'Dancing With the All-Stars' Brings Back Favorites

And some big-name music tonite as Pitbull and Justin Bieber will both promoting songs from their new albums.

There are slso some changes to the rules.

This season, one week the celebrity dancers will be in charge of everything for their dance other than the choreography. This means they will pick the music, theme and wardrobe, acting as creative directors for that week. This will be an interesting challenge for both the celebrities and the pros. The “Dance Duel” is also gone, and that is good news.

Also, fans have been told the judging will be tougher.  Len has to love that.

“Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars” premieres Monday, Sept. 24 and features 13 couples. Eight are new pairings and five are original couplings, and everybody will agree it will be a fierce season.

Tune in.

Dancing With the Stars Results: Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?

Instant dances and one of the leading contenders bitten by the injury bug were the stories of last night's performance show.

It was the first show where the teams had to perform two dances that would both be graded.  

The show began with an encore dance featuring Kirstie and Maks.  Once again they perform the Argentine tango.

The eliminations begin with Hines and Kirstie getting to find out their fate. Moving to the semi-finals are Hines and Kym.  Kirstie and Maks will also be in the semis.  These two teams may be the favorites.

Next up is that famous filler segment that won't go away, Dance Center.  This is where they trot Kenny Mayne and Jerry Rice out to break down the competition. 

Next on was Michael Bolton and an Australian singer singing Bolton's new song. 

This is followed by another inspirational about how dance kept a family together.  With a father passing away, the oldest brother of this family kept dance in the family.  The family now performs on the results show. 

A bonus song by Delta Goodrem as she fills in for Adele.  Adele is apparently having trouble with her voice.  A quick check of Delta Goodrem's website shows it has crashed by so many people visiting it.  She has some talent!

More Dance Center and more lame jokes.

Finally, Adele is able to perform.  She sings her hit "Rolling in the Deep."  I'm sure show producers were holding their breathe that she would perform.

The eliminations now continue.  Some good behind the scenes footage on Ralph's injury is shown.  It will be between Ralph, Chelsea and Romeo to see who goes home. 

Ralph and Karina are in jeopardy, as are Romeo and Chelsie.  Chelsea Kane and Mark are in the final four.  Going home this week will be Romeo and Chelsie in a surprise.

Dancing With the Stars Results Show: The Girl Next Door is Out the Door

After tonight, five will be alive on Season 12 of Dancing With the Stars.  Who will go?  Will it be Kendra and her attitude?  Will it be Romeo, he struggled a bit last night.  Kirstie will need the votes of her fans to stay around for another week or two.

All tonight....Liveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

We begin the show with the an encore performance of the team dance featuring Chelsea, Ralph and Romeo. 

First up to find out their results are Hines and Kym, and Kirstie and Maks.  First a commercial break.

Here come the results.  Hines and Kym are safe, no surprise there.  Kirstie and Maks are in jeopardy. 

Next up is a song from the overrated Nicki Minaj.  I don't get it.  We did get to see Lacey and Chelsie Hightower dance to her song, so it wasn't all bad.

Up next was an inspiring story featuring ballet dancer Patricia Zhou.  Patricia is on her way to becoming one of the best ballet dancers in the world, even though she has been in ballet for only four years.  She did a nice ballet routine with some moves that made me sore just watching her. 

More eliminations coming up.  Called to the carpet are Ralph and Karina and the team of Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas.

It turns out that Ralph and Karina are safe to dance again while Chelsea and Mark are still in jeopardy.

Next, something a little different with the Macy's Stars of Dance.  Wayne Brady and a bunch of dancers did a tribute to James Brown.  Wayne is a triple threat.  He's a comic and also a very talented dancer and singer.  He could do this tribute to James Brown in Vegas and it would be a hit.

We also got to see a little behind the scenes feature where the pros tell the celebs what they need to do in the coming weeks to be a better dancer.

Our final performer of the night was singer James Blunt.  He sang his new song and we got to see a Latin dance performance with Maks' brother Val and a dancer named Dasha.

The last two couples to find out their fate are Romeo and Chelsie and the pairing of Kendra and Louis. 

The next team safe is Romeo and Chelsie.  Kendra and Louis find themselves in jeopardy. 

Three teams remain in jeopardy.  The next couple safe is Kirstie and Maks.  Going home this week is... Kendra and Louis.  Chelsie Kane and Mark Ballas will be back.

Ralph Macchio and Kirstie Alley Lead 'Dancing With the Stars'

"Dancing With the Stars" kicked off Season 12 on Monday Night with a huge television audience and a new group of celebrity dancers.

 Ralph Macchio, of "Karate Kid" fame, garnered the evening high in points – 24 – egged on perhaps by wildly screaming females of all ages.

The 49-year-old’s foxtrot left the judges with their mouths agape. "What an amazing surprise," voiced Carrie Ann Inaba, adding she was shocked "that you had such elegance."

60-year old Kirstie Alley, earned 23 points with her cha cha. "The best of the night," declared an enthusiastic Bruno Tonioli. "I feel like we’re just scratching the surface," he added.

Alley really played to the crowd with her slapping her own butt and giving one of her breasts, a lift.