Re: Dancing With the Stars - Season 25

by **DeadManDancing** Sun Nov 05, 2017 1:57 pm

It will definitely be a treat to see Corbin return, but it's not the same without Karina. Sigh.

by **Lesallee** Sun Nov 05, 2017 2:48 pm

Always and ever miss the LL Karina. Thinking of that outstanding jazz trio she did with Corbin and Witney. And how smart Karina was to bring in Witney who had Jazz experience when she herself did not. Plus deferring to Corbin who also had experience.

by **DeadManDancing** Sun Nov 05, 2017 3:05 pm

Look what surprise I just found.

Dancing With the Stars - Season 25 - Page 23 21371610

by **Lesallee** Sun Nov 05, 2017 3:42 pm

Two very LLs and one HM! Bonanza.

by **kincaid53** Sun Nov 05, 2017 4:24 pm

Missing that very LL Karina. She and Corbin were such a treat to watch. Nice to have Alfonso back with Witney! Mark must be in Heaven having Kristi back!!
I would have preferred Rumer with Victoria and Val, nothing against Laurie I just like Rumer better.

by **kincaid53** Sun Nov 05, 2017 4:52 pm

I noticed the first post that lesallee put up on this thread about the favoured odds being Nick and Peta to win, do you remember who predicted that sis? .....I really liked Nick and I really did not think he was as bad as some of the judges were making him out to be....right Louis!!

by **Glittersisgld** Sun Nov 05, 2017 5:10 pm

I thought she said Lindsey would win.

by **Lesallee** Sun Nov 05, 2017 5:19 pm

That was the Gold Derby prediction when they gave the odds on all couples before the season began. Yep, they were certainly off there. I haven't checked GD lately so I have no clue who they favour.

by Maria Christine Mon Nov 06, 2017 4:57 pm

Season 10 performance from The Vibe, choreographed by Mark Ballas. Lindsay and Witney, along with Brittany and Brandon from the troupe and Nick Bloxsom-Carter (SYTYCD season 9) and Tanisha Belnap (SYTYCD season 11) are in it.

by Maria Christine Mon Nov 06, 2017 5:09 pm

Week 8 Quarterfinals Dance Styles and Music

ROUND 1 (INDIVIDUAL DANCES)

Drew & Emma: Waltz to "Both Sides Now (Torch Songs)" by Years & Years

Frankie & Witney: Viennese Waltz to "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran

Jordan & Lindsay: Quickstep to "Chuck Berry" by Pharrell Williams

Lindsey & Mark: Samba to "Morning Drums" by Gregor Salto

Terrell & Cheryl: Charleston to "Bad Boy Good Man" by Tape Five (feat. Henrik Wager)

Victoria & Val: Argentine Tango to "Down" by Marian Hill

ROUND 2 (TRIO DANCES)

Drew & Emma & Rashad Jennings: Cha-cha to "Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown

Frankie & Witney & Alfonso Ribeiro: Jive to "Good Place" by Leo Soul

Jordan & Lindsay & Corbin Bleu: Salsa to "Que Viva la Vida" by Wisin

Lindsey & Mark & Kristi Yamaguchi: Jazz to "Let's Face the Music and Dance" by Seth MacFarlane

Terrell & Cheryl & Kelly Monaco: Rumba to "Slow Hands" by Niall Horan

Victoria & Val & Laurie Hernandez: Jive to "Magic" by B.o.B (feat. Rivers Cuomo)

by **Babs2147** Mon Nov 06, 2017 5:26 pm

Thanks, Maria C. Smile

Rashad is back! Applause

by **kincaid53** Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:28 pm

Vanessa should have been in the semis over Victoria, especially after tonight. I wonder how she is staying in, her dancing is just ok and the personality when she dances is not all that great.

by **Babs2147** Tue Nov 07, 2017 1:01 am

What an injustice that Victoria made the semi-finals. Never saw such a
passionless tango or boring trio dance. I sure hope she doesn't advance
to the finals over a more deserving couple.

The highlight of the night was Jordan, Lindsay & Corbin's phenomenal
salsa trio dance. Applause

by **Lesallee** Tue Nov 07, 2017 1:04 am

I think we've glimpsed the winners of Season 25. Jordan and Lindsay are untouchable I believe. Throw in my special favourite (he shoulda won his season, dammit) Corbin Bleu and it was a night of dance dreams.

by **Glittersisgld** Tue Nov 07, 2017 1:14 am

I loved Terrell's Charleston. I was not happy with him leaving. I agree with the remarks about Victoria. I even feel Val doesn't like her. And sorry, but I think Drew is a gawky dancer. Terrell was better.

by **kincaid53** Tue Nov 07, 2017 1:14 am

Trio Salsa that was well worth waiting for!!! Corbin is such a cutie!! really enjoyed the QS too Very Happy

by **Glittersisgld** Tue Nov 07, 2017 1:17 am

Sometimes I think Mark looks like Ratso from Midnight Cowboy.

by **Glittersisgld** Tue Nov 07, 2017 1:26 am

Every time I see Jordan, I want to see Hamilton. Has anyone seen it? I guess it's only in New York.

by **Psychee22** Tue Nov 07, 2017 4:46 am

kincaid53 wrote: Vanessa should have been in the semis over Victoria, especially after tonight. I wonder how she is staying in, her dancing is just ok and the personality when she dances is not all that great.

Victoria is the "Inspirational Contestant", after all. So that will guarantee her a certain percentage of audience votes.

Then there is the scoring. In Len's eyes, her dancing tonight was worthy of the same score as he gave Lindsey Stirling. He has done that more than once. He has even given her better scores than Lindsey.

He might stop doing that as we get into the semi-finals, but since it has been a VERY long time since a final did not have one of the "Fam" in it, one has to wonder if she isn't already guaranteed a place in the finals because of that.

by **Lesallee** Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:03 am

kincaid53 wrote: Vanessa should have been in the semis over Victoria, especially after tonight. I wonder how she is staying in, her dancing is just ok and the personality when she dances is not all that great.

Vanessa is a better and more exciting dancer and in a better world would have outlasted Victoria. But, I wasn't surprised with Vanessa's exit. I know a lot of you discount FB as useless drivel but I have always gleaned the way the flow is going from FB. And, before the show even began the prevailing opinion on Vanessa was very negative. She simply could not overcome that, sadly.

by **Glittersisgld** Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:08 am

I just don't find Victoria very likable on this show. Maybe I would like her on another show, but on this one I don't care for her.

by **Lesallee** Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:18 am

The Good-bye kids, Terrell and Cheryl. Realistically at the point of F6 it would be either Terrell or Drew going. This one I believe had to do almost completely with popularity with Drew having the larger fan base.

T & C did a fun and well performed Charleston. The Trio with Kelly Monaco was not so wonderful but not awful. I liked the way Cheryl took a rather egotistical and full of himself Terrell and turned him into a likeable contender and a darn good dancer,

by **Glittersisgld** Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:30 am

I agree. I think Drew had a larger fan base too. That Charleston that Terrell and Cheryl did was one of my favorite dances of the night. I guess he got better and more likable too late. I also liked the set design on Emma's trio dance. I was wondering who does set design for these dances. I guess the pros must have some input on this.

by **Lesallee** Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:43 am

Drew and Emma. I liked that waltz much more than the judges did (exceptions: CAI) because it was sweet. I thought it was better than Victoria's offering. Drew will likely go next week but I have enjoyed him on the show. Rashad's still got it going by that trio dance.

by **kincaid53** Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:53 am

Psychee22 wrote:
kincaid53 wrote: Vanessa should have been in the semis over Victoria, especially after tonight. I wonder how she is staying in, her dancing is just ok and the personality when she dances is not all that great.

Victoria is the "Inspirational Contestant", after all. So that will guarantee her a certain percentage of audience votes.

Then there is the scoring. In Len's eyes, her dancing tonight was worthy of the same score as he gave Lindsey Stirling. He has done that more than once. He has even given her better scores than Lindsey.

He might stop doing that as we get into the semi-finals, but since it has been a VERY long time since a final did not have one of the "Fam" in it, one has to wonder if she isn't already guaranteed a place in the finals because of that.

That was kind of a silly question 'How is she staying in?' lol What you just said and I'll add the fact she is a Paralympic swimmer medal winner and that 'holds water' with a lot of people Giggle

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