DWTS Recap
September 24, 2008 · Print This Article
New York (CMR) - I’ve never been into DWTS. Sure, I’ll watch it occasionally if I’m flipping through the channels or whatever, but unlike my co-worker Denette, it’s never been a must-see for me.
But while I was on the TV Critic Press Tour this summer, not only did I get to see how bad I am at dancing thanks to a quick cha cha intro cha from Mark Ballas, but I also happened to pick up a Wii DWTS game, which I’m now addicted to.
So knowing TV, especially reality TV the way I do, and having developed a soft spot for the show, I thought I’d take a peak:
Lance and Lacey 21/30
Lance likes to “Pee on Dogs”
When I watch Lance dance there’s something in his face that sort of irks me. His teeth are super white and his hair is uber blonde… and while he’s nicely lit it’s almost how I would imagine an animated chipmunk. The performance itself was good, but it was Lance’s comment about his favourite move being the “pee on the dog” that made me want him to stick around a little longer.
Misty and Maks 21/30
Misty shakes what her mommy gave her
As a fellow athlete at a way lower competition level, I feel how hard it is for some athletic girls to dance. Not only did Misty look amazing in the bright reds and oranges and yellows, but she moved her hips like she’s been doing this for years. I’m new at this but I think doing a solo for your second performance is pretty darned spiffy! This gal did her momma proud!
Maurice and Cheryl 21/30
Maurice has da moves, now he’s got da rules
Maurice’s fish-flop dance moves didn’t have me wanting to join in, but they did have me smiling and wanting more, which surprised me. The judges, on the other hand, didn’t want any more “Free Willy” moves. Sigh … I actually used to like that movie. Anyhow, I’m more in the Maurice camp. After all, he’s a “Winner, winner chicken dinner!”
Brooke and Derek 26/30
Baby got Brooke… er, Brooke got baby
I loved that Brooke and Derek used her baby to establish the needed body space between them during the quickstep. I’m also a fan of the low backs on some of these dresses, how the heck do they stay up, and where can I get one? BTW, I think I have a new favourite dance couple after that performance…
Cloris and Corky 16/30
Cloris will sock ‘em naysayers in the face
I love, love, love this lady. Not only did she “bribe” the judges, but she keeps me laughing, whether she’s dancing or not. Her getup reminded me of Tabitha the Witch from that ex-NBC soap Passions and her moves were a little slow, but I didn’t care… I want to keep seeing Cloris, over and over again. Totally, definitely, incredibly entertaining. And … I’m out of adverbs.
Toni and Alec 23/30
Toni “Breathes Again”
Admittedly I’m not a music buff. Listening to our music columnist Jessica at pitch meetings makes me realize just how true that statement is. But I always liked Toni Braxton while I was growing up, and I’m scared watching her – I don’t want to see her mess up her heart anymore than it already is. Girl looks amazing, and dances the part to boot. She said she was relieved … well I was relieved she made it through!
Warren and Kym 22/30
Someone’s pretty in purple, and it ain’t Kym!
I’m amazed, AMAZED, that such a large man can move the way Warren does. To say he has happy feet is an understatement. It looks as though this guy’s been dancing professionally for years. Well, at clubs and stuff at the very least. Plus, he looks spiffy with his purple jacket. Despite some harsh criticisms from the judges, I thought he was fantastic. I guess that’s why I’m not a judge.
Ted and Inna 19/30
Ted gets “Mambalicious”
I have to agree that Ted looks very mechanic in the way he dances. He’s trying so hard and I want him to do well, but I don’t foresee this guy lasting long in the competition. And is it wrong that, even though it was so long ago, when I look at Ted all I can think of is Jefferson from Married with Children?
Cody and Julianne 23/30
Cody… the most tall and masculine man there is
So… he’s here to prove age has nothing to do with it, and then his voice cracks… so cute. I do like his energy though, I would take him to the country club. If I lived in the country. And believed in clubs.
Rocco and Karina 21/30
Rocco’s hips come to life
Rocco really had nowhere to go but up after his performance last night. So why were the judges so surprised? Sometimes all a person needs is a good, swift kick in the rump. That doesn’t mean Rocco will make it far, but it would be nice if the judges gave him a little bit of credit. His partner was injured.
Susan and Tony 22/30
Mz. Lucci feels stupid
Finally somebody emulated what I felt trying to get one of these dance steps down. Mind you, Susan did it way better than I ever would have. She’s so light I was scared she was going to fly away from Tony at one point, but to my uneducated, naked eye, she did the steps fairly well.
Kim and Mark 18/30
Kim gets bootilicious
I felt like Kim was trying to be cutesy rather than hip. She had this so-so look on her face while she danced, and if she got into it a little bit more, maybe let down her guard, I think she could rock this. Now I know why she was in the bottom two.
Last, and apparently least, Jeffrey and Edita went home. Afterall, Jeffrey is more “ha, ha, ha than cha, cha cha.”
Dancing with the Stars continues Wed., Sept. 24, 9 p.m. ET, CTV/ABC
Source: TV Guide
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