Game Show NewsNet - Dancing with the Stars: Season 2

Ballroom Bowl II - February 23

It began with 10 couples who all had one dream in mind: Outdo the others and win a title. Unfortunately, 7 couples were exiled which includes the latest victim, Lisa & Louis. Now, there are only 3. One, a former pro football player, another, a professional wrestler, and the other, a boy band singer. Each one has some very special moves to share and throughout these 7 weeks, they pulled off some tough routines, and the fans voted them to stay here. Now, they're fighting for the coveted title spot and and there's no turning back. Tonight, they'll burst out 2 routines including a freestyle dance, and the judges will rate them from 1-10 with 10 being the highest and 30 being the maximum. When it's done, the viewers will pick the winner and then on Sunday, the couple with the highest votes wins. After 7 weeks, it all comes down to this. Let's start the show, everyone!

Before all the dancing starts, we get each couple's video journey starting with Drew & Cheryl. Week 1, the cha-cha, and they were off to a good start. By week 2, the quickstep was a real ballroom test, and it was passed. By week 3, the Jive came and it was Drew's favorite dance. By week 4, the samba came along and he loosed up his hips. That passed and by week 6, the Tango was the perfect ride. The Semi-finals came and the Fot Trot was a classy dance according to Cheryl. Drew said not to wear a black tux, but the rhumba caused a little concern. However, it was Drew & Cheryl's finest and they were tied for the lead. Adding up all the scores the past 7 weeks, they get an avergae of 27.

Now we go to Len for some routines by the pros that outlasted the stars. First, he chose a routine where all pros did a style of dance by 2 members. The whole reel is shown and another shows 4 men and 4 women dancing the paso doble individually. Then, we move on to another segment with Jerry & Anna's journey. Week 1 started with the cha-cha and Anna wanted to put football moves in his dance. It worked. Week 2 came and the Quickstep played to his strength. Week 3 sought the Jive and it took the wrong turn because Jerry had problems with the beat. A dancing map came in the hands that learned a lesson in week 4, and the samba won the judges over. By week 6, the paso doble had a score to settle, and the fans were behind him, but the judges didn't get any effort. So he tried it again. The semi-finals came and the Tango took a cue from George Hamilton, but the judges backfired him. So the strategy took another turn by doing the rhumba, however, the fans loved it, but the judges weren't. Despite that, they get an average of 21 3/4 pts. all 7 weeks.

Now for some more great highlights. Cheryl & Louis doing the "copacabana" and Cheryl again, this time with Tony doing "I've Had The Time of My Life." Now, doing a jive....our locker room mistress Samantha Harris and Jonathan Roberts doing "Delirious" by Prince. Both did some kicks, both swerved, and Samantha did a jump back, and both did some knee shakes, while Samantha did a jump & spin move. Wow, in 2 weeks, i've never seen both hosts dance like that.

The last journey goes to Stacy & Tony. Week 1, and the waltz showed Stacy the transformation from wrestler to ballerina, and by week 2, it was the rhumba that broke records, one of which is the highest ever 2nd round score. Week 3 came, and the tango was a real test, Stacy barely passed through the week, and the next week came with the fox trot and she was well-relived. Another week gone by and the samba came where Stacy unleased a lating goddess that posted a pefect score. Yet another perfect score came next week, and the week after that, came the semi-finals where the quickstep was the most difficult. Stacy said the dance was like a playground, but the judges got hit like a dodgeball, so she got out of dodge with the cha-cha and and she put tricks together. That tied for the lead. With all 7 weeks, they average a score of 37 3/8 which is 27/1 compared to Drew. See, math can be easy.

It's time for the best routine round. With all that aside, let's go. In practice, it was a party in San Francisco. But the party's over this week, and the real ballroom party begins as they do their best Fox Trot of the season. It had very nice moves like it was and Anna did a leg spin and a squirm-through to end the song. Now will the fans pick him to win no matter what happens? Let's go to the judges: Carrie Ann said they are off to a great start, Len said they were so elegant and Bruno said it was like a tower of strength. Will their tower get knocked down in last? On to the scoreboard:

CARRIE ANN: 9
LEN: 9
BRUNO: 8
Total: 26
and we're off to a great start.

Up 2nd, Stacy & Tony. Will they take risks this week? In practice, Stacy did some work on the trapeze. Will they flip for a championship? They'll go for their best perfect Jive of the season. The best moments were Stacy taking her jacket off, both doing some kicks, and it worked like it. Other moments include a split by Stacy and she went to the judges table to end it. Now, she's getting off and facing the judges: Carrie Ann said it was so animated, Len said it set a high standard, and Bruno said she's the ultimate pin-up girl (or is it peanut? I'll never know). Now, paint the score by numbers:

CARRIE ANN: 10
LEN: 10
BRUNO: 10
Total: 30
Another 30 just like it was.

Last up, Drew & Cheryl. They'll do their best Paso Doble to "Thriller." This was the cape move that got the first judges' encore in history. Cheryl did a floor spin, and Drew did a both-knee kneel down. Both did a werewolf gesture, and Drew stared down the camera to end the song. Now we go to the judges: Carrie Ann said ti dominated the dance floor, Len said they're enjoying ti so much, and Bruno said it was strong, powerful, and commanding. Will a tie put them in command of 1st place? Only the numbers will know:

CARRIE ANN: 10
LEN: 10
BRUNO: 10
Total: 30
Yet another perfecto!

So after a round of play, Stacy & Drew tie it with 30, while Jerry & Anna have 26. For this next round, it's what all types of joysticks can do. The rule is: Oh, forget it. Make one up. It's the freestyle round. Dance, Dance!

Going 1st, Jerry & Anna doing "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang. Both did a point gesture, and Anna did a pick & carry and a flip move. She also did leg spins and both did a vehicle move. (I don't know if it's a tricycle or not.) Anna did a floor spin, and even a pick and squirm-through move getting near the end of the song. Now we point over to the judges: Carrie Ann said it did disco and had a great time, Len said it was absolutely great and Bruno said it was so funny & entertaining. Will this be pure entertainment. On to the scores:

CARRIE ANN: 9
LEN: 9
BRUNO: 9
Round 2 Total: 27 Overall Total: 53
and they're in 1st place.

And 2nd is Stacy & Tony doing "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees. Stacy sat there at the start to watch Tony become Tony Manero. Both did some thumb moves when Stacy got up, and both did some arm rolling. Both did a 180-degree stop gesture, and Stacy did some twirls and a air-move. Stacy also did a climb & leg-lift air move to end the song. Will a freestyle throw a air ball at the judges? Carrie Ann said it was a little dissapointed, Len said it started like a line dance but didn't expect more and Bruno said the bomb didn't quite explode. Will it go off? Scoreboard time:

CARRIE ANN: 8
LEN: 9
BRUNO: 9
Round 2 total: 26 Overall total: 56
And they take the lead!

And finally, Stacy & Tony doing "Save a Horse, Ride a cowboy" by Big & Rich. Drew walked in the band area while Cheryl did moves at the start, and then a jump-over wowed the crowd. Cheryl did a flip-over move, and both did a roping gesture. Cheryl did a dip and lower leg kicks, and got a carry move and a dip move. Both did a can opener move and both did some footwork. Cheryl did a flip move and both did a domino move evolving into a horse gesture for both. By the end, both did a smoking gun gesture. Will they fire off Stacy & Tony's lead? Carrie Ann said it was exciting & fearless, Len said it was anything freestyle should be and Bruno said Drew's ready for the lead in Brokeback Mountain: The musical.....okay, now the scores...

CARRIE ANN: 10
LEN: 10
BRUNO: 10
Round 2 total: 30 Overall Total: 60
A prefecto gives them the lead!

So after a big night of dancing, Drew & Cheryl have 60, Stacy & Tony have 56 and Jerry & Anna have 53. But the slate will be wiped clean on Sunday, because another routine will be tested for 1/2 the judges scoring. Will all that change? Also, Mary J. Blige will perform and the rejected will reunite one last time. We're on a 70-hour break. See you Sunday when we dance one last time with the stars.

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