LAST EDITED ON 10-24-11 AT 09:15 PM (EST)

Everyone must dance twice. It is the return of the groups. If memory serves, this usually manages saves everyone in the higher scored group and someone from the lower scored group will. go. home.

Twice the opportunity for the judges to underscore whom they want and overscore their favorites. Lets see who will be among the saved and who they are revving up the bus for.

ETA: All dancing together, I depending on how they score this, but again, usually they can do something to really drop someone or elevate them.

• Intro,Snidget, 08:05 PM, 10-24-11
• Sister Act,Snidget, 08:07 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Sister Act,whimsey, 08:37 PM, 10-24-11
• Star Intro,Snidget, 08:11 PM, 10-24-11
• Drink of the night,whimsey, 08:15 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Drink of the night,Snidget, 08:16 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Drink of the night,Farmie, 08:17 PM, 10-24-11
    • RE: Drink of the night,whimsey, 08:25 PM, 10-24-11
      • RE: Drink of the night,Farmie, 08:27 PM, 10-24-11
        • RE: Drink of the night,qwertypie, 11:32 PM, 10-24-11
      • RE: Drink of the night,qwertypie, 11:30 PM, 10-24-11
• Rob and Cheryl,Snidget, 08:15 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Rob and Cheryl,whimsey, 08:18 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Rob and Cheryl,Snidget, 08:22 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Rob and Cheryl,Farmie, 08:25 PM, 10-24-11
    • RE: Rob and Cheryl,millie, 01:39 AM, 10-25-11
      • RE: Rob and Cheryl,JessicaRN, 10:28 AM, 10-25-11
• RE: DWTS 13 Episode #11 ECST,Farmie, 08:16 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: DWTS 13 Episode #11 ECST,Snidget, 08:16 PM, 10-24-11
    • RE: DWTS 13 Episode #11 ECST,Farmie, 08:23 PM, 10-24-11
• Nancy and Tristan,Snidget, 08:30 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Nancy and Tristan,Snidget, 08:35 PM, 10-24-11
• NAncy and Tristan,whimsey, 08:31 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: NAncy and Tristan,Farmie, 08:36 PM, 10-24-11
    • RE: NAncy and Tristan,millie, 01:41 AM, 10-25-11
      • RE: NAncy and Tristan,JessicaRN, 10:30 AM, 10-25-11
• David and Kym,Snidget, 08:45 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: David and Kym,Snidget, 08:48 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: David and Kym,whimsey, 08:48 PM, 10-24-11
• Kim and David,Farmie, 08:45 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Kim and David,millie, 01:43 AM, 10-25-11
    • RE: Kim and David,JessicaRN, 10:31 AM, 10-25-11
• Breaking News,Snidget, 08:50 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Breaking News,whimsey, 08:55 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Breaking News,Snidget, 08:55 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Breaking News,Farmie, 08:57 PM, 10-24-11
• Ricki and Derek,Snidget, 08:57 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Ricki and Derek,Snidget, 09:00 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Ricki and Derek,Farmie, 09:01 PM, 10-24-11
    • RE: Ricki and Derek,whimsey, 09:05 PM, 10-24-11
      • RE: Ricki and Derek,Farmie, 09:08 PM, 10-24-11
        • RE: Ricki and Derek,millie, 01:46 AM, 10-25-11
• Chaz and Lacey,Snidget, 09:09 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Chaz and Lacey,whimsey, 09:11 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Chaz and Lacey,Snidget, 09:13 PM, 10-24-11
    • RE: Chaz and Lacey,Farmie, 09:23 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Chaz and Lacey,Belle Book, 08:37 PM, 10-25-11
• Hope and Maks,Snidget, 09:24 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Hope and Maks,Farmie, 09:26 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Hope and Maks,Snidget, 09:30 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Hope and Maks,whimsey, 09:31 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Hope and Maks,Sagebrush Dan, 00:53 AM, 10-25-11
    • RE: Hope and Maks,millie, 01:54 AM, 10-25-11
• ooo Mad Maks,moonbaby, 09:24 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: ooo Mad Maks,whimsey, 09:27 PM, 10-24-11
    • I get the feeling,moonbaby, 09:30 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: ooo Mad Maks,Sagebrush Dan, 00:51 AM, 10-25-11
    • RE: ooo Mad Maks,Loree, 01:32 AM, 10-25-11
      • RE: ooo Mad Maks,millie, 02:02 AM, 10-25-11
    • RE: ooo Mad Maks,qwertypie, 03:42 AM, 10-25-11
  • RE: ooo Mad Maks,JessicaRN, 10:35 AM, 10-25-11
    • RE: ooo Mad Maks,Sagebrush Dan, 11:13 AM, 10-25-11
• Hi Snidget!,Sagebrush Dan, 09:27 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Hi Snidget!,Snidget, 09:32 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Hi Snidget!,qwertypie, 11:37 PM, 10-24-11
• Problem I Have,Farmie, 09:31 PM, 10-24-11
• J.R. and Karina,Snidget, 09:36 PM, 10-24-11
  • That,moonbaby, 09:38 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: J.R. and Karina,Snidget, 09:40 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: J.R. and Karina,whimsey, 09:40 PM, 10-24-11
    • RE: J.R. and Karina,Farmie, 09:42 PM, 10-24-11
      • RE: J.R. and Karina,millie, 02:05 AM, 10-25-11
• Kristin Chenowith,Snidget, 09:46 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Kristin Chenowith,Farmie, 09:47 PM, 10-24-11
    • RE: Kristin Chenowith,Snidget, 09:54 PM, 10-24-11
• Group Dance,Snidget, 09:53 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Group Dance,Snidget, 10:02 PM, 10-24-11
    • RE: Group Dance,Snidget, 10:04 PM, 10-24-11
      • RE: Group Dance,JessicaRN, 10:37 AM, 10-25-11
  • RE: Group Dance,whimsey, 10:02 PM, 10-24-11
• Thanks, Snidget,whimsey, 10:06 PM, 10-24-11
  • RE: Thanks, Snidget,toad8098, 11:06 PM, 10-24-11
    • RE: Thanks, Snidget,Round Robin, 03:15 AM, 10-25-11

Salute to Broadway, Challenge of Two Dances. Backstage Jitters.

Live, Dancing with the Stars.

200th show a couple of nights ago.

Why do I keep hearing Brook's new name is Brook Burke-Sharpei?

*snort* Sharpei *snort*

Now that's gonna stick!

Kristin Chenowith performs later, how much filler can we put in a performance night, do they not have any 30 minute shows they can use?

DaDa Da Da Da Boop.

Individual routine to a Broadway song, dance side by side so sounds like one group dance.

Drink of the night

Natural, Gérard Bertrand, Rosé, Grenache, Sud De France

snack of the night

Jumbo lump crab cakes, crispy calamari, sauteed Swiss chard

Yummy, you can cook for me anytime.

Please pass me the crispy calamari.

Farmie

Coming right up! Would you like wine or there's also icy, cold beer?

Wine please!

Farmie! WOOT!

icy, icy cold beer. Wait! I have a Grasshopper wheat ale in my hand right now! Life is good!

Walk Like A Man Cha Cha
From the Broadway Show Jersey Boys. (thanks google)

Rob wants to vibrate like Maks. Mmmmmm vibrating Maks...

Oh, dance after the break.

Rob shows improvement, but Cheryl was leading him around the floor.

Stairs in the middle, start on the stairs.

Walk like a man, dance like a frog. I don't think he did well at all. Just something awkward about that.

Audience liked it.

Len. Clean, precise, good timing (sisters yelling it was a nine) Each dance has new challenges, it has to have rhythm, it wasn't cheeky and oily, but starchy.

Bruno, it has to be there, there, there, there. It was adequate, but it should have impact and power. Listen to Mama.

Carrie Ann. Not as great as last week, more charisma than ever before. Not quite the man, on the cusp, late college bloomer.

8~7~7 for 22 out of 30.

Rob has grown on me but I think those scores were a little high. Carrie Ann definitely has a crush on him.

The dance was nice. Wish some could shut-up his sister Khole, Len looked at her like are you for real!

I now like Rob because we have seen him separate from his family. When his mom came through the door, I instantly disliked him again. The family has to take Rob's moment and make it all about them.

Hi, Snidget. I'm here keeping you company; it's not often I can watch and be here too.

Farmie

*twirls*

Woo Hoo!

Thanks for the twirl!

From Monty Python's Spam-a-lot
Phantom of the Opera guy popped through the curtain behind them on the throw to commercial.

Nancy accuses of him of trying to screw her up since she is asking for more difficulty.

Dancing the Foxtrot to Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

I hate to say it but they did a pretty good job of that. Although his skip hops looked way more girly than hers.

Bruno, Nancy Dance-a-lot. Loved the pythonesque twist. Captured the feel of the musical but did a fox trot well done.

Carrie Ann. You showed me. That was a show stopper, excellent.

Len. Smile on Len's face. More flair less care, much more personality came out. Certain amount has to be in hold, posture wasn't there. Like the razzle dazzle,

Bruno and Len arguing.

Let Tristan talk Nancy

9~7~8 24 out of 30

LAST EDITED ON 10-24-11 AT 08:32 PM (EST)

Sorry, jumped the gun. Still can't get into Nancy - but love Tristian.

I agree but at least that dance showed a little personality.

They did a nice job, but not worth a 9 from CA

I have liked her so much more than I ever thought that I could. It is hard to get her TV personality and TV "face" out of my mind whenever she is on camera.

During throw, Tom says they invited Carson back. He is the creative director for the group dance. Group dance rehearsal footage. Carson got to hug Maks.

David is excited about the Jazz Hands.

Quickstep to We Go Together from Grease.

LAST EDITED ON 10-24-11 AT 08:49 PM (EST)

Does the cartwheel thingy count as a lift?

Streamer cannon at the end.

Could have stood to be more precise for me.

Carrie Ann. Performance lived up to the expectations we had. You guys were out of sync. Posture fantastic, just got to be in sync.

Len, rough around the edges, High energy, full on and fun.

Bruno. Like a teenager on spring break, live wire. Energy up there, got everyone going.

8~7~8 23 out of 30

LAST EDITED ON 10-24-11 AT 08:50 PM (EST)

I really like David, but that just won't cut it with Ricki and JR doing the same dance. Too bad. I'm sure he'll hang around, though.

eta: Definitely better than Nancy and Rob, IMO.

That was fun. He's not my favorite but he has a good time.

Awww... Their dance was cute.

David just cracks me up whenever he speaks and I'm not sure if he is trying to or not. He is so earnest and appreciative. I like this couple.

Cut Brook off.

Shooting at Cape Fear Highschool earlier today and they are having a briefing. 15 year old girl shot. Survived surgery. Two teens in custody.

Oh, my, that is terrible.

Back during the commercial break.

Sad news. I pray she will be ok.

Dancing to a song from Guys and Dolls.

Derek going to be hard on her because that makes her better.

Quickstep to Luck Be A Lady Tonight.

LAST EDITED ON 10-24-11 AT 09:01 PM (EST)

I got tired watching that.

Standing O from Carrie Ann and Bruno.

Len. You don't need luck if you have talent. Proved your talent. You were flying. Being picky about her head position. I loved it.

Bruno. Impeccable style, outstanding choreography, showmanship, fit like a glove. Interpretation of the music beyond belief.

Carrie Ann. Beautiful to see poetry in motion, everything a number should be. Tony award.

10~9~10 29 out of 30.

That was good but the end seemed out of sync to me but I'm not a dancer...just a J.R. fan : ).

I agree, Farmie. I want to make Ricki Jennifer Grey, but I just can't. Great job, though and she deserves top props.

I don't want to take anything away from Ricki. She is a great dancer. I just feel like the judges are over-propping her.

Like their dance, but not as much as I liked JR's

Phantom of the Opera.

Gah Lacey's Pants do something really weird visually on my TV and vibrate. *twitch*

Dancing the Tango to the main theme, I think.

Kinda sluggish and dragging, but Chaz looks great in the outfit.

Dancing with the mask on.

Bruno. Chaz, my darling, a different kind of phantom. Needed to be dark, like a panther stalking. This character didn't fit you.

Carrie Ann. Agree a little bit, each person has their own journey. Most aggressive I've seen you. At week 6 want to see more content.

Len. First rule is get through the routine, you did it, and you are trying your hardest. The hold should be tighter, little more aggressive, stepping though your heels. Didn't suit your personality, but well done.

7~6~6 total of 19

I thought it was better than the scores reflect.

This reminds me of the time Sara Evans did the paso doble to "The Phantom of the Opera." She wasn't too good at it either. I wondered then why someone who was actually good couldn't get a song from my favorite musical! And now I'm wondering the same thing. Chaz just wasn't good enough.

Belle Book

Lots of Rehearsal drama. She thinks he is on the verge of giving up on her.

Dancing the Rumba to Seasons of Love from Rent

Ughhhhhhhhhhh...I don't get it. I thought that was good.

That heavy knitted poncho does not do her any favors in this dance. Something flowier would be better.

Carrie Ann. I see all the effort, for the first time saw you relaxing and trusting your natural sexiness. Sometimes forced the move a little. Improvement and more to work on.

Len. At a loss. I never lost faith in you. There is so much there, just hasn't come out. Thought the boots didn't help. Worst dance of the season. Maks encourages the boos. Len says half the fault is yours. The audience likes the effect, I've been in the business blah blah blah, Maks goes off about how much effort and their judgmental comments and he is protecting his partner.

Bruno. Tried to tell a story, worked at times. The rumba never stops moving. Not lack of effort, but didn't quite gel.

Halloween special night next week.

7~6~7 for 20 out of 30.

Maks says it is his show and he makes it what it is. He is a little tired of the way they are being judged.

I get the impression Hope doesn't want to be here, and I'm curious who's voting for her - maybe the Maks folks? Well tonight's tirade took care of that.

Hope was much better than Len said. She's danced worse than this.

Lol, didn't care for this dance at all. Tomorrow the bottom 2 imo will be Chaz and Hope. 1 point seperate's them, I believe Chaz has a bigger fanbase, so I think Hope will be going home.

LAST EDITED ON 10-24-11 AT 09:27 PM (EST)

LOL

It's his show, he helps make it what it is, he's tired of some being judged for effort and others being judged by heels (his partner's boots, Len said those boots had something to do with how she was dancing?)

Holy ego, Batman! What is he trying to do?? There has to be something else going on.

based on how Len said he hadn't given up on her that maybe he did tell her that at some point and it got Maks irked enough to call Len on it during the live show? Pure speculation on my part.

Go Maks Go!!!!!

My DH doesn't pay alot of attention to this show. And he cheered Maks tonight. He said Maks finally told the judges what they deserved to be told.

Maksim is Maksim, DWTS is not going to change and neither is Maksim.

I'm thinking I have a storyline idea for "Strictly Ballroom 2"

I wonder if Derek has an opinion about "Mak's Show." Even before this, I think Hope looks strangely clunky. I don't think Len was basing he judging on her boots, so much as on the way they forced her to step flat-footed.

Apparently both Derek and Lacey agreed with Maks, but Derek thought Maks shouldn't have said anything, whereas Lacey seemed glad he did.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/10/25/dancing-with-the-stars-maks-chmerkovskiy-len-goodman/

Hasn't started here yet, but I thought I'd say hi.

Hi!
*cross country waves*

Hey you! It's going on here,now.

I really don't like that the stars are judged on the choreography. The stars don't have any control over it. I would rather the star be judged on the choreography they are given.

She says most ambitious routine she has ever attempted.

Dancing the Quickstep to music from Chicago

was great!

That was happy, I think I like Ricki's better, but this was still really good.

Len. You are truly relentless. Takes about Helio.

Bruno, rip roaring 11 o'clock number that makes this show a hit.

Carrie Ann, Bob Fosse would be proud, give you guys another Tony.

All of us are stepping up, and everying is chasing us says JR.

10~9~10 29 out of 30.

He is a machine! I am so cheering JR on!

Me too, Whimsey.

Best dance of the night! Love this team!

Medly of hits.

It's amazing that a big voice comes out of such a small person.

Yep, no idea how she crams that big ol' voice into such a tiny body.

Tom was going to talk to Kristin a bit more, but Len and Maks fought and well that's live theater.

Kevin Maher doing the group number, and in comes Carson.

Big Spender/Money Money

They like sneaking up on Chaz and making him jump.

Crash pads to practice the lifts.

Dance after the break.

Are we going to run over? I know it is usually scheduled until 1 after, but usually they can get it all in on time...

Oh.The.Drama.

Won't be scoring, but the judges will comment.

Girls on the stairs, guys at tables on the floor.

JR gets the first solo
Then David, Hope, Chaz, Ricki, Rob, Grace,

Some of those lifts were less than graceful.

I forgot I was a minute or two behind as I didn't get started right.

Len liked the lifts,
Bruno, Get right to the point, Money gets you going. Especially rob.
Carrie Ann, see all your personalities, Nancy gets a bonus point for her special move.

Recap.

I thought the lift that Rikki and Derek did was pretty funny. For a moment, it looked like Rikki was going to get stuck upside down, with her legs awkwardly wrapped around his neck.

LAST EDITED ON 10-24-11 AT 10:05 PM (EST)

Well, first I thought, "What's the point?". Then I thought, "At least we don't have the scoring craziness of last seasons".

You are the best neighbor ever!

I think it's time for either Chaz or Nancy to go, but based on Maks' little rant, it might be Hope.

Chaz was the worst, but I fear that Max ripping Len a new a$$hole will cost Hope in judges' screwings the rest of the season, as I fear it might have tonight. If the viewers let Len get away with his bull$hit and send Hope home instead of Chaz, it will cement this season as the biggest travesty in the history of DWTS.