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Jennabeesmommy
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06-06-2004
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 8:35 pm
I doubt they are throwing it. Kelly really was fantastic this week, and Rachel was just kind of blah. Not to get all philosophical or anything, but, it is as it should be. LoL!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 8:38 pm
The boot tonite was based on last week's performance not this weeks though.
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Countrydaze
Member
11-07-2003
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 9:33 pm
Last week I thought Rachael was really good, but tonight regardless of what the judges said I thought they were a bit off. John is a showman and I like him and he is clearly enjoying himself. Joey isn't as bad as the judges say he is and he is putting his heart and soul into it, but he isn't as good as the others. And I have to agree that Kelly is the most improved and she is doing great. They suggested ballet lessons and she took them. The straps on her dress broke and she didn't let it stop her, she covered very well and this week outdanced everyone else. I was surprised to see Rachel go, I too thought it would be Joey. I can't wait for next week. This show is much better than I thought it was going to be.
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Curlyq
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07-10-2002
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 9:38 pm
Rachel's performance has always been overrated IMO, and I thought she should have been gone a few weeks ago, but I was shocked to see her go tonight. I thought the judges had scored her so high last week that it would be impossible for her to get the boot. I'm sorry she took it so hard, but it really was the best decision. Kelly was good last week, and she does have the huge GH fan base. I'm glad to see that she's working hard to prove herself worthy of all those votes. She was fantastic tonight. She not only danced her butt off, but did it while trying not to lose her top on live TV. For that alone she should've gotten straight 10's, and I was miffed that Bruno still scored her under Rachel who only shook her shoulders and did more splits. It was fun seeing them all dance together like they do in the regular competitions. Can't wait to see them do the Paso Doble! That's always been my favorite dance in the ballroom competitions.
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Pamy
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01-02-2002
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 10:52 pm
Ok I just watched and I have to give Kelly major props for tonite!!! She didn't let the wardrobe malfunction through off her moves, she WAS better than Rachel *tonight.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 10:53 pm
Why did Charlotta come and stand behind Kelly during her interview?? She was making some devilish faces.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 11:20 pm
I thought Rachel was great last week. I think it is bogus that she's off before Joey or Kelly. I think Kelly will get this because once again it's turned into a popularity contest instead of what it was intended to be.
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Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 11:55 pm
Tonight was the first night I had ever watched this show. I have no idea who ANY of these people are, so I am not in their fanbase. I totally agreed with tonight's outcome.
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Watching2
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07-07-2001
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 2:07 am
I've always thought Rachel was a bit over-rated myself. I wasn't seeing what everyone else was seeing I guess. I was impressed with her "stunts" etc. and I was shocked she was voted off tonight, but I thought she and her partner were really off tonight. Their dancing didn't seem to go with the music. I thought for sure it was going to be a John/Rachel final but then John didn't seem to really have "it" tonight like he has other weeks. I knew they were going to call him on NO HIPS! I mentioned that to my daughter while watching him. I have a feeling, the younger two are going to be in the dance off. I bet it's a younger crowd who's voting much more than others and Joey has the boy band history and Kelly is on GH. That being said, I thought Kelly did awesome tonight! I thought I was seeing things at first when her straps came undone and asked DD if that was really happening. Then seeing her trying "catch them" every now and again while dancing left no doubt. I was really nervous for her when I saw what was happening, but she handled it well and she's really worked hard and gotten so much better. I didn't vote for anyone by phone tonight. Maybe I'll do a web vote, but I would probably vote for Kelly based on tonight and I think she probably has a lot of fans to keep her going on. I have a feeling we may just see John go next week if the voting follows the same path as last week. I didn't "get" why they were criticizing Joey so much. I might have thrown him some votes since I think they were too harsh on them and John was really off. I'm enjoying this show far more than I ever thought I would. The dancing is just so enjoyable to watch!
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Clutterfree
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 3:32 am
Actually, it really threw me that anyone was leaving tonight!! Once Trista and Evander had left, I guess I thought I was just going to continue to watch four really entertaining couples, dancing their hearts out! I was really sad to see Rachel go, because the public votes were based on LAST week's performance, and her LAST week's performance was GREAT! ~Beth
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Fruitbat
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08-07-2000
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 4:52 am
Rachael She has been my favorite. She did not do well last night but that was the choreograhy's fault. Very dull routine. They must have chosen the professional dancers before the stars. She would have been able to do some flashy moves if her partner could have thrown her around a bit. Kelly Most improved, to be sure. She did very well, wardrobe malfunction and all. Joey What a cutie. He has been a little rangey but I did not see that last night. John Well, he can act with his face, we know that. He is doing alright for a man his size. Looks like Kelly will win this popularity contest. I am enjoying the show regardless.
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 6:22 am
John lost 15 lbs so far. Whenever I meet Senior Citizens who look very fit, I ask them what kind of exercise do they do. They always reply "Square Dancing".
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 6:49 am
I thought Kelly was better than Rachel last week as well as this week. Kelly kicked ass in the jive, last week, while Rachel did a lot of posing in the tango. If there was any "fixing" going on, I thought it was from the judges who rated Rachel *way* too high (she should have switched places with Joey at the bottom) this week, perhaps in an attempt to overcome low viewer votes. Charlotte was such the camera time ho this week. You could see her behind not just one but two of the post-dance interviews, strutting back and forth or leering into the camera. I hope she doesn't lose this for John (although I don't think he was on his game this week either).
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 8:04 am
Rachel has longer legs and does more posing. She's much easier on the eyes when dancing (not saying Kelly is unattractive just that Rachel looks more like a dancer). I like Rachel but I think overall Kelly is better. I have no allegiance to GH so my opinion isn't clouded. In my household Kelly's team and John's team are the faves.
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Yesitsme
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08-24-2004
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 8:24 am
I'm in the "Rachel was overrated" camp. The other week when they commented how great her posture was, I had said to myself during her performance "Oh, her posture looks off." I tend to vote against these judges often. Then again, my last dance class was in 4th grade, so obviously I am looking at it with different eyes. I have watched professional dance competitions in the past, though, and my thoughts were never very far off from those of the judges. And I know what I like as far as entertainment and I have enjoyed seeing Kelly improve. I love John, but I think he gets by a lot by natural grace and wonderful acting talent. I like Joey...I think at times he has been a bit awkward in his steps, but he is quite a performer. And you know for this competition, I think the performance is probably more important than the technical merits of the dance. So how does the voting work this week? I am a bit confused. The host (is it Tom?) said only the public voted on the second dance. So, is it public vote 2/3 and judges vote 1/3? If so, I think it will be Kelly and Joey. If not, it is a tossup between Joey and John, but I am pretty sure Kelly will still be in it.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 8:48 am
Pamy, one slight correction... The final tally includes the current night's points (from the judges) and last week's points from the voting viewers. So yes, what the judges scored tonight did count towards their final score. Yes, next week, the votes the public makes now (for yesterday's show) will be included with the scores the dancers earn from the judges that night. It's kinda confusing and whacked out but... So half is the current dance and half is the last dance, so to speak! 
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:07 am
Yesitsme Saying the viewers only vote on the waltz was just a way to say the judges were not going to judge that dance, I assume. It was just something else to consider in making a choice. Like it mattered. The lines are drawn and I doubt any voter was swayed away from their favorite. Kelly has this in the bag. I think she has been pulling the top slot in viewer votes.
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Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:24 am
Well, I've been swayed. John was my favorite in the beginning, but after last night I favor Kelly. John didn't impress me at all last night, but Kelly was spectacular.
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Sue
Member
06-02-2005
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:36 am
I just have to say I love this show, love watching the dancing. I thought Kelly did a great job last night but was very shocked to see Rachel go. Thought it would be Joey for sure.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 10:18 am
I watch GH but Kelly is no favorite of mine on that show, so I wasn't so sure I was going to like her at all! I liked Rachel last year from Gilligan's. The thing is about Rachel, because of her height, I think she looks "bigger" than she really is. Sometimes she just didn't remind me of a slim dancer, light on her feet and thrown about by her partner. I know she IS thin and it was obvious when she was done dancing, but she just seemed too big for her partner at times. Maybe that's it. If she was with someone with John's stature, it would seem more balanced. Kelly earned my liking her and now Joey is actually moving up. I couldn't even remember the name of his boy band last night.... New Kids! LOL I think I wanted to forget.....as do my grown daughters who thought that were "all that" and a bag of chips. LOL
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Potted_plant
Member
08-29-2001
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 12:07 pm
they need to change the voting system. The audience is voting on celebrity status, not on the dance skills. IMO, the audience votes should be maybe 25%
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Curlyq
Member
07-10-2002
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 12:14 pm
I had wondered last night if Rachel's height was affecting their samba roll since it looked like her partner might've been a little too short for her(?). Every week I seem to vote for someone different, so the lines haven't been drawn for me. I've voted for each of the final three teams at some point. I hate to see any of these three teams go, so it was hard to vote this time. I know the best performance was clearly Kelly in both the dances, but I also know she's going to get the most votes plus the judges scored her in first place. So since either Joey or John will be going, that's where I made my choice. Joey performed better last night, but between him & Ashley and John & Charlotte I have to admit John's still my sentimental favorite so I threw him a vote. I had no idea until last night that this show took the number one spot in the ratings last week. Wow! I didn't think so many people would like watching ballroom dance as much as I do. Hopefully they'll keep it on the air with new competitors.
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Hummingbird
Member
08-21-2002
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 4:58 pm
Rachel is gorgeous and the judges loved her but she wasn't doing so well with the fans. She has been a judge on other shows and I remember her being mean to the contestants in her assessments. Maybe that's why the folks at home didn't support her with votes.
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Rabbit
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 5:21 pm
Joey had to come in first with the fans or he would have been tied with Rachel. Rachel had 3 points for second with the judges and a minimum of 1 point for being in last place with the voters. Joey got 1 point from the judges. In order for him to have 5 points and be above both Rachel and John, he would have had to have received 4 points from the home voters. The home voting would have had to have gone Joey, Kelly, John, Rachel, for the contestant in 4th with the judges to beat both the 2 and 3 place finishers with the judges. Any other result would have required Joey to get thru on an undisclosed tie breaker that could not include previous weeks judges results. Or it could all be rigged.
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Tabbyking
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03-11-2002
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 5:49 pm
watched for the first time last night because i could not find the remote and i would have had to walk 7 feet to the tv to manually change the channel! anyway, i thought rachel was very sexy but the little brunette who went last (oh yeah, the wardrobe malfuntion!) was just as cute and talented as can be. it bothered me after the waltz, as they all waited to see who would be eliminated, rachel had the ugliest look on her face. everyone else was poised and smiling and she just looked 'tough'. i also think she took it real hard when they were eliminated. hello? she makes millions already. wasn't this mostly for fun or a charity or something? it's not like it was her life's work... just my feelings, as i really don't know what the premise, pay or whatever is of this show. i do enjoy the dancing...one of them reminded me of ice skating comps with some of the moves. cool! it also seems (to me)that although the tall, statuesque 'beautiful people' are intriguing to watch, the couples with petite lady partners can do more things because the guy can lift them more easily!
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