Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Live Blog of the DWTS Latin Results Show

So, here we are. After last night's immune challenge and a dance off challenge we are left with six couples.

Kellie and Derek have immunity as they had the highest score (tied with Aly/Mark but they had the best record over the whole season).

The other six are spread out because of the dance offs (Zendaya, Aly and Ingo got three extra points) which all means Andy Dick is MILES behind.

There has been a lot of online sentiment to keep him but will it be enough? We shall see!

Starting off with a lovely little number from the Troupe.

After the highlights we have Michael Bublé singing Dance With Me.

The Encore Dance is Aly and Mark with their Salsa. Very good.

First results. Zendaya and Jacoby are up.

Zendaya and Val are safe.

Jacoby and Karina are in jeopardy! (Tom says they are in jeopardy from his Mom).

Next results - Aly and Ingo.

Aly and Mark are safe.

Ingo and Kym are in jeopardy.

Andy and Sean left!

The Camden Sophisticated Sisters - a lovely drill team that use dance to make a difference in their lives.

A segment on Adrienne Haslett (sp?) , a professional dancer who lost her foot in the Boston Marathon explosion. A terrible thing to happen. She seems very brave and very nice. DWTS plans to follow her over time until she dances on the show.

Alison and Twitch dance to Lindsey Stirling on violin. This is really most excellent. Lots of swirling, hard drumming and a fire on stage!

Pro dance. All the women seem to have a copy of Peta's wig...

Sean and Andy now up.

Sean and Peta are safe.

Andy and Sharna are in jeopardy. They join Jacoby/Karina and Ingo/Kym.

Jacoby and Karina are safe.

Andy Dick and Sharna Burgess have been eliminated. It seemed that the producers wanted to get rid of Andy. Despite crying too much he's been the perfect competitor - not very good, getting better every week, entertaining and enjoying himself.

Next week the couples dance twice - the second being a Trio Dance where they are joined by a Pro.


Monday, April 29, 2013

Live Blog of Latin Night - Week 7

Welcome to Latin night!

In order to keep the DWTS fans on their toes the producers have added a rather strange scoring system this week.

After all the couples first dance, the couple with the highest score will get immunity.

No, not diplomatic immunity.

That means they are automatically through to next week.

The other couples then have a dance-off to score more judges points.

Then we can vote for our favorite of the six couples.

I'm sure it makes sense.

To add to the Latin-ness Juanez will be performing live.

The couples..

Jacoby and Karina - Salsa - Len thought it was fabulous (after being heckled by Jacoby's mom), Bruno talked about a kitchen mixer and Carrie Ann said he farts salsa (sic) - 9/9/9=27

Ingo and Kym - Rumba - Bruno didn't like the hip action, Carrie Ann didn't they think they were connected, Len felt they had good lines - 7/8/7=22

Kellie and Derek - Samba - Carrie Ann thought they were too good (still not sure about that), Len and Bruno loved it - 9/10/10=29

Andy and Sharna - Rumba - Len said he was enthusiastic, Bruno wanted to forget it, Carrie Ann said he touched her - 5/6/6=17

Aly and Mark (NOT Henry) - Salsa - Bruno said lots of things and I think he loved it, Carrie Ann said she loved it, Len said fantastict - 10/9/10=29

Sean and Peta - Rumba - Carrie Ann was impressed, Len said it was like a match: Peta was hot, Sean was wooden, Bruno said it was much better - 8/8/8=24

Zendaya and Val - Paso Doble - (oh my) - Len sounded like Bruno, Bruno particularly liked the flamenco beginning, Carrie Ann thought it was beautiful but something about something - 9/9/9=27

Kellie and Derek have immunity due to the fact they have a higher cumulative score for the season.

Aly and Mark dance the Cha Cha Cha against Andy and Sharna - Aly and Mark won meaning they get an extra three points

Zendaya/Val jive against Jacoby/Karina - very good! - Zendaya and Val get three extra points!

Sean/Peta rumba against Ingo/Kym - Ingo and Kym get three extra points

So summarizing:

Kellie - immune
Aly - 32
Zendaya - 30
Jacoby - 27
Ingo - 25
Sean - 24
Andy - 17

Andy needs votes!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Live From The DWTS Results Show On My TV

Couldn't make it to the studios tonight (and I never have before either) but here's what's happening on the results show.

Victor was at the bottom of the judges' scores, with Andy and Jacoby above him. Anything could happen but I think Victor must be favorite to go.

Kicking off with Olly Murs from the UK and a group dance from the pros. (It was pretty good.)

First two celebs up are Aly and Kellie.

Kellie and Derek safe.

Aly and Mark are also safe.

Some highlights from the stars singing karaoke to Stevie Wonder songs, the musicians were good of course, but everyone seemed to have fun.

The encore of the team dance was chosen via Twitter and, of course, Team Paso won because thats the team Zendaya is on. And she has LOTS of fans on Twitter.

More results - Zendaya & Sean.

Zendaya safe, duh.

Sean and Peta are in jeopardy.

Interesting segment on the supporting cast of DWTS.

Will.I.Am. Very good, apart from the MC Hammer pants.

Victor and Ingo are up.

Victor and Lindsay are in jeopardy.

Ingo and Kym are safe.

The Macy's Stars of Dance was a load of dancers in black jackets with red rectangles on the back, moving and coordinating across the floor and never hitting each other. It was more performance art than dance. It was excellent.

Next week is Latin night and Henry Byalikov choreographed a group dance in anticipation - it was not...

Jacoby and Andy are up.

Andy and Sharna join Sean/Peta and Victor/Lindsay in the final three.

Andy and Sharna are safe!

The actual bottom two are Sean and Victor.

Victor Ortiz and Lindsay Arnold have been eliminated.

Victor had the lowest score and didn't seem happy. A really nice guy (for someone who hits people for a living), he was a pleasure.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Live Reporting - DWTS and Stevie Wonder

Well, "reporting" is a bit over the top but I'll keep you up with the scores.

So, eight couples, two team dances and Stevie Wonder - it's going to be good!

Started off with a medley and a group dance choreographed by Sasha Farber

Zendaya and Val - Cha Cha Cha - Do I Do - Len loved it, Bruno thought it was gob smacking gorgeous and Carrie Ann was blown away - 10/9/10=29

Andy and Sharna - Samba - Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Bruno didn't think he made it to Brazil, Carrie Ann wants him to get better, Len told him to have fun - 6/6/6=18

Sean and Peta - Samba - I Wish - Carrie Ann didn't like his musicality, Len thought it was riddled with mistakes, Bruno thought he could get a job as a stripper at least - 7/7/7=21

Aly and Mark - Foxtrot - Isn't She Lovely - Len thought her bottom stuck out a little but overall he thought it was a foxy foxtrot, Bruno complemented her on her consistency but felt she needed to keep her bum in, Carrie Ann thought she was heading toward perfection - 9/9/9=27

Ingo and Kym - Tango - Uptight - Bruno thought he had beautiful lines, Carrie Ann sang a bit and thought he was erect, Len said Bingo Ingo (I wish he'd thought it) - 8/8/8=24

Kellie and Derek - Quickstep - Part Time Lover - Carrie Ann said perfect a lot but said they lost hold, Len said he told the truth and said he thought it was the best dance he'd seen, Bruno said sumptuous - 9/10/10=29

Victor and Lindsay - Rumba - I Just Called To Say I Love You - Len was nice, Bruno thought it looked like an airline safety drill, Carrie Ann thought there was no hip action and talked about chemistry - 6/6/6=18

Jacoby and Karina - Quickstep - For Once In My Life - Bruno got whiplash, Carrie Ann liked it, Len didn't like it - 8/7/8=23

A quick interlude for Ma Cherie Amour by Mr Wonder.

And now I the team dances (each score added to couple's score)

Team Paso are first and the men are all shirtless - Jacoby, Val, Victor and Ingo (plus female partners) - Higher Ground - Len thought it was a spirited effort, Bruno thought it was like Wrestlemania, Carrie Ann thought it was sloppy - 7/8/7=22

Team Samba - Sean, Aly, Kellie and Andy and partners - Superstition - Even Andy managed to keep in sync says Bruno, Unity said Carrie Ann, Tight said Len - 8/9/8=25

Final scores:

Zendaya/Val - 51
Andy/Sharna - 43
Sean/Peta - 46
Aly/Mark - 52
Ingo/Kym - 46
Kellie/Derek - 54
Victor/Lindsay - 40
Jacoby/Karina - 45

I guess Victor is in the most jeopardy!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Live DWTS Blog: Who is going to be pushed to the side by side?

Week 5 results show and it's very much live.

The bottom four celebs are DL and Dick with 18, and Ingo and Victor with 21. I guess it'll be one of them, but you never know!

Starting off with a hyper weird pro dance. Lasers, motor bike helmets, aliens and what looks like a big pile of dinosaur poop. Choreographed by Mark and Derek. There you go.

The first couple safe is... Kellie and Derek!

The first couple in jeopardy is Ingo and Kym!

After a series of little sketches (which was quite enjoyable, the highlight being Sean giving Tristan a rose...) we come to the spotlight dance. Despite Zendaya getting 10s the judges chose the jive by Jacoby and Karina with Maks and Anna. It was as good as the night before.

Zendaya and Val are safe! Uh, duh...

Victor and Lindsay are in jeopardy. That means one of the comedians won't be in the bottom three!

The Band Perry sing one of their very pleasant tunes, while Tristan and Witney dance along.

A video segment of Len philosophizing. Amusing.

The next couple who is safe is Jacoby and Karina.

Aly and Mark are safe.

Kellie and Zendaya are the team captains for next week.

And here's Selena Gomez. Needs to work on her lip syncing. A pretty generic song with generic dancing. Shame, I like her normally.

Back to results!

Sean and Peta are safe.

Also coming back are Andy and Sharna.

Bottom three are DL, Victor and Ingo.

The next couple still in is Ingo and Kym.

Tom confirms that Victor/Lindsay and DL/Cheryl are the bottom couples overall.

DL Hughley and Cheryl Burke have been eliminated. DL can't dance but he warmed to it and was probably getting into it just as he leaves.

Next week is Stevie Wonder week plus a team dance!

Monday, April 15, 2013

Week Five Live - Attack Of The Pros!

Really strange setup this week - Len's Side By Side Challenge. Each couple gets a pro couple. The pro couple start on their own, then the couples dance the same steps together, then we finish with the celebrity and their partner.

I'm sure it'll become clear. I hope.

Some old celebs are back (well, not old, just not in this season) notably Maks is back!

We start off with a mega group dance - the competing couples plus the returning pros plus the troupe. Very entertaining (choreographed by Lacey Schwimmer.)

Let get started!

Ingo Rademacher and Kym Johnson - Cha Cha Cha - with Tony Dovolani & Emma Slater - Len thought he needs a little bit more care; Bruno thought his hip action was a bit rigid; Carrie Ann thought below the belt needs a little work - 7/7/7=21

Jacoby Jones and Karina Smirnoff - Jive - with Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Anna Trebunskaya - Bruno thought Jacoby and Maks had testosterone pouring out from everywhere; Carrie Ann thought he hammered the jive; Len said he'd never get an 9 with those feet - 9/8/9=26

Victor Ortiz and Lindsay Arnold - Viennese Waltz - with Tristan MacManus and Emma Slater - Carrie Ann thought he channeled his emotions well; Len thought is was better than last week; Bruno thought he was erect (sic) - 7/7/7=21

Alexandra Raisman and Mark Ballas - Samba - Whitney Carson & Tony Dovolani - Len thought Aly's bottom is the tops; Bruno thought she had a strong technique; Carrie Ann mentioned "sex kitten" - 8/8/9=25

Sean Lowe and Peta Murgatroyd - Quickstep - with Tristan MacManus & Chelsie Hightower - Bruno thought he had turned into a swan; Bold and Beautiful said Carrie Ann; Len said it was his best dance yet - 8/8/8=24

Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough - Foxtrot - Anna Trebunskaya & Henry Bialikov - Carrie Ann thought is was fabulous; Len claimed she put the Oo in Smooth; Bruno mentioned Jean Harlow - 9/9/9=27

DL Hughley and Cheryl Burke - Tango - Sasha Farber and Chelsie Hightower - Len didn't think it had much snap; Bruno thought he had lots of aggression and disdain; Carrie Ann said he was too bouncy - 6/6/6=18

Zendaya Coleman and Valentin Chmerkovskiy - Argentine Tango - Anna Trebunskaya & Maksim Chmerkovskiy - Bruno swept his arms a lot (he liked it); Carrie Ann loved it; Len babbled on about lemon tart - 10/9/10=29

Andy Dick and Sharna Burgess - Paso Doble - with Sasha Farber and Emma Slater - Carrie Ann liked his entrance (he came in on a zip line); Len enjoyed watching it; Bruno said it was undescribable (sic) - 6/6/6=18

So tomorrow is the results show with Selena Gomez and the Band Perry. I guess it's DL or Andy in the most jeopardy - what do you think?

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Live From "Best Year" Results Show.

Real life got in the way last night so I wasn't able to report on the performances. But I'm live in my living room tonight!

So, Lisa and Victor were at the bottom with 18, then Sean with 20 and then DL and Andy with 21. The loser must come from them!

I'm gonna guess Sean.

We kick off with the female pros group dance - better than the men's from last week I think.

The first couple safe is Aly and Mark!

And the next safe couple is Zendaya and Val.

The third safe couple is Kellie and Derek! Getting the obvious ones out of the way!

Ingo and Kym are also safe! Phew, four couples safe already!

Aly and Mark were chosen by the judges for the Spotlight Dance. Very nice.

More results - Jacoby and Karina are safe.

Sean and Peta are also safe.

Brad Paisley sings a tune.

Now we have the AT&T Spotlight dance - Derek Hough with a lovely 17 year old who is legally blind and can only see 5 feet in front of her. Looking forward to this. Very lovely. I particularly liked how Derek took a supporting role.

So now it's Andrea Bocelli and Jennifer Lopez singing a duet, Val and Anna Trebunskaya on the dance floor.

The last four celebs are up - Lisa Vanderkamp, Andy Dick, Victor Ortiz and DL Hughley.

DL is safe. We're down to the final 3.

Andy Dick is safe.

So, we have Lisa/Gleb and Victor/Lindsay as the final two couples.

Lisa Vanderpump and Gleb Savchenko have been eliminated. Lisa was ill this week so it's probably good to have a rest.

Next week each celebrity will do something with a returning pro. Not quite sure what that entails, but Tristan, Chelsie and Maks will be back!



Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Live From The Prom Night Results Show

I'm alive and it's the results show...

Well, I hope we have an elimination this time!

We were robbed of one last week when Dorothy Hamill was forced to withdraw on medical advice. The bottom two celebrities were Victor Ortiz and Lisa Vanderkamp - both were much better this week.

The bottom three celebs from last night were Wy, DL and Andy Dick, although I think Lisa might be at risk too.

Aha! Zendaya and Jacoby were crowned the prom queen and king, meaning they get an extra two points. Also, they are both safe!

Huey Lewis and the News...staples of proms everywhere.

And the spotlight dance was chosen by Bruno...and it was YMCA performed by Sean Lowe. Bruno joined in of course!

The next two celebs up to find out their fate are Kellie and DL.

Kellie and Derek are safe (of course).

DL looks ill. They played a clip of DL after the show - he was not happy - he felt the judges went too far. Len replied that he felt they had been nicer than normal.

It didn't matter- DL is safe!!!

The male pros (including the troupe) are doing a group number. It's very good of course but seems like filler.

Four celebs are up now - Victor, Lisa, Sean and Andy.

Sean and Peta are safe.

Lisa and Gleb are in jeopardy.

Victor and Lindsay are safe.

Andy and Sharna are in jeopardy.

We then had the Macy's Stars of Dance doing some very clever backwards and forwards dancing.

Now it's Demi Lovato singing her new single "Heart Attack". Pretty generic stuff.

Now Ingo, Wynonna and Aly find out their fate.

Aly and Mark are safe.

Ingo and Kym are safe.

So, Wynonna and Tony are in jeopardy and they are joined by Lisa/Gleb and Andy/Sharna.

Lisa and Gleb are safe - the other couples are the bottom two.

And Wynonna Judd and Tony Dovolani have been eliminated.

The lowest score, not very good dancing, but she has quite the sense of humor!

Story Week next week. The most memorable year of their lives.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Live from DWTS Prom Night Week

It's week 3 of season 16 of Dancing with the Stars. In a shock elimination last week, no one was eliminated. Dorothy Hamill withdrew due to injury though which was a real shame as she wasn't in the bottom two.

The bottom two couples were actually Lisa/Gleb and Victor/Lindsay so they'll have to do well this week!

Also this week, the male and female celebs who are voted Prom Queen and King on Twitter will get an extra two points!

We have started with a group dance highlighting each couple so you can choose your king/queen. It's pretty good actually.

So, on to the dances!

Aly Raisman and Mark Ballas - Viennese Waltz - 7/8/8=23 - lovely dance, I thought Aly's lines were a little off. Len did an April Fool and told her he didn't think she was any good. He's a laugh that Len. Bruno thought she was a great little actress (and said she needed to work on her frame, yay me!). Carrie Ann thought she went out of character a bit.

Andy Dick and Sharna Burgess - Cha Cha Cha - 6/6/6=18 - This was great entertainment. Sharna filled her outfit in an amazing way, but Andy really did perform well. The judges more or less agree with me.

Ingo Rademacher and Kym Johnson - Paso Doble - 7/7/7=21 - Ingo seemed a little heavy footed this week, but an Ok oerformance. Carrie Ann thought he was powerful but felt his core was kinda week. Len felt there was more to cheer than jeer.

Lisa Vanderpump and Gleb Savchenko - Viennese Waltz - 7/7/7=21- this was pretty good, she seemed to enjoy it. Len thought she had to work on her posture. Bruno thought she deflated sometimes. Carrie Ann said she liked to watch.

Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough - Jive - 8/9/8=25 - excellent. Although I forgot Kellie was there occasionally. The audience loved it. Bruno called it crisp and tight. Carrie Ann said it was ridiculously amazing. Len said ho ho ho.

Victor Ortiz and Lindsay Arnold - contemporary - 8/7/8=23 - very nice. Victor was more comfortable with the lifts and not so much with the expressive parts but he was pretty good. Carrie Ann was blown away. Len was pleasantly surprised. Bruno gave them a standing O.

DL Hughley and Cheryl Burke - Salsa - 6/5/5=16 - the man can't dance. The man doesn't like to dance. Kudos for trying. Len admired his spirit, little else. Bruno appreciated the effort but... Carrie Ann felt he'd improved (baby steps).

Jacoby Jones and Karina Smirnoff - Rumba - 8/8/8=24 - another testosterone-laden man getting in tough with their emotional side... Now he IS a dancer. Bruno felt he was smoldering. Carrie Ann said he had a credible artistry. Len couldn't believe it. It had quality, refinement..

Wynonna and Tony Dovolani - Samba - 5/5/5=15 - Wynonna was a little robotic and wasn't meant to be. Tony looked silly in his costume. I didn't like it. Carrie Ann thought the dance was a whisper. Len felt she didn't move. Bruno thought it was too sedated.

Sean Lowe and Oeta Murgatroyd - Cha Cha Cha - 7/7/7=21 - dancing to YMCA - ok, not brilliant but not bad. Len, Bruno and Carrie Ann liked it with caveats. Bruno wanted to do it with them.

Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy - Viennese Waltz - 8/8/8=24 - a pleasure to watch. Lovely dancing, choreography and music. Bruno said it was beautiful. Carrie Ann said it was good but the best is yet to come. Len babbled on about something.

So, there you have it. The bottom three are DL, Wynonna and Andy (I thought Andy was underscored). We'll find out who goes home tomorrow night. The guests include Huey Lewis and the News and Demi Lovato.