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'Dancing With the Stars' Recap: A Very Brady Goodbye

Florence Henderson and Corky Ballas are eliminated

By Kate Mulcrone Oct 19, 2010 8:08PM

Florence Henderson and Corky BallasEvery elimination on this show is tough, but this one really hurts. It’s obvious how much Florence has enjoyed the "DWTS" experience and how much the rest of the cast loves her. The normally stoic Tom broke the fourth wall to comment on how much he enjoyed Florence’s "obvious glee" on set.

 

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If Florence had to go, at least she went out on a good note. Her "Brady Bunch"-themed tango was a hit with the crowd and should live long in "DWTS" memory. (And, as insurance, she’s got that raunchy rumba for us to remember her by.)


Here’s how the rest of the stars did this week:

 

Kyle Massey

This week Kyle held his own with lovely Lacey and her crazy Farrah wig with a "Charlie’s Angels"-themed foxtrot. The judges were of two minds about this one: Bruno complained about too many disco moves, Carrie Ann was all "whatever, disco fever hooray!"

 

Bristol Palin

Bristol has had trouble with confidence throughout the competition and I think coming out in monkey suit for her "Monkees"-themed jive helped in some strange way. Unfortunately, as Bruno noted, when Bristol’s confidence went up her commitment to technique went out the window.

 

Brandy

She’s number one! Brandy and Maks’s "Friends"-themed quickstep was a huge hit with both the audience and the judges, so much so that it was chosen for this week’s encore. Her footwork was amazing, her rhythm was perfect and she seemed really into it. I can’t wait to see if she can hold onto the top rung of the leaderboard next week.

 

Kurt Warner

The jaunty quickstep really suited Kurt’s style. His timing was perfect, his footwork was very good and he totally sold the routine. It was nice for Kurt to score a win with the judges after two weeks of disappointing feedback. Let’s hope he can keep in their good graces next week.

 

Audrina Patridge

This might not have been her best week, but Audrina is still a frontrunner in this game. Her rumba was poised and flowing, but she was missing that strange mixture of courage and vulnerability that makes for the perfect rumba.

 

Jennifer Grey

Jennifer and Derek’s foxtrot to the "Married ... With Children" theme was competent -- good, even -- but ultimately uninspired. Jennifer does better when she goes a little sexy. The last time she was knocked out of the top spot Jennifer came back with the tango of all tangoes, so watch this space next week.

 

Rick Fox

Rick can show the rest of our stars a thing or two about the rumba. His lines were amazing. He just went for it, hips, arms, everything! This has been a ladies on top season, but Rick seems poised for a leap into the top three.

 

Who won over the judges? Brandy, Jennifer, Kurt and Rick
Who needs to step it up? Kyle and Bristol

 

14Comments
Oct 20, 2010 2:27PM
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Would like to have seen Florence another couple of weeks. Thought she was fun. And she looked so disappointed last night. We all should look & move that good at her age, or at any age for that matter. I'm thinking that maybe the reason she got gone this week was because it was going to be to hard on her next week to do two dances. Anyway I loved her. She'll be missed.
Oct 20, 2010 1:08PM
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Each season of DWTS is a little more disappointing.  In essence, this has become a double competition with the "Ringers" on one side and "non-Ringers" on the other side.  Jennifer, Brandy and Audrina....(enough already)...with a head start in their race and the genuine efforts of Kurt, Rick, Kyle and (how did you last this long?)Bristol in another race. I prefer watching the genuine article.    

Note to ABC....level the playing field.  Make them all ringers, or none of them, then it's a 'competition'.

 

Oct 20, 2010 11:42AM
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Loooooooooove Dancing with the Stars.  I never miss it.  I would like to encourage Bristol - she has come so far, has learned a lot and like us all is still learning.  Let's give her a chance.  Her dancing is fine really.  You cannot learn to deliver overnight.

Bristol - make as though you love your partner, look into his eyes, your body will do the rest.  You already have a beautiful smile.  Good luck girl!!!

Oct 20, 2010 11:15AM
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LOL  I think it's the same idiots giving people the Thumbs down.  Gee, giving a thumbs down to a totaly logical comment.....like Pattfam's and Moonlighter's.....well, that's just .....unreasonable and emotionally unstable.....LOL   Does it make you feel like you're sticking it to them? Hahahahahaha  Wow...get some help. Get some serious help because you obviously have a lot of "emotional issues".  Come on, give THAT a thumbs down.....come on!
Oct 20, 2010 11:10AM
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Magnolia 1506, are you holding your breath and stamping your feet? You need to calm down, honey.   So what if people say they won't watch unless the ones that actually DESERVE to be booted aren't off?!! So the heck what?!

They are right to be frustrated with the public's lack of common sense. Too many people out there are blinded by their emotions and aren't voting with any sense or logic. Granted, that's their right.....but others have the RIGHT to vent about it. So RELAX and get a GRIP yourself!!

Oct 20, 2010 8:14AM
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All of you that won't watch until certain celebraties are off, then don't watch!!!!  Take this for what it is...ENTERTAINMENT!!!!!  The world is not going to end, because of this show or any reality show actually.  IT IS ENTERTAINMENT!!!!!!!!  Pure and simple.   There really are more importanct things to be concerned about.  GEEZ!!!!
Oct 20, 2010 7:30AM
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Bristol could sit on my face anyday..............
Oct 20, 2010 6:20AM
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And, oh yeah!  I hope I can move like Florence when I reach her age...I think she is the best older dancer they have ever had on the show.  Go Florence!!!
Oct 20, 2010 6:19AM
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Not sure why Bristol is still there either.  She just doesn't have the entertainment gene in her body.  I really do not like Lacey either and am ready to see her go.  But to have Cheryl and Rick or Jennifer and Derek in jeopardy just shows that America doesn't really care if you can dance or not....how ridiculous!!  Love this show but come on fans, get real!!!
Oct 20, 2010 5:00AM
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OMG! Why the heck is that Palin girl still there???? I thought this is a dancing contest!!! Obviously, it seems more of a popularity contest instead!!! I agreed with blgmama, when the Palin kid is off, I'll start watching too.  This year's and last year's shows are the worst ever! 

I couldn't believe that Jennifer was on the bottom three.  Unbelievable!  Was it because of her attitude during the rehearsal?  Man, this show is getting really boring!

By the way, I also agreed with pattfam, that Florence was a better dancer than Bristol.  The Palin girl cannot dance or act, period! She is the worst dancer ever.  If Bristol is still there for another week like everybody says, and is not leaving yet, the show is done for me too!!!!!!
Only the best dancer should win! Geez!

Oct 20, 2010 4:52AM
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When they vote the Palen kid off, I'll start watching..............I can't stand to see the mother in the crowd, all the Hate she stirs up, Sad

Oct 20, 2010 2:19AM
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And the stupid media has nothing newsworthy to report...that's why they're TRYING to make something out of nothing between Jen and Derek. LEAVE HER ALONE and let her dance in peace!! Stop trying to get a story out of NOTHING!
Oct 20, 2010 2:18AM
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I actually believe that Florence was a better dancer than Bristol. The girl cannot dance........and at 76, Florence moved her hips way more and let herself have fun and she gave control over to her partner which showed trust which Bristol NEVER did.  If Bristol does another bad dance and is not booted off next week. I will stop watching.

STOP VOTING WITH YOUR EMOTIONS, PEOPLE!! PICK THE BEST DANCERS!!

Oct 19, 2010 11:18PM
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Will they never give Bristol a costume that is appropriate for a 20 year old young woman? The ape costume was the worse yet--and her dance the worse yet. I am an Alaskan but have not voted for her though I do think that this is the first time I thought she was the worse dancer and that she deserved to be voted off the show.  Most likely next week but we never can tell how the audience will vote.
Florence was voted off one week too early in my opinion--but perhaps the audience didn't want to watch her dancing in next weeks "rock" theme.
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