Gather round everyone, it's Story Time! Or at least that's what the judges want from our couples tonight........

Fair warning, though, the resident Reality DAW has already openly declared that her dance will tell the tale of her previous marriage that was documented for said RTV show........

Many barf bags are on standby for that one.........

Pillows are also on standby in case of 'overheats', shall we say?

This week's dances will be the Waltz, Paso Doble, and the Quickstep, according to an ABC affiliate's getting ready story.....

• RE: DWTS 10 Episode 4 ECST,Snidget, 07:11 PM, 04-05-10
• RE: DWTS 10 Episode 4 ECST,Estee, 07:23 PM, 04-05-10
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• Steps intro figuring....,vince3, 08:05 PM, 04-05-10
• *surveys outfits*,Estee, 08:05 PM, 04-05-10
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• Pros demonstration,vince3, 08:06 PM, 04-05-10
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• Drink of the night,whimsey, 08:10 PM, 04-05-10
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• Evan and Anna,vince3, 08:14 PM, 04-05-10
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• Buzz and Ashly,vince3, 08:20 PM, 04-05-10
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    • I was actually going to say --,Estee, 08:28 PM, 04-05-10
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• Jake and Chelsie,vince3, 08:32 PM, 04-05-10
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• Hoo boy,vince3, 08:38 PM, 04-05-10
• Niecy and Louis,vince3, 08:44 PM, 04-05-10
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  • "I'm still in that boat.",Estee, 08:50 PM, 04-05-10
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• GACK,Snidget, 08:51 PM, 04-05-10
• When's the Finale this season?,vince3, 08:52 PM, 04-05-10
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• Chad and Cheryl,vince3, 08:55 PM, 04-05-10
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• Pamela and Damian,vince3, 09:06 PM, 04-05-10
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    • RE: Pamela and Damian,vince3, 10:23 PM, 04-05-10
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• Aiden and Edyta,vince3, 09:11 PM, 04-05-10
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• RE: DWTS 10 Episode 4 ECST,vince3, 09:28 PM, 04-05-10
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• Kate and Tony,vince3, 09:40 PM, 04-05-10
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  • RE: Kate and Tony,vince3, 09:48 PM, 04-05-10
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  • Dear Bruno,,Estee, 09:51 PM, 04-05-10
• Nicole and Derek,vince3, 09:56 PM, 04-05-10
  • RE: Nicole and Derek,Snidget, 09:58 PM, 04-05-10
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• Thank you, vince,whimsey, 10:03 PM, 04-05-10
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Please don't make poor Tony wear one of those awful Ed Hardy shirts.

It's nice to know Kate's been reading the update threads, since we obviously inspired the upcoming History Of Kate's Divorce In Two Minutes.

Or maybe it's just the only story she's capable of lying about telling.

Dear Kate: No. (There, that should drive her insane.)

DWTS actually won the ratings last week? Simon must be pissed.......

WTF with Nicole/Derek in the Navy sailor suits? Ai ya.

Also, I have a bad feeling about seeing Buzz with all of those medals.........

And Kate just confirmed that they'll be doing the Paso as I thought due to her outfit....... and it's going to be to Paparazzi? Oh boy.

So. Who wants to tell me the one about Nicole not using her sexuality?

See, the costume drives the meaning of the dance, interpreting the....

Got nothing.

of the dance styles and how they can tell a story of a couple ending in true love......

First the Waltz, then Paso Doble and finally the Quickstep......

I'm not even gonna figure out the song(s)

One was the new Black Eyed Peas song Meet Me Halfway but I had a hard time getting even that.

I was too busy watching the dance, didn't get the music.

Drink of the night

Brandy

snack of the night

Blackened salmon, brussel sprouts saued in olive oil, garlic and lemon

Sounds lovely.

Something to snack on while waiting for Vince to start the Evan subthread.

LAST EDITED ON 04-05-10 AT 08:15 PM (EST)

They overcome the potential size issues that men of his size have with the Jive........

Their story will be about them being husband and wife and he's angry about she being late........

Dancing the Quickstep to a song from Chicago (I can't figure out which one......)

Evan apparently has a few broken toes that he either got or found out about this week.......

Scores: 9-8-9 for a total of 26

I think it took him awhile to relax a bit. The first bit was like he was dancing by himself but then the partnering kicked in.

Was that a cartwheel?

It looked like that was what he was attempting........

I flipped to the back of the book, then flipped the book in the garbage. How is he getting consistent high scores? I've seen more spontaneity in the performance of a Viewmaster reel.

Maybe a peek at some fluidity, but still a bit stiff to me.

LAST EDITED ON 04-05-10 AT 08:21 PM (EST)

They've been in DFL through both week's performance scores......

The story is about a war hero coming home to his family.......

He's videoing his partner and another pro doing the dance....... so he could try to get the steps down more......

Dancing the Waltz to It's a Wonderful World

Another long start portion to allow a Buzz salute.......

Buzz makes videos with his phone and Blago can't even figure out how to text?

Being in the uniform really made that tin soldier not quite come all the way to life thing much more obvious.

A few places it seemed obvious she was having to lead him through some parts to me.

-- that if nothing else, he's more technologically proficient than the former governor of Illinois.

I know he's trying. But the 'success' part is elusive.

I missed last week's performance, wish I had missed this one.

You know I wouldn't have picked Buzz as the star most likely to turn part of their costume into a weapon.

*snort*

Tomorrow night's muscial guest will be Reba McEntire......

Scores: 5-4-4 for a total of 13.

Buzz had threatened to toss his hat at Len. Tom later suggests tossing the heavy duffel bag that he had at the beginning of the dance instead.....

Their theme is he's an archeologist/tomb raider and he finds Cleopatra!

Jake had to give himself some space to get away from his frustration, especially since some of her tone might be disrespectful? Hoo boy.

Dancing the Quickstep (not sure) to Walk Like an Egyptian (I'm hoping that the rest are as accomadating with their song titles this week......)

Yep, it is "Walk Like an Egyptian"

So they had props and hieroglyphics projected onto the floor. Pimpage?

He still has the stiff and not quite the right posture/frame for me.

Oh good heavens, what else must they do to keep this sad man in the competition. Don't like him, don't like her.

Too much drama.

Last week he said "I'm not asking you, I'm telling you" and this week he said "her tone was disrespectful."

I don't watch the Bachelor, so I really only know him from this show and I really hate him. He seems to have a pretty inflated opinion of himself. These days, reality show people seem to think that they are truly bigger celebrities than anyone else. It's kind of creepy. I just can't wait until Spencer comes on this show.

I just can't wait until Spencer comes on this show.

And that sound you just heard was the ratings dropping below IAC. NBC may be that desperate, but ABC isn't that suicidal.

Design-A-Dance Update: Tango featuring Melissa Rycroft and Joey Fatone. Song to be voted on and then revealed tomorrow.....

Scores: 7-7-7 for a total of 21

Lock him in! Lock him in!

Two shots of Vienna: minus two thousand votes!

In the preview of the others' training footage, Pam is seen getting dance help from........ Charo!

Last week she proved that she could be graceful with a Fox Trot that impressed even Len......

Their story involves them being a couple in love during the 1960's, in which the society at that time wouldn't be accepting of a interracial couple very much........ Niecy said that she would be devastated if she couldn't be with her boyfriend due to societary rules..........

Dancing the Waltz to I'm Born Again? (AAAAARGH! I should know this song, I sang it in a music class in high school!)

Love him, love her, love the message.

Love, love, love.

I should know this song title too, I didn't know Louis was out?

Dance could have been better but the story was very nicely done.

I didn't know he was either....... apparently, though, he is, by the sounds of the Celebriquarium interview......... especially the marriage shot that I imagine was pointed toward Sacramento......

I didn't know either. Thought he was straight.

She might not be the best dancer, but I love her attitude. She seems to find the joy and fun in the dancing. So far, none of the silly drama, tears and fighting that is permeating this season.

If he wasn't out at the time of the episode, he basically came out on Chelsea Lately last December.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BhwEzLnKs4 around the 1:35 mark is when Louis is asked about his boyfriend being in attendance and they then show him.........

Also, Louis is on Twitter, too.......

Obviously Tom got the band's praising bribery check this week........

Scores: 7-7-7 for a total of 21.

*closes eyes*

Probably a good time to ask me why I hate America.

LAST EDITED ON 04-05-10 AT 09:00 PM (EST)

Why, oh, why do you hate Amerrica, Estee?

It's so hard to spell.

You're welcome.

Jackson's doctor on GMA promoting his Michael musta killed himself when I was out of the room story.

Gah!

Because I just saw an ad for Smucker's Stars on Ice, and Evan will be in Pittsburgh on April 29th........

vince, that is a Thursday so he can do that date and still practice his dancing. Anna will probably be in Pittsburgh practicing with him that day. They might even introduce her at the show that night and do a little shameless plugging for DWTS and/or votes.

I understand that, but I highly doubt that Pittsburgh will be the only stop of that tour....... and especially if they have like 3 or 4 nights worth of shows in a row.........

LAST EDITED ON 04-06-10 AT 07:13 AM (EST)

link

Like lot of the stars he'd planning on doing both, the link has how they will adapt his Stars On Ice schedule while he is still on DWTS.

Futon Critic has the Finale on May 25th

Hmmm. So if we see him do a triple lutz or something similar on the dance floor one week we'll know why, then...........

Their story is about him trying to seduce her but she doesn't want any part of it....... art imitating life, if you believe Chad.......

He's got a personalized Matador's jacket with "Ochocinco" on the back....... They turned the Celebriquarium into a Mexican bar for this number......

Dancing the Paso Doble to a Spanish language song that I've got no clue on.......

Oh spare me the name on the back of the jacket.

Although it gives me something to focus the hate on because he tries so hard to win me over in his video packages and sometimes almost does.

Definitely a passable job, this tends to be a good dance for the football players.

So what's more surprising: that he took the bull by the horns, or that he took the blame for the scores going backwards? When he dedicates himself and takes a task seriously, his skill starts to climb -- it's just a question of how long he can keep it up.

And who thinks he's starting to really want more than a dance partnership with Cheryl?

Bruno declares that he "released the Kracken" but he also danced like the Kracken at times, too..........

Scores: 7-6-7 for a total of 20.

Her scores wowed the judges, but they were in the Bottom Two!

She never considered the voting part.......

She's playing a gypsy princess Flamenco dancer who's in love with the bullfighter, but is opposed to him killing the bull......

Charo came in to help teach her some Flamenco moves, too....... her words had to be subtitled mostly, though........

Dancing the Paso Doble to Misunderstood?

I thought the song choice was weird too...

The Animals - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

Did she miss some steps in the side by side solo kind of thing in the middle?

She definitely throws herself into the character of the roles and has enough dancing talent she should stick around.

I think I may actually have to go vote.

Scores: 7-7-7 for a total fo 21.

I'm starting to worry that no matter what she does on the dance floor, the paddles are preset to 7s. The praise is increasing: the scores are not.

I believe her more and more, every time she performes. While I wish she was with my sweet Maks, I am warming too this Damien fellow.

Talk about your Dangerfield moments: when your own kids forget to vote...

I'm dialing. She deserves to be there over at least two others. It's the first time I've ever voted for a performer on this show and you can't stop me.

Solidarity now!

I choose to see Charo as making a Hiddenfeet endorsement.

I've filled up both my landline and my cell phone's vote allotment.

ABC.com's voting window closes at 11am EDT tomorrow, I think they said...........

Both landline and cell phone filled up here, too.

Right after his dance he puked backstage.........

Their story is he is painting the woman of his dreams and then she comes alive!

Edyta brought Aiden's family to the studio to celebrate his birthday!

Dancing the Quickstep to Hey Soul Sister

Why do I imagine the guys from Train are now lying on the ground twitching. And they wonder why Simon made a comment about DWTS murdering songs.

Gets my most improved of the night award so far.

I fear an Aiden vs. Jake battle.

Scores: 7-6-7 for a total of 20

I just came down with a severe case of the mehs.

His daughter's adorable, though.

she looks Just like her Daddy.....hopefully she's more charming

This has been a crazy week for Erin because she's now receiving death threats........

Maks wants to use a blindfold to help promote her trust in Maks........

She's very afraid of tumbling into the front row........

Dancing the Waltz to Will You Ever Learn to Love?

They started out with her able to see, and Maks blindfolded her before they started the 'hold' portion of the dance.....

Oh that is not going to make the obsessive kinky fan boys back off.

I think she dances better with the blindfold than she has when she can see.

Risk of the night -- it's just not going to pay off after Len announced his torpedo intentions.

And of course she has trust issues. Wouldn't you?

Scores: 8-7-8 for a total of 23

I so get this.

No matter what the danger, there is (in my world) a man who says makes you feel "I got this, no fear".

I really, really, really get Erin. Just sayin'.

Their story is about a love-hate relationship, which may or may not involve story portions about her previous marriage....... and may also involve her relationship with the paparazzi......

Tony had to call in an acting coach to help her become more a character in the dances because she is having problems letting her emotions coming through the mask on her face........

Dancing the Paso Doble to Paparazzi

Gah bah gee giieees gggggggrrrrr
*shudder*

ZombieGaga?

Only one more to go........

They are definitely trying to pimp her out, even though her dances are the true svck.......... twice next to last and last to dance so far in the three weeks.......

Worst than unfortunate ... just sad. Very, very sad.

um.....

really though, is she the least flexible contestant they've ever had? She dances like she's got a rod in her back and one in each limb. I think the tin man could do better....

That made the Dead Doll Dance look like a masterpiece.

She just plods. I don't think I've ever seen anyone move like that before. I actually think she was worse than Buzz tonight. Carrie just said it was odd and I agree. It is very uncomfortable to watch her. Please make her leave for our sake, Tony's sake and her sake.

LAST EDITED ON 04-06-10 AT 00:42 AM (EST)

Well, I thought that was what that song was called.......

The dance gets char-broiled by Carrie Ann and Len...... Bruno did appreciate the character, but the dancing was a definitive NOTSOMUCH!

Scores: 5-5-5 for a total of 15, and near the bottom of the barrel.

Next week we will have the Double Score Showdown: They will be giving one set of scores for performance........ and one set of scores for Technique!

That 15 might be the score that sticks a fork in Kate and pronounces her done. Only getting 2 points more than Buzz is not going to get the job done if the 2 of them are both in the bottom 2. I think Kate gets the ax this week and Buzz next week.

For Kate, 'super bitch from hell' is not a character.

They got the first 10s of the season......

Their story is about two sailors slacking off, so they decided to gather inspiration by being on a boat........ "I'm on top of the leaderboard!!!!!!!!!! For now......." *butt bump*

Nicole's terrified at times during practice.......

Dancing the Quickstep to Anything Goes (and if I remember correctly, it was used in a movie/musicals with a Naval theme......)

from wiki: Anything Goes is a farce set below decks on an ocean liner bound for London from New York.

I liked it and I don't care how grumpy it made Len.

I guess that lift was pretty illegal.

I just like lookin at her...rules be damned...

Len says that a load of Vaudeville....... There was a lift, they broke their hold......... they took the song's title way too literally....... expect 2 points in deductions across the board...... or not.

Carrie Ann, though, does want to see that dance on the Tour......

Scores: 8-6-9! for a total of 23!?!

Phone lines close at 10:30 EDT.

1-800-868-34## or text "Vote" to 34## with the ## representing the order they came out on the first night....... (Pamela was last out, so 11 for her......)

Deserved the pimp spot.

I hate to say it, but I'm with Len. It was fun, it was fast, it was energetic, and it was just fine except for Derek going for the Leo bit -- but it wasn't a quickstep. As a freeform dance, that's close to a 30: under the structure they were supposed to use, no.

Crazy night, great job.

Thanks guys! I really appreciate your play by play (and color commentary) since I missed the show tonight.