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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 5:49 pm
Beach, I totally forgot about that, I just can't wait for that movie!! this season hasnt had as many stand out routines as last year. I think last year had more great routines than this year. They really need to take out the slow waltz, leave that type for DWTS. Even the judges know it doesnt make ppl get up and cheer or call, Nigel and Mary said it this week. Nigel didnt need to say the wrong one went home, what a blow to Kayla, esp after he fawns over her. I found that a bit insulting.
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Happygal
Member
11-15-2004
| Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 6:48 pm
Pamy, I interpreted what Nigel said as meaning Melissa should have gone home. I didn't see it as a knock to Kayla. Melissa should have gone home weeks ago. The judges kept her in until the top 10, but then she should have gone. She only has one sytle of dance and quite frankly her ballet isn't all that great. And she is lousy at other styles of dance...not much sense of rhythm, etc.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 7:06 pm
I totally disagree. I've liked Melissa from the start, and I like what her ballet training brings to other styles. She has grace and maturity, and I think she's a beautiful dancer.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 7:37 pm
I have to agree with Costa. She wasnt in my final 4 picks but she delivers almost every routine.
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Stormie
Member
03-01-2007
| Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 10:00 pm
Thanks Costca, that's the one. That was a stupendous routine. I found a clip of it right here. Pamy, I actually liked the slow Waltz, I love the song. I thought the judges were wrong, the routine and performance made sense to me. I agree with you about Nigel saying the audience got it wrong, what a horrible thing to say. Sorry Happy, lol, but I also have to disagree about Melissa, she's been one of my favorites since the auditions, that aside, she really has done such a great job outside of ballet and deserves to be there. I never know who to choose. I still didn't like what Nigel said, honestly, why are they saying things like that. Maybe to cause controversy and laugh about it later. Here's some pics from Thursday the 23d. Janette Manrara and Cat Deely
Jason Glover and Cat Deely
100th Episode cast and crew

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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Monday, July 27, 2009 - 11:35 am
Roxip, based on Stormie's pic, if they're both not wearing shoes, it seems you're right that Kayla is taller. I still don't think it justifies putting her front and center in every group dance, but you're right she is taller. Thanks Stormie for posting the pic! I couldn't find any mention of their heights online, so this pic is great!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, July 27, 2009 - 11:58 am
Has Kayla ever danced with Ade? It would be interesting to see the two of them dancing together because they are both tall and because they are such a study in contrasts...I think they would be beautiful dancing together.
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Monday, July 27, 2009 - 5:04 pm
Roxip, no I don't think Kayla has yet. This week she is supposed to be dancing with: Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | Brandon. | Doing the dance genres of: Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | contemporary (Stacey Tookey) and Disco (Doriana Sanchez). But if this is true, Brandon's already done disco before, and not all that long ago. |
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Monday, July 27, 2009 - 5:40 pm
Oh man! Kiss of death. 
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Monday, July 27, 2009 - 6:00 pm
LOL, Babyjax, no the real kiss of death will be for Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | Melissa and Evan | who are supposed to be dancing Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | broadway and the quickstep. Not to mention, Melissa is way taller than Evan! |
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, July 27, 2009 - 7:29 pm
I dont think Disco is the kiss of death this year, I have loved all of the routines. I grew up disco dancing and it's one of my favs, I love seeing all the old moves. I agree that above is the real kiss of death, if only they would throw a little humor in some of the slower waltzy type numbers it might make them more memorable. It's funny how this season had the best first show ever and it hasnt really had that many great numbers in 1 night since. I wonder if Cat knows how much she is loved by fans. She is the best host out there. Unlike some other shows where they say same phrases she actually says different things and comes up with some witty one liners sometimes.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, July 27, 2009 - 7:33 pm
But, that puts my 2 favorite dancers together. It could be memorable!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, July 27, 2009 - 7:39 pm
Ack! I think that last pairing just may be the kiss of death! I hope not! At least not for her! Disco this year has actually been really good. Didn't Melissa and Ade do a disco number? I'm sure Cat knows... she can tell by the reaction the contestants have to her, both during auditions and during the show. She does really seem to care about "her babies". I wish her stylist would do something about some of her dresses though. Some of them make her upper body look huge, so her poor little legs look like chicken legs. Not that there's anything wrong with that!
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 6:45 am
So that leaves Jeanine and Ade...they should make a good couple. They haven't danced together yet, have they? Any word on what styles they pulled from the hat??? I REALLY want to see Ade in the finals...
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 7:24 am
Both girls in those pairings are taller than their partners...and that is without shoes!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 7:57 am
And presumably at least one of the dances for each SHOULD BE performed with heels. I'm not a fan of bare feet in either one of the ballroom dances. I don't care how cute Kayla thought she was wearing "barefoot sandals" when she did it.
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Ahnicka
Member
08-08-2007
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 8:30 am
Carmenv, I think if I remember correctly, the spoiler I read said they are doing Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | hip hop (Tabitha and Napolean) and rumba (uncertain). |
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 8:58 am
I doubt if Kayla thought it was cute to wear the barefoot sandals...she probably was given them to wear by wardrobe. In the real dancing world I doubt that partners would be picked randomly - I truly think that they would pair them together by appropriate heights. I'm sure they are doing the best they can but let's face it - Brandon and Evan and very short guys - nobody's fault, just the facts. Although I realize that everyone has their favorites I don't get the Kayla hate. To my view she has taken everything she has been given - both overt praise (which probably caused her more damage than good) and criticism - with grace and a smile on her face, as have all the other dancers. I don't dislike any of the dancers and just wish I had an inth degree of the talent they all possess.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 9:07 am
I don't hate Kayla. I just don't see why the judges fawn all over her. Yeah, she's got great lines. Big whoop. So does Melissa. As I said before, I don't know if something really gets lost in translation between live stage and TV screen, but I just don't see Kayla as a charismatic dancer. I don't see any personality from her, either.
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Skydiver6
Member
07-21-2006
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 12:27 pm
But, that puts my 2 favorite dancers together. It could be memorable! I hope so because they are my two favorite dancers too!! I'm so glad to see some Ade love! I agree about Kayle, Costacat. I really like her and she seems nice I just don't get really excited to see her dances. They are good, they just don't make me feel anything like say Janine's dances do.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 12:43 pm
Exactly how I feel, Skydiver. Janette really shined brightly and I just do not get that from Kayla at all. I don't hate her, I just haven't warmed up to her. I like Melissa and Jeanine for the girls. I love Ade, too. I've loved him since the beginning. I wish he'd lose the "pick", however.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 2:11 pm
I agree with Costa. Kayla's a good dancer, but I don't see much personality or charisma from her. Jeanine has a ton of charisma. When they are standing on stage, my eyes are usually drawn to her and Ade.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 6:28 pm
I don't find them fawining over her as blantantly as they all did last year for _____(dang my mind went blank!)
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 7:50 pm
Here's the pairings: Evan/Melissa - Broadway by Tyce and Quickstep by Louis Van Amstel Kayla/Brandon - Contemporary by Stacy Tookey and Disco by Doriana Sanchez Jeanine/Ade - Hip Hop by Napoleon & Tabitha and Rumba by Louis Van Amstel
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Carmenv
Member
04-14-2006
| Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 10:47 am
I sure hope Napoleon & Tabitha have a fabulous Hip Hop routine in store for Jeanine & Ade, because I'm sure they will dance it well, and if it is the most memorable of the night - which it has the potential to be, based on some of the styles the other couples have - it will SURELY help pull them through to the finals!!! They could potentially do very well in the Rumba as well. I can't wait for tonight!!! Pamy, are you talking about Will that they fawned over last year? He was Debbie Allen's student, right? I think it was last year...they did fawn all over him, but he sure was wonderful!
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