The Judges Dominated Week 4 of Dancing with the Stars
Week 4 of Dancing with the Stars was dominated by the Judges. However, I have to agree with their assessments. There was some horrible dancing this week but then again the dances, the waltz and paso doble, are challenging. After four weeks of practicing, the Judges must have agreed that the grace period for the dancers is done, and it’s time to get to work.
Laila Ali got game, but she got to get in the game.
Apolo Anton Ohno and partner Julianne Hough were on it this week. A great performance for this young couple. Julianne’s look differs week to week and this ability to transform will work to their benefit. She reminds me of a little bit of Melissa Joan Hart of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, the blonde bombshell look of Christina Aguilera, and Portia De Rossi. While front runners of the competition, I worry about their youth and perhaps lack of mature charisma.
Billy Ray Cyrus actually looked decent compared to the horrendous performances of some others. Yeah, he ain’t graceful, but you can tell he’s trying. From what I noticed, Billy Ray works the crowd after his performances to bolster his vote. While walking to the Judges, he’ll look into the stands to seemingly acknowledge individual fans.
Clyde, Clyde, Clyde. You got a problem. Nicknamed The Glide, your style simply isn’t matched to this competition. Your movements are too effortless on the court and on the dance floor, and this hurts you. The judges don’t believe you’re trying hard enough. Like Sam “The Big Smooth” Perkins, your demeanor and movements don’t convey a sense of urgency or passion. That and the significant height difference with your partner is too distracting. You may survive this round with NBA supporters but by May, you’ll be gone.
Leeza Gibbons’ paso was stunted. All her movements looked half done and incomplete. During her after performance interview, she pretty much conceded getting booted off the show. You’ll probably go this week unless…
John Ratzenberger gets the boot first. The paso is not for older guys. This is a fact. When you see Cliff Claven and Jerry Springer do the paso, it just doesn’t work. The older guys don’t have the physique or flexibility to do the motions of the paso.
Ian Ziering and Cheryl Burke were solid yet again. Showing improvements each week is important for the judges. Len Goodman likes Cheryl.
Heather Mills continues to do well and amaze everyone with her dancing ability. I think she’ll end up in fourth place behind the trio of Ziering, Ohno, and Fatone.
Speaking of the Fatone, he rocked again this week. His paso was crisp and clean. No gimmicks or stunts, just passionate dancing. As the last performance of the night, it was easy to give their dance a 10.
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