TV Review: DANCING WITH THE STARS – Season 12 – Week 10

By PAMELA HARLAND / Contributing Editor

Posted: May 24th, 2011 / 08:26 AM

Well, it’s almost over. Season 12 of DANCING WITH THE STARS has been a very sporadic, entertaining year with many people taking turns at being the front runner. Alas, it all came to an end in a very anti-climatic manner.

None of the freestyles were mind blowing and yet the judges gave Hines Ward and Chelsea Kane perfect 30s, almost like it was expected. Kirstie Alley fared as well, no better, as she did in the semi finals with a 27 for her freestyle – still never achieving a perfect 30, meaning her chances of winning are almost nonexistent.

The judges have always loved Ward and Kane and that’s who it all comes down to. So they are going full force with the two whom they put in the finals, oooing and ahhing all over them. Now the only question is – who do the fans love more? Tomorrow night – one last dance, a finale of returning duos and special guest stars and then finally the champion of season 12 crowned.

Chelsea Kane (Disney Channel Star) and her partner Mark Ballas
Wompy cheese comes to mind when I watch Kane do the Samba. She certainly can shake it but – what else ya got? Len Goodman liked what he was watching. Bruno Tonioli thought it was super sexy. Carrie Ann Inaba hollered hot hot hot!
Scores: Inaba – 10, Goodman – 9, Tonioli – 10, PH – 8

The moment you’ve all been waiting for – the freestyle of Kane and Ballas. It was certainly out there. A little too much for me. Surprisingly, it was NOT too much for Goodman who thought it was fantastic. Tonioli thought they pushed the limits. And Inaba said they went beyond expectations.

Scores: Inaba – 10, Goodman – 10, Tonioli – 10, PH – 8

Total – 59

Hines Ward (Football Star) and his partner Kym Johnson

Ward’s Quickstep was performed as a sharp dressed man having some fun. Inaba, of course, loved it. Goodman thought it wasn’t quite there yet. Tonioli said you got it right for him.

Scores: Inaba – 10, Goodman – 9, Tonioli – 10, PH – 9

The half time show Ward has been waiting for, starring himself as the freestyle entertainment. He did tricky moves and difficult lifts, and all kinds of tricks. I guess that’s what it’s about. For me, eh, eh. No one bowled me over. Of course, Inaba was pleased saying it was great. Goodman thought they gave it their all. Tonioli commended him on being such an incredible crowd pleaser.

Scores: Inaba –10, Goodman – 10, Tonioli – 10, PH – 9

Total – 59

Kirstie Alley (Actress) and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Alleys’ Samba was a little awkward and stiff but as always fun, just not good enough. Tonioli thought she conquered the arena. Inaba loved what she did. Goodman applauded her on a different type of Samba.

Scores: Inaba – 9, Goodman – 9, Tonioli – 9, PH – 8

As for her freestyle, well, it was a good effort for sure. Alley and Chmerkovskiy tried everything they could think of that they thought Alley could pull off. Some of it worked and some of it had too many stops and starts to it. Tonioli told her he respected her. Goodman was glad they took risks. Inaba thought Alley was the new poster child for life as it should be lived.

Scores: Inaba – 9, Goodman – 9, Tonioli – 9, PH – 8

Total – 54

Who is going to win? It’s a tight race between Ward and Kane but I think Ward has the bigger fan base! Stay tuned!

UPDATE: Who won DANCING WITH THE STARS – Season 12 – CLICK HERE

Click on any photo below to see the gallery of tonight’s dances and performers.

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