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Final Four Compete ‘Dancing with the Stars” latest Update Semifinals

By Craig Schrolucke | Monday, May 12, 2008, 08:39 PM

It’s down to the final four. In a semi-final twist the remaining teams will chose their latin and ballroom dances from a hat - drawn at random - Increasing the level of difficulty for the Dancers. Also, no lifts will be allowed. Wouldn’t it be fun if the dancers got their dances just before they hit the stage?

Each pair will dance two dances.

Jason Taylor & Edyta Sliwinska
This week’s first dance - The Fox Trot

My Take -It seemed like they were going through the motions. No emotional connection.
Carrie Ann Inaba - “I thought that was really truly beautiful.” - Score 9
Len Goodman -“It was fantastic. ” - Score 10
Bruno Tonioli - “This had plenty of moment. You were showman tonight. ” - Score 9
28 out of 30

Second Dance - Pasa Doble

My Take - Elements of this Spanish dance were WOW… at other moments Jason looked like he was a tinker town stick figure.
Carrie Ann Inaba - “Nice execution.” - Score 9
Len Goodman -“You came all out full boar.” - Score 9
Bruno Tonioli - “It looked like a true matador.” - Score 9
27 out of 30

Total for the night 55 out of 60.

Marissa Jaret Winokur & Tony Dovolani

This week’s first dance - The Quick Step

My Take - If nothing else this couple should get an award for the most improved… What a fun dance to watch they were having a great time!
Carrie Ann Inaba - “You turned into the unlikely contender.” - Score 9
Len Goodman -“I thought you did a great job.” - Score 9
Bruno Tonioli - “You started like a little locomotive and then you took off like an Orient Express.” - Score 8
26 out of 30

Second Dance - The Rumba

My Take -
Carrie Ann Inaba - “It’s got to be exciting.’ - Score 8
Len Goodman -“I thought you did a very very good job. That was a wow of a Rumba.” - Score 9
Bruno Tonioli - “You did sexy in the city. ” - Score 9
26 out of 30

Total for tonight 52 out of 60.

Cristian De La Fuente & Cheryl Burke
This week’s first dance - The Viennese Waltz

My Take - I don’t think I cared for the music choice with this dance… but that’s just me. Nice job with one arm.
Carrie Ann Inaba - “It’s so enjoyable to watch.” - Score 9
Len Goodman -“Better marks.” - Score 9
Bruno Tonioli - “You play off each other beautiful.” - Score 9
27 out of 30

Second Dance - The Samba

My Take - They were having a great time. He has danced so much better since
Carrie Ann Inaba - “that was fantastic. Party dance - way to go.” - Score 10
Len Goodman -“That was hotter than a chili pepper.” - Score 9
Bruno Tonioli - “YOu came back here and make the samba ” - Score 10
29 out of 30

Total for tonight 56 out of 60

Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas -

This week’s first dance - The Tango

My Take - That was pretty amazing. One of the best dances of the season.
Carrie Ann Inaba - “Welcome back!” - Score 10
Len Goodman -“You did get the drama back. Sometimes for me it was little bit hectic.” - Score 9
Bruno Tonioli - “You squeezed every single bit of dram passion, sex appeal ” - Score 10
29 out of 30

Second Dance - The Jive

My Take - Wow… that took a lot of energy.
Carrie Ann Inaba - “You were just a hair out of sync.” - Score 9
Len Goodman -“You moved well across the floor. Sometimes just a little bit stiff. ” - Score 9
Bruno Tonioli - “This one is the cherry on on the icing of the cake. Sweet - sweet delicious jive.” - Score 10
28 out of 30

Total 57 out of 60

It looks like Marissa and Tony finished at the bottom using the judges scores… do you agree? Will they be the couple to go home?

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