Dancing with the Stars Recap: The Top 9 - Two will be gone


But will they be the right two?

Well, even though I predicted a shocking elimination last week, it doesn't mean I wasn't shocked when lovely Natalie was eliminated! Now, this week two will go, and the question is this: Will it be the two who are clearly weaker dancers than the other seven? Or will the DWtS audience once again root for the inexplicable underdog? Oh. Why do I even ask. You know what the DWtS crowd will do. Ditch the better dancers, keep the lesser ones!!

Last night the couples danced either a Jitterbug or a Waltz. They also danced a dance-marathon-style comeptitive Mambo...which I thought was actually great fun. They should do that again. Do you agree?

On to the individual dances:

1. Mya and Dmitry danced a sassy Jitterbug.
I don't agree that they had no chemistry or energy. I do agree that the silly business in the beginning what with the brooms and dusters? Lame. Should have dropped at least half of it. Less business, more dancing, please! Still and all, the bottom line is: She should be safe.

2. Melissa and Mark danced a lackluster Waltz.
While Melissa tried mightily to improve her slumping posture, this was still more stiff and graceless than the other waltzers we saw last night. And whatever they were trying to do at the end didn't work at all. And that was the one interesting move they actually attempted. So. I think the bottom line is: She might finally be at risk.

3. Mark and Lacey danced an energetic Jitterbug.
I personally could have used more dancing and fewer tricks, but hey, flaunt it if you got it, and Mark has got it. He really has come a long way with not just his dancing but also his personality. Bottom Line; He'll be safe with this one.

4. Aaron and Karina danced a tense Waltz.
I'm sorry, but I think poor Aaron is going to be under the red light again tonight, because while this had very lovely moments, and he continues to have great lines, he just looked so worried and tense, and it made me uncomfortable. I think he's big-time at risk.

5. Michael and Anna danced a surprising Waltz
Surprising because, for once, Michael won me over. He really had good rise and fall. He had a charming and relaxed demeanor. His arms were much improved, as was his fluidity. Was he a great dancer? No. But his effort and determination sure paid off. Bottom line: I think he may be safe!

6. Kelly and Louis danced a cartoonish Jitterbug.
I mean, she does look like something right out of the Peanuts, doesn't she? This didn't seem like a particularly challenging Jitterbug, but as 've said before: She sines in the spunky dance styles, so bottom line is that I think she'll be safe!

7. Louie and Chelsie danced a pathetic Jitterbug.
Pathetic because the dude dropped her. She fell on her cute, talented ass, and he looked like a lame-ass! This was all kinds of messy, and come on now, people: Is this "charm" not wearing off on you yet? I hope so, because bottom line is: He should be at risk!!!

8. Joanna and Derek danced an elegant Waltz.
She has nice lines, but I was surprised this was a bit boring. Usually Derek's choreography impresses. There were some nice spins towards the end, but I honestly didn't feel the chemistry. It left me cold. And who knows? The bottom line is that we may be in for another shocker!

9. Donny and Kym danced a good Jitterbug.
This was generally fine, but it felt a bit heavy. We forget Donny isn't a spring chicken, and I thought it showed a bit here. Bottom line: Oh, come on. He's safe no matter what!

Bottom line for the bottom two:

Well, if it were up to me, it would be:
Melissa and Mark
Louie and Chelsie

Going home tonight.

But I think it may be:
Aaron and Karina
Joanna and Derek

But what do you think?

Posted: Tue - October 27, 2009 at 03:08 PM       EmailFeedback

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