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DWTS Season 24 Pre-Semi Finals Wrap Up

DWTS Pre-Semi Finals Wrap Up

I figured I would do something different this week rather than the usual recap. It’s crazy we are already heading into the Semi-Finals in Season 24!

First I would like to say that is was sad to see Nick/Peta, Nancy/Artem and Bonner/Sharna go home the last two weeks. I really thought we would see Nancy/Artem in the Semi-Finals and I have to wonder if the packages had anything to do with it but, then again this season has been the one of surprise eliminations. I had the pleasure of meeting all 3 of them when I went to the live show a few weeks ago and all of them were kind, had a lot of heart and really wanted to give it their all. I felt the judges were far too harsh on Bonner last week and some statements just should not have been said.

As a fan of the show since Season 1 I really look forward to when I can attend a live show and see how the stars interact or don’t interact with the fans. I think it can be very telling overall.

We are down to the final 4 teams:

David & Lindsay #teamLadyAndTheGramp:

I have gone back and forth on David all season. I didn’t like the week where he seemed dismissive of Lindsay but I think he really came out with his best performance last week to Humble & Kind. That dance allowed us to feel the emotion and truly did highlight the friendship that has developed. Let’s face it this show is just as much about the relationship, the emotion and how a star/team makes you feel when you see them dance. I think they stand a shot at making it to the final 3.

Simone Biles & Sasha Farber #teamGoldenGiggles

I know this might not be a popular opinion but, I think it might be time for Simone to go. I think her attitude and comments back to the judges last week showed her age & maturity level. Yes she is an amazing superstar Olympic athlete but, fame can be fleeting. I agree 100% with what the judges keep saying as I have felt it all season. In this competition it’s not enough to just come out and nail a performance you have to have fans invest in you & root for you. The difference for me between she and Laurie last season is we all could feel the emotion from Laurie, we could relate to her. Remember the dance after her Grandma passed away and the dance to Chicago? She hadn’t had all the life experiences either but, she opened her heart and allowed the audience in. Simone has the talent no question but, to win DWTS you need to have audience totally invested.

Normani Kordei & Val Chmerkovskiy: #teamValMani

I think Normani has peaked at the exact right time this season. She has opened up week after week & allowed us into her heart, her life experience and showed off another level of her amazing talent. It’s been nice to watch the friendship/partnership develop between she and Val and I truly think she deserves to be in the finals. The contemporary dance last week was one of the most raw, emotional and powerful displayed on the show. The trio dance was a ton of fun. I am excited to see what they bring this week.

Rashad Jennings & Emma Slater #teamShadSquad

Rashad has truly blown me away this season and he and Emma absolutely deserve to be in the finals. I am not only really excited for Emma because she finally has an amazing partner that has allowed her to show off her fantastic skills but, mostly because this partnership is just perfection. Rashad is just one of those truly genuine, kind and caring individuals that I am truly honored to have met. He literally took time with everyone that wanted to speak to him, get a picture etc. and was incredibly down to earth and humble. He has grown as a dancer from week 1, he has taped into the magic formula of getting into character, being truly raw & emotional when the dance calls for it and brings the passion and intensity when it’s needed. I thought they were fantastic last week and the trio dance was excellent.

Final thoughts:

I think it should be Val and Normani & Emma & Rashad in the final 2. I think both are absolutely tremendous, they both have the total package and I would be happy to see either team win. I think Rashad might have a slight edge with viewers in that he came into the competition with no dance experience and developed and grew through the season but, I think Normani might have had the experience but, I think she showed growth in allowing people into her story.

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Until next time,

XOXO

Heather

May 14, 2017

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DWTS Season Season 24! Week 3-Vegas Week

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I missed blogging last week due to having pneumonia. I am thankfully finally feeling better and excited to blog about this week’s episode. I did want to say it was so sad to see Witney and Chris go last week. They were a fun match up and it’s unfortunate we didn’t learn how extensive Chris’s injury was. Let’s see what Vegas week brings!

Super fun opening number!

Nick Viall & Peta Murgatroyd #teamBabyGotBach

Dance: Tango

Song: “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga

This partnership is really growing on me. It’s been so great having Peta back and Nick is showing a more vulnerable side to himself. I think he did improve week over week. He definitely appears more comfortable and confident than the first week. It absolutely takes time when you learn to dance. Nick and Peta are working hard and it shows.

Mr T & Kym Herjavec #teamDancinFools

Dance: Foxtrot

Song: “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” by Robbie Williams

This was a really different character for Mr T it was fun to see him in a more classic character. I thought they did a good job. I liked this softer side of him. He seems like he is a really great guy and I have done some reading on him and he truly does give back a lot. Keep up the great work!

Bonner Bolton & Sharna Burgess #teamDenimNDiamonds

Dance: Charleston

Song: “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody” by Fergie and GoonRock and Q-Tip

I thought they did a really great job this week. Sharna is brilliant about being able to create around injuries and they are such an amazing team. This is a tough dance. You can tell how much Bonner cares about the competition and that he really does want to improve each week. They are fun partnership and one that I still think will go far in this competition. I thought the scores were a bit low.

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Heather Morris & Maksim Chmerkovskiy #teamMaksimumHeat

Dance: Tango

Song: “Toxic” by Brittany Spears

Maks is still out injured and I am absolutely sending him out well wishes for a speedy recovery. It was nice to see him at the studio cheering Heather on tonight. Alan is filling in and I am glad he is getting a chance to shine as a Pro again. I thought they had a great tango! It was a lot of fun to watch, defiantly showed how much Heather has grown as a ballroom dancer.

Charo & Keo Motsepe #teamCuchiCuchi

Dance: Foxtrot

Song: “Chapel of Love” by The Dixie Cups

Charo has a huge, full of energy personality but, I really do like the friendship that seems to have developed with Keo. Keo is such a nice guy and I am glad he was a Pro again this season. I loved their dance tonight. It was elegant, beautiful, sweet and a lot of fun to watch. Bravo Keo on the wonderful choreography.

Simone Biles & Sasha Farber #teamGoldenGiggles

Dance: Quickstep

Song: “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley

Holy smokes that was one fast quickstep! Hats off to both Simone and Sasha for having the energy and stamina for that dance! Another fantastic job. Fun, energetic, lots of great technique and they really are a dynamo team. I am looking forward to seeing what they come up with for next week and showing a more emotional side to Simone.

Nancy Kerrigan & Artem Chigvintsev #teamBladesOfGlory

Dance: Samba

Song: “Shake Your Bon-Bon” by Ricky Martin

OMG Artem’s reaction to meeting Ricky Martin was awesome! Now he knows how we feel when we meet him! I absolutely LOVED their dance. In my opinion they have been under-rated to date everyone should sit up and take notice tonight because they just crushed it! Bravo, bravo, bravo! It was fun, it was technically fantastic, high energy and they really make such a fantastic team. I am smiling ear to ear!

David Ross & Lindsay Arnold #teamLadyAndTheGramp

Dance: Jazz

Song: “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent

This is another fun partnership. David is going way out of his comfort zone this week. He almost cracked himself up at the beginning. Their dance was filled with humor that is for sure. David seems like such a great guy. It was very, fun entertaining and creative.

Erika Jayne & Gleb Savchenko #teamPrettyXXpensive

Dance: Jive

Song: “Take Me to Heaven” by Patina Miller & Debbie Kurup & Amy Booth-Steel

I like this partnership too. It will be interesting to see what the judges say about the content but, other than that I liked it was more stripped down and more of a focus straight on the dance. It’s clear Erika and Gleb work really hard each week and they are a lot of fun to watch. The Jive is a really tough dance and I think they just put a different spin on it instead of all the kicks and flicks.

Rashad Jennings & Emma Slater #teamShadSquad

Dance: Samba

Song: “Swallia” by Jason Derulo featuring Nikki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign

This is another couple that I absolutely love this season. They have already formed such a great working relationship and Rashad can MOVE! They are doing crazy good this season and I could not be more excited for Emma to finally shine bright with an amazing partner. I didn’t agree with Julianne on this one I thought they did a really great job tonight. I really felt their scores were far too low.

Normani Kordei & Val Chmerkovskiy: #teamValMani

Dance: Foxtrot

Song: “Big Spender” by Shirley Bassey

I don’t know how Val and Normani have been doing it, that kind of travel is hard core tough on your body. They absolutely freaking crushed it tonight. What a fabulous dance! Normani has such a sparkling presence she shines the minute she takes the dance floor. What a wonderful job!

Jeopardy:

Keo & Charo and Peta & Nick

Tonight we said goodbye to Keo & Charo. Sad to see them go especially after their performance tonight. Much love to you Keo, be proud of all you did this season.

I will be at the live show next week! I am so excited to experience Most Memorable Year live!

Until Next Time,

XOXO

Heather

April 4, 2017