Next up is Kristin Cavallari, and I don't know her at all, but I know Mark Ballas (isn't that odd? That the dancers are more celebrities at this point?) and I know Mark's going to bring it, no matter who his partner is. She looked the part (of Marilyn Monroe dancing to "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend") but she needs to over-do her moves just a bit more - more fling, more back arch, more snap to the big arms. Best part? Great smile, completely fixed on her face. It hides any nerves she may have had this week. (8-7-7)
I want to root for David Arquette. Nobody deserves to feel successful like a recovering addict, but as much as I want to see him and think "Scream," or all the things I thought he was, all I see is 'recovering addict'. Addiction has ruined his muscle control, and apparently his rhythm, and his memory? Like I said, I want to see him succeed, of course, but I don't see the man I thought he was. (6-6-6)
In the video segment for Elisabetta Canalis, there's a lot of strife between her and Val Chmerkovskiy (Maks's little brother, remember?). She's so very Italian (wants to cruise on her good looks and 'Ciaoooo'), and he's so very Russian (WORK). How could there not be fireworks? As for her dancing, her footwork and memory are not the best, but she's got natural musicality and her posture and lines are consistently good. From modeling? Brooke has a hard time interviewing her after the dance because she fumbles with the language. (7-7-7)
Rob Kardashian is super honest, actually (I don't watch the show, so I don't know him at all). He readily confesses that he is embarrassed about his man-boobs and weight, and hanging out with these ultra-sexy dancers all week is not really helping his confidence. Don't you think that'd be hard to say in front of the camera? I suppose he has 'reality-cam confession' experience, and knows how to be candid. Luckily he has Cheryl, and she's a good counselor as well as motivator, on top of an excellent dancer and choreographer. She'll whip him into shape, given enough weeks, trust me. Carrie Ann flat out said he was "a better dancer than Kim Kardashian," end quote. Anyway, Rob, you'll always be thinner than Chaz Bono, don't be too disheartened. (7-7-7)
Carson Kressley is my favorite, which is unusual. Usually it's easier to root for contenders. But he's so happy to be on the floor he's a joy to watch, if a bit of a footwork disaster. Anna says he works really hard, which is big praise from Anna, who's a genuine Russian taskmaster. I've seen her crack the whip on the likes of Jerry Rice, Chuck Liddell, Evan Lysacek, Kurt Warner, and Sugar Ray-freakin'-Leonard. These are dudes who are not shy about hard work. Anyway, "wobbly" seemed to be the best suited term for that quickstep. (6-6-6)
Speaking of taskmasters, Derek Hough is back. He pretty much treats everyone like they're a ballroom dancing professional and runs ramshod over any objections to the contrary. He's probably my age, doesn't remember Ricki Lake at all. Just another pro partner for him. I had a hard time assessing the dance, because she was in an incredibly distracting outfit for someone of her.... size. I mean, I respect a larger lady, but it was all skin colored and.... very tight. Yeah. I didn't see much of what was going on besides that hot pink fringe. (8-7-8)
Chaz Bono, as expected, is having problems with his joints. We learned this with the Woz, and some diverse others. Lacey tried to accommodate, and it was kind of the slowest quickstep ever. (6-5-6)
Chynna, I don't really know either, but she must be older, and has the body of a 20 year old, somehow. She was a singer, they tell me, and musicality counts for so much in this game. You know what, the "body of a 20 year old" thing also counts for a ton. Married to Billy Baldwin, not so much. I hate to throw Tony Dovolani under the bus here, but his choreography sometimes is the problem... (7-7-7)
Nancy Grace had some kind of emotional breakdown? Breakthrough? She was saying something in the video segment about 'finally having a partner she can count on'. Regardless. Unlike athletes and models, lawyers are not really accustomed to full articulated control over their entire bodies, but musicality seems to be there. Len loved it because, unlike all the other quicksteps, it was traditional, but you know Carrie Ann was looking for more flash. (6-8-7)
J.R. Martinez continues to prove he's extra-multi-talented by delivering a spot-on and entertaining dance to "Jump, Jive, and Wail" which seems a little fortunate, since the beat is perfect. There was a lift, which did not sit well with Carrie Ann, but it was the only one so far, so it should be good for garnering the fan vote. It also apparently contained too much Lindy Hop for Len, who is extremely irritable at this point in the evening, it seems. (7-7-8)
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Elisabetta was eliminated at the results show.
