Tonight it’s the Dancing with the Stars Semi-finals!
Lance and Lacey had the best night of their DWTS run tonight, and lead the board with a total score of 57. There’s no doubt these two are going to make it into the semi-finals. As well they should. Brooke and Derek totally effed up their jive, but brought it back some with a decent samba. At this stage in the game, it’s pretty obvious that Warren isn’t the best dancer out there, but he’s fun to watch. That leaves poor Cody, who has had to deal with losing a partner, getting her back again and having to make adjustments all along the way. Julianne, back from some pretty major surgery, isn’t quite 100% in the swing of things. And Cody’s always been awkward on the dance floor, even on his best nights. Tonight, wasn’t one of his best. The couple’s paso doble was like some bizarre German march gone awry, and their Samba was anything but sexy. Cody had the lowest score, 46. Warren and Brooke tied in the middle for a score of 49.
I think Len is right. Cody is going home this week, leaving Lance and Lacey, Brooke and Derek and Warren and Kym in the Finals next week.
Tomorrow, the kids competition is going to be decided during the big re-cap show. Damn, I guess that means I’m going to have to watch it! And then the results show is jam-packed with performances: Julianne Hough, Leona Lewis and John Legend will perform. Plus, last season’s winners, Kristy and Mark, will make a triumphant return. And finally, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin makes an appearance. Wow!
Live recap and videos after the JUMP…
Brooke and Derek - The Jive - Well, I’ve seen the jive danced way better on the show this season. And Len calls it a disaster! Bruno said, “Your technique went down the toilet.” “Aww, Brooke,” says Carrie Ann. She calls Brooke out on an illegal lift! Ouchie! Carrie Ann - 7, Len - 7, Bruno - 7 - 21 - Their lowest score of the whole season - 1-800-868-3405
Cody and Julianne - The Paso Doble - Julianne is back! She choreographs a Paso that makes the most of Cody’s stiff ungainliness. Bruno thinks the dance was a too little out there. Carrie Ann gives it a 10 for determination. Len thinks the couple will get their “marching orders” this week. Carrie Ann - 8, Len - 7, Bruno - 7, 22 - 1-800-868-3401
Warren and Kym - The Mambo - So, it turns out Warren has been traveling from coast to coast every week, just like Susan Lucci, in order to tape Inside the NFL. Only he’s never mentioned it. Until now. Warren is doing great! So light on his feet, and as always he looks like he’s having a blast. Carrie Ann says the dance lacks a little content. Len says his personality makes up for lack of technique. Bruno calls it flat-footed, but very engaging. Carrie Ann - 8, Len - 8, Bruno - 8 - 24 - 1-800-868-3413
Lance and Lacey - The Mambo - Lance’s dad and grandfather drop by for a visit. Best dance so far! Sexy, and so much fun. Go Lance and Lacey! Len says the dance is their best so far. Bruno calls it semi-final material. Carrie Ann declares, “A showstopper.” Carrie Ann - 10, Len - 9, Bruno - 9 - 28 - 1-800-868-3407
Brooke and Derek are at the bottom of the Leader board! Next, each couple dances one of the new dances introduced this season. Plus, they get a masterclass from Len.
Pros Paul Barris and Yosinea Adame show us how the samba is done. I guess 8 dances can’t fill 90 minutes.
Brooke and Derek - The Salsa - Lucky for them this dance is much better than their jive. They should make up some points in this round. Bruno says, “Brooke is back…Thank you! Thank You.” Carrie Ann says, “There were lifts in there, but they were all appropriate!” So much for the lift police! Len says, “You’re crisp, you’re clear…great technique.” Carrie Ann - 9, Len - 10, Bruno - 9 - 28 - Total - 49
Cody and Julianne - The Salsa - Cody still looks like a giant goofball out there. That was a major-ass (clunky!) lift in the middle of that routine. Carrie Ann says it was a lot of fun, but the musicality was lacking. Len really enjoyed it. Bruno tells Cody he has to work on his technique if he makes it to the finals next week. Carrie Ann - 8, Len - 8, Bruno - 8 - 24 - Total - 46
Pros Christian Perry and Annette Nicole dance the jitterbug
Warren and Kym - The Jitterbug - Warren hasn’t improved his technique any, but in his case it doesn’t matter. He’s still fun to watch. Len calls him a truly joyful person to watch. Bruno says, “Your feet were all over the place…” Carrie Ann thought he brought his A game back. Carrie Ann - 9, Len - 8, Bruno - 25 - Total - 49.
Lance and Lacey - The Jitterbug - Ha ha, there goes Lance’s shoe! This is wild! Awesome. They should have the highest scores of the night. Bruno calls it brilliant, and invokes Gene Kelly and Ann Miller. Carrie Ann agrees. She calls it magic on the dance floor. Len says, “You came out tonight and danced two fabulous dances.” Aww, Lance’s grandfather is crying. Carrie Ann - 10, Len - 9, Bruno - 10 - 29 - Total - 57
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Yikes! Brooke’s jive was uber hard…too hard…she is not Julianne…and that kind of fell apart…Yikes!
Warren easy, easy, and not good.
Lancey was simply FAB!!
I think Brooke may be o-u-t after tonight. I hate to see a Boys Club finale, but I just don’t think Brooke has the fanbase to make up for mediocre scores. We’ll see, though. Maybe her second-round scores will be a lot better and save her (pretty) butt.
Love Lance!!
who knows why but for the 2nd round dances they are allowed to do lifts. i remember when they did that show with all the new genres and lifts were allowed. so carrie cant be all lift police on these dances.
Loved Lance’s first dance. Really loved Brooke’s second. Both should have been a 30.
Hope the Disney kids are sleeping.
IMO, Warren may be light on his feet, but he’s not that good of a dancer.
Lancey FTW, I think, as long as they don’t WTF the freestyle and break my heart (Maks, I’m looking at you.) As a couple, they are the best combo of chemistry, showmanship, and technique. Brooke and Derek have the best technique (usually) but IMO lack the chem/showmanship factor and Warren and Kym have tons of chemistry and showmanship but look heavy and clumsy a lot of the time. Cody and Julianne’s paso was weird for me. It was like watching two kids from the Mickey Mouse Club trying to be grown up and sexy or something, and then there was the marching? O…kay. I think I’d like to see Lance/Lacey and Brook/Derek go head to head in the end, especially because Lacey and Derek are two pros who haven’t made it to the big show yet and I can see them putting together fun freestyles.
Was the band not allowed to say “tequila”? I kept waiting for it during Warren and Kym’s first dance, LOL.
GO LANCE & LACEY!!!!! I even used my son’s phone to call in votes. I still say Cody’s out unless Julianne’s fans save them, then it’s over for Warren.
LANCE & LACEY!!!! WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doggone it, I wish I could vote IdolStyle!!! LOL!!!
Lance, Brooke, and Warren should be in the finals.
Cody hasn’t improved at all. He’s lucky he has had some good partners.
I think the reason men tend to win this show is that the female partners are the focus of the dance.
So, go Brooke! You may not have the fanbase, but you rock. :)
Lance and Lacey are just effing hot. Tonight the steamed up the dance floor. They are both incredible dancers. Big botty sistahs rule! I just had to say that. I just love her style, and Lance or forget it, I just lurves me some Lance! Swooning big time! I love Warren but his dancing is just style not technique. That doesn’t mean that he isn’t good he is, just a different kind of good.
I must bid adieu to young Cody. He gave it everything he had, but alas it just wasn’t quite enough. He was game though. Brooke bores me, but as long as she’s doing something very refined, or regimented she is fine. Her freestyle is going to be interesting as she lacks something enabling her to pull off those kinds of dances imho.
Did I say I love Lance, ;)
pj, I totally agree on the female partner thing. Only Kristi had enough female talent spunk to carry a male dancer. :)
I imagine Lacey at least understood the magnitude of Bruno’s compliment tonight. _On the Town_ is one of the best dance films ever made, and Gene Kelly and Ann Miller two of the best dancers. (Oddly enough, the two never actually danced together in the film — Gene was paired with Vera-Ellen, who was Rosemary Clooney’s sis in _White Christmas_, and some guy whose name I still don’t know, who always ended up in the Kelly-Sinatra musicals, was with Ann Miller. Can you tell I am a fan? haha)
Their dance really did invoke the spirit of that film, a film which invoked the spirit of the era Lance’s granddad grew up in. It all came together beautifully. When I read the spoiler of those two doing jitterbug, I had a feeling something special was going to happen, but in no way could I have predicted how awesome it really would be. I knew they’d get some 10s tonight, but 3!?!?! Len should have added a fourth on that last one. Come ON!
Way to go Lance and Lacey — first time I have said that all season. Clearly the best of the night. Good timing too as the rest of the couples were CRAP!
I love Brooke and Warren, but come on! They were horrible tonight.
And Cody, well, he should go home.
Lance and Lacey deserve all the praise tonight. Well done. First time since SYTYCD that I liked Lacey. She was muted and let her partner do his thing. Good job Lacey!
They keep this momentum up and they will win the mirrorball!
It’s Jules Munshin, sparklesgirl2. He goes with Ann Miller, Frank Sinatra goes with Betty Garrett, and Gene Kelly goes with “Miss Turnstiles,” Vera-Ellen.
From your lips to God’s ears, sunchick (and yes, Maks, I’M looking at you too. WTF freestyle to a Timbaland song??? Were you KIDDING me?!).
I didn’t watch the show yet because I was at the final SYTYCD show in Tampa tonight, but I’m off to internet vote for Lancey. It sounds like they were ah-ma-zing, so YAY!! :)
Ditto. I have been for Lancey from the beginning. We will have the opportunity to compare them to Kristi and Mark, and will see what a terrific couple they are. Tons of chemistry there!
I don’t think Len wants them to win, but I think they are the best. That was a perfect ‘30′ dance. I love the new style dances and hope the Jitterbug will become a permanet fixture. Sweet dedication to Grandpa.
Goodbye Cody. Oh, I am glad Cloris didn’t get sick while she was on the show. Pneumonia can be life threatening at her age. Hoping for a speedy recovery!
I think there were two 30-worthy dances tonight:
Lance and Lacey’s mambo
Brooke and Derek’s salsa
Lance’s jitterbug was very entertaining, but kind of a hot mess in some areas. And I’ll give Brooke credit, when she tanks — she really tanks. Hopefully she got that out of her system and makes it to next week because I want to see what choreography Derek would throw at the finals.
LANCEY FOR THE WIN!!!!!! I think Lance has the perfect combination of technique and personality…he’s fun to watch and he actually dances well too!
Has Len given 10’s to anyone other than Brooke yet? There’s a small part of me that thinks he secretly hates Lancey.
I think Lacey will choreograph a showstopper freestyle…JMO.
Without question…it should be a lot of fun.
Did anyone notice the look on Kristi Yamaguchi’s face during the judges critique of Brooke and Derek’s salsa. I was sitting there thinking okay Kristi you got all the praise last season get over it.