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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 8:00 pm
Nicole and Derek did not get the highest score tonight. They got a 23, Evan/Anna got a 26. My blog has been updated: http://texstake.blogspot.com/2010/04/dwts-10-tell-me-story.html
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Westtexan
Member
07-16-2004
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 8:14 pm
My favorite stars are Erin and Ocho. I don't care how they dance. They are just so fun and likeable and I want to keep watching them week after week.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 8:15 pm
That's a good blog, LT. I enjoyed reading it.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 8:17 pm
I am so sorry I missed Maks and Erin with the blindfold dance. Is it online anywhere? thanks.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 8:36 pm
I forgot about Evan and Anna. Yes, they scored highest tonight. Nicole and Derek were second in scores? Pam was back to her messy, wild blond hair "style" tonight. She can still carry it off. I actually like it for the most part. Been a numbers of years since I've seen Charo!! Cuchi cuchi!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 9:11 pm
Neicy & Louie, and Maks and Erin are my faves. Never liked Maks before, but he's softening and I like the new improved version. LOL.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 9:11 pm
Here you go, Beth. It was great. They seem to have a lot of chemistry, even in rehearsal. Here is Maks and Erin's dance tonight. http://www.rickey.org/?p=37702
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Countrydaze
Member
11-07-2003
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 9:17 pm
Lady great blog!!
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 9:20 pm
Lady, great recap on your blog! I really appreciate you posting the link. I will probably never get to see a Mon. show again this season...at least not live.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 9:23 pm
Thanks so much Cricket! In regards to your question above: "LOVED Derek/Nicole's number... Why can't they do lifts this year and what did the judges mean by 'break?' Something about they didn't follow through on a move?" The criticism from the judges (Len especially) was that in the Quickstep you are supposed to stay in "hold" position expect at the very start and finish. They "broke" the hold in the middle of the number to dance side by side and so forth. Re the lift thing: that has always seemed a bit odd to me, but I guess the idea is that early in the season it's probably too dangerous(?) to be doing lifts, so they completely outlaw them until toward the end. At least that's my take.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 9:48 pm
Ladytex... that was a great blog. Thank you so very much. My Tivo didn't record... so I will have to watch it online tomorrow. I treasure your blog to talk me through the show I missed.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 9:53 pm
I believe the judges have said lifts just aren't allowed in this type of ballroom dancing. Carrie Ann is a stickler about it. I just watched Kate & Tony again. To me, on second viewing, made me think of an SNL skit -- so done for laughs.
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Northstar
Member
09-29-2008
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 10:14 pm
Wow, Kate is wound so tight. Poor girl.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 11:03 pm
04/05/2010 Tell a Story
Celeb/Pro | *Scores* (C/L/B) | Total | 1-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Nicole & Derek | 9 7 9 | 25 | safe | | | | | | | | | | jive | 10 8 10 | 28 | (53) | | | | | | | | | | quickstop | 8 6 9 | 23 | | (76) | | | | | | | | | Evan & Anna | 8 7 8 | 23 | safe | | | | | | | | | | jive | 8 8 8 | 24 | (47) | | | | | | | | | | quickstep | 9 8 9 | 26 | | (73) | | | | | | | | | Erin & Maksim | 7 7 7 | 21 | safe | | | | | | | | | | foxtrot | 8 7 8 | 23 | (44) | | | | | | | | | | waltz | 8 7 8 | 23 | | (67) | | | | | | | | | Pamela & Damien | 7 6 8 | 21 | safe | | | | | | | | | | fox trot | 7 7 8 | 22 | (43) | | | | | | | | | | paso doble | 7 7 7 | 21 | | (64) | | | | | | | | | Jake & Chelsie | 7 6 7 | 20 | safe | | | | | | | | | | jive | 6 7 7 | 20 | (40) | | | | | | | | | | quickstep | 7 7 7 | 21 | | (61) | | | | | | | | | Niecy & Louis | 7 5 6 | 18 | safe | | | | | | | | | | fox trot | 7 7 7 | 21 | (39) | | | | | | | | | | waltz | 7 7 7 | 21 | | (60) | | | | | | | | | Aidan & Edyta | 5 5 5 | 15 | safe | | | | | | | | | | fox trot | 7 6 6 | 19 | (34) | | | | | | | | | | quickstep | 7 6 7 | 20 | | (54) | | | | | | | | | Chad & Cheryl | 6 6 6 | 18 | safe | | | | | | | | | | fox trot | 6 5 5 | 16 | (34) | | | | | | | | | | paso doble | 7 6 7 | 20 | | (54) | | | | | | | | | Kate & Tony | 6 5 5 | 16 | safe | | | | | | | | | | jive | 5 5 5 | 15 | (31) | | | | | | | | | | paso doble | 5 5 5 | 15 | | (46) | | | | | | | | | Buzz & Ashly | 5 4 5 | 14 | safe | | | | | | | | | | fox trot | 4 4 4 | 12 | (26) | | | | | | | | | | waltz | 5 4 4 | 13 | | (39) | | | | | | | | | Shannen & Mark | 6 6 6 | 18 | 1st out | | | | | | | | | | jive | 7 6 7 | 20 | (38) | | | | | | | | | | | 04/05/2010 Tell a Story
Celeb/Pro | Scores (C/L/B) | Total | | | Evan & Anna | 9 8 9 | 26 | | | Erin & Maksim | 8 7 8 | 23 | | | Nicole & Derek | 8 6 9 | 23 | | | Jake & Chelsie | 7 7 7 | 21 | | | Niecy & Louis | 7 7 7 | 21 | | | Pamela & Damien | 7 7 7 | 21 | | | Aidan & Edyta | 7 6 7 | 20 | | | Chad & Cheryl | 7 6 7 | 20 | | | Kate & Tony | 5 5 5 | 15 | | | Buzz & Ashly | 5 4 4 | 13 | | | Shannen & Mark | 1st out | (38) | | |
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 11:05 pm
I don't think it is just that Carrie Ann is a schtickler (no idea of sp) on lifts but she is the judge designated to watch for lifts and deduct points; it is her job to do so.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 11:41 pm
I think Mr Ochocinco is being scored unfairly. To me, that Aidan guy was much worse than Mr Ochocinco. I am impressed by Mr Jake: he has a flair for performing. I've never seen him before, but he has a terrific body. I sense he and his partner really dislike each other, which is sad because that young woman seemed to have such a great relationship with that Lilliputian guy she danced with last year (speaking of which: Mr Ochocinco is much too tall for his partner. Shouldn't they have realized this before they paired them?). Mr Aldrin was really milking it for votes tonight, huh? His dancing isn't abysmal--it comes nowhere near Tony's partner's dancing--but that patriotic binging (Americana nervosa) is beyond the pale. And not to be mean, but his wife--I'm guessing it's his wife--has had two too many face lifts. Her hairline starts at her crown, the poor dear. Tony's partner seemed to glare at the judges with the same expression she used to simulate her anger at the paparazzi. Perhaps too much botox? Or just the default expression? On ne sait pas. It was really a painful bit of emotional masturbation, though, which is, I guess, fulfilling in some way. As always, Derek was a delight. And I never noticed how cute Maks is. How did I miss that? He has adorable eyes. Maybe it's me, but that Evan guy seems to be utterly devoid of personality. It's a good thing he can skate cuz his speaking voice is monotone-ville. Oh and I really enjoyed Ms Anderson. Her dancing is better than I'd ever expect. I think it's hilarious how she refuses to beg for votes like the other contestants, who always make fake phone signals. Ms Anderson just pouts at the camera and thinks that's enough.
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Skydiver6
Member
07-21-2006
| Monday, April 05, 2010 - 11:56 pm
Wow. There is really some hatred for Kate. I could never imagine hating someone I didn't personally know. I am not a Kate fan but I hate the bashing and honestly it makes me want to vote FOR her. I love the chemistry between Cheryl and Chad - and Maks & Erin! I tip my hat to all the dancers. I know I could never do this! I miss Shannen. I would have liked to see how she did as the season progressed.
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Rosem4243
Member
06-27-2005
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 5:52 am
My final 4: Erin & Maks, Evan & Anna, Pam & Damien, and Niecy and Louis. I'll be splitting my votes for those 4 couples unless the others do something spectacular. Even though Derek and Nicole are great, they seem to be BOTH professionals. Sorry to hold that against them, but it's the truth. I want the 'learners' to fight it out! Poor Kate...stressed to the max! This was not the show for her - and I LOL'd at Tish -'emotional masturbation' - Indeed!! It appears that Buzz wants to win simply for being an AMERICAN. I know he's 80, and for that I should cut him some slack, but it's just too painful to watch him 'dance'.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 6:09 am
The grim reality is that this is simply a terrible show for Kate to be on. She may have other talents but dancing and performing isn't one of them. Worse than the bad dancing, her whole presentation is off. It's ghastly. For example, her dance story last night was about someone trying to avoid the media and paparazzi. So she should have been dressed in a beautiful but refined outfit with classy make-up. Instead she looked like a burlesque dancer who wants to be photographed. On top of that, she is a bundle of nerves and awkward statements. She is totally out of her league on this one. I knew from her pre-show comments that she didn't think she could dance but I never dreamed her overall presentation would be this bad. Let me be clear that I'm not saying this to be mean or because I don't like her. In some respects, I feel bad for her.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 6:44 am
LOL at Tishala's post. Loved all the comments. Buzz and Kate are making the show a little pathetic to watch. Pamela, on the other hand, has been a surprise and is doing great, IMO. The girl CAN dance and I think she's looking great as well. (I'd kill to have those legs.) Derek and Nicole are a treat to watch, as are Maks and Erin. I wish they would have a double elimination tonight so that DWTS can get back on track, ie. voting for the DANCING, not the emotional schtick and lurching around both Buzz and Kate are dishing up. It's time to move on from that.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 6:48 am
They are allowed to do a few lifts in certain dances and at the finale in the free dance, but for the most part I think they do not want them to do lifts because of the potential for injury...I mean, they get injured enough just trying to dance with their feet on the ground! It's not a new rule - as far as I can remember it has been in place.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 6:52 am
< Mr Ochocinco is much too tall for his partner. Shouldn't they have realized this before they paired them?> I posted the same thought after the first show. It's a shame too because it's really making him stoop down, thereby affecting his posture, which is what all the judges, especially Len, complain about! I really like him and he seems to be having a ton of fun.
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Westtexan
Member
07-16-2004
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 7:16 am
About Kate, I feel for her. I really do. I don't particularly like her, but I feel for her. I think she is wound so tight and has a hard time just relaxing and letting go because she is so on guard. It probably is partly her personality, but I can only imagine having so many young children would cause one to become very intense. Add to that the difficulties she has had with her ex, the paparazzi, negative press, etc., and no wonder she is wound so tight. I don't think she is getting good advice from her publicist (if she has one) or whomever. Maybe it's her own advice to herself that isn't good, but she doesn't belong on this show and she doesn't need the hair extensions. I love a come back story so I would love for the dancing to just click and her hard exterior crumble as she breaks free and lets loose. I'd like to see her smile more and be happy. She doesn't seem very happy to me -- whether it's her own fault or not, I don't care. I want people to be happy.
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 7:16 am
someone trying to avoid the media and paparazzi. I'm struck by the irony of "someone trying to avoid the media and paparazzi" going on yet another reality TV show. Once the field has been paired down a bit, I'll start watching this online. Right now my Monday nights are filled with House/24/Chuck/Gossip Girl.
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Llwynn
Member
07-19-2003
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 7:48 am
Pam Anderson has really surprised me. I was all ready to rip her to shreds and she turned out to be really good! Aiden is just SO HOT! LOL. I love to watch him to anything. I think Kate is just too much of a perfectionist to let herself go the way she needs to in order to really get the dancing. It seems like she can't get past the steps and just go with the music. I feel sorry for her. She wants to get it right so badly that she falls on her face. Really enjoying Niecy! It's time for Buzz to go go go.
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