<p>Looks like Lindsay Arnold (of SYTYCD) was not asked back as a pro.</p>
<p>I had no idea Valerie Harper was doing as well as she is. Good to hear.</p>
<p>I wish Tristan would get a partner who had a chance of winning, or at least sticking around for more than a couple of weeks. He’s too cute to leave so early in the season… ;)</p>
<p>I can’t wait to see Bill Engvall–will he be handing out signs?</p>
<p>I think Brooke Burke Charvet has gotten better every season. In her first year, she could have rivaled Khloe Kardashian for the worst host performance. She’s still no Cat Deeley but, then again, who is? </p>
<p>Getting paired with Tom Bergeron probably is also a blessing and a curse because not too many hosts are in the same league as him, with the exception of Ryan Seacrest.</p>
<p>I think that Tom Bergeron is the essential element of DWTS. He truly is amazing at what he does. Something that I find difficult to believe I am saying about a TV show host! :)</p>
<p>I would love it if they would get rid of Carrie Ann. Brooke is okay, with Tom as a foil. She is certainly MUCH better than Samantha whatersname, whose grating voice alone made me want to cover my ears. </p>
<p>I have to say that I detest Christina Milian, who comes off as a blithering idiot on The Voice. I’ve never seen Jersey Shore, but just the pictures of “Snooki” turn me off. I hope we don’t have to put up with the two of them for long.</p>
<p>The thing about Carrie Ann is that she appears to not only prepare her questions to the dancers in advance, but stick with them no matter what just happened.</p>
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<p>I totally agree. However, I do think that both of these ladies may surprise and be around for awhile.</p>
<p>Okay, the first dancers-the guy Brant was just okay. But cute, gotta give him that.</p>
<p>Very cute! He’s from the Cinti. area so there was a big article in the paper about him. I thought he was very good considering he’s an actor who has never danced. I think he will do very well in the weeks to come.</p>
<p>And it’s the 17th season–do you realize this year’s HS seniors don’t know of a world without DWTS? :D</p>
<p>^^^yes, it’s early for sure.</p>
<p>I almost didn’t recognize “Snooki.” I guess becoming a Mom has been good for her. Not staying out all night drinking fruity alcoholic beverages and then coming home at 3 am to eat pasta has done wonders for her figure and general presentation.</p>
<p>I’m so glad this got bumped! I was impressed with the first three dancers. And yeah, that Brant is a cutie.</p>
<p>Okay, Karina has a ringer.</p>
<p>I had no idea Jack Osborne has MS?! Is that what he just said?</p>
<p>Too bad that Bill Nye is pigeon toed - I was looking forward to seeing him dance but that dance was awful.</p>
<p>I thought Dereks partner was good but not deserving of 9’s.</p>
<p>Cheryl looks great this year!</p>
<p>I hope Bill Nye lasts a long wile. His scores were not so good.</p>
<p>Looks like the majority of the stars have some dance experience this season, and the few that don’t have a pretty good fan base.</p>
<p>Scores were pretty high for week 1, too!</p>
<p>I did not get to watch the entire show but was very impressed with Amber Riley and thought her 9s were indeed deserved.</p>
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<p>Thought Brooke Burke Charvet looked like a fish out of water with the new format. She’s not good as a “stand alone”. She needs Tom Bergeron next to her!</p>
<p>Amber Riley was ELECTRIC and deserving of 9’s. I agree with churchmusicmom. I think Corbin, Christina, and Elizabeth will all be great ballroom dancers in the coming weeks (now that they have all finished their contemporary routines). All 4 dancers have the best partners in Derek, Mark, Karina, and Val. Thought Snooki/Nicole got underscored by Bruno with a 7. She is a good dancer, but needs to connect more with her partner. Biggest disappointment was Keyshawn. Thought he would follow the successful string of NFL players who have had good showings in past years.</p>
<p>Bruno has got to go. That stand up act of his got old 4 or 5 seasons ago.</p>
<p>Would like to see the half-point scoring brought back to help better differentiate the total scores.</p>
<p>Good show tonight!</p>
<p>Tom sounded like any good parent when he told Bruno, “Sit your butt down.” lol</p>
<p>Not as old as that arms above the head whoo-hoo thing of Carrie Ann’s. Argh.</p>
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