Sean Avery and dancing partner Karina Smirnoff on DANCING WITH THE STARS - Season 18 - Week 2 | ©2014 ABC/Craig Sjodin

Stars: Nene Leakes, James Maslow, Danica McKellar, Sean Avery, Billy Dee Williams, Meryl Davis, Candace Cameron Bure, Cody Simpson, Drew Carey, Amy Purdy, Diana Nyad, Charlie White
Network: ABC, airs Mondays
Original Telecast: March 24th, 2014

The producers of DANCING WITH THE STARS are doing everything they can to mix things up this season, some good and some bad. Tonight they eliminated one couple in the middle of the show before they even danced – Diana Nyad & Henry Byalikov – and then allowed them to dance afterward. The twist was that there was another couple eliminated at the show’s end – Mr. Smiley face himself – Sean Avery & his unfortunate partner Karina Smirnoff. It’s no wonder he was ousted from the show – he always looked like he was about to kick someone’s ass, refusing to smile. Still, Billy Dee Williams & Emma Slater managed to extend their stay on the dance floor after dismal scores last week – 15. But, will they be able to hold on next week with the same disappointing scores? The STAR WARS fans are the only ones who can save them now. The top spot was owned by three couples this week who earned 25 points – Meryl David & Maks Chmerkovskiy, James Maslow & Peta Murgatroyd, and Charlie White & Sharna Burgess.

Candace Cameron Bure (actress) her partner Mark Ballas
Emotional and jerky. Len Goodman said her Rumba was a little too aggressive. Carrie Ann Inaba thought she still has a lot of potential. Bruno Tonioli said it was a difficult dance for week two.
Scores: Inaba –7, Goodman –7, Tonioli – 7, Harland – 8

NeNe Leakes (reality TV star) and her partner Tony Dovolani
She is enthusiastic. Inaba said she needed to show bigger arms. Goodman called her Jive cute. Tonioli said she can shimmy.
Scores: Inaba – 7, Goodman – 7, Tonioli – 7, Harland – 7

Cody Simpson (singer/actor) and his partner Witney Carson
Not his dance. Inaba said it all came together in his Tango. Goodman thought it could be a little more tight. Tonioli said it was compelling.
Scores: Inaba –7, Goodman – 7, Tonioli – 8,  Harland – 7

Billy Dee Williams (actor) and his partner Emma Slater
Light on content.  Inaba said he didn’t miss a step in his Tango. Goodman said it didn’t have enough attack. Tonioli called it minimal.
Scores: Inaba – 5, Goodman – 5, Tonioli – 5, Harland – 5

Charlie White (Olympian) and his partner Sharna Burgess
He is a good leader leader. Inaba called his Tango fabulous. Goodman told him he broke hold when he shouldn’t have. Tonioli said he loved it.
Scores: Inaba – 9, Goodman – 7, Tonioli – 9, Harland – 9

Diana Nyad (athlete) and his partner Henry – ELIMINATED

Sean Avery (hockey player) and his partner Karina Smirnoff
-ELIMINATED

Drew Carey (actor/TV host) and his partner Cheryl Burke
He has very little hip action. Inaba said he could have had a higher score in his Jive. Goodman said it was fun to watch. Tonioli said he is a consummate stage animal.
Scores: Inaba – 7, Goodman – 7, Tonioli – 7, Harland – 7

 Amy Purdy (Olympian) and her partner Derek Hough
She goofed up but still impressed. Goodman said she used every music nuance in her Swing dance. Inaba thought they were very synchronized. Tonioli said she was a knock out.
Scores: Inaba – 8, Goodman – 8, Tonioli – 8, Harland – 8

Danica McKellar (actress) and her partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Very good! Inaba said she dominated her Samba. Goodman told her to straighten her legs. Tonioli said she was beautiful to look at.
Scores: Inaba – 8, Goodman – 8, Tonioli – 8, Harland – 8

Meryl Davis (Olympian) and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy
So cool! Inaba said she shined. Goodman said that Swing had wings. Tonioli called it a extravaganza.
Scores: Inaba -8, Goodman – 9, Tonioli – 8, Harland – 9

James Maslow (singer/actor) and his partner Peta Murgatroyd
Sexy and hot! Inaba said daaaamn! Goodman said his Salsa was full on. Tonioli said more of that please.
Scores: Inaba – 9, Goodman – 8, Tonioli – 8, Harland – 8

Who Went Home: Diana Nyad & Henry Byalikov and Sean Avery & Karina Smirnoff
Who Has Legs To Take Home The Mirror Ball: It’s the Olympians (Meryl and Charlie vs. the TV stars (Danica and Candace)

Related: DANCING WITH THE STARS Recap – Season 18 – Week 1 – Premiere and a Star Wars Dance

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