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Learn more- With the finale just three weeks away, the dancers faced a new cha-cha challenge as they'd have to perform in teams in addition to their individual routines.
Erin & Maks: A week after head judge Len Goodman told Maks he was "fed up" with his antics, including constantly disrobing, Maks proposed a routine that include him ripping his pants off and stripping Erin, as well. Erin was uncomfortable with it because she thought it would seem disrespectful to Len. In the end, their opening featured removing of clothes, but only to reveal more clothes, and they danced a proper quickstep. Len said he liked the start and called it "without a doubt" Erin's best dance. He said he loved it. Bruno Tonioli called it "slick, lightning fast and brighter than Len's (yellow) tie." Carrie Ann Inaba called it "gorgeous." Scores: 9, 9, and 9. Total: 27
Chad & Cheryl:: After putting himself into contention last week, Chad was looking at shooting for 10s and got some help in rehearsal from pro Tony Dovolani. Tony related some of the dance moves to football movements, which Chad said he found helpful. They danced the Viennese waltz. Bruno enjoyed the elegance and grace that Chad displayed, and called him "a gentle giant." He pointed out a few things and encouraged Chad to complete his arm movements. Carrie Ann agreed and said there was nothing sexier than watching a man figure out how to tender and graceful. Len told Chad to remember this night, because it was "the night you became a contender." Scores: 8, 9, and 8. Total: 25
Nicole & Derek: A week after disappointing Len, yet again, with a lack of technical dance moves, Nicole set out to do a technical sound waltz. After getting over some communication confusion with Derek on what needed to be worked on first, the couple took to the dance floor. Carrie Ann said, flat out, that Nicole was "by far, the best dancer we've had in the competition," but some of the connection with Derek was just a little off. Len said he loved the routine, the performance. Bruno said Nicole was as close to dancing royalty as she could be. He added that she took on such difficult choreography that she made a couple of small mistakes. Scores: 9, 9, and 9. Total: 27
Pam & Damian: Pam was looking to bring her dancing up to the next level after getting some criticism last week. Damian tied himself to Pam in rehearsal so she could feel the closeness of the waltz. She found that part of the dance pretty intriguing. Len liked it, but told Pam to work on firming up her upper body. Bruno said it was "so pure," and again praised her for getting her character right. He agreed with Len's point about the top half of her body. Carrie Ann said Pam delivered on the points she'd been looking for, and said the dance was "very nice." Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24
Niecy & Louis: Niecy felt the sting of the red light last week when she wound up in the bottom two. Niecy talked about her relationship with Louis and how it had evolved from back when Louis used to bring her food and treat her nicely to now, when they're more like "a couple that got divorced but still has to tolerate each other for the sake of the kids." She caught him texting former partner Kelly Osbourne and yelled at him. They danced a quickstep. Bruno said her footwork was better than ever and called it her best dance to date. Carrie Ann agreed and said "everything worked well." Len also called it Niecy's best dance and said it was "very well done." Scores: 9, 8, and 8. Total: 25
Evan & Anna: Evan found himself way down the leader board last week for the first time all season as the judges agreed he delivered his worst dance. Evan vowed to work harder for Anna this time around. She challenged Evan to do a proper Argentine tango, completely with strong movements. Carrie Ann said Evan had the eye of the tiger and added that she loved. Len said it was fantastic and that he was going to be forced to use a paddle that he hasn't used in a while. Bruno said Evan really conquered his territory in the dance. Tom predicted the first perfect score of the season as Evan walked off stage. Scores: 10, 10 and 10. Total: 30
THE TEAM DANCES:
Team Gaga: Pam & Damian, Chad & Cheryl and Nicole & Derek made up "Team Gaga," in the cha-cha challenge, in which they performed to Lady Gaga's "Telephone." The judges loved it. Len praised Nicole for having done the cha cha so well, even though she hasn't done it all season. Bruno told Pam she kept up with the ladies, which wasn't easy. Carrie Ann enjoyed the sexual chemistry the team had. Scores: 9, 9, and 9. Total: 27
Team Madonna: Erin & Maks, Evan & Anna, and Niecy & Louis made up Team Madonna and would be performing their cha cha to Madonna's "Holiday." Bruno said it was like a cha cha with a hint of a samba. He had kind words for everyone, but pointed out that they lost sync at the end. Carrie Ann said she liked it, but also had some issues with the beginning and the end. Len said he liked the stars kicking off the dance without the pros nearby, and praised all of them for taking on two dances. Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24
LEADER BOARD (individual scores plus team scores):
Evan & Anna: 30 + 24 = 54
Nicole & Derek: 27 + 27 = 54
Chad & Cheryl: 25 +27 = 52
Erin & Maks: 27 + 24 = 51
Pam & Damian: 24 + 27 = 51
Niecy & Louis: 25 + 24 = 49
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