Contestant Breaks Nose on British "Dancing With the Stars"

We've seen injuries happen each season on "Dancing With the Stars", but they had a good one on the British version, which is called "Strictly Come Dancing."

Former British footballer, Robbie Savage had what I would call a typical routine that you would see on the show until at the end he did some sliding moved into one of the cameras.  He hit it hard and ended up breaking his nose. 

I guess he is fine and will dance another week, but a dangerous move for an amateur dancer.

Dancing With the Stars Broadway Week Lives Up to the Hype

After a week reminiscing about the music of the 80's, it's off to Broadway for a week of show tunes.

It's about the half-way point of season 13 and the competition is up for grabs.

Who does Broadway Week give an edge to?  Well, Ricki Lake for one as she was in "Hairspray" on Broadway.  J.R. should have another good week, and look out for Nancy Grace and David Arquette coming down the stretch.

Now, tonight's performances.

An opening number with the cast of "Sister Act", now playing on Broadway.  How about that, a bunch of nuns on the dance floor.  I haven't seen that many nuns in one place since I was back in Catholic school.

First up tonight will be Rob Kardashian and Cheryl.  Rob was very good last week, let's see how that translates to Broadway.  He'll be dancing to a "Jersey Boys" number this time around.  Rob's timing was a little off at the beginning.  Len thought it wasn't as crisp as it needed to be for a cha cha.  Rob gets a 22 out of 30.

Nancy Grace and Tristan are next.  They get a song from "Spamalot."  Monty Python and a foxtrot?  Tristan is upping the level of difficulty for their routine this week.  Nancy kept up pretty well with Tristan.  A nice tribute to Monty Python.  Nancy gets a 24. 

Next up is David Arquette and Kym Johnson doing "Grease".  Kym is a dead ringer for Olivia Newton John.  High energy and a good effort from David.  Len thought it was fun, but a little rough around the edges.  David gets a 22.

Here's Ricki Lake and Derek, trying to rebound from last week's disappointment.  They get a "Guys and Dolls" number.  A real nice and clean effort from this duo.  I liked it, the crowd liked it, and the judges loved it.  Carrie Ann thought Ricki deserved a Tony Award for that performance.  They get a 29.

I never put Chaz Bono and "Phantom of the Opera" in the same realm, but here it is.  Chaz wants to keep improving, but this might be too tough for him.  Lacey wants Chaz to up his game.  Chaz was very dramatic, but maybe a little stiff and choppy.  They get a 19.

Hope Solo looks to rebound again with Maks.  They dance to "Rent."  Hope and Maks are both looking for perfection.  They do a nice rumba.  Good choreography and keep tight with the theme of the musical.  Carrie Ann thought it was sexy but thinks she forces the moves at times.  Len was disappointed with the dance, Maks shot back at Len, saying maybe he should get out of the business.  Bruno thought it could've gone a bit better.  Hope gets a 20.

I'm always looking forward to seeing J.R. Martinez dance.  J.R. and Karina have a quickstep this week.  Karina has cooked up an ambitious routine this week.  J.R. was great, flips, kicks and keeping up with Karina.  Carrie Ann awards another Tony for this great routine.  J.R. gets a 29.

A performance by Kristin Chenowith gives us a taste what's coming tomorrow night.  

Tonight we have the famous group dance.  Carson Kressley was brought back to help with the routine.    This group dance is Broadway, all the way!

This dance was set up like a real musical.  Some flips and good lifts, but not from Chaz.  Lots of energy and real entertaining.  

More Broadway and the results show tomorrow night.

Dancing With the Stars 80's Week Results Show: Carson Exits

Well we all survived the decade of the 80's and we somehow survived a wacky 80's night on Dancing With the Stars last night.

From Carson's wild cheerleader routine to Wham! and Ricki Lake getting some tough criticism from the judges it was a strange, just like the entire decade of the 80's.

Eliminations are tonight and as usual, it's going to come down to fan's votes.

The dance troupe began the night with another tribute to the 80's.  After a couple Madonna songs we are ready to go.  

Ricki and Hope are the first two contestants to be called up on stage tonight.  Here come some results.  The first couple safe is Ricki and Derek.  Hope is in jeopardy. 

Next a performance by Kelly Clarkson and some more dancing from the pros.  Kelly Clarkson looked better than she has recently.  Kelly has a new album coming out called "Stronger."

On to a special feature named with a girl named Charm who had a rough upbringing.  She beat the odds and with the help of her mother she became a dancer.  She made it through college and gives back by teaching dance to grade school kids.  She gets to perform a dance with Derek and Mark. 

Now we get some country with The Band Perry.  Louis and Karina with some nice dancing included.  
Rob, J.R. and David on up to find out where they stand next.  J.R. has been good each week, but Rob and David are tied for most improved.  The next safe couple is J.R. and Karina.  David and Kym are in jeopardy.  Rob and Cheryl are safe for another week.

Following another Kelly Clarkson song, we get some more results.  Nancy, Carson and Chaz come forward.  The next couple safe is Chaz and Lacey.  Nancy and Tristan are also safe, that means Carson and Anna are in he bottom three.

Time to see who is going home.  One couple will be safe and that is... David and Kym.  Hope or Carson will be going home.  The final results say Carson is heading on home.

"Real Steel" Edges "Footloose" at Box Office

The robots won over the dancers this weekend, but just barely.  Hugh Jackman and his fighting robot in “Real Steel” took the box office by storm this weekend, grossing $16.3 million and edging out “Footloose,” which grossed $16.1 million.  Not a huge weekend at the box office, but still a good showing by Craig Brewer's remake of the 80's cult classic.  "The Thing" finished a distant third.

Here’s how the rest of the weekend’s top movies did:
1. “Real Steel,” $16.3 million
2. “Footloose,” $16.1 million
3. “The Thing,” $8.7 million
4. “The Ides of March,” $7.5 million
5. “Dolphin Tale,” $6.3 million

Dancing With the Stars Results: Chynna Can't "Hold On"

A big night in the ballroom as some great guests from music and dance make appearances.  On a sad note, one more contestant will be leaving this week.  

Last night was all about movies and I think they all did a pretty good job.  Chynna Phillips was perhaps the most disappointing of the evening since she had been so good the first three weeks.  Carson and Rob Kardashian again showed improvement and Hope Solo rebounded with a great routine. 

The first routine of the night was the song "Soul Man".  Some good music and dancing.

Next we get Susan Boyle singing a nice movie theme and we get some dancing by by Peta and Val.  

Now, on to the results.  J.R, Rob, and Ricki are called to the stage.  I'm sure Ricki is safe, but not sure about the other two.  Ricki is safe and so is J.R.  Rob and Cheryl are put in jeopardy.

Next we get to see Julianne House return to the balloom and dance with her Footloose co-star Kenny Wormald.  Also, Blake Shelton singing the new Footloose theme song.  It hits theaters this Friday. 

More couples up for elimination.  Carson, Chynna and Chaz are called up to the stage.  This is going to be a tough decision and a tough result.  The next contestant who is safe is Chaz.  Joining them as safe is Carson.  Chynna and Tony are going into jeopardy. 

They are really putting Julianne to work tonight.  She now gets to dance with Derek.  More high energy dancing from the Hough's.  

Three more couples to find out their destiny.  Nancy, David and Hope.  This will be another tough decision.  Returning next will be Hope and David.  Nancy Grace goes into jeopardy. 

The three couples in jeopardy do not look happy.  Brought to safety is Nancy and Tristan.  Rob and Cheryl and Chynna and Tony remain in jeopardy. 

Chynna is eliminated and Rob comes back for one more week.

Next week, we go back to the 80's.