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'Dancing With the Stars' Recap: Outfoxed

Rick and Cheryl say their goodbyes

By Kate Mulcrone Nov 2, 2010 7:39PM

Another surprising result this week, and one that I'd wager will disappoint a lot of people. Rick Fox, who has really stepped up his game over the last few weeks of competition, was eliminated.

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Rick seemed just about as surprised as the rest of us. He said that the show had been a "transformational journey" for him, and mentioned how much fun it had been to share the experience with his girlfriend and daughter.

 

This week Rick and Cheryl reinterpreted Helio Castroneves’s zany season five quickstep. Rick’s footwork was excellent, his rhythm was very good and he and Cheryl were perfectly in tune with each other. This was by far Rick’s best performance. It shouldn’t have been his time to go.


Here’s how the remaining five contestants did this week:

 

Brandy

Brandy and Maks took on Gilles Marini’s sexy season eight foxtrot and might have topped the original. Brandy was poised and yet sensual. Her steps were perfect and her lines were gorgeous. Len broke out his 10 paddle for the first time all season.

 

Jennifer Grey

Jennifer and Derek took on Drew Lachey’s iconic season two tango. The routine was a little quieter somehow, but no less powerful. Jennifer’s footwork was fantastic, her rhythm was great and her intensity was really something else. What a comeback!

 

Kurt Warner

Kurt and Anna put their own spin on Emmitt Smith’s season three tango. Kurt’s footwork was great, but Len had some complaints about his knees. (Yes, knees.) What’s that about not pleasing all of the judges all of the time?

 

Bristol Palin

Bristol and Mark took on Kelly Osbourne’s Season 9 waltz after turning in a breakthrough performance last week. The dance was excellent from a technical perspective. Bristol’s footwork was as good as it has ever been, and her lines were great. Her nervousness kept this waltz in "good not great" territory, but it was still one of her better efforts.

 

Kyle Massey

Kyle and Lacey performed Mel B.’s edgy season five and the routine was kind of a turning point for Kyle. For the first time in the competition his technique was right up there with his performance style. Let’s hope he holds it together next week!

 

Who won the week? Jennifer and Brandy
Who needs to step it up? Bristol and Kyle

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BooHooDTWS
Nov 4, 2010 12:16PM
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PasstheBlues...you seem to have more of an issue with Bristol's mother and the Rep party than Bristol.  Instead of using your god-give intelligence, you choose to call Bristol names as if you are a 10-yr old child!! I understand "90%" of the commentors feel that Bristol should be out. I agree!! I just don't think calling her a cow or moose is necessary.  You are not being honest with yourself when you say Bristol is graceless. I think the so-called 90% of commentors were hoping that Bristol would be as bad as Kate Gosselin from last season. But it hasn't been the case, she has shown the ability to dance. I'm sure most of the views actually calling in to vote (other than the tea party) are inspired by her. No, she is not a performer or actor so she needs to learn to show some personality, but she deserves some credit to be out there trying. Why must you bring politics and name-calling into it?? BTW, I would love to see you try it.
DelMarDave
Nov 3, 2010 8:17PM
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Too bad that in the America of today it always seems to come down to this.  This is a dance show not politics.  Bristol Palin can't dance.  No knock on her, just a simple fact.  No knock on her Mom, she isn't a candidate for the Mirror Ball Trophy.  We are simply so polarized that I don't recognize the country I grew up in.  Why don't we all just agree that the Red states go one way and the Blue states go another.  No need for another Civil War, just a divorce, a peaceful parting between two irreconcilable partners.
Passthe Blues
Nov 3, 2010 3:55PM
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BooHooDWTS:

Your comment:

Hey PasstheBlues hope you have a daughter or son trying something new and have millions of people watching to critique.  I will be happy to call her a cow or moose like you did...shows some real maturity. For those who complain, the Tea Party have a right to vote and they used it. 
My response:
My daughter would not have become pregnant out of wedlock(Palin's only claim to "stardom"). I would only want my son or daughter to gain national prominance because of something notable that they accompolished, not merely because of MY prominance! If there were nothing bad to say about Bristol Palin, no one could say it with any credibility...but if you happened to read 90% of these comments, apparantly there IS! I called her a cow, because she is.She is graceless, has little, if any personality, and has whined during her entire stay on this show. Her comments about missing being home, et al, should have been taken to heart....I'd have given her that airfare! She is no better than her infamous mother. It bodes ill for the Rep.party to have chosen her to run for national office...seeing as how she did such a wonderful job as mayor of Wasitcalled, and Governor of Alaska. She quit that job, and her daughter should quit as well. If I desire to see a monkey dance, I'll visit a circus. Your comment about the tea party voting for her seems to indicate that they will do no better with their politics than this kid has done with dancing....both lack talent and direction.   
Grizpapa
Nov 3, 2010 1:59PM
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Bristol will not make the final show, mark my words.

 

She will either mess up one of the next dances enough that the viewers votes won't make up the difference or she will quit the show.

Grizpapa
Nov 3, 2010 1:56PM
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RicK, Audrina and Florence were not going to win, so Bristol staying still doesn't mean anything, yet.

 

Why aren't you complaining how Rick and Audrina were better than Kyle and Kurt too?

Because they were, IMO.

 

Bottomline:

We've seen it before, better dancers get screwed each season because they don't have enough fans.

BooHooDTWS
Nov 3, 2010 1:45PM
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Hey PasstheBlues...hope you have a daughter or son trying something new and have millions of people watching to critique.  I will be happy to call her a cow or moose like you did...shows some real maturity. For those who complain, the Tea Party have a right to vote and they used it. So instead of sitting on your butts and complaining, try picking up the phone and voting for your favorite dancer!!!
Cswerve
Nov 3, 2010 1:29PM
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People, lets remains calm.  Like others have said (including myself) Bristol should be gone.  However, this is nothing new.  We all know that some people have a cult following, and regardless of how good (or bad) they are, their followers manage to carry them several weeks ahead of more well-deserving contestants. 

 

Bristol's follower's (tea partiers), are doing just that, whereas every one elses' votes are being divided amongst the remaining constestants.  Because of this, some of your better dancers loose out, but we all knew that Rick and Audrina wouldn't win anyway right? Right?

 

As the field narrows, and the sane voters have only a couple of contestants to vote for, we should see Bristol drop out.  Let's just hope we don't see another Donny Osmond fiasco, where his fans were so large they carried him to a victory (what a bunch of crock that was).  And for all of you that claim you'll never watch DWTS again because of this mess, well, I'll see you next season ;-), right back here on this message board.  Admit it, you love to hate them as much as I do.

sickandtired2day
Nov 3, 2010 1:04PM
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Bristol Palin is still on the show because of Sarah.  Now that the elections are over, she should be over, too.  I turned from the show last night after I heard that Bristol was safe.  Since week 1, I could not believe my ears!  Why is she still on the show?  It is no longer a competition between the better dancers. Politics has made its way onto this show in a big way and so many viewers are being turned off.  And another question, when did she become a star?  This is the wrong message to send to unwed teenage mothers!! I dare you to name another unwed and unskilled teenage mother that has been put on the national stage and is called a star!!  Again, this is all political and I have completely turned OFF DWTS!!!! I feel sorry for the real stars on the show that they cannot openly express their feelings.
DancyNancy
Nov 3, 2010 12:22PM
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They will never leave the judging up to just the judges because in my opinion those 3 don't have the guts to say what they actually think most of the time.  They say that Bristol is great but rip on "Kurt's knees"!!!!  OMG.  I think maybe we could use some new judging talent on DWTS!!!  I think Bristol needs to go - it's almost like we are considering her a star because she was an unwed teen mother.  Jennifer's crying is getting very old.  Brandy is good but has a bit too much diva attitude for me.  Not sure who I really like .....  probably Kurt is my current favorite because he is not full of himself.  REALLY dislike Jennifer's partner Derek too!!!  Arrogant!!!!!!!
chrichelle
Nov 3, 2010 11:50AM
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I refuse to watch Dancing With The Stars after lat night......how in d world is ms palin (bristol is stiff like her name "bristol" board)........The judges were clearly shocked (or were they acting because they know before the results are announced who is the winner).  This show is turning out to be a bizarre experience.  With Donny Osmond and Kim it was clearly a popularity contest....now this has turned into a political contest.......Bristo​l has traits like her mother.....her mother can't speak and she clearly can't dance........If d juding is for real then there should be no more voting.  This show has lost a lot of its viewers and clearly the rating will drop after this..........bristo​l should stick to making babies just like her mother is sticking to making mistakes, because clearly dancing is not for her......
chrichelle
Nov 3, 2010 11:39AM
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I refuse to watch DWTS anymore.........It was the year when it was a popularity contest with Donny Osmond and Kim.........now its a political contest.....that's why a lot of people feel that the shows are fixed...........how in d world is ms palin (bristol is stiff like her name "bristol" board) still in the competition.........​​just like her mother who can't speak.....she can't dance and still in competition.........​​.there should be no more voting only the judes decision because the judge themselves were clearly shocccccccccccccccck​​ed to say the least (or are they acting).......very questionable

efkorman716
Nov 3, 2010 11:15AM
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Bristol Palin should of been gone weeks ago.  It disappoints me that Florence Henderson, Audrina Patridge and Rick Fox have all gone and she is still there.  

Let's hope that next week the truth will prevail.

Marshall D
Nov 3, 2010 11:14AM
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I do believe what happened, and I don't like it, I hate it when people get a free pass like Ms. Palin.  I'm sure that people voting for her couldn't do the "Electric Slide" if they had 30 days of instruction.  But they can tell the difference between a toe lead and a heal lead.  I don't think so, the vote of the judges should carry more weight than the call in votes.  And the call in votes should be made public to the viewers that would make it more honest.

 

 

Someone (HIbarb)
Nov 3, 2010 11:08AM
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Oh, forgot!  One more thing -Why doesn't the show do away with the call in, text in votes.  If this were for real, and not for "show", then what ever the onsite judges decide, that woud give you the correct votes.   Come on Producers/Directors,​ get rid of the "fan" vote.

Someone (HIbarb)
Nov 3, 2010 11:03AM
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It is without a doubt the worst decision made so far - Palin is only staying because of her mother and not for her dancing- too bad, politics invades DWTS- Just one more verification that this show is not really about dancing! and once again, how did Bristol become a "star" - where are her validations.  Don't understand how some of the contestants are picked, but it's obvious it has nothing to do with being a star - and so I leave this program and return to those that make more sense and finally, what is the reason for having a female host?  Totally unncecessary! 'nuff said !
scmyars
Nov 3, 2010 10:56AM
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So how do you get rid of Bristol! It isn't a vote for anyone else can we vote to get her off! She should have been gone several weeks ago, must be the entire population of Alaska votes for her. Just what the hell is a teen advocate and does she get paid for that? Kurt Warner needs to leave too just saying come on now he is no dancer.
Someone (Beckah)
Nov 3, 2010 10:53AM
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Get a life people.  It isn't fixed.  You only got 6 votes last week, unlike Idol where you can redial till you die.  I was shocked to see Rick go too, but if you look at past seasons, terrible people stayed longer than they should have on all 10 seasons.  Plus, are all you whining babies voting or are you just complaining?  Bristol should be gone, I agree, but nobody is forcing people to vote for her. They either like her mom, or like her as a young, unexperienced non star who is really trying.  You don't think Jennifer's crying/cancer/achy body rants are getting her sympathy votes????
Nancy Battersby (nan nan)
Nov 3, 2010 10:40AM
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If Bristol's mother is encourageing voters to vote for her daughter, it is up to the judges to stop **** footing around and give her the marks she deserves so she can't win.  This show is suppose to be based on her talent to dance not some politcal fight for her mother.  Lets face it neither of them are winners!!!
Nancy Battersby (nan nan)
Nov 3, 2010 10:33AM
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What a shame, Rick was actually fun to watch, unlike Bristol who has never had a dance yet worth keeping her for.  If she doesn't go next week I'll just have to stop watching it because it is so unfair.  There were at least three people who should have gone before Rick.  I just hope Jennifer can hang in there until the end.
mix and match
Nov 3, 2010 10:23AM
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Bristle is not going to win it so leave the politics out of it.
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