It's Tuesday Baby

Ok it's the Tuesday after the premier of DWTS. The show was pretty hot! Long (2 hours) but what can expect when you have 13 couples dancing. We had moments of "OH no not another mishap!" You see every season someone gets hurts and something happens that questions whether they will dance. This has become the norm and things did not change this season. Here are some highlights:

ROCCO DISPIRITO & KARINA SMIRNOFF are one of these couples. Karina in her practice twisted her ankle and actually went to the hospital that day. Ever the professional she came and danced and she looked good. The judges did not give them high scores Carrie Ann gives them a 5, Len only forks over 4 measly points, and Bruno gives them a 5. 14 out of 30. Tom Bergeron (the host) takes note of the low scores: "I forgot we had a 4."

TONI BRAXTON & ALEC MAZO - Cha cha cha
Let's see how Toni Braxton and her partner Alex Mazo do. Alec was the Season One champion, so he has the skills...They look good together, don't they? She's a natural. Their choreography seems pretty ambitious. I think she could be more aggressive and tight, but she has fantastic poise and grace.Carrie Ann thought it looked like a Week Five dance, Len was pleased but thinks Toni should mind the knees, Bruno thought she was "slinky, sultry, sexy!" Carrie Ann gives them a 7, Len gives them a 7, and Bruno gives them an 8, an unusually high score for so early in the game. 22 out of 30 for Toni and Alec. It appears right now they may be the couple to beat.

BROOKE BURKE & DEREK HOUGH - Cha cha cha
They're doing a playful cha cha cha. Like a lot of the stars, Brooke seems a little tentative, but she's hitting all the beats and has great form and does lovely extensions. The choreography is pretty up-tempo and daring - they're really pulling it off.Carrie Ann thinks Brooke's body is "designed to dance." Bruno was impressed with Brooke's hip action, and Len apparently agreed. "best dance so far!" Len says. Carrie Ann gives them a 7, Len gives Brooke and Derek an 8 (which is high praise indeed for the first week) and Bruno gives them an 8. A 23 out of 30. Fantastic score.

LANCE BASS & LACEY SCHWIMMER - Cha cha cha
Lacey Schwimmer, who is sort of a rock 'n roll ballroom dancer, hit the floor for an upbeat foxtrot set to the Rolling Stones. They're doing great, very Carrie Ann thought it was "hot hot hot!" Len is just being a fuddy duddy, he doesn't like all that newfangled stuff mixed in with his cha cha cha, but Bruno ROARED in approval! Carrie Ann gives them an 8, Bruno gives them an 8, but Len is only good for a 6. 22 out of 30 is a fine score.

CLORIS LEACHMAN & CORKY BALLAS - Foxtrot
Cloris is the oldest competitor ever to grace the boards on Dancing with the Stars, and she's teamed with veteran dancer Corky Ballas, who is dance ninja Mark Ballas' son. They're doing a nice swoopy graceful foxtrot, nothing too challenging. Bruno thought Cloris floated around like "Battleship Geriatrica." Len is trying to give some feedback to Ms Leachman, who kneels before the judges and distracts with her decolletage. "Mind the cleavage will you, I'm trying to give feedback here," Len says. I think she got a 5, a 6 and a 6. Cloris isn't happy with her scores and the censors are bleeping her salty language.

SUSAN LUCCI & TONY DOVOLANI - Cha cha cha
Susan Lucci, Queen of Daytime Drama and Tony Dovolani glide through a restrained but graceful cha cha cha. Susan seems a little nervous and hesitant. Bruno says the Susan looked like a gorgeous lady, "but the cha cha cha needs a slut." He said this. Carrie Ann wants Susan to put on some weight and get more physical. Len thought it seemed too cautious. 15 out of 30 for Susan and Tony. Nowhere to go but up. I think if Susan sticks around she'll improve, she just seemed a bit nervous. Ouch that hurt we MUST keep Susan in the running must vote now!

Ok those are some of the highlights of the show. Tonight one couple will be eliminated "Please God don't let it be Susan." and tomorrow another couple will go (Repeat first prayer).

The week is shaping up to be alright. The shows are starting to come back and now it is going to be the challenge of fitting them all in. Oh so many shows so little time. Here is some nice thoughts for the day and beyond:

True love is neither physical nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.

Stay tune..