DWTS: And Then There Were Three
Awww…look at them. All smiles. That was Monday, before they stood in the red light. Before the heart-thumping music. Before Tom Bergeron announced who would not go on to the finals. If you haven’t seen it yet, go here. Ready for the results? Follow the jump.
I’ll get to the elimination shortly. First, I have to tell you how excited I was watching those kids dance! Now, I should tell you I’m not a parent, so usually things like that don’t catch my eye (then again, I never thought millions of people would watch pseudo-celebrities learn to dance on television). Consider me hooked on these kids (Seriously, ABC, you’ve got other networks! With summertime fast approaching, why isn’t there a show for kids like these. I know there are other dance shows meant to appeal to young people, but there’s nothing like what we saw last night!)
If you didn’t watch the kids, humor me on my recap, OK?
Aaron and Rashell did a cha cha. These two are so adorable! Little Aaron did not hide the fact that he loves being on TV (ahem, ABC, call me). Kym came and gave them a few pointers. Then, they performed. They were so good! Len said something that was kinda weird (though, considering the competition, maybe it wasn’t). He said their “little bums were flying everywhere!”
Jaryd and Cara were next with a samba. OMG! These kids are just darling! Maksim gave them some pointers (yay!) and even little Cara was smitten. Once they took the stage, this pair had more hip action than the adults all season (wait, that’s my creepy comment)! Carrie Ann said what I was thinking: “I want to take them home and put them in my pocket.” Then Tom burst our bubbles and said that’s NOT what you do with children. Bummer. Bruno compared them to two little birds floating around the stage.
Brandon and Brittany were the oldest couple. They did a paso doble. WOW! They were ab-fab (that’s absolutely fabulous)! Again, the judges had the same response I had while watching in my PJs on the sofa: jaw on the floor! Len called them the real deal. These two will be pros on this show (assuming it’s around for a few more years)!
Back to the matter at hand…
No surprise, Kristi was first to learn she was safe. Then, Jason was spared. Here’s where I got nervous: Marissa and Cristian were standing there in the red light, side by side. Cheryl looked a little defeated. Marissa appeared sad. And cue the music (thump, thump, thump, thump): Marissa and Tony.
Marissa had these parting words for us all:
“Go out and do something fun…shake what your mama gave you!”
Well, that’s motivating! I’ll stop there before I get myself into trouble.
Kristi, Jason and Cristian will definitely shake it next week. In addition to the ballroom/latin dance, they’ll do their first freestyle! You can bet there will be lifts, hip hop moves and just general the couples will , well, get down with their bad selves. Will the judges be just as stingy with the 10 paddles? You bet! Either way, it will be a fantastic night of dancing!
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