Next we were treated to a Goo-Goo Dolls medley... hm. Not impressed. I've never liked the Goo-Goo Dolls. And seriously, what kind of name is Goo-Goo Dolls for a band anyway? Of course the dance was incredible as always but the pro's could have used better accompaniment IMHO.
On competition night, Len mentioned his objection to Mark's shirtless dancing, pointing out that we don't see him prancing around without a shirt on... and last night as Tom reminded Len and the rest of us of that statement, a clip played of Len in a "Dance Center" segment with Kenny Maine - shirtless. Priceless!
The next stars to learn their fate were Kyle & Bristol. Kyle & Lacey were announced safe, while Bristol & Mark were headed for the final cut, still unsure of their fate.
The next pair of stars up for results were the athletes, Kurt & Rick. Rick & Cheryl were safe but Kurt & Anna were still on the chopping block.
Since Len almost never gives 10's, he taped a helpful segment on how to earn a 10 from Len.
Just show up and you'll earn a 1.
Move your left foot for a 2.
Add the right foot for a 3.
If you can get through the routine you'll get a 4.
Show some musicality and you'll get a 5.
Show him some potential for a 6.
Get some chemistry going and he'll give you a 7.
Drive the dance and you can get an 8 (whatever that means).
A 10 from Bruno & Carrie Ann is a 9 from Len.
He listed a lot of qualities but he pretty much wants you to be magic for a 10!
Back in the celebraquarium, Tom comes in just in time to see the entire group headed off camera - I'm thinking it was so they could get their seats for the next number which ended up being pretty awesome. But he wanted to remind us all of the Macy's Design-A-Dance routine. This weeks vote is on a concept for the routine. And as Tom stood at the front of this cluster of stars and pros, telling us about the Macy's Design-A-Dance, there was some major grabass going on until finally an exasperated Tom burst out "Stop grabbing my ass!" Laughter abounds.
Tango routine - 5 couples - so awesome. Yes, I was a little speechless with all the lifts and intense choreography.
Florence & The Machine... another musician I've never heard of before now and it was a pretty good number.
Florence & The Situation were on the dancefloor next, to hear that Florence & Corky are safe for another week while The Situation & Karina were still in jeopardy. The Situation wasn't very happy last night and I have to say I agree the judges were a little harsh. Even according to Len's own scale earlier in the show, he should have given The Situation a 5 or even 6. I think the lifts he managed have to at least "show potential" right? Oh well.
Have you ever wondered what the stars see and go through each day while they're on the show? Well the stars strapped on some headcams to give us a first row view of a day in the life of. It was pretty crazy seeing the eye to eye perspective, getting ready to do The Waltz with Anna Trebunskaya, live on the show in front of the entire studio audience.
At this point it was down to the final cut of the night: It's between Bristol & Mark, Kurt & Anna or The Situation & Karina... who will it be? I watched as The Situation nervously flexed his pecks to the beat of his own drum while he listened to Tom chatter on about the judges various comments on competition night. Of course everyone was amused with the chest play, there was some scattered laughter, and then Tom announced that Bruno just gave The Situation a 10.
Kurt & Anna are safe. And between Bristol & The Situation, it's The Situation going home! Wow. First I'm surprised that Bristol got enough votes to beat a kid from an MTV show. Second I'm disappointed that we won't get to see what more he can do. I really felt like he was way outside his comfort zone but giving it his best shot anyhow. Bristol started out shy and still doesn't seem willing to break out of that shell and really throw herself into a dance and a character. I feel like she doesn't give it everything he does. Ah well. She's got another week to show me I'm wrong.
