I didn't watch Dancing with the Stars last season and was all set to give it up for good, but then they did an all-star season. I had to start watching it again.
The biggest change this season is the addition of half-points to the judging. Too early to tell whether this is a good change or not.
Initial thoughts about the dancers:
- Emmitt Smith and Cheryl Burke. They did a great cha-cha during this first week, and also benefited from the pimp spot. As hard as it is to cheer for a Dallas Cowboy, Emmitt has shown himself to be a great dancer and competitor, as well as a class act. He and Cheryl have a nice, easy chemistry, and it shows on the dance floor. Definitely one of the favorites.
- Gilles Marini and Peta Murgatroyd. HOT.
- Sabrina Bryan and Louis Van Amstel. I'm actually glad Sabrina didn't end up with Mark again. I think Louis is a better teacher and would be able to mold Sabrina into an even better dancer. She needs to stop hitting her moves so hard that it looks like she is punching someone.
- Apolo Anton Ohno and Karina Smirnoff. I've started to like Karina better since she was partnered (and won) with J.R. Martinez, and I can tell that I will like her with Apolo, too. Karina brings a different energy than Julianne, and this more mature energy works better with Apolo now. I love the crazy outfits they wore for the cha-cha, especially the glow-in-the-dark accessories.
- Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough. Another person who I think benefits from a new partner. Derek is a great choreographer and can bring even more out of Shawn than Mark did. Shawn is also older and actually pulls off some of the sexy moves better than the first time around.
- Helio Castroneves and Chelsie Hightower. I didn't find Helio all that charming the first time around and this time it's bordering on creepy with Chelsie, but he certainly has enough energy on the dance floor. Poor Chelsie had to endure the public humiliation of the clip about her ignorance on languages, but at least she was a good sport about it.
- Drew Lachey and Anna Trebunskaya. Drew was very rusty, and it shows. This couple ended up in the bottom two this week, and I really hope they will step it up because I like both of them.
- Kelly Monaco and Valentin Chmerkovskiy. Their interaction was just uncomfortable and Val was trying too hard to make people believe there was a possible showmance here. Kelly is pretty, but when compared against most of the ladies in this competition, she is severely lacking in personality.
- Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani. Just OK for me. Melissa looks great, though. I think they will finish in the middle of the pack. I like how Tony sneaked in how champions are insecure and he was a world champion, and even better that Tom called him on it.
- Joey Fatone and Kym Johnson. Joey is still annoying. At least he does seem to bring out Kym's more silly side, which is not a bad thing. Unfortunately they went first this week and I think the judges' score would have been hired had they gone later in the program.
- Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas. She was more comfortable and was a better performer, but still not very good, especially compared to the others.
- Kirstie Alley and Maksim Chmerkovskiy. During their season I go from being amused to being annoyed at their interaction, and so far it's still on the amusing side, but it will probably change soon.
- Pamela Anderson and Tristan MacManus. Poor Pam was the first one to be kicked off, and rightfully so. Their cha-cha was just weird and Pam looked really uncomfortable. Too bad for Tristan, but maybe he will get to dance more during the results show, which is not a bad thing.
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