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Mac The Knife

10-03-07, 02:39 PM

Is it true that celebrities, movie stars, etc. are BEGGING to be on this show? I hear that this show is becoming a real status thing. As busy schedules as these people have, and they want to add to that shcedule to dance! Really amazing to me.

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nc

Oh yeah. Marilou Henner has been begging to do the show. And Jane wanted to do the show (and after hearing that one of the reasons she wanted to do the show was because her mother was a big fan of SCD, I'm once again wondering why she chose to do the US version instead of the UK version ). :confused:

One of the reasons these stars want to do the show is for the huge exposure. Drew has said on a number of occasions that he is now more recognized as having been on DWTS than he ever was for being in that Boy Band. Other celebs have said the same thing and it's not surprising since DWTS is drawing about 20M viewers a night.

What surprises me is that I haven't heard any of the female pro golfers or volleyballers beg to do the show. Those women are almost entirely dependant on sponsership money for their income because the prize money in those sports is not all that much and what little prize money there is is won by only one or two women that win 90% of the tournaments. It seems to me that exposure to 20M people on DWTS would be a great boon to their sponsers.

CruelInventions

10-03-07, 02:53 PM

Nope, not joking. He seems relaxed and at ease when delivering his lines, which actually come off funny! (imagine that)

By contrast, Samantha always looked uncomfortable and even intimidated by the "stars" at times. As a result she often flubbed her "funny lines."

I agree. I was surprised when it was mentioned earlier in this thread about how someone was saying that they missed Samantha because Drew was so bad by comparison. She did an ok job, but Drew seems funnier, more entertaining to me, at least for the moments I stop fast forwarding the Tivo long enough to hear what he's actually saying.

Given the "black hole" nature of this program (i.e., 2-3 programs a week sucking up too much of my available weekly tv time), with too much redundancy, the inane dialog from the host/s, the judges, the typically weak musical performance interludes, etc., this season I'm determined to skip most everything except for the dance preparation scenes and the dances. I'll skim through much of the judges advice (which is often predictable and contradictory or inconsistent anyway) and also skim through most of the "waiting for their scores" backroom banter, i.e., "we really worked hard this week, I love being here, everyone is dancing great, hope the fans keep us here", ad nauseum.

As far the voting last night, besides the models lesser popularity profile, I think that his dance partner might have played a significant part in him being voted off. In the previous (first) week of competition, I thought she came off a bit poorly, attitude wise; speaking up when the judges were critiquing their dance, the irritated faces she would make during that process. She just didn't seem to be a very likable person, though she did seem to be better this week.

ftaok

10-03-07, 03:06 PM

What surprises me is that I haven't heard any of the female pro golfers or volleyballers beg to do the show. Those women are almost entirely dependant on sponsership money for their income because the prize money in those sports is not all that much and what little prize money there is is won by only one or two women that win 90% of the tournaments. It seems to me that exposure to 20M people on DWTS would be a great boon to their sponsers.
I think that for the lady golfers, their seasons are pretty much the whole year. Sure, it's slow right now, so only the fall DWTS would be acceptable. Then, the only golfers that ABC would be interested in are Michelle Wie, Natalie Gulbis or Annika. Of those three, I would think that Natalie Gulbis would be the only one who would actually do DWTS. But then again, she's making tons of money as it is and maybe she not a good dancer and not interested in making a fool of herself.

As for the VB players, the only ones with any name recognition are Kerry Walsh, Misty May and Gabby Reece. Maybe Holly McPeak. Kerry and Gabby are way too tall and would have a tough time matching up with a partner. Misty May might be a good choice.

Not for nothing, but I think that the Pro Beach Volleyball circuit is mainly an NBC affair. And I don't think there's too much ladies golf on ABC either. If they do go with a female athlete, it would probably be from the WNBA, since their tied into ABC/ESPN. Maybe that cute point guard would be interested. If she's good, maybe it could bring exposure to the WNBA.

ft

TVOD

10-03-07, 03:07 PM

What surprises me is that I haven't heard any of the female pro golfers or volleyballers beg to do the show.The golfers might if they got the female partner of their choice.

IrmoGamecoq

10-03-07, 03:11 PM

I agree. I was surprised when it was mentioned earlier in this thread about how someone was saying that they missed Samantha because Drew was so bad by comparison. She did an ok job, but Drew seems funnier, more entertaining to me, at least for the moments I stop fast forwarding the Tivo long enough to hear what he's actually saying.

Given the "black hole" nature of this program (i.e., 2-3 programs a week sucking up too much of my available weekly tv time), with too much redundancy, the inane dialog from the host/s, the judges, the typically weak musical performance interludes, etc., this season I'm determined to skip most everything except for the dance preparation scenes and the dances. I'll skim through much of the judges advice (which is often predictable and contradictory or inconsistent anyway) and also skim through most of the "waiting for their scores" backroom banter, i.e., "we really worked hard this week, I love being here, everyone is dancing great, hope the fans keep us here", ad nauseum.

As far the voting last night, besides the models lesser popularity profile, I think that his dance partner might have played a significant part in him being voted off. In the previous (first) week of competition, I thought she came off a bit poorly, attitude wise; speaking up when the judges were critiquing their dance, the irritated faces she would make during that process. She just didn't seem to be a very likable person, though she did seem to be better this week.

Wow, I really couldn't have said it better...agree on all all points:

- The black hole nature of the show (though we only do the super-fast-forward thing on the results show - we watch every bit of the competition show). There is a LOT of fluff in this show.

- Anna Trebunskaya has been one of my least favorite dancers for as long as she's been on the show (I think she skipped last year, but she's been around for awhile). She has a great body and a lot of skill at what she's doing...but her personality/attitude and sneering facial expressions are a huge turnoff. Same exact thing goes for Karina Smirnoff.

ftaok

10-03-07, 03:16 PM

- Anna Trebunskaya has been one of my least favorite dancers for as long as she's been on the show (I think she skipped last year, but she's been around for awhile). She has a great body and a lot of skill at what she's doing...but her personality/attitude and sneering facial expressions are a huge turnoff. Same exact thing goes for Karina Smirnoff.

I thought she was great with Jerry Rice. However, she hasn't been winning me over this year.

I agree with you 100% on Karina.

Cheryl, Julianne and Kym all have great personalities.

Edyta looks like she's the nicest person in the world. She's always smiling and looks so happy, but then again, who wouldn't smile if they had a body like that. :D

IrmoGamecoq

10-03-07, 03:28 PM

The volleyball/golf suggestion brings to mind tennis players too. The tennis season is pretty much year-round, but the last major (US Open) is in September and would seem to be timed pretty well with the fall DWTS season.

With that said, I don't see many star tennis players taking 12+ weeks off to do DWTS, but some of the older or retired players (Anna Kournikova comes to mind first...but also Chris Everett, Gabby Sabatini, Monica Seles, etc) would be interesting.

CruelInventions

10-03-07, 03:38 PM

Ok, thanks. Not having seen the first season of the show and only the latter half of the second, my only exposure to Anna has been this season, so I wasn't sure if my assessment of her was completely fair or not.

As far as Karina, I can see why some people might not care for her, but.. I don't know what it is but I find myself wanting to like her. Can't really explain it. Maybe she has just enough appeal or humanity about her that I root for her better nature to reveal itself more. or something.

I frequently find myself watching the dancers reactions to the other dancers and what they are saying or doing, and that started with Karina a couple seasons ago, wondering how her peers really felt about her. Like in the back room when they are all sitting around waiting for scores or their dance turns, or, when someone is voted off and they all gather at the end to console each other. I look for slivers of hostility or indifference between them, behind the pearly white veneers of friendliness and camaraderie. I want to know who despises who! :D

Mac The Knife

10-03-07, 03:42 PM

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Edyta looks like she's the nicest person in the world. She's always smiling and looks so happy, but then again, who wouldn't smile if they had a body like that. :D

If you'd dance ten or twelve hours a day like she does you'd have a great body too. :p

But seriously, Albert was on Kimmel last night and he said he went from a 34 waist to a 32 waist in the 6 weeks he was on the show. If an already stick-thin model can lose two inches in six weeks...

And then there's Wayne, who made me spew coffee out my nose, when he said, "I do a two hour show every night. How hard can this be." When Lisa Renna left the show it looked like she was easily less than 10% body fat and Wayne thought DWTS would be easier than SINGING for two hours. :rolleyes:

humdinger70

10-03-07, 03:55 PM

The name and face recognition factor for the professional dancers has also gone through the roof.

Before this show aired for the first time, could you name three ballroom dancers? Two? One?

Mac The Knife

10-03-07, 04:02 PM

^^^^ I could recognize a couple (e.g. Tony Meridith) but I wouldn't have been able to put a name to the face.

Oh, I almost forgot to mention.

I WANT MORE ANNA MIKHEAD.

Last night was a big treat for me since Mikhead is my favorite International Standard dancer. But now I'm spoiled and I want more, MORE, MORE.

archiguy

10-03-07, 04:06 PM

The volleyball/golf suggestion brings to mind tennis players too. The tennis season is pretty much year-round, but the last major (US Open) is in September and would seem to be timed pretty well with the fall DWTS season.

Natalie Gulbis is just about the only female pro golfer who anyone would want to see on this show. And, considering how much of her income is earned off the course because of her looks, she would easily be able to take the 3 months or so off the tour to do the show (if, in fact, there even are any significant LPGA events going on in the fall). I wouldn't be surprised if the show's producers have approached her already.

Anna Kournikova, as somebody mentioned, would also be an excellent choice, and she needs something right about now to get her pop-cultural buzz back. They've probably talked to her, too. :D

nashvillecat

10-03-07, 04:09 PM

If you'd dance ten or twelve hours a day like she does you'd have a great body too. :p

But seriously, Albert was on Kimmel last night and he said he went from a 34 waist to a 32 waist in the 6 weeks he was on the show. If an already stick-thin model can lose two inches in six weeks...

And then there's Wayne, who made me spew coffee out my nose, when he said, "I do a two hour show every night. How hard can this be." When Lisa Renna left the show it looked like she was easily less than 10% body fat and Wayne thought DWTS would be easier than SINGING for two hours. :rolleyes:
Last season, Joey Fatone shaped up after the first couple of shows too. (Although, he's getting porky again. I see him that singing show and he looks to have blown up a bit :))

nc

nlk10010

10-03-07, 04:18 PM

^^^^ I could recognize a couple (e.g. Tony Meridith) but I wouldn't have been able to put a name to the face.

Have you seen Melanie lately? :)

Oh, I almost forgot to mention.

I WANT MORE ANNA MIKHEAD.

Last night was a big treat for me since Mikhead is my favorite International Standard dancer. But now I'm spoiled and I want more, MORE, MORE.

Interesting....I hadn't heard of her and when they announced Victor Fung and Anna Mikhead they said they were champions of the Universalist/United something or other. I couldn't catch it and had never heard of it anyway. I KNEW it wasn't Smooth since they don't have Quickstep in the American style. Nice, though. And Queen Latifah actually singing a couple of decent songs made her stand out among the dreck that usually passes for guest entertainment on the show.

=NLK=

IrmoGamecoq

10-03-07, 04:35 PM

Anna Kournikova, as somebody mentioned, would also be an excellent choice, and she needs something right about now to get her pop-cultural buzz back. They've probably talked to her, too. :D

Dood, that was me that suggested Anna! You even quoted part of my post. :)

Just as long as no Katee Sackoff sightings occur on DWTS...

archiguy

10-03-07, 04:42 PM

Dood, that was me that suggested Anna! You even quoted part of my post. :)

Oops, sorry no proper credit there. :o That was a great suggestion, though; Anna's got what it takes to fit right in on this show - a smokin' bod and above average athleticism. ;)

Just as long as no Katee Sackoff sightings occur on DWTS...

Katee's pretty busy these days doing double duty on BSG and TBW. I'm sure you've heard about nearly everyone saying she should have been tabbed to headline that new show, not the wimpy piece of English milquetoast they cast, how Katee steals every scene she's in, how hot she is in the role, etc. Probably feeling pretty bad about all that unkind stuff you said about her now, huh Irmo? ;) :p

Mac The Knife

10-04-07, 02:58 PM

Have you seen Melanie lately? :)

=NLK=

Actually yes. Both Tony and Melanie were on So You Think You Can Dance last season.

Interesting....I hadn't heard of her and when they announced Victor Fung and Anna Mikhead they said they were champions of the Universalist/United something or other. ....

=NLK=

The first time I saw her was on the latest America's Ballroom Challenge, but her performance there made her my favorite standards dancer.

ftaok

10-04-07, 03:35 PM

archiguy

10-05-07, 09:19 AM

Not really on topic, but I have noticed a lot of the same people posting on the Heroes and Battlestar threads are also on this one.

What's going on here? Why are you guys watching the same shows that I am? I thought I was crazy watching all of these shows that are so different.

Anyways, do you guys also watch Survivor, CSI, Ugly Betty, Amazing Race and Lost ...

ft

Ummm, just LOST I'm afraid. My house is a reality-show-free-zone except for this one (most guys who watch this show are in it for the extremely high babe-factor anyways). And I don't have any use for procedurals, either; they infest the airways and steal ratings points that by all rights should go to serial dramas like 'The Nine', 'Kidnapped', 'Traveler' and all the other great shows that got sh!t-canned last year whilst 20 million lemmings watched each and every variation of 'CSI' and 'Law & Order'. Just one lone serial junkie's opinion. ;)

ftaok

10-05-07, 10:21 AM

Ummm, just LOST I'm afraid. My house is a reality-show-free-zone except for this one (most guys who watch this show are in it for the extremely high babe-factor anyways). And I don't have any use for procedurals, either; they infest the airways and steal ratings points that by all rights should go to serial dramas like 'The Nine', 'Kidnapped', 'Traveler' and all the other great shows that got sh!t-canned last year whilst 20 million lemmings watched each and every variation of 'CSI' and 'Law & Order'. Just one lone serial junkie's opinion. ;)

I hear you. I really wanted to get into "The Nine", but ABC never gave it a chance. As for CSI, I only watch the original .. I still think it's good. I stopped watching L&O when Angie Harmon left.

OK, what about older shows? ST:TNG tickle anyone's fancy? Sopranos (can this be considered old)?

LL3HD

10-05-07, 10:28 AM

... I don't have any use for procedurals, I thought you were a fan of Damages?:cool:

archiguy

10-05-07, 10:59 AM

I thought you were a fan of Damages?:cool:

:confused: 'Damages' is most definitely a serial show, with a single overarching case covering the entire season, much like the acclaimed 'Murder One' from years ago. The mere fact that it takes place in a legal venue does not make it a procedural, defined as consisting of stand-alone episodes with only minor character elements carrying over from week to week. I can tune into 'CSI' or 'L&O' (if I literally had nothing better to do) in any given week and watch them catch that week's generic killer, but if you tune into 'Damages' at this point, you likely wouldn't have a clue as to what's going on with a plot that has far more twists, turns, and depth than any one-hour procedural could possibly muster. But you would see amazing performances by some of the best actors working today.

LL3HD

10-05-07, 11:14 AM

:confused: 'Damages' is most definitely a serial show, with a single overarching case covering the entire season
:eek: Doh! Ok, I wikied "Procedural" and fully understand now. :cool:
:you would see amazing performances by some of the best actors working today. Agree... great show.

juancmjr

10-09-07, 12:47 AM

ftaok

10-09-07, 07:23 AM

Helio wasn't on today. Probably that ankle, but Julianne in those hot pants! :eek: Have to give it up to Jane... and Sabrina did awesome as usual. Mark didn't do half bad, considering he looked like he hurt himself during the rehearsal preview.

As far as Helio goes, I think the Jive is a tough dance for the male celebs. The 3 guys that had the Jive just don't match up against the pro men. It seemed very difficult for Helio, Floyd and Mark to not look awkward. As for the women who were assigned the jive, both of them have much more dance experience and were great.

The Tango would have seemed to be an easier dance for the men to do well.

Anyways, we'll see who gets the boot tonight. I'm going to say Wayne or Mark gets the boot, but they'll probably make Helio sweat it out a bit.

Oh yeah, those hot pants were ridiculous ... in a good way.

nlk10010

10-09-07, 08:46 AM

I'm pretty sure it is part of the producers' warped strategy for this show, but the grading system is much too coarse, especially when you've got 10 or so dancers to grade. I mean, if they set the high water mark with Sabrina at all 9s (and I think she was by a distinct margin the best last night), the low boundary at all 5s for Wayne and have the judges almost always give the same scores then you're going to get at least two couples sharing grades even when their performances differ significantly.

Hey, I know it's a variety show but it DOES bug me.

=NLK=

archiguy

10-09-07, 09:05 AM

ftaok

10-09-07, 10:07 AM

I've been doing something I never do and that's call in for Cubes. Hey, he's one of us, albeit with a heftier bank account, and we all need to support our guy! But, for the life of me, I can't figure out why he's trying to do this show so soon after hip replacement surgery. I know he can't do the spring version because of the Mavs season, but I don't know why he couldn't have waited a year to do the fall version in '08. He looks awfully stiff out there and I have to think part of it is due to the hip because he's really a pretty decent athlete for a 50 year old.I'm not saying this is the case, but I could see that a guy like Cuban sees it as a challenge. His vision may be that he becomes the next DWTS winner on a recently replaced hip. It's storybook. And if he fails, he has a built in excuse. ;)

And Sabrina is widening the gap between herself and the rest of the contestants. This season is shaping up to be the least suspenseful in the show's history. Look for the judges to start nitpicking her routines to try to bring her back to the field a bit.She really is the top celeb so far. Mel B is also capable of winning, although she may not have the fan support that Sabrina has. Dang! There's lots of Disney Kids fans out there.

I still contend that it's a little unfair that they bring on two stars that have extensive dance backgrounds/training. Even if their experience isn't ballroom, I gotta believe that some of what they learn applies. Sabrina's top notch hip/hop moves really translates on the quicker dances, as evidenced by her Cha Cha Cha and Jive. Let's see her do a tango or waltz.

I'm still pulling for Helio, but he really didn't have it last night. The Jive didn't seem to jive well with him (pun intended). I suspect that he'll have a much better dance next week as they'll probably give him a slower dance ... assuming he makes it past this week. With Julianne's help, I think that's a safe bet.

IrmoGamecoq

10-09-07, 12:17 PM

Katee's pretty busy these days doing double duty on BSG and TBW. I'm sure you've heard about nearly everyone saying she should have been tabbed to headline that new show, not the wimpy piece of English milquetoast they cast, how Katee steals every scene she's in, how hot she is in the role, etc. Probably feeling pretty bad about all that unkind stuff you said about her now, huh Irmo? ;) :p

Hmmm, lemme check...ah, nope, not feeling bad about it all. :D

IrmoGamecoq

10-09-07, 12:17 PM

Now, if we want to talk about "hot"...that Julianne Hough is one smoking MACHINE!

nashvillecat

10-09-07, 01:53 PM

Now, if we want to talk about "hot"...that Julianne Hough is one smoking MACHINE!
Wasn't there a costume malfunction at the very end of the routine? I thought I saw the upper part of her stocking :D

Would anyone have a screen cap of this?

nc

Starlord

10-09-07, 01:58 PM

Now, if we want to talk about "hot"...that Julianne Hough is one smoking MACHINE!

Damn straight. :D

IrmoGamecoq

10-09-07, 02:25 PM

Wasn't there a costume malfunction at the very end of the routine? I thought I saw the upper part of her stocking :D

Yep...not sure exactly what happened but the upper edge of her hot pants got pulled down just a little and I could swear that that I saw the top part of a t-back peeking out.

Starlord

10-09-07, 02:33 PM

Yep...not sure exactly what happened but the upper edge of her hot pants got pulled down just a little and I could swear that that I saw the top part of a t-back peeking out.

I saw that, too, and thought it might've been a thong, but my wife thought it was just the top of her pantyhose.

However, I continue to think it was her thong, because that thought is much nicer. lol :D

LL3HD

10-09-07, 02:56 PM

Now, if we want to talk about "hot"...that Julianne Hough is one smoking MACHINE!I haven’t seen it yet because of some masochistic baseball viewing.:rolleyes:

I have it DVR-ed and now I'm really looking forward to watching it tonight. :) You boys sure tweaked my interest. ;)

Mac The Knife

10-09-07, 03:01 PM

Wasn't there a costume malfunction at the very end of the routine? I thought I saw the upper part of her stocking :D

Would anyone have a screen cap of this?

nc

Technically, I think it was dance skins. But it was colored darker in a pattern that made it look like she was wearing a thong.

Her costume was pulled down when she stood up because Helio's right foot was on top of some of the bangels.

This seems to be the season for wardrobe malfunctions. Julianne's "thong" this week, Edyta's "thong" a couple of weeks ago and a sideways "downshirt" shot of Kym in the first show.

I have screen caps if someone can point me to a free hosting site.

Starlord

10-09-07, 03:02 PM

Technically, I think it was dance skins. But it was colored darker in a pattern that made it look like she was wearing a thong.

Her costume was pulled down when she stood up because Helio's right foot was on top of some of the bangels.

This seems to be the season for wardrobe malfunctions. Julianne's "thong" this week, Edyta's "thong" a couple of weeks ago and a sideways "downshirt" shot of Kym in the first show.

I have screen caps if someone can point me to a free hosting site.

Imageshack.us

Mac The Knife

10-09-07, 03:09 PM

I still contend that it's a little unfair that they bring on two stars that have extensive dance backgrounds/training. Even if their experience isn't ballroom, I gotta believe that some of what they learn applies. Sabrina's top notch hip/hop moves really translates on the quicker dances, as evidenced by her Cha Cha Cha and Jive. Let's see her do a tango or waltz.
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If nothing else, they're used to having people show them a move and then repeating it. So they should be able to pick up the moves much faster and then be able to spend more time perfecting technique.

I'm still pulling for Helio, but he really didn't have it last night. The Jive didn't seem to jive well with him (pun intended). I suspect that he'll have a much better dance next week as they'll probably give him a slower dance ... assuming he makes it past this week. With Julianne's help, I think that's a safe bet.

I'm worried that the judges got Helio kicked off tonight. Wayne and Mark have both proven that they have significant fan support, so I think it might come down to Cameron and Helio tonight.

Which will be a shame, since Cameron seemed to have a bit of a breakthough last night. He actually seemed to be in the moment and not constantly thinking about what steps come next for the first time.

LL3HD

10-09-07, 08:26 PM

...for the life of me, I can't figure out why he's trying to do this show so soon after hip replacement surgery.... I don't know why he couldn't have waited a year to do the fall version in '08. Only an egotistical moron (with a recently replaced hip) would enter as a contestant on this show.

I’d like to see him get back to his hardwood- the one with the hoops on either end. Red lighted and outta here. It’s good to know that the planets are still aligned—we disagree.;)

By the way, Wayne was pathetic! He looked like Errol Flynn, if he were alive today.:p

alfbinet

10-09-07, 09:52 PM

You do look good in a vest.

humdinger70

10-10-07, 03:27 AM

Bye, bye - Wayne and Cheryl. This is one season where the oldie was not a goodie.

Five women, four men left. Mark and Floyd - get your game on, because you two may be next!

IrmoGamecoq

10-10-07, 08:26 AM

However, I continue to think it was her thong, because that thought is much nicer. lol :D

Ditto. :D

IrmoGamecoq

10-10-07, 08:28 AM

Too bad my girl is gone, but she really got saddled with a loser this time. I guess I'll just have to fall back on my backup eye-candy: Ms Hough.

Btw, did anybody see the grotesque facial expressions on Karina when she and Floyd were announced as bottom 2? I swear that woman has the face of a gargoyle.

archiguy

10-10-07, 08:52 AM

Too bad my girl is gone, but she really got saddled with a loser this time. I guess I'll just have to fall back on my backup eye-candy: Ms Hough.

There's still Kim - best body in the competition. But Cheryl still has that special somethin'...

Btw, did anybody see the grotesque facial expressions on Karina when she and Floyd were announced as bottom 2? I swear that woman has the face of a gargoyle.

We've disagreed on women before, but in this case, I have to concur. She is kinda' scary looking.

Only an egotistical moron (with a recently replaced hip) would enter as a contestant on this show.

C'mon now Larry, Cubes has done a lot for the holy cause of HDTV and is an occasional contributor here at AVS. We all need to support our guy! I don't think he should have entered this year, but he did, so I'm behind him 100% (and besides, the longer he stays, the longer we get to keep Kim and all her cleavage ;) ).

IrmoGamecoq

10-10-07, 09:15 AM

There's still Kim - best body in the competition. But Cheryl still has that special somethin'...

No doubt about it...

On Kym, she is flawless too, no doubt...and she seems to have a fun personality as well. I even sort of feel sorry for her after reading that she got wooed away from her fiance by her Australian TV star partner in the Aussie version of this show...only to have him dump her a month later. An obvious conquest job. Poor Kym. :(

LL3HD

10-10-07, 09:47 AM

C'mon now Larry, Cubes has done a lot for the holy cause of HDTV and is an occasional contributor here at AVS. We all need to support our guy! I don't think he should have entered this year, but he did, so I'm behind him 100% (and besides, the longer he stays, the longer we get to keep Kim and all her cleavage ;) ).I fully appreciate and enjoy Mark’s efforts in HD. He graciously responded-- personally--to my email when I was campaigning for his channels to be on TWCNY back in the day. :cool:

I don’t want to see him dancing.

I soured on him because of his recent film collaboration with Brian De Palma. :rolleyes: There—I admitted it. :p
I’m sure you and I can go on like two rams with this topic but that’s for another place.;)

LL3HD

10-10-07, 09:51 AM

Too bad my girl is gone, but she really got saddled with a loser this time. . I didn’t see that happy-go-lucky look in Cheryl's face that glowed in previous seasons. She’s no dummy. There is no way she would advance to the finals with him and she knew it. I think she is relieved that it's over.

It would be great to see him as a musical performer and sing Danka Shane.

Mac The Knife

10-10-07, 02:42 PM

Well, let's see if I can get this damn free hosting cr*p to work.....

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Mac The Knife

10-10-07, 02:47 PM

Thong or No Thong?

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LL3HD

10-10-07, 02:48 PM

Thong or No Thong?

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?95f92e278c.jpg

It works for me. ;)

Mac The Knife

10-10-07, 02:49 PM

Thong or No Thong (Edyta)?

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?eead49a73c.jpg

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?be2447675d.jpg

Starlord

10-10-07, 02:51 PM

Thong or No Thong?

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?95f92e278c.jpg

Looks like a thong to me! :eek: Great work, Mac! As a connoisseur of fine babe pics, I salute you. :D

Mac The Knife

10-10-07, 02:52 PM

I have tears in my eyes too, Helio, butt for a much different reason.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?451b924926.jpg

Starlord

10-10-07, 02:52 PM

Thong or No Thong (Edyta)?

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?eead49a73c.jpg

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?be2447675d.jpg

That looks like a thong, too! We're two for two! :D Gotta love these girls.

Starlord

10-10-07, 02:53 PM

I have tears in my eyes too, Helio, butt for a much different reason.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?451b924926.jpg

I would feign a leg injury, too, just to get a better view at that fiiine booty!

Mac The Knife

10-10-07, 02:54 PM

I'll post a few more in a couple of days. I don't want to get us shutdown on either end.

Mac The Knife

10-10-07, 02:56 PM

I'm still trying to figure out if it's a pastie or just the edge of Kym's bra in the first shot.

IrmoGamecoq

10-10-07, 02:57 PM

Man, those are truly some lovely women. Thanks for the pics!

Just as long as Edyta doesn't say anything though, I do not like that eastern-euro accent...she said something like "vot-EVAH" in the last ep. Probably just me though.

IrmoGamecoq

10-10-07, 02:58 PM

I'm still trying to figure out if it's a pastie or just the edge of Kym's bra in the first shot.

I don't know if they call them pasties, but my wife has some strapless cups that she wears in some instances. Probably what Kym is wearing there.

nashvillecat? Care to chime in with some expertise?

Starlord

10-10-07, 03:01 PM

I'm still trying to figure out if it's a pastie or just the edge of Kym's bra in the first shot.

It looks like a pastie but with all the newer bra styles that are designed for wearing under low-cut dresses like that without showing, you never know. I know this from Mrs. Starlord. ;)

LL3HD

10-10-07, 03:43 PM

...I do not like that eastern-euro accent...she said something like "vot-EVAH" in the last ep. Probably just me though.
No...it's not just you...

Edyta and Karina sound like that Natasha chic.

Here's Karina practicing her dance steps. :p

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~lastone2/fridgedoor_1550_36757687.gif

archiguy

10-10-07, 03:59 PM

No...it's not just you...

Edyta and Kim sound like that Natasha chic.

Here's Kim practicing her dance steps. :p

Um, Larrry, you do know that Kym is an Aussie, right? No eastern European, she.

LL3HD

10-10-07, 04:07 PM

Um, Larrry, you do know that Kym is an Aussie, right? No eastern European, she.:D You always catch my flubs. You are correct. I meant Karina. Kim is fine. Karina reminds me of Natasha.

Ron_Mexico81

10-10-07, 04:08 PM

I have tears in my eyes too, Helio, butt for a much different reason.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?451b924926.jpg

You are my hero MAC!!!!! She is so hot !!!

RSF_LA

10-10-07, 04:12 PM

Thong or No Thong?

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7038/dwtsthong1rb1.jpg

Are you getting the eastern network feed in Phoenix? I think ABC removed that scene for the west coast.

Starlord

10-10-07, 04:15 PM

You must be getting the eastern network feed in Phoenix as I think ABC took out that scene for the west coast.

Caught it here in the Midwest, too. I would've thought the West Coast would be the last place they'd edit something like that out! ;) :p

RSF_LA

10-10-07, 04:19 PM

This show live in the Eastern and Central time zones. I think the Mountain time zone does their own delay from the live eastern feed.

IrmoGamecoq

10-10-07, 04:30 PM

No...it's not just you...

Edyta and Karina sound like that Natasha chic.

Here's Karina practicing her dance steps. :p

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~lastone2/fridgedoor_1550_36757687.gif

Classic. :D

Mac The Knife

10-10-07, 04:41 PM

Caught it here in the Midwest, too. I would've thought the West Coast would be the last place they'd edit something like that out! ;) :p

I've never been able to figure out which feed they use in Phoenix. We don't do daylight savings, so we are on Pacific time part of the year and Mountain the rest. So maybe they switch which feed they use, I just don't know.

Mac The Knife

10-10-07, 04:45 PM

BTW, check out the back hyperextension on the second shot of Edyta. I have another shot of Julianne showing her flexibility that I'll post in a couple of days.

IMO, Jane's back problems are going to be her undoing in the Latin numbers. You have to have a lot of flexiblility in your lower spine to get that good hip action.

juancmjr

10-10-07, 05:07 PM

On Edyta, definite thong. As for Julianne, I assume that for us on the West Coast a different camera was used to "cover" the wardrobe malfunction. I can't believe I would miss that. If you see in the background of the image RSF_LA has generously provided for us a pair of legs clad in jeans next to the lights. A different cameraman perhaps? From that angle Helio could be leaning back far enough to shield Julianne from the TV audience seeing the goodies. Damn multicamera shows!! Also have to give it up to Mac for the other shot of Julianne with the hot pants. Mmmm legs...

archiguy

10-10-07, 05:07 PM

BTW, check out the back hyperextension on the second shot of Edyta. I have another shot of Julianne showing her flexibility that I'll post in a couple of days.

IMO, Jane's back problems are going to be her undoing in the Latin numbers. You have to have a lot of flexibility in your lower spine to get that good hip action.

Lack of flexibility in the back seems to afflict many of the, ah, more mature competitors. And I feel their pain. :p

Mac The Knife

10-11-07, 01:56 PM

Check out the position of Julianne's toes, knees and hips relative to her shoulders in this one. There was an even better example of this last season when she was wearing the leopard print leotard since you could see her hips better. :D

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?af651d91ba.jpg

Starlord

10-11-07, 01:59 PM

nashvillecat

10-11-07, 02:27 PM

...just wanted to add that I thought Jenny Garth's tango was stunning. Haunting, actually. Not to take away from Julianne, but jenny had the best performance of the night, IMO.

Also, and with all due respect to Jane S., I didn't think her dance desrved that high a score.

nc

RSF_LA

10-11-07, 06:50 PM

If you see in the background of the image RSF_LA has generously provided for us a pair of legs clad in jeans next to the lights. A different cameraman perhaps?Credit for that image should also go to Mac The Knife, it's a cropped version of this full one: http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?95f92e278c.jpg

Mac The Knife

10-12-07, 02:25 PM

So these eastern european babes don't do anything for a couple of you guys, eh?

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?9a1b811ce1.jpg

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?0ad30cec10.jpg

[sorry about the deinterlacing artifacts, I haven't been able to figure out how to avoid them when I take snapshots of interlaced material]

IrmoGamecoq

10-12-07, 02:29 PM

Don't get me wrong...I could look at Edyta (and Karina - from the neck down) all day long...it was the accent that I was talking about...

Btw, who is that in the 2nd link you posted? I'm assuming that was Edyta in the first...

Mac The Knife

10-12-07, 02:34 PM

Wrong on both.

It's Anna in the first pic (notice the bright red hair), during one of the pros exhibition dances on elimination night.

The second one is Karina doing some swimsuit modeling.

IrmoGamecoq

10-12-07, 03:19 PM

"Wrong on both?" I don't recall hazarding a guess on the 2nd one at all...

That is definitely Karina's "best side" though...anything to hide that gargoyle face.

Mac The Knife

10-12-07, 03:32 PM

"Wrong on both?" I don't recall hazarding a guess on the 2nd one at all...

.

my bad. :o

CruelInventions

10-12-07, 04:13 PM

.
Also, and with all due respect to Jane S., I didn't think her dance desrved that high a score.

nc

agreed, definitely a WTF? judging result moment for me. Before the judges spoke, I was feeling bad for her as I thought the dance was totally forgettable.

skyehill

10-12-07, 04:36 PM

During the most recent DWTS my wife, who controls the DVR during all episodes of DWTS, commented while watching Julianne that she'd " love to kiss her a**". I only watch this horrible reality show (I still dont understand why Stars isn't in quotes, but I digress) to have something that we can watch together, and I must say that we finally agreed on something. :) That is one lovely young lady.

Mac The Knife

10-13-07, 03:22 PM

Cam: "How am I supposed to concentrate on dancing when you're dressed like that?"

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?aa435cf939.jpg

Mac The Knife

10-13-07, 03:26 PM

Cam: "DWTS is such a drag. I spent an entire day practicing this move over and over again because I kept getting it wrong. Edyta finally got tired of me sticking my hands inside those spilt tops she wears during practice, so now I have to hold my hands straight out like this."

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?137585b4d3.jpg

archiguy

10-13-07, 05:31 PM

Cam: "How am I supposed to concentrate on dancing when you're dressed like that?"

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?aa435cf939.jpg

Yeah, I know what he means. Her workout clothes look like something straight out of "Caligula". Yet somehow everything manages to stay tucked safely away. :confused: Too bad the rehearsals can't be live. :D

juancmjr

10-14-07, 02:31 AM

Hopefully this works but I found an interesting picture of last season's DWTS from TV Guide's website. I'm sure Julianne fans will like this so let your imaginations run wild. Plus, go to the bottom row of pictures and scroll right to an excellent portrait of her as well.

http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/dancing-stars/photos/191470/297

:eek::D

IrmoGamecoq

10-15-07, 08:50 AM

Keep it coming with the great screenshots, Mac!

Starlord

10-15-07, 11:18 AM

Starlord

10-15-07, 11:18 AM

During the most recent DWTS my wife, who controls the DVR during all episodes of DWTS, commented while watching Julianne that she'd " love to kiss her a**".

That, my friends, is what you call a "keeper." :D

Mac The Knife

10-15-07, 03:08 PM

I think these shots will put those Karina implant rumors to rest. But might stoke the engagement rumors. Check out the ring on her left hand, engagement, promise, cocktail ring????

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?289d7688bd.jpg

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?d900a5e67c.jpg

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?aa213fff25.jpg

Starlord

10-15-07, 03:27 PM

nashvillecat

10-15-07, 04:26 PM

Cam: "How am I supposed to concentrate on dancing when you're dressed like that?"

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?aa435cf939.jpg

Mac, you rule!

Keep 'em comin'. And thanks!

nc

jacksonian

10-15-07, 09:10 PM

I was looking at the Karina pics just now and my wife looked over and said, "What are you looking at?" I explained and she said, "Y'all need to stick to projectors where you know what you're talking about." :D

I swear I thought Karina had gotten implants. She must have been wearing one hell of a wonder bra when I saw her.

juancmjr

10-16-07, 12:51 AM

So, I think Jane's feet were off the floor. Everyone did really good this episode. Jennie is definitely coming on. Sabrina definitely deserved the 30. That big C on Cameron's chest was a bit cheesy IMO, despite fitting the song they danced to. Mark extended himself outward as per Carrie Ann's instructions. A couple of minor flubs but other than that... wow. Samantha's girls...

humdinger70

10-16-07, 02:28 AM

The Cameron/Edyta paso doble looked more like Superboy and Princess Leia! :D

Methinks Mark Cuban is done (well, either him or Floyd).

Best part... Samantha's rack is back!! Gods, I wish I had something to cut that bowtie! :D

IrmoGamecoq

10-16-07, 08:29 AM

Ugh, Samantha is back...

I agree that the "C" on Cameron was uber-cheezy...and yeah, Edyta looked like Princess Leia as Jabba's slave there too...her outfit was incredible and showed lots of "crotch cleavage." Can't wait to see Mac's screenshots on that one...

It was so funny how Tony first denied that Jane's feet ever left the floor, then when it was clearly shown on video, he quickly switched to "oh, it's okay for them to leave the floor for one beat of the music." Gimme a break! :D

Carrie Ann was really harping on the lifts last night though, and I'm glad that they finally pointed out that there was a lift in a previous episode that didn't get pointed out. I'm pretty sure it was Julianne when she did a somersault over the top of her male dancer.

I don't really care about the lifts, but it's a rule so they should follow it. I'd imagine it's there to lessen the potential of injuries...

nlk10010

10-16-07, 09:15 AM

Yea, Tony, who seems to treat every new season of the show as a dating opportunity, can really look you in the eye and lie with a straight face.

I think the producers decided that they needed a "hook" about now, so Carrie Ann was sent out to complain about lifts. Last year (or the one before that), I think about this time, she went on about breaking hold. Wait until tonight's audience segment when they start ragging on Carrie Ann for her complaining. Really makes for great television. :)

=NLK=

archiguy

10-16-07, 09:15 AM

Samantha is back, now with baby-rack! Still can't form a coherent thought on her feet, though. Pity; Drew was steadily improving, which means the post-dance segment was steadily improving. Now, back to square one. :rolleyes:

Most improved: Cameron, even with the silly costume. And can't we just give the glorious Mirror Ball trophy to Sabrina already? She's just widening the gap now. And Etyta's costume - wow, even for her. If the bottom were any lower, her costume would have had another "button", so says my wife. I needed a cold shower after that routine.

Keeping my fingers crossed for Mark... he was too stiff, no up & down "flow" to his waltz. I didn't get to the phones in time; figured my 10 calls kept him out of the bottom two last week. ;)

IrmoGamecoq

10-16-07, 09:45 AM

Yep, Mark's clearly in trouble. Floyd was worse though to me, and hopefully his surly attitude will turn off the voters enough to keep Mark around a week longer. I just hate those constipated looks on Mark's face while he's dancing. He just has not been able to avoid that, no matter how much he is admonished.

As for Tony, I was sold on him as an also-ran when he couldn't win the thing with Stacey Keibler as his partner! Also, I remember one of the earliest shows where he announced himself as the "bad boy of ball-room dancing." Could anything be farther from the truth.

Starlord

10-16-07, 10:54 AM

I agree that the "C" on Cameron was uber-cheezy...and yeah, Edyta looked like Princess Leia as Jabba's slave there too...her outfit was incredible and showed lots of "crotch cleavage." Can't wait to see Mac's screenshots on that one...

Ditto. We're wwwaaaiting, Mac! Chop, chop!

:D

CruelInventions

10-16-07, 12:20 PM

Yea, Tony, who seems to treat every new season of the show as a dating opportunity...

I noticed Sabrina's partner sure was kissing her a lot last night. all over.. cheek. forehead. nose. etc.

Samantha is back, now with baby-rack! Still can't form a coherent thought on her feet, though. Pity; Drew was steadily improving, which means the post-dance segment was steadily improving. Now, back to square one. :rolleyes:

Yes, I agree all the way. At least we'll have something else to focus on other than the inane content of her conversational banter. I'm still enjoying the mammaries of her appearance last night.

Yep, Mark's clearly in trouble. Floyd was worse though to me, and hopefully his surly attitude will turn off the voters enough to keep Mark around a week longer. I just hate those constipated looks on Mark's face while he's dancing. He just has not been able to avoid that, no matter how much he is admonished.

Mark's facial expressions are horrifying. On the bright side, maybe he'll get some Peptol Bismol (sp?) print/tv advertising work as a result.

Did everyone see Floyd slouching and yawning on the sofa back in the interview room? Not very attractive behavior to present to a national tv audience.

LL3HD

10-16-07, 01:30 PM

Yep, Mark's clearly in trouble. Floyd was worse though

I just hate those constipated looks on Mark's face while he's dancing..
Floyd is definitely boot worthy tonight. He intimidates the judges and they’re unfairly rewarding him with high scores. And unfortunately he has a bigger fan base than Mark. Either way, one of these two will be gone tonight. It should be Floyd. Marks mugging has been bothering me for weeks. :eek:

Are we at the half way point?
No changes in my predictions from the first week.:cool:

Sabrina has had this thing locked up from day 1. If she did an illegal lift and landed on the dance floor and bounced on her face—she’d still be the favorite.

Mel, Helio and Jennie will all battle for second (3rd and 4th) place.

As for the rest… Camron’s looks will keep him around a while longer but he won’t break the final four.

Jane will disappear immediately after Mark and Flloyd are gone.

Marie is a perfect 7. :)

Did I forget anyone?

Oh... nice to see Sam.... but boy does she stink at her job. Vanna laughs at her. :D

CruelInventions

10-16-07, 01:44 PM

I still can't get over the fact that Samantha's parents started the Renaissance Fair troupe, or whatever it was called, which was an ongoing popular show event which was advertised throughout the 80's/90's in the Illinois/Wisconsin markets (they may have taken the show to other states as well). Basically, actors prancing about in period costumes, waving greasy drumsticks around as they spoke with the supposed accent and using the cultural language of the time, etc. A popular local dj used it as comedy fodder for years, mocking it's premise and the participants, i.e., actors who couldn't get decent acting jobs anywhere else, historically inaccurate, etc.

IrmoGamecoq

10-16-07, 01:58 PM

That was a heckuva non sequitur there, CruelInventions. Where did you read that?

Renaissance Fair type stuff was lampooned on Reno 911! quite a bit too, with Patton Oswalt playing a hilarious ongoing character...

And "Vanna laughs at her" is a spot-on characterization of Samantha's on-air skill. :D

CruelInventions

10-16-07, 02:07 PM

hmm.. I think it was a feature story done about Samantha for either a local tv program based in Chicago, or a nationally syndicated show, like Extra or something.. I can't seem to remember now. It was one of those, 'isn't life bizarre, it's a small world' moments. :p

Mac The Knife

10-16-07, 02:08 PM

.....her outfit was incredible and showed lots of "crotch cleavage." Can't wait to see Mac's screenshots on that one...

....

I don't really care about the lifts, but it's a rule so they should follow it. I'd imagine it's there to lessen the potential of injuries...

Hmmm. I guess I need to review that dance, I somehow didn't notice that the first time through (although I noticed lots of good shots during practice.

AFA lifts are concerned, even professional ballroom dancing has a "no lifts" rule. After all, ballroom dancing is supposed to be a "social dance" not a gymnastics competition. But even in the professional competitions, I find the interpretation of the rule to be incomprehensible.

Mac The Knife

10-16-07, 02:26 PM

I don't think it's possible to have too many shots of Julianne's legs and butt, so...

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?0ebbac6baf.jpg

And a couple of Julianne hamming it up for the cameras.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?23889d1e3c.jpg

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?0e55d9c7b7.jpg

And one of Mel B posing. I like this shot because it shows what a great job they've been doing with her hair and makeup. She looks ten years younger in this shot.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?f1bfd25527.jpg

Starlord

10-16-07, 02:38 PM

IrmoGamecoq

10-16-07, 03:29 PM

Hmmm. I guess I need to review that dance, I somehow didn't notice that the first time through (although I noticed lots of good shots during practice.

Mac - I noticed it mostly in their post-dance interview with Samantha. Her outfit is cut waaaaaay low in those scenes...put it this way, let's just say it's pretty obvious that she shaves. :)

CruelInventions

10-16-07, 04:12 PM

.....I guess I had better go back and un-delete last nights episode from my HD Tivo's trash bin and take a closer look at this too. :D

nashvillecat

10-16-07, 04:32 PM

. I just hate those constipated looks on Mark's face while he's dancing.
(I'll admit it now, I haven't watchedlast night's show yet, But I do want to comment on Mark -- constipated. yeh, what's the deal with his mouth? He like keeps his mouth partially open and seperates his teeth. And then he got that look on his face like he's in tremendous pain. One thing I do admire about him though, is he seems to be very much "into" the dance. BUT, he or Floyd are the worst out there as is Jane.

nc

archiguy

10-16-07, 05:13 PM

TVOD

10-16-07, 06:05 PM

he got that look on his face like he's in tremendous pain.It could be that he is in pain from his hip surgery.
I really find myself disliking Floyd intensely. He's threatened the judges and sometimes seems to be one bad score away from going postal.His exit might be interesting for the censors.

LL3HD

10-16-07, 10:21 PM

What a pleasant surprise to see Cheryl and Drew dance again.:) Loved her in that red dress. She is so great.

And I really love the original recording of Danke Schoen by Wayne Newton. It’s as smooth as that Bobby Darin song. What’s the title? Anyone? Mac?:p

Danke Schoen is up there with Sinatra’s Under My Skin.
It's just a classic recording.

BUT tonight…:eek::confused: why did they let that happen? Didn’t they hear him in rehearsal? That was very sad.

humdinger70

10-17-07, 02:49 AM

I really find myself disliking Floyd intensely. He's threatened the judges and sometimes seems to be one bad score away from going postal. Hope he gets canned this week. It's funny about some of these elite athletes they pick for the show. They're so hyper-competitive, they can't accept that they're just not very good dancers. Think Jerry Rice. Even Layla Ali got a little hostile when she got sub-par scores. And both of them went further in the competition then they probably should have which I attribute to the intimidation factor. They really need to screen these guys a little closer.

You can breathe a sigh of relief. Floyd and Karina got the boot this week. And if you were worried about Floyd losing it, forget it. He was very gracious about it (and probably very relieved that he can now concentrate 100 per cent on his upcoming Dec. 8 bout).

humdinger70

10-17-07, 02:52 AM

Willie_Tee

10-17-07, 11:12 AM

sptrout

10-17-07, 11:29 AM

I didn't hear it, but my wife said that they announced Wayne's and the backup singers' songs were last minute replacement routines. Evidently Gloria Estefan backed out of performing at the last minute. Is that so?

More or less. It was annouced that Gloria had to cancel due to personal reasons and to fill her spot they had their standard singers perform a Gloria Estefan song while the professional dancers did a latin dance show.

They added after Wayne's performance that it was put together in 24 hours, but no reason was given as to why. Maybe Gloria was going to sing two songs so they had to fill the time? Live TV can be fun.....

hooked01

10-17-07, 11:31 AM

Gloria Estefan's Mom took ill, so she couldn't perform. Talk about putting something together at the last minute!!!

LL3HD

10-17-07, 11:58 AM

Somebody wanted Wayne back to sing his signature tune... hope you're happy.

P.S. getting old affects everything, including vocal cords. You really didn't expect him to sing it as if he was still in his youth, did you?Well duhhhhh, :rolleyes: thanks for the education. :confused:

There are plenty of old timers out there that can still do their classics without sounding like Alfalfa crooning to Darla. Geeze, :rolleyes: Who knew his vocal chords needed an injection of botox too.

There are singers in his age range that still have pipes-- Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney—even Tony Bennet to name a few.

I didn’t know that Newton’s voice was that shot. They should have passed on that gig. This was bad producing...

humdinger70

10-17-07, 01:17 PM

Well duhhhhh, :rolleyes: thanks for the education. :confused:

There are plenty of old timers out there that can still do their classics without sounding like Alfalfa crooning to Darla. Geeze, :rolleyes: Who knew his vocal chords needed an injection of botox too.

There are singers in his age range that still have pipes-- Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney—even Tony Bennet to name a few.

I didn’t know that Newton’s voice was that shot. They should have passed on that gig. This was bad producing...

From prior posts, it looks like they needed fill-ins when Gloria Estefan had to pull out due to her mom's illness. Gave a chance for the back-up singers to have some serious camera time. Also, Wayne was gracious enough to step in and help. Kudos to him, Cheryl, Drew and the band for putting together something in less than a day.

This is absolutely a family-friendly show with high values (both production and personal) behind it. No wonder it's an ABC top (or consistently one of it's top 5) rated program.

LL3HD

10-17-07, 01:42 PM

I thought it was cool that the back up singers were promoted to the forefront for the evening. I’ll give them props for stepping up to the plate.

But it did strike me as funny to see them in the spot light. The only thing missing was the band’s name on an easel in the corner of the stage. They looked like a very good Wedding / Bar Mitzvah band.:p

I would've preferred that the director focused more on Drew and Cheryl. :cool:

Charles R

10-17-07, 01:49 PM

I'm surpirsed by the amount of support Mark has received. He wasn't even in the bottom two this week. It appears his audience support is stronger than his dancing.

hooked01

10-17-07, 01:58 PM

I think the reason they added Wayne at the last minute was because Gloria was going to do a song from her new album - hence the reason for her being there to begin with. Obviously, the band wasn't going to do that, so they brought in the reinforcements.

This is the first time that I actually watched a full show and I hated the bit they did before the final eliminations with all the people talking about commitment and winning and how great the show is. Gag!!! Do they have a segment like that every week? Barf!

Mac The Knife

10-17-07, 02:12 PM

I'm surpirsed by the amount of support Mark has received. He wasn't even in the bottom two this week. It appears his audience support is stronger than his dancing.

Yeah, it makes me wonder if Mark hired a call center (or ordered all his employees) to call in for him. ;)

Mac The Knife

10-17-07, 02:15 PM

BTW, the links are broken for me. Are they broken for everyone? I think we might have finally been cut off.

IrmoGamecoq

10-17-07, 02:18 PM

BTW, the links are broken for me. Are they broken for everyone? I think we might have finally been cut off.

They're appearing differently, at least. They used to just appear as the URL as a clickable link. Now, they appear as embedded pictures that are broken (a red X). Clicking on the properties and getting the URL to C&P into an address bar still works though...but that might just be loading from my browser history come to think of it...

RSF_LA

10-17-07, 04:02 PM

Mac's images rehosted (click for full image):

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7239/jul1ru6.th.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jul1ru6.jpg)http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9637/but1tw2.th.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=but1tw2.jpg)http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/8663/mel1ic4.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mel1ic4.jpg)
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5991/jul2jt6.th.jpg (http://img339.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jul2jt6.jpg)http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8729/jul3qy6.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jul3qy6.jpg)http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9679/jul4ch5.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jul4ch5.jpg)
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8380/th1qj7.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=th1qj7.jpg)http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3917/ed1qz1.th.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ed1qz1.jpg)http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2922/ed2js3.th.jpg (http://img139.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ed2js3.jpg)

Thanks for the memories

LL3HD

10-22-07, 10:08 PM

Tonight’s show was very unsettling. I was really enjoying Marie Osmond’s performance until the carpet got pulled out-- out from under all of us. She went down like one of Floyd’s (remember him?) opponents. So much for having a plan B cut away. I was surprised they didn’t have a medic come from off camera immediately.
And it’s a shame that we (and Marie) didn’t get to hear the judge’s critiques. I’m curious if the show gets edited for the west coast feed.

I didn’t agree with a lot of the judge’s numbers.

I expected more from Jennie. She was a disappointment.

No surprise that Mark “The Face” Cuban was the worst. I think he should be gone but he has a good fan base.

I think Jane has the smallest fan base. You can tell when the judge criticizes a star and how boisterous the audience gets. I didn’t hear a peep when they made negative comments toward Jane. Hence, no fan support. Then again, I thought they gave her too high a score. I hope Mark’s gone but I think Jane will be booted.

LL3HD

10-22-07, 10:37 PM

It's already all the buzz...

http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah7170.shtml

humdinger70

10-23-07, 12:41 AM

How much of Southern California got to see the show?

All of San Diego's channels have had non-stop coverage of the wildfires all day today (pre-empting all network programming). If you had cable, the local ABC station made an arrangement for the network programming with 4SD (the Padres channel) to show ABC's network programming. If you were on satellite or OTA, you were SOL.

I don't know about the LA area.

This is definitely going to skew the ratings this week.

davemcs

10-23-07, 07:48 AM

Eagerly awaiting Mack's screencaps for this weeks "Hot Latin Dance" week

nashvillecat

10-23-07, 08:45 AM

Jane, Mark should go.

What the hell is the deal with the judges? How can you award jane such a good score for such a "safe" routine? Elio did a MUCH better job of it, IMO. These judges are starting to bother me. The have and play favorites big-time. One thing I do commend Carrie Ann Inaba for is her honesty on the technical blunders that take place. She seems somewhat consistent but not always.

I really like Jenny. She should go far, but I dont think the judges will "allow" her to.

I held my breath when Marie fell. I'm so glad she is OK :).

nc

nlk10010

10-23-07, 09:13 AM

Don't worry about Helio (spelling?). Methinks the producers are preparing for him to make a big comeback in the judging and to "just" catch Sabrina at the checkered flag. :)

I've stopped taking what the judges say to heart. They're entertainers now. When Len said he thought the Samba was the hardest dance to master I almost fell over (well, I would have if wifey and I hadn't been lying in bed). All you had to do was look at Sabrina and the others doing the Rhumba to realize it's the SLOW dances that are hard.

Of course, I too was relieved that Marie was OK. It was a really scary moment and I'm beginning to think she may withdraw from the competition (nothing I've heard, just a feeling). And one thing I WILL say about her is that she can be VERY funny.

=NLK=

archiguy

10-23-07, 09:39 AM

Marie should go, but the sympathy vote may keep her in. It's absolutely imperative that Cubes stick around so that Kym can stick around. ;)

SowegaBowler

10-23-07, 11:15 AM

I, too, am glad Marie is OK after her collapse. My heart almost came to a standstill when she fell, but I was relieved to see her in good spirits backstage after the ensuing commercial break.

BTW: Was anyone surprised as I was that Mel and Maks did their routine to "Spice Up Your Life," made famous by, of all acts, the Spice Girls? Not that I thought it was completely wrong; it just surprised me a bit.

LL3HD

10-23-07, 01:30 PM

Marie should go, but the sympathy vote may keep her in. It's absolutely imperative that Cubes stick around so that Kym can stick around. ;)It looked like Jane stole one of Kym’s outfits.

LL3HD

10-23-07, 01:33 PM

I really like Jenny. She should go far, but I dont think the judges will "allow" her to.I think Jennie’s partner is bringing her down.

He should turn down his flamboyant twinkle a few clicks and take a cue from his sister Julianne and the one dancer who’s the best at making her partner stand out, Cheryl. ;) They know how to make their stars shine brighter. :cool:

juancmjr

10-23-07, 02:08 PM

That was my initial thought as well, Marie would get a sympathy vote to keep her in. My niece received a text before the show about Marie's fall, kind of spoiling it for me but the text wasn't specific enough as to when it occured. I thought it would be during the routine a la Heather Mills last season. If anyone heard the heavy breathing after the routine that could have been a clue. To me it didn't sound right somehow. I was still surprised that Mel & Maks did their routine to a Spice Girls song, despite Mel having been one, and their trip to London for the video shoot, as well as the Girls' impending comeback. I'm sure lots of us are well aware that shows like these are advertising tie ins for other media, both subtley and overtly. You know, put the Spice Girls in our minds little by little then BAM they're everywhere, but I digress. Jennie did OK, not as good as her last 2 dances, the rolling hips were a little too stiff IMO. Helio, I thought, did very well but not as passionate as it could have been and for me, not "technical" as Len put it but the performance did lack something. Loved Julianne's outfit though. Jane is next to be cut out. Mark's routine was entertaining, so that factor could keep him in a while longer, like with Jerry Springer. Sabrina just keeps kicking a$$ with her performances

humdinger70

10-23-07, 03:19 PM

Best outfits last night:
1) Edyta (do you even need to ask?)
2) Kym (you could belly dance for me anytime! :D)

Mac The Knife

10-23-07, 03:29 PM

Yeah, we seem to have reached the point where the worst dancer (Mark) is going to stick around while better dancers get cut.

The judges tried to protect Mel by giving her a first place finish. So now she'll be safe with anything other than a last place vote by the fans.

And it sure looks to me like the judges are trying to ensure a female winner this season by giving three or four women higher scores than any of the men.

Starlord

10-23-07, 03:30 PM

Mac The Knife

10-23-07, 03:31 PM

It looked like Jane stole one of Kym’s outfits.

And looked damn good in it too. :D

Hasn't anyone told her that women in their mid-fifties aren't supposed to have bodies like that?

Mac The Knife

10-23-07, 03:37 PM

I'll try posting some stuff after the results show. But I'm not sure if it will work considering what happened to the old links.

I think it's better to wait a while and not to interrupt the post show discussion. Plus posting later in the week bumps the thread on day when it usually doesn't get a bump.

humdinger70

10-24-07, 01:46 AM

I have to admit that I didn't enjoy the programs this week (as much as I usually do), because I didn't get to see them in HD. San Diego fire coverage has blanketed the local channels all day and all night - the Padres channel was able to show ABC's network programming on both Monday and Tuesday, no HD feed available.

But the results are now in -

Jane was in the bottom two (again)... but was saved.

So it's bye-bye to Mark Cuban (and Kym Johnson unfortunately, also) and his stiff surgically repaired hip.

No fainting for Marie Osmond as she was saved for next week.

Two performances next week - paso doble (for the couples) and a group number (viewer votes only).

IrmoGamecoq

10-24-07, 08:38 AM

Too bad Kym is gone but I was noticing her crossed eyes a little more lately than usual.

Jane was absolutely smoking in that outfit and I was way ahead of Len in noticing that she actually resembled Edyta in her dance at times. Edyta, and more importantly your husband...you have a lot of good years ahead of you to look forward to! :)

IrmoGamecoq

10-24-07, 08:39 AM

Oh, and it was pretty amazing the amount of weight that Mark Cuban had lost so far.

Jenny Garth has firmed up her body quite a bit as well.

juancmjr

10-24-07, 11:40 AM

He said he lost 35 lbs! Also, i noticed at the beginning of the season Mel had some serious love handles, noticeable when wearing spandex in the practice sessions. On Monday she looked like they had pretty much disappeared which is why she could totally pull off the outfit she wore.

archiguy

10-24-07, 01:45 PM

I wonder how many celebrities enlist in this show for it's weight loss potential? Seems to work wonders for most everyone, especially the ones that last a while. There has to be some attraction other than that hideous trophy. :p

cavalierlwt

10-24-07, 02:09 PM

I don't watch the show, but I do click in on it occasionally for the eye candy. Seriously, Jane Seymour is HOT! As far motivation to do the show, I suppose even 4 weeks being on the show gives you some pretty serious ability compared to most non-professional dancers. If Marc Cuban decides to take his wife dancing, He knows he going to deliver the goods out there.

Mac The Knife

10-24-07, 02:34 PM

Since Kym and Mark got booted off last night, here are couple of goodbye pics of Kym (assuming the hosting links work:rolleyes:)

Kym in Burn the Floor

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/d049b5e762.jpg

Jeannie never showed her belly button...

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/69830eda84.jpg

Mac The Knife

10-24-07, 02:36 PM

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Mac The Knife

10-24-07, 02:40 PM

I think this will work now...

CAM: (don't look at her butt... don't look at her butt... )

http://aycu17.webshots.com/image/31296/2003012219952439896_fs.jpg

Mac The Knife

10-24-07, 02:43 PM

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Mac The Knife

10-24-07, 02:44 PM

...

BDCat

10-24-07, 02:44 PM

I don't know about the links either but try this (for Windows, not sure about others):

Right click on the red X and select Properties (at the bottom).

Copy the URL of the image (select the URL and then hit Ctrl-c).

Paste the URL into your browser (Ctrl-v) and press Enter/Return.

Works for me!

cavalierlwt

10-24-07, 02:46 PM

Yeah, that works for me too. It seems like the pics should be working though. Perhaps AVS has disabled any linking to these imageservers.

Starlord

10-24-07, 02:47 PM

Mac, you need to direct-link to the image and not the freeimagehosting page it's shown on. Right-click on the image on the page and copy/paste the link that shows in Properties.

Like so:

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/d049b5e762.jpg

CruelInventions

10-24-07, 02:57 PM

A couple random observations:

- I hope Marie is voted out next. I do enjoy her presence on the show but her partner creeps me out. He seems nice enough, but between his bad hairpiece and smarmy mannerisms, I find him nauseating.

- While I generally agree that the judges are as much about entertainment and directing outcomes (w/targeted voting and commentary designed to build drama or protect vulnerable dancers, etc.), I think they were right on target with Jenny this week. She just didn't let loose enough, mentally/physically, to fully inhabit the assigned style of dance. She has a significant problem in overcoming her natural reserve to demonstrate the necessary physicality of some of the dances, and the selling of passion or emotion, which is a bit surprising given that she is an actress.

Plus, there's always that discomfort as a viewer in watching her interact with her partner off of the dance floor. You can tell she just isn't comfortable interacting with much affection towards him, even on a benign, superficially flirty basis. You can tell he recognizes her discomfort and has modified his physical interactions with her to respect her boundaries. She has emasculated the poor kid. Which is part of the problem too.. his young age has also contributed to her discomfort with him as a partner. Funny how having a youthful female dance partner never seems to bother the older guys. ;)

All in all, it makes for a slightly uncomfortable pairing. Even though I find myself rooting for them to do well and to continue to gel as partners, if that discomfort keeps lingering on, I hope they will be the next to get voted off, ideally, after Marie Osmond and her partner. Then Jane or the soap star should go after that.. depending on how they perform in the next couple of weeks.

IrmoGamecoq

10-24-07, 02:57 PM

And, keep using that image hosting site as it's one of the few that's not blocked for me here at the 9-5. :)

LL3HD

10-24-07, 03:15 PM

.... She has emasculated the poor kid. Which is part of the problem too.. his young age has also contributed to her discomfort with him as a partner. Funny how having a youthful female dance partner never seems to bother the older guys...He seems more interested in his competition with his sister and how great his performance is. He’s too showy. One of the professionals (I forgot his name) said it perfectly last night. He said something like… I am the frame and my partner is the picture.

CruelInventions

10-24-07, 03:36 PM

.. he did talk about his philosophy of taking chances, pushing it to the limits, or words to that effect. I agree, his take on the competition did strike me as not being the best approach, at least in comparison to some of the other pro dancers, in the context of working with a non-professional partner. But it's his first time out.. maybe he'll grow and better adapt his tactics in future seasons.

archiguy

10-24-07, 03:59 PM

He seems more interested in his competition with his sister and how great his performance is. He’s too showy. One of the professionals (I forgot his name) said it perfectly last night. He said something like… I am the frame and my partner is the picture.

More than Maxim or Tony? :eek: Those guys are pretty showy as well. I don't know that that's a fair comment.

It's a fine line the pros are trying to toe. They've got to show off their partners, but not draw too much attention to themselves. They've got to make the routine "showy", but not too difficult. It's just got to be hard. When Cheryl's dancing, for example, I find I can't take my eyes off her, even though I know I'm supposed to be watching her partner (even moreso this time!).

RSF_LA

10-24-07, 04:17 PM

Mac's other cap:

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/69830eda84.jpg

LL3HD

10-24-07, 04:37 PM

I don't know that that's a fair comment.

It's a fine line the pros are trying to toe. They've got to show off their partners, but not draw too much attention to themselves. They've got to make the routine "showy", but not too difficult. It's just got to be hard.I guess it’s easier to point out the professionals who enhance their partner’s performance rather than the pros that mug the spot light.

Cheryl always makes it appear that her partners are part of the reason for her great dancing. She has that talent as does Julianne. ;)

By the way, you catch Damages? Man that was fun.:cool:

archiguy

10-24-07, 04:50 PM

By the way, you catch Damages? Man that was fun.:cool:

The wife tells me it's on tap for tonight, Larry. We're pretty geeked up about it! It's been tough to avoid the 'Damages' thread, and I've stayed away from HOTP too, in case anyone's talking about it there. Can't wait!!

CruelInventions

10-24-07, 08:05 PM

By the way, you catch Damages? Man that was fun.:cool:

I've got a family member recording those for me. I'm about 3 weeks behind.. fantastic program, looking forward to how it's all going to play out.

Btw, is this a one-shot single season series? I find it difficult to imagine how they can come back fresh with another season, unless they somehow manage to continue the storyline from this year.

LL3HD

10-24-07, 08:36 PM

Btw, is this a one-shot single season series? I’d rather not say anything.:cool:

It’s definitely worth watching the entire season totally fresh with no spoilers. I’ll just say that it’s a chess match to the end.:eek:;)

CruelInventions

10-24-07, 09:25 PM

Ok, thanks. I see now that I should leave well enough alone and stop asking any questions until I have had the opportunity to view the remaining three episodes.

now back to your regularly scheduled thread topic.

Mac The Knife

10-25-07, 03:25 PM

Mac, you need to direct-link to the image and not the freeimagehosting page it's shown on. Right-click on the image on the page and copy/paste the link that shows in Properties.

...

Thanks. That did the trick. I've fixed the links in the posts from yesterday if anyone wants to scroll up [actually page back] and see the pics.

Mac The Knife

10-25-07, 03:32 PM

And, keep using that image hosting site as it's one of the few that's not blocked for me here at the 9-5. :)

What's that post# of one of the images that's not blocked for you?

I'll use the host in that post so that I use the right host.

IrmoGamecoq

10-25-07, 03:36 PM

Mac - The freeimagehosting.net site (the one RSF_LA redid for you in #1173) seems to work fine, so keep using that. And, thanks for asking!

Mac The Knife

10-26-07, 03:15 PM

I really don't know how Cam survives these training sessions. I'd be a quivering mess at the end of this.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/8f18775a85.jpg

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/3584ad3c27.jpg

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a00a563047.jpg

Mac The Knife

10-26-07, 03:18 PM

And here's a wedgie to add to the "wardrobe problems" category.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/c85d52d58f.jpg

archiguy

10-26-07, 03:30 PM

^^^That reminds me.... We talked about the weight-loss benefits from this show. Funny how the only contestant that appears unaffected by this phenomenon is Sabrina. Could be she's just naturally chunky and nothing would help.

Mac The Knife

10-26-07, 03:58 PM

She was probably very active anyway giving all those hip-hop performances. A lot of the celebs on the show are sedentary so it makes a big difference for them.

IrmoGamecoq

10-26-07, 04:24 PM

Sabrina's young and just solidly built. She'd have to lose a lot of muscle in order to "slim" down (kinda like Nicole Richie). That ain't happening while dance training.

P.S. Thanks for the pics, Mac!

BDCat

10-26-07, 04:28 PM

Now those are some great pictures! Thanx

teevman

10-26-07, 05:31 PM

i believe those are the one legged spins that len was saying he didn't want to see anymore of, i myself thought they looked fine :)

Mac The Knife

10-27-07, 04:09 PM

^^^^^

Len does seem to have a lot of pet peeves. He's been on a bit of a "I hate any tricks that aren't standard dance steps" rant lately.

Mac The Knife

10-27-07, 04:29 PM

Since I wasn't posting pics when Josie and Cheryl got booted, I decided to go back and pull out a couple of shots.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/36da1ceb7e.jpg

And here's the Cheryl that really turns my crank. I like this 'plain' look on her more than the heavily made up look.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/777bc916a4.jpg

juancmjr

10-27-07, 09:50 PM

Excellent pix Mac. Agreed on the less makeup is better.

TVOD

10-28-07, 12:06 AM

Since I wasn't posting pics when Josie and Cheryl got booted, I decided to go back and pull out a couple of shots.Maybe it's just me, but when I first glance at that top pic it looks like an obscene hand gesture (http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4226/flipoff2og9.jpg). Just an optical illusion I guess.

LL3HD

10-28-07, 12:18 AM

Maybe it's just me, but when I first glance at that top pic it looks like an obscene hand gesture (http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4226/flipoff2og9.jpg). Just an optical illusion I guess.
Not to stir up any anger…:p

but I know what you mean about the optical illusion. ;)

I see this picture when I look at that shot of Cheryl.

:eek:

http://www.tdludwig.net/imagesmain/writing/stillblonde04s1.jpg

archiguy

10-28-07, 09:30 AM

Mac The Knife

10-28-07, 04:12 PM

Maybe it's just me, but when I first glance at that top pic it looks like an obscene hand gesture (http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4226/flipoff2og9.jpg). Just an optical illusion I guess.

You're looking at her HANDS!!! ????? ;)

But seriously, she was snapping her fingers at her partner in that shot (as a "get over here" gesture. Her thumb is clearly visible. Of course, a little photoshopping could definately turn it into an obscene gesture. :D

[ed: Damn it. Arch beat me to the "she's got hands?" comment]

Mac The Knife

10-28-07, 04:29 PM

Jane borrows one of Edyta's costumes (and her body) for a night.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/bcce3e93e5.jpg

And Tony "molding" Jane into a ballroom dancer.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/a9b0134588.jpg

Mac The Knife

10-28-07, 04:35 PM

Edyta has an almost perfect dancers body. Long skinny limbs that make nice long body lines. Just enough T&A that she doesn't look like an adolescent boy, but not so much that they interrupt those long lines...

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/8e40b535e6.jpg

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/143d7d71d4.jpg

TVOD

10-28-07, 06:12 PM

I see this picture when I look at that shot of Cheryl.:eek:
http://www.tdludwig.net/imagesmain/writing/stillblonde04s1.jpg

Something like this?

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8990/sheryl1alfalfa1smalluy1.jpg

LL3HD

10-28-07, 07:37 PM

:D LOL... that is too funny. I think IrmoGamecoq is going to kill us.:eek: :p

E-A-G-L-E-S

10-28-07, 08:04 PM

I thought this show had a major majority female driven audience. This thread is huge. Are you guys just roped in by your wives?

LL3HD

10-28-07, 09:10 PM

This thread is huge. Are you guys just roped in by your wives? Yep, from day one... but I'm glad, I enjoy the show. :cool:

hooked01

10-28-07, 11:46 PM

Not to stir up any anger…:p

but I know what you mean about the optical illusion. ;)

I see this picture when I look at that shot of Cheryl.

:eek:

http://www.tdludwig.net/imagesmain/writing/stillblonde04s1.jpg

Hey, whatever floats your boat! ;)

IrmoGamecoq

10-29-07, 08:23 AM

:D LOL... that is too funny. I think IrmoGamecoq is going to kill us.:eek: :p

Yeah, y'all better watch it! :mad:

Seriously, I don't care for Cheryl so much in those "candid" shots. She is definitely one girl that benefits from her makeup...it's not so much her complexion (like it is with most girls that cake on the make up), but more so in the shape of her eyes. She gets a much more dramatic look in her stage makeup. But it's her bod and what she's able to do with it that rocks my boat anyway.

And boy, does Edyta rock those leg-warmers or what? Thanks for the pics, Mac!

LL3HD

10-29-07, 09:12 AM

...But it's her bod and what she's able to do with it that rocks my boat anyway.Now that's a boat rocker and floater ;) . I've always enjoyed her performances and she is cute but that separated at birth (by about seven decades) photo cracks me up.:D

CruelInventions

10-29-07, 11:54 AM

Something like this?

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8990/sheryl1alfalfa1smalluy1.jpg

maximum lol'age.

Mac The Knife

10-29-07, 03:08 PM

^^^ Well, this thread covers all the seasons, not just this season which is why it's so big.

But all you have to do is look at post #1182 to see what keeps me watching.

IrmoGamecoq

10-29-07, 04:15 PM

I hear this sentiment all the time..."you're not a REAL guy if you watch that show...blah, blah, blah."

To me, you're not a real guy if you know what's on it (as evidenced by all these screencaps), and DON'T watch it.

BDCat

10-29-07, 04:37 PM

I... To me, you're not a real guy if you know what's on it (as evidenced by all these screencaps), and DON'T watch it.Well, any "real man" has to agree with this sentiment!

IAM4UK

10-29-07, 04:41 PM

Well, if you kind folks would keep posting the screencaps, we don't have to watch it. Since it's a filler-heavy show, that saves much time. Thanks!

LL3HD

10-29-07, 07:19 PM

CARRIE AND BRUNO READY TO 'DANCE'
By DON KAPLAN

NY Post
October 29, 2007 --

COME and meet more dancing feet - after "Dancing with the Stars" crowns a new celebrity cha-cha champ next month.

Unwilling to say goodbye to the sky-high ratings and the nearly $200,000 per commercial that "Dancing" brings in, ABC is quietly at work on a spin-off show, tentatively entitled "Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann."
Two "Dancing" judges, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, are starring in the show and a past winner, former boy-band singer Drew Lachey, is hosting.

A series of weekend auditions for the show have been underway since late September in New York, Nashville and Los Angeles.
Every week, after "Dancing" throws off one more couple on Tuesday night, Carrie Ann and Bruno slip out of L.A. to tape a new group of auditions à la "American Idol."

Several thousand hopefuls have tried out in recent weeks, Inaba told The Post. Between the clashing production schedules for her two shows, the California wildfires, and all the attention that Marie Osmond drew when she passed out on the live "DWTS" telecast, last week was "a rough one," says Inaba.

"Bruno is actually working on three shows," she says. "He's also been flying to England to appear on 'Strictly Come Ballroom,' " the British series that "DWTS" is based on.

"Dancing War" will pit teams - one coached and choreographed by Carrie Ann, the other by Bruno - of six amatuer dancers and singers against each other.

"I'll have my vision and he'll have his vision," says Inaba. Producers are still trying to work out what the ultimate prize will be, she says.

The new show - which will run for just six weeks in its first go-round - is something of a cross between "So You Think You Can Dance," and "The Apprentice."

After the teams perform, viewers will vote each week whether Tonioli or Inaba's team does better. The losing coach will then have to eliminate a member of his or her troupe - like Donald Trump does in his weekly boardroom scene.

"Ultimately, I'm going to have to cut somebody," says Inaba. "It's not the audience like on 'American Idol.' I have to do it and I'm not looking forward to it.

"Cutting people is not exactly one of the best things that I do."
Last Thursday, Inaba says, she broke down in tears - as did a slew of semi finalists - when many did not make it into the final round.

"I cried for half the day. I never liked how that felt when I was on the other end. I'm not a fan of the audition process.
"They were all so talented," she says. "I know one of these days you're going to see their names in lights."

http://www.nypost.com/seven/10292007/tv/judge_dread.htm

CruelInventions

10-29-07, 08:04 PM

... aww, she's really a sweetheart.

I don't see myself watching the spinoff, but we'll see. I was the one claiming he wasn't going to watch this seasons DWTS. :rolleyes:

ps: group orgy dance tonight!

LL3HD

10-29-07, 09:35 PM

Helio and Julianne were great. As Julianne said, he’s the only non-performer. I’m rooting for them to win it all.

Jennie and Derek were good tonight. I thought they deserved 8s but the fix is in and they got 9s. I’ve been very critical of Derek so I have to say tonight he was everything I said he wasn’t. He showcase Jennie beautifully and his choreography was excellent. Kudos.

Jane and Tony were boring. His choreography was awful. She is so gone.

I thought the judges were going to inflate Cameron and Edyta’s score but they did it right.

Tom had the best line of the night- “The longest I’ve ever seen an Osmond not smile at all.”

E-A-G-L-E-S

10-29-07, 10:43 PM

I never said you weren't a real man for watching it, but since you felt the need to go there makes me think you are awefully sensitive, lol.

IAM4UK

10-29-07, 10:52 PM

Watched portions for the first time. Edyta reminded me of a line from "The Sure Thing": "Such nice skin...and so much of it!"

TVOD

10-30-07, 01:28 AM

Edyta provides the HD community a special service for calibrating flesh tones :D

IrmoGamecoq

10-30-07, 08:22 AM

Did Cameron dance? I don't recall seeing him out there at all.

nashvillecat

10-30-07, 08:41 AM

I predict Jane and Marie (maybe Sabrina) will be bottom 2 tonight. Jane will go.

Hey, did Cari Anne take happy pills last night? She has been a real b#tch lately, but she seemed quite tame and complimenting :)

I'd love to see Jenny in the final 2. I think she's the dark horse here. Go Jen!

nc

IAM4UK

10-30-07, 09:18 AM

Edyta provides the HD community a special service for calibrating flesh tones :D

But to properly calibrate the onscreen image, one needs a reference standard. Perhaps if she should avail herself to such a noble cause...

archiguy

10-30-07, 10:33 AM

Hey, did Cari Anne take happy pills last night? She has been a real b#tch lately, but she seemed quite tame and complimenting :)

They were plugging her new dance-off show with Bruno coming in January (another ratings smash, no doubt - milk it 'till it bleeds!) so she needed to be extra special nice last night.

The judging was ridiculous. Sabrina knocked it out of the park again - her foxtrot was professional-caliber. They're clearly trying to knock her down a little to increase the suspense. And Mel's routine piling up all those 10's...? WTF? We thought it was her worst effort so far.

I know, I know, the whole show is a joke from a competitive standpoint, but last night was the first time it became obvious (this season) they were trying to steer the vote a certain way.

BTW, we lost HD about halfway thru the show and it didn't come back. Anybody else?

IrmoGamecoq

10-30-07, 10:56 AM

HD was fine here in SC.

The judging is a joke...it's so obvious when they have favorites each week that they want to promote. Mel B was an excellent example of that. Jane's dance was PATHETICALLY bad, but she still got, what, all 7's?

It's hard to find rhyme or reason with the judging results...

CruelInventions

10-30-07, 11:22 AM

Glad it wasn't just me (Mel's scores). I was bored senseless with it, just seemed kind of bland to me, and so when they praised it and gave their dance "10" scores I thought maybe it was my lack of sophistication in not understanding the nuances of professional dance.

I definitely do hope she sticks around though, I like her as a contestant, both as a dancer and her personality.

Jane struggled a bit, but I thought the "7" scores were reasonable.

and finally,

GO HOME! Marie and especially your nerdy-nebbish dance partner! :p

I'd love to see Jenny in the final 2. I think she's the dark horse here. Go Jen!

nc

why on earth??

she did do better though this week, I'll give you that.

LL3HD

10-30-07, 11:45 AM

Sabrina knocked it out of the park again - her foxtrot was professional-caliber. They're clearly trying to knock her down a little to increase the suspense. Sabrina has always owned the trophy from day one. The judges are just adding their scheming to the mix. How ridiculous was that scene last night showing her at work in her “real” life practicing a dance number for a video with her Cheetah Girls. :rolleyes:

The only other horses in this race have been Helio, Mel and Jennie. But now Cameron is wiggling his way into that second tier making it more interesting and the judges are doing everything possible to see to it that there will be some drama.

As far as the rest of the Stars on the show- those that have been booted and the others that remain—they were never in contention.

Jane will be gone first. Marie has a bigger fan base. Then, the “suspense” begins.

And what the hell is Barry Manilow coming back for tonight? Too bad Elisabeth Hasselbeck isn’t on the panel. :p Aren’t there any performers out there promoting an album or tour that can do a couple of dance numbers?

nashvillecat

10-30-07, 12:31 PM

... And what the hell is Barry Manilow coming back for tonight? Too bad Elisabeth Hasselbeck isn’t on the panel. :p Aren’t there any performers out there promoting an album or tour that can do a couple of dance numbers?

LOL, Excellent! Don't even get me started on that one...:rolleyes:

Anyone else think the group dance wasn't that spectacular? I thought it was the poorest group dance they've had yet on DWTS. (Funny, though, was during the preview, watching Helioe running away from Cameron :) )

nc

IrmoGamecoq

10-30-07, 01:21 PM

The group dance performance wasn't particularly noteworthy, but some of the costumes were. Despite being a "greaser," I think we all knew that Edyta would find a way to have her midriff bare. Not that I was complaining one bit.

IAM4UK

10-30-07, 01:23 PM

Mrs. Hasselbeck may not be on Mr. Manilow's Christmas card mailing list, but she's kinda cute.

TVOD

10-30-07, 01:32 PM

Looks like DWTS will be at the top spot this week. From Marc Berman:

"ABC remains the network to beat on Monday care of Dancing With the Stars, which led the troops with a hefty 21.57 million viewers and a 5.3 rating/13 share among adults 18-49 from 8-9:30 p.m. My pick to bid adieu tonight: Jane Seymour."

Who would have thought that ballroom dancing would beat Heroes in the 18-49 group?

nashvillecat

10-30-07, 02:04 PM

What's the deal with Edyta and that headband thing? Is she part American Indian?

Also, does she have a lisp? Is sure sounds like it when she speaks.

Not critisizeing, just kinda curious, her looks more than make up for any speech impediment she may have :) :)

IAM4UK

10-30-07, 02:22 PM

She's not American, I thought. I'd guess she's from somewhere in the FSU. She has an accent, but not a lisp.

LL3HD

10-30-07, 02:25 PM

Who would have thought that ballroom dancing would beat Heroes in the 18-49 group?What's Heroes?

Do you mean subs, grinders, hoagies, or Po' boys.
:p

IAM4UK

10-30-07, 02:29 PM

Heroes would be likely to have a higher DVR rate (geeks watch it). However, "DwtS" looks like better DVR fodder, given it's eye-candy and high filler-to-substance ratio.

LL3HD

10-30-07, 02:52 PM

Looks like DWTS will be at the top spot this week. From Marc Berman:
Who would have thought that ballroom dancing would beat Heroes in the 18-49 group?I think DWTS hasn’t even come close to hitting its ratings pinnacle.

It’s a show that anyone can enjoy- families can watch together. How many other shows are like that? It recalls the days of Sunday night television when there were The Ed Sullivan Show or The Wonderful World of Disney.

Alright, let me take it down a notch, but it’s worth mentioning that every week it’s attracting different viewers. This isn’t a scientific survey, just my observation.

All they need are some good musical guests and a couple of real Stars and whamo this show will really explode.

Mac The Knife

10-30-07, 02:56 PM

.... Sabrina knocked it out of the park again - her foxtrot was professional-caliber. They're clearly trying to knock her down a little to increase the suspense. And Mel's routine piling up all those 10's...? WTF? We thought it was her worst effort so far.

My take on this is that it's not about building suspense, it about making certain that Mel doesn't get booted off the show before Marie. The only way the judges can protect Mel from Marie big fan base is to give her the top score. I think the judging will get more realistic when Marie and Jane are gone.

....

BTW, we lost HD about halfway thru the show and it didn't come back. Anybody else?

My STB didn't have any problems, but my capture card had a huge number of hangs and glitches last night. They were so bad that MPEG2Repair wasn't able to fix them.

But I'm not sure if that was due to the same thing that caused your problem since my local has been operating at reduced power due to an equipment issue.

Mac The Knife

10-30-07, 03:04 PM

She's not American, I thought. I'd guess she's from somewhere in the FSU. She has an accent, but not a lisp.

According to her bio, she's Polish.

http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars/index?pn=bio#t=pro&d=23284

Mac The Knife

10-30-07, 03:08 PM

What's the deal with Edyta and that headband thing? Is she part American Indian?
....

I think she doesn't like to have her hair styled all the time. But she has such long and fine hair that she has do something to keep it in place.

IAM4UK

10-30-07, 03:38 PM

Thanks for the data, Mac. Not far off (FSU...Poland). Let's refrain from any jokes about Poles and Edyta...musn't......type.........that...........

teevman

10-30-07, 04:21 PM

on another ballroom dancing note, has anyone heard if pbs is going to carry any hd ballroom dancing like they did last yr?

Mac The Knife

10-30-07, 05:25 PM

on another ballroom dancing note, has anyone heard if pbs is going to carry any hd ballroom dancing like they did last yr?

America's Ballroom Challenge was in Jan/Feb, so we have about 3 or 4 months or so before it's on again. I just checked the PBS website and its really old, but I 'd be surprized if they didn't cover it again.

RSF_LA

10-30-07, 05:35 PM

Cheryl Burke and Louis Van Amstel are back tonight for the professional dancing with Barry Manilow.

teevman

10-30-07, 06:51 PM

America's Ballroom Challenge was in Jan/Feb, so we have about 3 or 4 months or so before it's on again. I just checked the PBS website and its really old, but I 'd be surprized if they didn't cover it again.

thanks for the info :)

tluxon

10-30-07, 07:50 PM

Edyta provides the HD community a special service for calibrating flesh tones :DThose are flesh tones? I was under the impression that it was spray paint. ;)

Cheryl Burke and Louis Van Amstel are back tonight for the professional dancing with Barry Manilow.The only thing that will make Barry somewhat tolerable (to me at least) is the chance to see them dance again.

RSF_LA

10-30-07, 10:07 PM

Well, that was a surprise. Didn't see that coming at all.

Ron_Mexico81

10-30-07, 10:25 PM

Who left?

nlk10010

10-30-07, 10:28 PM

Well, I'm not going to say Sabrina shouldn't have been booted (that would be sour grapes). I WILL say, however, that I thought she was definitely, up to now, the best dancer of the bunch.

=NLK=

LL3HD

10-30-07, 10:32 PM

Wow!!!

All I can say is.....

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3767552/2/istockphoto_3767552_eat_my_hat.jpg

LL3HD

10-30-07, 10:40 PM

Well, I'm not going to say...

=NLK=Usually don't post the actual results until the folks on the left coast have a chance to view.

TVOD

10-30-07, 10:51 PM

After the decision on SCD (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/a78781/goodman-furious-with-bbc-viewers.html) that Len Goodman said he's furious about with the BBC and the public, do you think his head is going to explode after tonight?

teevman

10-31-07, 12:59 AM

usually the judges seem to score everyone fairly close, maybe after this we'll start to see them reward the better dancers with considerably higher marks than the also rands, lessening the impact of fan votes.

humdinger70

10-31-07, 01:18 AM

Who left?

Sabrina and Mark and Cameron and Edyta were in the bottom two. :eek: Which means that both Jane Seymour (who was absent from the results show because of apparent food poisoning) and Marie Osmond were safe.

It was the first time for either couple in the glare of the red light district.

Sadly, (and really no one saw this outcome), Sabrina and Mark, early favorites to win it all, are now gone. :( They went from a perfect score to out the door (sorry about the pun!).

Based on the scoring method, both Marie and Jane must have finished in the top three in the audience vote, nullifying their bottom two voting by the judges. Sabrina must have finished dead last.

Talk about a fan base save! We haven't seen something like this since Master P was saved for several weeks when he should have been eliminated. :eek: