Misty May-Treanor is out. It was announced at the top of the episode, but Misty herself didn’t appear until the end of the show to talk about it. Suffice it to say, she did a number on her Achilles tendon, and she’s going to be out of commission for awhile. Atheletes who are still competing might want to think twice about risking injury on a ballroom dance show. That would be quite the ignoble career ender, don’t you think?
No word yet on whether there will be an elimination this week. I’m guessing not, but the producers will have to figure out a way to make this week count. They’ll probably just combine the votes and scores for two weeks and have them determine next week’s elimination.
Tonight’s top vote getter: Brooke and Derek who look to be running away with this show. They received the first 10 of the season, from Len. Their total score was 28. The lowest vote getters were Cloris and Corky. Cloris was pretty hilarious tonight. She might be able to squeeze out few more weeks in the competition.
Tomorrow: Jennifer Hudson and Kool and the Gang guest star. Because of the debate, the results will begin at 8/7c pm on the east coast and 9 pm mountain and pacific.
Recap and Videos after the Jump…
So Misty May-Treanor is definitely out, and the show opens with a short clip of Misty’s competition ending mishap. And Tom promises we’ll hear all about it from Misty tonight.
Misty and Maks are absent from the floor. Looks like we’ll have to wait until later to hear her talk about what happened.
Susan and Tony - The Jive - Susan finds dancing complicated! Tony says Susan needs to listen to her heart and not her head. Tony takes her to meet the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, who teach her to kick and flick. Not that it helped much, Susan’s dancing still looks stiff, like she’s thinking too hard. Her footwork is so careful, she’s not letting go. The Jive is supposed to be fun and energetic. This ain’t. Len says, “I think you have kept a constant standard,” and adds that he thinks she’s going in the right direction. So kind, that man. Bruno likes her look, but notes, “You sometimes looked a little unsteady in the steps…but you’re starting to get the heat.” Carrie Ann says, “You seemed a bit timid…I want you to be a little more courageous.” And to pile on to the injury list, Susan is wearing an ace bandage on her ankle after stumbling in rehearsals this morning. - Carrie Ann - 7, Len - 7, Bruno, 7 - 21 - 1-800-868-3411
Susan and Tony
Lance and Lacey - The Viennese Waltz - Lance complains about the fuddy-duddy critiques Len has handed out the past few weeks, but he and Lacey give in and promise to dance a traditional waltz this week. Their routine plays by the rules, but unfortunately, they look like two little kids who want to play so bad, but they can’t, lest they mess up their Sunday clothes. I’m not digging this as much as their prior routines, where they seemed a lot more comfortable. Bruno says, “You tried to do the rise and fall…it looked a little labored…I like to see the sparkle you had last week.” Carrie Ann thought it was fantastic, a great blend of traditional and new. Len says, “It was flatfooted, the posture was poor…but great musicality…the best dance I’ve seen you do.” Carrie Ann - 8, Len - 7 Bruno - 7 22 - 1-800-868-3407
Lance and Lacey:
Maurice and Cheryl - The Jive - Cheryl and Maurice go play in the park, somehow this is supposed to help him. OK, this is so much better than last week. His footwork is better, and he’s got a couple of fancy moves worked into the routine. Plus, he looks like he’s having a blast, which is a plus. Carrie Ann says it was full throttle, fantastic. Len says, I thought that was your best dance, well done. Bruno says, “You can rock when you want to…energy…sense of fun…well done.” Carrie Ann - 8, Len - 8, Bruno - 8 24 1-800-868-3404
Maurice and Cheryl:
Rocco and Karina - The Viennese Waltz - Karina blindfolds Rocco to help him feel less self-conscious. He swears it’s really working, so maybe he should have left the blindfold on the whole dance. Rocco is trying, but the grace and ease seem to be missing. This dance is deceptively difficult, I think. Len says, “I didn’t mind it…elements were very very good…you lose the time.” Len has pussycat mask on, it’s hard to take him seriously. Bruno says, “You should have kept your blindfold on…you don’t keep the musicality going…you’ve got to break out of the bad habits.” Carrie Ann calls him most improved, “The musicality was there.” she says. Carrie Ann - 7, Len - 7, Bruno - 6 - 20 - 1-800-868-3402
Rocco and Karina:
Warren and Kym - The Viennese Waltz - Kim is hoping he can break out his softer side for the Viennese waltz, and the big guy is doing an admirable job, he manages to be smooth and romantic, but I’m still not loving it. It’s a little clunky in spots. But what do I know? The judges love it. Bruno says, “Big smooth and beautiful…whatever the dance is, you just get it.” Carrie Ann says, “I was blown away…you were sweeping her off her feet…mindblowing.” Len says, “You’re giving those skinny people a real run for their money.” Carrie Ann - 9, Len - 8, Bruno - 8, 25 - 1-800-868-3413
Warren and Kym:
Cody and Julieanne - The Jive - Video of Cody at Miley’s Sweet 16? OK, I’m officially sick of hearing about Miley Cyrus’s OTT Sweet 16 party. Cody says he’s going to have to work extra hard to polish up the jive. Cody’s doing great, and I’m not surprised, this is the perfect dance for his unbridled energy. Although the choreography is a little corny, the dance is lots of fun. The most energetic jive yet. Carrie Ann says, “I could see you counting…it was a little awkward for me.” Len says, “The first half was fantastic, then it got repetitious.” Bruno says, “You started like a twinkling twinky…you’ve got the talent, use it.” Did Bruno just call Cody gay? Heh. Carrie Ann - 7, Len - 7, Bruno - 7 - 21 -1-800-868-3401
Cody and Julieanne:
Toni and Alec - The Viennese Waltz - Toni cannot say Viennese, and she claims to be the girl that nobody wanted on their team when they were picking sides at school. Poor Toni. Ah, they’ve got the full on period costumes. Is that really necessary? It seems to be hampering their dancing. Len says, “This I didn’t enjoy very much, don’t need gimmicks and things…just come out and dance.” Bruno says, “It’s very tough, you don’t need to overproduce.” Carrie Ann says, “I liked it…I got it…you went back to the roots.” - Carrie Ann - 8, Len - 7 Bruno - 7 - 22 - 1-800-868-3403
Toni and Alec:
Cloris and Corky - The Jive - Corky says that he choreographs, and then “dances around” Cloris. That’s one way of putting it. He asks her if she can do a cartwheel and she laughs. The word here is PERSONALITY. OMG, Cloris’s pink outfit is hilarious, made even more so when her wig falls off. Yes, Corky is doing all of the heavy lifting here. It’s an amusing routine, and really, at this point, Cloris has to abandon trying to dance well, and just ham it up. It’s what the people demand! After wandering around the dance floor, Cloris wanders over to the judges, and tells them that she just wants ones. Bruno says, “To call this wacky would be the understatement of the year…it is beyond comprehension.” Carrie Ann says, “I asked for crazy Cloris, and that’s what I got…what you lack in technique you make up in charisma.” Carrie Ann - 6 Len - 5 Bruno - 5 - 16 - 1-800-868-3408
Clorky!
Brooke and Derek - The Viennese Waltz - Brooke and Derek fight! And it’s probably totally fake, but whatevah. Then they kiss and make up. WHATEVAH. But when they begin dancing, they grab my attention. Finally, a beautiful and graceful Viennese waltz. Just lovely, so light and smooth. The best of the night. Aw, they’re dancing to “Daughters” and after her dance, Brooke gives her daughter, in the audience, a kiss. Carrie Ann says, “You are quickly becoming my favorite dancer of all seasons.” Len says, “Simply the best dance of the season so far.” And Bruno, “Such lyricism, it just come out of your body in a natural way. Carrie Ann - 9, Len - 10, Bruno - 9, 28. WOW. First 10 of the season… 1-800-868-3405
Brooke and Derek:
Finally! Misty May-Traenor is introduced and she hobbles out on crutches. The video runs, and wow, there’s a loud pop, and that’s her ankle. Yikes. She tried to put weight on it, but her ankle was gone. She’s crying in pain while Karina and Rocco comfort her. She ruptured her Achilles tendon. We see the x-ray. She didn’t think she could hurt herself in ballroom. WRONG. She says she’s out, but not out cheering on the competitors. Aw. She looks like she’s about to cry…
Misty May-Treanor Part 1
She was planning on taking off time from volleyball next year, so she doesn’t expect it to impact her career. She’s going into surgery tomorrow, and like a previous injury, she expects to come back even stronger. She realizes that ladies in the audience are going to be a leetle upset with the loss of her incredibly popular partner, Maksim. The show ends, with a little Misty and Maks video package. She was a good dancer, and my pick to win it all. Bye Misty! Get well soon.
Misty May Pt 2
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Hellooo? Hi, MJ, I guess it’s just you and I right now.
Poor Rocco, he’s a cutie, but he’s also a galumpher.
I haven’t been wild about anybody yet, though Maurice was lots o’ fun.
Boo hiss, Len, for squashing the fun exuberance out of L&L. They just can’t win. Either Len approves and Bruno doesn’t, or Bruno and Carrie Ann love them, and Len hates them.
I grin a lot during this show.
I’m watching. I’m just depressed about Misty and Maks, which is keeping me quiet. Quietly depressed.
But Cody Linley’s incredible badness made me open my mouth. Oh my goodness! He is really not suited to the jive, is he? (And he got overscored by a LOT.)
Best jive so far: Maurice & Cheryl
Best waltz so far: Warren & Kym
Psst, mj — Warren & Kym have 25, not 27.
I actually loved Cody and Julianne’s Jive. May vote for them tonight since I can’t vote for M&M.
Am pissed that they’re dragging this Misty thing out til the very end. Please, ABC.
Hi, smartcookie. I just realized I’m lagging behind because I taped the beginning of it. I’m racing off to catch up now.
Very nice, Warren and Kym! He looked a flat-footed when he paused between moves, but everything else was lovely. Makes sense to me that these football stars do so well–they have the stamina, the athleticism, the self-confidence, they’re used to hard work, they are fiercely competitive, and they accept coaching. Voila, Fred Astaire Sapp.
Oh, I liked Cody’s, except I didn’t see that he was counting. Plus, I thought he was eating her leg.
It’s time for Cloris to go……..
ETA Apparently Cloris wants to go also. She asked for all 1’s.
I just thought that Cody’s bounciness was totally wrong for the jive, and he didn’t have any of the right flicks or kicks. It looked off the music and gangly to me instead of jivey. Like if Tigger was trying to do the jive.
Brooke and Derek totally win Best Waltz of the Night. Wow, that was fantastic.
I like Brooke and Derek well enough, but I’m really tired of the relentless pimping.
It was a great dance, but I still liked Warren and Kym’s just as much.
*shrug* I guess I’m just weird.
Could Cloris be any more ANNOYING?? Good LORD get her off the show!! And that part when she pretended to go hit on Cody…CREEPY!!
And, Carrie Ann, a 6 for about 4 steps of actual jive? Come on.
/rant
Word, Sarah. And, well, Maks and Mel’s waltz was still the best ever in the history of the series so far.
I actually really enjoyed Toni and Alex tonight. It was a cool concept and reminded me a bit of of the Mr. Brightside video. I think they will be getting my Maks and Misty :-( votes.
Brooke is so lovely. I found Derek annoying last season, but he seemed mature tonight and they were a nice match. My fav of the night and they are also my fav of the season. Warren’s my second fav, and there’s nobody in 3rd place for me.
I didn’t care for Toni and Alec tonight because I *HATED* the costumes. Way too OTT for me. I mean, this show is OTT, but that was way too much for me.
But, I like them too - she’s quite underrated in general, imo - so I’m vote splitting between Toni/Alec, Lance/Lacey, and Cody/Julianne. Warren and Brooke are probably more than safe.
ETA: And Misty is right - the world does need more Maksims! Like, one for each. Mmmhmmm. That’s what I think.
Oh, I forgot about Lance/Lacey. I don’t think they have a chance–unless the voters take over–but I do think they’re fun.
I think Brooke and Warren will be the last two standing this season, with two of Lance, Cody and Susan rounding out the top four. And I also think the Brooke/Derek drama is manufactured to make her seem more interesting. She’s a beautiful dancer, but I don’t think she has the built-in fanbase some of the others do, so they’re trying to create some sparks to get her more attention. (They seem to do this every year with somebody, back to Willa and Maks at least.)
I don’t think anybody will go home this week, so I’m not going to predict anybody,
On a shallow note… OMG!!! Maks looked so hot tonight. The man is always fine, but tonight he was off the charts.
I have no problem with Brooke and Derek getting the pimp spot because IMO they did the best tonight.
I thought Warren was good, but not as good.
I really enjoyed Toni and Alec. I liked the music and the costumes! She’s one of my faves.
I can’t warm up to Cody. His dancing seems so high school musical to me, and I don’t mean the movie. I like Julianne, though.
I’m ready for Cloris to go… her schtick is getting boring. I imagine if anyone goes, it will be Rocco. I mean, they gave him karaoke Tom Jones. LOL.
Hello Fellow Bloggers,
Turned in late (yeah for DVRs). It’s just started on the west coast. My $.02:
- Susan & Toni: Too timid; in danger of going home.
- Lance & Lacy: Too timid, which is not their fault. Judges bithched about them being too contemporary and now their bitchin that it was boring and too traditional. I thought Lance did pretty well with his footwork.
- Maurice & Cheryl: Very good footwork! They looked good dancing together.
- Rocco & Karina: Kinda too cutesy. Rocco’s getting better. I agree that Rocco loses his timing, but he is really charasmatic and it comes through on the dance floor. Is it enough to stay; I hope so.
- Warren & Kym: Smooth, fluid, very good footwork. No chance of going home. I’m ssssoooooo impressed!
Represent!!!!!
- Cody & Julianne: I think they have the potential to be really, really good in an another few weeks; if they can stay that long. I love his sense of humor. I’m def. going to vote for them.
- Toni & Alec: That was awesome! I really thought it was cool, contemporary, and traditional at the same time! I loved it!!! The best so far tonight!
Bruno & Len SUX!
- Cloris & Cody: That was freken hilarious!! Do you think Cloris was in on the pullng off of her wig? You go girlfriend!!
- Brooke & Derek; Technically very good, but it was also very boring.
I’m off to vote for Cody & Julianne, Toni & Alec, and Lance w/Lacy.
Peace Out and Poke Smot!!
Can’t put my finger on it, but I can’t get on the Brooke bandwagon. I love Lance and Lacey, I also love Warren (big sexy) Sapp. For his girth, he is extremely graceful. He is really committing to the dance, and I like that. Toni was just as graceful as Brooke imho. I foresee someone doing something phenomenal in the next two weeks to change the equation, certainly it can’t be Brooke wire to wire.
ETA: Yes, Bruno called Cody a twinkie, either funny or not, I am not sure.
I absolutely thought Toni & Alec’s dance was the best tonite technically and creatively. I felt they had better chemistry then any other couple tonite. Their performance as a whole (dance, costume, music, makeup, etc) Ruled!!
I’m going to miss Maks’ gorgeous face/body and dancing (dammit Misty).
I pretty much agree with MJ’s and PJ’s recaps. Except, PJ, I like Cody.
I AM on the Brooke bandwagon, and I really hope she doesn’t become Stacy Keibler — who got voted off just shy of the finale (although I think that year, there was only 2 in the finale instead of 3 like it has been for several seasons - right?). I really think Brooke is just amazing and gorgeous to watch. Every week she really surprises me with her talent and the pimping is totally justified. This mom of 4 dances with such grace, and I almost shed a tear at the end of her dance tonight as she kissed her daughter. LOVED IT! My only fear is that a lack of fanbase could make her exit way to early.
That said, I’m also on the Warren bandwagon. He is just so damn likable and I’m also really surprised with his dancing. I get really excited when it’s his turn. I love Kym too. MJ is right though, he was just a little clunky. Not much, but just a little.
Never before have I had 2 strong favorites at this point in the competition. I’ve usually made up my mind on the one couple I will root for (who eventually wins). So I’m just a little confused right now.
Let me just say this about Lacey: Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Thank you for adhering to the rules! Lance and Lacey did look a little bit tentative and heavy on the downbeat, but I thought they were elegant and moved very well.
Cloris really has to go. I did not enjoy that Jive at all. But Rocco’s dance was not very good either. One of them has got to go.
As for the rest, well, I really don’t think they are match for the leaders. I think Cody and Julianne are cute, but they won’t win. I think Toni and Alec are good, but they won’t win.
Still, who knows what will happen. Case in point - poor Misty and Maks. At this point I really think a Brooke, Warren and Lance finale will be what we get at the end of the road.
A very strong element of this show is popularity. The “best” dancer does not always win or come in second (I give you Mario Lopez and Emmitt Smith, or Jason Taylor from last year.)
Having said that, none of the celebrities are dancing at the level of Brooke yet this year. I have no issue with Derek finally winning a glitter ball either — ever since he danced with Jennie Garth, he’s had a soft spot in my heart. Also Brooke Burke totally and utterly rocked Rock Start INXS and StupidNova — even when she was pregnant so my votes go there.
I think Maurice Greene completely outdanced Warren Sapp this week. I just don’t get why the judges aren’t calling him on forgetting steps and his clunkiness. If anyone is getting overly pimped, it’s him.
One thing I will have to note is that the Hough’s, Julianne and Derek, are truly masters at getting the best out of their partners. Hands down the best on this show.
The fact that the two of them are beautiful people with which to be partnered is sort of beside the point, but it doesn’t hurt.
I think we are going to see Brooke and Cody benefit from those partnerships to be carried a long way in this competition. Both are my favorites right now.
I will say again with Warren Sapp. Who knew? He is amazingly light on his feet. I don’t see him pulling an Emmitt Smith, but you never know!
Yeah, this show def. has a popularity contest going on. That’s why I fear for Brooke.
People love rooting for the underdog with personality, and the person that looks like they could never dance, yet pulls off an amazing routine. Ladybug - if anyone can pull that off, it’ll be Warren. I know a TON of people that love him - including myself.
t2 - I have to disagree about last season. Kristy Yamaguchi was the best dancer from the beginning (her first dance, the foxtrot just blew everyone out of the water so early!) and basically went wire to wire. Jason couldn’t touch her technique. He just had Edyta masking any faults.
I can’t see anyone else winning except for Brooke and Derek, their dance was just beautiful, I’m in awe.
bigepaz, I meant that Jason Taylor should not have come in second — he probably should have come in third or fourth.
I really felt that last year they were so desparate for a girl to win that they went out and found one of America’s sweethearts who could dance anyway (don’t ice skaters take dance all the time) and then rounded out the cast from there. Having said all that, I love Kristi Yamaguchi and she definitely deserved to win.
t2 - gotcha! And you are right. They were very desperate for a woman to win last year.
The EW reviewer put into words what I was thinking but couldn’t verbalize about Brooke. Good technique, pretty, twirly, frilly, and girly but kinda boring and with no detectable emotion.
Also, after thinking about it more, it REALLY irks me that Lance was (IIRC) the only one called out for a lack of rise/fall technique in his V. Waltz, when watching the show back last night, NO ONE perfected it, to my untrained eye. And I mean, really, REALLY irks me. (I repeat, sick of the pimping.)
This my fave of any V. Waltz, I’ve ever seen on TV. Of course, it IS two professional dancers, although one of them doesn’t specialize in ballroom at all.
Oh, Sarah, thank you so much for the link to the Danya Viennese Waltz. Watching that always makes me feel better, even on a really crappy day like this one.
I know I’m in the minority, but I loved their fox trot even more than the waltz.
They are both just gorgeous dancers. Why they would hire Lacey and Inna and not Anya if they needed a new girl, I have no idea. She’s just such a good partner — both Anya and Danny (and also Pasha) made their partners look good no matter what they did. Lacey was out, injured, when I saw the SYTYCD concert, so I got to see the Danya waltz and the fox trot and Pasha and Anya doing a cha cha/samba mix, as well as Anya filling in for the samba with Danny. It was so hot with Anya. That girl is FIYAH.
Lacey was out when I saw the tour too, smartcookie, so I got to see Anya fill in on the Samba with Danny too. And I believe they also did their Foxtrot. I love that one too, but the Waltz was just the first time that I just fell in love with them as partners, so it holds a special place in my heart. :) They dance so beautifully together.
Anya and Pasha should TOTALLY be DWTS pros. ITA with that!!!!
And you’re welcome for the link. :)