The judges held up a total of six 10s last week, but tonight, only one dance earned that number, with Carrie Ann and Bruno giving Gilles' paso doble the perfect score. Our other leaders didn't fare so well. Melissa struggled with Tony's tough choreography, Shawn played it safe with a sweet Viennese waltz, and Li'l Kim didn't nail her technique. Chuck, David Alan, and Ty were stuck in the middle of the pack, and Lawrence and Steve-O landed in the bottom two.
Gilles and Cheryl: The difference between this paso doble and its lower-scoring counterparts was the grace and fluidity with which Gilles is able to execute lightning-fast steps and aggressive movements. Once again, a dance where the couple both looked like professionals. Judges' scores: 29/30
Shawn and Mark: The munchkins eked ahead of Melissa and Tony by a mere point for the first time this season with a simple Viennese waltz. Mark cut the flips and tricks and kept it simple, although Shawn's gymnastics background still shines through in her clean lines and precise steps. Judges' score: 26/30
Li'l Kim and Derek: Last week, Kim burst into the top three with a sexy tango, and this week, she tied for second with a sassy Viennese waltz. That's right folks, a sassy and sexy waltz, according to Bruno. If sassy is doing ballet-like movements with an open-mouthed grin, and sexy is snarling at the audience. And does anyone know how writing in one's "Buddha book" helps you waltz in perfect unison with one's partner? If her cosmetically enhanced doll face didn't already make you think this gal was a bit unhinged, that comment should. Judges' score: 26/30
Melissa and Tony: This fiery paso was jam-packed with complicated steps, high kicks, and unfortunately, a few slips, according to the judges. Although I wouldn't necessarily boo the judges for pointing that out, these slips were hardly visible to the untrained eye. I caught them on the second viewing, but barely. More proof judges hold the naturally talented dancers to a higher standard. Judges' score: 25/30
Chuck and Julianne: Just as Rome wasn't built overnight, you can't make a country boy into a ballroom dancer in two months. Chuck again improves, in baby steps. He really hasn't broken through yet, to that dance that's so effortlessly beautiful that it radiates joy from the TV. This week's score on his graceful Viennese waltz tied his score two weeks ago for his foxtrot, so traditional ballroom seems to come slightly easier to him. Judges' score: 23/30
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1 - theshiz,a
i say it's time for lawrence or DAG to go. they are both hard workers, but not quite making the grade on the dance floor.
wow, maks and karina on the results show was pretty enchanting/steamy