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So, did you all notice that I actually got my wish last week? Even though I thought there was no chance that the two I thought should go home would go home, Melissa and Louie did indeed get the boot!
Can lightning strike twice?
Well, I'll let you be the judge once I recap the episode.
Last night each couple danced an individual dance, and then they teamed up. One team did the Tango and one the Paso Doble. I think it was a tiny bit odd to do the team week when there would be an uneven number of teams...don't you?
In any case, let's get started:
1. Michael and Anna danced the Foxtrot.
OK, I'll be totally honest: I came into this rooting against Michael Irvin. I'm a Niners fan. Michael Irvin was a Dallas Cowboy...and a Jerry Rice rival (although he never even came close, of course!) I have no fondness for the guy at all. And in the first few weeks, he didn't do anything to change my made-up mind. however, I am shocked to say that Irvin is winning me over! He is putting in the effort, and he is showing the most improvement and development of any of the celebrities. Some of them started out good and are still really good. Some of them started out bad and never got better. Most of them started out OK and are staying OK. He started out dreadful, and is becoming charming and enjoyable to watch. It pains me to say it. This Foxtrot was nice. He had good rise and fall, he looked good while in hold, with excellent posture. And the more time he spent in hold, the less opportunity to have awkward or inelegant hands/arms. He was fluid and light on his feet. All in all, this was shockingly good. Bottom line: Does he measure up to some of the others? Still no. If he ends up in a dance-off will they send him home? Probably. But he should be proud.
2. Donny and Kym danced the QuickStep.
Yeah, that Osmond slouch is real, and it was on full display during this routine. I also saw quite a few footwork flubs. Does this mean his blinding Osmondness wasn't also on display? Nope, it was also on full display. It was charming. It was also a very authentic Quick Step. Bottom line: Oh, probably still safe...he's going to be there until the bitter end!
3. Mark and anna T. danced the Samba.
What!? Mark and Anna T.? Yes, Lacey was down for the count with the swine flu (I'm guessing) and Anna T. came in and saved the day. Only she didn't actually quite save it, because this was indeed an out of control mess! He has certainly loosened up since week one, and he also possesses excellent strength and flexibility. BUt there's such a thing as too much looseness. This has tons of issues, and was just overall awkward. From moment too moment it actually made you a little nervous, as opposed to being fun and carefree. Bottom line: I think he may see the red light tonight.
4. Mya and Dmitry danced the Foxtrot.
And it was obvious that, once again, Dmitry threw in way too much business for Len's taste. And for mine. I don't think he is yet a great
