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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 5:01 am
Joey rocked last night!
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Misspoufy
Member
09-30-2004
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 5:31 am
As much as I've loved Billy Ray, for the first time last night he didn't make me laugh. I've thoroughly enjoyed watching him, but I didn't give him my votes this week. John at least TRIED to do both his dances. I too did not understand why they were so hard on Apolo. I thought his fox trot was marvelous! I am not a Laila fan either, there's just something about her that bugs me. I don't know if it's the superior attitude (she reminds me so much of her father in that), or if it's the picky things like the way she holds her arms and hands when she dances...it's just not graceful looking. Joey is a hoot, Ian was so much better last night...not technically, because he's always had that (although I don't know why Len always picks on that "one tiny misstep" thing), but he actually had a good time last night. John...well, I've enjoyed watching him too, I just wish they'd have given him another partner. I do not like Edyta at all. Can't wait to see who wins this!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 5:49 am
LOVE that the judges called Billy Ray on the fact that he just stood there!!!! and then to say he did it on purpose to showcase his partner...rme!
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 6:08 am
Love Laila! Her arm and hands looked so graceful this week. She has a wicked sense of humor and really seems to be enjoying herself. I love Apolo, too. I guess I'm soft on the athletes breaking out of their comfort zones. I agree Joey is a great dancer, but I've not warmed up to him. Maybe because he is so much more experienced than the others and maybe because I perceive a cockiness about him. My best scenario would have Laila and Apolo in the final 2. <48>
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 6:55 am
I think that maybe the judges are backing off of Apolo and Julianne just so the general public will not think they are shoo-ins to win. Didn't they do the same thing with Mario last year? I think not only does Billy Ray think he's going, he WANTS to go. I think he's tired, knows he's not good enough and now that his show has started shooting again the schedule is too much for him. Besides, he's done all the promotion he can do for is album. (And I like him by the way, I'm not trying to get rid of him but he is the weakest dancer.) I think Laila is beautiful and I could almost have a girl crush on her. Joey = class clown. He is fun to watch but I don't think he is anywhere near the best dancer. And I really didn't like Kym's first costume. Ian's dancing was better but he just looks like a plastic man to me. His smile is too bright, his hair is too perfect...he just doesn't "do" anything for me. And I don't think he's physically well matched with Cheryl. And John is a sweetie but I've seen better dancers at almost any C&W bar that I've been in (and I've been in a LOT...LOL!). I'm hoping for a Laila/Apolo finale.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 7:42 am
What Billy Ray did couldn't even remotely be called a waltz. He didn't do a single waltz step in that dance. I dunno if he really is giving up or what, but that was the worst dance (and I think giving him 6's was completely inappropriate).
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 8:10 am
I do think Billy Ray was either ready to go home, or figured he should go home at this point. He seems pretty aware that he is the weakest dancer. His rationale for the waltz was that he wanted to showcase his partner. I think he feels badly that he didn't do that well, and she was 'stuck' with him - so the waltz was all about her. That's kind of sweet, IMO. Love him, but it is time for him to go, and I think he recognizes that and is okay with it.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 8:16 am
I just love Joey. When he did his last dance, his upper body did not move. Everything was below the hips (exactly the way you'd see it in the movies). Like Benji on last years 'so you think you can dance', Joey is a showman and probably having the most fun out there.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 8:20 am
I dunno if it was "sweet" or a total cop out. I kinda got the impression that there was no way he could do two dances, and so he just "gave" Karina the dance. But had he actually DONE any waltz steps (ONE two three, ONE two three), I'd have given him more credit. The two places where he COULD'VE stepped as a waltz he didn't. And it's weird, but I was watching his feet during the samba... he steps like he's got size 42 shoes. HUGE feet. Like, remember Master P's shoes? That's what Billy Ray's shoes looked like last night. (Meaning, they didn't look like dance shoes, they looked like street shoes, and cloddy at best.) So tonight it'll really come down to who has the biggest fan base. Cause while Billy Ray is amusing, he can't dance. At least John tries, even though he can't dance either.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 8:22 am
i am in the cop out camp.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 8:49 am
Total cop out. He even looked embarrassed to me.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 9:11 am
his partner sure did and she knew it was a cop out too!
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 9:18 am
How did the partners get picked anyway. 'squeek'
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Laneesmom
Member
05-12-2005
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 9:27 am
Oh, I also think Billy Ray knows he SHOULD go....and is ready. I'm with Ladytex about Joey....I wasn't sure how to express how I feel about him.....but I agree word for word with Lady.....oh, and i didn't like his comment about Ian. I know it was all in fun.....but I still didn't think it was nice. I agree with Misspoufy about Laila too. Something about her I just can't warm up to. I LOVE John....but of course he won't win. But I love to see his dedication and the joy he seems to gain from this. I do like Edyta though....I think she really wants to get John as far as she can..... But I LOVE Apollo!!!!!!!!!!! Big time rooting for him and Adrianne. All in all.....I am enjoying this season more than any other. LOVED Drew last year....but this year seems to have a lot of talented "stars".
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Laneesmom
Member
05-12-2005
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 9:36 am
oops.....meant to say Julianne above...... 
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 12:26 pm
Personally, I think Edyta wants to get John as far as she can for HER, and not for him. Something about her bugs me. I think she dances to show herself off, and not her partner. Cheryl, OTOH, dances to show her partner off.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 3:10 pm
I love Edyta! So there. Neutral on Laila, but that green dress she wore was a horror.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 3:16 pm
I would love to see a Laila / Apollo final! Love them both!! 
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 3:31 pm
I do think it'll be a Laila/Apolo finale. I don't think Ian will loosen up enough and I don't think Joey's polished enough. Notice that Billy Ray and John aren't even in the top 4! <grin> Can't stand Edyta! So there! Pfftttt!!!!! Love Cheryl, though! Love Julianne, neutral on Kym, not wild about Karina... Pffttt!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 3:40 pm
Laila has such a graceful charm and I loved the dress she wore, what a bod!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 3:42 pm
My VCR cut out right after Joey's last dance. Please, what scores did the judges award him?
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 4:02 pm
My son and I watched last night. We were yelling scores at the tv ... he's 10. He loved Laila and said that Ian's look scared him. And he kept laughing at the "grumpy" judge. A good time was had by all! 
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 4:38 pm
Joey got a 30 on the last dance to tie with Laila.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 4:49 pm
I think it will be Joey and either Laila or Apollo in the end.
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 6:04 pm
i really like edyta since she quit with the red lipstick she wore when she danced with george hamilton. she looks 15 years younger with a lighter lip color. cheryl is far and away my favorite pro dancer. i loved laila when the host asked who was the 'manliest man' (paraphrased) and her hand shot right up. when she carried apolo around that night, i almost fell down laughing. and did anyone else love the bunny commercial that aired last night where they were replacing the colored lucky bunny feet charms on the rabbits? the re-hap cracked me up!
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