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Topic: Dancing With The Stars - 5/13/08 - THE FINALISTS ARE....


Topic Posted by: W.E.
Date Posted: Tue May 13 22:48:02 2008
Additional Comments:

Coming down to the wire, just one more week...sniff.

Jason says he loves Len (for the 10) and he's like a play cousin and feels he (Jason) is high octane.
Cristian says Bruuuuuno for his score.
Kristi and Mark send kisses to Bruno and Carrie (not Len, hee) and they pray for votes and have hopes for the freestyle.
Marissa wanted MORE leaps but missed the ONE she had.

Encore Dance: Kristi and Mark's Tango and it's just as wonderful as last night.

The Juniors: Aaron & Rashell have friends with banners and think we're famous. Kym Johnson visits their rehearsal to assist them. He says win or lose we're on TV but winning would be best part. They dance to Mr. Postman. It's adorable and quite entertaining (the criteria) but is it the most entertaining? We shall see.
Len: fantastic, sharp, crisp - little bums flying everywhere (lol)!!
Bruno: sharp and precise arm placement.
Carrie: so cute. Loved it, adorable together.

Samantha has a cute moment with our top four backstage and Tom pretends to cry.

25th ANNIVERSARY SALUTE TO THRILLER: It had some classic MJ moments, some really ODD moments but suffice to say whether you like MJ or not only Michael Jackson can do justice to MJ!! It deserves the tribute but fell short. JMVHO!!

Tom forgets to put the mic to his mouth to say welcome back then does and quips I'm new - such a natural comedic force this guy!

#2 Juniors: Jaryd & Cara: 10 and under. Cara is met by strangers and their school gives them a pep rally and they sign autographs. Maksim visits their rehearsal to assist (Cara says he's cute - YA THINK??). They dance their SAMBA to Istanbul [Not] Constantinople (??). Loved her mouthing the words. They are a smidge more entertaining than #1 team. Tom asks for an autograph and she writes a novel so he must stop her so we can continue - it is only an hour show afterall.
Carrie: choked up. perfect blend of entertainment and technique.
Len: I'd rather watch you than the big ones.
Bruno: adorable and totally entertaining.

#3 Juniors: Bradon & Brittany - 13 and under. Their friends went all out for them especially his baseball team (who ribbed him). Ms. Ashly Delgrosso visits them. She was their teacher and is looking FINE (hope she returns) great to see her. They are smooth, elegant and technically on top. Gonna be hard to beat this team - they're my choice. WOW!
Bruno: truly paso incredible. Finesse and execution.
Carrie: seriously impressed. Unbelievable points of grace.
Len: LIVE these two are the real deal.

USHER performs next week. I'm stoked - love him!!

Samantha interviews the juniors backstage and asks Brittany and Bradon if they become pros on DWTS who do they choose as celeb partners. She says Jesse McCartney and he says any Dallas Cowboy cheerleader.

Tom: (after it's announced all junior couples will go to Disney World) says Brandon would rather go to Dallas.

THE SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST: THE FINAL FOUR...
they all praise each other and point out each strengths. Let the battle begin, then all bets are off. The girls want to take the boys down and the boys say chivalry is dead!!

Our Finalists:
Kristi/Mark
Jason/Edyta
Cristian/Cheryl

as it should be

Going Home Marissa & Tony. They show clips of them and she leaves happy and proud (rightly so).





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Posted by: songbird
Date posted: Wed May 14 13:39:01 2008
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DWTS was fun..........so glad Kristi and Mark's Tango was the encore dance. How about those Juniors, especially Brittany and Bradon...WOW!!! All these kids were truly amazing. The real little ones were adorable. ''Thriller'' didn't thrill me. Nobody but MJ should perform this. It was a disappointment. Regarding the elimination, Marissa was the correct one to leave. I'll give her credit.....she accomplished more than I ever thought she would. I'd really like to see a Kristi/Cristian finale but I'd be happy with Jason. Hope that Vegas was fun and relaxing!!! Welcome back.

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  • I have really enjoyed this season and yes that tango deserved the encore spot. The kids amaze me - I could NEVER do that at that age and I was dancing then - too shy I guess. Thriller was a huge disappointment since that truly was MJ's heyday. No one compares BUT one of the choreographer's from SYTYCD did a spot on routine of MJ's with his own dancers and I HOPED that's who they'd hire. If they were smart they would have BUT different networks/channels - a shame. I'm real happy with our top three. Marissa did a fine job. I feared Cristian wouldn't have the fanbase to stay but wonder if he earned votes on ability and charisma - that's what I think and GOOD for him. Vegas was relaxing but I'm glad to be back.eom/WE

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    Posted by: Eve
    Date posted: Wed May 14 12:33:11 2008
    Message:

    I agree about Michael Jackson, strange as the dude is, HE is his own music.  I didn't much like the arrangement of the medley -- Thriller just can't be done with the Zombie Walk.

    Next week's elimination will be interesting.  And Marissa really deserved her 4th place finish, unlike Marie's 3rd last year.  jmo

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  • I hoped the tribute would be good but didn't like it right from the start. Marissa is a much better dancer than Marie. She pulled off most styles within her ability - it was just her time to go.eom/WE

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    Posted by: Linda
    Date posted: Wed May 14 8:28:01 2008
    Message:

    I loved Samantha's Dress tonight!

    I was glad to see Kristi & Mark's Tango for the Encore Dance. The guest singer and dancers were good but it's not what I care to see on this show.

    Kid's Ballroom Finals: Those older two were fabulous for such young dancers. I feel that they were way out of the league of the other ones, who I thought were so very good too. But the two younger couples were more even in dancing ability and age. The little girl, Cara, was cute the way she mouthed the man singing. (BTW, you had the correct song.) However, I think the older couple should have been in a separate competition because they were naturally better having more experience than the other two youngest couples. I didn't think this competition was fair. Still, I think they are the ones to win. They were just so good at this age. Imagine what they will be in a few years. And, I remember, she is the girl who is deaf in one ear. It was also nice to see both Ashley & Maksim back again after seeing them dance in the 100th episode last week. Ashley is doing fine for a new mother.

    The eliminations were as I expected and you could see that Marissa knew that she was the one to go. I'm glad that she had fun and is upbeat about it all.

    Now, bring on the finals!

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  • I meant to mention Samantha's dress - she always looks fabulous. I was happy for the tribute but agree - it didn't fit. I'm very surprised by the three age groups competing against each other for the kids. No matter how good the younger ones were (and they WERE) they are no competition for B&B. Yep Ms. Delgrosso looked fantastic - even slimmer than before she gave birth. Marissa went farther than anyone (including herself) thought she would and has every reason to hold her head high.eom/WE

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    Posted by: Sierra
    Date posted: Wed May 14 6:21:51 2008
    Message:
    The results were just as I predicted.  I still think Jason is waaaay overrated and hope it is Kristi and Christian in the finale.  As for Marissa, IMO she was a better dancer than Jason, but a lot of this ends up being who has the bigger fanbase.

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  • Jason has slid a bit from where he was but I think he's on track. I also feel Marissa has the bigger fanbase (Broadway after all). She did as well as she could but his posture and, yeah, the height (as opposed to hers) really is a plus. That said I thought he would/should be second but now I feel Cristian has more than showed he deserves to be at the top with Kristi and is better than Jason.eom/WE

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