Stars: Drew Lachey, Emmitt Smith, Gilles Marini, Kelly Monaco, Melissa Rycroft, Bristol Palin, Apolo Anton Ohno, Helio Castroneves, Kirstie Alley, Shawn Johnson, Sabrina Bryan
Network: ABC, airs Mondays, Tuesdays
Original Telecast: October 8th, 2012
DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL-STARS is truly a whole new kind of dance off! The caliber of dances tonight were off the charts good! I mean season finale good! Trying to juice up the show, the producers allowed the stars to choreograph the dances tonight as the creative directors of their and their partner’s moves. It worked smashingly! Most of the stars embraced the idea of being in control and it wildly benefited them all. Leading the pack tonight was a tie between Melissa Rycroft & Tony Dovolani and Kelly Monaco & Val Chmerkovskiy, each scoring a 27. Right on their tails were Shawn Johnson & Derek Hough with a spectacular Quickstep that the judges called the best dance they’ve ever seen on any of the 15 shows. But, because they broke some of the rules their score reflected that with a still not too shabby 26.5.
Then in an amazing four-way tie were Helio Castroneves & Chelsie Hightower, Gilles Marini & Peta Murgatroyd, Apolo Anton Ohno & Karina Smirnoff, and Sabrina Bryan & Louis Van Amstel with 25.5. Emmitt Smith & Cheryl Burke received a 25 while Kirstie Alley & Maks Chmerkovskiy and Drew Lachey & Anna Trebunskaya each scored a 24. Rounding the 11 contestants out was Bristol Palin & Mark Ballas with a 22.5. It’s painfully obvious from looking at the scores that some duos are allowed more flexibility than others.
And for some reason it seems the judges are gunning for Lachey & Trebunskaya’s exit. They opened the show with a show stopping, fully energized crowd pleaser and yet they were only given decent numbers. Even Lachey looked surprised at their under enthusiasm. What gives? He knocked the socks off the audience and yet he ended up tied for second to last? Clearly they want him gone and if they have their way Palin & Ballas will also be joining them tomorrow night for the double elimination.
Drew Lachey (singer) and his partner Anna Trebunskaya
This is the hottest number he has ever done! Len Goodman thought his Cha Cha Cha was terrific. Carrie Ann Inaba said it was tight and precise. Bruno Tonioli called him Magic Mike!
Scores: Inaba – 8, Goodman – 8, Tonioli – 8, Harland – 8.5
Melissa Rycroft (TV reality star) and her partner Tony Dovolani
Wow! She did a very tricky routine extremely well! Goodman said that’s what he’s talking about. Tonioli called out – shake me! Inaba said everything about her Samba was fantastic.
Scores: Inaba – 9, Goodman – 9, Tonioli – 9, Harland – 9
Helio Castroneves (racecar driver) and his partner Chelsie Hightower
He slipped on her dress but no one does pin stripes quite like Helio! Goodman called his Quickstep top notch. Tonioli said it started with a blast. Inaba was bummed about the dress but happy about the dance.
Scores: Inaba – 8.5, Goodman – 8.5, Tonioli – 8.5, Harland – 8.5
Kelly Monaco (actress) and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy
Strong performance but don’t get cocky girl! Inaba said she smacked that Paso Doble’s booty. Goodman said she had terrific expressions. Tonioli said he was tingling with pleasure.
Scores: Inaba – 9, Goodman – 9, Tonioli – 9, Harland – 8.5
Apolo Anton Ohno (Olympic speed skater) and his partner Karina Smirnoff
He proved he too can be sexy! Goodman said he had great musicality in his Foxtrot. Inaba thought it was absolutely stunning. Tonioli called it classy.
Scores: Inaba – 9, Goodman – 8, Tonioli – 8.5, Harland – 9
Emmitt Smith (Ex-NFL’er) and his partner Cheryl Burke
Strong! The humble juice he drank last week worked! Goodman said he has great presence. Tonioli thought his Paso Doble put him back in the game. Inaba called him the human torpedo.
Scores: Inaba – 7.5, Goodman – 7.5, Tonioli – 7.5, Harland – 7.5
Shawn Johnson (Olympic gymnast) and her partner Derek Hough
Spectacular! Goodman loved it but pointed out that they did in fact break some rules. Tonioli called them the Incredibles! Inaba said they gave her happy feet while dancing the Quickstep.
Scores: Inaba – 9, Goodman – 8, Tonioli – 9.5, Harland – 9
Sabrina Bryan (actress) and her partner Louis Van Amstel
Nailed it! Goodman said her Paso Doble was full of risks. Tonioli said it was full of maximum fire power. Inaba was a little disappointed saying there was nothing new about it.
Scores: Inaba – 8.5, Goodman – 8.5, Tonioli – 8.5, Harland – 9
Kirstie Alley (actress) and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Fun! Fun! Fun! Goodman said she had the whole package. Inaba said the Cha Cha Cha was her best dance ever. Tonioli said it was the most fun he’s had yet!
Scores: Inaba – 8, Goodman – 8, Tonioli – 8, Harland – 8
Gilles Marini (actor) and his partner Peta Murgatroyd
Sex in the ballroom! Goodman said he performed the Tango soooo well. Inaba said he is good at the drama. Tonioli called him 50 Shades of Gilles!
Scores: Inaba – 8.5, Goodman – 8.5, Tonioli – 8.5, Harland – 8.5
Bristol Palin (TV reality star) and her partner Mark Ballas
Stiff at times but pretty solid. Goodman called her Paso Doble the best she’s ever done. Tonioli agreed and Inaba told her she is proving herself a worthy competitor.
Scores: Inaba – 7.5, Goodman – 7.5,Tonioli – 7.5, Harland – 7.5
Who’s going home: I think the judges are gunning for Lachey and maybe Palin.
Who Has Legs To Take Home The Mirror Ball: Hmmmm… Rycroft & Dovolani or Bryan & Van Amstel!
Stay tuned!
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