I felt the same way the first 1/2 of this season. But now I see her loosening up, and starting to actually have a little fun. She's starting to treat Derek like he's more than just her pool boy, or someone who was hired to cut the grass, and I'm starting to see a different side of her altogether.I think it just took some time for her to feel comfortable with this whole thing. I remember Kelly Monaco saying that she didn't even want anyone knowing she was on this show at first-she was so embarrassed, and horrified at how awful she'd be! But once she started realizing how much fun it could be, and getting closer to her partner, and respecting the efforts he took, she excelled. I think the same thing is going on with Jenny. I think she didn't really take this too seriously at first, was embarrassed, and a bit shy, and IMHO, felt a bit too good for this whole thing. But now I see her differently, and have actually thrown a few votes her way.
I agree that Jennie has been acting a bit strange for a television actor. I like many of her dances, but she makes the strangest faces and please tell me what's wrong with her jaws moving all the time? Does the producer not tell her to stop jaw jacking and licking her lips all the time in the camera, its not attractive. It seems to me that Jennie has issue with her confidene and self-esteem to continously put herself down. This is a competition not a counseling session...she needs to act more competitive and sound like a winner. The episode this week topped them all...right before the judges gave the scores she blurts out this unattractive "BOO!" followed by a silly giggle and starts swinging mock punches at the camera....What was that about? That was not appropriate behavior for someone who looks as nice as she does.
Just my opinions...would like to know what you all think about this.