Dancing With The Stars: Who Is Going To The Finals?

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Dancing With The Stars: Who Is Going To The Finals?

November 18, 2008 08:46:31 by Paulene Hinds

On Dancing With the Stars: The Results Show, thisepisode was being billed as the biggest night of music in the history of the show. The musical guest stars included Aretha Franklin, Leona Lewis, and John Legend. But that’s not all, Dancing With The Stars’ own Julianne Hough also gave a musical performance. Who went home tonight? Keep reading to find out what three couples will dance in the finals next week!

Aretha Franklin, also known as the “Queen of Soul,” performed her hit song, “Respect,” while Seasonsix champions Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas danced a new routine. Franklin also performed her classic “Chain of Fools,” Anna Trebunskaya, Karina Smirnoff, Louis van Amstel and Artem Chigvintsev accompanied her.

Last night’s show provided a rude awakening for the audience…it was anyone’s guess who was going home tonight.

British musical artist Leona Lewis performed her single, “Bleeding Love,” from her debut album, “Spirit.”Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoffaccompanied them.

The Judges spoke to the viewers and told them what each of the couples bring to the competition. Len said that Cody gives 100% and is cute. Bruno said that Lance brings great creativity and interpretation of the dances and is fresh. Carrie Ann said that Warren knows what the audience wants and gives it to them all the time. Len said that Brooke is the most polished and if Brooke keeps focused, she will be the one to beat. He thinks that they all are the fantastic four.

Next, as a special treat, Dancing with the Stars’ two-time champion and country music star Julianne Hough performed her single, “My Hallelujah Song” surrounded by her dance peers Derek Hough, Mark Ballardand Lacey Schwimmer.

Samantha went backstage and talked with Cody, Lance, Brooke and Warren and all of the dancers feel that they did very well and have no regrets going into tonight’s show.

Singer, songwriter, and pianist John Legend performed his single, “Green Light” from his third studio album, “Evolver.”

The family members of the starsthen spoke about their loved ones and how they feel about them dancing on the show. It was interesting to hear their stories and that the family goes through the show emotionally along with the dancers.

Next the dancers came out and challeged each other in a fantastic special effects segment.

Host Tom Bergeron then gave the results of last night’s voting. The first couple safe and dancing in the finals is Lance and Lacey! Also moving on to the finals are Brooke and Derek.

The two couples went backstage and spoke to Samantha Harris. They were very excited. Instead of dissing each other they said they were so happy to have each other there beside them.

Cody and Julianne and Warren and Kym were left waiting to find out their demise.

Tom and Samantha then revealed which couple made it to the finals next week, Warren and Kym. Cody and Julianne are going home. Cody said that the opportunity has been so amazing, Julianne as a partner and especially the fans.

Before the results show, the ballroom kids finalists performed. Next week one of the three couples will be crowned as the junior ballroom champions during the finale.

Hannah and Kirill danced first tonight. They danced the Cha Cha Cha. Len said that he watched their feet and it was crisp and clean and truly fabulous. Bruno said that their arm placement was fantastic and their routine was sprinkled with naughtiness. Carrie Ann said that their leg and hip action was beyond belief.

Next Mitchell and Maria performed a Samba. Bruno said that this really was a power Samba. Carrie Ann said that their routine was outstanding and poetry in motion. Len said that the couple were better than Julianne when she danced as a youngster.

The last junior couple to dance were Craig and Samantha.They danced the Jive. Carrie Ann said that she thought they were fantastic and brought the characters to life. Len said that he was really knocked out by their performance. Bruno said it had a light quality…like two little birds…rockin’ robins maybe Bruno?

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