Gilles Marini is making partner Cheryl Burkes one happy lady as the Dancing With The Stars Dancer can finally see that elusive trophy getting closer and closer.A sizzling hot Argentine Tango performed by Burke and Marini Monday night brought the audience to their feet (and kept them standing for a bit), left Carrie Ann Inaba hot and bothered, and Bruno almost delerious.
When cool and calm returned to the dance floor, all three judges gave out resounding 10's to the French actor and hie professional coach. Seriously though, the judges got it right---last night's Tango by Burke and Marini made it almost impossible to tell who was the pro and who was the student. Awesome performance--no doubt about it.
As for the other competitors, while some managed high scores themselves, while others found themselves in their customary low spots, none probably felt as close to the coveted DWTS trophy as did Gilles and Cheryl.
Definitely showing fantastic improvement each week, along with his boyish charm and class, was cowboy Ty Murray. How can you not love this guy? No problems here if Murray somehow lassos that trophy at the end!
And undeniably hot as well were Lil Kim and Derek. Lil Kim stole the Tango away fromDerek with legs that were unbelievably poised in kicks and lifts. Little doubt they will continue on to the final stretch.
"Bachelor" sweetheart, Melissa Rycroft and partner Tony did an ambitious Lindy Hop which brought judge Carrie Ann's high approval and high fives. Somehow though, the rose colored lenses through which we have watched Melissa are now a bit cloudy. Hard to say just why, but just not as excited about that dancing duo as we were in the beginning. Hmm.
And cute gymnast Shawn Johnson actually fell behind to points last night. Lots of gymnastic jumps and landings filled her Lindy Hop routine, but not enough dancing was there. Didn't leave a resounding impression with the judges or here.
And who fared not so well---
Julianne Hough and real life boyfriend, Chuck Wicks, did not bring any "wow" factor to the judges nor to us. Do not expect to see them in the finals.
David Allen Grier and Larence Taylor admitedly did work hard and performed not bad. But just not well enough to stand out. So-So just won't last too long as the competition nears the finals.
And as always, the low scorers of the night-- Steve-O, Holly Madison, and Steve Wozinak. Truth is one of these competitirs should go tonight. But actually two competitors will be leaving as it is a double elimination. And the two SHOULD come from this group---But Will It??
Our guess--
Holly and Steve-O. But who knows.
Last Night's scoring results:
David & Kym: 22 out of 30 for their Lindy hop
Lil’ Kim & Derek: 27 out of 30 for their Argentine tango
Chuck & Julianne: 22 out of 30 for their Lindy hop
Lawrence & Edyta: 19 out of 30 for their Argentine tango
Ty & Chelsea: 25 out of 30 for their Lindy hop
Steve & Karina: 12 out of 30 for their Argentine tango
Melissa & Tony: 29 out of 30 for their Lindy hop
Holly & Dmitry: 16 out of 30 for their Argentine tango
Steve-O & Lacey: 15 out of 30 for their Lindy hop
Gilles & Cheryl: 30 out of 30 for their Argentine tango
Shawn & Mark: 25 out of 30 for their Lindy hop
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