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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 8:19 am
I thought that was odd too, Roxi. Nicole looked so awkward just standing there till someone finally picked her up!
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 8:22 am
Thanks Tex.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 8:40 am
I'm glad I wasn't the only one. And please don't get my wrong...I'm not negating Derek's obvious talent, but I think that it has kind of become "all about him" to a certain extent (in his mind).
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 9:28 am
Mark Ballas did that last time Derek won too, and again it took a while for someone else to lift his partner. I have to come to Evan's defense a little, I don't think he has a large ego at all. I think he has trouble reading other people's emotions, or understanding them. When Anna said how wonderful he was, and that there was only one Evan, most people would be touched but Evan just seemed baffled. I think he's just an odd soul, prefers to spend his time alone and make his own decisions. I'm rather fond of him for his simplistic view on things. Wonderful result last night, definitely the best finale so far this season. Nicole definitely deserved the win, and it was great that for once the best performer and the best dancer were the same person, at least in my eyes. And you could tell she really wanted to win too, and that was nice.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 10:04 am
I'll bet one would be staggerd about how many hours and years of his life that Evan has been alone. Serious skating is a tough master.
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Yoda
Member
08-11-2005
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 10:15 am
I've also noticed that when the couples are interviewed Derek does most of the talking while the other pros let the star talk. Derek is very talented but needs some maturity.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 11:10 am
OK, I'll volunteer to bring Derek to full manhood ;) back off, Tish, lol
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 11:13 am
Niecy looked so skinny at the reunion. She said something funny, too. "I'm just a little stick of a thing" or something to that effect. She always makes me laugh.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 11:25 am
I am just a weave on a stick! LOL
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 12:29 pm
Yes Niecy really did look slim! I thought she looked great. Derek is a goofball, can't stop fooling around. I bet it's great while they're rehearsing, to have someone serious with the work but not serious with life, but during the interviews he does kind of take over. I forgive him a lot because his choreography is so spectacular and always works with the strengths of his partner. I'm not sure anyone could have a better partner on the show. I read somewhere that next season Derek might skip DWTS and move to Strictly Come Dancing, the British version. If true, that'd be a big loss for DWTS.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 12:38 pm
Roxip you are def not the only one. If you read back I had made the exact same comment earlier about poor Nicole just being left on the ground, and how glad I was that Aiden ran up to save her. I've followed him for years since I used to watch All My Children religiously, and knew him to be a sweetheart and class guy from numerous interviews and appearances. I was so glad he got to show it, since I don't think DWTS really showed his true personality. In fairness to Derek, Mark had him up on his shoulders before he knew what was happening. Wish Mark thought to have someone ready to hoist Nicole should they win! I thought it was great as soon as they BOTH were up there--as it should be!! I think the teams are just that...TEAMS. Both win and both should be recognized. Kitt, not sure that's true about Derek not coming back next season because he has been pushing hard to see Julianne back and have them all have a showdown in their lil circle lolol. But I did read something about him dating a woman in the UK, and he seems to REALLY want kids soon, so maybe he is considering it. I personally don't mind Derek because he reminds me of an over-excited kid or puppy lolol. He seems to genuinely mean well. He just sometimes gets a grownup sugar high lolol. Plus he never forgets to give credit to others, and thank the fans, which is more than I can say for many of the other pros.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 12:39 pm
Kitt they've probably lured Derek away with mucho dineros. (I THINK that's Spanish for filthy lucre.) But I expect him to come back to DWTS USA eventually. I've heard his sister is returning. Yay!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 12:44 pm
I hope Derek does take a season or two off, to be honest. Sometimes people have to go away before the get the appreciation they deserve, and I think if we just had pros who did beautiful foxtrots, we'd appreciate how much he brings to the show. I think his ability to push things makes everyone better. I have to say, as much as I love Derek--and I will be fighting Holly for him (I fight dirty)--he totally (and unnecessarily) dominated the Kimmel interview. Maybe he was different on GMA, but I kept thinking, jeez, let Nicole talk!
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 1:21 pm
WoW, just goes to show how we can see things differently. I just watched Kimmel (and GMA) and I didn't see Derek hogging either convo in the least. Kimmel pretty much directed questions to them by name. And at the other times when one made a comment the other would add to it. Seemed very balanced to me. And on GMA if anyone hogged it, it would be Maks, but I thought that was pretty balanced for 6 people too...and I loved that they all seemed really happy and to be enjoying each other, as well as dancing in Times Sq!!! BTW on Kimmel Derek made it sound like he would likely be on the next DWTS, even though it didn't point blank say it, he implied it. I hope so, because I think he really is in a different league and I personally feel fortunate that we get to see him dance regularly!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 2:08 pm
I watched GMA and Regis & Kelly. During one of the programs, as Lurk said, without his saying it directly Derek did make it sound like he'd be back on DWTS next season.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 2:54 pm
I'm glad, then! I watch Strictly on youtube but it's not the same as seeing them crystal clear on tv or hulu. I'd definitely miss Derek.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 7:46 pm
LOL, Texannie, "a weave on a stick." Thanks for translating that for me. Sometimes I just can't hear spoken English without getting it all wrong. I'm getting old and losing my hearing, apparently. Niecy looked fabulous.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 5:15 am
I thought that 'weave on a stick' remark was so funny.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, May 29, 2010 - 7:25 pm
So funny!! I finally got to watch the last show today. I did think Niecy was shooting looks at Pam when the two couple were standing together and Pam was "posing". And I didn't blame her.. And Niecy looked great! Just great! YAY!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Saturday, May 29, 2010 - 9:10 pm
I wish Bonnie Hunt wasn't canceled. No more new shows. She has had Niecy on. Two of them would be a riot talking about DWTS couples and results.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 11:36 am
Here's a very nice story about Mr Ochocinco... [...] Nine-year-old Ruben St. Hilaire, Jr, who lives with this mother in a homeless shelter in New York City, received an autographed jersey from Ochocinco after sending a letter. He then sent a second letter that would have melted the heart of the hardest individual.Mr. Johnson, you really make me happy. One of my goals in my future life is to be just like you when I grow up. I wonder who was your role model when you were little? I have three role model(s) in my life that's my mom, Mr. President Barack Obama and my favorite football player Mr. Chad Johnson. To me you are the best football player in the NFL. May God bless you and your family happy holidays. Ruben's dream was to go to a football camp, and that particular prize was donated by Deion Sanders. Presenting the certificate for camp attendance, unbeknownst to Ruben, would be the very same Mr. Ochocinco. Ruben's hero was introduced after the young boy read his letter. Bonus - it was Ruben's birthday! Rich Eisen of the NFL Network set the scene at the podium, and what followed was a pretty great moment. see video at link: yahoo sports ETA: sorry. the video is at this link: NFL.COM
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Monday, June 21, 2010 - 4:40 pm
Jake and Vienna have broken up apparently.. http://www.okmagazine.com/2010/06/jake-pavelka-vienna-girardi-its-over/
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, June 21, 2010 - 6:15 pm
I am just stunned!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 5:17 am
Yeah, me too.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 5:43 am
He must be devastated. 
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