Tuesday, November 4, 2014

DWTS Season 19 Week Eight

Dynamic Duos night:  The couple with the highest score after the first dance wins immunity and cannot go home tonight. The rest will dance-off to give them bonus points.

Janel Parrish and Valentin Chmerkovskiy danced Contemporary as  Romeo and Juliet  and it was effortless and so beautiful ,  SO GOOD.   Bruno called it a juciy dance – “romance don’t come any juicer: extremely ambitious  yet gorgeous and glorious in every possible way” Carrie Ann stated “This was the perfect example of how abstract  movement can tell a story and elicit absolute pure emotion- epitome of what dance is about.”  Len continued the raves, saying “I knew you were a good dancer - tonight you’ve shown  me that you are a great dancer”  Juliann said it was simply breathtaking.  Their 40, A PERFECT SCORE won them  IMMUNITY, but they were not going anywhere.

Sadie Robertson and Mark Ballas danced Contemporary as Adam and Eve and  WOW so I was impressed Len kept it simple, “ You are back next week- well done.”  Juliann absolutely loved it. “Maturity beyond what we have seen.”  Bruno told Sadie, “You have come such a long way my darling- the detail of the choreography and the difficultly- it is unbelievable how you did it. Amazing” Carrie Ann told her “I’m impressed- I think you nailed it” 38 

Alfonso Ribiero and Witney Carson did a Cha Cha as Batman and Robin and all I can say is he is a really good dancer- he actually leads his pro and is very good in this style. And how cool was he hanging on the zip line stuck with a too short ladder?!? Juliann said it was pure entertainment- so good and Bruno added Alfanzo rocks Gotham City, adding, “And you have got to be the hottest Robin I have ever, ever, ever seen.”  Carrie Ann stated, “There is something so right to watching you be Batman and you be Robin to Prince. Super smart.”  Len told the couple to “Get into your Bat-mobile and head into next week, well done.”  38

Bethany Mota and Derek Hough danced a Salsa as Lucy and Ricky and I must say I just love, love watching them dance. Bruno said “So convincing-  your versatility exceeds all my expectations.”  Carrie Ann said, “You are ridiculous, that was phenomenal.   Len won the comment of the night with “Hotter than a bull’s bum in June- sizzling out there- it was fantastic.” Juliann told Bethany, “Your journey this season has been my favorite journey.” 37

Lea Thompson and Artem Chigvintsev danced a very safe stiff Jazz as Bonnie and Clyde. Lea did what she does and nothing more. Len called them on it “You need to Risk it to get the biscuit. Safe won’t get you the mirror ball.” Julianne said the dance felt dated and like she had seen it before. Bruno felt it wasn’t “bad-ass enough” Carrie Ann did say Lea’s confidence is back but advised her to “dance into the ground” and less like a ballerina.  32

Tommy Chong and Peta Murgatroyd did a Paso Doble  as Johnny Cash and June Carter.  Tommy missed time and was clearly tired- his injury showed. Carrie Ann talked of their magic mojo and the  incredible connection Tommy has with Peta.  Lensaid it was “Like a hotdog- tasty never sure of the content.” Juliann was kind, “You’ve come out and charmed us.”  Bruno told Tommy, “Peta keeps you alive.”  26


Michael Waltrip and Emma Slater did a Foxtrot to  “You’ll be in My Heart” as Tarzan and Jane and my thought as he was dancing was  “If Michael goes home, this was a lovely dance to finish with.”  Juliann complimented him that he was leading Emma. Bruno didn’t buy him as King of the Jungle, “More like the Lord of the garden center.” He went on to say Michael wasn’t long, smooth and gliding but it was a good try.  Carrie Ann told Michael he “improved so much- I am so proud of you. You run your own race and you run it with pride.”  Len, too, was kind. “The best I have seen you dance.”  25 


Dance-off rules: 3 points if you win your dance-off. The higher ranked team picked their competitor and then the chosen couple picked the dance from Jive, Cha Cha or Rumba. Once a style was picked, it was eliminated as a choice.

Alfonso Ribiero and Witney Carson  picked Lea Thompson and Artem Chigvintsev ,  they in turn picked the Jive since it was her best dance so far, but OMG Alfonzo and Witney rocked it! Winner:  Alfanso. 38 + 3 = 41

Bethany Mota and Derek Hough picked Sadie Robertson and Mark Ballas who in turn picked the Cha Cha and WOW it was too close to call- even the judges were split. When that happens, Len’s vote, as head judge, is the winner. Winner: Bethany 37 + 3 = 40

That left Tommy Chong and Peta Murgatroyd  to dance Rumba against Michael Waltrip and Emma Slater. The clear leader was a suave Tommy. Winner: Tommy 26 + 3 = 29. 

And going home tonight : Michael Waltrip and Emma Slater, Which leaves Tommy at the bottom of the leader board and the likely elimination next week.

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