Dancing with the Stars Season 16: The Semifinals-- Super Hot

Kellie and Derek danced Argentine Tango-- Len said there was pride in the technique and joy in the performance, it was fantastic. He said he loved it. Bruno called it pure perfection, superb my darling. Carrie Ann said it's absurd that you can attain that kind of perfection in that short amount of time. Kellie amazes me every time, she is tireless.
Scores: 10, 10, 10= 30 out of 30
and Flamenco-- For me, with that performance, she is almost unbeatable, I have never seen someone dance the Flamenco on this show and that was incredible. Len said she just booked her spot in the final. Bruno said there were a couple of moments where she tightened up. Carrie Ann said she did tighten up and asked her why. Kellie said she felt that maybe it's because her dress was really heavy.
Scores: 9, 10, 9= 28 out of 30

Ingo and Kym danced a Samba-- Bruno said he loves Ingo's determination and sees that he put the work in. Carrie Ann said that Ingo is into it but then he slips up, he has the biggest fight to get into a final. Len said he did a good job with a dance that is difficult. I also see how much Ingo tries, and I think people appreciate that when they vote for him.
Scores: 8, 8, 8= 24 out of 30
and Charleston-- I absolutely loved it, he brought such a positive upbeat energy to the dance. Carrie Ann said he captured the roaring 20's. Len said the semifinals are the best time to do your best dance. Bruno said it was fun.
Scores: 9, 9, 9= 27 out of 20

Aly and Mark danced a Rumba-- Carrie Ann felt that Aly drew them in with every moment. Len said it had romance, but it wasn't raunchy, and it was understated. Len said she has grown throughout the competition. Bruno said there was a great balance between romance and sensuality. I didn't love this as much as the judges did.
Scores: 10, 10, 10=30 out of 30
and Afro Jazz-- The dance definitely held my interest, and I do feel like they were in sync. Carrie Ann said a lot of people don't know how hard that dance actually is, and it was fantastic. Len said that they captured the feeling of the dance; he wanted there to be more of a connection between them. Bruno said she has exceeded all expectations. He said if she doesn't make it to the final, he is going to judge in speedos.
Scores: 10, 9, 10= 29 out of 30

Jacoby and Karina danced an Argentine Tango-- I loved their dance and I thought it had a great intensity and energy to it. Len said it had mood and intensity. Bruno felt that the sexual tension was unbearable, and it was Jacoby's best performance ever. Carrie Ann gets a kiss from Jacoby, twirls her hair around and that's it.
Scores: 10, 10, 10=30 out of 30
and Lindy Hop-- This dance was so fun and free, and Jacoby seemed to have the perfect personality for the lindy hop. Len said it was full on and fabulous. Carrie Ann called Jacoby the number one entertainer of Season 16. Bruno said he nailed it.
Scores: 10, 9, 10= 29 out of 30

Zendaya and Val danced a Quickstep-- I was not digging this performance, there was something about it that was off, and almost so fast that it was like they were running instead of doing steps. Bruno thought it was too quick and didn't get what they were trying to do. Carrie Ann felt like they were dragging each other through it at times.
Scores: 9, 8, 8= 25 out of 30
and Hip Hop-- Zendaya looks like she was born to dance hip hop, and Val kept up with her. Bruno said it was so hip it gave him chills, and called it Zendaya forever. Carrie Ann said she is Zendaya's biggest fan, and she said Val didn't do too bad either. Len loved their attitude, and like the playfulness of the dance.
Scores: 10, 10, 10= 30 out of 30

Dancing With The Stars: Season 14 Two Week Recap

Last week was Motown Week on Dancing With The Stars and Gladys Knight ended up getting voted off after a "dance off" with Roshon. I liked Gladys, but I think it was her time to go. She had great charisma and the effort was there, but she just wasn't improving the way that her fellow contestants have been.

Roshon and Chelsie stood out for me because their Rumba was very adult, it showed that Roshon is capable of that. It was sexy, and that was a positive new direction for them. Score: 23 out of 30

I loved the funk and the bounce in Katherine and Mark's Samba. This lady just consistently delivers, it's pretty amazing. Score: 29 out of 30

Donald and Peta's Foxtrot had everything: pizazz, confidence, power, and fireworks. Donald improves every week, and to be honest, I think he is overlooked by the judges all the time. Score: 27 out of 30

I cannot forget about Jaleel and Kym's Cha Cha; there was so much precision in this dance. It was definitely the return of Jaleel. Score: 29 out of 30

Yes, it's true Cheryl does not use William Levy to the extent of his abilities. It angers me quite a bit because William has so much potential. Their Rumba was amazing in terms of emotion and sex appeal, but it could have used more dancing.  Score: 27 out of 30

Week 7 Classical Week

Katherine is long overdue for a perfect score but her Rumba with Mark this week wasn't it. This lacked passion and chemistry, her lines made up for it a little bit. Score: 27 out of 30

I felt bad for Melisssa and Maks; they made such headway last week. I think that the judges were way too hard on them, particularly Carrie Ann. This Argentine Tango had too many lifts though and unfortunately some of them weren't clean. Score: 21 out of 30

William and Cheryl's Viennese Waltz was absolutely beautiful; there was so much emotion and it was sincere and touching. Bruno said he saw a vulnerability in him that he hasn't seen before. Score: 27 out of 30

I think once again this week Roshon and Chelsie are going to find themselves in the dance off. This was a wonderful improvement for Roshon and Carrie Ann loved it, but for some reason, it didn't hold my attention in terms of how the dance was interpreted. Score: 25 out of 30

Donald and Peta could not be counted out with their Viennese Waltz; it was just enchanting. Carrie Ann loved the intensity and regalness of the dance. Len praised his footwork which I think is pretty impressive for an athlete. Score: 27 out of 30

Maria and Derek's Paso Doble was unexpected to me because Maria has really lacked in the past few weeks. The fact that she nailed this and did it with the intensity the she did just proves that she really wants to move forward in this competition. Did it deserve the first perfect score of the season, I'm not sure, but had it not been the first 30 of the season then this definitely would have been a 30. Score: 30 out of 30

The Viennese Waltz was a tough dance for Jaleel and Kym, the feel was nice but the footwork wasn't tight enough. Bruno said the content was great but it wasn't executed as well as it could have been. Carrie Ann told him not to lose his confidence and that his storytelling quality has improved. I just love Jaleel and how he puts so much heart and soul into every dance. I hope he isn't going home. Score: 24 out of 30

Team Tango – Roshon & Chelsie, Katherine & Mark, Maria & Derek, and Jaleel & Kym Score: 27 out of 30

Team Paso Doble – Donald & Peta, William & Cheryl, and Melissa & Maks Score: 26 out of 30


My prediction for the dance off: Melissa & Maks and Roshon & Chelsie