It's results live from Hollywood!
But first let's have some encores. What did we like from Monday's performances?
We liked the Samba from Jennifer and Derek. Anyone concerned that this is easy for her because of her dance background, and the fact that her father is Joel Grey, should be encouraged by the mis-steps during the routine. Click here if the video doesn't play.
We enjoyed the Samba from Rick and Cheryl. He's dancing to every inch of his 6'7" height, but he doesn't seem out of proportion with Cheryl at all. Click here if the video doesn't play.
We loved the Waltz from Kyle and Lacey. Kyle demonstrated that he can slow down and control his energy. The next step is to improve his footwork. Click here if the video doesn't play.
Dance of the night goes to Audrina and Tony for their Waltz. This dance simply had everything. Click here if the video doesn't play.
Here's a reminder of our story night leader board:
26 Audrina and Tony
24 Jennifer and Derek
24 Rick and Cheryl
24 Brandy and Maks
23 Kyle and Lacey
23 Kurt and Anna
20 Florence and Corky
20 Mike and Karina
19 Bristol and Mark
18 Margaret and Louis
Oh for Pete's sake. The judges selected the ridiculous Foxtrot from Mike and Karina as the encore. Ack.
Results...Audrina and Tony are safe. Kurt and Anna are safe.
Ne-Yo is in the ballroom with his own dancers. I actually like this performance. It was almost like a live video.
Did you hear it? That was Pam's squee because Donny Osmond did a little video "man on the street" deal from Vegas. She startled Mr Tucker!
More results...Jennifer and Derek are safe. Brandy and Maks are safe.
The direction is a bit wonky. They've got the wrong clips cued up for each result segment. And then they confused Rick and Cheryl while announcing who is safe and who has to wait to find out.
Now we have a unique competition between Mark Ballas and Valentin Chmerkovskiy that combines musicianship and dancing, with Mark on acoustic guitar and Val on violin. And then they danced, Val with Lacey and Mark with a gal I didn't recognize. Then they both went back to the strings, Val on his violin and Mark on an electric guitar this time. I would have preferred they keep dancing.
Michael Bolton gets to return to do what he does best...sing. I hope my pal Goodnight Gram managed to stay awake for it! He sang Halleluja backed by a boy's choir, accompanied by Jonathan Roberts and Anna Tebunskaya. A waltz danced by Jonathan and Anna is a sublime thing. That was really beautiful.
More results...Mike and Karina are safe. Florence and Corky are safe. Kyle and Lacey are safe. Rick and Cheryl are safe. Bristol and Mark are safe.
So that means Margaret and Louis are out.
Dances next week are Rumba and Argentine Tango, with a twist...acoustic dancing in the round. I have no idea what that means, so we'll just have to tune in!
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