TV IN HIGH HEELS: DANCING WITH THE STARS RECAP FOR OCTOBER 1, 2017
Hello and welcome to ABC’s Dancing With The Stars! Tonight we open with Tom Bergeron giving his condolences to those impacted by the massacre in Las Vegas. He tearfully says that while the show must go on, everyone’s thoughts and prayers are with Las Vegas as well.
All of us at Football In High Heels send their thoughts and prayers to those impacted by this senseless act of violence.
There is no elimination tonight. Maks is also dealing with a personal issue, so Alan will be filling for him today. I hope everything is ok.
It is guilty pleasure week, so we will learn more about our celebrities. My professor in college called these ‘media confessions.’ Mine is 80s and 90s sitcoms—and I am currently binging them on Hulu!
Celebrity: Drew Scott
Claim To Fame: Property Brother
Pro: Emma Slater
Guilty Pleasure: True crime shows
Dance: Argentine tango.
Sammi: I lied. This is his best week because it shows his improvement as a dancer as well as his personality. It was a teeny bit slow, but he really nailed it otherwise. The crime theme was cute as well…I just love his sense of humor.
Len: He loved the lifts, character and is on a roll with his dancing.
Bruno: He cracked the case.
Carrie Ann: She is impressed with how he is growing.
Scores: 8-7-8=23 out of 30
Drew sends his thoughts and prayers to those in Vegas, as he is a resident of the city.
Celebrity: Derek Fisher
Claim To Fame: NBA star
Pro: Sharna Burgess
Guilty Pleasure: Fresh Prince reruns
Dance:Cha cha cha
Sammi: So cute…and I like how they are singing along. The best part is seeing his proud mom in the audience. He always looks like he is having a great time on the show, which makes it even better.
Bruno: He really popped tonight.
Carrie Ann: He is bootylicious and more relaxed. He is a natural dancer.
Len: He is proud—and he thinks Will Smith will be as well.
Scores: 7-7-7=21 out of 30
Celebrity: Victoria Arlen
Claim To Fame: Paralympic swimmer, ESPN host
Pro: Val Chmerkoskiy
Guilty Pleasure: Tubthubthing
Dance: Quickstep
Sammi: How can anyone bully this girl? I am seriously crying for her! She is the most amazing person and all of this just makes me love her more. I want my goddaughter to see her and be inspired by her.
Carrie Ann: She is on the path to a ten.
Len: They did well, but need more body content.
Bruno: He loves how she went for it.
Scores:8-7-7=22 out of 30
Tom Bergeron: “If you’re a kid in school and you see someone different than you? Don’t be an ass!” I love him!
Celebrity: Vanessa Lachey
Claim To Fame: TV host
Pro: Maks Chmerkovskiy
Guilty Pleasure: Girl time
Dance: Jazz
Sammi: It’s a cute concept, but the other dancers are a huge distraction. By the time they get to their part of the dance, it’s almost too late to enjoy any of it. That being said, she is amazing dancer.
Len: It’s hard to know who was the celebrity.
Bruno: He loved it.
Carrie Ann: She points out places to improve, but liked it.
Scores: 7-8-8=23 out of 30
Celebrity: Nikki Bella
Claim To Fame: WWE star
Pro: Artem Chigvintsev
Guilty Pleasure: Romance
Dance: Viennese waltz
Sammi: This was HER dance. Sexy, steamy and hot. I am so used to seeing her do the WWE thing that this is a nice surprise. I love this softer side of her. AND JOHN CENA is there!!!!! Can we have him on next season?
Bruno: It worked for them.
Carrie Ann: She went for it and did well.
Len: She had a lyrical softness to her.
Scores: 7-7-7=21 out of 30
Celebrity: Frankie Muniz
Claim To Fame: Malcolm in the Middle star
Pro: Witney Carson
Guilty Pleasure: Boy Bands
Dance: Samba
Sammi: This is the perfect dance. It showcases his talent and personality I’m still not happy with the extra dancers, but he just bought himself a one way ticket to the finals.
Carrie Ann: Lots of boy band, but not enough samba.
Len: It was a lot of fun to watch.
Bruno: He gives him places to improve, but overall, he enjoyed it.
Scores: 7-7-7=21 out of 30.
Celebrity: Lindsey Stirling
Claim To Fame: Violinist
Pro: Mark Ballas
Guilty Pleasure: Wearing PJs all day
Dance: Jive
Sammi: That was so energetic and fun! I’ve so missed all of Mark’s choreography. This once again proved he needs to do the show forever.
Len: Dance of the season.
Bruno: He loved it as well. Brilliant.
Carrie Ann: One of her all time favorites.
Scores: 9-9-9=27out of 30
Celebrity: Sasha Pieterse
Claim To Fame: Pretty Little Liars star
Pro: Gleb Savchenko
Guilty Pleasure: Cooking
Dance: Jazz
Sammi: She is adorable!! That really showcased her personality and talent perfectly once again.
Bruno: It reminded him of the Swedish chef fro the Muppets and Martha Stewart approved.
Carrie Ann: Clean and well rehearsed.
Len: It didn’t really showcase his ability to dance.
Scores: 7-6-6=19 out of 30
Celebrity: Nick Lachey
Claim To Fame: 98 Degrees star
Pro: Peta Murgatroyd
Guilty Pleasure: Romantic movies
Dance: Jazz
Sammi: I like how they are doing a song from Love Actually which is one of my favorite movies. The concept is cute, bit the extra dancers once again throw it off for me—I can’t focus on Nick and Peta.
Carrie Ann: He is finally having fun.
Len: Well done.
Bruno: He enjoyed it as well.
Scores: 7-7-7=21 out of 30
Celebrity: Terrell ’TO’ Owens
Claim To Fame: NFL icon
Pro: Cheryl Burke
Guilty Pleasure: Break dancing
Dance: Salsa
Sammi: It’s more of club dancing again this week. However, it fits their theme and he really seems to be enjoying himself. Technique wise, he isn’t the best, but he is improving and does well entertaining the crowd.
Len: Not a touchdown, but in the red zone.
Bruno: They made it look good.
Carrie Ann: It was so good and he finally brought it.
Scores: 7-7-7=21 out of 30
Celebrity: Jordan Fisher
Claim To Fame: Hamilton and Grease Live star
Pro: Lindsay Arnold
Guilty Pleasure: Comic books
Dance: Charleston
Sammi: WOW! This is the perfect way to end the night and the whole theme is incredible. Finals material for sure!
Bruno: Expert first class!
Carrie Ann: She loved it!
Len: There was virtually no Charleston.
Scores: 9-7-9=25 out of 30
More next week! Thanks!
