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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 12:21 pm
And oddly I think part of what hurt Natalie was the outfit they put on her for the paso doble.. it looked like a cross between swim gear and wonder woman and just not at all in tune with a paso. That wasn't all of course. I think the gushing and high marks for Aaron have hurt/helped him. With Aaron and Karina you have two people who are not at all appealing (to me), with 'tudes. He is also whiney. And then the judges mostly fawn over him, so I think that loses him votes but the high judges scores keep him on the show. I was so hoping he'd go home. I do think that Natalie should have stayed over Louie, Michael, and Melissa at the very least.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 12:39 pm
I never thought Natalie was that impressive. She is very beautiful but there was something about her smile that didn't seem genuine to me...but I thought it was because she was nervous...she isn't a person who is used to being in that kind of public eye (yes, I know she is a world class competitive swimmer but being in a swimming pool is a lot different from being on a ballroom floor). Although she definitely was very athletic she never seemed to get into the spirit of the dance. Just my opinion, of course. But I agree, she was far from the worst dancer.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 1:00 pm
I agree that Natalie should've stayed over Louie and Michael, at least. Natalie's costume totally went with the song (American Woman) but was too distractingly "bright" for a paso doble. I also agree that I think Natalie has been more nervous than any other celeb at this point in the game. Which may have been her downfall, since she didn't seem like she could really relax into the music. And she really seemed so very disappointed to be axed last night. (Actually, the only elimination show I've seen this season.) I'm definitely not a fan of Aaron. I didn't have much of an opinion of him prior to this show, and haven't really been watching much of it except for the last couple of weeks. But I think "whiney" is a good description of him. And Karina, with her "I'm so cute when I pout" look... the combination is a total turn off. Even if I thought they were the world's best dancers (which I don't) I wouldn't vote for them. I also don't understand the high marks the judges have been giving them, because from what I saw this week, there were others who were definitely better. Then again, I don't get all the Donny love either. He actually kind of turns me off, with his antics. How many times as he said he'll never be allowed back in Utah? It's getting real old. He's almost pulling a Cloris (was it Cloris who always seemed to hog the spotlight?). Of course, I've never really been a fan of the Osmonds, so his perceived limelight hogging just bugs me no end. My favorite part last night was the end bit of the Thriller dance. As the dance started up I kept thinking "wait! this is NOT Thriller!" and hoping they'd get to the group part. Took 'em long enough. That routine is classic and I'm glad they showed it.
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 5:12 pm
I liked the thriller dance, as well. However, I love me some Donny Osmond. He is the only male who is dancing, as opposed to shuffeling his feet and the girl twirling. I only heard him say the Utah line once.
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Rosem4243
Member
06-27-2005
| Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 8:05 pm
Put me on the Donny-Train! He's so passionate about what he's doing, he's the oldest dancer at this point and holding his own. Plus, I grew up with the Osmonds and the Jacksons and was a sucker for the Donny and Marie show. Last night was a real treat for me! Donny's 'You took me there" to Bruno was my favorite line of the night! Hee! I agree that Donnie is the only male who's really dancing well, and Kym is not stealing the show the way the other female pros tend to do. The celebrity women are really dominating this season, though, and I predict Mya will win, unless Donny's fan base gets him through if he continues to get good scores.. I hope they do Dance Center soon, it's always been my favorite comedy routine.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 4:31 am
hitching my car to that train! we are the same age and i can remember watching him and his purple socks growing up!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 6:52 am
Because, as we all knew back in the day, purple was Donny's favorite color!
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Brian2204
Member
09-14-2004
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 8:22 am
OMG....how funny you all remember the purple thing...I commented to my SO when Donny started to dance "naturally he'd be in purple"...LOL
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 8:45 am
Donny Osmond fan here as well; however, I'm devastated that my Natalie was booted. Where in the world did that come from?? She had potential; the two males mentioned above do not. TV Guide had an article saying the great pros are already gone and the star power left on this year's show just isn't enough to get the good ratings they've had in the past. Since Natalie's gone, I hope the ratings get even lower. The judges have given her lower marks than she deserves every week and that's what happens when you give decent dancers low marks and the likes of a skateboarder who walks around, '8's. Hey, maybe they're doing it at ABC's order to keep Chelsea around, eh?
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 9:11 am
I would disagree with TV Guide that the great pros are already gone. We still have Derek, Mark, Kym, and Karina (love her or hate her she is a fantastic dancer). Lacey is growing on me this season, especially since she is not trying so hard to be the rebel of the dance floor. And of course, as long as delicious Dimitry is there I will stayed glued to the tv, he is fine eye candy 
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 9:14 am
What Beachcomber said...I just wish that they would "spread the love around" a little more next season as far as which pro gets what contestant...it seems Derek and Mark always get people with great potential...I would like to see Jonathan and Toni get some really good people too...and Edyta is way overdue for a successful season.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 2:03 pm
I remember those purple socks!!! Spread some Donny love!! 
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 2:16 pm
I didn't know -- just eliminated pro Alec Mazo and Edyta are married.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 3:06 pm
I knew that there was another married couple besides Anna T and Jonathan but I could not recall which dancers were married to each other.
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Sportygirl
Member
06-14-2005
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 4:48 pm
All this talk of Donny reminds me that I used to have the Donny and Marie barbie dolls growing up and every Friday night I was glued to the TV watching the Donny and Marie show. Donny's wig during the hustle routine totally reminded me of his hairstyle from the 70's. I am truly disappointed that Natalie is gone. I had her in my Final 3 along with Mya and Donny. I agree with Sea that her outfit was distracting but as much as I like the song American Woman and understand why it was used for Natalie, it just wasn't a good song to paso doble. I can see why Natalie couldn't get into the character.
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Sportygirl
Member
06-14-2005
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 4:56 pm
I do like Mya and agree there is a certain smugness to her. I've also noticed that she never hugs Dmitry after doing a routine like the other dancers do. I can't see her and Dmitry staying in contact after the show like I definitely see with Kelly and Louis or Chelsea and Louie. That said, she seems to really take the judges critique to heart and I still like her and enjoy all her dances. I also sense smugness from Joanna and Aaron and they both totally turn me off.
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Surfgirl
Member
10-11-2003
| Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 12:06 am
Ok I admit back in the day I was a Donny fan. Yes I wore the purple shiney socks.. and cried when he sang " Puppy Love " Then he was a guest on Rosie O'donnel's show and she was a huge fan and he pretty much called her a heffer so I was no longer a fan. He did go back on her show and apologize but I was still turned off. I have watched DWTS off and on randomly when I was bored and no other reality show was on. This year my 77 year old mom told me I had to watch.. in her words.. " Not only was her fav. ( Donny ) on it.. but that cute Osbourne girl and the little girl who played a witch." My mom watching a reality show?? That blew me away so I have watched this season and I like it!! Go Kelly and yes.. the little 10 year old girl in me is hoping Donny does well!   
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Surfgirl
Member
10-11-2003
| Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 1:50 am
Ok.... after taking a stroll down memory lane with Donny it made me remember my true puppy love... The only fan club I ever joined.. was .. Leif Garret..LMAO Puppy love makes a person an idol.. makes it even harder to see them fall.. ( And lose there hair .. lol ) Wow!! I see it now.. where my crush on Bret Michales came in.. it was a post Leif Garrett experince..lol
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 10:36 am
Aacckk!! Erase that middle picture!!!!! I want my memories of Leif to be that cute boy with all that hair.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 12:08 pm
Yowser! What a picture.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 12:19 pm
I was never into Leif Garret. Hardly know who he is. But...those first two pics are the same person?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 12:39 pm
I'm wondering how Kelly's injury is doing? I'd truly hate to see her go. She's such a breath of fresh air on the program.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 1:00 pm
I am hoping no news is good news wow on the Leif pic! shows what drugs can do to a person. Look at Donny 30 yrs later and look at Leif. I love Donny, I am still a David girl forever though 
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 5:37 pm
Me too Pamy! Though I think Donny has aged better than David, guess all that clean Utah living keeps you better preserved, LOL! ETA - note to self to pass on to younger generations that Bad Boys don't age well, so stick with the cute clean-cut types. 
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 6:06 pm
And there's Jan-Michael Vincent. What he could have been... What he did to himself. 
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