Too much FOG & a FALL? What a crazy story-telling night!

I just saw on Facebook a bunch of people talking about some big basketball game on tonight?  I havent seen one game all year, not going to start now.  I'd only watch it if the players had on some swinging fringe or rhinestones... now THAT would be a fun ball game! As it is, I'm sticking to my hunky men of Dancing with the Stars... & we're LIIIIVEEEEE!!!!

8:00 - "Tonight we challenge the dancers to pick songs important to their lives... their dances will tell a personal story... love, loss, and triumph..." -Tom

8:03 - "It promises to be an emotional night..." -Tom

8:07 - "I want to bring how I got started in media, which was in radio" - Wendy "When I was working... I wouldnt even stop at my parents house when I was tired.  I slept in rest stops so I didnt have to explain my radio dream...that was the time who I learned who I was as a person"

8:08 - I want to give it up for Wendy Williams for sporting a huge mirror ball ring!  I'd wear that!!!

8:12 - "... We usually start with Len, but we want to congratulate the woman who got engaged on national television..." -Tom to Carrie Ann who is flaunting the ring.  "You should be in your happy place"

8:13 - "... this was a struggle.  It lacked fluidity" -Len ... (OUCH - straight 5's from the judges)

8:20 - "For my song, I picked "Chelsea" because it was written for me by my first love & it has a lot of special meaning... it was epic & romantic.... we started dating the next day" - Chelsea

8:21 - I always love when Mark shows the girls how to be sexy... "WORK... IT.... OUT" '
..."I'm intimidated by you - you're a better girl then I am" - Chelsea

8:23 - "Chelsea... chelsea...sexy...sexy....the little first taste of love... tasty...taste... & oh yeah, a good cha-cha" -Bruno

8:31 - "I just finished wrestling training & got a call that said you need to come home right now... my mom was in an accident.  She was so scared. I saw it in her eyes... I thought I'd give up & not wrestle anymore.  She said no, you're not going to give up your life for this... she slowly deteriated & passed away in 2005... the one thing she was into was dancing" -Chris "This is very much a heart felt piece"

8:33 - "Let it be" ...  Hope you like it mom... I love you" - Chris

8:35 - "Chris Irving... that was a beautiful tribue to your mom" - a crying Carrie Ann

8:42 - "I chose a song called 'You & me' - the story is about the beginning of mine & Hank's relationship.... people were hating all over." -Kendra  "People were saying 'why is he marrying her'?"

8:43 - "its so weird dancing the "dance of love" with Louie... he's the complete opposite of Hank" -Kendra

"I'm honored she chose me as her husband" - Hank holding their son... who is A-dor-ABLE!!!!

8:45 - FOG ALERT!!!!! the fog was so thick you couldnt even see Kendra on stage...& then she's wobbling down the stairs like she's lost on where she's at... that was almost funny!

8:46 - "There is NOTHING wrong with a good stripper... it was arousing... & if it had that effect on me, can you imagine how it effected the men in the audience?" -Bruno

8:54 - "I want to tell a story that is emotional.  I'm picking the song 'I'l Be There' because at the age of 9, I lost my cousin to a car accident.  I saw it with my own eyes....my other cousin died after getting jumped" -Romeo

8:55 - "Something is really bothering Romeo & its not the shoes" -Chelsey

8:56 - "I'm doing this for my cousins... they're probably looking down laughing at me wearing these leprauchan shoes" -Romeo

9:00 - "Last week was a huge step forward... this week was a huge step back" -Len

9:01 - "Later, Len will go to the wizard for a heart...." - Tom

9:03 - "I picked the song "Fantasty" by Earth, Wind & Fire because my mom listened to this song a lot.  Unfortunately, my mom & dad divorced.  My mom saved every penny so she could gain custody of her only child.  She was more proud of me going to college then me being in the NFL" -Hines

9:04 - "I'm never going to quit... she's didnt raise a quitter... I'm going to celebrate my mom with this song"-Hines

9:11 - "Baby's got BOUNCE!!!  It looks like you've been dancing the Samba your whole life" - Carrie Ann
"... shaking butts... bouncing butts... its like 2 for one Happy Hour" - Bruno

9:17 - "I would love to dance to the song "You Raise me Up" ... this song gave me courage to start "Happy Hearts Fund" that starts schools after natural disasters" - Petra

9:20 - "You were like a vision from Heaven & you looked like an angel" - Bruno "Your beauty is great, but your heart is even more beautiful"

9:27 - My story is about beating the odds. They doubted me..." -Sugar Ray

9:28 - "When I hear the song "My Prerogative" its going to take me back to the days when I was fighting" -Sugar Ray

9:30 - I dont care how Sugar Ray is doing... I'm all about all songs from the 90's of Bobby Brown... "Dont be Cruel" is one of my favorite teen albums!!

9:31 - "These dances are like your opponents... you come back stronger & ready for a fight" -Len

9:38 - "I want to dance to 'Over the Rainbow'" - Kristie "I moved to LA - I was up for Star Trek 2. My sister called & said my parents had been hit by a drunk driver & my mother was dead & dad was dying.  In a span of 48 hours, I lost my mother, almost lost my father & got the role.  This song tells of the hope in despair"

9:39 - "Let me introduced you to the actress who is embarassed to act" -Maks
"I dont like acting sexy in front of people... unless I have a beer" - Kristie

9:41.... MAKS FALLS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
 And he looks like he's in pain....

9:43 - "The judges have to base their comments on what they see" - Tom

9:44 - "I think tragedy leads to amazingly beautiful moments... despite the mess up, something magical happened after that" - Carrie Ann "You were connected to your vulnerability & your strength to over come it"
"You cant keep good talent down... when you got up, it was better then ever!!!"- Bruno

9:45 - "Its not about how you fall... its about how you get up" -Tom .... um, that may be my new life motto! :)

9:49 - "I always loved that song ("Stay Gold" from "The Outsiders"). It means to strive, to hold those moments in your life that are most special.  We used that as our wedding song.  This week is my wedding anniversary.  Phylis & I feel like we're soul mates.  Life has meant for us to be together" - Ralph

9:51 - "This is my sexy face... its worked for my wife for 24 years" - Ralph

9:52 - ... a finish with a kneel in front of his wife... Swoon....

9:53 - "I thought it was a very sweet Rhumba" - Carrie Ann ... FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT... Bruno & Len are freaking out on her... they didnt, apparently, agree...

10:00 - Tied at the top is Hines & Petra... Wendy is at the bottom

What did you think?  Too hard on Ralph again?  Feeling bad for Kristie?  Impressed how well she handled it?  Confused if Chelsea is still with the guy who wrote the song for her?  Because I see her & Mark together... I'm telling you - LOVE CONNECTION!   What did you think of all the stories of people dying done to the RHUMBA?  The dance of love?  A little odd... I definitely think Hines is the champion of the night... who was your pick of the day?  ...  dont tell me you were watching basketball instead...

Dance on....

Time for zeee Jive, a trumppalyne & a shout out to Charrlie Sheen ...

Week 2... I'm so excited to see how it goes.  Can Ralph make a definite stand as a real dancer?  Will Kristie be able to pull off Ballroom, which means classy?  Same for Kendra.  Will Petra be able to shake her hips in Latin?  Will we see love bloom between the Disney Princess & Mark?  All things I'm antsy to find out... so lets get this party started... we're LIIIVVEEEEEEE

8:00 - "They're back for one more time before the first elimination.  Those at the top will dance to keep domination... while those at the bottom will dance for redemption..." -Tom

8:01 - "For the last time before one of them has to say goodbye, let's bring out all our stars..." -Tom

8:04 - "Its going to take time... but I'm not easily discouraged" -Sugar Ray

8:05 - "This week is zee Jive" - Anna ....
"My biggest struggle is the jive is so fast" - Sugar Ray ".... this week is my rematch"

8:05 - ... starting out the dance in black & white.  It always makes me think my tv has blown a tube.  Stop that Dancing with the Stars! 

8:08 - "someone has to go home... based on that performance, I think you're in jeopardy" -Len

8:15 - "This week, we have quick step so we're going to work hard on getting rid of that tomboy inside of you" - Louis to Kendra

8:16 - "The quick step is all about being a lady... I'm not a lady" - Kendra ... "I need to shave"...

8:17 -"I dont feel beautiful... I feel like a boy... everyone thinks I'm that sexy, confident Playboy..." -a crying Kendra - "this is so much more about dancing to me.  This is about being someone I didnt think I could be"

8:19 - Tom whispering in her ear, "You didnt look like a boy at all.. in the least" - (She does look very beautiful with her hair pinned up)...Holly Madison in the house!

8:20 - "Its very tough being a lady, isnt it" - Bruno
"Elegance is a state of mind" - Carrie Ann

8:21 - "you are a self professed tomboy, but you were crying in rehearsals... why so emotional" - Brooke - aka Mrs. Pour Salt In Wound

8:26 - "I dont want Chelsea being eliminated first... so I'm pushing the boundaries.  Its still in the jive realm - just giving it more of an edge" -Mark

8:27 "I'm afraid you're going to kick me in the face" -Chelsea... "If I do, I'll get you an ice pack" -Mark  "Gee, that's reassuring" -Chelsea

8:28 - "I have a crush on your brain" - Mark, as he's rubbing Chelsea's head (mmm - sparks flying?)
"I dont usually get a lot of compliments on my brain" - Chelsea

8:29 - Jive via Crazy Circus!!!!

8:30 - "I love choreography like that... but I think there is a time & a place for it... & I dont think the time was now" -CarrieAnn
"This girl has fantastic potential... but not with dances like that" - Len

8:34 - WATER FOR ELEPHANTS PREVIEW... I'm DYING to see this movie... RPatz & Reese Witherspoon?  In a time period movie?  I'm soooo there!

8:38 - "... I have to tame the dancing beast for the Quick Step" - Cheryl

8:39 - "My wrestling trainers are nothing compared to Cheryl... I'm terrified of Cheryl Burke. I dont want her yelling at me" - Chris

8:42 - "... it was bright, breezy, good frame.. you did a good job" - Len
"All I can say is, I'm loving some Chris Jericho" - Carrie Ann
(It really was impressive... he was so "peppy" & light on his feet for a big muscle man)

8:47 - Thank you ABC for reminding me to set my DVR for the new "Body of Proof" - that looks like a interesting show.

8:49 - "The jive is hard for tall people... what am I supposed to do?  Get shorter?" -Petra. (OK - rub it in Miss 7 foot super model)

8:50 - "The trumppalyne helped me get over the fear of tricks" (she was on a trampoline... her little accent made it a new fun word though)

8:51 "This girl can go from uptown girl to floozie in the flick of a hat" - Bruno "you need to work on your core strength though" (That is what they tell EVERY super model... but I am impressed with her. Thought it would be way worse)
"Its a fatal combination.  Long legs, short skirt, bad technique...but I must say, she did it beautifully" - Len

8:59 - "Our 2nd dance is the Quick Step"- Maks ... "I'm assuming that means it has to be fast?" - Kirstie

9:00 - "Has it been just as difficult for your skinny partners to do the Quick Step" -Kirstie talking about her average has been loosing 5 lbs per week since dancing.  "So I have to make it finals to reach my goal (of 40 lbs)"

9:01 - "You know what Quick step means?  at least 20 lbs" -Maks
"Yeah!!! WINNING" -Kirstie (OK - she wins all my votes just for throwing a Charlie Sheen quote in there!

9:02 - a big ole lip smacker at the end of the dance with Maks & Kirstie... I think they are a fantastic pair

9:03 - "You are so in your element... I LOVE to watch you dance.  You are aware of your body....the connection between you & Maks will be unstoppable" -CarrieAnn
"You dont need to worry your weight when you have talent... & you have talent" -Bruno

9:05 - "I'm going to be honest with you - its jive or die time" -Mike "This week - the main motivating factor?  Explode Len & Bruno's face with my fire-y dance move"
"I think snot just came out of my nose" - Lacy from laughing

9:11 - DR DREW in the audience!!!

9:12 - "I've got good news... it was better then last week.  But dont get excited." - Len
"You look like a fly stuck on fly paper" - Bruno

9:14 ... oh snap... Chris Brown rehearsal footage... at least there was no throwing of objects... just dancing.  Keep Brooke Burke away from him.  If anyone is going to irk him with questions, it'll be her.

9:19 - "This is a typical ballroom dance (the quick step) - so I want to see Romeo be romantic in his move" -Chelsea .... "Like those abs" -Romeo ... yeah.... not so romantic

9:20 - "Chelsea wants me to be charming... I have no idea what that means.  I was born in the 1990's - not the 1900's" - Romeo (really?.... REALLY?)  Hey Generation Y - Romeo is throwing you all under the bus

9:23 - "You are the one to watch"- Bruno
"That was the best dance of the night" - Len

9:30 - "Its very difficult being criticized - but I'm going to take the judges advice..." - Wendy

9:31 - "I feel like I have to go like this" (Crossing arms while jumping)
"WHY?" - Tony.... "Because of MY BOOBS" - Wendy "NO one needs to see ALL that"

9:34 - "It's a step in the right direction..." - Bruno

9:40 - "We did that double turn & the crowd ROARED... its one of those moments I'll never forget" - Ralph

9:41 - "I'm the dad of 2 teenagers... let's face it... I have to make sure I dont embarass my kids" - Ralph "I know I can count on my family to tell me if I suck"

????Did he really name his son DANIEL?  I wonder if its because of Karate Kid?????

9:44 - HOLY COW.... DUDE CAN DANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  That was simply amazing!!!!!!

9:45 - "You have a HUGE likability factor...." -Bruno
"If you want to go further, you have to be sharper" -Carrie Ann
(Are these judges INSANE?  They are judging him like a pro & not the same as all the other stars... picking on his kicks?  Really judges?  Moments like this is when I'm screaming at the judges)

9:52 - "When I saw Kym do the Quick Step, I thought, why did I sign up for this" - Hines

(Yes Kelley - I also think this dress makes her look like a horse...)

9:53 - "I'm cooler then a polar bears toe nails" - Hines teaching Kym some "lingo"

9:55 - "I think Emmett has to retire his title of "Twinkle Toes"" - Carrie Ann
"I was very impressed" - Len
(Did Carrie Ann just burp?  What happened?  Bruno & Carrie Ann are laughing & Tom just said "Pull my finger" - LIVE TV people)

10:00 -"At the top forthe 2nd week in the row is Ralph ... & Mike is at the bottom" - Brooke

What did you think DWTS fans?  I think we have a competition!  I have 4 that I really like - Ralph, Hines, Kirstie & Chelsea... I even think Chris Jerricho could slide in there.  There are some good moves happening this year!    You picking a favorite yet? 

Did you think Mark & Chelsea were judged unfairly?  How about Ralph?  Who wants to see Dr. Drew dancing on next season?  And did you catch what happened with Carrie Ann?  Did she burp or what?  Tomorrow is elimination night... anxious to see how the votes will fall...Until next week Dance Fans!

wait... am I a DWTS "ho" too?

I cant believe we're going into the 12th season...I have bought a new laptop computer holder, complete with a pull-out area for my mouse so that I can get comfy on the couch with this season.  So I'm kicked back, ready to take on this season, ready to see the players out of the gate... who has rhythm... who doesnt?  and most importantly - who's going to be the first this season to wear those fringe-flying-pants?  Let's find out... because we're LLIIIVVVEEEEE!!!!

8:01 - "For the first time, lets bring out all our new stars...." -Tom

8:03 - who dressed Brooke?  She has one huge flower on her hip that is bigger then her whole body...

8:04 - "I'm Chelsea Kane... people know me from the Disney Channel"

8:05 - "As soon as I saw Mark, we had a connection" ... I would too... I love Mark!!!!  I see a potential love connection between these two... how cute would that be?  Mark with a Disney girl? Ahhh - I see blue birds flying around & deer walking through the studio ala Sleeping Beauty...

8:06 - Fox Trotting...Yep... Disney girl looks like a Disney Princess... we may have a winner here folks...

8:08 - "you're a young fresh couple & that was a young fresh routine..." - Len

8:15 - "How yoouuu dooinnnggg?..." - Wendy Williams  "All of my life, I've been told - too much, too loud, too fast - so I think Dancing with the Stars is perfect for me"

8:16 - did she just really ask Tony Dovoloni what his name is?  Has she never seen the show?  Who doesnt know Tony?

8:17 - FIRST TEARS OF THE SEASON.... "Crying to me isnt weakness... its a relief of stress... its who I am"

8:18 - Cha Cha to "I'm every woman" ... oh wow... that really wasnt good

8:20 - "I saw fear in your eyes... you need to release the beast" - Carrie Ann

8:27 - "I dont do touch down dances because I cant really dance" - Hines Ward ... umm... does he know what this show is about?

8:28 - "I've got the hips, I've got the swivel, I've got the swag" - learning the Cha cha with long-legged Kym.  Love her (sorry Auburnchick - I know how you feel about her)... I want her body though...

8:30... I ...see.... potential... (said in my best "Sixth Sense Voice")

8:31 - "Who knew under the helmet was all THAT... that was the most sparkly cha-cha ... your smile just lights up the whole stage" -Carrie Ann
"You carry on the tradition of football dancers who can dance" -Len

8:32 - FIRST BRUNO HIP SHAKING DANCE ... "stop it- you're scaring Len" -Tom

8:36 - "You just experienced your first Super Bowl Loss...." -Brooke ... nice job - let's pour some salt in a wound, or twist a knife in a heart for someone else.

8:37 - "I'm Petra Nemcov... I am a super model" ...

8:38 - "The first thing that went through my mind when I saw Petra was, "WOW, She's hot"" -Dmitry ... really?  She's a super model...  You expected her to look something OTHER then HOT?  GO button up your shirt dude...

8:39 "... I've had my pelvis broken in 4 places... I was in a tsunami..."

8:40 - getting the news of the tsunami in Japan.... "Its so hard to dance knowing people are suffering... I want to dedicate this dance to everyone suffering in Japan & to everyone who has been impacted by this tragedy"

8:42 - on their Foxtrot... "The whole dance had a grace & elegance... I would like you to work on your posture." -Len

8:48 "... son of one of the most infamous ballroom dancers since Kenny Main... Master P" -Tom ... oh my - Master P made Kate Gosslin look like she could host her own ballroom dancing classes...

8:49 - "Hey - wad'up?" -Romeo ... "I'm here for redemption" - talking about his dad getting a 2 when he was in the competition (wowwwwww)

8:50 -  "He's embarassed right now because he doesnt want to show his feminine side..he cant get past the part of not looking cool." -Chelsea

8:52 - "You did more dancing in 90 seconds then your dad did in 4 weeks" -Tom

8:53 - "you have sex appeal for days..." -Carrie Ann "You had missteps- but I see tons of potential here"

8:54 - Welcome back lady singer with the rhinestones in her hair & on her forehead...

9:00 - Jennifer Grey in the audience... Baby aint in the corner

9:01 - "I'm Sugar Ray Leonard... I'm a boxing legend" .... "Sugar Ray, I will "breeeakkkk" you into a dancer" - Anna said in the best Rocky's Draco Russian voice... it was kinda scary actually

9:04 - "You're obviously going to be a fan favorite.. you lit up the dance floor!  You had moments where you reminded me of Ben Vereen... But POSTURE, POSTURE, POSTURE" -Carrie Ann ...

9:05 - "Can I call you Sugar ... its like "Some like it Hot"" - Bruno

9:07 - "I'm a reality star" - Kendra "I describe myself as a tomboy... but a sexy tomboy.  I'm ready to take all my years of club dancing & turn it into elegant, ballroom dancing"

9:08 - "I'm glad I got partnered up with Louis... we both want to go balls to the walls" ... there's a comment you havent heard on the show before.

9:09 - "...maybe you should be a stripper" - Louis... "I was" -Kendra

9:10 - "This first cha cha is going to be HOT... not club hot... but CLASSY HOT" -Kendra ... maybe "classy hot" just involves keeping clothes on?

9:14 - there's Hef!  And Kendra's grandma!  I know this from "The Girls Next Door" :)

9:15 - "I love your spunk - that's hard choreography & you didnt miss a step.... but you have to work on your stops a little" - Carrie Ann

9:21 - "Wax on... wax off... remember that?" - Ralph Macchio

9:22 - "Ralph thought he had it bad with Mr. Miaggi... he hasnt seen nothing yet" - Karina ...

9:23 - ... wait - he's 49 years old?  where did he found the fountain of youth at?

9:24 - dancing a fox trot to "Aint that a kick in the head"... how clever are these Dancing with the Star people?

9:25 - "I've got the feeling that you're a GREAT STONKING HIT" - Bruno (it really was pretty awesome)
"That was an amazing surprise" - Carrie Ann
"Best fox trot tonight" - Len

9:32 - "I'm Chris Jericho - I've held 29 championships in the WWE.. & now I'm ready to DOMINATE Dancing with the Stars" ... I have no clue who he is... I know nothing about wrestling...

9:33 - you cant even hear the promo package because women are screaming in the audience... wow...

9:35 - "It was like a Chippendale Cha cha" - Carrie Ann

Question:  when did Kristie Alley get the title of "TV's most outrageous actress"?  What has she done that so crazy?  Seriously... I dont get this title they are giving her...Now say "outrageous" about Charlie Sheen or Lindsay Lohan, & I'm not even questioning it...

9:42 - "I'm Mike Catherwood & for those who know my voice, they know me as Psycho Mike"

9:43 - "Dancing is like walking... except not at all" - Mike "Before I came in here, I was wondering if there was a talented dancer inside of me... the answer is no"

9:44 - bad dancing aside - all I can see is Lacy's hair.  Couldnt they have done something with those roots?  That's not a good look for her...

9:45 - "Dancing is movement to music... you did move... there was music ... but there was little dance quality to it." - Len......"You looked like you were constipated" - Bruno

9:52 - Getting only score of 13... "13 isnt high, but its higher then my father Master P" - Mark
 (OK - I want this guy to stay just because he's funny... I love funny)

9:53 - "I'm Kristie Alley & I'm best known for doing comedy.. like Look who's Talking, or Cheers" - (read undertone of "worked in the 1980's")

9:54 - "You watch the show, right?" -Maks... "Of course I watch the show!  I'm like a Dancing with the Stars ho!" -Kristie

9:54 - I'm in total agreement with Maks - Kristie does NOT look like she's 60 yrs old! 

9:55 - Dancing to "F You" ...funny...

9:56 - "Look who's dancing!  I think we're just scratching the surface of what you can do. You're foot placement was the best of the night" - Bruno
"Are you "over 40"? You are WORKING it!" - Carrie Ann

9:59:  "At the top are Ralph & Karina... Mike & Lacy are at the bottom"

We're off to a new season... lots of good dancers this year!  I am excited about Kristie.  I do love a gal who is funny & says what she thinks.  I'm also excited to see Ralph do so well - but wonder what the Latin round is going to do for him.  And the unknowns?  Some good dancing going on!!! 

What did you think?  Did you feel funny seeing Hef in the audience ALONG with Kendra's husband?  Did you love Carrie Ann's darker hair?  Who was your favorite?  Who are you rooting for? 

Want to make an early call on who's going to win?  .... I cant even make that call... that's how good this year is going to be... Bring it on!!!

ITS THE FINALS!!!!!

We made it everyone... its the FINALS... & FREESTYLE... come on, we all know Jennifer's has to do with Dirty Dancing... you know Kyle is going to be full of energy... & no telling what Bristol is going to do... but its going to be a great night... let's get this party started... we're LLLIIIVVVEEEEEE

8:00 - A quick look down memory lane of the final 3....

8:01 - "Live from Hollywood... this is the finals of Dancing with the Stars" - unknown secret voice man

8:03 - Tonight & tomorrow, our stars will perform 4 demanding dances to determine our new champion" -Tom

8:03 - ".... the judges visited each of the stars to give tips on their routines" -Brooke on tonight's "Redemption Dances"

8:04 - "The first time we did the fox trot, it was a 70's theme" - Lacy... with clips of Len freaking out how much he hated it with his 5 paddle... & reminding me how much I LOVED it!!!!

8:05 - "Since he's the only man left in the competition, he's all business this week" - Lacy on Kyle.... ENTER LEN!!!!!!!

8:05 - "Let me just hold you in the ballroom hold" - Len to Kyle ... "We have a bromance happening now"-Lacy

8:08 - "I tend to like the Kyle that performs outward, & at the beginning you were a little focused on the footwork, obviously listening to the voice of Len in your ear... I'm looking forward to your freestyle" -Carrie Ann

8:09 - "Our voting system has been quite a news story this week.  We tell you every week you have to vote.  If you dont, dont complain... and please dont shoot the television...." -Tom

8:15 - we get a glimpse of Vince Neil on the ice for the next show "Skating with the stars" - I'm disturbed to see a rocker like he was in the Motley Crue days, in a blue robe, ice skating... something is wrong with that picture...

8:16 - ".... I'm more intimidated by the media attention then I am of Jennifer& Kyle..." -Bristol ... "It sucks that people still dont think I deserve to be here... people freaked out when Brandy got eliminated"

8:17 - ENTER BRUNO!!!!!  "I'm here to get the wild child out of you" -Bruno, whipping his fake hair

8:18 "...(Bruno) has such a big personality & mine is exactly the opposite" - Bristol on Bruno acting like... well, Bruno ...teaching her

"I want her to just get her out of her shell... she either got the message... or I scared her to death" -Bruno

8:19 - (I'm convinced the girls legs dont bend above knee height)

8:20 - "You came out brighter & more vibrant .... " - Carrie Ann .... "Vast improvement" - Len

8:26 - "The (first) paso was a low point for me... I was disappointed on how it turned out" - Jennifer

8:27 - ENTER CARRIE ANN... "you are so tiny & petite, you need to fill up more space..." (those are words that have NEVER been said to me in my life!)

8:29 ... For a 50 yr old woman - girl has some good stretchy legs!  .... yipee - her daddy is there cheering her on for the Finals!!!

8:29 - "THIS IS THE MEANING OF REDEMPTION!!!!" - Carrie Ann

8:30 - "I rarely do this.... but it was fantastic" - Len, giving a standing ovation... & I think Carrie Ann was going to have her eyes bug out of her head when he stood up!!!

8:32 - "Up next... my favorite... the Free Style Round" - Tom.... what we wait all year for!

8:38 - "The freestyle, there are no rules - so I picked "Tootsie Roll" since its one of my favorite songs" - Kyle

"Do you know how to coffee grind?" - Lacy (I never knew that's what that was called....I learned something)

8:39 - ".... wait... wait... are we really doing this?" - Kyle on his first lift with Lacy

8:41 - I was "tootsie-rolling" right along with Kyle... Boy has the young energy!!!

8:42 - "Tootsie Roll... one of my favorites" - Len ... "This was great fun, great entertainment & I thoroughly enjoyed it"

8:49 - "So for the freestyle, I've chosen a tango-style from Chicago... ever see it" -Mark
"ummm... no" - Bristol
"Ever heard of it?" - Mark
"ummm... not really" - Bristol "I've never been to a broadway show, so I'm not sure how I'll get into character with this".... wh wh what????? Never a broadway show?  That makes this Broadway lover's heart sad...

8:50 - "Why do you look so defeated?" - Mark.... "Because I feel defeated" - Bristol ... thats never a good way to start a dance... especially your final dance

8:52 - Sarah Palin mouthing "Put him in that cage" ... after Bristol threw Mark in a jail cell at the end of their dance...

8:53 - "I have to give you credit for aiming so high" - Bruno
"I'm proud of you for dancing in a cage... get your sexy on" - Carrie Ann

8:55 - "Bruno just asked if we were using the cage after tonights show" - Tom

9:01 - "I know the free style is supposed to be full of lifts & tricks... but I am really nervous about it because I dont want to reinjure myself" - Jennifer

9:02 - "Jennifer is on a need to know basis" - Derk ... as he jumps over Jennifer's head & she lets out a string of full 10 seconds worth of cursing... (I would too if I wasnt aware someone was going to jolt themselves over my head, off of my shoulders!)

9:02 - I KNEW IT!!!!!!! ... Dirty Dancing theme!!!! "I carried a watermelon".... awesome!

9:03 - I thought for sure it would be to "I had the time of my life" ... even if it was the Black Eyed Peas version... but awesome to see all the classic Dirty Dancing moves in there!

9:04 - "... I thought it was amazing... " - Carrie Ann

9:05 - "I feel like I've been through airport security" - Tom as Jennifer pats his butt

9:10 - Jennifer explaining why they didnt use "Time of my life" - it was her & Patrick's song... OK - I can cry now & give her props for not using that song...

Folks - we made it to the end of another season... did you think Jennifer pulled 2 perfect dances?  What did you think of Bristol?  Think she can win?  Did you just love Kyle more then ever?  And can you remember who was even on this season?  David Hasselhoff was this year?  That feels like forever ago!  Tomorrow, we'll know the winner... I have loved the surprises of the season... & even more so that Brandy wont win... (I had to end with one more slam!) .... so folks, tomorrow night, I will hoist my own mirror balled trophy - made of aluminum foil - & I may even have to find some fringe... let's give one more shimmy for this season!!!  Until next season folks!!!! Dance on!!!

Semi Finals... that is forcing me to like Brandy... DANGIT!!!!

We are down to 2 rounds... next week is the finals... can you believe it?  I have been looking forward to tonight because with the crazy voting, I really think its anyones game... so let's see what tonight holds, because we are LIIIVVEEEEE.....

8:00 - "One week from today, three will battle for the mirror ball trophy.... Welcome to the Semi Finals of Dancing with the Stars" - Tom

8:03 - "... if I have any problems with other people in my life, I'm calling you! ..." -Brandy to Maks after talking about he stood up for their dance last week....

8:04 - "Honestly, I cant believe I'm running neck & neck with Jennifer... this is Baby from Dirty Dancing... legendary" -Brandy .... Me either girl, me either

8:07 - "I've never seen you more connected to a character then this... great job" -Carrie Ann

8:13 - "Our last Latin dance will be to "Mercy"" -Derek with screams everywhere... apparently when they first met, she was playing that song just dancing... & wow, she looks like that awkward character, Baby, from Dirty Dancing... 80's move galore!

8:14 - "I'm so revved up about the next 2 weeks... just BRING... IT... ON!!!" - Jennifer

8:15 - DIRTY DANCING MOVES INSERTED!!!! I'm telling you - I'm all about catching these little throw in's Derek is adding!  Lovin' every one he does too!!!

8:16 - Jamie Lee Curtis again in the audience - or as I like to call her "The Captain of the Jennifer Grey Fan Club"

8:17 - "I've been waiting all season to see Jennifer Grey do a solo in the Cha Cha .. & I was not disappointed" - Carrie Ann ... "You did the shimmy bobbie thing on Bruno & not Len though"

8:18 - "Another PERFECT Score" -Brooke

8:23 - "I hear people saying the only reason you are getting this far is because of who your mom is... what I think is that people think at home, 'thats exactly how I would be;" - Mark ... no Mark, its because of who her mom is...

8:23 - "no offense to anyone, but I'm not fake..." -Bristol... Oh please let her mean Brandy when she says that...

8:24 - "I'm not feeling very confident right now" -Bristol

8:26 - a standing ovation for Brisol... With Sarah in the audience mouthing "Good job baby"

8:27 - "Will you come here?" - Carrie Ann giving Bristol a hug "This is what we have been asking for you all season long...I'm so happy see you come out of your shell & nail it"

"You've been in the bottom two, SIX TIMES - you have such determination - it says a lot about your character.  Bristol the Pistol, you came out with your guns blazing" - Len

8:32 - "... up next, the young man who has lit up the crowd every week since the premiere & the only semi finalist that hasnt taken the top or the bottom of the leader board" -Tom

8:34 - "You're the last man...child...standing" -Lacy .... "I'm a KID-tender" -Kyle

8:35 - "I joke around & kid alot, but I am taking this very seriously" -Kyle.... (GO KYLE!  I'm rooting for this kid all the way since Rick Fox is gone)

8:36 - "What I love about you is there is no back stage drama or antics - you just come out & get on with it... its very refreshing... you have a bionic bum.  You have more ounce to the bounce then anyone this season" -Len
"You are truly a bouncy bundle of joy" -Len
"I've never seen more pelvic action - EVER!" - Carrie Ann

8:45 - Background on Brandy

8:47 - Oh dangit... they're talking about Brandy relying on her faith in struggles (I didnt know she was in a fatal car accident - mercy!)... DWTS - what are you doing?  Dont make me like her now...you're pulling my heart strings here people!... ok, no more small lettering for her...

8:50 "....stunning...." - Carrie Ann .... DANGIT!  I dont want to admit it - she did do good on the Argentine Tango....

8:51 - "A PERFECT SCORE" - Brooke

8:58 - Background on Jennifer Grey..."On the heels of making Dirty Dancing, Jennifer & Matthew (Broderick) were in an accident.... the mother & daughter were killed in the other car" .... another car accident?  How sad is this show tonight?

9:00 -"... she has had injuries all season, but I've never seen her happier" -MR Jennifer Grey "How proud am I of Jennifer?  Look at my face... that's how proud I am" ... ok - he is up for Husband of the Year Award - how dang sweet was that?

9:03 - "Sometimes a whisper can be louder then a shout... if I'm dreaming, dont wake me up because that was fabulous" -Len on the beautiful waltz

9:04 - "Another perfect score... 60 out of 60" -Brooke

9:10 - Background on Brisol.. "Growing up, I was the golden child.  No problems or challenges ... until I started dating Levi" -Bristol
"Our little world stopped spinning when she came & told us she was pregnant" - Sarah Palin

9:11 - "For people to say, theres that trashy, disgusting girl that's knocked up... look at that sleeze... I've slept with one guy my whole life... it was defnitely a challenge to go throught that" - Bristol

9:13 - "She said, I'm going to be criticized anyways.... might as well dance" - Sarah Palin... (That may be my new life motto!!!)

9:15 - "This had a haunting feeling to it... I enjoyed this waltz" -Len

9:22 - Background on Kyle.... "Didnt think this big boy would last, did you?" - Kyle

9:26 - "You ... are... a ... STAR.  No one comes out & performs with such an attack as you" - Len

9:28 - "He's the little brother that I never asked for, but still got" -Lacy about Kyle

9:30 - "That was a fast 90 minutes - & after 2 rounds, Jennifer has the top spot with a perfect 60... hanging on for dear life is Bristol...." -Tom & Brooke

So what did you think Dance Fans?  Did Kyle make you just smile?  Did you find yourself rooting for Bristol?  Did Jennifer's story bring tears to your eyes?  Did you find yourself liking Brandy more?  I'm anxious to see who goes tomorrow... would anyone be surprised if Bristol makes it to the finals?  At this point, nothing will surprise me... let's talk Dance!!!

Instant Dance... just add fringe...

 Rick Fox is gone... Brandy is still in... what is wrong with this picture?  But tonight's a new night, & we're LIIIVVEEEEEE.....

8:00 - "Two stars that topped the leader board have now fallen.... & Bristol at the bottom has proved bullet proof" -Tom

8:01 - (Is it wrong I laughed when Maks dropped Brandy while spinning in a circle) .... sorry...

8:03 - "These last couples are taking on a new challenge.  Doing a routine just minutes after receiving their song live on the air.  We dont know how its going to work, IF its going to work, or if you'll ever see it again" - Tom

8:04 - "I've got to prove I can keep up with the front runners" - Kyle

8:05 - "When Lacy screams, I think its hilarious - she's like an angry little baby..." -Kyle

8:08 - "My crush on Kyle is back!!!!" - Carrie Ann - "It was like watching a fairy tale come to life"

8:10 - Len talking about the "instant dance" in round 2.  "Its exactly like being in a real Ballroom Competition.  You step on the floor & you have no idea what music you are getting" .... who knew?

8:12 "...(the instant dance) is the moment we can see people become real dancers... & other moments where it could be a real disaster" - Len ... I hope this all turns out as wonderfully dramatic as they are making it out to be.

8:19 - "... midway through rehearsal, her knee started acting up" - Derek - "its one thing when Jennifer whinces & gets loud... but when she just looks at me, that's when I know, its not good.... I had to stop her.  Her safety is important"

8:20 - "She has (insert some big medical word for screwed up, messed up knee)"- DWTS Doctor

8:21 - "My dad came because he was concerned about me" -Jennifer... I was wondering when Joel Grey would show up!!!... "My dad reminded me of who I am - & how loved I am.  He always told me 'the show much go on'"

8:23 - "It was like watching Ginger Rogers & Fred Estaire..." - Len

8:26 - "that sound you hear is Foreigner, weeping" - Tom... after Derek & Jennifer said they didnt know the song "I've been waiting, for a girl like you" ... that makes ME feel old.  My husband used to play that for me when we were dating... (aahhhh)

8:33 - Kurt in his "KURTANNA" peacock looking shirt... I dont get the design... anyone know anything about it?

8:36 - "... you're like a Ken doll for mature people..." -Carrie Ann to Kurt

8:44 - "I know we got our highest scores ever... I'm just exhausted" - a crying Bristol...

8:45 - "Its a scandelous dance mom" - Bristol.... "Is it "Lap-dancing" kinda scandelous?" - Sarah Palin "Just dominate!!! Take over"

8:47 - HELLLLOOOO......did Mark just grab & hold Bristol's butt? 

8:48 - "... it was clean but it lacked intensity" - Len

8:56 - its Brandy

8:57 - "I found a way to work with you, you found a way to respond to me" - Maks to Brandy... hello?  Does that not scream that she's a little rough to work with? ... I'm just saying...

9:00 - FAVORITE MOMENT OF THE NIGHT - Brandy finishes the dance - everyone is on their feet... EXCEPT - Jennifer's husband & daughter & Jamie Lee Curtis who are sitting & barely clapping & the daughter not clapping at all.... They must read my blog :)

9:03 - Brandy got 2 10's...

9:04 - Lacy brings in Steve O to help Kyle with distractions for the change in music... which of course includes air-horns, bubbles, basketball & nakedness.... why wouldnt it?

9:12 - "This was top of the league for creativity... it was like you rehearsed it for months... I loved every second of it" - Len .... it was really incredible... GO KYLE!!!!!!!!!  And he did it with no naked Steve O on the floor!!!!

"That was the most fun I've had as a viewer, all season" - Carrie Ann

9:20 "Its very 7th grade" - Jennifer on learning the hip swings of the Rhumba... ".... um, ok, maybe 8th grade"

9:21 - OH SNAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  That first move was the move from Dirty Dancing!!!  I watched that movie twice this weekend ... so its all fresh in my mind.  HOLLA for the DD Tribute Move!

9:22 - "What's going on tonight?  This challenge is bringing out the best in everyone tonight.... flawless" - Bruno

9:24 - the first perfect 30 of the season!!!!!  "I'm so happy" - Jennifer

9:25 - "This is going so well, next week, we're not giving them their music, dance style, costume, or theater dressing room until showtime" - Tom

9:30 - "I have to choregraph everything to counts & no music... & Kurt doesnt work that way" - Anna

9:33 - "I've never seen you dance with such charisma ... " -Carrie Ann

9:35 - "... dont complain if your star gets voted off & you didnt vote for them" - Tom... UMMMM - I DID vote & Rick Fox is still off... so I WILL complain....

9:40 - "The thing that worries me about Bristol is that she has no performance or musical background so this could be a bit of a freak out for her" - Mark

9:43 - "For a difficult dance, you did a wonderful job" - Len

9:44 - "Mark, I dont know if its a good idea to learn your dance moves from Bruno" - Carrie Ann ... after Bruno was glad Mark put in the "pencil sharpner" move

9:50 - its Brandy

9:53 - Maks & Carrie Ann fighting about the choreography - "Just give me a 7... its all good... dont worry about it" -Maks, who's being a jerk... see what working with Brandy will do to someone? (... I'm so bad...)

10:00 - A 3 way tie with Brandy, Kyle & Jennifer... with Bristol 10 points behind them...

So what did you think Dancing fans?  I have to say, for someone who has no "entertainment" experience, Bristol is learning - slowly, but surely.... I love seeing Jennifer doing so well, but wonder if they're just playing for sympathy now for her?  Hey, if it helps her beat Brandy, I'm all for it!  And anyone rooting totally for Brandy that I have completely offended?  I'm still hoping that Kyle makes it to the finals... would love to see him do a free-style!!!  Do you think Bristol is still bullet-proof or is it her time to go?  Let's talk dance!!

I've watched over a 1,000 dances?

I'm back!  Dancing is on the tube... & its not just ANY night - its the 200th episode!  5 years ago, it all began... over 1,000 dances & I have seen them ALL!!!!! So I'm excited to see some of old timers back tonight... let's get this DANCE PARTY STARTED!

8:01 - "More then 50 stars are back as we kick off the 200th show week celebration" -Brooke

8:02 - while the pros are dancing... can I say for the record, Kelly Monoco, the first season winner - she totally could NOT dance!  I dont see how she won & if you put her up against ANY of the other seasons, she'd be voted by the first 3 rounds... seriously... you're listening to the DWTS pro here... trust me

8:03 - silver confetti.... that'll take time to clean up...

8:04 - Introducing stars from all the season & its so good to see past faces... like the boss man from Seinfield (who SHOULDA won!) & Stacy from Season 2 (who SHOULDA won) & Sabrina from season 5 (who SHOULDA WON!!!!!)  ... sigh... & there's EVAN!!!! ... (swoon) .... should I say it?  sure - (WHO SHOULDA WON!!!!!!)

8:06 - Team Kristi:  Rick Fox, Bristol, and Kyle

8:07 - Team Apollo:  (his Samba with Julianne is probably my favorite all time dance!) Kurt, Brandy & Jennifer

8:08 - poor Kyle was the last to be picked for the teams... dont they know he's a teenager still?  that's going to scar him

8:09 - "That's embarassing" - Bristol ... "That's not embarassing, that's HOT!" - Cheryl

8:15 - Team Kristi is up....

8:17 - I love they had Kyle & Lacy round out the group because that little dude has some energy that sucks you in!!!

8:18 - I have to say I'm completely surprised that Bristol Palin held her own on the team too!!!! 

8:19 - "I saw the list & thought you were the underdogs... but you dogs put up quite a fight" -Len

8:26 - "I have doctors orders to stop every 2 hours ... & I'm even embarassed to say that" -Jennifer ... "I have to remember I'm not 25, but 50" ... hot dang lady - I hope I look like that at 50!!!!

8:27 - Team Apollo up with the music from his freestyle, "Bust a Move" - while Kurt gives his should out to Apollo with the bandana wear...

8:35 - all 9's from the judges so Team Apollo won...( I totally disagree with that decision)

8:36 - "The dancers will perform an iconic dance from the past season that will be judged by the star who performed it" -Tom .... please please please let someone do Apollo's Samba!!!!

8:37 - "If people wonder why everyone squeezes by butt, its because you were the first" -Tom to Mel B

8:38 -  Kyle Massey will take on Mel B's Paso...."oh crap... you gotta be hot" -Lacy to Kyle

8:40 - "Check out my situation" - Kyle... as he has taken pen marker & drew abs on his belly

8:42 - "Maks is going to be channeling his Kyle after that dance" -Tom .... Kyle totally was awesome!!!

8:43 - "... THAT was your best dance" - Len

8:49 - Kurt will take on Emmitt Smith's tango... which is a weird choice... he had much better dances... Emmitt even said "My tango was the absolute worse" ... (This picture is NOT the tango but just one of many examples of other fantastic dances he did)

8:51 "... I hate when you say that... its hard to me... you've been doing this for 20 years & its all new to me" -Kurt after Anna said "Its not hard - its easy"

8:54 - "You went from last week of Mission Impossible to this week of Mission Accomplished" - Bruno

9:01 - "I think I can speak for everyone here when I say its a shame you let yourself go" - Tom to Kelly Osbourne who looks so amazing... I just keep staring at how beautiful she is!

9:03 - "Bristol is the only one here who isnt a performer so I have respect for her" - Kelly Osbourne

9:04 - "My family & the Osbournes are very different...." -Bristol

9:06 - "You are so endearing... but you are still somehow detached" - Carrie Ann

9:14 - OH SNAP - Kelly Osbourne gave a 9 ... I thought all the stars would give "10's" ....

9:16 - Helio with his Curious George Quick Step... I always think of the man in the yellow Sombrero from Curious George with that yellow suit!!! "Len called me the Banana Man in that dance"

9:20 - Rick Fox in the greeniest suit EVER... He will now be the Wizard of Oz man to me... Emerald City, here he comes...(he still looks great though)

9:22 - "When you come out & enjoy yourself, we enjoy ourself...it was good" -Len

9:30 - Gilles & his fox trot... or as I like to call it, the one where Cheryl made every excuse to crawl all this Italian man.

9:33 - Brandy was talking... but I just didnt even care to listen.... I dont know why I dislike her so much.... Please please please please dont let her win this year..... I just feel like everything she says is fake & for the camera.... did anyone catch last week where she yelled at Maks "Stop playing around" when they were on the floor... & then camera & she's smiling ... the girl rubs me the wrong way... moving on...

9:42 - "Maks, you've been in the finals twice, do you think Brandy has what it takes to go all the way?" -Brook..... "I've been in the finals three times - thank you" -Maks .... BOOYAH

9:46 - Drew Lachey with his tango that Jennifer Grey will be taking on

9:48 - "I've decided to go to the doctor this week because I feel like I've been hit by a truck" - Jennifer Grey struggling with the fatigue

9:49 - "I forget she's 50 years old & I'm pushing her body to the limit" - Derek

9:49 - "I want to have fun, I want this to be a good ending to this experience, but I'm definitely feeling a lot of doubt if I can finish it" - Jennifer... she's breaking my heart...getting old aint fun...

9:51 "Everyone here knows this is a journey.... & what everyone loves is to see someone come back after a really tough week & blow the doors open" -Carrie Ann

9:59 - Leading are both Jennifer & Brandy with Bristol at the bottom of the board...

So what did you think dance fans?  Did you love seeing all the dancers back like I did?  Were you surprised what Kelly & Giles gave 9's?  Did Jennifer break your heart like she did mine?  And how can you not love Kyle? Most importantly, who do you think is going home? ...Let's talk dance

TV Theme night... & Ricky has more to say then EVER...

Its Monday... my computer is up & working... & its time to sit back & take in some dancing... Let's get this recap party started!!!!

8:00 - "Its TV Theme Week" - Tom

8:02 - we're getting a run down detailed judges view of each Star that is left...

zzzzzzz...... Oh sorry - we're already 15 minutes in & we're still on "recaps" of the stars.  Just cut it down to an hour & a half ABC... this is boring....wake me up when they actually start dancing ....zzzzzzz....

8:27 - OH MY GOODNESS... FINALLY!!!!!  The stars being introduced.  I would have done my nails if I knew we had to wait this long...

8:30 - Brandy is kicking us off with "Friends" as their TV Theme

8:31 - OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!  Commercials!!! We're never going to see a Star dance tonight... can you tell this show is trying my patience tonight?....

8:34 - FINALLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY....Insert clap from "Friends" song (who can resist that clap?)

8:36 - "Its the best dance you've done yet" -Len

8:38 - "My biggest competition is my nerves & fear" -Brandy .... (& people like me who are rooting for you to get voted off...)

8:44 - RICKY STATUS:  "How in the world can ANYONE dance to the Brandy Bunch Theme? 

8:45 - "I will neither confirm nor deny any relationship" - Florence Henderson about Barry Williams - her SON, Greg, on the show... ewww.....

8:48 -  "you're a sexy senior..." -Carrie Ann

8:49 - "I wish I was a sexy senior...." -Len

8:55 - "Bewitched" is the theme for Kurt & Anna

8:57 - RICKY STATUS:  "This is great... I like this... this is great... he's doing great" ... Ricky honestly said the word "great" about 15 times... no, make that 16 - he just said it again...OH MY GOSH - 17 times... by the way, Ricky has NO IDEA I'm taking his words for the world to hear! :)

8:59 - "Just for the record, you were the first Darren?  Correct? -Tom .... "Of Course" -Kurt

9:00 - RICKY STATUS - "He deserved a 9!!! That was GREAT... how could they have done better.  They called him Gene Kelly!  Would they give Gene Kelly 8's?" .... I'm CANT make this stuff up...I've never seen Ricky so fired up about a dancer... I think Kurt Warner has a fan!

9:03 - Audrina taking a bite out of a whole onion to get prepared for some closeness with Tony... "You burned my nose hair with your breath" -Tony

9:09 - RICKY STATUS:  "They get a real song?  That's not even fair - COME ON!  That makes life too easy!" -Dancing to the song from "The Hills" which is actually "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield - for the record, I had no idea "The Hills" had a song. 

9:11 - "Dont be plastic - be fantastic" -Bruno

9:12 - "Carrie Ann sees "lifts" in her sleep" - Tom ...

9:18 - "We have Baywatch?" -Kyle ... "You wish!  We have Charlie's Angels" -Lacy

9:20 - The Fox Trot with Disco mixed in... I'd give a 10 for the costumes alone!  Lacy is totally giving Farrah the best shout out ever with that hair!

9:21 - RICKY STATUS: "I like it - if they dog him out, I'm done with this stupid show"

9:22 "It was Foxtrot possessed by Disco - Richard Pryor gone mad" -Bruno
      
9:23 - Carrie Ann gives a 8 ... Len gives a 5!!!!!!!!!!!!  Do what?  Thats insane!!!!  .... Ricky just said, "I'm done!"

9:29 - "They called me a MegaTron... this week I'm going to transform into a lover" - Rick Fox

9:30 - "You cant let Kurt Warner beat you" - some basketball coach guy? 

9:31 - Rumba to "Hillstreet Blues" theme... this is taking me back to every 80's award show where HillStreet Blues won everything!!!!

9:32 - "Officer, I'd like to report a crime!  Its a crime you look that good & you can rumba too... it just got hotter & hotter" - Carrie Ann.... saying exactly what I'm thinking...

9:40 - Bristol gets the theme to "The Monkees" .... Trivia fact about me - I had the biggest crush on Davy Jones when MTV did Monkee's Marathons... I seriously had posters around my room in the 80's of Davy Jones (we have the same birthday) - & I have since seen the Monkees a few times in concert... change that to SAD trivia fact about me...

9:41 - Mark is taking Bristol to learn some personality from clowns.... you know its bad when you go to clowns to get your personality to come out...

9:43 - after dancing in monkey suits & Bristol being totally off & not moving her feet at points during the song, everyone is clapping uncomfortably....

9:44 - The "Mark kissing Bristol Count" is up to 7 so far tonight... what is the DEAL with that? 

9:53 - "You're frustration doesnt help me" -Jennifer .... "So I have to bottle everything in?" -Derek .... we've got trouble in River City... or at least trouble in the practice ballroom

9:56 - "Married with Children" theme - Love & Marriage... appropriate that they were playing a married couple in this dance after the arguments they had during the week

9:57 - "It was good - but it wasnt the best.  You're eyes went blank" -Carrie Ann

9:58 - "Next week is the first ever "Rock & Roll week" - Is this the year of "themes"?  Uh oh - if its Rock & Roll - Ricky really may take over!!!!

9:59 - At the top is Brandy (BOOOOO!!!!) & at the bottom is Bristol ....

So what did you think of this week's theme?  Did you feel like Len was a split personality liking Monkey suits, but feeling like Jennifer was "too theatrical"?  Did you love Kyle's Fox Trot that was mixed with the Disco?  And anyone else wanting to get handcuffed by Rick Fox? Let's talk Dance folks!!!!

Dancing with....yeah - it was a bad night...

8:00 - "We're getting down in the round" - Its Accoustic Week!!!!  "LIIIIIVVVEEE - this is Dancing with the Stars" .... we ready folks?  I'm excited to see what the night is all about - how the difference between a rectangle floor & a circle floor makes for the night???

8:05 - "This isnt just new for the stars.  This is something new for all the dancers - something we've never done before" -Tony

8:07 - Dmitry & Chelsea giving an example of the Rhumba... feels like I'm watching "So you think you can dance" with these two

8:08 - "Being a Christian guy, its hard for me to dance intimately with someone who isnt my wife" -Kurt Warner... who is now in my top 3 just for that sentence alone!!!

8:09 - "Are you okay with me going out there doing a "Dance of Love"?" - Kurt to his wife

8:13 - I just have to insert the comment from my husband - "Kurt, PLEASE STOP!  You're supposed to be a manly man" ....I need to let him host the blog for Dancing with the Stars one night...that'd be interesting!

....

& yeah - it all went downhill from here...

My computer had issues - I had to reboot 1,451 times - I'm sure that was the official count...

I had to call Toshiba for help even...

So while screaming & crying & throwing a 2 yr old tantrum, I continued just watching it....

The Clif Notes version.....

Brandy - still think she's fake... will pay someone for her not to win

Rick Fox - How did they not like him?  He was A-maz-ING!!!!  I think this is where the judges like to try & not show favoritism to the best dancer... he'll still get my vote.

Kyle Massey - adorable as always.  Didnt think he'd be able to pull off sexy, but I thought he gave it a big go at it.  I wanted Lacy's dress with the flowers across her body & down her leg... that'd be the best Halloween outfit EVER!

The "Sitch" - how is he still there?  ... but I'd keep him over Brandy... just saying.

Florence Henderson - The sexy side of Mrs. Brady just made me very, VERY uncomfortable....VERY!

Jennifer Grey - perfection!  Literally - with 2 tens!  She looked like a pro!  And does Derek get more adorable each week too?  Love the two of them together!

Bristol Palin - I just remember Mark without his shirt....his abs made the Situation's look like fat rolls!... oh yeah, the dancing... she got a 4 from Carrie Ann - enough said.

Audrina - something just seemed weird.  I couldnt tell if it was her shoes or what - it looked like she was stomping or something.   She's a beautiful girl though, isnt she?
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Sorry this isnt the original "recap" - I actually would hear things they said on the show & think, "DANG - I need my computer"... sigh... it was rough on me... is that a sign of addiction?  hmmm....

The good thing - there's always next week... if I dont throw my new computer out of the window....

Who do you think is going?  Bristol or The Situation?  Did you feel funny seeing Florence getting all "Freaky"... (shutter) .... Did you like the stage in the round?  Was I the only one all messed up with the judges being in a different place?  And dont you think Derek & Jennifer deserved bonus points for playing the piano on TOP of dancing?

I got a new life motto from Dancing with the Stars...

Oh yeah - its Monday - time to live-blog the show full of madness & zaniness all wrapped up in rhinestones... I've got my "Dont apologize Bruno" sign held up in my room & I'm glad that Mr. Bolton aka Mr.Whiney is gone... lets get this party started...

8:00 - "Tonight is STORY NIGHT... the show that brought us "Papparazzi"... OH MY EYES!!! There's Kate Gosselin again.  I still cant see that red dress & not think of Jimmy Fallon imitating her!

8:01 "... will there be a Happy Ending?  LIIIIVVEEEEE - its Story Night on Dancing with the Stars"

8:02 - Big bird has died on Margaret Cho's head...

8:03 - "The use of props is encouraged" (for Story Night)... wow - we may actually see Len's head explode tonight

8:05 - The pros are giving an example of what a "story book" dance looks like.. I only care that Dmitry is there!  The only other recognizable pro is Kym...can we have the stars please?  I need to see Rick Fox... & soon...

8:08 - Jennifer Grey - finally!  A star!!!  ... Derek is WAY to excited when Jennifer says "Should I put my glasses on?" for her role as a school teacher..."That's kinda hot" -Derek

8:09 - "In order to stay on top of the leader board, we have to kick this Samba in its AAA*******S" -Jennifer Grey (& yes, she druggggggg out that last word)

8:10 - The first sighting of the year in FRINGE PANTS...

8:12 - "I'm having nun flashbacks" -Tom talking about Jennifer carrying a ruler in her teacher story

8:14 - Derek & Jennifer "re-doing" their part in the dance where they messed up... um... I didnt even notice they messed up the first time.... it was the fringe pants that distracted me

8:20 - "We were married for 20 years & I lost him 8 years ago... this bring back many memories of him... he'd be proud of me" -Florence talking about her husband

8:21 - a sweet waltz ending with a big old smooch between the dancers....very slow, but very precious...

8:22 - "I definitely think John is smiling down on you" -Carrie Ann

8:23 - There's Sharon & Kelly Osbourne in the audience... dang - Kelly is looking so good!!!!!!

8:30 - Kurt gets the music "Bad Day" & his story line is "we're going to do a dance of someone having a bad day"... WOW... the originality there is almost too much for one person!

8:31 - "Whoooo daddy - do it softer - with the pinky up" - Kurt's daughters having a tea party with him. They are in the cutest Cinderella dresses while Kurts, in a tiara, & his knees are to his chest sitting at the tiny table

8:34 - "It was charming" -Carrie Ann ...

8:40 - "This competition is the hardest thing we've ever lived through ... & we lived through WAR" - Margaret Cho imitating her parents

8:41 - Samba with "Copa Cabana"... "She wore yellow feathers in her hair"... now I get the Big Bird thing on her head.

8:42 - "I think this was the gayest thing that has ever happened" -Margaret in her rainbow dress

8:43 - "Its great to see Jack LaLanne's outfit come back" -Tom to Louis in his one piece jumpsuit

8:46 - Commercial Break... because I will always promote it myself - I am, afterall the star of the movie - "Beauty & The Beast" released tomorrow!!!!!  YAAHOOOOOO!!!!!!

8:52 - "The story line is a marine coming back to dance one last dance before he dies.... are you laughing?" -Tony to Adrina who admits she doesnt like to show her emotions

8:54 - "Tony & the smoke monster from Lost" -Tom

8:55 - "You walk with your feet & you dance with your heart & that was the most beautiful dance of the night" -Len

8:56 - "Bruno, you could have given me an 8 dude" -Tony - showing clips of his leg-waxing challenge from last week

9:02 - "The judges say they want to see Bristol in character & this song is full of emotion" -Mark

9:04 - "Just the way you are" - who sings that song?  I like it...

9:06 - "Dont listen to me Bristol - I told you last week to take a chance & you did & I didnt like it very much" -Len

9:07 - Bruno giving a "Dramatic" example... I think it scared the bee-jeez out of Len sitting next to him...

9:08 - "My public speaking is my testimony & who I am... THIS is not who I am"  -Bristol on the difference of being able to stand & talk in front of thousands of people but so comfortable in the ball room

9:08 - Anyone notice - Mark kissing Bristol at least 5 times on the cheek?  what's that about?

9:09 - "The package last week came across like we argue all the time.. it came across like I threw my partner under the bus" - Brandy... & its because that's exactly what happened... her PR people must have been on her for that little stunt last week

9:10 - "In real life, she's a singer & I'm her bodyguard in this competition" - Maks, picking "The Bodyguard" as inspiration for their Samba story

9:11 - "I'm senstive but I'm not weak" -Brandy.... um.... that could be my life motto!!!!!  One of my favorite things anyone has ever said on the show.

9:19 - "I dont condone that kind of teaching.... but it worked" -Carrie Ann ... on all the butt-smacking Maks is doing to Brandy...Calling all sexual harrasment laywers

9:24 "Who are "The Eagles"?  Arent they like "The Beatles"? -Lacey

"One's a bug, the other is a bird" -Kyle ... um yeah... the next generation right there folks

9:25 - "Being soft & elegrant is not Kyle's cup of tea so this waltz is a challenge for him" -Lacey

9:28 - "Everything you do just brings the fun to the floor" -Carrie Ann "I'm like a school girl with a major crush"

9:29-  "Your footwork is atrocious - its nonexistent" -Len ... excuse me - is this the man who yelled at Bruno last week who said you need to say something positive?  Mr. Pot - meet Mr. Kettle & call him Black again...

9:35 - "Musicaility - I think I have that... you cant fist pump without it" -the most pitifiul man alive The Situation

9:36 - another glass fetish?... he & Derek need to go to Dr. Bizers Vision World & pick out a lady to hit on

9:37 - did Karina just call him "the Sitch"????

9:43 - I saw a man in the audience cracking up while they were dancing... enough said...

9:45 - Michael Bolton is coming back tomorrow to sing... that'll be interesting..

9:52 - "The story is you've lost the big game & everyone is mad at you" -Cheryl

"That's actually happened, I can relate to that" -Rick Fox

"Really?" - Cheryl... come on, like you didnt know that putting this together?

9:53 - "I got a 26 yr old peep-squit saying I'm not sexy" -Rick Fox ... Mr.Fox... she's wrong... 100% wrong!

9:54 - we got full shirt open on Mr. Fox... Cheryl must have rethought that "sexy" thing!

9:56 - "It was hot... keep bringing it on" -Bruno....

9:59 - Story night is in the books... The leader board has Audrina in the top with Margaret in the bottom.  Everyone is clapping except for Bristol & Mark... maybe she needs a kiss on the cheek? 

What did you think dancing fans?  Did Rick Rock it for you?  Do you think Margaret is going to go?  Do you think Brandy is trying to pull a "love me" kinda attitude now?  And does the friends of "The Situation" in the audience make you feel like if you dont clap, they'll punch you in the face?

Let's talk dance!!!!