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by Sheila Franklin Published: April 8, 2008
Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas Kristi takes the lead tonight as she and Mark attempt the paso. Once again, she is outside her box emotionally, but she is willing to risk it. Dancing to “Blue Monday,” she literally becomes that cape in the beginning. She is almost stoic throughout the performance and Mark certainly put her through her paces. Len adores her but says she needs to vary her ambiance, Bruno calls her a Jezebel, and Carrie Ann got excited watching. Score: 10 - 9 - 10 = 29 Priscilla Presley and Louis Van Amstel Pris is first up to waltz, Viennese style, and Louis takes her skating to teach her the flow. Performing to “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,” it’s a little bit country and although she looks good, she doesn’t seem nearly as flowing as she has on other nights. Bruno loved her interpretation and tells her to watch her shoulders, Carrie Ann digs her facial expression and cites the first dreaded lift of the season, and Len thought it was elegant. Score: 7 - 7 - 8 = 22 Adam Corolla and Julianne Hough Adam doesn’t look more agile this week during his paso doble rehearsal, but we give him points for trying. Coming out with a gimmicky unicycle and Zorro trappings will not a dancer make. Julianne is as great as usual and gets him to perform a couple of moves that make him look more competent. Carrie Ann calls him interesting, Len tries to be kind, and Bruno thinks he is mostly insanity and less of a dancer. Score: 6 - 7 - 6 = 19 Marlee Matlin and Fabian Sanchez Marlee doesn’t think she has the balance for the waltz and claims that rehearsal is torture this week. She and Fabian perform to “She's Always a Woman.” We are impressed not only by her balance and grace, but again by the fact that she cannot hear the music. Good job, Marlee! Len thought it was poignant but she needs to work on her posture, Bruno thought she was focused, and Carrie Ann actually cried. We can understand that one. Score: 8 - 8 - 8 = 24 Mario and Karina Smirnoff Karina gets tough this week and Mario realizes he needs to make a comeback to stay in the competition. Dancing the paso doble to “Higher Ground,” he looks like he has done his homework and has some aggression there, although he seems hesitant at times during the routine. Nice flip at the end, though. Bruno liked it, Carrie Ann tells him to watch his movement, and Len calls him wild, but not in a good way. Score: 8 - 7 - 9 = 24 Jason Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska Edyta wants Jason to be more chivalrous so she takes him to a medieval show where he is dubbed “Sir Dancelot.” Waltzing to “It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World,” he is as suave as a sportsman can be, we guess, and of course Edyta is forever difficult to ignore. Carrie Ann loved the seduction, Len called it a “wow,” and Bruno called him sexy. Score: 10 - 9 - 10 = 29 Cristián de la Fuente and Cheryl Burke Cristián feels frustrated as most celebs do when the going gets rough. Perhaps that is why he decides to go practically shirtless. He is as masculine as he can be during his paso, and even gets verbal from time to time. Woof! Len liked his passion, Bruno thought he was bullish, and Carrie Ann thinks he was spot on but tells him to watch his glazed-over looks. Score: 9 - 8 - 9 = 26 Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough Derek hurt his neck last week during a rehearsal, but he appears to be able to go on. This would be scary. One more hitch and it could end his dancing career. But he is young and we all know that at that age men generally heal quickly. Still, look for his taking less chances in his routines. Fortunately, he and Shannon get to waltz to the tune of “Keep Holding On.” He does seem cautious but the performance is fine. Maybe its the meds talking. Bruno calls Shannon springlike, Carrie Ann finds her refreshing, and Len thinks it was the best dance of the evening. Score: 9 - 10 - 9 = 28 Marissa Jaret Winokur and Tony Dovolani It’s interesting that Marissa gets the coveted finale, but we suspect she has become the darling of the competition. She would certainly get my vote based on her enthusiasm alone. Tony decides to move her up to a whole ‘nother level with a more difficult routine. Dancing the paso doble, we get another bare-chested male, but even better, Marissa is working it. Carrie Ann thought it was fantastic, Len thinks the true Marissa is showing, and Bruno likes that she let go of the safety net. She jumps up and down with glee. Too cute. Score: 8 - 8 - 8 = 24 Tonight’s Leaderboard has Kristi and Mark, and Jason and Edyta tied with a 29, while Adam and Julianne bottom out with a 19. Tomorrow night includes Sheryl Crow, some kiddy pros, and the inevitable Elimination. Until then Dance fans, fade to glitter... Shameless Product Plug: Cheryl’s new dance studio in San Francisco. Best Samanthism: "If you thought their pasa doble was full of fight, then fight for them..." Best Judge’s Comment: (Carrie Ann, referring to Adam’s performance) "It was smooth, it was fantastic, and then you got off the unicycle." Best Adlib: (Adam) "I want to thank the wardrobe department for dressing me like a silent porn star." Best Host Adlib: (Tom, referring to Mario’s costume) "If Jerry Seinfeld is watching, this is how you wear a puffy shirt." Most Embarrassing Adlib: (Len, referring to Mario’s age) "You’re 21. I’ve got underpants older than you." Previous Episode Recaps: Week 3|Week 3 Results Week 2|Week 2 Results Week 1, The Men|Week 1, The Women Preview |
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