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Old 18-05-2011, 16:20
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The one thing that annoyed me in regard to Monday's show was the blatant 'tweaking' of the points by introducing the 'Winner Takes All Cha Cha' to ensure that Chelsea didn't get eliminated at the semi final stage.

The whole 'Winner Takes All Cha Cha' was only set up in my opinion because the programme makers felt that Chelsea could be eliminated. It could well be that her votes each week aren't strong enough against the others and, for reasons known best to themselves DWTS wanted her to go through.

I don't know the result of last night's show as I'll be watching the recording later on. But it will be interesting.
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Old 18-05-2011, 18:25
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Yep. Tom Bergeron announced the reason that they were doing the cha cha challenge was because they had received so many complaints that good dancers were eliminated too early so it was up the judges to award the 15 extra points to the couple they felt were not just learning a routine but the actual dance.
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Old 18-05-2011, 19:00
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The one thing that annoyed me in regard to Monday's show was the blatant 'tweaking' of the points by introducing the 'Winner Takes All Cha Cha' to ensure that Chelsea didn't get eliminated at the semi final stage.

The whole 'Winner Takes All Cha Cha' was only set up in my opinion because the programme makers felt that Chelsea could be eliminated. It could well be that her votes each week aren't strong enough against the others and, for reasons known best to themselves DWTS wanted her to go through.

I don't know the result of last night's show as I'll be watching the recording later on. But it will be interesting.
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Old 18-05-2011, 20:29
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Speaking of storms there is a quite a bit of commentary on Bruno's comment to Karina. They censored it so everyone missed it but he said was too rough with her "pussy". I thought Ralph's face was priceless.
Good heavens, what would mrs Slocombe have to say about that?

O Karina, the body of Venus with arms. But it was all a Touch too Much.
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Old 18-05-2011, 22:44
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I think Hines is ridiculoiusly overmarked. His Argentine Tango lacked intensity (though was the best of the night so maybe overmarking Chelsea and Mark affected the judges score there) and his samba lacked bounce and yet he got two undeserved (IMO) 30s.

Unfortunately I think he's going to win. I'd prefer Chelsea and Mark to win as I feel they're the strongest couple plus the judges have been fair instead of overly kind on them. However, these shows tend to go on the character instead of the dancer.
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Old 19-05-2011, 06:07
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I guess Carrie Ann was getting a lot of negative comments about the cha cha takes all on her twitter. She replied...

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IN all due respect - I do believe in everyone's opinion- that's the spirit of the show....the Show actually created the WTA cha cha ---con't
because so many of our viewers and friends were upset when people went home. Our show's producers were really trying to listen to your...
comments and implement something to help. They were not trying to take away your right to vote...and your power...it's not for that.
It's like the dance-off with the judges having power - some hate it and some love it. Some want the judges to have power and for others it should be entirely up to the public. Not sure what the right thing to do is.

If Ralph had stayed and Chelsea was voted off I do believe there would be a lot of upset.
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Old 19-05-2011, 09:53
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Old 19-05-2011, 10:15
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Maybe they like her partnership with Maks?
Maybe they admire her attitude?

People vote for lots of different reasons & sometimes it's hard to see what others see in a partnership.
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Old 19-05-2011, 21:38
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I agree with you!!!
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Old 19-05-2011, 23:07
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I think Kirsty is great, right result imo, looking forward to the final, happy whoever wins really good series for me
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Old 19-05-2011, 23:31
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This series has been pretty 'meh' for me there hasn't really been any outstanding dancing like we saw in Season 10 and 11

Evan Lysaceks Paso is my favourite EVER dwts dance and Nicole and Erin were really good too

There hasn't been really anyone excellent at dancing this season, all just pretty bland and mediocre if i had to choose a winner it would be Kirstie i feel she has the best rapport with her partner and isn't that bad a dancer

Hines is way overmarked that Salsa was no way near a 30 in my opinion anyway

Chelsea is a good dancer but can't warm to her or Mark this season, trying to be like Derek and failing. Looking forward to Derek's return next season

Anyone else noticed that this year a lot of choreo from SCD is sneaking in, Kirsties AT a lot like Kara's aswell as Hines' a lot like Pamela & James' A.Smooth??
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Old 21-05-2011, 16:21
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This series has been pretty 'meh' for me there hasn't really been any outstanding dancing like we saw in Season 10 and 11

Evan Lysaceks Paso is my favourite EVER dwts dance and Nicole and Erin were really good too
I have to admit I feel the same about this season. It seemed like there was potential during the first few weeks, but it's become a struggle not to fwd my recording at times. I like Kristie well enough but I don't think he technique has kept pace with her potential, Hines is definitely overmarked, and Chelsea is hampered by a really unlikable partner.

I miss season 10 with Evan & Anna(my second favorite pairing ever), Erin & Maks, and even Nicole & Derek(though I still wish E&A had won). Like you say there are no really memorable dances this year like Anna & Evan's Argentine Tango or Paso. This week I was more entertained by the show's retrospective on past freestyle dances then the new stuff.
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Old 24-05-2011, 07:47
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Chelsea & Mark - Samba
Kirstie & Maks - Samba
Hines & Kym - Quickstep
Chelsea & Mark - Freestyle
Kirstie & Maks - Freestyle
Hines & Kym - Freestyle
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Old 24-05-2011, 08:02
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I hate to say this but I preferred Hines & Kym's Freestyle to Chelsea & Mark's!
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Old 24-05-2011, 08:08
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Didn't like any of those freestyles but least fave by a country mile was Chelsea and Mark,which surprised me as Mark normally does great freestyles.
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Old 24-05-2011, 09:09
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Hated those dances What the hell is wong with them all? Dance dammit, not poor gymnastics and cheerleading!
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Old 24-05-2011, 09:12
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Hines & Kym had the best freestyle of the lot - didn't see why Chelsea and mark got scored so highly on theirs... they were out a lot of the time!!!!!
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Old 24-05-2011, 10:34
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Thanks for the links as usual.
So this first dance was a dance the judges wanted to see again but done better? We don't have that equivalent on SCD do we The nearest I can think of was series 6 when all 3 couples were asked to reprise their foxtrot.
None of the freestyle routines were brilliant in my opinion but I've written a more detailed review which I'll post later on the other thread.
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Old 24-05-2011, 10:46
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Thanks for the links

I hated Chelsea & Mark's freestyle.

I love Hines & Kym. He has so much joy in his dancing.
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Old 24-05-2011, 11:12
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Chelsea's Freestyle was gimmicky. I really didn't like Hine's Freestyle - I still think he's a very mediocre dancer and what was he wearing? All of the Freestyles were frenetic and messy. Hines is definitely going to win.
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Old 24-05-2011, 12:55
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Hines was wearing the typical uniform of the bands that play in the interval of American Football games - although they normally have sleeves lol.

I was disappointed with Chelsea and Mark's Freestyle - they were out of sync for so much of it. And why did Kirstie choose to wear black (or brown?) - it was difficult to see what she was doing.
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Old 24-05-2011, 19:50
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Thanks Force Ten for links. Love love loved Hines &Kym's freedance, it was very original thanks to Kym's great choreography. BTW, meow meow or what, Brooke Burke to Kirstie, "how does it feel competing with someone born in 1988" thought Kirstie handled it well though.
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Old 24-05-2011, 19:55
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When do we find out who wins?
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Old 24-05-2011, 20:41
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Thanks Force Ten for the links! Must say the freestyles were rather disappointing this year bit like they were on SCD too! Out of them all Chelsea and Marks was too predictable and the worst out of the 3 IMO and if I had to pick I'd say Hines and Kym had the 'best' (of the bad bunch) freestyle!

Hopefully the Silent Assassin and Kym can take that glitterball Dread to think how Mark's already overinflated ego would cope if he won this series
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Old 24-05-2011, 21:59
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I'm pretty sure Hines & Kym will win tonight..... but its anyone's guess which of Kirstie or Chelsea will be the runner up.... I think Kirstie has a bigger fanbase, and will get some underdog votes, and also some protest votes at the overmarking of the other two.

I would love her to win as I really really want to see Maks lift the trophy after all these years...
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