Wednesday the Aftermath

Jeffrey Ross (comedian) was kicked off the show last night as this week's first eliminated star. It is kind of sad because he was one that was hurt during practice. He suffered a scratched cornia and at the hospital he was advised not to dance but he did anyway. He did receive a low score (14) so I guess that kind of made it hard. His sarcastic-type humor may not had helped in getting viewer votes. His dancing partner Edyta Sliwiniska is a fabulous dancer. I will miss seeing her dance because she is really very good.

The remaining celebrities include chef Rocco DiSpirito; NFL star Warren Sapp; TV personalities Brooke Burke and Kim Kardashian; singers Lance Bass and Toni Braxton; athletes Misty May-Treanor and Maurice Greene; and actors Cloris Leachman, Cody Linley, Susan Lucci and Ted McGinley. Another star will be eliminated tonight.

Here are some highlights from the show:

MAURICE GREEN & CHERYL BURKE - Mambo

They did a fun, high energy mambo in matching gold outfits. They worked a body wave into that number. Maurice even did the worm right out there on the floor and I remember thinking- Len's not going to like that. Bruno thought it was a lot of fun, Carrie Ann is tongue-tied, but she dug it. Sure enough, Len didn't approve of the worm, or "that Free Willie nonsense." Ah, Len. Ever the traditionalist. They scored 21 out of 30 not bad for a 2nd number.

BROOKE BURKE & DEREK HOUGH - Quick step

Watch out celebrities because I think this is going to be the couple to beat. I have to predict they will make it to the finals. Brooke and Derek started it out in a grandiose way with a smooth quick step. Derek's in a white dinner jacket and Brooke's wearing a matching flowing dress. Len thinks it was the best dance yet again, Carrie Ann was blown away, and Bruno screams "SEN-SA-TION-ALLL!!!!" Carrie Ann gives a NINE, Len gives a high 8, and Bruno gives them a NINE. 26 out of 30, that's a fantastic score for the first week.

CLORIS LEACHMAN & CORKY BALLAS - Mambo

There is just something scary about seeing an 82 year old woman showing the girls for all the world to see, cursing like a sailor on leave, handing out $10 to each judge for their vote, and trying to raise her leg on the judges table as a sex appeal.

Carrie Ann liked the shimmying and gives Cloris points just for entertainment value, Len praised Corky's choreography, Bruno says he has never seen a mambo like Cloris and Corky's. Very diplomatic of him.

Carrie Ann gives them a 6, Len gives them a 5, and Bruno hands out a 5. Cloris is disappointed - she thinks the judges are being mean and not nice.

SUSAN LUCCI & TONY DOVOLANI - Quick step

Susan was very nervous about her quick step. They started the dance side by side, and it seems like she was looking to Tony for cues. She then seem to find her confidence and was going at it full force. Their routine climaxes with a build up with a lot of footwork and a cute end on Tony's knee (AHHHHH).

Carrie Ann thought she did great and Susan's routine had grace and charisma. Len thought it was still a little too careful, but was a massive improvement. Bruno calls Susan "my fair lady" and says she's born to ballroom dance.

Len and Carrie Ann give them sevens, and Bruno proudly gives them an eight. Susan is giddy with excitement. Giddy, I say. Yes the Queen was giddy!!!! One would never see Erica Kane giddy but we see Susan Lucci go Susan! (Hey can you tell I like Susan?)

Ok those were some of the highlights too many stars remaining to go one by one. I think Brooke is the one that may take it all. A few contenders are coming up fast like Ted McGinley and Misty May-Treanor. I am not surprised on Misty come on she just got back from the Olympics as a champion volleyball player if she can't handle jumping then quit your day job. She cant obviously handle it very well. Watch out for Misty.

I have an Elks meeting tonight so I will not be able to watch who leaves but alas that is what TIVO is for. My prediction on who will leave. I think Cloris may leave. Just because she offered the judges $10 but not the voting viewers - Just kidding!

Stay tune!

Thought for the day

The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.