DWTS: Semi-Finals! It's on!

The battle is on as the 4 remaining contestants compete for the mirror ball trophy after the elimination of Nancy Grace last week. Who's going to be crowned winner? It's anyone's game right now. Rob Kardashian, J.R Martinez, Ricki Lake, and Hope Solo have brought it every week and laid it out on the dance floor.

Monday night, the couples took on 3 dances after having rehearsed for a few days. Amazing! Tangos, Cha chas, and Paso Dobles were the preferred dances. Hope Solo and Maks Camden out with their fiery Paso but Hope is still struggling when it comes to keeping her posture straight. Her moves look sloppy, and she received low from the judges. J.R and Karina, Derek ANC Ricki, and Rob and Cheryl were on top of the leaderboard for their precision, musicality, and keeping their frames. Though JR recieved perfect scores for both dances last week, it was Rob and Cheryl that owned the night. Let's see how America voted.

Hope Solo and Maks were in jeopardy along with Ricki and Derek, and were sent home. This decision does not surprise me since Hope was considered manly on the dance floor. Somehow she manages to spread out her legs when she should be gliding on the floor, making her moves look awkward and therefore ruining the style and look of the dance. I'm assuming America felt the same way and decided she didn't deserve to be in the finals. I do however give her credit for putting the time and effort week after week and applying herself. Perhaps with time she will achieve that elegance factor? And there you have it. Tune in next week as the remaining 3 couples battle it out for their shot at the championship!

Who STOLE the SHOW?

Let's get to it. Kym and David Arquette were eliminated! After seeing Nancy Grace's slow Jive, and Hope Solo's attempts to polish her moves, America just figured it was time for David Arquette to go home? Weird, but I can't say I'm surprised since stranger things have happened on the set of Dancing With The Stars.

Monday night, the groups brought their A game and left it on the floor. Each group had to dance 2 dances, one which they rehearsed all week and the other, an instant Jive that they only had 45 mins to throw together! Of these dances, the couples that stood out were Hope Solo, Rob Kardashian, and of course JR! Their moves were so smooth, precise, executed in an orderly fashion, and all were able to keep up with their partners. The energy was fantastic! JR and Karina after having received a perfect score of 30 from the judges, scored perfectly in their instant Jive, giving them a perfect night! I've said it from the start and I'll say it again, in my opinion they are the ones to beat! Tune in next week when we see who lays it out, and who doesn't make the cut! It's heating up!

Applause and jabs?

On Monday night, Dancing With The Stars consisted of more than just dancing and rehearsal clips. With the tango and quickstep came apparent rage and insults from.....Maks defending his athletic partner, Hope Sol who has often been criticized by the judges as lacking elegance or being too manly on the dance floor. On Broadway night, mask and Hope decided to portray Rent in their tango. I'd have to say Hope executed a steamy, lustful performance, acting more feminine than I have ever seen her this season. Sadly the judges ripped her apart commenting that it just doesn't look pretty, and calling it her worst dance by far. Maks chimed in saying everyone puts the effort to execute a flawless performance week after week, and that he doesn't feel the judges judge based on effort. Who could forget his argument seasons ago with Judge Carrie Ann Inaba when he was dancing with Brandy and she criticized her elegance. Totally unnecessary since we know how Brandy was consistently FIRE on the floor.

Lacey and Chaz Bono also had a rough night from the judges when they criticized their Phantom Of The Opera tango, saying it looked like, "a penguin trying to be a tiger." Lacey, like Maks defended her partner by saying the judges critique based on Chaz' looks, rather than effort. She clearly put it as it was, "rude, and shows bad taste." I completely agree with her and Maks. Yes these are celebrities on this show learning how to dance, but they deserve respect as they are people too. Yet Chaz was eliminated last night.

Regardless of the jabs, there are no hard feelings between Maks and Len or Lacey and the judges. Tune in next week for more recaps and results. Those still in the competition? JR, David Arquette, Ricki Lake, Rob Kardashian, Nancy Grace, and Hope Sol. Let's see what next week brings!

America gets it right!

Yes, the results were not shocking at all Tuesday night! Unfortunately Anna and Carson Kressly were eliminated. Though he may be outspoken and makes his routines entertaining for the audience, viewers at home felt that it was not enough to save him for one more week. We are going to miss him but it is a dancing competition after all, guys. He may have the spunk but he just didn't have the fluidity or precision. Anna, as a result, has lost her chance this season to win the Mirror Ball trophy :(

Tonight who knows what the dance style is but tune in at 8pm and find out if your favorites are still your favorites at the end of the night. I can't wait!

DWTS SHOCKING ELIMINATION plus DANCING'S hottest couples!

The competition is heating up on the dance floor! Its the end of the road for Kristin Cavallari and her partner, Mark Ballas. Although they've Bern consistent with their musicality, perhaps she lacked precision in her moves since Ballas is known for his difficult choreography. I was sad to see them go, but I thought their performance was beautifully executed. Hmmm...

Last week, it was all about Paso Doble dancing. In this violent, romantic, dramatic dance, intensity, speed, and emotion are important. I thought everyone nailed it, but I guess you need to be a pro dancer to pick out any mistakes. Apparently Chynna Philips and her partner, Tony Davolani, got the ax, because she may have forgotten her routine in parts, but still connected with her audience.

Last night, salsa dancing and tangos took center stage during 80s Week! Among my favorites were: JR, Chaz, and Rob Kardashian. This type of dancing requires serious hip, butt action, and fluidity in moves. What can I say, they all brought it! I loved JR's performance while they danced to Gloria Estefan's Conga. He was so smooth and sensuous that it earned him and Karina the first 10 of the season from the judges! Chaz Bono showed that big guys can shake it too, lol and delivered a fun, intense performance as well, and Rob got sexual with Cheryl on the dance floor for their Salsa. It was believable and therefore none of these couples made it to the bottom of the leader board. Tune in tonight for musical guest Kelly Clarkson, and see who makes the cut and who's going home. Will it be another shocking elimination or fair decision? Find out!

Buona Sera, DWTS!

This is it. America's favorite dancers are back with a whole new cast! Among them are: Kristin Cavallari, Chaz Bono, Elisabetta Canalis, Rob Kardashian, and Nancy Grace! I must say I've had a great time watching this season. The moves are hot, and the judges are more hilarious than ever!

On the first night, it was all about the Cha Cha. All did well, but some lacked in speed which resulted in low scores. George Clooney's supermodel ex was among those who scored low. Although she looks fabulous, she could neither keep up with her dance partner, Val (Maks' brother), nor keep her musicality, and as Bruno put it, "looked like a lost bird" when dancing alone. Meta and Peta were also lacking in certain areas, and were the first to be eliminated. Hmm, after watching the show in previous seasons, I've come to realize it's a popularity contest of who makes it through and who gets booted. Maybe this time, America is focusing on talent, as it should be?

On to the 2nd night! The jive and quickstep took the dance floor. I was impressed by how many kept up with the difficult choreography, including Kristin Cavallari as she dances with her partner, the trickster himself, Mark Ballas. Her speed was spot on, but still needs to work on musicality and precision in her moves. Nancy Grace sassed it up! Moving her hips, and engaging the audience, she delivered a hot performance! Who knew she had it in her to dance so gracefully and with such feeling? All I'm used to seeing her do is argue her heart out on her show on CNN, where she tells it like it is regarding crimes that have been committed! Well, she's just as enjoyable to watch on the dance floor! Elisabetta Canalis, on the other hand, may have slipped in some of her moves, still attempting to maintain her speed, but apparently that wasn't enough to save her for another week. Ciao Elisabetta! :(

Night 3 is on tonight, keep it here for any surprises, haha.

AGT: THE FINALS, baby!

What a season its been for America's Got Talent! We've seen acts of all kinds and now it's down to the FINAL 4! This is it -- It's never been tougher to vote!

First up was Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. singing Frank Sinatra's "My Way" which recieved a standing O from the judges. Piers said it was, "a moment, and a million dollar performance". Sharon agreed saying it gave her "goosebumps", and Howie said he may have just "sealed the deal." Honestly, I think he could have started the song better, but apparently he saved the last note for the end. Bottom line is he sang from the heart relating to the song in the sense of how he went from being homeless at 19, to meeting his wife and starting a family. God is so GOOD, amen? 

Next up, Team iLuminate. What's there to say about these acrobatic dancers that put on Black-Eyed Peas-like performances with their illuminating costumes and great moves. The judges agreed they were great and original. I wasn't following AGT much towards the end of this season, but I felt they've given better performances in the past. Let's see what America thinks.

Poplyfe took the stage with a Queen medley of "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions." The lead singer is a 15 year old girl with a big voice. She did alright, not exactly a Freddie Mercury performance, but ok. Piers said her voice was "shaky, but talented." Sharon agreed that the singing was a little off, but that she has "star quality." In my opinion it takes a lot of guts to perform onstage in front of millions of people, so at such a young age, I definitely give them credit. They're so cute, but I don't think they outsang Landau.

Last up were the diverse group, Silhouettes. Dancing to "What A Wonderful World", transforming themselves into images relating to the song was A-MAZING to watch! The audience was on their feet! Piers commented that they "saved the best for last, terrific!" Sharon felt like it was "inspirational and beautiful" and Howie considered them "the toughest choice ever." A-greed! 

So who's going to be crowned the winner of AGT 2011?..............Landau!!! I felt like anyone but Poplyfe and Team iLuminate could have won. America made the right choice! Thankful for the win, Landau said that now he can build a house for his family and live life like it should be lived. Alleluiaaaa!

That's all guys. DWTS premieres tonight! Stay tuned for my recaps! Ciao 4 now.