's just the band's rendition of the songs? I dunno. The band is awesome, don't get me wrong, but their version of the song Apolo and Julianne danced to was horrible (for example). Their dancing was awesome, but I was so distracted by the song. The dance was supposed to be sexy and I felt the song took away from the sexiness.


Yeah I've been noticing that all season. Some of the songs are just ridiculous. Like Laila and Maksim's song last week. It was weird this week, too. It was hard to think it was a "sexy" dance to that Corinne Bailey Rae song. I've found the music very distracting.

I also think this season is pretty boring. Clyde and Billy ray were just awful last night. John was pretty bad, too. He's like Jerry but with less personality.

[ejs]

Does anyone know how the song selection works? IIRC, the dancers have said something like, "we found out we got xyz song" but at other times it seems that they have picked the song themselves.

[villanelle75]

I seem to recall reading somethign last year about song selection. IIRC, the article I read said that at the beginning of the season (I think, or maybe it was before each dance), the dancers submit songs that they would like to dance to. Then, the producers see what they can get the rights to. So sometimes, the dancer will get a song that they had requested and hoped for, while other times, either because the producers couldn't get the rights or because they just thought another song would be better, the dancers might get a random song assigned to them.

[Adaya]

So what did you all think about Heather's fall? Do you think Lisa should have taken off a point for that?

[LeslieR]

I thought ABC chose the songs, but I don't know why I thought that.:confused:

I think Heather's fall could have happened to anyone. Didn't she say her foot slipped? I don't think she should get special treatment nor do I think Heather wants it. I hate to say it, but I actually kinda like her.:o

[Adaya]

I think Heather's fall could have happened to anyone. Didn't she say her foot slipped? I don't think she should get special treatment nor do I think Heather wants it. I hate to say it, but I actually kinda like her.:o

I don't think she wants special treatment either, but she seems to get it sometimes. She gets these over the top comments about things that maybe others wouldn't because they don't have an artificial leg. She shakes her shimmy a little bit much and does an illegal lift and the judges are all goo goo ga ga.

It annoys me about her that the first 2 weeks or somewhere early in the competition that she and her partner kept choreographing moves where both of her feet left the ground. She almost did it again last night with that little move on the steps. It makes me wonder if she's trying to overcompensate or something.

FTR, I don't dislike Heather. I'm actually indifferent. Don't know much about her to make any kind of judgement either way.

eta: I called the judgeCarrie Ann, Lisa above....my bad. What was I thinking? :rolleyes:

[Rose]

I think she should have lost a point because she is in a competition. It doesn't take away from what she can do though. I really didn't like her dance last night. It was too much shimmying and not enough moves.

[imagirliegirl]

So what did you all think about Heather's fall? Do you think Lisa should have taken off a point for that?

Definitely. They would have taken points off for anyone else. She could have stood on her good leg and not fallen. It was an unnecessary risk. I know she's trying to be tough and she does a great job, but you wouldn't try to balance on a sprained ankle like that. It just seemed uncalled for. She's been doing so great, I don't know why they did that.

[udsweetpea]

Who got voted off tonight?

[imagirliegirl]

We don't know yet. We still have 45 minutes of this crap.

[udsweetpea]

Oh! I thought it was over at 9. Geez, that's a long show!

[imagirliegirl]

Oh! I thought it was over at 9. Geez, that's a long show!

It is, but it's only 830 central time. Do they show it earlier somewhere?

[udsweetpea]

It began at 8 here (eastern time). It's a 2 hour show?

[imagirliegirl]

Oh then I guess it's over in some places. It's only an hour and it's still on here.

I do know John and Edyta are safe.

[udsweetpea]

I just looked at the ABC site. The performance recap was on from 8-9 and the results show is 9-10. It's 9:30 now, and I know what you know.

[Rose]

So who did get the boot? I can't stand watching the results.

[imagirliegirl]

FFIL just let it slip, it's Clyde. :)

[Rose]

Thanks! He deserved to go.

[imagirliegirl]

Totally! I didn't ever really like him. He seems nice and all, but he didn't have any skills and not even near the personality of Emmitt.

[isign]

I think Clyde was happy to go, he didn't seem upset.

I'm not a big Heather fan, never really have been. She just seems to put to much thought into it or something. I respect her for trying, but she just doesn't do it for me.

[LeslieR]

I know I said I kinda like Heather-I should have elaborated. What I meant was that after everything I read about her and her divorce from Paul McCartney, I am surprised that she seems so nice. I didn't mean that I like her dancing. I mean, she's doing a great job, don't get me wrong. She's not one of the best nor is she one of the worst, though.

Anyway, thank God Clyde got the boot. He seems like a nice guy, but he can't dance at all. Is there such a thing as being too tall to be able to dance? If so, that's Clyde's problem.:p And I say this as the wife of a man who is 6'5" and clumsy as all get out!

[~queen~]

It was about time they sent Clyde home! While it seemed he was nice and all, he did an awful lot of complaining about what the judges had to say and how much time he had to put into it. Piss poor attitude if you asked me so good riddance. Billy Ray is equally as bad, but at least he puts in the hours to TRY to get better!

[sem426]

Glad Clyde is gone. He was nice...but an awful dancer.

Next needs to be Billy Ray or maybe John.

[imagirliegirl]

Aw the group dance was cute.

I think Joey and Kym will win.

[Adaya]

Loved the group dance.

[udsweetpea]

I'm thinking Joey will win as well. I mean, he was practically a professional dancer with NSYNC and before the group formed.

Just in case you're at all interested in the AOL poll of who should win... AOL poll (http://television.aol.com/feature/dancing-with-the-stars/poll)

[sem426]

I missed last night's episode. On the radio this am, they were talking about some sort of mistake where Samantha announced Laila's score BEFORE the judges even announced it with their cards and she tried to cover it up by saying that she has the results on her pad before the judges announce it??
The DJ's were all saying that it's fixed!

did anyone see this? what exactly happened? I'm going to watch the recap show thing tonight and see if they mention it (although I doubt they will since they'll want to ignore that it happened)

[camberne]

I think it's still a toss-up between Laila, Joey and Apolo... and I'll be happy with any of them, but I'm still sticking with my first choice -Apolo. I don't think Joey has it "in the bag" at all yet. He's done great, but he hasn't fared overall any better than Laila or Apolo, and Apolo has the only perfect score so far in this season! I do love Joey's personality, though. He's just so cute and fun!!

I watched last night's show on TiVo this morning and I didn't see/hear Samantha reveal Laila's score, but she did get flustered in the middle of interviewing Laila and Max and couldn't get back on track and said something like "let's get your scores" out of nowhere. She did give the explanation about seeing the scores on her pad before they're announced though.

[imagirliegirl]

did anyone see this? what exactly happened? I'm going to watch the recap show thing tonight and see if they mention it (although I doubt they will since they'll want to ignore that it happened)

I doubt they'll mention because there's really no point. She announced the scores then I guess the producers told her the judges hadn't shown them. She explained that they enter their scores into a system before they actually show them so she can see them.

I don't think it was a big deal. Just a live TV snafu.

[isign]

I love Apolo. I thought their dance last night was really sexy and intimate, like we were watching something between the two of them. I also like Joey & Laila, but I love Steve Sanders :) The group dance was great, and yummy, we got a closeup of Maks. :D

I did catch Samantha's score goof. It was just after they came back from commercial, and I couldn't figure out if I'd FF'd too fast or what. I have seen the judges writing so maybe they turn in their scores before they reveal them.

[ducgal]

They tell her the scores after the judges input them but before they are announced. She accidentally said the total before she threw to the score reveal. They aren't written on her cards - there wouldn't be time to do that.

[Eric's Wife]

I think the top 4 for the season will be in this order:
1. Apolo
2. Leila
3. Joey (or 2. Joey and 3. Leila)
4. Steve Sanders

[imagirliegirl]

Those results were kind of surprising. Edyta looks shocked every time they are safe.

[camberne]

There is no way that Ian Ziering will make it past #4. I was kind of surprised that he wasn't in the bottom two, although I'm pretty sure that John and Billy Ray will both go before he will. However, watching the recaps, have you noticed Ian's eyes when he's dancing? He seriously looks scary to me... so serious and intense, but not in a concentrating way - a scary way. It really jumped out at me tonight.

I'm TiVo-ing Jimmy Kimmel tonight to see what Heather has to say. She was a big inspiration to so many people, but it was time for her to go. I didn't really warm up to her "if you can't stop eating meat, then go Vegan one day and change the world" speech though! Save the preaching for a more appropriate place... this is a dancing entertainment show and I really got annoyed with her after gaining so much respect for her over the last few weeks.

[gayle]

I can't believe that Billy Ray and John both outlasted Heather. She is a MUCH better dancer than either of those guys.

[cocoa_femme]

4. Steve Sanders
LOL! DH is mad at me, because I keep calling him that :D.

[imagirliegirl]

He seriously looks scary to me... so serious and intense, but not in a concentrating way - a scary way. It really jumped out at me tonight.

I thought he looked kind of weird, too. I think he was trying to be intense for the Paso but didn't quite know how to pull it off.

I am bummed that he's Cheryl's partner. It would have been fun to see her win again. But maybe they paired her with him so she wouldn't win. He's not totally craptastic but he won't win either.

I am super annoyed with Billy Ray btw. The Bubba Chicken. Okay ha ha that was funny but this is a dance show. Why do they get docked if they break holds or do lifts but they get 7's for doing a dance that isn't even the jive? It was funny but ridiculous. Give me a couple of drinks and I can do that, too. I thought the judges should have ripped into them.

[camberne]

I am super annoyed with Billy Ray btw. The Bubba Chicken. Okay ha ha that was funny but this is a dance show. Why do they get docked if they break holds or do lifts but they get 7's for doing a dance that isn't even the jive? It was funny but ridiculous. Give me a couple of drinks and I can do that, too. I thought the judges should have ripped into them.Ya know, I totally agree with you here. They should have gotten 5's. Regardless if he is having fun and showing exhuberance, like Carrie Ann said "if you can't get the moves, make up your own dance"... so how could they score him on a dance that he didn't do?

Just a note... Heather didn't do the Jimmy Kimmel show last night, as she flew straight back out to England after the show. He had a pretty good time poking fun at her in her absence and then did a small bit with Apolo and Julianne.

[westamp]

I'm TiVo-ing Jimmy Kimmel tonight to see what Heather has to say. She was a big inspiration to so many people, but it was time for her to go. I didn't really warm up to her "if you can't stop eating meat, then go Vegan one day and change the world" speech though! Save the preaching for a more appropriate place... this is a dancing entertainment show and I really got annoyed with her after gaining so much respect for her over the last few weeks.

I taped last night's show but I can't believe she preached on the goodbye segment! :rolleyes: Please this isn't the forum to do that. I just want to watch the dancing. So annoying but I'm not surprised that she did that (she's not as warm and fuzzy as the show made her out to be--Yes I'm on Team Paul).

They interviewed her on my local radio am show a couple of weeks back. After they got off, the dj said that Heather's people gave them a list of stuff that they can't bring up (divorce, Paul etc). They threatened to hang up on live radio if the djs brought up the taboo items. So the interview was kind of boring.

[sem426]

I taped last night's show but I can't believe she preached on the goodbye segment! :rolleyes: Please this isn't the forum to do that. I just want to watch the dancing. So annoying but I'm not surprised that she did that (she's not as warm and fuzzy as the show made her out to be--Yes I'm on Team Paul).



I also was rolling my eyes during her goodbye speech. Please, just say thanks and move on. She kept interrupting Samantha so she could go on with her prepared agenda.
I also think she is a complete phony, but that is just my opinion.

[icedwhite]

I taped last night's show but I can't believe she preached on the goodbye segment! :rolleyes: Please this isn't the forum to do that. I just want to watch the dancing. So annoying but I'm not surprised that she did that (she's not as warm and fuzzy as the show made her out to be--Yes I'm on Team Paul).

They interviewed her on my local radio am show a couple of weeks back. After they got off, the dj said that Heather's people gave them a list of stuff that they can't bring up (divorce, Paul etc). They threatened to hang up on live radio if the djs brought up the taboo items. So the interview was kind of boring.

i totally agree with you! i also thought it was tacky how she said that she felt bad for her partner because he wouldn't get paid anymore once they get voted off.

i really like cheryl, but it doesn't look like she'll three-peat this year. but if steve sanders can just learn to relax they might make it to the top four.

[isign]

I'm glad she's gone, just because of her speech last night.

[imagirliegirl]

I'm glad she's gone, just because of her speech last night.

Damn! I stopped the show because I didn't want to hear her speak. I guess I should have listened!

[Adaya]

I'm glad she's gone, just because of her speech last night.

Ditto! I don't like how she pointed out that Carrie Ann gave her a 7, and said, "But I guess that's just what she ahd to do." The rest of what she said got under my skin too...interrupting Samantha and what she said to her partner about the pay. Uggghh...plus she looks like a man. Well, maybe not a man, but she looks very "hard." I know that's petty, but.....anyway, glad she's gone.

[meganth]

I loved it when Bruno told her "I know you know drama." I about died!

I don't think she was the one that should have gone home last night, but i'm glad she's gone. I couldn't stand the psycho.

I also think it levels the playing field more - they were being far to generous with her. Yes, she only has one leg, but her dance Monday didn't look graceful at all.

[camberne]

I also think it levels the playing field more - they were being far to generous with her. Yes, she only has one leg, but her dance Monday didn't look graceful at all.I certainly think she did better than Billy Ray did!! I really wonder why she was invited to participate in the show. I love how inspiring she's been for amputees and such, but I really would be interested in knowing the back story as to who approached whom and how she became involved with the show in the first place. It seems odd that they would invite her spontaneously.I loved it when Bruno told her "I know you know drama." I about died!Yep, that was hilarious!! :D

[villanelle75]

I read somewhere that she got involved because there were so many untrue rumors going around that she was doing DWTS. It was totally false, but it sort of planted the idea and then, IIRC, she contacted the show and said she would be interested.

[meganth]

I wouldn't doubt if it were her "people" that wanted her to be on the show to kind of introduce her to the masses in America who most likely wouldn't know the drama that she's created back home with Sir Paul.

Because, you know, she needs some place to live after she's been run out of England.

[kam]

I don't watch the show but I read in a rag that Heather was trying to "Fergie" herself into the American public's good graces (since Fergie wasn't exactly beloved in the U.K. either). From the sounds of it, her out-of-place grandstanding isn't exactly the way to people's hearts.

[Adaya]

Anybody catch last night's show? My favs were both of Joey's dances, Laila's quickstep (hot) and Apolo's mambo (super hot). I'm not sure how Laila's samba was worthy of a 30. I thought it was very good, but not "30" good. Maybe they gave her a 30 b/c of her Latin dancing improvements.

I think John is doing a good job and is hanging in there nicely. He's taking it seriously and is really putting forth some good effot. Plus I think Edyta is a good teacher and he wants to work hard for her. I have no words for Billy Ray. I'll leave it at that.

[LeslieR]

Joey was awesome last night!

I didn't get why Laila's samba got a 30 either. Other than her great improvement.

I thought John's first dance was better than his second.

Poor Julianne-It seemed like her woredrobe malfunction showed off the girls unbeknowest to her (until someone pointed it out?).

[camberne]

Poor Julianne-It seemed like her woredrobe malfunction showed off the girls unbeknowest to her (until someone pointed it out?).I think she did a great job "covering up" without getting flustered and bringing attention where some people might not have noticed! Great poise for one so young!

Billy Ray MUST go home tonight. I'm hoping that John's fans voted more than Billy's did, because I don't think I can stand to see him another week!

I know that John will go (after Billy please), but then it has to be Ian. He did *better* this week, but I still just can't warm up to him at all. His dancing does nothing for me.

I still want Apolo to win, but for me it's a toss-up between Apolo, Joey and Laila. They're all fantastic and I like all of them.

[loving624]

Loved Apollo, Ian, and Joey. I want them to be the final 3. Not sure Ian is good enough for Cheryl to win this year but he does seem to have a ton of fans. It was a 90210 reunion last night with everyone there!

[~queen~]

I liked both of Joey's dances and Ian's 2nd dance was SOOOO much better! He seems to relax more into it and not focusing on trying so hard.

Laila, I knew she would get a 30 as soon as she started moving. Her arms don't look much like a pro dancer, but her hip movement! Man, she can shake them! I just wish that Maks would put more fun into the performance. Like add some drama or tell a story like the others do. It's like he just does the proper moves/techniques but there is no flash to it. :( Its what makes me enjoy watching Billy Ray - although he truly sucks and should go home, at least the 'story' is enjoyable!

[imagirliegirl]

Billy Ray MUST go!

[villanelle75]

I don't get what they are talking about whenthey say that Apollo is missing something. I think he's so great.

I also think Ian is relaxign a bit more. I doubt he'll win, but if he keeps getting more relaxed, he might have a chance. During the interviews and the taped segments, he actually seems to have a fun, strong personality (stealing the "10" paddle, etc.), but he is so focused when he dances that none of that comes through. In a way, he takes it too seriously.

I missed Leila's first dance and I am so bummed!

[Michelle]

I don't get what they are talking about whenthey say that Apollo is missing something. I think he's so great.

I agree! I'm getting the feeling that the middle judge is not a big Apolo fan. He always seems to be so critical of him when he's doing a fantastic job!

[ivansbabe]

Yeah, I agree I think the middle judge was awfully critical of Apollo, I thought his dances were good, the second definitely the better of the two but still.

[craftgenius]

What aggravates me is that the judges are so hard on Apollo and 90210 dude but have such nice things to say about John and Billy Ray.

[Sazoo]

What aggravates me is that the judges are so hard on Apollo and 90210 dude but have such nice things to say about John and Billy Ray.ITA with this. This has bugged me for the last couple of weeks - why do they think Billy Ray and John are so great and deserve so much praise?!?!? :confused: I mean I love John and I know he's trying hard out there and he's doing well for a man his age, but he just is not as good as the others are. And Billy Ray...he just needs to go home - now.

I was really surprised by the judges' criticism of Apolo's dancing last night. I think he and Julieanne are great!

[camberne]

I was really surprised by the judges' criticism of Apolo's dancing last night. I think he and Julieanne are great!
Yep, that pissed me off! They were really great.

[Adaya]

Loved the young dancers that were just on. They were great. I felt like I could get up and dance too....ummmm NOT! LOL!! :D

[imagirliegirl]

Every week you can tell Billy Ray feels like crap for staying. And he should. He really sucks.

[PookiePrincess]

I was just coming in to post, WHY NOT BILLY RAY??? I hope next week he begs to go home.

[camberne]

I'm utterly disgusted... not that John was great, but Billy Ray sucks sucks sucks. Why are people voting for him? I was hoping for him to go home from Week 1 and I'm just so unbelievably disappointed that he didn't leave tonight.

[imagirliegirl]

I bet that Hannah Montana crap is working in his favor.

[jesvet]

Billy Ray and Sanjaya should hook up. I bet they have a lot to talk about.

[imagirliegirl]

Billy Ray and Sanjaya should hook up. I bet they have a lot to talk about.

*giggle*

[risa00]

What was funny was when they announced that John was going home. Billy Ray was shocked but Karina was even more surprised and depressed. She looked up at the ceiling and then rolled her eyes. My DH and I had to rewind it to watch it again. Totally cracked me up because you could tell that she also wanted to go home.

[Michelle]

I bet that Hannah Montana crap is working in his favor.

That's what I was thinking too. It's probably the fans of that show keeping him going. It really seems like he wants to go home too.

Poor John... I was hoping he would make it one more week!

[LeslieR]

Billy Ray and Sanjaya should hook up. I bet they have a lot to talk about.

Seriously!

[loving624]

Hahahaha. I was cracking up about Sunjaya and Billy Ray hooking up. :)

I also thought Karina really wanted to go home, you could tell. Next week better be the week Billy Ray goes.

[westamp]

Hahahaha. I was cracking up about Sunjaya and Billy Ray hooking up. :)

I also thought Karina really wanted to go home, you could tell. Next week better be the week Billy Ray goes.

I'm sure Karina wants to go home because compared with last season (when she had no problems teaching and boinking Mario -- which I understand that they are still dating), it's probably been very trying on her to motivate BRC. It wasn't the first time they showed her crying during practice because he's just not into it.

Well he better go next week!

[SiValleySteph]

We (DH & me) just loved those Dancecenter segments last night! I hope they do more of those. Too funny!

I was on vacation for two weeks, so I'm a little out of the loop. I enjoyed last nights episode, though.

[imagirliegirl]

Ugh. What the hell is wrong with Billy Ray? He is acting like a bratty teenager. He cannot possibly be angry at the the judges for their comments! He has to know he sucks. He was bugging the crap out of me with that whole Ali thing...box box. :rolleyes: He would have been just fine stopping at shaking his hand. Did you notice Karina? She looked all flustered like a mom whose kid is acting up in public only you're in church so you can't slap him, you just kind of have to do that nudge.

PLEASE vote people. Sheesh. I never vote but I am tonight. Anything to counter votes for him. Up until now he's just been a crappy dancer but tonight he is a crappy dancer with an annoying attitude. He must go!

ETA: I would like to see a Laila/Joey finale. I just hope hope hope that Ian lasts another week so we don't have B Ray in the sem-final.

[Rose]

Apolo really stood out tonight. He was great! In the past it's been Laila/Joey/Apolo but Apolo really pulled ahead.

The last two weeks I haven't liked the two dances because I thought they were both too short to show off the choreography.

I just FF through Billy Ray.

[isign]

I laughed at Bruno's face when he said that BR's dance was crap. I don't think he meant that to come out. BR took it totally the wrong way, saying that Bruno said HE was crap. Really, look at your dancing and look at Ian's or anyone else's and think you are good. The whole Ali thing really bugged me - give the guy some respect.

I really like Anton, heck I really like everyone else too :D

[villanelle75]

Up until now, I thought BR handled himslef really well. It has to be difficult to be torn apart each week, even if his dancing did warrant it.

But this week, He simply had no class. His initial comments were bad enough, but to bring it up again after the second dance was childish and made him look really bad.

I do think that he got a couple extra points (particularly from Bruno) one his secodn dance becuase they felt bad about his reaction to the first one. They gave him 7's and they gave Ian's first dance a 7 as well, IIRC. Not even in the same realm!

Even though I was disgusted by his behavior, in a way, I am glad it happened. I am hoping that even some of his loyal fans who have been votign for him will be turned off enough not to pick up the phone.

[miaclear]

I missed the last half hour. What did BR do?

[imagirliegirl]

Even though I was disgusted by his behavior, in a way, I am glad it happened. I am hoping that even some of his loyal fans who have been votign for him will be turned off enough not to pick up the phone.

I thought that, too. But I'm worried that his fans will be defensive idiots and keep voting for him because they feel he was wronged. :rolleyes:

[ihearttx]

The only thing better than Maks is Maks with his brother!! Hubba hubba!

[imagirliegirl]

I missed the last half hour. What did BR do?

Well, first he went up to Ali to shake his hand. Then he made a boxing gesture at him which was sort of tacky. Then he did the boxing thing again a few minutes later. Like a little kid who had too much sugar. Also, Bruno said that his dance was crap but apparently he took it that HE was crap so he was acting really rude backstage and said something to the effect of that's the pot calling the kettle black. He kept running his mouth and finally Karina said something to him under her breath. Probably that's enough.

It was just really obnoxious. He was acting like a little brat. I am so excited he's gone! Yaay!

[camberne]

I just got to watch the results show this morning on TiVo (and it deleted Monday's episode which I was pissed off about). I'm so glad that they had Apolo's Paso as the encore dance so I could see it!!

I was horrified that Ian was not in the bottom two. I almost thought that Joey was going to be sent home, which would have been a travesty! Buh-bye, Billy Ray!! (Thank goodness!!)

I'm not going to school on Monday because of a 7:00 meeting, so I'll get to see the show in real-time and throw my votes to Apolo. I'm so glad that he's risen to the challenge. :)

[Sazoo]

I was horrified that Ian was not in the bottom two. I almost thought that Joey was going to be sent home, which would have been a travesty! Buh-bye, Billy Ray!! (Thank goodness!!)ITA. I was really surprised and upset that Joey was in the bottom two! :eek: I love Ian and I've been pulling for him from the beginning, but his dancing has been disappointing week after week so now that all of the worse dancers have been eliminated, I think it's time for him to go next. I'm also not a huge fan of Leila (in comparison to Apolo and Joey, that is - they're my favorites) although she is good and I'm glad to see her make it to the semi-finals since she's the last female celebrity in the competition.

I don't usually vote every week, but when it gets close to the finals I sometimes do. I think next week I'll be picking up the phone(s) to throw some votes to Apolo and Joey! :)

[kd 9.21.02]

I think that what I don't like about Ian's dancing the most is his facial expression. It's forced and doesn't look natural at all.

[ivansbabe]

I heard this morning on the radio that Julianne (Apolo's dance partner) broke off the engagemnet with her fiance. I think she is only 19 though so maybe that had something to do with it.

[Sazoo]

I heard this morning on the radio that Julianne (Apolo's dance partner) broke off the engagemnet with her fiance. I think she is only 19 though so maybe that had something to do with it.What I heard on the radio a couple of days ago was that she postponed her wedding, which was scheduled for August, or something like that. I didn't hear that they'd actually called off the engagement entirely...but I could be wrong. :)

[ivansbabe]

I think they're still dating but just not engaged...I don't know, but I guess the wedding isn't happening in August.

[Michelle]

Well, whatever is going on with Julianne and her fiance is not affectly the chemistry she has with Apolo. I love watching the two of them dance together. They are so cute! :)

[westamp]

I think they're still dating but just not engaged...I don't know, but I guess the wedding isn't happening in August.

Yes I read it in this week's People Mag. They called off the wedding and she said they need time to be together.

What is really telling (and I'm not trying to stir anything) is that when my local radio interviewed Apolo, they raved about his & Julianne's chemistry and asked if he's interested in her. Instead of saying oh she's engaged to be married (which was already a known fact in the press) he just kinda skirted away from answering the question. Could it be? :confused:

[ivansbabe]

Hmm...interesting. I agree, they dance great together. If I was a guy I'd think she would be hot...I mean, her body is awesome. I wonder if I should take up dancing????

[granada]

Didn't they always talk about how they had a "brother-sister" thing going? And he had a hard time doing the sexy Rumba with her because of their "brother-sister" thing. Maybe that was all a ruse...

[ejs]

Dancing's Julianne Hough Postpones Her Wedding

WEDNESDAY MAY 09, 2007 03:05 PM EDT

Julianne Hough Photo by: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagicDancing's Julianne Hough Postpones Her Wedding
Julianne Hough is a master at the quickstep on Dancing with the Stars – but she's taking her romance slow.

Hough, 18, who is Apolo Ohno's partner on the reality show, has postponed her planned Aug. 8 wedding to former dancer Zach Wilson.

So does that mean she's free to date (say ... a certain sexy speed skater)? "No!" Hough tells PEOPLE. "[Zach and I] are still together. We just want [more time] before we get married. It's all good!"

The couple had planned to tie the knot in Mormon ceremony in Utah this summer. But Hough says she's so busy with the show that they decided to take some time.

For now, Hough is concentrating on Dancing as the competition heats up. After Billy Ray Cyrus was booted from the show on Tuesday, Hough wiped away tears and said: "It gets harder as all these people leave."

The end of the engagement was first reported by TV's Extra.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20038347,00.html

[udsweetpea]

Wow! I adore Julianne and Apollo!

[DisneyGirl]

Wow! I adore Julianne and Apollo!



ITA! :)

[loving624]

Here's my DWTS question. Every year they have had only 2 couples in the finals. What's up with 3 couples being in the finals this year? I thought I had heard wrong until they said tonight that one would be voted off this week, then next week the remaining 3 dancers will dance for the mirror ball trophy, which will be awarded Tuesday night....

[imagirliegirl]

I hate to see Cheryl go but I think she will next week. Ian just isn't the greatest. I would like to see Joey and Kym win, I really like her.

[PookiePrincess]

I have a girl crush on Julianne. I just think she's too cute!

[TrulyBlessed]

I have a girl crush on Julianne. I just think she's too cute!

Me too!!! But I do want her & Apolo to hook up. They look so cute together.

[udsweetpea]

I have a girl crush on Julianne. I just think she's too cute!

Me too!!!

[westamp]

I hate to see Cheryl go but I think she will next week. Ian just isn't the greatest. I would like to see Joey and Kym win, I really like her.

I'm pretty sure Cheryl will be the one leaving this time because Ian just doesn't have Emmit & Drew's charisma. His dancing is also labored. There isn't a sense of joy when he dances (I know Cheryl can't do much about that).

I'm pulling for Apolo & Julianne. My second choice would be Max (love him!) & Laila. Not a fan of Joey's ham dancing.

[DisneyGirl]

I too am pulling for Alolo & Julianne.

[Michelle]

I think Apolo and Julianne deserved a 30 on their last dance! The crowd loved it. I was so angry with Len that I actually voted this time and gave all 5 of my votes to them!

As much as I was pulling for Ian in the beginning because of 90210, I'll be okay with him leaving tonight. It's funny because Ian seems so serious but when I look at him I think of him as being Steve Sanders and not so serious. He and Cheryl did well though and I'm glad they made it as far as they did!,

I'm rooting for Apolo and Julianne to win. Layla is good but there is something about the chemistry with Apolo and Julianne that makes me root for them.

I'm sad that the finale is coming up! It seems like the show just started!

[Rose]

I'm pulling for Apolo & Julianne. My second choice would be Max (love him!) & Laila.

I would like to see them in them finale too. Joey has done a couple dances that I liked but over all I like Laila & Apolo (& Max) better.

I also really don't want to see Cheryl win again. I like her with a Drew and didn't watch much last season but she doesn't really seem to care for Ian as well.

[kd 9.21.02]

I'll be happy if Apolo or Joey win but I really have a soft spot for Joey. I think he's fantastic.

[silentbunny]

I am also torn between Apolo and Joey...I LOVE watching Joey and I think he definitely pushes himself really hard -- if you look at his body, the guy is hardly an athlete, but he pulls off some seriously impressive moves, like the jump-split thingee last night. Plus, he just looks like a big sweetheart.

At the same time, I relaly enjoy Apolo and Julianne, and it does seem like Len has it in for them. I didn't think it was fair at all that he docked them a point for raunchiness... 1) the dancing really wasn't, even if the song was, and 2) it's not like Apolo choreographed it. And look at the audience's reaction! I think they got robbed there.

I have also come to the conclusion that I am way too involved in this! :o

[miaclear]

I had a hard time voting because I like all four of them. Mostly rooting for Apolo though, but at this point any of them could win and I'd be happy.

[camberne]

I still haven't been able to watch the entire show from last night, but I was able to watch Apolo's first dance and VOTE four times before I had to leave again. I hope I can manage to stay up late enough to watch everything after I get home tonight.

My first post (#2 in this thread) was to support Apolo and I'm so excited that he's really got what it takes to take it all the way! I'm NOT, however, jumping on the Apolo & Julianne relationship bandwagon. I think that they've gotten to be really close having to train so much during the last 12 weeks or so, but I don't think they're involved.

[scarlett]

I was so annoyed with Len for giving Apolo a 9 on their second dance that I couldn't enjoy the rest of the dances. I have never voted for any type of reality show contest, but if I had watched last night instead of my recording this afternoon, I would have voted a bunch for Apolo.

[PookiePrincess]

I think the right person went home. I can't wait until next week to see who wins it all!

[LeslieR]

Ian definitely improved, but last night was his time to go.

I'm so torn over Apolo and Joey. I like them both. I guess I'm rooting for Joey a little more, though.

[camberne]

Man, I was sweating it at the end of last night's show!! I definately think that the final is going to be amazing next week and that the right people are in it. Laila, Apolo and Joey are just amazing... still routing for Apolo!! :D

I actually thought that Laila's first dance (Walk Like an Egyptian) had something wrong with it... it just seemed "eh" to me after the first 15-20 seconds. It's going to be hard next week... I'm going to have to vote from all of my phone numbers!!

[kd 9.21.02]

I'm glad that Joey was the first to know he was "safe" last night.

[granada]

I actually thought that Laila's first dance (Walk Like an Egyptian) had something wrong with it... it just seemed "eh" to me after the first 15-20 seconds.

I did, too. I thought it was kind of clumsy or something, I don't know.

SO glad Ian went home. I was a little worried there when it was just Apolo and Ian, because it was possible that Ian had more of a TV following...

[Adaya]

I liked Ian and was glad that he improved and got his first 10's. But it was his time.

Tuesday's show was great. It was cool see Len dance and show the dancers a few of his steps. But he seems to be so cranky sometimes. I was so ticked that he took off a point from Apolo and Julianne b/c he thought it was too raunchy. :rolleyes:

Everyone did a great job the other night.

[camberne]

Our finalists were on Larry King Live last night. No new revelations, but it was fun to watch anyway.

I've decided that it won't bother me if either of the boys wins, but I really really really want Apolo to win! I think Joey is great and fun and flashy, but I think Apolo is a more graceful and clean dancer. I like Laila, and I certainly think that she deserves to be in the finals, but I just don't think that she's better than the two boys.

This season has gone by so fast... I'm not ready for it to be over!!

[Anna Low]

Definitely pulling for Apolo. He and Julianne are great dancers. Honestly, I would rather have seen Ian continue on rather than Laila. At least Ian and Joey brought a few new steps each week. Maks and Laila seem to be stuck on the same dance and it always includes the butterfly. That is getting quite old.

[loving624]

I voted for Apollo tonight. I thought he really did do the best.

[ash0708]

I love, love, love Apolo!!! I voted for him as much as I could!

I have to give Joey props for the freestyle. I thought it was excellent. I hope he gets second.

It irritates the pants off of me that they judge Laila so easily. Her arms are horrible and her feet are even worse. If any of the guys made that many technical flaws in a routine (I'm referring more to last week's routines and the first one tonight), there is no WAY they would be given 10s. I am so glad she didn't get a 10 for the freestyle.

Go Apolo!!!

[camberne]

Man, I was so bummed last night when I found out that it was at 8:00 instead of 9:00, because I didn't get home from school until 10:00 and then it was too late to vote!! Darn it!!

I agree that Laila's first performance was not very good tonight and I was REALLY suprised that she got two 10's for it! The boys were certainly judged hard, that I'm suprised that Laila wasn't as well.

I'm SO happy that Apolo got a perfect score on his freestyle. I hope everyone else's votes bring him home tonight. I'm super excited to see my man, Emmitt, tonight, too!!

[imagirliegirl]

What were they talking about when they said the dancers have to be judged again tonight? I thought this was the finale.

I was pretty disappointed in Laila's freestyle. Unfortunately, Maksim wasn't going to be able to fling her around like the others but I thought their freestyle didn't look like anything special. Apolo's was good but I still liked Joey and Kym the best.

[Adaya]

Unfortunately, Maksim wasn't going to be able to fling her around like the others but I thought their freestyle didn't look like anything special.

LOL!! I'm just getting this funny visual of Maks trying to throw Laila up in the air or hoist her up over his head. Hee Hee :D