Kristi Won The Dance Off!

Kristi Yamaguchi as predicted by the judges won this season of Dancing With The Stars against fellow contestants Jayson Taylor and Christian dela Fuente. Though 75% percent of Dancing viewers are composed of women Kristi still won their hearts getting their votes. Last Monday night Kristi and partner Mark Ballas got a perfect score of 60 for their performances.

Christian dela Fuente was eliminated earlier in the Dancing finale leaving Jayson Taylor and Kristi Yamaguchi to vouch for the title. But the voters had decided to give another woman celebrity the title last night after the first season winner Kelly Monaco.

Taylor, the massive but graceful pro football star, called Yamaguchi “just perfect,” adding that he “grew up watching her compete for our country.” De la Fuente, who was eliminated early in the two-hour season finale, said “it was impossible to beat her.”

Watch Kristi and Mark’s sneak performances here.

Will Kristi Yamaguchi Wins The Celebrity Dance Off?

Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner Mark Ballas had receive a perfect score of 60 for their performance on Dancing With the Stars finale night yesterday. However, many are still in doubt if the duo will win cause the other 50% of the scores which are the voters choice are still pending. The other two teams compose of NFL superstar Jayson Taylor and partner Edyta Sliwinska; and Ugly Betty actor Christian dela Fuente and two time Dancing with the star champion professional partner Cheyl Burke are also strong contenders in terms of the voting.

Though the last two couples gotten a much lower score compared to Kristi they are leaning on the appeal of the two hunks for the mostly women viewer of Dancing. And for the last four seasons of the show it seems like men dominated the scene. If ever Kristi Yamaguchi will win she will break the chain be the woman celebrity to win after the first season champ Kelly Monaco. Judges agreed that Kristi is a great dancer and deserves to hold on to the throne of Dancing this season but the voters still had their say.

The champion will be announced Tuesday night after the results of the votes are finalized.

Marissa Jaret Winokur Leaves Dancing

She and her professional partner, Tony Dovolani, came into the semifinal results show in last place, with 52 points out of 60. The couple divided the judges Monday with their quickstep and rumba, earning 26 points for each performance.

DEspite being eliminated Marissa still radiate a very bright smile and disposition.

“I’ve never felt sexier in my life. Just going through this ride, I feel like I can pretty much do anything,” said the full-figured Winokur, adding that she “wanted to prove to people that you don’t have to be a size zero to dance.”

“I want everyone to go out and do something fun,” she said as the credits rolled on the ABC dance-off. “Do something that makes you feel sexy and shake what your mama gave you.”

Only 3 pairs remain for the finals next week including Jason Taylor, Kristi Yamaguchi and Cristian de la Fuente and their respective professional partners.

Christian Dela Fuente and Cheryl Burke Wows The Judges Of Dancing With The Stars

Christian dela Fuente and Cheryl Burke top the Dancing With The Star episode yesterday May 5, 2008. Although Christian suffered a ruptured tendon on his biceps last episode the couple managed to snag  the top scores from the judges for performing their version of tango and mambo.

Cheryl Burke made it a lot easier for her partner to perform well with only an arm due to her innovated choreography. They perform really well together and they deserve to have the highest score of night, 28 for the mambo and 29 for the tango respectively.

The Chilean actor did not loss his confidence because of his injury and even two time Dancing With The Stars champion Cheryl Burke did not lose confidence in him. The two pulled it off, using energy and precision (and a glittery support sleeve during the mambo) to overcome the injury. De la Fuente was clearly favoring his injured arm, which he used only as absolutely necessary and hung limp at other times.

The judges votes will be added to the voters vote to know who will be eliminated on the show tonight.

Shannon Elizabeth Dances Her Last Tango In Dancing With The Stars

Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough had been eliminated from the TV Series “Dancing With The Stars. Elizabeth reportedly had been teary eyed because she had already dance her last tango for the show. Though they haven’t earn the lowest score from the judges, the combines judges score and audience votes put them down.

The couple who got the lowest score, Christian dela Fuente and Cheryl Burke had stayed. Cristian de la Fuente came into Tuesday’s show in last place, losing points Monday after he hurt his arm and dropped partner Cheryl Burke to the floor during their samba performance. He left the set during the live broadcast and was taken to the hospital.

The list of eliminated stars are growing including Marlee Matlin, Priscilla Presley, Adam Carolla, Steve Guttenberg, Monica Seles and Penn Jillette. The remaining contestants are Taylor, Yamaguchi, de la Fuente, R&B singer Mario and Broadway star Marissa Jaret Winokur.

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Matlin Eliminated From Dancing With The Stars

The deaf and mute participant of Dancing With The Stars, Marlee Matlin has been voted out. She had came into Tuesday’s results show with 21 out of 30 points. The actress lost her timing at various points during her mambo Monday with professional partner Fabian Sanchez, and the judges noticed it. The judges comments are as follows:

Judge Carrie Ann Inaba said “You guys looked like you were forcing and struggling.” She noted that the mambo is more rhythm-dependent than other ballroom dances and she expected it to be most difficult for Matlin.

“You did a great job but it just looked uncomfortable throughout.” Commented by head judge Len Goodman.
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Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough Dancing A Different Step

Dancing with the stars or kissing with the stars?

Yesterday in Malibu, Dancing With The Stars contestant Shannon Elizabeth, 34, was seen kissing and not dancing with her 22 year old partner Derek Hough.

It was common knowledge that she had a boyfriend or maybe not anymore after he sees those pictures.

Personally I can’t blame her for being attracted to Derek Hough, after all he is kind of cute, but then again compared to her he is just a baby.

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Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough

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Adam Carolla Eliminated at “Dancing With The Stars”

Comedian Adam Carolla was eliminated on the reality show “Dancing With the Stars” yesterday on elimiation night. The 43-year-old comedian and his professional partner, two-time champ Julianne Hough said goodbye to the show last night Tuesday April 8, 2008. Carolla used a unicycle into the couple’s paso doble, but the performance earned only 19 out of 30 from the judges during Monday’s show. Judges scores are combined with viewer votes to determine which couple is eliminated each week.

Dancing with the Stars head judge, Len Goodman said, “You are such a lovable character that (we) just want you to do well, but unfortunately you’re not much of a dancer.”

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Apolo Ohno also a Dancing Superstar

Apolo Ohno also a Dancing Superstar, not just an Athlete… by Roxanne McDonald

Taking the title from Joey and Kym, Apolo says when you put your mind to something, and do 100%, anything is possible”—even winning “Dancing with the Stars” in the ballroom as an athlete from the ice.

The five-time Olympic medal winner told the press (New York Post) there is much more to him than just “being an athlete.” And that much more to take pride in as Ohno and partner Julianne Hough take the cup, or disco ball home as winners of the season four “Dancing with the Stars” competition.

The finals show was so much spectacular competition that even this typically right on predictor was stumped.

Laila and Maks
Did a controlled and dramatic Paso Doble that the judges called a whirlwind of passion with great stature and great turns.
Did a well-handled leaping freestyle (despite Laila’s reticence about jumping around at her size), which elicited such

comments as those Bruno made about her strength being in her sex appeal and sensuality and those Len made about the elegance and sophistication that gave her her dancing strengths.
Pulled in a total of 85 points from the judges, putting them in third place before audience votes were counted.

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Not Giving a Monkey’s Armpit about Anything Other than Winning

Not Giving a Monkey’s Armpit about Anything Other than Winning by Roxanne McDonald

The semi-finalists await their finalist fate as Kimmel does his silly thing, Iglesias does his sexy thang, a gorgeous Flamenco dancer does us all, and as the judges and others tell their impressions of the remaining eight….

I watched it twice (East and West coast times), but still didn’t catch which people Len was referring to when he said “they don’t give a monkey’s armpit; they just want to win.” He may have been discussing the athletes? The distinction was between the athletic and entertainment celebrities, anyway.

And Len was heard to announce at the top of the evening that the “best four couples have made it through.”

In the Ballroom Round…

Apolo and Juliane had danced the Quickstep. Len said as he had expected, it “was fantastic.” Bruno said they had taken America with them on a “magic carpet ride.” And Carrie Ann thanked them for setting the standards “way high” for the semi-finals. The duo scored a perfect 30.

Ian and Cheryl had done the Tango. Carrie Ann said that somewhere he lost it, that he “went out of focus;” but Len said that he looked at that dance really closely as he is not the best judge for Ian…but that it was, he thought, Ian’s “best dance ever.” The couple scored a 28.
Laila and Maks had done the Quickstep, causing Len to say something that Maks retorted to and making for a fussy moment, there, while Bruno saved that moment with his apparently fairy tale/fantasy metaphors by saying Laila was the “jewel of the Nile” and was suitably fantastic, majestic, the winner. They scored a perfect 30 also.

Joey and Kym had done a Foxtrot (for which they would be asked to do the results night encore). Bruno gave them high praise for doing “a Foxtrot with true Hollywood credentials,” for they were, he said, “like two movie stars…absolutely enchanting and so smooth it was [vital?].” The couple also scored a perfect 30.

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Why Tom Bergeron Loves Live Television

Why Tom Bergeron Loves Live Television by Roxanne McDonald

Well, Billy Ray and Karina getting cut is not one of the reasons, but this week was a collection of crappy snafus that made Tom Bergeron take up the slack—which he did with his usual finesse.

The computers went screwy, the critics were at each other’s throats, and Tom Bergeron was right there to save the day with quick adjustments, reports, and retorts. [I especially liked it when Tom told dancers to keep in mind it was past Len’s bedtime.]

I didn’t catch one of the labels, but the remaining five dance teams were introduced as the perfectionist, the Olympian, the showman, and the crazy bear.

Ian and Cheryl started the night with the Foxtrot. Ian had celebrated Cheryl’s birthday and she had said that was lovely and all but they had a lot of work to do. I think they did it. Their defined and at the same time fluid moves, plus the facial expressions, made me think if I wasn’t watching color TV I was seeing a dance clip from an old b&w movie.

However, the judges weren’t as keen: Len said he always thinks of Ian as Mr. Consistency, but that night he had dipped. Bruno agreed, saying he was something like a jumping goat; and Carrie Ann began to explain dance anatomy—saying how there were two parts to the body, the upper and lower half…though they brought so much exuberance to the dance.

Joey and Kym had gone to the Kentucky Derby, which I’m not sure had much relevance or wondered how that helped, but I suppose relaxation and catharsis of a different sort helped them somehow. They first did the waltz. I still like Joey’s poise; and Kym’s Laurence Welk Dancers dress was so pretty….

Bruno liked that razzle dazzle, too. He insisted that Joey should stick to what he does best, because that waltz was not good enough. Carrie Ann agreed: Joey needs to NOT pull back, she said, and added it was missing the “Joey special.” Len groaned repeatedly and then told Joey he did elegance, he did beauty, and he didn’t “overdance”: he showed a different side to his character, not just a wham-bam-thank-you-ma’am dance. It was, for Len, a proper and perfect performance.
Deciding that he had had his last say in the choreography, Billy Ray deferred to Karina for the Foxtrot. Karina twists his butt aggressively in rehearsal, and says if she can make his ass move, he can. They also do some light bondage thing, to keep his rubbery legs straight? I don’t know.

As they did their version of the Foxtrot, I still couldn’t help but feel the professional dancers have to overcompensate for their celebrity amateurs’ inadequacies, making some of their own performance way to exaggerated. Or maybe that’s just the result of skilled/unskilled together.

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John Ratzenberger Jokes his Way off the Dance Floor

John Ratzenberger Jokes his Way off the Dance Floor by Roxanne McDonald

Len is the straight man to this Kenny Mayne guy tonight, offering his serious “success comes in cans not can’ts” and “no one has ever won with facial hair” comments which are slapped down by this Kenny Mayne guy (who, we have to admit, is way funnier than Jimmy Kimmel). But equally funny man John takes his final, not so comic bows and then has the finally joke tonight, in week 12.

Laila and Maksim had done the Quickstep, for which they are asked to do the encore performance. Carrie Ann was impressed, Bruno told them they rose to the challenge, and Len, while picking about her posture, remarked that they were bringing the heat.

The first score was 29.

For their second dance, they had done the Samba, and

Bruno had extended Len’s heat metaphor, saying there was real fire. Carrie Ann said it was great. And Len said a nice thing, Tom Bergeron acknowledged, when he told Laila her dad would be so proud—and that this was her best dance, yet.

Their second score was a perfect 30!

John and Edyta did the Foxtrot. Bruno had commented how John had obviously been to dance rehab, and Carrie Ann and Len agreed, with Carrie Ann saying it was their best dance thus far.
Their first score was 23.

After they did the Rumba, Len was careful to say they had pulled it off, Bruno commented on how John’s footwork, again, was improved, and Carrie Ann, while missing the necessary passion of the Rumba said very carefully how John was the best of the older gentleman dancers on the show.

This second dance yielded 22 points.

Apollo and Julianne were less than on top of their routines, having done a Foxtrot that discouraged Len into saying he couldn’t give them what their dance deserved. At the same time, Bruno and Carrie Ann had disagreed with Len, Carrie Ann expressing surprise that they pulled off the sophistication she feared they couldn’t produce; and Bruno challenged Len by saying how great he thought they were.

This gave them a score of 26 for their first dance.

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Dancing Star would Like to Thank the Academy…and the Animal People

Dancing Star would Like to Thank the Academy…and the Animal People by Roxanne McDonald

Heather Mills gracefully steps off with a goodbye speech that thanks everyone and borders on the political.

Did you notice how Tom Bergeron cut her short as soon as she began to mention how much attention, support, and money her cause to save the animals was getting? He said she could save the rest of that speech for “another venue.”

And we all get what that implied.

Anyway.

Joey and Kym had done a Samba, with Joey, who was in what looked like a mechanic’s uniform, not all that fem anymore, Len. His hands outstretched, his grinding groin, all pretty masculine and mouth-watering.

Len conceded that Joey is this week a “swashbuckling” guy who was great, perfect, and really sold it. Bruno said he went for it like a randy, fighting cockerel (?). And Carrie Ann said that it was one of their best performances so far, adding, “You’re insane, and that reads so well….”

They scored a total of 27 points.

Heather and Jonathan had done a Paso Doble. Heather had taken Jonathan to meet Evita star Milena, and after advice they had danced on the Evita stage to rehearse. Bruno found they used the drama of the Paso Doble well, capturing the spirit of the dance; Carrie Ann said she was always amazed at how they throw in more tricks than anybody else; and Len loved the opening with its great passion/fire, though she needed to have a haughtier upper body.
They scored a total of 23 points

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Clyde Brings Them Back to Reality

Clyde Brings Them Back to Reality by Roxanne McDonald

With Heather and Jonathan losing their heads in the clouds, and Bass getting a big head for his buddy Fatone, as well as the judges taking the competitions so seriously they take their judging over our heads, Clyde Drexler brings everyone back to reality.

Thank you! So nice to see a celebrity take a loss with grace. So nice to see a sense of humor. And so nice to see and hear how this is, after all, a reality TV show with—remember?—celebrities who are not professionals at ballroom dancing but at other talented areas.

Ian and Cheryl had done the Samba, looking really good that Ian was. And the judges had agreed they were much better—Carrie Ann telling Ian he was still underestimating himself.

Clyde and Elena had done the Rumba—though it was just okay, with Clyde still looking like he was following teacher, and the judges attacking their dance as everything from the worst in the competition to the Rumba under the influence of an anesthetic.

Heather and Jonathan had then danced the Samba—Heather all sparkles and hip movements which detracted from and overcompensated for her prosthetic (a dance she would replicate on a Virgin Airlines flight…without the hard fall and minus the applause). Carrie Ann had been kinder in her judgment, even prophetic, saying how she appreciated how Heather danced “as if nobody was watching.” Yikes.
Joey and Kym had done a Rumba, after buddies Alphonso Ribiera and Lance Bass were brought in for rehearsal and clowning around—and after Lance could be heard to boast how good Joey is that he had to advise his bud to take it down so that the people wouldn’t get tired of someone “too good”. Kym decided the use of his friends helped Joey improve (why?), however, and the judges are more obsessed with how effeminate Joey is or is not during his performance.

Edyta and John did an endearing Samba. Well, I think John is endearing, trying as hard as he does and even improving on timing and liveliness. The judges are finding him the “best of the worst,” giving him, as Carrie Ann does, a standing ovation for improvement.

Laila and Max seemed to struggle with stiffness during their Rumba, though Laila is so damned beautiful and still an audience favorite, I think. The judges agreed that Laila was back in her improving element.

Apolo and Julianne did the Samba, and stunned the judges, Bruno saying it was “incredible”, Len agreeing that they had brought it all together, and Carrie Ann summing it up by calling it “perfection”.

And Billy Ray and Karina did a Rumba that disappointed him (being so busy and unable to rehearse enough), us, and the judges, who are so intense they made Billy Ray’s face turn sickly red.

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Hiding Handicaps and Improving are They while Leeza does not Dance for Joy

Hiding Handicaps and Improving are They while Leeza does not Dance for Joy by Roxanne McDonald

In fact, as Leeza is determined the celebrity to go home this week on “Dancing with the Stars,” she suggests a recount, dangling chads and whatnot, and then sings out a line from I think Dream Girls, “I’m not going….”

It was hard to see such a likeable and hard-working personality go…. But she didn’t meet the requisites of the judges—who have told us to look for strong, aggressive movements, bursting turns, and the flavor of the bullfight for the Paso Doble; and serene facial expressions, unbroken turns, and grace for the Waltz—and didn’t get the votes from the viewers.

Laila and Maksim had done the Paso Doble, which Bruno found lacked fire, and for which Carrie recommended more flexibility. They scored 21—7 points from each judge.

Apollo and Julianne had danced the Waltz, and despite how Apolo was not sure they had the maturity to pull it off, it was really lovely with the tandem twirls and all. Plus, this writer was riveted by Julianne’s dress–the most beautiful ever to

grace the floors of “Dancing with the Stars.” Not that that should count toward votes, of course…. They have pulled off the waltz, for Bruno reiterates how they are the crown jewels of the night or show, how he “believed” the romance, though Len says they had bad footwork and their hands were left when they should have been right and rright when they should have been left. Still, they get 26 points, putting them in second place on the leaderboard at the end of the night.
Leeza and Tony had done the Paso Doble, with Leeza’s face revealing she was still unsure of herself and/or the performing of such a demanding dance. Len pretty much sums it up for most viewers, saying it was “dull, dull, dull,” and remarking how it had no fire, no performance. They had gotten a low 16 points—putting them in third to last place on the leader board.

Ian and Cheryl had done a waltz, a pretty decent one despite how Ian was constantly fooled around in rehearsals. He said he “didn’t know what to do to rev up [his] game…other than stop [that] messing around;” and once he and Cheryl pulled down a 24, he told us that he learned “you can’t dance to this music, you have to dance with it.”

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Dancing with Toes in Air, Arms Dangling Down, and Pancake Hands

Dancing with Toes in Air, Arms Dangling Down, and Pancake Hands by Roxanne McDonald

It was either another Lawrence Welk week with a foot and hand theme, or the stars are thinking of adopting new Native names.

Shandi Finnessey and Brian Fortuna did the Jive, got good aadvice about building the arms and such, and earned a total of 21 points from the judges.

John Ratzenberger and Edyta Sliwinska did the Tango, were told by Bruno that thye were technically not perfect but did a great interpretation, and scored a total of 20 points.

Clyde Drexler and Elena Grinenko did the Jive, with adorable pro player having no business on the dance floor but looking adorable in his unsure movements and all,

and the duo pulled in 16 points.
Laila Ali and Maksim Chmerkovskiy Tangoed, and though Laila says they had little time for practice, were told they have the power of fascination, started well, and need only “watch the pancake hands.” Their total Score was 21.

Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough Jived, were informed they were not so much the “surprise of the season” (Carrie Ann), anymore, and yet still raked in a sloppy 23 points.

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See Ya Later Gyrators

See Ya Later Gyrators by Roxanne McDonald

Already eliminations have begun, and already the sadness and flashbacks of sadness set in.

Leeza expresses it for all of them when she says that they all want to be here in the end. And Mali Perl, over at Reality Shack (where some of my favorite TV writers huddle) expresses for all of us how sad it will be to lose someone hunky like Alec. Unfortunately, of course, it wouldn’t be a competition or much of a reality TV show if we didn’t have to say however sad a goodbye.

After performing the Mambo—which I can never help, when I hear the word, but think Beetlejuice and the music in my head—and the Quickstep, the pairs are rated, given scores by dance aficionados Len Carrie Ann and Bruno, but are also subject to the chance of elimination at the hands of quick-dialing (and opinionated) homefolk.

That’s the second running attitude, as noted by another celebrity (can’t remember which one), who says that it doesn’t matter how high your scores are, you could still be eliminated.

Apolo and Julianne had done what judges thought was a full, fresh, young and uplifting Quickstep, and had earned 26 points.

Shandi and Brian had danced a Mambo [hey, Mambo, Mabo Italiano, hey Mambo…. See what I’m sayin’?]. The judges found there wasn’t anything all that spectacular about it, what with their hips not moving as well as they could have—though Len liked it better. They were granted 20 points.

Clyde and Elena did a Quickstep, with Clyde so damned adorable in his efforts to be showy and elegant of presentation. The judges note how they have done much better than the previous week, and Clyde is coming to terms with the height thing. Still, they only racked up 18 points. Then again, they are a fan favorite….

Leeza and Tony danced the Mambo, getting mixed responses from the judges—with Carrie Ann saying that to laugh and have fun is what it’s all about (a nice way of saying, “Well at least you looked happy doing it…”); Len determining they were too cautious; and Bruno confirming or affirming how Leeza’s slutting it up would do the trick. They still received 21 points.

Ian and Cheryl deliver the Quickstep, making the audience and judges alike appreciate this duo as star-quality all the way: despite elbow problems, says Len, the three agree that these two are solid, really good all around. They are given 21 whole points.

Paulina and Alec Mamboed—and I still couldn’t help but think this couple simulates a very well-to-do woman and her gigolo. No disrespect, of course, for they had just as tough a time dancing and staying in the public’s favor as many other couples. And the judges are hard on them. Bruno uses his famous analogies, this time telling Paulina she had headed for Havana but only made it as far as Puerto Rico. Carrie Ann tries to be kind, but the patronizing comment about being impressive by going outside of her personal comfort zone could apply to all the celebrities who don’t really dance. Yet, they are not the lowest ranked for the night.

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Is it Appropriate to Say Break a Leg to New Dancing Stars?

Is it Appropriate to Say Break a Leg to New Dancing Stars? by Roxanne McDonald

Not sure why I am so enamored with “Dancing with the Stars,” but I have my heart set on seeing hopefuls through, anyway.

Maybe it’s the reminder of “Lawrence Welk Show,” the only thing grandparents would watch on Saturday nights—so when I would sleep over that’s what I would watch, amazed and intrigued, too.

Maybe it’s that I have not yet burned out on reality/talent/celebreality programming, yet.

Or maybe it’s that the concept of crossover talent is fascinating?

Whatever the reasons may be for my watching, I was clearly not alone in my penchant for popular ballroom as it is delivered by professionals teamed with athletes, singers, actors, comics, cowboys, clowns, and other

non-dancers…at the start of the season, anyway:

Ian Ziering/Cheryl Burke (21 points)

Love Cheryl—she clearly works so hard at her talent (and it pays off); and Ian, well, he isn’t the 90210 boy I would have called on to do “Dancing…” (though my choice would likely have declined), but he looks like he will be a decent competitor—especially given his need for perfection.

Paulina Porizkova/Alec Mazo (19 points)

Alec won the cup in season one of “Dancing…” with partner Kelly Monaco. Now he runs the self-effacing Paulina about the dance floor as if she were a doll. She is beautiful, and she doesn’t make too many mistakes, though she is awkward—a little stiff (understandable for day one of the competition, though).

Billy Ray Cyrus/Karina Smirnoff (13 points)

Billy Ray is undoubtedly a hottie in the CW world (and here on the show, okay), but he is stiff and awkward and does what would have been a very funny mullet-removal had he been, say, Jeff Foxworthy or someone. Hey, that’s an idea. Get all the comic/hosts on “Dancing….” Anyway, though I don’t care for Karina much, she clearly has more work cut out for her than she did last season with lover-boy (?) Mario Lopez.

Leeza Gibbons/Tony Dovolani (15 points)
Toni just…barely…borders on smarmy, but he is so damned good that even the terrified schoolgirl Leeza might eventually blossom into a sultry swanlike dancer. Tonight, their pairing brings many quasi-liquid movements, but Leeza’s fear, while endearing, makes for a staggered rather than seamless dance.

Joey Fatone/Kym Johnson (24 points)
Again, while he would not be my choice of all the NSYNC boyz, he is really down-to-earth, silly, and dynamic match for another fantastic professional, Kym Jonson. Their dance is a bit campy (likely intended), but well timed, in sync, if you will. I suspect Joey will go far…maybe even to the finals.

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Dancing with the Stars Finale Outcome Predicted by AOL Astrologer

Dancing with the Stars Finale Outcome Predicted by AOL Astrologer by Roxanne McDonald

Who will win Dancing with the Stars—the Taurus, the Libra, or the other Taurus?

TMZ.com found the answer to the above question by tapping the astrological prowess of one Jeff Jawer, expert for AOL Horoscopes.

Joey Lawrence, Mario Lopez, and Emmitt Smith are left to vie for the prize in what promises to be a tight competition on November 15th—and while we fans have our votes

ready and our money down, astrology points to other possibilities.

According to TMZ’s report, Jawer notes that Joey Lawrence could go the lengths of the ballroom dance floor due to his Taurean consistency, but could also impact the outcome with nerves, which is typical for those with a Mars in Cancer (the moody sign, to say the least).

Jawer discusses how Emmitt Smith is also a Taurus, continues TMZ, but has the “power and grace” that an alignment of Venus and Aries at birth have given him.

Then the odd astrological sign out—though by no means the odd man out—Mario the Libra also has the grace, along with the “style”, the gift of “surprise”, and the knack for “smoothly spectacular moves, says Jawer, according to TMZ, and adding that on Wednesday, November 15th, Venus and Jupiter will be joined leading the astrologer to guesstimate that Emmitt will…”eke out a close victory over Mario.”

I would love to see Emmitt take the cup, for he has consistently and quietly practiced his way into technique and entertaining movement, even though the other two, the pretty boys, the cutey patooteys (as Rosie O might say) are damned stiff competition.

I wonder, do fan prayers count?

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