See you on Tuesday for the Results Show

9:30 PM

OK, Kristi and Mark are back on top.  Tune in tomorrow for the Results Show - I'll be there with bells on to see which couple gets eliminated and what three couples go on to the Finals, with the infamous group dance and the freestyle round.  Who's gonna make it? 

Join me tomorrow and we'll find out.

Comments

[Denise]

I hope that another couple other than Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas wins because I believe that Kristi has a "leg" up on the other contestants. My feeling is if you can "dance" on the ice, you can certainly dance on dry ground.

[Alberto]

Kristi and Cristian were great tonight. Mark has to be more carefull so as not to outdo Cristi, that's were Cheryl is VERY GOOD, she does routines to show Cristian off not do show herself off / like Edyta-almost-nude always do, poor Jason. And of course Marissa is OUT.

[loretta]

i think marissa should have gone home weeks ago. she is not graceful and elegant.

[Heather Smith]

I can't believe that Carrie Ann is being so unfair! She usually is ontop of the couples when they perform a lift, which is against the rules! But, I have noticed this season she has let a lot of them go by. Edyta especially gets away with them. I am a Dolphin fan but I am also a plus size woman so I am rooting for Marissa. It is unfair to expect her to be able to do lifts and yet Edyta is not penalized for them!!!!

[j]

Agreed. Whatever the details about the other dancers-good and bad-Marissa should not be there!

[Pam]

I think you are all just as biased as Carrie Ann. Just because Marissa doesn't fit the ideal profile doesn't mean she can't dance. She is the most improved dancer out there and her I think she is doing an outstanding job. Christian can't dance, he's just getting the sympathy vote.

What the heck is going on with Len???? Kristi shouldn't even be scored on the same scale as the rest. Her routines are so much more difficult and she nails them every time.

[WindyPrairie]

I think Marissa is very good albiet heavier. If she were thin, there wouldn't be so much talk about her gracefulness. She is a good contender and I'm looking forwardto the final two.

[TANYAMICHEL]

I FEEL THAT KRISTI AND MARK HAS HAD AN ADVANTAGE SINCE THE START. IT WOULD BE WRONG IF SHE WINS BECAUSE SHE IS AN ICE DANCER.

[david]

The judges are ruining this show. They cannot seem to stay on the same page no matter what, and outside of Len, I am not sure they are qualified to determine good ballroom dancing. Bruno needs to hush up while Len finishes his commentary, and carrie needs a differnet role (maybe the interviewer).

[j]

Marissa is not a good dancer. Be honest with yourself folks. Not good, not graceful, not sexy. There ARE large women who are those things. We are NOT biased. Just honest. She doesnt move well and doesnt have the qualities of a dancer. Regardless of her size. She doesnt have IT.

[KYfan]

to respond to Denise, all the contestants have their strengths--marissa with her stage presence, jason with strength and posture, and, yes, kristi with her technique. however, she has challenged herself incredibly from the start - her routines are consistently far more difficult than all the others. she deserves to be the winner - she IS the best.

[dimmi]

I think that tonight it really showed the bias from Carrie Ann and Len. I mean come on 29 for Christian...Cheryl did all the work, amd Kristi gets the flax..If Jason or Krist goes tomorrow, forget it I will never watch it again....Or they need fresh new judges

[eagle7658]

I agree that Marissa should go but I don't like all the negative comments about her weight and appearance. Let's give the girl a break and appreciate that she added something nice to the show. I'm pulling for Jason. I also think that Christian is way overrated and gets higher scores than he deserves because the judges/network want to see this "feel good" story continue for thier ratings. That doesn't do anything for me.

Kristi shouldn't be even in the compentetion, she is a ice-dancer.. Carrie Ann just likes Kristi.
Lot of cheating going on. A mistake for Kristi costs only like 1 point from Len, but small mistake from others(Marrisa, Jason and Christian) costs like 5 or 6 points. How can that be considered as even fair.

[Saber2thTigrrr]

They all did great. Of course, "some judges" always score Kristi unfairly with lower scores than she deserves, however I guess she is used to that in the political ice ring. Kristi and Mark~ Jason and Edyta~ I want to see you in the final! Jason~ You are good but don't forget not to look down. Confidence and Courage to both couples!

[tiki-taki]

the last two weeks Marissa for the most part, was walking through her dance routine. She should have been gone a long time ago..Some say Kristi has an unfair advantage being a Ice Skater, well, they do dancing on Broadway don't they???

[Dance Lover]

I do not understand why Len is so down on Kristi and Mark. They clearly perform routines extremely well which are much more challenging than any of the others - and yet, he's always downgrading their scores. As for them having an 'unfair' advantage, Kristi is a not an ice 'dancer', she was a jump performer which is quite different. Also - what about all the prior contestants who had actual dance experience? If they allow people to compete, then their outside experience should not matter.

[Glee]

If you just score top dancing, then Kristi should win. If you score most improved, Marissa should win. Hey, the fan base skews the whole thing anyway. Up to theFinal's it's not always who's the best, but who's the most popular. Forgetting all that, I think Marissa deserved to be in the Semi's because of her overtly positive attitude. Why? BECAUSE SHE IS SHOWING AMERICA HOW FAR BEING UP AND POSITIVE CAN TAKE YOU IN ANYTHING WE FACE!

[neira]

I think Kristi should go. she shouldn't be here on the first place. As an Ice skater she knows how to dance. Not fair to others which never danced.
My votes go to Jason and Christian. Please get Kristi out...

TANYAMICHEL, Kristi is NOT a dancer! Jealous people are always trying to put the best person down. Get over yourself and enjoy her amazing dancing!!

[Morgan]

Hey bashers (Denise, Neira, etc), let's see ANY of the other dancers, including your favorite, just TRY to dance one of Kristi and Mark's dances!! That would be hilarious! Maybe you guys should go so the rest of us can just enjoy K and Ms awesome dancing!

[Rachel]

Hey Pam, we're not picking "the most improved" dancer. We're supposed to be picking the BEST dancer! What show are you watching? Marissa is consistently bad every week. She should have been gone in week 4!

In respnonse to Glee, why do we care about Marissa's upbeat attitude? That has nothing to do with her dancing!! SHE CAN'T DANCE, no matter how much she smiles! Get real!

I think Carrie Ann is usually right on target. I agree with her comments. I think she was very fair. She gave a higher score to Marissa then I would have. To be fair with Marissa, It's her partner's responsibility to make her look good. I agree that Cheryl, who is my favorite, does a great job of showing off her partner.
I don't think Kristi has an advantage because of her skating. It's two different situations. She is and has been doing a great job.

[jo]

Kristi Yamaguchi is NOT an ice dancer and never was! She is a singles skater and was known for jumping. There is an event called ice dancing but Kristi did not do that at all. She does not have an advantage because I know many figure skaters who cannot dance, only perform athletic moves. Before someone calls her an ice dancer, they should do their homework because an ice dancer she isn't.

[Rachel]

Just incase you haven't watched Christian the last two weeks, he deserved the scores he recieved! He has done an amazing job, even if he wasn't injured. I think that between him and Kristi they should fight it out in the finals. And the judges know what their talking about, they have had the same kind of comments every season.

[Pam]

I'm rooting for Marissa also. She has definitely improved the most and that's what the show is about. As for Kristi, I heard she wouldn't agree to do the show unless she was guaranteed to win, so I hope she goes home tonite.

[Kathy]

I agree that Kristi has a "heads up" from her ice skating career ... but she is the best out of the bunch! This season was not the greatest and yes Marisa should have be GONE wks ago.

Next season Regis and Kelly
GO FOR IT ABC!!!

[Micheil]

The dancers have all improved. If I had to rate them according to their performances last night, I would say it is between Kristi and Cristian.

His routines are truly improving and he is putting the effort into them he didn't before the accident. It really looks as if he knows he has to work harder because the one arm is not usable. So he has.

Marissa's performances last night weren't up to standard. She did much better last week. It was true what the judges say. She really didn't show a 'finalist' look in her dances. I am not talking about grace, I am talking about her inability to master the basic steps.

[gmark56]

I think that I haven't really seen the growth from Kristi in the weeks that I have from the others.

Here's what I find particularly hard--She is so trained to be hardened and within herself as a SOLO ice skater, that I don't find her able to relate to her partner in any meaningful way.

What's missing for me in the performance, is the performing part, that connection you make with an audience. A sense of "here's who I am on the inside". She doesn't let anyone in, and while that strategy works exceptionally well on the ice and against tough mental competition as an olympic champion, it waayy doesn't work on the dance floor, where passion and fun rule.

Marissa Janet Winkur is still in the competition because she is fearless about her sharing her fears. Kristi could take a lesson from her about showing vulnerability and trusting your audience.

[jeffd928]

I can't figure out why Marissa is still in the competition. She is not a good dancer and shows no elegance or grace. Must get a lot of sympathy votes because of her weight.

[Danny]

Cristian and cheryl must go to the final

...and obviously marissa have to go.

[Fran]

the name of the show is dancing with the stars, its not dancing with the stars with no dancing ability and pick the most improved. If that is your critera on how you pick each week OK but all this crying not fair is getting boring and repeative. its a show that bring stars from different entertainment venues together to dance Ballroom and Latin dances.. Period.. try enjoying it and not bring it down with crys of NOT FAIR every week. and for the record i have voted for everyone i vote for the dance that moves me each week. TY

[abrock]

Anybody but Yamguchi

[bev]

Ice skating and Dancing are still two different things..plus when Kristi is ice skating she is alone not with a partner..i don't think she has an advantage since now she has to relate to a partner where she doesn't on the ice..

[Fran(ny)]

I'm not the Fran above... My perspective: Marissa needs to home. She is obviously not as good as the others. Fat or thin, I don't care. Kristi DOES have a bit of a heads up, but not enough to guarantee the trophy! Remember Sabrina? She had LOADS of expirience. And look when she left... TOO early. I think the judges should shape up their scores a bit. Mostly they're correct, but sometimes a little off. Cristian gets the marks he deserves and is MUCH better than Marissa, he should head to the finals.

Can I just say I despise Edyta! Always showing her selfoff in skimpy outfits, totally out dancing her partner. Always doing the same dance move. "Our Mambo is going to be mambolicious!" ...No comment.

[conny]

Drew Lachey, and Mario Lopez were both dancers and got paid for it. Even Drew was in a Broadway musical before DWTS. No one has ever complained about them.

[wayne]

kristi all the way, with Marissa or Jason 2nd and 3rd(either way) and hopefully so long Christian.

[Mary]

The final show is not really worth watching. We all know that a male will win to keep the women audience watching.