Dancing with the Stars “Season 24 Week 2” 

It’s Week 2 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, which means the first couple of the season gets eliminated.

Some quick notes: Poor Maks, he was injured during rehearsal, but more about that later. Len was a little grumpier than usual.

Were the dances better or worse this week? Let’s find out:

Nancy Kerrigan and Artem Chigvintsev
Dance: Cha Cha
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3408

Nancy Kerrigan seemed to be a bit restrained with her dancing. She has to work on follow through and learn how to trust her partner. Nancy also seems to have a confidence issue. This is a woman who has performed for the whole world so why is this making her feel this way? Len thought she did a nice job and I think that is the best assessment of her Cha Cha.

Score: Carrie Ann-7, Len-7, Julianne-7, Bruno-7; Total: 28

Erika Jayne and Gleb Savchenko
Dance: Foxtrot
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3405

Last week Erika Jayne was told she was a little bit raunchy. She doesn’t apologize for who she is and has the confidence to perform. She danced a beautiful and sexy Foxtrot.

Score: Carrie Ann-7, Len-7, Julianne-7, Bruno-7; Total: 28

Charo and Keo Motsepe
Dance: Paso Doble
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3402

This is a request for anyone who reads this: Please vote for Charo to at least stay on a few weeks. She’s quite entertaining and you never know what you are going to get. The Paso Doble was okay but her craziness is what I enjoy. Poor Tom and Keo have to fend off her energy, but it’s so worth it! And she enjoys yelling at Bruno, and told him that his English sucks! Probably one of the funniest moments on DWTS ever!

Score: Carrie Ann-6, Len-6, Julianne-7, Bruno-6; Total: 26

Nick Viall and Peta Murgatroyd
Dance: Foxtrot
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3409

Nick Viall from The Bachelor is definitely out of his comfort zone. He messed up a bit and didn’t try to hide it. He seemed like he was rushing at times, but otherwise it wasn’t terrible.

Score: Carrie Ann-7, Len-5, Julianne-7, Bruno-6; Total: 25

Heather Morris and Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Sub: Alan Bersten)
Dance: Jive
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3406

In practice during the week Maks did something to his calf so he had to step away from the dance floor. Alan Bersten from the troupe came in and saved the day. Heather was brilliant. She showed what a great dancer she is. Len wasn’t happy because of the little bits of hip-hop they included in the dance. Julianne Hough said she was glad because ballroom is not like hip-hop at all although she thought Heather might have been a bit hesitant in the Jive parts. I didn’t see that, I just saw a professional.

Score: Carrie Ann-8, Len-6, Julianne-8, Bruno-8; Total: 30

Bonner Bolton and Sharna Burgess
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3401

No one can deny that Bonner Bolton and Sharna Burgess have crazy chemistry. They are the Jana Kramer & Gleb Savchenko of this season. Actually, I think they sizzle more! It was an elegant dance. Bonner’s frame was good and if he continues to improve, he will probably get to the finals! And maybe get himself a girlfriend?

Score: Carrie Ann-8, Len-6, Julianne-8, Bruno-7; Total: 29

Simone Biles and Sasha Farber
Dance: Cha Cha
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3412

Simone did a lovely job. She had a few slight missteps but the girl can move. Sasha is in heaven because they can do flips, which he seems to love. Her scores were lower than last week but being the competitor she is, she’ll come back stronger.

Score: Carrie Ann-7, Len-7, Julianne-7, Bruno-8; Total: 29

Chris Kattan and Witney Carson
Dance: Jazz
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3403

In the package before they danced, we discovered that Chris had broken his neck several years ago. Because he’s a physical comedian, he can’t really do the sort of things that he’s known for, which is upsetting. So he has some challenges. The judges were nice and it was good that he tried.

Score: Carrie Ann-6, Len-5, Julianne-6, Bruno-5; Total: 22

Normani Kordei and Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Dance: Cha Cha
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3410

As we found out last week, Normani is touring with her group Fifth Harmony. Val and Normani had to travel to Asia and get in practice whenever was necessary. They even flew in to Los Angeles a few hours before airtime.You would not have known it because they were on fire. Normani looked liked she has been practicing for weeks! She’s definitely a contender.

Score: Carrie Ann-8, Len-8, Julianne-8, Bruno-8; Total: 32

Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3408

I have mixed emotions with this dance. I thought Rashad showed his vulnerable side and that he’s comfortable with who he is. His hands and feet need work but he made Len smile. He’s another one to watch. I thought he should have gotten 7s, which is why I was on the fence about the execution of this number.

Score: Carrie Ann-8, Len-8, Julianne-8, Bruno-8; Total: 32

Mr. T and Kym Johnson
Dance: Paso Doble
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3407

First, Mr. T did much better then last week. This week, he and Kym used the song “Eye of the Tiger” from Rocky III. (If you are asking why, he was in the movie. Ah, the young.) Mr. T had the steps down this time but, of course, there is room for improvement.

Score: Carrie Ann-6, Len-5, Julianne-6, Bruno-5; Total: 22

David Ross and Lindsay Arnold
Dance: Cha Cha
Phone Number: 1-800-868-3404

All David Ross wanted to do was live his school years, back in the 90s. I don’t think this tactic worked. There wasn’t enough Cha Cha. I agree with Len. He needs to up the ante on his technique and footwork. The positive is he has tons of energy and will hopefully work on the judges’ comments.

Score: Carrie Ann-7, Len-6, Julianne-7, Bruno-7; Total: 27

ELIMINATION

And then it was the elimination portion of the show. There wasn’t a lot of time left so they just announced the two couples in jeopardy: Chris & Witney and Charo & Keo. Everyone else was safe and continuing on to next week.

The first couple going home was Chris & Witney. I think this was obvious but someone had to go.

Favorite Quotes

Erika “I don’t need you to like me, I need you to make me look good.”
Tom: “I think our one millionth customer came in.”
Tom: “Here’s where the show could be dangerous.”
Charo: “You have an accent!”
Charo: “Ole!”
Charo: “I don’t know what the hell Bruno is talking about.”
Charo: “Bruno, you have to go to a school, your English sucks.”
Charo: “I’m gonna get you.”
Tom: “Last season you help keep people off the stage, this season you have to keep us safe from Charo.”
Tom: “Everyone else is happy.”
Tom: “What is that song, one of these is not like the other?”
Bruno: “Don’t go all woody.”
Erin: “Does anyone have happy pills for Len?”
Mr. T: “I’m not mad.” Tom: “We wouldn’t want that.”

The first cut was made. Who do you think will go next? Also don’t forget to vote. We want to keep Charo in for at least a weeks, right?

Next week it’ll be Vegas night! I’m curious to see what that means.

Dancing with the Stars airs Monday nights at 8/7c on ABC.