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DWTS: Playing chicken with a train -- and winning

Our "Dancing with the Stars" blogger Lenni G is pretty thrilled about last night's finale. And we're guessing Donald Driver fans were thrilled they got to see a repeat of the football star's "Playing Chicken with a Train" dance, complete with another live Cowboy Troy performance. Here's Lenni G's recap:

As the Pointer Sisters would say, "I'm so excited and I just can't hide it." What a fabulous finale!

All the Stars were back for some more dancing. My particular favorites were Sherri and lots of guys shaking it big time to "It's Rainin' Men, Hallelujah," and Gladys and Tristan looking totally classy to the tune of "Best of My Love."

Gladys got a second moment on stage singing an absolutely gorgeous rendition of "Memories" from "The Way We Were." Note to show producers - bring this amazing lady back soon and often.

DWTS: A nearly perfect night of dancing

Our "Dancing with the Stars" correspondent Lenni G recaps a busy -- and nearly perfect -- night of dancing:

It's finals night of the best season of DWTS and it certainly didn't disappoint. For the first of two dances, each couple did a judges' pick, described as a style they had done previously that the judges felt needed some improvement.

William and Cheryl, with an assist from Bruno (surprise, NOT), did a cha cha that sizzled (as usual). Len called it, "as good as any cha cha he had seen in 14 seasons." Bruno said it was a delicious "Cuban cocktail," and that William's hip motion was "sex on legs." Carrie Ann congratulated William on adding sophistication as well as sharp and defined moves to his always present "magic." Judges' scores - 10's from all three for a total of 30. So, the evening starts "perfectly."

What to Watch on Tuesday: Season finales for 'Dancing with the Stars,' 'Glee'

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - The two finalists perform in part one of the season finale, and last season's winner Scotty McCreery also performs. The winner is revealed tomorrow night.

Glee (9pm, Fox) - It's graduation time (and season finale time) for McKinley High's class of 2012 and the glee kids look back on their time in high school and contemplate their futures. Gloria Estefan guest stars as Santana's mother.

Dancing with the Stars (9pm, ABC) - A winner is announced in the 14th season finale.

The L.A. Complex (9pm, CW) - Nick meets a kindred spirit after an improv class and Connor struggles with keeping up appearances on set.

Frontline: Cell Tower Deaths (10pm, UNC-TV) - Frontline examines the toll taht building and servicing America's cellular infrastructure is taking on cell-tower workers, who are 10 times more likely than average construction workers to die on the job.

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (10pm, HBO) - Segments include a look at why Korean women dominate the LPGA Tour and another visit with NYC fireman Matt Long, a marathoner and Ironman competitor who overcame a serious bike accident.

DWTS: From a talented field, a surprising elimination

Our "Dancing with the Stars" correspondent Lenni G weighs on on last night's surprising elimination:

It's a night when, as Tom Bergeron put it, no matter who stays or goes, "It's gonna suck!"  True, very true.  Leading up to the "sucky moment," we had ...

Cheryl and William with an encore of their perfect samba from Monday night.

Alanis Morissette with her new song, "Guardian."

Carrie Underwood with her new song, "Good Girl."

Julianne Hough and Mary J. Blige with a spectacular song and dance number from their new movie, "Rock of Ages."

And then we had results.

DWTS: A night of personal stories and great dancing

Our "Dancing with the Stars" expert Lenni G recaps a night of fabulous performances:

I got what I wanted - an incredible night of dancing from all four couples and some amazing life stories for each of the stars. Everybody did two dances - one ballroom, one Latin - and everybody was just plain fabulous.

William and Cheryl (right) started with a tango that really got the evening off right. Of course, Len wanted more "holds" but thought it was terrific overall.  Bruno called William the "master of the house" and the "dictator of the tango." Carrie Ann affirmed that William is "more than just a pretty face." I would have added that the area below his face is pretty pretty too. This is one good looking, great dancing couple. Judges' scores - 9's from Carrie Ann and Len, 10 from Bruno for a total of 28.

DWTS: Half-Pint out in double elimination show

Lenni G fills us in on last night's double elimination episode of "Dancing with the Stars":

It was double elimination night and there were a few scary and nervous moments for everyone. Top scary moment - Judge Len in nothing but a Speedo. Really, a Speedo! Top nervous moment - Katherine and Mark in jeopardy.

We also had fun moments, including Dance Center with Kenny Mayne, Jerry Rice and the Speedo Guy. And, we got to see a "Stars of the Dance" tribute to Dick Clark. Loved it that the show invited quite a few of the original Bandstand kids to view the tribute in person. And, and, the judges chose the trio jive routine from Karina, Donald and Peta as the encore dance. Terrific choice judges! On to the results...

'Dancing with the Stars': A busy night on the dance floor

Our "Dancing with the Stars" correspondent Lenni G has a report from last night's eventful show.

Last night was BUSY!  Each couple danced as a pair, and then each couple danced as part of a trio, with the third member being either a previously eliminated Pro or member of the DWTS Troupe.  

Starting off the evening, Donald and Peta did a great tango.  Len called it a "1st round knockout," saying it set a very high standard for the rest of the couples.  Bruno loved Donald's aggression and power. Carrie Ann pointed out the dynamic shapes but wanted more drama, which she got when Donald walked over and gave her a big kiss. Judges' scores - 9's from all three for a total of 27. After the comments they made, the judges needed to pull out the "10" paddles. Huge mistake, judging people.  In the trio round, Karina joined Donald and Peta for a fan - freaking - tastic jive.

DWTS: A night of classic highs and lows

Guest Correspondent Lenni G. gives us the the high and low lights:
 
It's Classical Night, as in classical music with classical singers and, hopefully, classical dancing.  We also have a team competition at the end, pitting Team Tango against Team Paso.  
 
BEST WAY TO START THE NIGHT: Classical singer, Katherine, and partner Mark, with a rumba.  Len called it a "classic rumba" and thought it was elegant throughout.  Yes and yes. Bruno told Katherine she was "the entertainable object of desire," but wanted more raunch. Really?  Carrie Ann told Katherine her "technicality is unmatched" in the competition but felt that her passion was not genuine as in, there should have been more heat.  I say Katherine is a Grace Kelly clone and, at least for this dance, smoldering, which she did, was more called for than raunch and heat.  Judges' scores - 9's from all three for a total of 27 (plus 27 in the team dance) for a grand total of 54.

DWTS results: The midnight train pulls out of the station

Our special correspondent Lennie G updates: After the usual entertainment, which included Boyz II Men as well as a terrific contemporary group dance choreographed by the incredible Travis Wall, we moved on to the results of Monday's competition.  Of the eight couples still in contention, half were declared safe and half were in jeopardy.  The bottom four were: Maria and Derek, Melissa and Maks, Roshon and Chelsie, and Gladys and Tristan

As you can probably guess, Maria and Derek and Melissa and Maks were then sent to safety, leaving Roshon and Chelsie and Gladys and Tristan in the dreaded Dance Duel.  Props to the DWTS production people for using a split screen so we could actually see the couples dancing the jive.  Carrie Ann said she had respect for both Roshon and Chelsie.  Len felt they both handled the pressure well.  Bruno called Gladys a unique and special lady and told Roshon his timing was immaculate.  
 
In the end, Carrie Ann voted for Gladys, Len and Bruno voted for Roshon, and Gladys got her ticket for the Bye Bye Train to Georgia.
 
I am so going to miss this lady who is the absolute epitome of class and grace.  May the Empress of Soul reign forever. 

DWTS: Cruisin' through Motown Night

Our "Dancing with the Stars" correspondent Lenni G gives us the scoop on last night's Motown-themed show.

It's Motown night and we have Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and Martha Reeves singing their hit songs for the dancers. We also have a group called Human Nature who will be touring the US doing Motown songs. Um, still trying to figure out why a group doing Motown covers is called Human Nature. But I digress.

Great start to the night with The Temptations singing  "My Girl" for the rumba from Gladys and Tristan. Len said that if he was voting with his heart, Gladys would be at the top of the leader board. Yep, she would be. Bruno loved her star quality but wanted more "steaminess." Bruno loves "steaminess." Carrie Ann told Gladys that the night belonged to her and that she would pay money to see this dance again. Me too. Judges' scores - 7's from all three for a total of 21.  

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