Sorry I haven't blogged for awhile. Things have been very busy, plus my hands start hurting again. But I'd like to blog tonight about the semifinals of Dancing with the Stars. Only four contestants are left: Hope Solo, J.R. Martinez, Ricki Lake, and Rob Kardashian.
Based on tonight's performances, I expect J.R., Ricki, and Rob to make it to the finals, but let's see if the viewers agree. J.R. wasn't his best tonight because he had hurt his ankle, but I thought he was still the most compelling performer out there. Each star also had videos talking about their backgrounds, and a lot of them are heartbreaking.
Hope Solo is from Richland, Washington, just like kdipity! She had a sad childhood, with divorce and her dad going to jail for kidnapping Hope and her brother. He eventually became homeless, but they reconnected later before he passed away. I still don't connect with her as a dancer, and I think her time is up after this week.
J.R.'s story is obviously defined by his injuries in Iraq. Hearing his mom talk was so sad but awesome at the same time - it was very touching. She was a single mom, so he didn't have an easy childhood. But his smile and enthusiasm are just infectious. He's still my pick to win, if his ankles hold up.
Rob's baby video was so adorable. The poor guy also had his sisters put dresses and make up on him when he was a child. His dad's death clearly had a major effect on him, and it must have been really shocking to have him diagnosed and died within 8 weeks. I admit I was kinda skeptical of Rob in the beginning because he's a Kardashian, but he turns out to be a great dancer, and actually seems like a nice guy. It's easy to root for him now, especially since you can see him gaining confidence every week, and he did really well tonight.
Ricki was molested as a child and kept yo-yoing in her weight. She has certainly gone through a lot as well, although I find it a bit harder to relate to her. Something about her just puts me off, but I can't really explain it. Maybe it's also because I don't really like Derek, either. Her kids are cute, though.
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