Dancing With The Stars - Week 2

As I'm typing up this post - the results show is on - my picks to go home tonight are Penn and Monica - we'll see if I'm right...


To start the show off was Steve Guttenberg and his partner Anna doing the mambo...



They did a really really cute and fun routine - he's so energetic, congenial, cute and fun to watch. He tries really hard, but he doesn't have a lot of raw talent, his difficulty is very minimal and he didn't do much in the way of technical stuff. I do love him though.

Next up was Cristian De La Fuente and his partner Cheryl Burke doing the quickstep...



He had good form and good posture. The energy level was high and although his footwork was a little messy, it was a very solid routine.

Monica Seles and Jonathan were next with the mambo...



I am just not crazy about this pair. It's so obvious that Monica is out of her comfort zone, she is awkward and doesn't have any rythm. The mambo is one of my favorite dances, but it's obvious when the person isn't very coordinated and Monica just doesn't have the hip action and the spunky personality to do this routine. She won't be around long.

Penn Gilette and Kym Johson were up next with the quick step...



Their routine started off rough, but it warmed up as it went along. It wasn't a terrible dance and they had a nice energy level but his footwork was off and he's just so damn BIG - it's hard to watch him because he's a bit awkward.

Priscilla Presley and her partner Louie were up next with the mambo...



She is damn sexy - she's like the oldest chick I think ever on this show and she looks fine! She was saucy, her routine was very precise and she did an amazing job. She could stand to let loose a little more though. She needs to relax and have fun - especially with the latin dances.

Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough were up next with a fantastic quick step...



Color me impressed - she has great form - awesome footwork and overall a very fun and solid routine. I'm just so surprised because usually the pretty girls don't do very well, they are usually all fluff and have no actual rythm - but she nailed it.

My boy Adam Corolla and his partner Julianne Hough came out with the latin mambo...



I just love him! Okay, he's not great, he's not even very good - but he has PERSONALITY and charisma and he's just so fun. I'm pulling for him!! His mambo was a definite improvement over his dance from last week, so hopefully he'll just keep getting better.

Marlee Matlin and Fabian came out next with the quick step...



Very well done! I'm so impressed with her - I mean holy shit - she can't hear anything but she's rythmic and talented and a joy to watch. She has presence and that's so important. She lights up the room when she dances and you can't make that shit up. You either have it or you don't.

The best looking couple - Jason Taylor and Edyta "The Bodÿ" came out with an awesome mambo...




Wow - holy shit - it's hard to concentrate on this couple's dancing because they are so damn hot together. Even better though, they click, they connect, they not only look good together, but they are amazing dancers. He has a natural talent and he's going to go very far!

Marissa and her partner Tony came out next with the quick step...




I was much happier to see a more calm and less spazzed out Marissa. She was bubbly and energetic, but she toned it down a lot. I think ballroom is her forte'. She had a few missteps, but the energy level was good and her outfit was much more flattering this week.

Kristi Yamuguchi and her partner Mark Ballas came out with the best mambo of the night...



Wow - wow - wow! I did not think she had it in her, but she did! She moved her hips, she let loose, she nailed every step and her routine was pretty fucking perfect.

Last but not least was Mario and Karina Smirnoff...




They did a great quickstep - his form was very good - he is charming, he moves well and he just looks great out on the floor.

My favorite girl -




My favorite guy -



Holy Shit - my picks were dead on!!!! Monica and Penn are OUT!