DWTS Season 12 Week 8 Instant Dance Week

So, I had all these wonderful plans to watch and blog simultaneously this week, but I just couldn't stay awake. I was so excited that I watched from bed, but ended up having to watch the whole things, again, this morning because the only dances I remember were both of Mark & Chelsea's. I vaguely remember making my daughter call in votes for SOMEONE on her cell phone lol! I do recall the judges being in an odd mood, too. Len was uncharacteristically happy (change in meds was mentioned) and Carrie Ann was little miss cranky pants, again, in a passive aggressive sort of way. Bruno, well, he ate a little of Carrie Ann's food or something and Len agreed.

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Since we're talking about Mark & Chelsea, well, let's talk about them. They did a waltz that I thought was awesome! I think it was Carrie Ann (maybe not) who mentioned something about getting so caught up in the storyline of the dance that it overshadowed the dancing. Eh, whatever, learn to focus on more than one thing at a time, babe. I LIKE being caught up in what they're doing...isn't that the point?? They made me cry, they got some phone votes. Their samba was equally impressive and even had my 14 year old daughter glued to the set. Oh, how I see ballroom dance, specifically the Latin dances, in our future. Yes, I said our. SSHHH, don't tell her lol! Oh and Carrie Ann was freakin nuts...they were RIGHT.ON.BEAT with their samba. CHELSEA AND MARK SAFE!!!

I can't remember who danced next, maybe Kym & Hines. Their two dances were the jive and the foxtrot and holy cow, did he ever do a fabulous job. He impressed the judges, the women love him, his gridiron buddies think he's cool and his partner has a body to die for. Some guys have all the luck, huh? I sure love him. I'm REALLY gonna be keeping an eye on the Steelers from now on. Hines Ward for President yo. HINES & KYM ARE SAFE!!!

Ralph & Karina did a Viennese waltz, I think, and the cha cha cha. I'm still not a fan of the V.Waltz, so I wasn't all that impressed and, unfortunately, he's got a knee problem, so the cha cha wasn't up to par. However, I think he did a great job, all things considered. Totally unimpressed by his makeup and her outfits, though. My daughter found his quite freakish looking, too, lol! I think they're gonna have to go, I really do. I hate for anyone to go right now because I am actually liking every couple, but SOMEONE has to leave.

Romeo & Chelsie did a tango and their instant dance was the salsa. I thought he was more impressive than the judges did, but still think he's holding something back. I don't know if it's that or he doesn't get that it's not just a sexy thang, there needs to be more DANCE to his dance. Something I can't quite put my finger on, but they are young, full of energy and cute, cute. They may not be long for the show. I hope they're staying another week, but that remains to be seen.

MMMMMaks & Kirstie did the Argentine tango and the instant salsa. The tango was done beautifully. Gosh, he can sure make Kirstie look good. He just brings out the sexy beast in all his partners, I guess. He needs to see if he'd be successful doing that with me, I'm quite sure of it. That said, there will be few Argentine tangos that rival the one he performed with Erin, which sorta ruined the one with Kirstie. Oh well, it was still great. I felt like the salsa wasn't the greatest dance, but I know they didn't have much time to put it together. She's cute and REALLY puts her heart and soul into the dances, but it still fell a little flat. It wasn't quite sharp enough. They cannot go, though. Nuh uh. And, guess what? KIRSTIE AND MAKS ARE SAFE!!!!

Come back in about 22 minutes to find out who is gone. ::bites nails, heart races::

ROMEO AND CHELSIE WERE ELIMINATED!!! UGH!!