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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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Friday, January 4, 2019
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Congresswoman Dancing in D.C. Now ... Claps Back At GOP
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Congresswoman Dancing in D.C. Now ... Claps Back At GOP
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Dancing with the Stars Recap: The Most Shocking Elimination EVER!
We’re just one week away from the Dancing with the Stars season finale, and Monday’s installment of the veteran reality series sent another two couples home.
As has been the case with this series for quite some time, the viewer votes can help bridge the gap to allow more marginal performers to make it to the end.
But we’re pretty sure the stunning blindside at the close of this two-hour installment will go down as one of the most shocking eliminations to date.
Let’s break down the performances, shall we?
Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess
Bobby and Sharna’s first performance was the Salsa to “GDFR” by Flo Rida. It was a random song choice for sure, and it only showed viewers that Bobby was one of the weaker performers.
Poor Sharna has been trying to make Bobby a little less wooden over the weeks, but he’s peaked. They scored 21/30 for that one.
Thankfully, their Jive to “Gimme Some Lovin” by The Spencer Davis Group was a little bit better. Len showed up in the rehearsal to make Bobby a little less wooden.
For this performance, it definitely helped the couple out because they earned their highest score yet thanks to the judges. It was a 24/30.
Alexis Ren and Alan Bersten
Everyone loves a good love story, right?
Ever since Alexis and Alan turned up the heat to reveal they were an item, the viewers have lapped up every single performance.
Their Waltz to “Water” by Bishop Briggs was not one of their best, and Len noticed the glaring issue right off the bat. They went for style over substance.
Still, they garnered a 28/30 score from it, so not too shabby.
However, their Jive to “Yes” by Merry Clayton brought them a lot of praise. It was a lot better than their first jive of the season, so it helped highlight the growth the couple has experienced.
Yes, they got a perfect score!
Joe Amabile and Jenna Johnson
We’re beginning to think Joe may have had a better chance if he competed on Dancing with the Stars: Juniors. He comes across as immature, and that might have earned him some more leeway with a different set of coaches.
He and Jenna went with a somewhat romantic number, and it snagged them 22/30.
The good news is that Joe has started to improve, but it could be too little, too late. The Quickstep to “Check It Out” by Oh the Larceny was certainly one of his best-received numbers to date.
However, it was a 24/30 score, and most of the other performers have pulled in multiple perfect scores.
Juan Pablo Di Pace and Cheryl Burke
We’re not getting ahead of ourselves here:
Juan Pablo and Cheryl have been the ones to watch all season long. Most of their performances have been flawless, and that continued with their Argentine Tango and Salsa.
There’s nothing to say about them we’ve not said before. They’re outstanding, and they secured another two perfect scores.
Surely they should have a guaranteed spot in the finale, right?
Evanna Lynch and Keo Motsepe
Evanna and Keo started the season off in the middle of the pack, but they shifted the needle in a big way midseason.
The Contemporary to “Stand Up for Something” by Andra Day. Evanna dedicated the stunning performance to her late friend and director Simon Fitzmaurice, who helped shape Evanna into the fine young woman she is today.
It landed her and Keo another perfect score!
Sadly, their follow-up performance wasn’t quite as solid according to the judges. The Foxtrot is fast-paced, so some of the best dancers struggle with it.
They garnered a 28/30 score.
Milo Manheim and Witney Carson
Milo and Witney have been up there with Juan Pablo and Cheryl from the get-go, so the big surprise here is that neither of the two performances got a perfect score.
Milo dedicated the Argentine Tango to his mother, and it was one of the best of the night. Len admitted that it was difficult to grade a performance that came after Juan Pablo’s showstopper.
Surely that’s not grounds to dock points for another solid performance. In any case, it was a 27/30 score.
The couple’s Cha Cha was similarly solid, but they still missed out on a perfect score. Yes, we wish we were kidding here.
They got a 28/30.
Joe and Jenna, Alexis and Alan, and Juan Pablo and Cheryl were all revealed to be in jeopardy. It was a true stunner because Bobby and Sharna should have been in the bottom three.
In the end, Joe and Jenna and Juan Pablo and Cheryl lost their places ahead of the finale.
It was another installment that showed the importance of the viewer vote!
Dancing with the Stars concludes Monday on ABC.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Dancing with the Stars Recap: Who Survived Double Elimination Night?
Dancing with the Stars is gearing up for its big finish in the coming weeks.
As such, Monday’s episode sent not one, but two couples home.
Surely that whad to spell the end of the line for Grocery Store Joe and Bobby Bones, right?
Well, this is Dancing with the Stars, and the voting has never made that much sense, so let’s run down the performances from the episode.
John Schneider and Emma Slater – Jazz – “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” by John Denver
John started the season off in a rough spot, but he’s really picked up the pace over the last several weeks and has narrowed the gap in scoring department with some of the others.
John admitted that he was still cut up about his divorce and that it would be great to see his kids, but it seems there’s a divide in his family right about now.
The performance was fun, and energetic, further confirming that he’s improving. The judges noted that there was an improvement and voted accordingly.
Judges’ Score: 25/30
Evanna Lynch and Keo Motsepe – Rumba – “Every Little Thing” with a live performance by Carly Pearce
Despite being middle of the pack when the season got underway, Evanna snagged a perfect score Monday night, and it meant she was officially in the big leagues.
Evanna was open about this track being personal for her, so it made sense that she channeled all of her energy into it.
Judges’ Score: 30/30
Juan Pablo Di Pace and Cheryl Burke – Charleston – “One Shot” by Hunter Hayes
Juan Pablo and Cheryl were ecstatic that they secured a perfect score last week, and aimed to keep up the pace in this crucial week.
We didn’t expect any lees for them, and their Charleston oozed elegance and creativity.
Judges Score: 30/30
Joe Amabile and Jenna Johnson – Tango – “Burning Man” by Dierks Bentley ft. brothers Osbourne
Joe may be showing signs of life in the ballroom, but he’s still way below where he should be at this stage of the competition.
From missed steps to a lack of dancing ability, he should have really been sent home weeks ago.
Judges’ Score: 21/30
Milo Manheim and Witney Carson – Foxtrot – “Born to Love You” with a live performance by LANCO
Milo and Witney have dominated the competition from the get-go, and that’s in large part down to their chemistry.
The Foxtrot was fast-paced and only showed that these two are the ones to beat at the end of the line.
Judges’ Score: 29/30
DeMarcus Ware and Lindsay Arnold – Viennese Waltz, “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton
Is there a cuter pairing than DeMarcus and Lindsay? They bring their A-game every single week on the ballroom floor, and this Viennese Waltz was no different.
Len noted, however, that there was an issue with the footwork from DeMarcus, and he made a great point.
They could get a perfect score if DeMarcus went all the way with his footwork.
Judges’ Score: 27/30
Alexis Ren and Alan Bersten – Samba – “Ladies in the ’90s” with a live performance by Lauren Alaina
Consistency is key, especially if you’re at the top of your game, and this duo turned up the heat with another sizzling performance.
There was not one thing to hate about the performance, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that it’s going to be a tough battle to the finish line.
The couple also confirmed they shared their first kiss, so the showmance was well and truly a thing!
Judges’ Score: 29/30
Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess – Viennese Waltz – “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with a live performance by Chris Janson
Bobby and Sharna were less than impressed with their middle of the road scores last week, so they opted to switch things up in a big way.
Thankfully, the country theme helped them turn in their best performance in weeks.
Judges’ Score: 24/30
John and Emma, DeMarcus and Lindsay, and Evanna and Keo were the only couples in jeopardy.
But we had to say goodbye to John and Emma and DeMarcus and Lindsay.
Yikes.
What are your thoughts on the latest elimination?
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DWTS continues Monday on ABC!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Dancing with the Stars Recap: Who Survived Disney Night?
Disney Night switched up the dynamics on Monday’s episode of Dancing with the Stars.
It allowed the “stars” to dress up in their favorite Disney-inspired costumes, but was it enough to keep them dancing for another week?
Let’s run down the performances, shall we?
Alexis Ren and Alan Bersten Foxtrot – “Just Around the Riverbend” from Pocahontas
Alexis and Alan turned up the heat Monday night with one of the most elegant foxtrots in the history of the series.
Their chemistry was off the charts, and while you could tell they were getting closer than ever, there was definitely an element of ambiguity about whether they could get closer.
Alexis has proven she’s flexible and that worked in her favor during this unique dance.
Judges’ Score: 29/30
Juan Pablo Di Pace and Cheryl Burke – Viennese waltz – “Gaston” from Beauty and the Beast
Juan Pablo wowed the crowd, and we’re not talking about with his dancing skills. He’s been doing that for the last month.
Instead, he went with a ponytail for his Viennese Waltz, and it looked pretty awesome. He’s already had a perfect score, so the only way was really down for him.
Judges’ Score: 29/30
DeMarcus Ware and Lindsay Arnold – Charleston – “A Star is Born” from Hercules
DeMarcus continued to go from strength-to-strength Monday night, and that’s about the best you can expect from this stage of the competition.
Instead of having Lindsay lead him, the shoe was on the other foot, and it benefited them greatly. There was a high-octane lift that shocked just about everyone.
Judges’ Score: 26/30
Evanna Lynch and Keo Motsepe – Jazz – “When Will My Life Begin?” from Tangled
After several weeks of improvement, it became as clear as day that the magic was running out for Evanna. By this stage, they should be offering a lot more than they are giving.
They tried to steer clear of heights, and that was rather problematic when you had everyone else scaling new heights.
Judges’ Score: 24/30
Joe Amabile and Jenna Johnson – Jive – “Zero,” from Ralph Breaks the Internet
Forget about Ralph breaking the internet. Joe is going to if he continues on the show for much longer. Joe is battling nerves because he feels like the novelty act, and in a sense, he is the novelty act.
He’s being kept by Bachelor Nation, and his dancing is just not up to scratch. Jenna questioned whether his issue was skill or will, and that’s going to cause a lot of issues down the line.
The dance was beyond terrible and it reflected in the scores. Bachelor Nation, if you’re reading this, put him out of his misery.
Judges’ Scores: 17/30
Mary Lou Retton and Sasha Farber – Contemporary – “Reflection,” from Mulan
Mary always has a story for viewers that packs an emotional punch prior to her dance routines, but all of the emotion was saved for the routine this week.
The dance was flawless, and she admitted that the competition was changing her, so there’s that.
Judges’ Score: 25/30
John Schneider and Emma Slater – Quickstep – “I Wanna Be Like You,” from The Jungle Book
John has been all over the place since he first appeared on the show. He’s circled the drain several times, but for some reason, he’s started rising up the leaderboard.
He and Emma turned in a solid Quickstep, but there were still a lot of issues. At times, John looks too wooden to take seriously.
Judges; Score: 24/30
Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess – Waltz – “Part of Your World,” from The Little Mermaid
Sharna dressed up as Princess Ariel, and that was about all she cared about. Just kidding, she went with the Waltz, and it showed that there could be some life left in Bobby yet.
It was not without its flaws by any means, but it was still a decent routine. The chances of these two making it much further into the competition are slim, however.
Judges’ Score: 21/30
Milo Manheim and Witney Carson – Quickstep – “Incredits 2,” from Incredibles 2
The quickstep looked good on Milo and Witney. They looked impressive as they strutted their stuff around the ballroom.
Len was unimpressed that there was a lack of body contact and voted accordingly.
Judges’ Score: 27/30
At the end of the night, nobody was actually eliminated, but we did learn that DeMarcus and Lindsay and Alexis and Alan were in jeopardy.
That means everyone gets to dance on Halloween night!
What did you think of the latest dances?
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Dancing with the Stars airs Monday on ABC.
Friday, October 19, 2018
Pamela Anderson Hobbling on Crutches After French "Dancing with the Stars" Injury
Pamela Anderson won’t be doing that famous “Baywatch” run anytime soon — she’s on les crutches after she reportedly got banged up on France’s version of “Dancing with the Stars.” Pamela was hobbling out of her doctor’s office…
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Dancing with the Stars Recap: Who Went Home?
The dancers went from New York City to Las Vegas Tuesday night as Dancing With the Stars turned up the heat and had all of the competitors perform a second routine in one week.
Yes, the stakes were higher than ever before!
But who managed to stay in the game, and who was given the boot following another awkward dance?
Let’s break down the performances, and the results, shall we?
Juan Pablo Di Pace and Cheryl Burke
Juan and Cheryl danced the Foxtrot to “Why Don’t You Do Right?” by Peggy Lee. It was a sultry performance that continued to keep them in good standing with the judges.
The minor niggle came from Len, and it was all about Juan’s frame, but who the heck cars when you can dance as well as Juan does?
Judges’ Score: 26/30
Milo Manheim and Witney Carson
“Put on your heels, the sky’s the limit,” said Celine Dion ahead of the duo dancing the Tango to “Ashes.”
Milo and Witney took that quite literally because they went all out with their latest number, and the judges were even shocked by it.
Judges’ Score: 26/30
Danelle Umstead and Artem Chigvintsev
Danelle and Artem went with the Quickstep to “Luck Be a Lady,” and it highlighted what could go wrong for Danelle.
Her disease rendered her blind, so she was scared of the Quickstep because it was a high energy and high stakes routine.
While the other couples are improving every performance, it seems these two have already peaked.
Judges’ Score: 19/30
Alexis Ren and Alan Bersten
Despite being the surprise success of the season, Alexis was blindsided by how demanding this routine actually was, and she left Alan in rehearsals.
Their Tuesday performance that included the Salsa to “Booty” by Jennifer Lopez took a hit as a result, but it was still solid when compared to some of the others.
Judges’ Score: 24/30
John Schneider and Emma Slater
John has struggled since the season premiere because he’s rather wooden. His Jive to “King Creole” by Elvis Presley was not all that.
He has a lot of energy but he struggles actually to put that into the performance, and that’s what could ultimately cost him his place in the competition.
Judges’ Score: 20/30
DeMarcus Ware and Lindsay Arnold
After building up a lot of momentum with their first two performances, that all slowed down with the Quickstep dance to “Ladies Man” by Boyz II Men.
There was something really off with this performance, and it could be down to the height of DeMarcus. They look mismatched as a result.
Judges’ Score: 23/30
Joe Amabile and Jenna Johnson
Joe may be improving, but there’s still a lot wrong with his dance moves. He lacks the skill, and Jenna wants to try and drum into him the fact that they’re skating around the bottom of the leaderboard.
The Jazz to “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers highlighted the fact that these two might be ready to dance out of the ballroom.
Judges’ Score: 18/30
Evanna Lynch and Keo Motsepe
Evanna and Keo are going from strength-to-strength and their high energy Jive to “Heat Wave” by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas was excellent.
Judges’ Score: 24/30
Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess
It turns out, there is such a thing as too much energy in the ballroom! The judges were not all that enthused by the Quickstep Bobby, and Sharna went with to “That Old Black Magic” by Sammy Davis Jr.
Could their exit be on the horizon?
Judges’ Score: 19/20
Nancy McKeon and Val Chmerkovskiy
Nancy is another middle of the pack performer who seems to have fizzled out early on. Her Paso Doble to “Storm from KA” by Cirque du Soleil was not her best dance yet.
She needs to adapt quickly if she wants to remain in the competition.
Judges’ Score: 20/30
Tinashe and Brandon Armstrong
Tinasha has already performed with Britney Spears, so it was unsurprising that she went with “Circus” by the Queen of Pop.
Tinashe and Brandon have the chemistry sorted, so that was a huge positive. They could actually win, you guys!
Judges’ Score: 26/30
Mary Lou Retton and Sasha Farber
Mary Lou continued to build on her early success with the Samba to “Copacabana” by Barry Manilow. It was a rock-solid performance that proved she was willing to take risks.
The judges were happy with it so that reflected in the scores.
Judges’ Score: 24/30
At the end of the night, it was Danelle and Artem and John and Emma that were in danger. Danelle and Artem were sent packing.
It’s surprising Grocery Store Joe gets to dance again, but he could be leaving in the next week or two.
What are your thoughts on this?
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Friday, September 28, 2018
Malia Obama Makes Music Video Debut Dancing, Playing Harmonica
Malia Obama made her onscreen debut in a music video … which is very Harvard-centric. Malia dances and plays the harmonica in the video, “Walking on Air.” The band — New Dakotas — is comprised of 4 members, all of whom attend Harvard. She…
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Dancing with the Stars Recap: Who Got Booted First?
When ABC scheduled four hours of Dancing with the Stars for premiere week, many thought that meant four hours of dancing.
However, Tuesday night’s installment consisted of just five performances.
The reason?
ABC opted to plug Dancing with the Stars: Juniors by announcing with kids would be appearing on the upcoming spin-off.
Yes, the network is actually pressing on with a spin-off despite the parent series slumping almost 40 percent in the rating year-to-year.
But which couples actually had to dance again for a nice dose of safety?
Mary Lou Retton and Sasha Farber, Danelle Umstead and Artem Chigvintsev, Nikki Glaser and Gleb Savchenko, Alexis Ren and Alan Bersten, and Nancy McKeon and Val Chmerkovskiy.
No, your eyes are not deceiving you here:
Joe “Grocery Store Joe” Amabile and Jenna Johnson managed to evade the danger zone despite their paltry 14/30 score on Monday.
It turns out, viewers voting at home are buying into that smile the former The Bachelorette contestant seems to be donning in every single scene.
It’s frustrating because this is supposed to be a dancing competition, not a popularity one.
In any case, let’s break down those five performances and find out who got the boot from Season 27 first.
Mary Lou Retton and pro Sasha Farber (Cha-Cha)
Mary Lou built on her success from Monday night with a performance that was more polished, and very pleasing to the eye.
The audience lapped it up, and the improvement was reflected in the score.
Judges’ Score: 21/30
Danelle Umstead and pro Artem Chigvintsev (Foxtrot)
This Tuesday night performance from Danelle was much of the same. There was nothing much different from her previous night’s performance, and that could come back to bite her down the line.
Judges’ Score: 18/30
Nikki Glaser and pro Gleb Savchenko (Salsa)
Nikki was very rusty on Monday night, but she was much more at ease during her second performance of the season.
With fast-paced moves, it really elevated her to a new level, but was it too late?
Judges’ Score: 18/30
Alexis Ren and pro Alan Bersten (Jive)
Despite being part of the most random cast ever, Alexis Ren continues to impress. With a flexible body, she owned the ballroom on Tuesday night, and she has a lot left to give.
Judges’ Score: 23/30
Nancy McKeon and pro Val Chmerkovskiy (Quickstep)
Like most of the others, Nancy opted to switch things up in order to prove that she could adapt to the feedback from the judges.
With a perfectly rehearsed routine, she moved up the ranks.
Judges’ Score: 21/30
The audience was given just five minutes to vote for their favorite routines before it was revealed which couple was first out of the battle for the mirrorball trophy.
The unlucky couple was… Nikki and Gleb. It was a real shame because they were the most improved couple night-to-night.
“I hope that I just proved that I did the scariest thing I’ve ever done, and I tried my best,” Glaser said following her elimination. “It was so fun. Thank you for having me.”
What are your thoughts on the first big goodbye?
Hit the comments below.
Dancing with the Stars continues Monday on ABC.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Scottie Pippen"s Daughter Making Bank On "Dancing"
Scottie Pippen’s 9-year-old daughter is already cashin’ HUGE checks — scoring an NBA-sized payday for “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” … TMZ Sports has learned. Sophia Pippen has already signed her contract to compete against stars like Honey…
Friday, July 20, 2018
Honey Boo Boo: I"m Joining Dancing With The Stars!
Olympics darling Adam Rippon and dance partner Jenna Johnson won Dancing With The Stars in the series’ first athlete-centered season.
We now know what the reality dance competiion series’ next gimmick will be: young stars.
And who better to reportedly join the new season’s list of competitors than one of the world’s most famous child stars, Honey Boo Boo.
Honey Boo Boo’s real name, of course, is Alana Thompson. She was just a little girl when she first rose to fame, but now she is 12 years old. She’ll become a teenager later this year.
And, according to The Blast, Alana Thompson is joining Dancing With The Stars.
They report that Alana has been in Los Angeles for the past week to train for the series.
She has been spotted going in and out of practice over these last several days.
According to all reports, she is apparently taking this very seriously.
This new season will be called Dancing With The Stars: Juniors, and will feature other famous kids.
According to Just Jared Junior, a bunch of familiar dancers headed into the DWTS studio to mentor these young stars.
Per their report, these dancers were Cheryl Burke, Hayley Erbert, Jenna Johnson, Lindsay Arnold, Artem Chigvintsev, Keo Motsepe, Sasha Farber, Gleb Savchenko, Whitney Carson, and Emma Slater.
Just Jared Junior also revealed that a slew of younger professional dancers will be actually dancing with the young stars.
These dancers were Rylee Arnold, Hailey Bills, Brightyn Brems, Artyon Celestine, JT Church, Kami Couch, Tristan Ianeiro, Lev Khmelev, Jake Monreal, Kamri Peterson, Sage Rosen, and Eliana Walmsley.
Mama June Shannon is reportedly in L.A. to support Alana on her Dancing With The Stars journey.
We’ve heard June explain that she has been regaining weight because she’s going blind.
She has recently been living in North Carolina so that she can receive world-class eye treatment at Duke Hospital to save what little eyesight she has left.
If she’s well enough to travel across the country to L.A. to support Alana in her foray into a reality dance competition, then hopefully she is doing better.
It would be nice if she can put that particular health scare behind her.
In recent episodes of From Not To Hot, Alana has seemed to bristle at being coached while preparing to enter a beauty pageant with her mother.
There’s no telling how much of that is Alana being 12, how much of that is her being experienced in pageants, and how much is just for the show.
(Face it, folks — people behave differently when they know that they’re on camera, and it’s not always for the better)
So some fans and viewers are wondering how well Alana will take to being coached on dancing for the series.
But maybe, since she has less experience with (professional) dancing, she’ll be more inclined to heed the advice that she’s given.
To be clear, ABC has not officially announced any part of this upcoming season’s cast list.
But new episodes of Dancing With The Stars: Juniors should air this September at 8pm.
We don’t know which other young stars will be competing alongside Alana, but we are excited to find out!
And, of course, we’ll let you know when we know.
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Blue Ivy Dancing at Beyonce and Jay-Z"s London Concert
They came for Beyonce and Jay-Z, but the fans stayed for Blue Ivy Carter, who put on a clinic in the London crowd that would make Dad very proud. Jay and Bey played to a packed London Stadium Friday night, and, of course, their 6-year-old daughter…
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Off-Duty FBI Agent Accidentally Shoots Someone While Dancing at Club
An off-duty FBI agent accidentally shot someone at a night club in Denver after his gun fell out of his holster and went off while dancing … but luckily the victim seems to be OK. The unnamed agent was getting his groove on early Saturday morning…
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Dancing with the Stars: All 26 Winners ... From the Last 13 Years!!
Who is the greatest Dancing with the Stars champion of all-time? Relive all the winners here.
1. Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo
The soap star captured the first-ver mirror ball, while Mazo never again finished higher than eighth on Dancing with the Stars.
2. Drew Lachey and Cheryl Burke
Drew Lachey took the crown after the competition was increased from 6 to 10 celebrities.
3. Emmitt Smith and Cheryl Burke
Burke went back to back and Smith became the first of MANY former athletes to come out on top.
4. Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough
Ohno, an Olympic speedskater, glided around the dance floor for the Season 4 title.
5. Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough
Hough went back to back this time, while Helio Castroneves made it three straight athlete victories.
6. Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas
Another ex-Olympian, another mirror ball triumph. Well done, Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas!
Dancing with the Stars Recap: Which Athlete Won?
Dancing with the Stars: Athletes came to a dramatic conclusion Monday night as the winner of the condensed season was announced.
Yes, this was the fourth episode of the season, and it was also the season finale, so there’s that. We’re not going to lie: The breakneck pace was a little bit much.
Also, the finale was just one hour, which was a little too quick to let all of the dancing soak in. It was one extreme to the next.
Given the world’s obsession with Adam Rippon leading into the season, we already felt like we knew so much about him, while the other contestants fell by the wayside.
But did Adam manage to beat out the others to emerge with the coveted Mirrorball Trophy, or did someone else manage to eke out a victory?
Let’s break down the final dance routines of blink, and you’ll miss it season.
Tonya Harding and pro Sasha Farber
This dancing duo kicked things off with a Viennese Waltz, and it effortlessly showed off the progression from Tonya. The former athlete struggled in week one, but quickly came into her own.
Judges’ Score: 26/30
They then moved on to a Freestyle that was pretty great. Everything about it was fine-tuned, and you could tell they had been rehearsing like crazy.
They could be part of an All-Stars series down the line. Yes, they’re that good.
Judges’ Score: 30/30
Josh Norman and pro Sharna Burgess
Much like Tonya, Josh has been improving since the season kicked off. His first performance of the night with Sharna was solid, but not showstopping.
Judges’ Score: 27/30
It turns out, they were saving the good stuff for the Freestyle because they achieved a perfect score!
Judges’ Score: 30/30
Adam Rippon and pro Jenna Johnson
Adam and Jenna continued to ooze chemistry and class as they performed the Jazz, and got a perfect score in the process.
Judges’ Score: 30/30
Things slowed down for them when it came to the Freestyle, and they did not secure a double perfect score. You win some, you lose some.
When those performances were all said and done, the cast reunited and performed a group performance that helped show off how much greatness they had all achieved throughout the season.
In the end, we learned that Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson were the victors and had won the first all-athlete edition of the series.
While it was great to watch people who knew a thing or two about exercising on the show, this season was one of the worst because everyone was just too good.
It’s better to watch the middle of the pack performers wind up on finale night.
What did you think of the winners?
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Dancing with the Stars returns to ABC in the fall.
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Dancing with the Stars Recap: Who Made it to Finale Night?
It’s hard to believe it, but Dancing with the Stars: Athletes is already gearing up for a conclusion.
Episode three found three competitors being sent packing as the stage was set for next week’s big finale, but who danced to the top of the scoreboard on Monday?
Let’s break down all of the performances and find out who exited the series.
Mirai Nagasu and pro Alan Bersten – Quickstep
Mirai and Alan are a match made in dancing heaven. Every single moment of their routine was filled with memorable set pieces, and they showed off that they work very well together.
The true test will be whether viewers have warmed to Mirai because she’s been one of the more polarizing figures on the show.
Judges’ Score: 35/40
Jennie Finch and pro Keo Motsepe – Viennese Waltz
Jennie is not the best performer, but her charisma and chemistry with Keo more than makes up for it. But this is a dancing competition, and there’s no way these two are going to make it all the way to the end.
Judges’ Score: 29/40
Chris Mazdzer and pro Witney Carson – Foxtrot
Chris has been one of the more consistent athletes, but there’s no denying that this week’s performance was a step in the wrong direction.
He works well together with Witney, but there were a few moments that made it look like some parts were less rehearsed than others, and it made them suffer in the scoring department.
Judges’ Score: 33/40
Tonya Harding and pro Sasha Farber – Rumba
Tonya has been steadily improving since the season debuted, and that’s what everyone at home looks for when they are voting. Progression is the key to success, and Tonya is going to garner the votes on that front.
Judges’ Score: 33/40
Adam Rippon and pro Jenna Johnson – Contemporary
Adam has been one to watch ever since this truncated season debuted, and that’s in part due to his finesse when it comes to performing.
The man has overcome every challenging routine set out for him, and he should have no trouble winning the entire competition.
Judges’ Score: 39/40
Josh Norman and pro Sharna Burgess – Contemporary
Like Adam, Josh went with a contemporary routine, and it was not one of his best performances yet. But it was still up there as one of the best of the night.
Judges’ Score: 36/40
Couples Advancing
Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson
Tonya Harding and Sasha Farber
Josh Norman and Sharna Burgess
Eliminated
Jennie Finch and Keo Motsepe
Chris Mazdzer and Witney Carson
Mirai Nagasu and Alan Bersten
Okay, what do you think of the eliminations?
Hit the comments below!
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Dancing with the Stars Recap: Which Athletes Went Home?!
Dancing with the Stars is changing things up for Season 26.
Instead of having a bunch of celebrities who are no strangers to reality TV, all of the stars are athletes.
With that, we’re also getting a concentrated run of just four weeks. That’s six fewer than the last couple of seasons.
Monday night’s season premiere said goodbye to two athletes, but who topped the charts on the night?
Let’s break down all ten performances.
Chris Mazdzer and Witney Carson – Salsa
This was a solid if unspectacular performance. Chris has the moves, but there seemed to be a disconnect in the chemistry department between him and pro, Witney. That will need to be addressed if they have any hope of remaining in the competitive loop.
Judges’ Score: 21/30
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Lindsay Arnold – Cha-Cha
Kareem is hands down one of Dancing with the Stars Season 26’s weakest contestants. He struggled in the rehearsals, and that’s because it’s so apparent that he’s out of his comfort zone.
There’s no getting away from it, but Kareem could stick around with the popular vote. He was a real hoot.
Judges’ Score: 17/30
Jennie Finch and Keo Motsepe – Foxtrot
There was no spark between these two and that resulted in a performance that felt more like something the duo had to do but didn’t really want to. They could be good together, but they need to work on their movements.
Judges’ Score: 21/30
Jamie Anderson and Artem Chigvintsev – Viennese Waltz
“I have no idea how to do anything I’m doing!” Jamie whined in the rehearsal, but she managed to turn in a better performance than we ever thought she would be able to. With some fine-tuning, she could emerge as a victor.
Judges’ Score: 19/30
Mirai Nagasu and Alan Bersten – Salsa
Mirai was a delight in both rehearsals and on the dance floor. She’s a likable competitor who knows how to dance and those are the ingredients for a successful tenure on this ABC hit.
Judges’ Score: 25/30
Arike Ogunbowale and Gleb Savchenko – Salsa
Arike is not up there with Mirai as one of the best, but she’s close. Her salsa was on point and had a lot of moments you would expect from someone much further into the competition.
Judges’ Score: 20/30
Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson – Cha-Cha
Did anyone really expect Adam to do anything other than succeed? He and Jenna wowed the crowd with chemistry, dancing, and most of all, synchronized movements. Oh yes, we may be looking at our winners already.
Judges’ Score: 24/30
Johnny Damon and Emma Slater – Foxtrot
Johnny is not great at performing. It was difficult to tell whether it was nerves or if it came down to his skill on the dancefloor. Either way, he will need to adapt quickly if he has any hope of making it through.
Judges’ Score: 18/30
Tonya Harding and Sasha Farber – Foxtrot
There was a myriad of debates online before the new season, and most of them involved Tonya being one of the first people to go. However, her performance was actually pretty decent, and she proved she deserved to stick around.
Judges’ Score: 23/30
Josh Norman and Sharna Burgess – Cha-Cha
Josh and Sharna may well be Adam and Jenna’s biggest competition. This performance was a real showstopper that felt like something you would see in a big budget spectacular. The set pieces were breathtaking.
Judges’ Score: 24/30
But which couples did not resonate with the audience?
Jamie and Artem, Johnny and Emma, and Tonya and Saha were the three in jeopardy.
Tonya and Sasha were swiftly sent to safety, meaning the other two were sent home.
Yes, two athletes bit the dust on night one.
Did the right people go home?
Dancing with the Stars continues Monday on ABC!
Friday, April 13, 2018
Dancing with the Stars Fans are Disgusted Over Casting of Tonya Harding
Dancing with the Stars announced its full cast for Season 26 on Good Morning America today.
A shortened season, upcoming episodes will feature 10 past and present athletes competing for the Mirrorball Trophy, with participants including:
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
The most famous women’s softball pitcher in history, Jennie Finch.
And Tonya Harding.
Yes, that Tonya Harding.
The very same Tonya Harding whose ex-husband confessed in 1994 to having masterminded an assault of Harding’s chief figure skating rival at the time, Nancy Kerrigan.
You can go look it up if you somehow aren’t familiar with this scandal:
Harding is VERY strongly believed to at the very least been aware of a plan to break Kerrigan’s kneecap just weeks prior to the Winter Olympics.
The former figure skater recently came out and admitted as much.
Despite Harding likely having played a role in severely injuring Kerrigan, and despite Harding showing absolutely no remorse in the years since, she has somehow been celebrated of late.
Heck, the disgraced ex-sports star even attended the Golden Globe Awards in January because a movie based on her life was nominated for Best Picture.
Fast forward a few months and Harding will now be placed in the spotlight on Dancing with the Stars.
She’ll be given a platform to resurrect her image… just one year after the show cast Kerrigan as a contestant!
We can’t imagine how Nancy must be feeling right about now, but we need not use our imagination when it comes to Twitter.
As you’re about to see below, social media users are aghast over ABC’s decision to team up with a basic criminal such as Harding.
“Have people forgotten what Tonya Harding did to Nancy Kerrigan? Why is she being celebrated and part of this show? I don’t get it. #DWTS,” wrote one disgruntled individual, while another added:
“I won’t be watching DWTS this season, I have no use for Tonya Harding who has no right being showcased anywhere other than in a jail cell.”
Shortly after the Kerrigan assault took place, Harding received three years probation and was sentenced to 500 hours of community service.
She was also assessed a $ 160,000 fine.
Three years later, she was banned for life by the U.S. Figure Skating Figure Skating Association from all sanctioned events for her involvement in the scandal.
What has she done to her a second shot at fame and fortune?
She sat back while a studio made a movie about her.
Truly, that’s all that has happened in the decades since.
This really is pretty disgusting.
Where do YOU stand on Tonya Harding going Dancing with the Stars?
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