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Curlyq
Member
07-10-2002
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 12:24 am
I guess what the judges like about Billy Ray is that he knows he's bad but he comes out and dances with abandon, whereas Ian is still dancing a bit self-consciously. It's probably easier for Billy Ray because he has nothing to lose, but Ian has hopes and expectations of getting high scores. For what it's worth, what I've noticed is that when the judges are harsh it's because they know they're talking to a potential champion. The smart ones will listen and use their criticisms as a roadmap to getting the high scores. When the judges are nice it often means they know this person just can't dance and there's no point in criticizing. They'll be kind but still give them mediocre scores. Of course there are always those times when they're harsh because they feel someone isn't trying at all and they really do want them to go home.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 1:22 am
I really do wish the judges would knock it off with the harsh criticism of Ian. He works really hard and I think he does a great job. I honestly believe if he had another partner other than Cheryl they wouldn't be so critical. They just don't want a threepeat.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 4:21 am
I am thankful I gave all my votes to Heather: even went on line to vote this last time, which normallly I hate the fuss of doing. So grateful she lasted longer than Clyde. Her vibrance and movement and just plain gutsiness were great to watch. Curlyq, that seems right on about the judges' remarks. And like someone else above, I am wishing for Billy Ray his one "8" before he leaves. He has brought a lot of fun and energy to the competition. Thank goodness we have had no "Master P's" this year. Even Clyde I think did his best. By the way, if you do go online to vote, you will find a new better picture of John and Edyta.
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Misspoufy
Member
09-30-2004
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 4:23 am
Allie, I've got to agree with you. I know that I can't dance as well on two perfectly good legs as Heather did on her one leg and prosthetic. I give her a lot of credit. As for her divorce from the sainted Sir Paul....he should have looked before he leaped into marriage and should have gotten a pre-nup and worn a condom. He's got no one to blame but himselffor the situation in which he finds himself. As for Ian, he's got the mechanics down but he's got no charm, no charisma. If he could give HALF of the fun he was having with the group swing dance to his other dances he'd win the thing hands down. I adore Billy Ray. He makes me laugh. Oh, I know he can't dance, but he goes out and gives it his all, with total abandon and has a great time. The same with John..although he's remarkably light on his feet for his size and age. I'd be stomping around like a wounded elephant, I'm afraid. The order I'd like to see folks leave from here on out...based on my own personal preferences Ian Laila John Billy Ray Apolo Joey
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Pixieduster
Member
09-27-2004
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 5:32 am
Did anyone else notice that Julianne apparently had a slip up right before the end of her dance with her brother? They'd been in synch with Tony and his partner, then there was a move where she went down to the floor and there was an "ooops" look on her face. When she came back up she stayed in position a bit longer than seemed planned ... and then continued on. I'm impressed how they covered it up/recovered, but am concerned that she may have gotten hurt. Hope not.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 5:36 am
Heather's 'goodbye speech' just bothered me. It just didn't feel gracious to me at all. 'i knew we were leaving when Carrie Ann gave us a 7'. even her comment about the professional dancers not getting paid once they were voted out sounded off. The sentiment was good, but it sounded more whiney and accusatory.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 6:35 am
Well now I can start watching this show, so I am happy Heather is gone. Thought I would miss the whole season.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 6:44 am
Maris...scooch over and make room for me! Sheesh, I thought she'd never go!
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 6:52 am
me too, (and to think Paul could have had me) hmph
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Loyolamom
Member
05-10-2005
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 7:15 am
I forgot to mention in my earlier post that I really enjoyed the group number. I just love a man in a uniform! Maybe that's why I married a firefighter ! Pixie, I saw that slip too. I thought maybe she got tangled in the hem of her dress. They did do a great job covering it up though.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 7:29 am
I saw the slip too but it was over so quick that you almost had to think twice. My order... John Billy Ray Ian Joey Laila Apolo
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 8:01 am
Allie, for what it's worth, I just plain didn't like Heather's dancing. Her relationship with Paul McCartney had absolutely nothing to do with it. I also felt, and still do, that she was being judged unfairly -- the judges were way too nice to her. I think there are others who also don't dance well (Billy Ray and John). But their marks are reflecting that. Heather's marks were on a par with Ian, and truly, I think Ian is a better dancer. (I also agree he's being judged harshly, and I agree that it's cause he's partnered with Cheryl.) I am, as always, entitled to my opinion.
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Penpoint
Member
03-27-2001
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 8:07 am
Hmmm, did I miss something? I thought Julianne was dancing with Brian (who had been Shandi's partner earlier in the season), not with her brother. I know the other guy dancing in the routine was Tony, who had been Leeza's partner.

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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 8:38 am
I thought she was dancing with her brother too. They are an awesome couple. I thought they wanted to look like opposite couples - Tony and Karina (I think it was Karina) who are both so dark, and Julianne and her brother her are both so fair. I think she's an amazing dancer when she's with Apolo but she is way past that with her brother (who I am assuming might be her regular partner). We had bad weather here so they put up the very end of the show (where they kicked out Heather) in a little box so you could see who was eliminated but not hear them...sounds like I got the best of the deal!
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Penpoint
Member
03-27-2001
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 9:00 am
Does anyone know for sure: Was it Julianne's brother or Brian Fortuna? I think it was Brian, but I'd be interested if anyone has a tape of the show and if they actually said who was dancing when they announced the number.
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Yoda
Member
08-11-2005
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 9:02 am
Tom said it was her brother
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 9:03 am
I thought Tom said he was her brother too.
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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 9:09 am
Samantha announced that Julianne was dancing with her BROTHER (emphasis Samantha's).
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Penpoint
Member
03-27-2001
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 9:13 am
Thanks. I did not hear the announcement and made an assumption based on my observation that Julianne's brother and Brian Fortuna have the same dancing style and arm and body movements. And they are about the same build, coloring, and height.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 9:42 am
I too THOUGHT it was Brian when first watching, but then when rewound my tape heard the "brother" remark....which made sense also because he was there to help coach Apolo in earlier clips. The dark-haired woman had me confused...and I don't think it was Karina, but a woman whose name began with "A" sound??? Don't have my tape handy, so can't check. Was it maybe Elena, Clyde's partner?
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Shel
Member
07-27-2005
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 8:58 pm
I thought Brian had bleached his hair at first, then saw the face and realized the blondie was much cuter... ;-)
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Loyolamom
Member
05-10-2005
| Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 9:59 am
Carrie Ann was on The View today as a guest host. She said she had been looking forward to meeting Heather Mills because as judges they're not allowed to get to know the contestants on a personal level. Heather cancelled. Hmmm.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 10:21 am
I finally watched the elimination episode, and was appalled at Heather's "speech." She'd seen other contestants get a goodbye interview, yet she had to monopolize the thing? And holding the mic so Samantha couldn't pull away from her? Puhleeze. There's a time and a place to stump for your beliefs. Being a gracious loser would've been far more appropriate. I still firmly believe Heather did this in an attempt to polish the public's perception of her. I really didn't care one way or the other about her divorce from McCartney, but I do care about phony ulterior motives.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 11:40 am
I would love to see Ricky Martin on next season. Can you imagine what he would do with those Latin dances - WHEW! 
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 11:45 am
Didn't see anyone mention this, but didn't JC (from NSync) look awful the other night? His hair was most unusual looking and unflattering, like a unnaturally dark toupee.
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