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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Dancing with the Stars Season 29: Nobody Knows How Well They Danced

Jeannie's Journey-- she had to leave the show to have emergency surgery.

Kaitlyn and Artem danced a Jive to Don't Stop Me Now by Queen -- Derek said your dances always have so much content, I would say work on staying sharp. Bruno said I want more passion, more attack. Carrie Ann said last week was hard for her but she came back with grace. I agree with Carrie Ann's points, but at the same time, I feel like she is being a little hard on Kaitlyn. Because Kaitlyn started at such a high level, it's hard for her to see the growth other contestants have seen. Score: 25/30

Nev and Jenna danced a Viennese Waltz to Stuck with You by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber-- I truly enjoy watching Nev dance every week. He is just so so good. I felt like he did a beautiful job of leading her. Bruno said he was oozing charm and charisma; he said you were in control, light on your feet, extremely musical. Carrie Ann said he stepped on her dress, but it was such an elegant dance. Derek said beautiful, smooth Viennese waltz. Score: 27/30

Justina and Sasha danced a Samba to Magalenha by Sergio Mendes-- I thought Justina was great because of her excitement when she was dancing. She has such an open heart when she dances. Carrie Ann said you're so fierce. There was a tiny stumble in there. Derek said you look beautiful, loved the Samba rolls, watch your feet a little bit, it was a little bit flat footed. Bruno said look at you, my tangerine dream, you make every hour feel like happy hour. You give the full monty every time. Score: 27/30

Nelly and Daniella danced a Rumba to Nobody Knows by Tony Rich-- Nelly's feelings were palpable tonight. He obviously really loved his sister. It was not his best dance but he was so sincere. Derek said sometimes moments like that transcend, I appreciate you sharing that story with us. Bruno said make the ladies shine, which you did. He said you want to drag your foot rather than step it. Carrie Ann said the movements were nice but they were mostly your arms and shoulders. We needed to see the movement from your hips but we all felt your heart. Score: 21/30

Chrishell and Gleb danced a Viennese Waltz to Love on the Brain by Rihanna-- Carrie Ann said it was graceful, elegant, and sexy. She said your arms out of hold and your neck, work on that. Derek said my heart is beating fast, you're improving each week. He said watch your arms and transitions, they need to be more seamless. Bruno said I was thinking about so many things while watching that. You had some very good moments while you were dancing. Score: 24/30

Skai and Alan danced a Salsa to Work It by Missy Elliott-- This was fun! I do agree the judges that there were too many lifts. Carrie Ann said you were really aggressive with the dance. You didn't nail all the landings but you nailed the ending. Derek said you were more grounded, that was one too many lifts. I want to see more content. Bruno said he was screaming. Bruno said you have to make sure if you attempt the lift that you are able to continue with the flow of the dance. Score: 25/30

Johnny and Britt danced a Foxtrot to Wonder by Shawn Mendes-- I agree with Derek that Johnny's outfit was distracting but I loved the way these two tell a story. Derek said always beautiful arms. He said I wanted the dance to be more like a gradual build than rising and crashing waves. Bruno said your movement filled the stage. Carrie Ann said I liked the story, it was different, something I've never seen before. Score: 27/30

AJ and Cheryl danced a Rumba to Way Down We Go by Kaleo-- This really pulled me in, I could not take my eyes off either of them. This was powerful for sure, full of emotion. Bruno said I was so captivated by it, the drama, the storytelling. I lost a lot of the Rumba action. Carrie Ann said it was a passionate powerful performance. There wasn't a lot of hip action, I want you to bust open. Derek said I appreciate you sharing your journey, that one was for you so well done. Score: 24/30

Nev and Jenna, Chrishell and Gleb, and Nelly and Daniella are dancing the Cha Cha judged by Carrie Ann. They're dancing to Rain on Me by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande-- She gave Nev 3 bonus points and Chrishell and Nelly 2 bonus points each.

Justina and Sasha, Johnny and Britt are dancing the Viennese Waltz judged by Derek. They're dancing to I Have Nothing by Whitney Houston-- He gave 3 bonus points to Johnny and 2 bonus points to Justina.

AJ and Cheryl, Kaitlyn and Artem, Skai and Alan are dancing the Samba judged by Bruno. They're dancing to Levitating by Dua Lipa-- He gave 3 bonus points to AJ and Kaitlyn and 2 bonus points to Skai

Bottom two was a big surprise in that it was Chrishell and Skai!

The judges all agreed to save Skai and Chrishell was sent home. It's hard to say who may go home next week since everyone was just so good.

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Dancing with the Stars Season 29: Spooky Dances

Jeannie and Brandon danced a Paso Doble inspired by Silence of the Lambs -- I do love the commitment Jeannie brings to every dance, but sometimes she pushes so hard that the dance is not as refined as it could be. Derek thinks she did great with the Paso. Bruno loved the intention of the dance. Carrie Ann said she is overdoing it a little bit; she needs to tone down some of the energy so that her grace can return to the dance. Score: 25/30

Johnny and Britt danced a Viennese Waltz to Creep by Radiohead inspired by Dracula-- It was super dramatic, I loved it! Bruno said it was very good, you had good sweeping motion. Carrie Ann said you floated through that, there was so much interpretation of the music. I agree with Carrie Ann, he interpreted the music beautifully. It's like it was made for him. Derek said redemption is beautiful. Score: 27/30

Chrishell and Gleb danced a Paso Doble inspired by Maleficent-- I do have to say, I did find it simple, but I really felt her character. This was by far her best dance yet, execution was at the highest degree. Carrie Ann said simple moves executed perfectly. Derek said there were a few off balance moments but everyone is crushing it tonight. Bruno said Maleficent you scrumpet. He said you lost the fluidity at times, overall strong performance. Score: 26/30

Monica and Val danced a Jazz routine inspired by to Fever-- I liked watching this and was impressed with Monica. I think she has grown a lot. I am not sure what the judges were looking for. Derek loved the musicality, transitions, lifts. He thought overall it was well done. Bruno said I didn't get a fever, I got a mild chill. Carrie Ann said she didn't feel the storytelling as much, felt that it needed more intention. Score: 22/30

AJ and Cheryl danced a Tango inspired by Psycho-- This was really good, the footwork was challenging and AJ seemed un-phased, he stuck with it. Carrie Ann said well done, work a little on your posture. Derek said I was watching your footwork, well done. Bruno said I love how you transformed the character, totally believable. Sort out that frame. AJ said Cheryl is a trooper. Score: 26/30

Nelly and Daniella danced an Argentine Tango to I Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd inspired by Nightmare on Elm St.-- I think the person I continue to be most surprised by in this competition is Nelly. He is so so good, and he continues to work hard and step up his game. This is a far cry from when Master P came on the show years ago. Carrie Ann said that was your best dance, the dynamics, the push and pull, everything. Derek said I wanted more Argentine Tango footwork but you were such a great partner to Danielle. Bruno said you killed that Argentine Tango, your whole stance was different tonight. Score: 27/30

Justina and Sasha danced a Tango inspired by Carrie-- I like Justina's spirit. I will say I think that the screaming distracted from the dancing. There also seemed to be some minor slip ups. Derek compliments her frame but tells her to watch her turns. Bruno tells her not to be hoppy in the Tango. Carrie Ann agrees and compliments Justina's use of space. Score: 26/30

Nev and Jenna danced a Paso Doble inspired by Swan Lake-- This was scary gorgeous! Jenna's choreography was amazing and Nev was flawless in his execution. It's hard to believe that he hasn't danced before because he just does everything so well. Bruno and Carrie Ann thought it was perfect. Derek said it was gorgeous and marveled at Nev's shaping. First perfect score of the season! Score: 30/30

Skai and Alan danced an Argentine Tango to Everything I Wanted by Billie Eilish inspired by The Bride of Chucky-- Carrie Ann said you came back stronger than ever. Your power was mesmerizing. Derek said last week I felt for you, this week I feel you, gorgeous. Bruno said this was the best placement you've had. Score: 27/30

Kaitlyn and Artem danced a Paso Doble to Disturbia by Rihanna inspired by Cruella DeVille-- Hmm, I think I know what the issue is, I think Kaitlyn has been so consistent that we almost take it for granted. I think she also hasn't seen the drastic growth that some of the other contestants have because she started out at such a high level. Derek said, Artem I want to adopt you. Kaitlyn you are so reliable and you dance your butt off every week. Great way to end the show. Bruno said it felt slightly rushed and the timing wasn't as crisp as it could be. Carrie Ann said there was an issue with the lift, and she saw her spirit drop. Scores were all over the place. Score: 24/30

Jeannie and Monica surprisingly were in the bottom two. I am shocked that Monica was sent home, this was one of her strongest performances to date. I think the judges made an error in who they chose.