So they have the cha cha cha. The producers must really want Kirstie to stay because she gets this huge silvery glittery backdrop that makes the whole dance seem like a bigger production than the others. Then again, Jericho had fireworks. Kirstie is really good. I mean, really good. And I hate to say this, because I'm all about size acceptance, but she would be a lot better if she were in better shape. I think if she continues, she will lose some weight and be able to move around even better. What I love, though, is that she is totally sexy no matter what size she's at, and she works it. And her footwork is great. Here's another big deal: I spend the whole dance watching her instead of Maks, and we all know how Maks tends to pull focus. He's just a prop here, and that's how it should be, and I attribute that to Kirstie's charisma. She gets a standing ovation. Judges? Bruno thinks they are only scratching the surface, and her foot placement was the best of the night. Carrie Ann can't believe she's 60 (me neither) and it was musical with sizzle. Len thought it was fun, cheeky, and entertaining. Scores: Carrie Ann 8, Len 7, and Bruno 8. I think that's fair but I would love to hear Len's rationale for taking it down a point compared to Ralph. I don't think he's wrong, but I would love to hear it.

Well. I worried that this season would be boring, but this was anything but. I think we've got serious contenders in Kirstie, Ralph, Chelsea, and Hines. Romeo could be good if he lets go of his inhibitions, and one of the others might surprise us next week with a different style of dance. It is on, ladies and gents. See you next week.

Scores:

Ralph and Karina: 24

Kirstie and Maks: 23

Chelsea and Mark: 21

Hines and Kym: 21

Romeo and Chelsie: 19

Chris and Cheryl: 19

Petra and Dmitry: 18

Kendra and Louis: 18

Sugar Ray and Anna: 17

Wendy and Tony: 14

Mike and Lacey: 13

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