Well, it was entertaining! The opening is pure quickstep with some super fast footwork. Then Derek flips Shawn over his back, and he does a throw, and then lifts her really high (although, honestly, she might have been able to do that jump on her own) and they end by running up the stairs and then falling into the orchestra pit. I'm surprised the producers let them get away with that last one, although I guess if Gilles got to wear a wire, anything goes. The dance part of that routine was really good and I kind of wish we got to see more of that and less acrobatics, but I definitely wasn't bored. As far as breaking rules, there were the aforementioned lifts, and they also broke hold in the middle of the dance a bunch of times, which you aren't supposed to do in the quickstep. Other couples have been called out on that in the past (Mark and Bristol most recently) so it's only fair that Shawn and Derek lose some points for it too.
Judges? Bruno calls them "the Incredibles" and says it was one of the best if not the best dance he's seen in fifteen seasons. He knows they broke the rules but it was unforgettable. Carrie Ann thought it was the best dance they've ever seen on the show, but she does have to slam them for breaking the rules even though they blew her mind. Len loves how they turn music into movement, and he thought the routine was fantastic. But he took a point from Bristol for breaking hold, so he has to do the same here. Scores: Carrie Ann 9, Len 8, and Bruno 9.5. I still don't get why some judges have to dock points for breaking rules and others don't. Have rules or don't have rules about judging, but at least make them consistent.
I have no idea who's going home tomorrow night. I've been predicting Kirstie and Bristol all along and they're still here. Maybe Drew? I hope Helio. Please not Gilles. It would be nice for Bristol to go out on a high note, I guess. Here are your scores:
Melissa and Tony: 27
Kelly and Val: 27
Shawn and Derek: 26.5
Apolo and Karina: 25.5
Sabrina and Louis: 25.5
Helio and Chelsie: 25.5
Gilles and Peta: 25
Drew and Anna: 24
Kirstie and Maks: 24
Bristol and Mark: 22.5













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