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Adven
Member
02-06-2001
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 7:56 am
I saw a clip of Kate from last night. In the words of Colonel Kurtz, "The horror. The horror".
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 7:58 am
Sea, if it's Carrie-Ann's job to check for illegal lifts, what are Bruno and Len on the lookout for? I gather they each have their specialty. I get that Len is a purist, and hates gimmicks, but other than seeking opportunities to gush not quite sure of Bruno... LOL As for Tony and Kate, I was really proud of Tony for being classy, chipper and supportive of his partner this week, after all the drama last week, so I'm taking a page from him and will try not to bash her, and just wish them the best. And you know what they say, if you have nothing good to say - then don't say. So *mum's the word. *Yes that's a pun.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 8:18 am
I think Mr Ochocinco is being scored unfairly. I think he would agree with you (and so do I). When the judges gave harsh comments to Nicole and Derek about how much they would need to deduct, I was expecting the scores to be lower. When the scores were announced, I was watching Chad in the background. He made a comment and looked away to where the judges sit as the scores were announced. I couldn't read his lips, but I thought it was something like "That is bogus" or possibly something stronger. I agree. With all the negative comments they gave to Nicole and Derek, I thought that only Len's score was realistic.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 8:29 am
Jimmer, I don't believe Kate picks out her own costume/makeup so the show is the one who is dressing her inappropriately. Did anyone notice Ashley's body language in the background after Pam's dance? They panned to the other contestants and they were all clapping and Ashley was standing there with her arms folded looking rather ticked off. I was impressed with the compassion Tony showed towards his partner. I think he is a good role model.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 8:41 am
Oh Annie, ITA, Tony is the BEST! 
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 8:49 am
at Adven.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 9:34 am
Kate Gosselin was the "Star" I was most curious to see dance before the season started. I think it takes great courage to go on national television and compete in a sport (I think competitive dancing is a sport) in which one is completely untrained, so I think she's tremendously brave to have taken on DWTS. Perhaps it was unadvised, as evidenced by her dancing skills, which aren't great. I do think she'll develop over the season, though, if she doesn't get eliminated. She was really brave, too, to go on the show knowing how polarazing a personality she really is, too. She has many fans and just as many detractors. It must be hard to turn on a TV or computer and read so much negative press. That said, I think she should choose less garish/extreme garb and make-up--or be allowed to have more input into her costume and make-up choices going forward. The outfit, hair and harsh make-up did nothing to soften her look (hence, her appeal), and the way the song was arranged did nothing to add to the performance. Honestly, I didn't recognize the version of "Paparazzi" as it was performed by the band and singers as the same song made popular by Lady Gaga. I don't like Lady Gaga at all, and my own reaction to Kate's dance would have been more positive had she chosen a song by another artist. Maybe I just feel she grinds the "Poor me, I'm photographed too much against my will--but everything I'm doing is for my kids" axe too much.
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Scout
Member
01-20-2005
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 9:55 am
Derek is an amazing dancer, but I don't understand the judges saying that he didn't do the quick step and broke various other rules, but then two of them rewarding him with high marks. Buzz may not have been very good, but they admitted that he fulfilled the story-telling requirement and yet they kept his points low.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 9:55 am
Unless they have changed this year, I think the pros/stars give very little input into their song choice and costuming. I remember hearing many of the pros/stars complain about trying to dance to their song. And, except for the one dance where the star gets to dress their pro, I don't think they have much (if at all) input into their costumes. I am probably a sap, but I got chocked up at the beginning of Buzz and Ashely's dance. I am also loving this new softer, funnier Maks.
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 9:57 am
Sia, I don't think Kate got to choose her own music. I think I've read that the show picks the music. Last week a couple was upset because they had practiced a classic jive routine and then found out they had some whacked out modern tune to jive to and it threw them for a loop.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 10:08 am
I thought they didn't chose their songs but had input into their costumes. I know the female pros do.
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Scout
Member
01-20-2005
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 10:17 am
The singers really butchered some of those songs last night. There was one in particular that I don't know how the couple managed to dance to it at all.
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Reenie
Member
06-24-2006
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 10:18 am
I remember when Marie Osmmond was on the show, she got to pick her costume which the judges slammed. She dressed like a "doll" because she designs and sells dolls.
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 10:25 am
For the record, here's what the judges scores mean in terms of the overall picture: 26 points: 12.81% 23 points: 11.33% 21 points: 10.34% 20 points: 9.85% 15 points: 7.39% 12 points: 6.40% So the spread is a lot higher than it was last week, which means Kate and Buzz have less of a chance of surviving (more Buzz than Kate)- though Aiden is in a bit of trouble I'd think. None of the top 3 (Evan, Erin, and Nicole) should be in danger.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 10:35 am
Pam's biggest problem is her partner. I noticed his slipups last nite and I never notice any of the male pros errors, if they have any. One time he missed catching her hand and it threw her off. They should have given the new male pro to Nicole and given Derek to Pam. I think that may have rounded it out a bit better. I voted 10 times last nite, something I dont think I have ever done My love for Louie continues to grow, he is the perfect partner for Nicey.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 11:11 am
Bruno in the nuddy for Cancer Research: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/bruno-puts-the-streak-into-strictly-for-charity-1937254.html
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 11:26 am
Rennie, that was in the free dance wasn't it? I think they pick everything for that.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 11:27 am
Thanks for the corrections. I haven't tried to research the rules followed on DWTS. I think it must be hard to have little input into costuming and selection of music. Hmm, that might make some people not want to do the show, especially stars who are very controlling personalities. I guess I find it surprising that Kate took the show on at all. Is it me, or does it seem like the show does sort of stack the odds in favor of certain couples based on how the stars are paired with professionals. Derek Hough is a great dancer, and I really like him, but it does seem like he always gets paired with a young, energetic and/or athletic dancer. He wouldn't have been given Cloris Leachman, for example. Derek gets paired with someone who has a very realistic chance of winning the whole season.
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Connies
Member
03-11-2010
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 11:37 am
I do feel sorry for Kate since she is so out of her element, but she is painful to watch. I feel sorry for her because I really think she is trying hard and the poor girl just has no rhythm. Plus being scared to death doesn't help. She did seem more relaxed during the times she wasn't dancing than she had been.
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 11:44 am
Thanks Kitt and hubba hubba Bruno looks amazing! I'd never have suspected he was so hunky looking naked!!
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Adven
Member
02-06-2001
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 11:48 am
I think some reality stars - Kate, Heidi Montag, Omarosa, almost everyone on Celebrity Rehab - are today's version of freak show attractions. A lot of the entertainment value lies in being repelled.
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Rosem4243
Member
06-27-2005
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 11:49 am
Wow, Kitt - I think I need a cold shower!!!
Sia, I asked the other day if it was in Derek's contract that he gets all the 'ringers'. As much as I like Derek, I wish they would have given him more of a challenge, like Kate or Shannon. I'm purposely not voting for Derek & Nicole because 1. Lots will vote for them 2. I don't want a 'ringer' to win and 3. Derek already won, and I'd like to see a different pro get a chance.
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Aurora
Member
11-24-2006
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 11:53 am
Kate and Tony are at the top at Dial Idol. That's just a small representation and numbers get screwed by votefortheworst, but that's scary. http://stars.dialidol.com/asp/predictions/predictions.asp
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 11:56 am
Tony's best dancing partner last night was Jonathan when they did the Three Amigos imitation 
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 12:09 pm
Too true BC!!!
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