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RealityFreakWill:
Ty's blog:
‘We’ll just have to wait and see how it goes tomorrow night’
Hey troops, we just got done eating after the show. Me, Jewel and Chelsie went and had a nice dinner together.
I'm just checking in with you.
We got some good comments from Len, which was nice. That's really the first time we got a good comment from him along with a nine, so that wasn't too bad and we tied our highest score with a 25 in the Argentine Tango.
And our Rumba, although it wasn't great, maybe it wasn't as bad as they were expecting. After all, I know Jewel like my Rumba, especially the solo!
I was really glad to have my sisters – Kimber and Kerri – there supporting me tonight.
We'll just have to wait and see how it goes tomorrow night, but I feel like we have the biggest army going behind us and that's really going to help. Chelsie and I both appreciate all the support and I hope everyone caught the salute tonight.
I'll check back in with you tomorrow.
http://www.pbrnow.com/blog/index.cfm/2009/5/5/Well-just-have-to-wait-and-see-how-it-goes-tomorrow-night#more
RealityFreakWill:
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'Dancing' Stars Get Candid with Maksim
Maksim Chmerkovskiy is back as ET's "Dancing with the Stars" special correspondent, and he's getting the dish from all of the "Dancing" contestants -- plus Jewel opens up about the injury comment she made that caused controversy last week!
"In my blog I was talking about the [rodeo] rule," Jewel says. "It was not about Melissa at all."
"I read the comment and we talked, and I never took it as a dig on me or anything like that," Melissa Rycroft says. "I understand when you say something and it gets misconstrued. I get that, I didn't take offense to it, I get her point."
The contestants also opened up about the mounting pressure they are feeling as the numbers get smaller and the competition gets more intense.
"You can't play it safe anymore," Derek Hough tells ET. "You can do that in the earlier stages but now you've got to go all out and take the risks."
Watch the video for more backstage action with the "Dancing" stars -- and don't miss tonight's "Dancing with the Stars" results show at 9 p.m. on ABC.
http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/05/73581/index.html
RealityFreakWill:
Monday’s Dancing: What You Didn’t See
Lap Dance: Every week, Jewel can usually be spotted on the same side of the stage cheering on husband Ty Murray. But on Monday night, the singer was seen scurrying to the other side of the stage and taking a seat there before Murray’s performance. Turns out, she needed to sit there so Murray could direct his swiveling hips toward her. “Jewel knew she needed to be in that seat for the rumba,” Murray told PEOPLE about the seating switcheroo, but she had no idea what was in store for her. “I kind of made the solo up as I went.”
Finder’s Keepers: Last week, the women squealed when Gilles Marini shed his shirt and threw it into the audience during the Team Tango dance. Monday night was no different when Marini threw his hat at the start of his foxtrot. “I like throwing things,” he said afterward. Oh yeah? Well, the ladies like catching them, too. In fact, the woman who caught the hat didn’t want to give it up when a crew member stopped by afterward and asked for it. It took some polite words, but she finally gave it up.
The Calgon Fix: Lil’ Kim, who was at the top of the leader board last week, took a few barbs from the judges Monday evening. So how does she deal with the criticism? “I take baths on Monday nights,” said Kim, whose usual bubbly attitude was more subdued. “I love candles. And I just relax.”
Olympic-Sized Hugs: After the judges gushed over Shawn Johnson’s paso doble, the pint-sized Olympic gymnast could hardly contain herself. She rushed to the judges’ table and gave the three judges hugs and kisses, to the crowd’s delight. But this isn’t exactly in character for her. “I never would’ve even approached a judge at the Olympics,” she said after the show. “I just loved their comments. I worked so hard. I struggled so hard on that dance, I felt they deserved it.”
Crowded House: With the semi-finals a week away, an interesting assortment of celebrity audience members cropped up to watch the show. Singer Tyrese sat ringside and clapped thunderously for pal Lil’ Kim. Even Gilles Marini couldn’t resist the opportunity to stop by and shake his hand at the start of the show. Also in attendance: Joe Piscopo and DWTS alum Marlee Matlin.
http://tvwatch.people.com/2009/05/05/mondays-dancing-what-you-didnt-see-25/
RealityFreakWill:
Dancing Elimination Results
First to be announced safe were:
Gilles & Cheryl
Second safe were:
Melissa & Tony
Third safe were:
Shawn & Mark
Bottom Two are:
Lil' Kim & Derek
Ty & Chelsie
Eliminated from the competition and finishing at 5th place are:
LIL' KIM & DEREK HOUGH
RealityFreakWill:
Dancing with the Stars Episode Recap: Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Four couples lock up spots in the semifinals as one more celebrity is eliminated on Dancing with the Stars. Think you know who it is? Find out below!
I don't know about you, but I've been looking forward to this episode all season. Why? DanceCenter is back! I'll admit I haven't seen all of them, but the ones I have seen have microscopically enriched my life in a way I didn't know I needed. Can we just have an all DanceCenter episode? Because I can do without the guests and encore. Speaking of encore, the streak is broken! Melissa gets the encore slot with her samba. She's stocked up on the double-sided tape this time. No more under-boob.
Recap time: Oh, Ty! I'm going to miss you when you're gone. "I could tell by the look on her face mommy like," he snickers of his hip-swiveling solo for Jewel. Get him on DanceCenter. Seriously. Lil' Kim say she's happy with her performances, but Derek looks completely peeved. If the bubbly Houghs are deflated, you know it ain't good. Melissa doesn't think there's a dance out there that wasn't flawless? You're too kind. No wonder you weren't a good match for Jason.
DanceCenter
It's back! Seriously, how amazing would it be if Ty joined the panel? Anyhow, he's first up:
Ty, who's apparently made of wood and nearly eight feet tall on a bull, is defying mathematical odds by committing more than 100 percent. Bedazzled and dipped in pink, Kenny appreciates that the show is rewarding poor dancing, which Len calls robotic. Cue Terminator-esque bot.
Next is Kim, she of the lil' height, weight and shoe size and owner of 800 wigs. She does have one huge asset, Kenny points out, as opposed to college-aged Lil' Jerry Rice. Ouch. (By the way, "rear" is not appropriate for this family show, in Kenny's eyes, but Jaime Cullum crooning about cocaine is.)
"Lil'"-er than Lil' Kim is, of course, Shawn, who's beyond adorable as we all know, but is stuck with nutso Mark. They're nuts for each other, of course, like chipmunks! Shawn actually does look like a chipmunk. Her voice is also, like, a nozzle of helium away from chipmunk-nese.
Melissa, at pretty height and weight, has endured so much pain and mistreatment on TV... from Tony. Bastard laughed at her injury! But who cares when she put on, clearly, the best performance yet with her jive. "Excellent use of denim," Jerry says. You mean, lack thereof. There was a missed opportunity here not to call out the Crest Whitestrips twins out on their resemblance.
Last but not least, Gilles, who will get naked at the drop of a hat, gets grilled. Kenny hates the French and the fact that Gilles is prostituting himself, you know, flaunting what he doesn't have. Which is pasty, ghost-white skin and/or a cobra chest tattoo. We all can't be perfect.
First safe couple:
Gilles & Cheryl (He shrieks... and the hairs on Mark's head stand up.)
Pick a Pro
Afton DelGrosso & Cody Linley: Samba
Cody says Afton is like Julianne. (You mean you wish she was Julianne!) I don't really remember much of Cody from last season, but he's looking pretty awesome here. There's still something not-a boy, not-yet-a-man about him, but he's no longer looking like a teen Ellen DeGeneres, so that's a good thing, right? He's rocking the moves and has energy to spare. Surprise, surprise. The choreography is also pretty awesome and Afton's definitely not like Julianne. Why? She's not doing all the dancing. Len thinks she's a good teacher. Bruno likes that she made Cody sell himself. Carrie Ann loves her youthful energy.
Mayo Alanen & Lisa Rinna: Quickstep
Mayo's never worked with a celebrity before, while Lisa's got to get used to Mayo's tall body. I've never seen Lisa dance before, but she looks somewhat decent here, especially for someone who hasn't been on the show for a few years. Mayo's definitely showcasing her, uh, assets. Raise your hand if you haven't picked up Playboy. They seem off in a couple of places, but it's a fun little number. Bruno likes that he made the most out of what he had in Lisa. No comment. Carrie Ann thinks they got out of control a little. Len loves the ambition.
Anna Demidova & Maurice Greene: Tango
Maurice picked a dance he'd never done before to see how Anna would teach someone who's never been exposed to it. I like the way he thinks. That's why he's an Olympic champ. Maurice looks pretty good here and maybe even better than when he was with Cheryl. I remember him being inconsistent last season, never quite getting there. (Obviously, since he was eliminated.) But now he looks really suave and the moves are nice and crisp. She definitely accomplished what Maurice challenged her to do and for that, I think she should get the pro spot. Carrie Ann loves the beautiful lines. Len thinks she was the best of the night. Bruno calls her a miracle worker. I would say Cheryl's offended, but Gilles has already taken her somewhere Maurice never did. Backstage, Sam asks the million-dollar question: "What did you find it went with — how'd you find it went with your first chance?" Say wha?!?
Next two safe couples:
Melissa & Tony
Shawn & Mark
That leaves Lil' Kim and Derek, and Ty and Chelsie, who are in fact the bottom two. The obvious choice is Ty, but I'm kind of holding out hope his fan base pulls him through — only because we haven't had a shock elimination yet this season... And we do! Lil' Kim and Derek are out! She's shocked, the audience is shocked. Who isn't, really? Kim should be in the semis because let's face it, Ty has no business being there on dance ability — and he knew it. I think the people most shocked were Ty and Chelsie. She was near tears and Ty looks like he just realized he's still in this thing. And cowboys will inherit the earth.
Kim says she loved the experience and thinks that she brought in different viewers. Derek says he loves the girl and Tom loved watching her dance. Bye, bye, bionic booty!
What did you think? Was Kim robbed? Who can stop Ty? Can he actually make it to the finals? Did DanceCenter live up to those in the past? Which pro did you like? Were you relieved the house band wasn't tasked with butchering Coldplay for the Macy's Stars of Dance performance? Who's your current pick to win?
http://www.tvguide.com/Episode-Recaps/dancing-stars/Dancing-Stars-Episode-1005791.aspx
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