Image Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ABCWelcome back, DANCMSTRs, and happy October from these sparkly pumpkins my sister found in a craft store! It’s week 3, and Tom Bergeron says it’s “time to turn the page” because it’s STORY NIGHT. Mark Ballas is wearing a winter hat (update: it’s because he’s playing a homeless person), and The Situation promises he’ll be “going through a time machine,” which is weird because he already seems to live in the ’80s!
Anyway, I need to go focus on the show. Come back in the morning (a little sooner, if you’re an insomniac or simply insane) for my full recap. (UPDATE: Recap is liiiiiiiiiive!) Discuss the week 3 performances of Dancing With the Stars here and nominate your Hidden Gems of the Week in the comments. And don’t miss Derek’s weekly EW.com check-in!
Read more:
Week 2: Derek Hough on the jive and shirtless paparazzi snaps
Reader-submitted ridiculata: Your Hidden Gems of Week 2!
Week 2 Results Recap: Dog Gone
Week 2 Performance Recap: ‘There’s Booing in the Ballroom’
Annie on Twitter: @EWAnnieBarrett
Steve Wozniak in the audience!
Sounds like good solid parenting to blame TV and the media for your child’s decisions
LOL You are blaming Bristol Palin for not being able to control your daughter???? Mmmmmmmmmkay.
Get a life. She doesn’t strip or dress inappropriately, than any of the rest of them. And Sarah is not to blame, her daughter is now an adult. Anymore than you should be blamed for your daughter.
Bristol is a fame ho. So is her mother. They are both equally disgusting and so is anyone who worships them.
Jen it is so sad that you haven’t gone America’s Biggest Loser to shed those unwanted pounds….look in the mirror before picking on someone else Jen!
I have nothing against Bristol personally or politically, though I do find it odd that the girl gave birth and kept her child yet speaks out against teen pregnancy, as if she feels guilty for having a baby, instead of advocating something like anti-abortion or adoption. Regardless, the judges are going the Kelly Osbourne route with Bristol, though I really enjoyed Kelly, and at her worst she was much better dancer than Bristol, who is stiff, does nothing, and adds no entertainment value to the show. She danced so slowly that Florence still came out much better with her slow but charming waltz. The Situation looked more ridiculous bouncing up and down than the judges seemed to notice, but at least he had some entertainment value, so I’d keep him in one more week. And don’t get me started on Margaret. She is so lovable, she moves well, and she is one of the best entertainers. They are constantly screwing her. Yes, she fumbled a bit, so the 18 was fair, but no way did the Situation deserve 2 7s or Bristol even 6s. (And while we’re at it, Rick lets Cheryl do all the dancing, while Brandy IS good, but Maks’s choreography was odd.)
So to summarize, if you care, the top contenders for me are Jennifer, Kyle, Audrina, Kurt, Brandy, and Rick. Seems about right. Florence and Margaret the wild cards (though I love them both!), and Bristol and The Situation expendable even though they’ve probably got crazy, senseless fanbases.
Are you crazy? You’re blaming inept parenting on Bristol Palin?? What has she got to do with YOUR children? This is the most bizarre thing I’ve ever read.
By watching this your daughter will absolutely be getting pregnant. I know this because I once was a Michael Vick fan and this made me become a dog fighter.
Enthusiastic Chimes Lady was smiling, and under-enthusiastic bongo guy was without a smile. Order has been restored to the universe!
Don’t forget Thoroughly Professional Violinist, who got her close-up this evening. Thanks, Mr. DeMille.
Yes, she seemed especially stoic last night.
I was SO excited to see Stoic Violin Lady. Both in the Hound Dog flashback and then in her close-up. Finally, the strings get some love!
HAHA is it sad that I think this is the best part of DTWS? the Live blog?
Is it just me/my TV or does Tom Bergeron look like he’s got one of those spray tans too?
When Kurt spun Anna he totally grabbed her boob.
I saw that, total full hand grab!
Kelly & Sharon Osbourne are here too.
Hidden gem alert: Anna biting and eating the rose petal and throwing petals at the judges…priceless!
I second that. The look on her face was priceless. And then she started throwing petals at the judges.
She is my favorite pro because she seems to take it all in stride and just have fun!
Loved this.
Not really hidden, but Margaret’s costume should definitely be first on the crazy costume list.
Margaret’s costume was AWESOME!Loved it.
I loved it too but am glad she didn’t keep the headdress on for long. But seriously, folks, Margaret has got to stay in. She’s immediately, immensely charming, and I love Florence, even more charming, but Margaret is the true Cloris or Niecy (comic relief) of the season. And Jennifer’s outfit was awful, so I nominate that.
I’m not sure which was a better match for Margaret’s costume: Louis’ socks or his belt. Rainbow goodness abounds!
Hidden Gem: After Derek & Jennifer got their scores and the camera cuts back to Tom, a girl on the front, left side of the audience is picking at her nails! How can you be bored?
Anna SPIT something when the judges were giving commentary!
Rose petals!!
2 major Hidden Gems: The Baby Derek shirt (!) & the 1st appearance of Baby Louis von Intensity. We haven’t met the little guy yet, right?
What were judge’s scores for Florence
She got a twenty – I think 7s from Bruno and Carrie Ann and 6 from Len.
Hidden Gem: Louie’s socks. It looks like Rainbow Brite was sent to Planet Mirrorballus to search for the Sphere of Light!
Dmitry must have been getting a little anxious during the pros’ dance….ripped his partner’s skirt off a tad prematurely. At least finish your “dinner date” that was supposed to make that dance a “story.”
The “Baby Derek” t-shirt that Derek was sporting during rehearsals. Love!
Kurt’s tiara when he had tea with his girls…too precious! Pinky out!
I loved the tiara, but when he mentioned it I think it no longer qualifies as “hidden”
It almost looked like it had duct tape on the sides to keep it on, but I think it was really part of the tiara. Maybe.
Brooke’s inability to add – said Kurt’s 23 was the highest score of the night when Jennifer’s earlier dance got a 24.
I noticed that too. But honestly, are you surprised she would make such a mistake? She’s so – ugh – never mind, don’t get me started!
Yes I agree with you..Don’t get me started on her. She really does need to go…
“How do you feel about that?”
Yes, I was surprised. “Baby” had already danced, and she STILL deserved the highest score of the night, so how could Brooke think otherwise?