<p>I think Kate is pathologically self conscious. More than anything in the world, she cares about what others think of her. Her coping mechanism is to be harsh, defensive and full of blame. There is nothing more detrimental to dance than to be self conscious. That is why some people will only dance when they drink. Unfortunately, alcohol only makes people think they can dance.</p>
<p>That’s a good point swimcatsmom. I noticed that her midsection is so stiff…I imagine her core muscles took a beating. She was fairly decent with the tango (I was so worried that she was going to do the rumba). It was nice to see the smile on her face with the judges’ comments.</p>
<p>Hey! Those of you on the east coast, don’t spoil it for us westerners!!</p>
<p>I think Kate’s a horrible dancer because she’s so heavy on her feet, but I’m still rooting for her because I wouldn’t want Jon to have had the satisfaction of seeing her be the first kicked off. She’s done respectably and can go now.</p>
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<p>Right, with Aiden gone now, they’re almost out of other people who absolutely can’t dance. I thought Chad was in that category, but at least he was able to fake it and act hot this week.</p>
<p>If Kate stays you will see the judges score her even lower. I remember when they had a rapper on a few yrs back and the judges got so frustrated with him staying that they actually gave him 1’s to get him off the show. I bet next week Kate will get 3 and 4’s to overcome her votes.</p>
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I probably shouldn’t say this at my age, but I hope he stays a little longer because he’s just so adorable.</p>
<p>^^^^If voters continue to call in for her, what do the scores matter? I’ve never watched the show before; do the scores figure in as well as votes?</p>
<p>Personally, as this is a DANCING contest, I think she should have been gone the very first week. She’s seriously the worst dancer I’ve ever seen. The fact that she was a little less horrible this week doesn’t change the fact that performance, not a desire to see her make her husband mad, should be the primary factor of who goes and who stays.</p>
<p>But any kind of contest which involves voting by the general public is going to end up being about popularity or anything other than what the contest is supposed to be about. American Idol is a prime example.</p>
<p>The scores count for 50% and the votes count for 50%, so theoretically you can have the lowest score, but be safe because you had the most amount of voters.</p>
<p>Thank you. I had no idea how the show worked-that’s far more fair than American Idol, imo. Although I guess I must concede that the original concept of AI is to let America choose.</p>
<p>I agree AI is truly America chooses who they want and we can all also agree that America has not been the best predictor of musical success. Justin, Ruben and the gray hair guy have flopped, while at the same time Kelly Pickler, Jennifer Hudson and Daughtery have become more successful than others even when America voted them off.</p>
<p>Honestly I am truly shocked that Kate is still there since many people have a negative view of her. Maybe they voted for her in pity because Jon and his new lawsuit for custody.</p>
<p>I think that Kate is newsworthy. She is an awful dancer, but actually getting better each week. She will surely have to go within the next couple of weeks the remaining dancers are too good. Producers choice or not.</p>
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<p>I think Kate could probably use a little “relaxant” before she danced in practice.</p>
<p>Chad O has the most wonderfully put together body–very easy on the eyes…but his giving Cheryl that diamond ring is weird…</p>
<p>I think people voted for Kate because she finally was able to let go a little and SMILE! She really looks nice when she smiles. That ending move that Tony choreographed was SMOKIN’ and such a surprise! Probably did more to get her votes than anything else!!</p>
<p>I usually have my ideas of which 4 should be left dancing for the finals. The order that the others go out is of less concern to me.</p>
<p>I like Kate and think she works hard.</p>
<p>If Kate isn’t voted off DWTS this week - I’m not watching anymore. She was moving in slow motion and deserved 1’s from every judge. She whines every week about how tough she has it - but what she doesn’t understand is how tough she makes it for us to enjoy DWTS! This is a farce.</p>
<p>BUT her kids “live for Monday night.” (way to use your kids to manipulate the public) aaaargh.</p>
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<p>They ALL work hard. Unlike the others, however, she totally sucks at dancing. Really, really, really bad.</p>
<p>I know the snippets they show us are just a portion of the practice sessions, but even if that is all the whining she does, it is entirely too much. Can one woman complain any more than she does? If I were her partner, I would smack her across the room!</p>
<p>Even if she had zero dance talent, with the hours they train, she should be able to perform better than that. The woman doesn’t even try and resists any help she is given.</p>
<p>That was excruciating to watch. She is so stiff and awkward - Bruno was right saying Tony would be better dancing with a “frock on a hangar”. Please let that be the last time she dances.</p>
<p>Watched her for the first time tonight. While I understand exhaustion - 8 kids, flaky ex-husband, she shows absolutely zero interest in dancing. I don’t think she’s quite as bad as Master P - she at least puts in some effort - but she’s definitely one of the worst they’ve had on the show.</p>