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DWTS: Judges signal Nancy Grace's time at the ball may be up

Submitted by brookecain on 11/08/2011 - 12:56

"Dancing with the Stars" correspondent Lenni G with last night's recap:

We have another two-dance night with all the couples doing a fully choreographed dance first and an "instant" jive second. So what's the instant in instant jive? Well, the couples know it's a jive but they don't know what the music will be until about 20 minutes before they have to perform it. I love this concept!

Rob and Cheryl started the night with their quick step. Len thought the beginning didn't work but once they went into hold, he felt the whole thing came together. Bruno thought Rob was "speedier than a drag race car." Carrie Ann commented on Rob's polish and elegance, and how much he's improved. I'm with Tom Bergeron who said Rob's good dancing was "the best thing this week for any Kardashian." Judges' scores - 9's from all three for a total of 27.

Rob and Cheryl's instant jive had no glaring mistakes according to Len. Bruno loved the great pace. Carrie Ann thought Rob was in control on the dance floor. I liked it! Judges' scores - 8's from all three for a total of 24 and a grand total of 51 for the night.

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"Dancing with the Stars" results: After the controversy, a gracious farewell

Submitted by adriennj on 10/26/2011 - 10:24

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Guest blogger Lenni G. sums up the results show:

It's the day after the big controversy on DWTS, otherwise known as " The Maks Show." Maks did apologize, but in my mind, it was too little, too late. It's becoming clearer and clearer that Maks is all about Maks and his star partners are nothing but window dressing. Maybe this explains why he's never won on this show.

Moving on -

We had a ton of good entertainment beginning with J.R. and Karina's encore performance of their quick step from the night before. Kristen Chenoweth was in the house again, singing a song from her new album - this woman is an entertainer!

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"Dancing with the Stars": A hissy fit and two great dances

Submitted by adriennj on 10/25/2011 - 12:13

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Guest blogger Lenni G. gets through all the fussing and fightling last night for her recap:

Heavenly opening for Broadway week with the cast of "Sister Act" singing and dancing in very sparkly habits. Whoopi must be so proud.

Two dances this week - one individual and one group - all with music from Broadway shows.

Rob and Cheryl started the evening with a cha cha danced to "Walk Like a Man" from "Jersey Boys." Len thought it was clean and precise BUT felt it had no rhythm and needed to be more "cheeky and oily." What?. Bruno told Rob he has to be in charge and to take his mother's earlier advice to "kick butt." Carrie Ann felt more charisma and thought he was getting closer to being a "man." I thought he looked like he was having fun for the first time this season. Judges' scores - 8 from Carrie Ann, 7's from Len and Bruno for a total of 22.

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'Dancing with the Stars': Bickering judges & a Loin-shattering sex machine

Submitted by adriennj on 10/18/2011 - 11:22

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Guest blogger Lenni G recaps and make her elimination prediction:

It was all about the music from the 80's last night and we had the Bangles to get us in the mood. Though this was supposedly the "decadent decade," just how depraved can a song like "Walk Like An Egyptian" be? But I digress.

First out, Hope and Maks with a tango and Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer." Len was all over Maks for his choreography which he felt was not suited to a tango, and chided Hope for her "willowy" body which he also felt was not suited to the tango. Bruno thought Hope got the 80's super B---h down to a "T" as in strong, sexy and powerful. Carrie Ann agreed it was strong, maybe too strong. I was distracted by the discarded clothes in the middle of the dance floor and the fact that this couple, as Hope said, have a "love-love" relationship - they love to hate each other and it shows. Judges' scores - 8's from all three for a total of 24.

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DWTS: Hold on for ... tonight's elimination

Submitted by brookecain on 10/11/2011 - 22:05

Tags: Happiness is a warm TV | Chynna Phillips | Dancing with the Stars | Recap | spoiler

We gave Lenni G the week off so that's why there was no "Dancing with the Stars" recap today. But I happened to catch the end of tonight's elimination show, so I can tell you who went home.

The three couples in jeopardy tonight were Rob Kardashian and Cheryl, Chynna Phillips and Tony, and Nancy Grace and Tristan. Then Nancy and Tristan were declared safe, leaving Chynna and Rob on the chopping block.

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DWTS: A surprise elimination

Submitted by brookecain on 10/05/2011 - 11:08

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

Lots of good entertainment last night - Mary J. Blige did two of her new songs, "Real Love" and "25/8" (cuz 24/7 just ain't enuf.) The DWTS dance troupe, plus Val and Peta Murgatroyd (yes, that Murgatroyd), paid homage to "Gone with the Wind," dancing to "Tara's Theme." Hot new singer, Estelle, was joined by Chubby Checker and the Macy's Stars of Dance for a big ol' twisting session. Even Judge Len moved his hips for a few seconds. And we had an encore of Chynna and Tony's rumba from the night before. Everything was going well and mostly normally until the results were revealed.

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DWTS: Dances get personal, tears get shed

Submitted by brookecain on 10/04/2011 - 11:39

Dancing with the Stars correspondent Lenni G tells us about last night's emotional episode -- which was stolen by J.R. Martinez:

It was all personal last night with the stars "dancing from the heart" about the most memorable year in their life.

Rob's year was 2003 when his Dad, Robert Kardashian, Sr., passed away due to cancer. Rob and Cheryl did a fox trot to "Fly Me to the Moon" which Rob said was one of his Dad's favorites. Len said he put the "dash" in Kardashian with his performance, Bruno loved the chemistry and story line, and Carrie Ann said he was, "debonair and charming." I loved the end of this routine with both dancers silhouetted in front of a big ol' moon. Judges' scores - 8's from all three for a total of 24.

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'Dancing with the Stars': Ciao, bella

Submitted by adriennj on 09/28/2011 - 10:44

Our pal and guest blogger Lenni G shares her thoughts on last night's results show:

Loved the opening number choreographed by Val featuring the guys, lots of guys, and a cameo from Carrie Ann at the very end. Ricki and Derek got the encore spot from the judges, redoing their jive from the night before. Guess Mr. Scrunchy Face, aka Grumpy Len, really did want more dancing from this couple.

"The Script" did their latest hit accompanied by some fabulous dancing from Chelsea and Dmitry. And we had Demi Lovato doing a very theatrical version of her hit, "Skyscraper." Huge kudos to this girl for the way she has turned her life around.

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'Dancing with the Stars': Slow steps and counterfeit jive

Submitted by adriennj on 09/27/2011 - 11:16

It's the second week and the dancers will be doing either a quick step or the jive.

Starting the evening, Hope and Maks did a jive that was long on performance and short on dancing. Len said it was fast moving though Hope lost her timing a bit. Bruno said "you lost it a lot and you know it." Carrie Ann told her to work on relaxing more. I agree with the judges that her schedule of rehearsing between soccer matches is probably not good. Judges' scores - 6's from Carrie Ann and Bruno, 7 from Len for a total of 19.

Kristin and Mark were next with a quick step, featuring Kristin as Marilyn Monroe. Bruno said he was "bedazzled by the blonde bombshell," even though she lost her frame at times. Carrie Ann found it "stunning, sophisticated, elegant, and just plain gorgeous." Len thought she looked fantastic but didn't dance as well as she looked. I agree with Len that it was better than last week's cha cha. Judges' scores - 8 from Carrie Ann, 7's from Len and Bruno for a total of 22.

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DTWS: So much for World Peace

Submitted by brookecain on 09/21/2011 - 10:42

Our "Dancing with the Stars" recapper Lenni G has info on last night's elimination:

It's results night and we've got some great entertainment - Harry Connick, Jr. singing "Clear Day," and even better yet, Harry saying that his pick for winner is J. R. Martinez. Just one more reason I love Harry. LMFAO did their "Party Rock Anthem" and though the DWTS Dance Troupe was supposedly the featured dance act, I can guarantee you that the routine Carrie Ann and Bruno did on top of the judges' desk was way better. Why were we not treated to more views of the CA and Bruno - what's up with that, show producing people?

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