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I don't know about you but I was absolutely thrilled with the Dancing With The Stars finale last night. I really don't know how much better it could have been. Well, I guess it could have been shortened by 30 minutes but overall it was a really fun show. Things were really light-hearted and you could tell that everybody was having a great time.

Celine Dion was the star performer of the evening and, while I can't say she's ever been a favorite of mine, I really enjoyed her performances. The first song she sang was the Titanic classic, "My Heart Will Go On". She sounded perfect and the pros that were dancing to it were phenomenal. The second song she sang towards the end of the show was "Taking Chances". You know, I've heard that song on the radio and never knew it was her that sang it. I think I'm going to have to download it now.

One of the best moments of the night had to have been when it was announced that Marie & Jonathan finished in third place. It was about freaking time! I think my neighbors probably heard me when I hollered out with excitement. When they showed Marie's "looking back" video, I really noticed how much weight she's lost. She looks fantastic! Well, not that she didn't before but you know what I mean. It was funny though when Samantha had asked her about her experience on the show and then cut her off.

Other than the Celine performances and the Marie & Jonathan announcement, the show was filled with highlight (and lowlight) clips of the season and dances by (most of) the pairs that had been voted off before this week. Josie & Alec's dance was kinda sloppy and boring; Albert & Anna did their cute little Elvis dance; Mark Cuban & Kym looked like they had a blast with their dance; Sabrina & Mark's dance was super sexy and very hot (and talk about a standing ovation!); Jane & Tony did a pretty but snoozer of a Viennese waltz; Cameron & Edyta did their Superman routine (and he took his shirt off!!!); and Jennie & Derek did their cool mambo. The only two couples that didn't dance were Wayne & Cheryl and Floyd & Karina. Wayne said he had another two weeks before he could dance again but that he would be on the tour (which we knew already) and Floyd didn't dance because he's been in training for his upcoming boxing match. What was up with Floyd's sunglasses BTW?

Finally, it was the time we'd all been waiting for -- Helio & Julianne and Mel & Maks' last dances. Mel & Maks went first with a mambo that was spot on. No words in the music, just crazy Latin beats. They did wonderfully and the judges gave them triple 10s. Helio & Julianne's last dance was a quick step and it was definitely better than Mel & Maks' dance. He was so excited when they finished because he just knew he nailed it again. They received triple 10s from the judges also. Who will be the winning pair?

It's Helio & Julianne!!! Woohoo! They were so excited and I was excited just watching them. Yes, Mel & Maks have been great but Helio as come the furthest by far. I remember how awkward he looked out there in the beginning and just look at him now. What a great job!

What did you think about the show? Did you have a favorite moment? Do you think the right pair won?

I can't believe that there is only one more Dancing With The Stars show to watch. It doesn't even seem like the show has been on for two months. I'm going to be sad that it won't be around next week so I really appreciated it's 60 minutes of airtime. Last night, each of the pairs had to dance a dance that the judges picked for them and then danced a freestyle routine of their own. There were some definite hits and misses of the night.

The first couple to dance was Mel & Maks. I thought their cha-cha-cha was cute (especially in the beginning) but I've seen them do better in previous weeks. One thing though, Mel didn't leave much to the imagination last night. Her outfit was teeny tiny. When it came to the judging, Len thought they were crisp, clean, and precise. Bruno remarked on how great of a dancer she's become in the last two months. Carrie Ann said she expected more excitement out of them. They received 9-9-10 for a 28 out of 30 in the first round.

In the second round, their freestyle was a crazy hip-hop number. I don't know why but, sadly, it wasn't quite what I was expecting out of them. At the end, Maks had a hard time getting up and I wasn't sure if he was hurt or just tired. Please don't be hurt Maks! Carrie Ann thought they were better than what they showed in their freestyle; Len loved the lift and chair work but thought their routine was "slightly disjointed"; and Bruno thought it was cool and hip. They received triple nines from the judges for a 27 out of the 30 in the freestyle round. Their total for the night was 55.

Unsurprisingly, Marie & Jonathan were the second couple to dance in both rounds. Why is that? Well they're not as good as the other couples so they couldn't open the show or close the show so delegated to the middle position they were. Their first dance was a samba and I don't think it could have been more boring. Her outfit didn't help much. She was wearing this hideous yellow thing that had a black panel in it that ran from her hips to under her boobs. It made her look like she was three feet wide. Bruno thought it wasn't their best dance, Carrie Ann said her range of motion was limited, and Len told her that she's not the strongest of the finalists. They scored triple eights in that dance for a 24 out of 30.

Their second dance? I'm not even quite sure what to say about it except it was awful. Performed to The Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up", Marie played a rag doll character that Jonathan was trying to "start up". I wished their freestyle had lasted another five minutes just so I could have continued laughing at them -- it was that bad. Len said it was a good idea that didn't work and Bruno thought it was the loopiest thing he'd ever seen. When Marie tried to protest, Bruno said their freestyle defied criticism and that it was like watching Baby Jane and The Bride of Chucky on the dance floor. Carrie Ann gave them credit for taking a risk but said that it was an odd choice. They received scores of 8-7-7 from the judges for a 22 out of 30. Their total after both rounds was a 46.

Helio & Julianne were the third couple to dance this evening and they had some problems on their first dance, the jive. They danced to "The Twist", were dressed up in 50's era outfits, and were really cute. Unfortunately, their jive wasn't as cute as their looks. It was a fun routine but it was sloppy. Carrie Ann thought their routine was exciting but told them they had problems with their footwork; Len said there were too many technical problems; and Bruno told them that everybody loves them but that their footwork just wasn't that great. They received 8-8-9 for a 25 out of 30 on their jive.

In their second dance (and the final dance of the night), they brought the place down. You want to talk about "bringing it"? They brought it. They started off in race car driver outfits and them tore them off shortly into the routine. Their freestyle dance was absofreakinglutely amazing and so much better than the others! Bruno loved the difficult lifts while Carrie Ann said she was worn out from watching them and that it was a perfect blend of technique and entertainment. Carrie Ann did also say though that they were rough coming out of some of the lifts. Len said he thought it was the best freestyle of the night by miles. They received 9-10-10 from the judges for a 29 out of 30 and a total score of 54 out of 60 for the night.

Tune in tonight to find out who will win the giant disco ball trophy. Just please oh please, don't let Marie win the whole thing.

This week's Dancing With The Stars results show was pretty good. It would have been better if somebody other than Avril had performed but what are you gonna do?

After a recap of Tuesday night's show, the judges said they wanted to see Jennie & Derek out on the floor for the encore dance. They danced their cha-cha-cha to "Mustang Sally" and did just as good as they did the night before bringing the house down with a standing ovation.

Avril Lavigne was next in the lineup and sang "Hot". It was a good performance I guess. Avril's not exactly my cup of tea but I know many people like her. I guess she has to perform somewhere since late night television is out of the question.

Marie & Jonathan are safe. Honestly, who didn't see that one coming? I'm to the point where it doesn't even phase me anymore when I hear that they're safe. You realize they told us that towards the beginning of the show so that the viewers keep watching right?

Kenny Mayne's segment was definitely one of the best of the night. He was in a hilarious "dancing rehab" with Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin, Laila Ali, and Tucker Carlson. In a group meeting, they admitted they couldn't stop dancing and their loved ones were behind their stints in rehab. Laila confessed to breaking out into the paso doble in the grocery store and Harry said he wished he could even do the paso. Lisa said she was addicted to the tanning aspect of being on the show. It was hilarious!

Michael Flatley, currently touring with his show Celtic Tiger, was the final Macy's star performance of the season. And talk about wow. The tap-dancing routine he and his dancers performed was jaw-dropping amazing. Too bad that couldn't have been a thirty minute segment.

Sabrina & Mark, eliminated three weeks ago, danced to Avril's "Complicated". I could have cared less about Avril's performance but Sabrina and Mark's? I had been waiting on their dancing again ever since last week. They definitely did not disappoint. It was a wonderfully crisp but tender (that makes them sound like chicken) routine and all of the lifts were amazing! She even did a side flip!

Finally, it's time to find out who will be leaving the show. It will be either Jennie & Derek, Mel & Maks, or Helio & Julianne. Mel & Maks are safe! Whew! After another commercial and remarks from the judges (Len even said that the worst couple wasn't standing before him), Tom announced that it would be Jennie & Derek leaving this week. Yay! Helio & Julianne are safe!

Jennie said she'd gained more confidence in performing and couldn't believe she got this far. Their montage was really cute and brought Jennie to tears while watching it. I'm going to miss her but somebody had to go. Unfortunately it wasn't Marie leaving but we know how that cookie crumbles.

In next week's finale dance show, the three remaining pairs will dance their first routine to what the judges assign to them and their second dance will be a free-style where the rules are thrown out the window. I bet we see some lifts next week!

What do you think about Jennie being eliminated this week? Who do you want to win?

Last night's Dancing With The Stars was absolutely amazing! Fun from start to finish, it was one of those shows that I actually wished had gone on for two or three hours. The pairs were able to pick the dances they wanted to dance to in both ballroom and Latin rounds and let's just say that the competition was fierce!

Marie & Jonathan were the first couple to dance and they really brought it with their quick step. Their choice of dancing to Judy Garland's "Good Morning" was great as well. As much as I hate to admit it, I actually liked it (don't say it). The judges loved it too and gave them a 29 out of 30. Their second dance though, a mambo, I didn't like quite as much and neither did the judges. They said she missed her steps a few times but that overall it was still entertaining. They received a 27 for their mambo for a total of 56 out of 60 on the night.

Mel & Maks were the second couple to dance and all I can say is they were absolutely perfect. Their first dance, a Viennese Waltz set to Queen's "Somebody To Love", was stunning. My mouth was hanging open after she did those splits across the dance floor and I giggled to myself at the end when she went to peck him on the mouth and he turned his head at the last second so that her lips landed on his cheek. The judges thought it was precise, sexy, and fabulous. They scored the first perfect score of the evening with a 30 and then followed it up with their paso doble. Mel's use of the whip in this sexy little number set to The Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction" was very satisfying indeed and even caused Len to tell Mel she could use the whip on him if he misbehaved. They received another perfect score and ended the night with the perfect score of 60.

Jennie & Derek danced a tango for their first dance set to a crazy fast rock song. It was a weird musical choice most definitely. While it was a good dance, it was nothing that would blow your socks off. Carrie Ann said she didn't feel the chemistry between the two of them because Jennie was so focused on her dancing. They received a 28 out of 30 for that dance. Their second dance of the night was a cha-cha-cha set to "Mustang Sally" and was much better than their first dance. It was sexy and had great spins. Len remarked on how far Jennie had come since the beginning of the season and thought the dance was fantastic. Bruno called her yummy! How funny! They received a perfect score of 30 for this dance and wound up with a 58 out of 60 on the night.

Helio & Julianne were the last couple to dance in both rounds. Their first dance was a fox trot to Dean Martin's "Aint That A Kick In The Head" and was beyond cute. I loved the song, loved the dance, and loved her dress. After the judges gave their kudos and kidded Helio about his leprechaun green outfit, they were awarded a perfect score of 30. Their second dance was a cha-cha-cha and was way better than Jennie & Derek's. Set to "Love Rollercoaster", it was a freaking fantastic dance! Now that is a last dance. The judges thought it was wonderful and Len proclaimed them the standout couple of the night. They received another perfect score of 30 to end the night with a perfect score of 60.

I won't even begin to guess who's going to go home tonight but I think it should be Marie. If not Marie (because of her fans), then it will probably be Jennie. I just hope that Mel and Helio don't go. I want to see those two in the finale next week.

What did you think about the show and their routines? Do you feel comfortable saying who you think will be going home?

Going into this week's Dancing With The Stars results show, five couples remain. Whose time is up and will be leaving the show?

After the dance show on Monday, Helio & Julianne were atop of the leaderboard with 57 points and Mel & Maks were in second place with 56 points. Cameron & Edyta were ranked next with 51 points and Jennie & Derek were right below them with 50 points. Bringing up the rear, Marie & Jonathan had 49 points.

Was there any doubt in who the judges would want to see in the encore dance? I know who I wanted to see. It was Helio & Julianne dancing the best quick step the judges say they have ever seen on the show. They did just as well this time around as they did on Monday night's show. They look so good together!

After Gloria Estefan's Latin number and the audience reaction to Monday's performances, they announced that Marie & Jonathan were safe. What a freaking joke! Well that's not what I really said out loud. There were some more profanities thrown around too but, well, you get the drift.

Fluff. Fluff. Jimmy Kimmel with Guillermo segment. Fatima Robinson, a choreographer, dancing hip-hop with her group of dancers segment. The professional dancers and when they began dancing segment. Gloria Estefan singing "Conga" segment. By the way, I could swear the dancing routine was the same for "Conga" as it was for "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" but I'm probably wrong. Fluff over.

Helio & Julianne join Marie & Jonathan in their "safehood". After yet another commercial, Tom Bergeron announced that they won't reveal the bottom two again this week. Whatever. Mel & Maks are safe! Yay! Either Jennie & Derek or Cameron & Edyta will be leaving. Silence please. Cameron & Edyta are going home. Cameron quipped he won't know what to do with himself now that he'll have all this free time on his hands (not traveling back and forth from coast to coast constantly) and Edyta told him she never thought he'd make it this far. How sweet Edyta.

This is the way I knew it would go down. Marie would get all the sympathy votes and it would be either Jennie or Cameron leaving. Well, I really liked Cameron but he's no Helio or Mel so I guess it's fine. I wonder if Marie & Derek will wind up winning this thing.

Next week, it's time for semi-finals and the four remaining couples get to perform their favorite ballroom and Latin dances. That will be fun to watch and I can't wait!

The couples really upped their game this week on Dancing With The Stars. Each of the pairs performed two different routines and, while some of them were better than others, all of them danced their hearts out.

Jennie & Derek were the first pair to dance and it would be a jive. During practice earlier in the week, Jennie received a surprise visitor -- Richard Simmons! She's a big fan of his and he dropped by to help her boost her self-worth. It was actually a very sweet little clip that we saw but let's get to the dancing. I loved her green sequined outfit even though it made Tom Bergeron crave frozen vegetables. They danced a very fun routine but it was kinda sloppy at the beginning. The judges said it wasn't her best dance and gave them a 24 out of 30. They danced a fox trot in the second round and it was much better than their jive. They received a 26 out of 30 on their fox trot for a total score of 50 out of 60 after both rounds.

Cameron & Edyta danced a Viennese Waltz for their first dance and I really loved it! Perhaps I'm finally becoming a fan of that waltz after all. I loved their choice in music (reminded me of music from a child's music box) and how fluid their moves were. The judges loved it too calling it majestic and beautiful. They scored them a 27. Their second dance was the cha-cha-cha and they were dressed as hippies (reminded me of their American Indian costumes though). It was cute but it wasn't as good as their first dance. The judges said Cameron was too stiff and needed to work on his transitions more. That dance got them a 24 so after two rounds they were left with a 51 out of 60.

The third pair to dance were Marie & Jonathan. Her pre-dance clip consisted of her talking about how hard this last week had been for her but that her dad always said the show must go on. During practice, Jonathan's wife came in to give her permission to be romantic with him. They danced a nice rhumba but she didn't really move around on the dance floor. It was all about dancing in place for her and the judges noticed. They said she needed more content and more steps. They received a 24 (I thought that was way too generous) for that routine. Their second dance was a jive and even though it was cute it was very sloppy and wooden. Carrie Ann thought there wasn't enough jive in the dance and they received a 25 this time around. Their total after both rounds was a 49 out of 60.

Helio & Julianne were the fourth couple to dance and all I can say is just "wow" at both of their dances. In practice, Julianne created a little pit crew of professionals (Tony Dovolani, Corky Ballas, and Heather Smith) for Helio and they went to work whipping him into shape. Their first dance was a paso doble and it was awesome. It had a "caped crusader" thing going on with it and the judges loved it. Len loved the capes and Carrie Ann especially loved their attention to detail. They received a 27 for their good work in that routine. Their next dance was a quick step and it was even better! It had a old school gangster feel to it and the ending was wonderful (he kissed her and she dropped to the ground). They received a standing ovation from the crowd and the judges loved it so much they received a perfect score of 30. After both rounds their total was a 57 out of 60.

The final pair to dance in both rounds was Mel & Maks. Mel's husband paid a visit to them in practice to help get her angry enough to do the routines because she has a hard time being so serious. Their first dance was a tango and it was great. I thought the music was a little too fast for them though. The judges loved how serious she was and her footwork. They were given a 27 for their first dance. Their second dance, a mambo, was fantastic. They also ended theirs with a kiss at the end. The judges said it was hot and the choreography was great. They received a 29 there for a total of 56 out of 60 for the evening.

Overall, it was a fantastic show. Everybody's dancing was great but Helio & Julianne were my favorites of the night. That man keeps getting better and better and it's amazing to watch his transformation. I think it's time for Marie to go this week but I wouldn't be surprised if she got the sympathy votes to stick around and Jennie or Cameron go home instead. What did you think about everybody's dancing this week and who do you want to go home next?

This week's Dancing With The Stars results show began with sad news. Tom and Samantha informed the viewing audience that Marie Osmond was not present for the show because her father passed away early that morning. Then they told us that Marie & Jonathan were safe to dance for another week! Now let's get on with the show that's thirty minutes tooooo long. (Those are my words - not Tom and Samantha's.)

This results show was B-O-R-I-N-G. Personally, I'm trying to figure out how they book their big performers. We were supposed to have seen Gloria Estefan (remember she couldn't be there because her mother became critically ill) and then we got J-Lo's pre-taped performance (she couldn't perform live because her grandmother passed away). Last week we got Barry Manilow (me makes gagging sound) and then this week we get LeAnn Rimes. How many times is that girl woman going to whore herself out singing that ten-year-old song that was played too much to begin with (thanks to Trisha Yearwood also for that) semi-hit 'How Do I Live'? Instead of their performers getting better each week, they're getting worse. I can only imagine who they're going to drag up next. Who has a CD coming out next week?

The NYC-based hip-hop Rock Steady Group was a perfect fit with Leann's performances don't you think? Yes, it was cool to watch but come on already. If you're going to have that kind of dance group performing couldn't you try to find a hip-hop group or singer to perform also? Stop throwing tomatoes at me! I know Leann's second song 'Nothing Better To Do' was "edgier" but puh-lease. I guess if she hadn't have sang that played out dinosaur I would not have had a problem.

The best parts of the whole night (besides who went home but I'm getting there) were the return of the Dance Center skits. I love Kenny Mayne and he looked so pretty in his green eyeshadow. I couldn't keep my eyes off of his and Jerry Rice's shiny shirts -- which were open at the chest. Hopefully that skit was taped before Monday so that no writers were hurt in the process.

Besides Marie & Jonathan, Cameron & Edyta are safe! Mel & Maks are safe! Helio & Julianne are safe! Jennie & Derek and Jane & Tony are in the bottom two. I was biting my lip just waiting to see who would go home. Surely America wouldn't screw up voting two weeks in a row. But you know, stranger things have happened. I wonder what Sanjaya is doing nowadays. Jane & Tony are going home! Boo-yah! Finally!

Next week, the couples will have to perform two new dances again. Who do you want to go home next week? Would it break your heart if they shortened the results show to 30 minutes?

Last night's Dancing With The Stars had all of the makings of a fantastic show: double the dancing and double the scores. All of the teams had to dance to two separate kinds of dance (ballroom and Latin) and then cross their fingers and hope their fans actually picked up the phone or voted online for them. The cheetah paw (in memory of Sabrina) was in full force and Tom and Samantha's ad libs (because of the writer strike) weren't that bad either. I loved Samantha's dress too by the way -- she actually looked classier than usual.

First to dance in both rounds were Helio & Julianne. During practice last week, Julianne surprised Helio with a video message from his parents back home in Brazil. He got all teary-eyed (awww!) watching them wish him luck and telling him they miss him. But let's get dancing! They danced the tango first and the samba (what was that poor animal on her chest?) second. I thought they did great with both dances but Len and Bruno thought their tango wasn't polished enough. They received scores of 25 and 27 for a combined total of 52 out of 60.

Next, Marie & Jonathan took the stage. They had the quickstep and the cha-cha-cha to dance to and even though I liked their routines, I thought their score for the quickstep was too high. That routine (to 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy') was extremely entertaining but didn't think it had the snappiness I would have liked to have seen. The judges gave them scores of 28 and 24 for a combined score of 52 out of 60.

Mel & Maks followed them with their foxtrot and paso doble. I thought their foxtrot was boring and sloppy (so did the judges) but their paso doble was out of this world! Their paso was to 'Free Your Mind' and it was absolutely perfect! They got their second perfect score of the competition so far with that dance. After both dances, they had scores of 24 and 30 for a combined total of 54 out of 60.

Jane & Tony danced next with a quickstep and cha-cha-cha- (like Marie & Jonathan). The difference between these two pairs though was that Jane & Tony didn't dance as well as them at all. Their quickstep was was fun but sloppy (I loved their remembrance of Johnny and June Cash though!) and their cha-cha-cha lacked fireworks. They received scores of 24 and 26 for a combined 50 out of 60.

Jennie & Derek were the next-to-last pair to dance and I thought they performed some of their best dances so far. They danced to the Viennese waltz (which I usually don't like) and the rhumba. Their Viennese waltz was the first that I liked of the season but the judges thought they lacked fluidity. The rhumba they did was even better and the judges liked it much better than their waltz. Bruno even said it was the best dance they've done so far and gave them a 10 for their efforts. Their scores after both rounds were a 25 and a 28 for a combined total of 53 out of 60.

Last to dance in both rounds were Cameron & Edyta with a quickstep and a jive. Their song for the quickstep was strange -- The Cure's 'Why Can't I Be You?'. And Cameron was a little, shall I say, pumped. I think he had one too many Red Bulls before the quickstep. I loved that dance though even though the judges thought they were too out of control. Their jive was great fun to watch and Cameron's tight pants weren't too bad either. They received scores of 24 and 27 for a combined total of 51 out of 60.

Overall last night, it was a great show to watch. All of the different dances they did were really amazing -- especially when you think about how hard it must have been to learn two different routines while also going about their daily business. Marie & Jonathan stepped it up enough last night for me but Jane & Tony didn't. I still feel that Marie & Jonathan and Jane & Tony are the bottom two couples (even if the scores don't always show it) though. I really think it's time for Jane to go and I hope she'll be the one going next.

This week's Dancing With the Stars results show was the worst show of the entire season by far. It made me remember why I quit watching American Idol last season. Seriously, I understand stars having fans but when do they become so blind that they can't see the forest from the trees?

To say that Sabrina & Mark being eliminated this week is a shock would be a gross understatement. It is true that they didn't have their greatest night of dancing on Monday evening but going into the results show they were tied for 5th place with Cameron & Edyta. (Jane & Tony and Marie & Jonathan were ranked last and next-to-last place by the way.) However, Sabrina & Mark have danced their behinds off all season long so far and it's showed. They've been consistently ranked at the top, with harder dances and better routines might I add, while Jane and Marie and their partners have been given the easier dances complete with less complicated choreography that was designed to suit their now glaringly obvious lack of abilities.

Before I get jumped on too badly, I admit that Sabrina has much more dance experience than the other contestants have or have had. Some even say that she should never have been allowed to be on the show because of this. I also know that the results come down to the fans actually spending their time voting via phone and email. Simply put, Sabrina's fans didn't vote.

But how could anybody really think that Marie Osmond and Jane Seymour are better dancers than Sabrina? That just boggles my mind. The judges didn't think so on Monday night and they haven't thought so all season long. I realize the season is at the point where the wheat has to be separated from the chaff but come on already! Marie and Jane are obviously not the wheat and Sabrina is not the chaff.

To have both Marie and Jane Seymour safe from elimination is ludicrous! If both of them don't dance at the same level as the remaining competitors next week and still make it through then I will proclaim the show rigged -- just as I thought American Idol was last season when Sanjaya kept making it through week after awful week.

I don't have anything against either of these ladies -- I really don't. But let's call a spade a spade. They're not at the same level as the other dancers now and I don't think they will be next week either. Their fans should let them go gracefully instead of making them the Sanjaya of DWTS. Neither Marie nor Jane strike me as the type of woman that would want that.

What do you think about Sabrina leaving ahead of Marie and Jane? Deserved or not?

Last night's Dancing With the Stars was alot of fun! Instead of the couples stepping to just one of two assigned types of dance, it was a nice little combo of everything. From the mambo to the samba to the cha-cha-cha it was definitely a great night to watch -- if you could keep your eyes off of Samantha's swollen bust and her hideous hair.

First up was Sabrina & Mark with their foxtrot. She was all W-O-M-A-N in their routine pop-popping it all over the stage. Len and Bruno thought their dance lacked finesse but Carrie Ann disagreed and said she loved it. They received a 9-8-8 for a 25 out of 30 from the judges.

Next, Jennie & Derek performed a mambo. In their pre-dance taped bit, Derek was trying to help Jennie get over the nerves she felt on the dance floor when the lights came on. Derek told her to just picture Len in his underwear. Eeks! I didn't need to see that ABC! I thought their mambo was their best dance of the season and the judges agreed. The judges gave them 9-9-9 for a 27 out of 30.

Jane & Tony danced third and they did the jive. I was glad she finally had to do a fast-stepping dance because I think the powers that be at DWTS have been going easier on them than most of the other couples so far this season. Their jive was awful and I couldn't wait for it to be over. They received a 8-7-7 for a 22 out of 30 from the judges. (I have no idea how Carrie could have given her an 8 on that.)

Fourth to dance were Cameron & Edyta with a samba. While it was nothing to write home about, I liked their routine fine enough. Bruno found their American Indian costumes a little weird though and Len didn't like their routine. They scored a 9-8-8 for a 25 out of 30 from with their tribal samba.

Mel & Maks were the fifth couple to dance. Their rhumba was HOT! The routine was very classy and sensual and just out-and-out wonderful. They ended the number with Mel sitting in Bruno's lap and Maks giving Carrie Ann a kiss at the judges' table. What did the judges think? They all loved it it! They thought it was great enough to award them the second perfect score of 30 this season. Wow! And they only practiced for six hours this week. Double wow!

Marie & Jonathan were the next to dance and as soon as I heard they were doing the paso doble I just knew it wasn't going to be good. She (like Jane) has been coddled with her dances this season so I was glad they finally gave them something different. And boy was it awful! The best line of the night went to Len in his critique of them: he compared her to a gypsy around the campfire preparing her sausages!!! They received an 8-8-7 for a 23 out of 30 from the judges. (Kinda high I thought.)

Last to dance were Helio & Julianne with their cha-cha-cha. Can I just say that Helio looked dreadful in that 70's suit? Eww. His little race car friends are never going to let him live down that outfit. I see hilarious Photoshop opportunities in his future. Besides that, they did a great job. They actually did a great enough job that they received their first perfect 10 of the season! A 9-10-9 was awarded to them for a 28 out of 30.

After the couple dances, they all performed in a group dance. It was time to rumble "greasers" and "jock" style and it was set to that grand old 1950's ditty 'Rockin' Robin'. The rehearsal footage they showed was hilarious and I couldn't believe that that was the only rehearsal they had for the number. I thought the dance was cute and amazingly put together and I loved the legal (ahem) lifts.

On the results show tonight, Barry Manilow (snooze) will be in the house and we'll get to see a preview of Carrie Ann and Bruno's new dancing show Dance Wars. The Dance Wars preview I'm looking forward to. Barry Manilow not so much. Of course, we'll also find out which of the stars goes home. Who do you think it will be?