
It’s premiere week people! Let’s bow our heads and take a moment of silence for missing Len Goodman. Hopefully he will be back at some point because it’s not the same if there is no grumpy old man on the judging panel. Is there going to be a frontrunner this season or several frontrunners? Here’s what happened with the couples:
Victor Espinoza and Karina Smirnoff
Dance: Salsa
Phone Number: 855-234-5613

- Victor is not a strong dancer but he did his best. It was fun and Karina did a great job incorporating his strengths. Probably not going to be a big contender but he had fun.
Score: Carrie Ann-5, Julianne-5, Bruno-5; Total: 15
Tamar Braxton and Val Chmerkovskiy
Dance: Quickstep
Phone Number: 855-234-5612

- I have to say I was very impressed with Tamar. She did really well. She actually blew me away because this is one of the hardest dances to do.
Score: Carrie Ann-8, Julianne-7, Bruno- 8 Total: 23
Chaka Khan and Keo Motsepe
Dance: Cha Cha
Phone Number: 855-234-5606

- I think Chaka was a little nervous and lost her footing a little bit but she has potential. She did have rhythm. She forgot the choreography but I think she will be here for a few weeks. She is a legend after all.
Score: Carrie Ann-5, Julianne-4, Bruno-4 Total: 13
Hayes Grier and Emma Slater
Dance: Cha Cha
Phone Number: 855-234-5608

- Didn’t know what to expect. He is not a bad dancer but is a little stiff. He has potential to get better.
Score: Carrie Ann-7, Julianne-7, Bruno- 7 Total: 21
Andy Grammer and Allison Holker
Dance: Foxtrot
Phone Number: 855-234-5603

- Overall they did well. I saw a few mistakes, and an almost fall. It is sweet that he dedicated this season to his mother who died about six years ago.
Score: Carrie Ann-7, Julianne-7, Bruno-7 Total: 21
Paula Deen and Louis van Amstel
Dance: Quickstep
Phone Number: 855-234-5611

- It seemed like Louis was dragging her around at some points. She does have potential but she was scared. And she shared too much. (See quotes below)
Score: Carrie Ann-5, Julianne-5, Bruno-5 Total: 15
Carlos PenaVega and Witney Carson
Dance: Jive
Phone Number: 855-234-5605

- One of the major contenders for sure this season! This was a great dance. And the last time Witney started the season with the Jive, she won! Carlos was great!
Score: Carrie Ann-8, Julianne-8, Bruno-7 Total: 23
Alexa PenaVega and Mark Ballas
Dance: Jive
Phone Number: 855-234-5602
- Well, it looks like we have another contender and the two are married! She was really great. She and hubby could be going all the way to the finals!
Score: Carrie Ann-7, Julianne-7, Bruno-8 Total: 22
Kim Zolciak Biermann and Tony Dovolani
Dance: Salsa
Phone Number: 855-234-5609
- Have to be honest, I thought it was a little slow. She wasn’t the worst, but she definitely held back. She probably could give more. Anyone think it’s weird that Kim has the same partner that Nene Leakes did? Just saying…
Score: Carrie Ann-4, Julianne-4, Bruno-4 Total: 12
Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough
Dance: Jive
Phone Number: 855-234-5604

I am very surprised at how great Bindi is. Derek can do anything but she looked amazing. It was a nice tribute to her Dad.
Score: Carrie Ann-8, Julianne-8, Bruno-8 Total: 24
Gary Busey and Anna Trebunskaya
Dance: Cha Cha
Phone Number: 855-234-5607

- Well we knew it was going to be a little nutty because he is nutty. He is the crazy of the season.
Score: Carrie Ann-5, Julianne-5, Bruno-5 Total: 15
Alek Skarlatos and Lindsay Arnold
Dance: Foxtrot
Phone Number: 855-234-5601

- This man is a genuine American hero with no performance background. He did an amazing job and danced incredibly. We will have to see how he does with the Latin dances but all I can say is wow.
Score: Carrie Ann-8, Julianne-7, Bruno-7 Total: 22
Nick Carter and Sharna Burgess
Dance: Cha Cha
Phone Number: 855-234-5610

- Not a surprise at all how great Nick Carter is at dancing! I think he will be there ’til the end if he keeps it up.
Score: Carrie Ann-8, Julianne-8, Bruno-8 Total: 24
Favorite Quotes

Julianne: I thought things would be more of a stiff situation happening down there.
Chaka/Carrie Ann: Don’t even trip.
Tom: Would you like to feel them a little more closely?
Paula: I had white underwear when I started but probably not white no more.
Tom: No, it’s stranger taking marriage counseling from Bruno.
Gary: I danced it a cosmos of riddles.
Gary: When I’m talking to you, your left eye is spinning. It’s neat!
Tom: That and my career.
It looks like there are several contenders this season, which makes things really interesting. Who do you like? Remember to vote!
Dancing with the Stars airs at 8/7c on ABC on Monday nights.
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