We're down to the wire, with only 6 couples left in the competition.
Cheryl & Gilles started things off with the Lindy Hop. I knew that Gilles is the master of sexy latin dances (even though he's French).
But until tonight I didn't know he had a fun side. He's always all business when it comes to his routine, so it was nice to see him acting a little goofy for once.
Despite his continued shoulder problem (with the help of some cortisone injections) he was able to soldier on, and earn a score of 27/30.
Also points to the hair department for the Danny Zuko inspired hairdo.
Kim & Derek followed with the best Paso Doble of the season. It was full of passion and aggration. Kim has wonderful control of her shoulders and arms, which made the dance all the more powerful.
After hearing the judges comments I fully expected them to get a perfect score, but they came in short with 28/30.
Julianne & Chuck were next with a sultry Cha-Cha. Thanks for all the lovely hip action Chuck! ;).
And although this performance wasn't as impressive as last week, I thought they deserved a much higher score then a 26/30. Bruno was being a bit of a buzzkill tonight and only give them an 8 when it should have been a 9.
Mark & Shawn danced the Samba. Len and Bruno were not impressed, but Carrie-Ann loved it. They received 27/30.
I thought Shawn did a great job with it, but the judges are being more tough on everyone now that we're in the home stretch.
Tony & Melissa Poor Melissa suffered a hairline rib fracture and could not perform live tonight. The judges were forced to score the taped rehersal. And give her the lowest score of the evening 21/30.
I really hope people vote for her so she can come back next week (please!). She deserves a spot in the finals. And I would really like to see Tony stick around to the finals for once.
Chelsie & Ty The cowboy can Salsa!. Even though 24/30 may not be enough, I have to give him a lot of credit again for always giving 100%.
Even when completly out of his comfort zone. I don't know too many cowboys who would even attempt a Salsa on national t.v. So good on you Ty!.
You never know we might be in for a surprise tomorrow night and Chuck could go instead. Stranger things have happened on this show.
Next came the team portion of the competition. Team Mambo vs. team Tango.
Team Mambo consisted of Chuck & Julianne, Melissa (who was replaced by Lacey and ignored in the final score due to her being a professional ) & Tony, and Mark & Shawn.
All of them danced to the tune of Beyonce's "Single Ladies". Seeing all the guys in tights made my night *LOL*.
Carrie-Ann may not have liked it, but the tights added a fun element to the whole thing. I also don't think the music overshadowed the performances far from it in fact.
Great routine!. The team score coupled with the individul score give them a total of 46/60. Putting them in second place.
Gilles & Cheryl, Derek & Kim, and Ty & Chelsie formed team Tango.
They all danced to Britney Spear's "Womanizer". Their routine may have been more technically sound (according to the judges) but team Mambo was much more entertaining overall.
I did like the beginning bit with a shortless Ty and Gilles (who knew Ty was so buff!). Team Tango were the winners with a total of 56/60.
But I honestly think if Melissa was there Team Mambo would have kicked their butt.
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