Introducing Movieline's Weekly Dancing with the Stars Review with Erin Andrews!
Florence Henderson was groped in front of us on Monday. How did you handle that?
You know, I don't think I'm surprised about the routine. With all of her [clip] packages and that time she kissed Len once, I felt like she had it in her. I was just kind of waiting for when we'd see that side of her. She couldn't do it week one, so this was the perfect time for her to bring it out.
That leaves Brandy, Kurt Warner, Kyle Massey, and Rick Fox. Do you think any of these guys will emerge as contenders?
I am in love with Kurt Warner. I know him obviously and I worked him right before he did the show. The only word I can say about him is "darling." He's just trying so hard. I love what an open mind he has. He went to this thing, and he and [his wife] Brenda were asking me just kind of what it was like, how difficult it was going to be. And when you watch him, how do you not have the biggest smile on your face? He is just trying so hard. I just appreciate that. Rick Fox is overall just so talented. He has an amazing partner in Cheryl [Burke]. He's just so coordinated and talented, and that'll obviously help him a lot. I think Kyle is doing so well. Lacey's doing a great job with him, she's a tremendous choreographer. I think that Kyle will mature in this a lot. I mean, it was hard for me being a 32-year-old and having to act "passionate" and in love. I was kind of giggly a lot of the time. I can't imagine what it's like for a 19-year-old to do it, but he's doing a good job.
What did you make of the "acoustic" conceit for this week? Was it effective?
I thought it was really cool. I would've been a head case with that circular raised stage. I was watching the show with my sister going, "OK, this would've been the focus of our package." I mean, between Maks and I -- I'm 6'0 in my heels, and he's like 6'2, 6'3. I know I would've stressed about falling off that stage. Our steps had to be so wide. That would've caused me so much of a problem. I would've been a headache for Maks that whole week. But I thought it was really cool.
Lastly, what are you looking forward to in the weeks to come?
I'm really looking forward to seeing just how much higher Jennifer Grey can go. Derek is a sick choreographer, his stuff is always great. I'm interesting to see how Brandy and Maks's relationship develops. I've been there where you're fighting and you're making fun of each other, stuff like that. In the end, she's going to have to learn to do what I did which is just trust him, be quiet, let him do his thing, speak up when you need to. But in the end, he knows what he's talking about. It's hard to let go. She's a very strong woman like I am. It's just very hard to pass the reins over. That struggle is always typical of Maks and his partners. But she's phenomenal, getting better scores than I ever did. And she's beautiful! I'm excited about Kurt Warner too, and I'm excited to see how he progresses as a dancer.
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Wow this was a big surprise, Liked your review pretty much sumed up how I feel except, I think that you were a much better dancer than you give your self credit for and the chemistry was electric,(had us all fooled ha!) I'm not crazy with all the themed dance nites I would just like to see them dance. also not happy with the way producers make some of the couples look pretty bad in there packages and judges are down right nasty at times.By the sounds of things you have lost your confidence that Maks helped you get while dancing with him. You were great and you are a very beautiful and fun-lovin person and don't let anyone take that away from you. looking foward to hearing from you next week
Thank you Movieline for inviting Erin Andrews to do this and thank you Erin for agreeing to it. Erin, you are so well-spoken and have "been there" so you are the perfect person for this.
But.....Erin..... Kurt Warner is mine. I am in love with him. I'll even fight Barbara Walters for him. lol
You and Maks were the reason I watched last season and Kurt and Anna are the reason I'm watching this season. The rest of them can go home tomorrow. I just want to see Kurt and Anna dance. They have the purest chemistry and are "selling" the romance angle just right. They are charming separately so no surprise they are charming together. Kurt is used to being "coached" so I'm not surprised that he's a good student and Anna has proven her skills thru the seasons. Someone needs to tell her Kurt can "walk it out" with the best of them.
I've watched the elimination last night several times and Maks is on screen just behind and to the left of Anna/Kurt. I thought he was going to break out into a full-fledged dance when A/K were called "safe." Obviously their weekly football contests have made several of the DWTS guys this season very close to Kurt. ie Maks, Tony, Derek, Kyle. Even Sitch hugged Kurt when A/K were called safe. Hilarious. Kurt loves him, but Kurt loves everybody.
Erin, I agree with almost all of your analysis....there are a couple of things.....but I'm biased. Thank you for doing this and look forward to seeing you at DWTS when you feel like going and your schedule allows it. You're a busy lady and a class act yourself.
Thank you Erin for doing this! You definitely are perfect for the job! I agree with you comments and also love Kurt Warner!! I'm rooting for him...and Maks too! You were amazing last season and so fun to watch!! Hope you get to be at DWTS show once before its over! Looking forward to this article!! Great Job!!
Erin please stop puttting yourself down girl. You were the best with Maks last season. You made season 10 with Maks. Season 11 is ok put something is missing you dancing with Maks. Hope the producers find a way to bring you back to guest star on the show if your work lets you hope they have you come back on the 200th show and do your Argentine tango with Maks or your Samba. How about if you did Dance Center you would be a riot Bug. Just have to say it know your sick of hearing it but You and Maks really had something Bug and Bug it was no showmance also hope you two find away to get that closeness back again even if its Best Friends Forever, Erin Tweet Maks more Bug.
Great analysis. It's just a shame that a gorgeous man can go from sexy to scuzzy in a matter of a few weeks.
I hear you Donna. The man is obviously not happy. Sadly he is no longer gorgeous to me. He needs a mentor at this point and "darling" (thanks, Erin) would be perfect for that, but I don't want him mixed up with that mess. "Darling" knows himself very well and knows what is important in life and how to attain it and retain it. Too bad that some are too hardheaded, stubborn and egotistical to learn from someone who has had to fight for everything he has achieved. And make few, if any, enemies while doing it.
"You're judged by the company you keep" isn't just a saying.....it actually means something. Lack of character and self-control can make one very susceptible to being negatively influenced. It's a shame and a disappointment.
I'm just concentrating on Cute Warner with all his good looks, charm, elegance and integrity and that is enough for me this season. Still miss Erin though. Would love to see her dance with Kurt. Now that would be a hoot.
Erin, DWTS will never be the same without you! You may not have been the best dancer but you were the wittiest and the funnest ever.
Me again I didn't want to be the one to say it ,but since everyone else has brought it up. I too am up set with the way Maks has showed himself this season.( I think S11 is a mess) At first I thought that was his problem . He did say he was discouraged with production , but that "Happy Maks" is gone and it is really sad . You can always tell everytime you two have a dissagreement if you are even speaking at this time .He says some stupid thing in an interview like"he is closer to Brandy than he has ever been with any of his other partners" That was the last straw for me and many other people. We know better than that we are not stupid! We know the whole problem is he is missing you , but if it is not to be so be it . Life is too short and money isn't everything One of you has to back down and stop being so stubborn! Please don't hold that statement against him . He is hurting big time! Sorry but I really care for both of you.( Right now I'm pissed at him)
There will never be another partner pair as you and Maks were last year and I have watch since the beginning. I feel like Bonnie, I really miss the "Happy Maks"
with that said I’m supporting Maks 100% again this time around. I believe Brandy and Maks will never have the chemistry that you to had, but it doesn’t mean they don’t have what it take to win this whole thing. I think Jennifer is amazing, but I hope they don’t play out this whole Patrick Swayze-Dirty Dancing thing out and don’t get me wrong, I loved the Patrick Swayze-Dirty Dancing, but enough already.
I adore the fact your going to be reviewing every week and love your take on it.
By the way I believe everything happens for a reason and it’s all up to us how we deal with what is thrown are way.
In my eyes you have walked on the moon …
Erin thanks for being the face for many that can’t fight the fight.
Erin is truly "one-of-a-kind" !!! So well-grounded, she refuses to allow her successes to inflate her Ego. She down-grades her dance talent; but not surprising, for her growth, gives full credit due Maks, her "Pro". While most viewers admired the expanse of her learning, some of us were more focussed -- and very impressed by her growth and maturing as a person -- into a TOTAL WOMAN" !!! It shows her beauty is matched by her intellect. She deserves to be confident of her future, with some VERY luck guy as a partner.