(S04E11) Well, this was the show everyone was waiting for. What would they do now that Sara Evans has quit the show? Apparently, add more filler. I haven't been timing them, but it seemed like the pre-dance packages were longer this week. But if you have to stretch to fill time, having the pros come out to do every style of dance on the show is a good way to do it. The show is about the celebrities, but the pros are what makes it go. And it's nice to get to see them do their thing every once in a while. They are a crazy talented bunch. As to Sara, they teased it for 83 minutes before finally getting to Tom's interview. I didn't expect Tom to go all Ed Bradley on Sara asking about the divorce, the hard drive, etc. There wasn't anything covered that hasn't been in all the reports going around. She explained her side of everything well and you can't fault her for dropping out. What they didn't reveal is how the show will deal with Sara leaving early. We'll have to tune in tomorrow to find that out. For now, on with the show.
Mario & Karina (Mambo) - This was the kind of thing that Mario really excels at. I think they were playing up just how hard it was for him in the weekly package. Their performance was really impressive. I particularly liked the move holding Karina's head and stepping over while Mario switched hands. Very slick. Mario continues to be the front-runner. The judges are in disagreement. Len didn't think Mario kept his focus, Carrie thought Mario needs to relax, and Bruno loved it. The scores, 9 - 9 - 10. That's a good score for them.
Monique & Louis (Samba) - The video package for them this week made me awfully curious about the crumping solo. Unfortunately, I think the idea and practice of the solo came off better than the finished product. It seemed unfinished and rushed. Once she got back together with Louis though, the performance picked up. Great energy. I think Monique is the performer that has really grown the most in the contest. The judges disagree again. Carrie is impressed, but Bruno and Len both criticize them for not having enough Samba in the choreography. The scores 9 - 7 - 7. DANG! Someone found the 7 paddles. I wondered after last week. 
Joey & Edyta (Rumba) - Very funny video for these two this week with Joey's wife. Holy smokes with the Edyta silhouette to start. Odd that they end up with George Michael songs two weeks in a row. The lip syncing was a bad idea, but it came together well after that. Joey has really loosened up as the competition has gone on. He's much more expressive. Bruno likes the dirty dancing, but wants more with the arms, Carrie also hated the microphone (YAY) but liked the dancing, and Len thought it was "right on the money." The scores - 8 - 8 - 8. Maybe I'm just smitten with Edyta, but I thought the scores were low for these two again. 
Emmitt & Cheryl (Jive) - Cheryl had a great dress tonight. Very cute. I was concerned about whether Emmitt had the speed for the jive. He certainly seemed to hold his own. He moves very well for such a big guy. Great finish too with Emmitt sliding across the floor. They seemed to be the most traditional performance of the night. The judges are mostly positive. Len calls Emmitt on getting off time but likes it, Bruno loved it, and Carrie digs them for execution. The scores, 8 - 8 - 9.
Jerry & Kym (Pasa Doble) - Oh my. Where to start? Kym looked great, and danced beautifully. This was the first week that I felt like Jerry wasn't even really trying. He's counting on getting by being the DWTS jester. It's starting to remind me of the Chris Farley Chippendale's schtick. The judges finally call Jerry on not actually being able to dance with Bruno mentioning how he has massacred every dance. The scores, 7 - 6 - 5. Fair scores, but I do have to wonder where those scores were last week.
After all the performances we got the big disco group performance. Aside from the fact that the behind the scenes stuff was longer than the actual performance, it was good. Impressive lift from Emmitt and Cheryl. Monique and Louis matched it with one of their own. Joey's cartwheel left a little to be desired. Overall, very fun though.
A good night of dancing overall. I thought it was a little silly to not clear up the Sara thing once and for all. Tomorrow's show is going to get top ten ratings either way, so why bother dragging it out?
Best of the night - Mario & Karina
Going home (assuming someone is going home) - It's time for Jerry to go.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
10-18-2006 @ 10:19AM
DEBBY said...
I THINK IT IS TIME FOR JERRY TO GO HOME !
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10-18-2006 @ 8:26AM
Shar said...
I agree that it's time to retire Jerry Springer. Although I have to admit to NOT being a fan of his show. I was pleasantly surprised by his pluck and sense of humor about his abilities. But enough is enough, to let any of the other dance couples go to keep the "comic relief" would be a travesty, it's been a fun ride but let the poor man get some much deserved rest already.
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10-18-2006 @ 8:32AM
Shirley said...
Jerry was horrible!!! I think he really wants to go home and was bad on purpose. He's never been a good dancer, but at least he was entertaining and looked like he was trying other weeks. I thought his scores were way too high. Straight 4's would have been more than fair - and I think Jerry would agree. It's been fun, but it's time for his fans to let him go.
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10-18-2006 @ 8:57AM
Tru said...
Jerry should have gone last week instead of Max and Willa. That was just wrong, and so sad. Especially now that Sara had to quit. The two best women contestants are gone, and with them, the two best professional men. I love Max and Tony. So now, I will be rooting for Mario, who is a real cutie, and a very good dancer. Better than Joey, whois also cute, but not as natural on the floor as Mario. Mario!!!!!!
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10-18-2006 @ 9:15AM
Tina said...
I think Emmitt is terrific and rarely gets enough credit. I really thought Joey was awful last night - it seemed he did very little dancing and mostly walked around posing and extending his arms. He is absolutely not in the same league with Mario and even Emmitt! Monique is adorable but for some reason she leaves me cold - don't get any chemistry.
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10-18-2006 @ 9:24AM
MrsEldubya said...
I don't think Mario is all that. He doesn't finish alot of moves, he's all about the flash, the wow factor and not the technique. I hope he gets a traditional ballroom dance this week and not a latin one. Mario is smooth and has a nice sense of rhythm that he gets by on. Both Joey and Monique work at it alot harder and you can see that it doesn't come as naturally as it does for Mario. So they actually learn the technique, the arm extensions, keeping the shoulders back, working it all the way down to the feet.
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10-18-2006 @ 11:18AM
Jo Torrey said...
It IS time for Jerry to go; that was visible last week with his "That's not right!" comment about Willa and Maksim. Let the poor man go while he still has a bit of credibility. Go Emmitt! While Mario does have rhythm, I personally think he's getting by on his dimples and his 'cuteness.' I didn't care for Joey's number either.
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10-19-2006 @ 9:48AM
Irene Mestas said...
I just love Emmit, I think he has a real good chance to win. I think Jerry is going home, but i gotta say I thought Jerry did better then anyone ever expected, I was suprised....
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10-18-2006 @ 10:10AM
Michelle said...
Emmitt and Cheryl are so good. I find myself watching Cheryl more than Emmitt, she's absolutely fantastic. Mario is not as good as HE thinks he is. He needs to be more thankful and humble. Joey is too humble. Monique is as cute as she can be. Jerry needs a rest. I love this show. I think the judges were right on last night.
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10-21-2006 @ 8:15PM
DEBBY said...
okkkkkkkkkkk ?
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10-18-2006 @ 10:25AM
DEBBY said...
WELL NOW.....JERRY YOU DID GOOD BUT YOUR NO YOUNG BUCK.
IT WAS A JOY AND PLEASURE TO WATCH YOU...BUT PLEASE GO HOME .....YOUR TIME IS UP !
DEBBY
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10-18-2006 @ 12:37PM
nalgae said...
Sigh, I missed this show because I had to work overtime yesterday (12 hours, ugh). I did get to watch the dances on youtube this morning, though.
Now that we're down to these few, it seems that Mario and Karina are the ONLY ones who can really dance. They do more complex moves and show far more skill than anyone who's left. The only couple who could've give Mario and Karina and run for their money was Willa and Maksim, but they're gone. And sorry to Joey fans, but after the first two weeks, none of Joey's dances have impressed me.
And yes, I love Jerry as an entertainer, but it really is time for him to go. I mean, he's tired. He knows it. We know it. I have a feeling he's only been on so long because people want to torture him.
Kym Johnson is hot, though.
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10-19-2006 @ 7:09PM
Buddy TV said...
Jerry has come to the edge and is about to fall off. He made a good run but I think will not be able to make it past this week.
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