DWTS Season 12 Week 9 Winner Takes All

No, it's not the finale, but they tried out a new instant dance (in this case, the Cha Cha Cha) where the winner took all the points (15), to be added to their total, and the losers all got a big zero. According to Tom, this was added in an effort to help a really great dancing couple avoid getting the axe merely due to a lack of viewer voting. I think I like the choice to do that because we have seen some fabulous dancers gone too early because they didn't win the popularity contest...along with some ridiculous winners for the same reason, imho.

This week they all danced two regular dances, in addition to the instant Cha Cha Cha. I don't promise to remember who danced what, sorry.

Ralph and Karina danced an Argentine Tango as their first dance and, yeah, I'm going with the judges who said it lacked smolder. True dat. This is one of my favorite dances and darnit I wanna feel like a voyeur and they just did not embarrass me the way I like. It wasn't horrible, but it was nowhere near week nine standards, that's for sure. Next, please.....Their second dance was the salsa, which had Ralph sporting butt pads lol! Oh gosh, the things you'll do for...hhhmmm why did he do that, again?? This time, I didn't agree with the judges who didn't like it and went with Carrie Ann...I dunno why, but I liked it. It was wild and not technically sound, but it was hot and fun and I LIKE hot and fun!!

Kirstie and Maks danced a Viennese Waltz which totally mesmerized me. I know she isn't THEEE best dancer, but she has come SO far, being the underdog the whole way and, while I don't think she could possibly have what it takes to win, she has continued to improve and surprise me, week after week. I don't even like the Viennese Waltz and I was thoroughly wrapped up in their dance. YAY!! Their second dance was a Paso Doble (I think), another eh take it or leave it dance, unless it's done REALLY well and I think it was just sexy enough. Kirstie does have her sexy on, whereas I think Ralph is just too nice and decent to go around wearing his on DWTS.

Hines and Kym are just awesome!! They had me tears, along with all sane Americans, after watching the tape of her neck injury and then the emotions that doing the Argentine Tango brought out. The salsa was fun, bright and so awesome, I had another ear to ear grin the entire time. They are hot, hot and I'm pretty sure I'm going to start demanding that people refer to me by my married name...Mrs. Hines Ward.

Chelsea and Mark are another awesome couple. They, of course, smoldered up the place with the full on voyeurism effect in the Argentine Tango and frickin killed the Rumba. O-M-G what a seductive number. I'm still pretty embarrassed...exactly what I want when I tune in. They just kill every dance they do, love them!!

I'm totally torn about who I want to win, so I know the final is going to be awesome BECAUSE.....we KNOW that CHELSEA AND MARK and HINES AND KYM are SAFE!!!! WOOHOO!!! I am so stoked about next week. Honestly, either of the other two teams probably doesn't have a shot. I'm biting my nails already. I don't even bite my nails, though. EEEWWW!

OK....ready for the spoiler???? Here we go...here's who is going home....Ralph & Karina. Well, it had to happen!! See you next week!!

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.

SPOILERS IN THIS POST!!! SPOILER BELOW ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!!

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!!

DWTS Season 12 Week 7 SPOILER ALERT

So, priorities properly in place, I have foregone both working out at a decent hour AND eating a healthy dinner. I haven't even had a chance to watch this week's DWTS, but I know where I am supposed to be on Tuesday nights right before 7pm and that is in front of the computer, biting my nails, quietly uttering expletives about some injustice on DWTS. Oh please oh please people, don't make me boycott the show, again, but I swear if you send my man Maks home and keep the stripper, I'll be forced to take a stand! Granted, I didn't watch this week's show, but seriously, there is no way that girl could've improved that much in the last week. If it did, what are the odds that they fixed her attitude with it? Yeah, EXACTLY!

OK.....ready for the spoiler?? You sure?? YEEEEEAAAAAHHHH Kendra and Louis GONE BABY GONE!!!

DWTS Season 12 Week 6

WOOHOO Guilty Pleasures week!! What a pleasure it was!! YEEEAAAHH!!

So much fun stuff last night. Even Hanson (covering all the guilty pleasure songs) was ok. I'm sorry MMM Bop is not one of MY guilty pleasures, never was, but they were actually rather entertaining....well, in a Hanson sort of way, let's not get crazy here. OH, one moment that must be mentioned, was the pro dance...did you see Lacy and that wild move? She must be doing some serious hot yoga or something b/c damn, she is flexible!! A warning that my order may be off here...watched the slow half asleep as usual :)

First to dance was Kirstie and my man Maks, doing a samba. WOW!! First of all, any time someone dances and forces that ear to ear grin on my face for the entire dance, followed by giddy little kid clapping, they are getting high marks from me. I was very pleasantly surprised. It wasn't that Kirstie was so fabulous, b/c her moves could've looked sharper, but she pours her heart and soul into the dance and just enjoys herself SO much!! She and Maks have some chemistry, too, b/c I swear I felt like I was having a voyeuristic moment or two there. There are really so cute!! AND contenders, I think. I am not ready for them to leave, that much is for sure. I doubt I will ever be ready for Maks to leave. On another note, I'm fixin to give a beat down if she doesn't back off. Girlfriend had her head in Maks lap!!!! ::thud:: It really was a cute, albeit VERY unfair, moment between them. He is awesome...or he plays awesome very well. I will not lie and will admit that I watched that dance three times lol!

Chris and Cheryl did a tango...to JOURNEY?? COME ON PEOPLE!! Journey is no place for the tango and it was no bueno. I agreed with Len and Carrie Ann, who said it was technically sound, b/c it was, but seriously, there was a total disconnect. There was no emotion and the music completely distracted me. BLECK! 'Nuff said.\

Chelsie and Romeo DiCaprio were awesome with their waltz!! Impetus, cockiness, delusions of grandeur, whatever it is, it is working for this boy. I will not tell a lie here and will admit to also watching this one three times lol! I'm still trying to figure him out, but it's totally fine if he hangs around while I do that :)

Hines and Kym danced something...some sort of waltz, I'm thinking. It was great, he is great, they do have some fabulous chemistry. He DEFINITELY needs to stick around and, if I haven't mentioned it already, my birthday is in January and he is what I want for my birthday!! Color me a Steelers fan (just don't tell my cowboys) oh hell yeah!! Seriously, though, they are just so good, not much else can be said. I ♥ Hines!!

Kendra and Louis were right up Kendra's alley with the ultimate party girl dance, the samba. Of COURSE she can shimmy, Carrie Ann. DUH! I will say that Carrie Ann's reaction to that whole lap dance party of three had me snorting very loudly at 3AM. Thank the Lord that I watch this show alone. To be fair, the dance was good. It was their best dance to date, if you ask me, but then she hasn't set the bar very high. She is just ungracious and as far as the chemistry between her and Louis goes, I'm fairly certain she hates him. I have more chemistry with my flat iron. I still say she needs to go and go now. PLEASE!!!

Chelsea and Mark danced a quick step, a dance I hate! However, they are too cute for words and I'm still rooting for them to be in the finals! Lack of a competitive bone notwithstanding, that girl has what it takes. She is uber talented and they have great chemistry. The dance was very difficult and she managed to mostly keep up and just move right along. Walking on Sunshine was a great song for them and it did light the place up. Not the best dance of the night, but they rock, admit it!

Ralph and Karin danced a Paso to Make You Sweat. Again, not a favorite dance of mine and certainly not to that song. The whole thing fell flat for me, though I do think they did an absolutely amazing job, considering that Karina fell down. I'm glad they didn't finish in last place b/c they definitely weren't that bad, even though I still have to pass on this paso. Maybe Karina was tired from posing for Playboy. What is with that show and the fascination with the bunnies?? ::rolls eyes::

I'm going to be out tonight, but I'll post who gets booted, the second I get home. Keeping all things crossed that it's the queen of the shimmy.

DWTS Season 12 Week 5

It was Americana week on the show. One of those things that, in theory, sounds really awesome, but in reality, totally flops, at least imho.

Ralph and Karina danced first with GET THIS, a samba to Sweet Home Alabama? WHAT THE.....??? They totally got screwed by that mix and though I would've been impressed with most of the dance (minus the two-step BS) in another setting, with different costumes and music, this one ended up making me scratch my head. Things that make you go hhhmmm.

Chris and Cheryl danced a Viennese Waltz to America the Beautiful and I have to say that I'm with Carrie Ann and I feel like I have grossly misjudged him. I can't help but be charmed by him, in spite of myself, and his dancing was quite good, too. I didn't even know who he was, before DWTS. Just the other day, the boy and I were at the movies when The Rock came on (in a clip from the next installment of The Fast and the Furious-wootwoot), immediately following some trailer for a UFC (?) movie and I said, "So, you know Chris Jericho? Yeah, he's on DWTS and he beat The Rock and John Cena." The boy says, "You know that's WWE, not UFC, right? That's all fake." Oh...'scuse me. I'm ok with not having known that, prior to movie night.

Petra and Dmitry danced (I think) a quick step, to Viva Las Vegas. Petra is still gorgeous (I may be forming a crush here) and her beauty overwhelms me at times, but I don't think she has a competitive bone in her body. The dance was too much for her, though I applaud her efforts. It's in icky dance, anyway, honey, don't let it get you down. I don't if she's long for the show, unfortunately.

Romeo and Chelsie foxtrotted to New York New York and I LOVED Romeo's swagger in that dance. How fun!! Still not my fave and I continue to be surprised by his personality, but they are really cute together.

Hines and Kym did a RUMBA (Hines, my man, it is not a ROMBA, although I could help with the speech therapy and I'm available anytime) that was just spectacular. He made it look so effortless. I was just amazed at the connections and the way his hands moved, transferring her from here to there. WOW!! High scorers of the night for good reason!

Kirstie and my man Maks performed a fox trot...IF you can call it that. She just keeps tryin to get with him. Don't get me wrong, I do not blame her one bit and I guess she has that sultry look going on...well, either that or the dripping with desperation thing, I'm not sure which. At any rate, that outfit made her look like a worn out genie. I still love her spunk and his uh...everything, but I think they're gonna need to step it up a bit if they want to hang around much longer.

Kendra and Louis danced an I-don't-know-what to Yankee Doodle Dandy and can I have a word or two with the producer for letting them be the 1000th dance. PPFFFTT! Somebody PLEASE put her out of her misery and mine, too. I seriously sit here wondering how she made money as a stripper. I mean, I guess it's not like it's a skilled trade and I guess some men might like that trash talk that comes out of her mouth, but the place for that is not my DWTS. Girl is too much of a whiner and, while I get it, I am just sick of hearing it. Go. Go now. Yes, I am aware I didn't review their dance. Eh, who cares...REALLY? She didn't fall, but she wears this very menacing smile the entire time and I just throw back 40-ouncer for her and be done with it. Seriously, enough with the playboy bunnies already.

Finishing off last night was Chelsea and Mark. I just LOVE them!! They danced the samba to some Miley Cyrus song. It was good, they have such fresh energy, so fabulous to watch, but omg how could they miss up the promenade moves of all things? Nonetheless, they are still part of my dream team. That girl is so talented!

Check back in a couple of hours for an update on who got voted off!

SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT!!! Petra and Dmitry voted off. ::sigh:: Oh well, it would've happened eventually. Sorry, love, you were just too sweet for the show. Now, let's get this party STAAAARTED!!!!

DWTS Season 12 Week 4

It was classical week, YAY!! OMG who knew that Beethoven's Fifth could be so hot, executed by an equally impressive and HOT violinist??!! I have been living under a very sad, very uninformed rock, evidently. Wow, hats off to David Garrett. Who do we talk to about bringing him back? If you're wondering what to get me for my next birthday...he would be it lol! The orchestra they had last night was pretty snazzy, too, along with Katherine Jenkins' amazing voice.

Out of the gate, we had Chelsie and Romeo doing a Paso Doble and O.M.G. ON MY FEET here!! Ok, granted, I love the music, which I expected to totally distract me from the performance, but maaaan Lil' hot, timid, add my twitter Romeo had it going on! The musicality was fabulous, the chemistry dead on, all of it, even the weird posture and the lift (whatever Carrie Ann, that ring has gone to your head or something) completely rocked my world!!

Louis and Kendra danced the Viennese Waltz. She got on my bad side, pretty much immediately, by talking crap about one of THE greatest songs EVER! Considering that she was totally out of her comfort zone (read it's not little girl club tunes), it really could've been worse, but just because Louis can use her as a mop out on the dance floor, does not a good dance make. She runs that mouth of hers way too much, too. What IS her problem? Never mind, I don't wanna know. Time for her to say goodbye..haha!

Anna and Sugar Ray were third to dance and also did a Viennese Waltz to music of my favorite composer. YAY! Well, then again, not so yay for them. First of all, Anna is gonna need to find some benzos, either for her or for me to sit and watch her constant stressing out and discipline. She said she didn't have time to be nice and then said she wasn't trying to be mean. Um yeah, ok. Seriously, though, was it just me or did the dance look like a vaudeville act?? Sugar Ray is still lighting up the room with his smile and he really looks like he's enjoying himself, but I just don't feel a ton of DANCE happening out there with them.

Next to dance was Dmitry and Petra, dancing the Paso Doble. It was hard for me to focus on them because the music was so heavy and dramatic, though she did a really good job, especially since she doesn't have the nasty wretch card to play lol! She's just gonna keep getting the gorgeous, humble, precious point from me, for the time being.

Karina and Ralph danced a waltz, something I wasn't looking forward to, in spite of the great music they were given, b/c the waltz just isn't my favorite thing to watch. They totally nailed the dance!! Beautiful, absolutely beautiful and any doubts I had as to Ralph's competitiveness were wiped away last night! I was totally sucked into their storytelling from the first dramatic movement to the final step. ::huge applause::

Kym and Hines were one of the last few couples to dance, with a Paso Doble and let me just say, COLOR ME A STEELERS FAN BABEEEEE!!!! WOOT!!! Hines Ward is just hot, hot, hot and their Paso was so frickin awesome! Can this night get any better? He is tryin to become my prediction to take home the mirror ball trophy, I tell ya. I wonder if he'll stop by to let me see it? HHHMMM.

Mark and Chelsie did a Viennese Waltz and, though they will remain one of my faves, probably throughout the season, it was sorta weird lol! I agreed with both Len and Bruno, who had opposite views. It *was* too modern of an interpretation for that classical dance, but then again, Chelsie is such a terrific dancer I forget she's not a pro. I find that remarkable. I still ♥ them and hope the final three ends up being these two, Ralph & Karina and Kym & Hines. That's my dream team, so far.

Cheryl and Chris were second to last to dance and had to do the Paso Doble. FINALLY, in the last 25 seconds or so, Chris woke up. It was, literally, as if someone flipped a switch. His movements were sharp and timing right on, it all just flowed. I think Len had it backwards, though. Not sure who or what week he was watching. I suggest more prune juice for that one.

Last to dance was Maks and Kirstie dancing the waltz. The poor girl was plagued this week with a shoe that fell off. In typical Kirstie fashion, though, she took it in stride and didn't miss a beat. It wasn't the greatest waltz ever, but her resilience just continues to impress. Besides, I think that every second is spent using great restraint not to attack Maks and, well come on, who can't understand that??

Check back in a couple of hours for an update on who was eliminated this week.

SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT!!!!Sugar Ray and Anna were voted off this week!!!

DWTS Season 12 Week 3

So, in order to save time, I'll just mention a few things.

Wendy Williams needs to go. Her dancing just does nothing for me. I get the sense that she's like hey, big, strong woman here I can do anything, but she's really too sensitive for this show, almost lol! Sugar Ray and Anna need to be following that wagon train out of town, too, b/c she's on my last nerve and he just doesn't seem to be improving? Maybe I was just cranky when I watched it. Move 'em up head 'em out.

Chelsea and Mark continue to make me smile and be my fave, but there are other contenders. In spite of myself, I really like Kirstie and Maks. Hey, Maks is seriously hot and dude can hold up a big girl, a big girl who can really dance. Ok, except when he can't hold her up b/c his thigh gives out lol! It's ok, babe, I forgive ya. Chris Jericho continues to surprise the crap out of me and in addition to (I think) EVERY other rumba that was danced last night, I cried during his. No, it is NOT PMS, thank you very much. Petra...gosh...still absolutely gorgeous and I still want to protect that precious, humble, gracious soul. Enough with the namaste bowing, though. ::rolls eyes:: I wasn't as impressed with Ralph as I usually am, but he's still ok. I wonder if he's competitive enough to really pull out all the stops to go all the way kwim? As much as I like him, I'm not thinking so. Romeo, eh, it was ok, definitely touching, a tear here and there, but I'm still not sure about him..in clothes. Kendra..I'm trying, but seriously, she's got to go with the others in the wagon train..post haste! Ohmigosh...quickly the lead contender for fave with Chelsea and Mark are Kym and Hines. I am loving his charm and dude loves his mom...ALWAYS good for extra points!! I wonder...can you buy a body, somewhere, as hot as Kym's? Daaang, girl is smokin hot! Just sayin.

Here is who got voted off on April 5th, 2011...READY?? Drum rollll please........WHEW....Wendy & Tony. Sorry, Tony, but it was time.

Now, this week, I think I'll need to actually watch the results show b/c One Republic is performing and I like them. Well, we'll see at 9pm, I guess. TTFN!