The first Results Show from the new season of “Dancing with the Stars” aired last night, featuring recaps, performances, and of course, eliminations. A record 16 couples are participating this season, so I’d expect weeks where there are multiple shows and/or eliminations due to time restrictions. I want to mention one thing before I give my thoughts on lasts night’s episode: the house band is really talented. Not only that, but they play quality music — not just modern pop numbers devoid of feeling. While I haven’t recognized every song they’ve played, I have enjoyed them all. Their interesting song selection has inspired me to hit the Internet and do some research.
At the request of judge Len Goodman, Kelly Osbourne and parter Louis van Amstel began the show with a recreation of their Viennese Waltz. She’s my pick to win the competition, so if she can impress the picky Goodman early on, she has a shot. Moments later, it’s revealed that Louie Vito/Chelsea Hightower and Aaron Carter/Karina Smirnoff are safe from elimination. I think Carter is the favorite on the male side.
During Sean Kington’s gratuitously auto-tuned performance, I was finally disappointed with the show. I thought it would happen much earlier, but the dances are quite interesting. Thankfully, Kingston had professional dancers surrounding him, so I just plugged my ears and watched.
Kenny Mayne, Jeff Ross, and Penn Jillette were featured in a segment detailing “The Losers Club,” an elite society reserved for those individuals first eliminated from a season of “Dancing with the Stars.” This just reminded me of how funny Mayne is. Really, watch his web show.
To my surprise, Ashley Hamilton and Edyta Sliwinska were the first couple sent home. I really thought Michael Irvin would get the boot, but now it will be months before I get to see Edyta’s beautiful form light up my screen/life.
While the cast of The Lion King theater production were great, I can’t believe it’s still running. I remember going to that show with my mom when I was a kid. The dance tribute to Patrick Swayze was very nice and showcased how talented the pros really are.
Unfortunately, Macy Gray and Jonathan Roberts were sent packing as well. I wish Macy could have stuck around. She seemed more out of place than any of these competitors and I would have liked to see her evolve. Also, she will say anything on live television. What were you thinking, America?
