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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 8 Loser

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Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke on Dancing with the Stars

On yesterday’s episode of Dancing with the Stars, the remaining five competitors were forced to work hard for their money. Although they were getting used to the two dances a night routine, the contestants had one extra challenge throw into the mix. For the first time ever, the challengers were required to perform a 15-second solo.

By the end of the evening, was once again on top - but not by much. Although she is still the total point leader, Warren Sapp came within one point of matching the mother of four. Meanwhile, Lance put some distance between himself and the Bottom Two while Cody and Maurice found themselves in a tie for last place.

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 8

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars

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Tonight on , the five remaining celebrities did their best to prove they were worthy of a spot in next week’s semifinals. In addition to two individual numbers (no group performances this time), each amateur was challenged with a 15-second solo within their Latin routine.

Who earned their way into the Final Four…and who was simply the odd man (or woman) out? Read on!

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 7

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On this week’s episode of , the producers had one more surprise in store for both the competitors and the audience.

In addition to their solo numbers, the six pairs had to perform in the first team dance. After being split into two groups of three (captains Warren Sapp and Susan Lucci were responsible for the assignments), the teams were then charged with working together on an ensemble performance. Unlike last Monday’s previous group hip hop number, these two performances - a Cha Cha Cha and a Paso Doble - were actually being scored. (Those scores would then be added to the individual totals.)

Who showed us they could work in unison…and who still needed work on their solos? Read on!

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 6 Loser

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars

Dancing with the Stars' Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas

Last night on , the remaining seven competitors each performed two dances. After completing their individual numbers, the couples then all gathered for a group hip hip number.

By night’s end:

  • Two competitors (Cody and Maurice) suffered noteworthy drops from their recent season highs.
  • Warren got his third 25 of the competition after the Rumba. That’s a mark he has not yet been able to beat.
  • Lance, who was scolded last week for his West Coast Swing, received a 27 for his Jive. Not only was that his personal best - it was Monday’s best. (Brooke only had a 26 for the Rumba.)
  • Cloris plunged way back into the teens. Although she had been hovering in the 20’s the past two weeks, she only got a 15 yesterday for her Cha Cha Cha.

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 6

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars

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On this week’s episode of , the viewers - and competitors - saw a list of firsts.

  • For tonight’s battle, the Top 7 competitors each had to perform a dance they had not yet attempted.
  • The couples all had to tackle hip hop for the group dance number.
  • Len Goodman - who had an unexplained absence this Monday - was replaced by Michael Flatley (a.k.a. the “Lord of the Dance”).
  • One professional announced that they would be temporarily leaving for a non-dance related medical procedure. (Julianne Hough is having her appendix removed this week.)

In the end, who proved they could master two dances…and who showed us they couldn’t even handle one? Read on!

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 5 Loser

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Dancing with the Stars' Toni Braxton and Alex Mazo

Last night’s episode of turned out to be quite an interesting event. Although we are used to seeing frustration on the celebrities’ faces, we are not accustomed to seeing clueless looks on the professionals as well.

Ironically, the teachers most familiar with the new styles they were given (Tony with the Hustle and Lacey with the West Coast Swing) received some of the lowest numbers of the night. Meanwhile, those coming into their dances cold (Derek, Cheryl and Kym) scored well.

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 5

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars

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Tonight on , long-time followers of the show were offered a very nice treat. For Season 7’s halfway point, the remaining eight couples were challenged with four entirely new dances.

For the first time, the parquet floor saw the pairs take on either the Hustle, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing or Salsa. Interestingly enough, the styles were so new—even some of the professionals struggled. ( even had to research online!)

Which competitors rose to the challenge…and which ones needed more schooling? Read on!

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 4

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars, Editorial, Features

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Last Tuesday, chef Rocco DiSpirito and Karina Smirnoff came very close to being eliminated from Dancing with the Stars. But thanks to Misty May-Treanor’s nasty accident, the couple was given another chance to stay in the game.

Unfortunately, the remaining 9 pairs were not able to write off Week 3 completely. The scores from this Monday’s dances are going to be combined with last week’s numbers to determine Week 4’s elimination.

So after tonight’s Samba and Tango performances, were Rocco and Karina still likely to leave next? Read on!

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 3 Loser

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, The CW, Dancing With The Stars

DWTS' Rocci DiSpirito and Karina Smirnoff

Last night on Dancing with the Stars, the viewers had a chance to say goodbye to an injured Misty May-Treanor. We also saw the nine remaining couples tackle the energetic Jive or the traditional Viennese Waltz.

By night’s end:

  • Brooke received the first 10 of the whole season. (She earned a 28 for her Waltz.)
  • Maurice and Warren both saw their best numbers thus far. (Greene a 24 for his Jive; Sapp a 25 for his Waltz.)
  • Cloris officially became the last person still scoring in the teens. (She got another 16 for her Jive.)
  • Susan, Rocco and Cloris remained the only three with an overall average under 20 points. (Lucci has a 19.75; DiSpirito is now at 20; Leachman is far behind at 15.75.)

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Dancing with the Stars 7: Week 3

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars, Editorial, Features

Last week, eleven couples were vying for ’ mirror ball trophy. Seven days later, we were down to only nine.

Although she had planned to take on the jive tonight, an injury forced Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor to suddenly leave the competition. You can see her explain the incident - and hear the injury happen - below.


So how did the remaining dancers fare in Week 3? You can find out after the jump.

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