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Dancing with the Stars results

6 Apr

It breaks my heart to say that we all have to put up with the scowl that is Kate Gosselin for another week on Dancing with the Stars.  The only good news is that at least America voted out the other worst “dancer” - Buzz Aldrin was sent packing on tonight’s results show.

Before I go into what I thought of last night’s show, I have to stress how much I do not feel sorry for Gosselin.  Every time a camera is anywhere near her, she feels the need to go into detail about how the paparazzi follow her and how awful they are.  While those two bits of information may be true, does she think she’s special?  She is in a competition with athletes and actors who have put up with the invasion of privacy for years, so give me a break!

Evan – I thought he was good, but he still has this look that makes him look uncomfortable.  If he continues to get high scores, I think he’ll come out of his shell a bit.

Buzz – He still couldn’t dance, but he’s redefined my idea of what marching looks like.

Jake – It annoyed me that he said Chelsie was being “disrespectful” during their tape package.  C’mon, Jake, get over it!  I still can’t like him and I’m definitely sick of seeing Vienna on-screen.

Niecy - I thought their tape package was beautiful.  I love that they took the time to address such an important topic.  I didn’t get that message in their dance though, but her and Louis have a great connection.

Chad – I’m surprised his posture is so bad.  Who else thinks something is going on with him and Cheryl?  At the end of every dance he looks like he’s about to kiss her.  And did Bruno really need to say, “Release the Kraken?”  Like that hasn’t been on TV enough!

Pam – I thought the performance was chaotic.  I get her sex-pot image, but her hair is so distracting.  I can’t concentrate on her dancing with the rat’s nest all over the place.

Aiden - He’s fun to look at, very smile oriented.  He seems to be coming into his own a little more, but has a long way to go. (I thought his upchuck moment was pretty funny too!)

Erin - Who wears a blindfold on live TV??  She did really well though.  She has such long arms and legs that her lines are beautiful.  Maks seems to totally dig her too.

Kate – That beginning facial gesture…ugh.  How does she even get a 5?  Buzz at least marched while he danced, she did nothing.  It isn’t a good sign when the judges commend you for “getting thru it.”

Nicole – That performance was amazing.  Whether it was the right dance or not didn’t matter to me.  I think if it would have been in the right category (like Len said) it would have gotten a 30.

Well here’s to next week and the hope that it’s the last we have to see of the Gosselin monster.

Why does America keep sending the wrong ones home on American Idol and Dancing with the Stars?

31 Mar

I’m starting to get sick of my favorite reality shows.  Dancing with the Stars and American Idol have gotten off to rough starts in my opinion and this week’s results are only further proof of that.

Having America vote is a great idea, in theory, until they start keeping people around who have zero reason for being there.  Two days in a row, America sent the wrong person home and it destroys the credibility of what the shows are trying to achieve.

On Tuesday night, DWTS sent 90210 vixen Shannen Doherty packing.  The worst contestants, Buzz Aldrin and Kate Gosselin, weren’t even in the bottom two.  I can understand keeping Buzz around, as he’s seen as a national hero, but Kate was beyond awful.  In the nine previous seasons, I don’t recall anyone being as bad as she was on Monday night (and this includes Tucker Carlson and Kenny Mayne).  It is painful to watch her attempt to dance and she looks miserable every step of the way. 

Tonight on American Idol, the voters chose to send Didi Benami home.  This meant that once again, Tim Urban is left to compete.  What is it about this kid that has America keeping him in the competition?  He’s got Zac Efron looks and hair, an eternally optimistic outlook on his time on the Idol stage and doesn’t take any of the judges comments too seriously.  While those traits may be endearing, they don’t make someone worthy of a spot in the top 10.

I think it comes down to the drama.  It’s always more entertaining to watch someone crash and burn than it is to see them succeed.  Sure, it’s amusing to see Gosselin struggle and fight with her partner (just like she did with ex-hubby Jon on her old reality show), but she doesn’t even look like she’s happy to be there or having any fun at all.  Why send her home when you can watch her sulk and complain instead?

Idol is a whole different ballgame though.  None of these aspiring singers were famous before the show.  It’s supposed to be about finding someone who can make it in the music business.  Urban is not that person, not even close.  He’s not even doing something original or remarkable.  He’s basically a young guy who sings like he’s playing for people in an elevator.

Sure, maybe I’m being cynical, but I just want to see some good, healthy competition.  Whether someone is trying to win a recording contract or a mirrorball trophy, I want people who are in the hunt and not just spectators.  I’m not naive enough to think it will change anytime soon, but a girl can hope, right?

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