Erin Andrews on the Dancing with the Stars Finale: 'That Must've Been Some Major Drugs She Was On!"
Were you sad that she didn't perform "(I've Had the) Time of My Life"? I believe you and I felt we were owed that.
[Laughs.] You and I did think we were owed it. When she gave her explanation that that dance was hers and Patrick's, I thought that was pretty fair. If you think about it, will she ever be able to do it again like she did in that movie? We'll always have our memories from that movie. Nobody will be able to recreate that. It was probably a smart decision to leave that alone and leave it the way we all remembered it. I love the fact that they did "Do You Love Me?" There were steps in there we all remembered, like when they were up on the judges' table and he was swinging her around. And again, the watermelon was adorable. Good for her. That was a great decision.
We even saw Brandy and your beloved Maks dance again. Was that fun for you to see?
Yeah. I didn't think they would do a dance that they had already competed with. I thought they'd do a new one and "make a statement." It was very tasteful and subtle. Maks and Brandy could've gone out there and just said, "This is how we feel. We were robbed. This is total crud," stuff like that. But they came out and were just like, "We're accepting this. We're smiling about it. We're coming back and we're good sports." That was the right way to go about it. Very classy.
Did you get enough out of this season? The stuff that makes you love and keep watching this show?
I think obviously the producers got what they wanted with the unpredictability factor and Bristol. When they showed that package last night of all the upsets -- people going home and their reactions -- that really captured what the season was all about. The only bummer about this season in the finale was the scoring -- the huge difference between Kyle and Jennifer. I just felt like after I saw them do their first dances, I said, "She's winning. Why are we dragging this out?" Last year, Maks and I were tied for first going into the second night, but once we got the scores for the first dance, we were out. We got the boot. So this year I was like, "Why are they dragging this out? This is over." It made you think the popularity votes were going to make a difference, but it was just too big a margin.
I think you've been right to say that Jennifer Grey is this season's Nicole Scherzinger -- the consistent performer of such a high skill level. But for that reason, I worried if maybe Jennifer would lose. It's not like Nicole's victory was particularly thrilling for many people, and I'd think voters wouldn't want the big favorite to win for a second season in a row.
I agree with you. I thought maybe because it looked so obvious -- the point difference between Jennifer and Kyle -- I'm like, "Maybe they're setting this up. It can't be that the shoo-ins were going to win it again." From show one both years, I thought Nicole and Jennifer were going to win. But Kyle was so gracious. You can tell the pros know the scoring and how hard it is to make up [deficits], and you could see on Lacey's face, she thought, "Crap, we're getting second." I will say this, if there's a winner out of season 11 -- it's Kyle. He's someone that will do huge things afterward. I obviously think Jennifer's going to do a lot of things, but I think he won over so many people who were never fans of his before.
Finally, what are your favorite moments from this season?
I think the one I really loved most was the first one Jennifer ever did. She was talking about how emotional it was -- with Patrick -- "These Arms." I don't know if it was a waltz or not, but Derek pulled her shoulder straps down like in the movie. I think it was the first time America got to see how wonderful a dancer she is and how much we missed Baby. It was so perfect. I remember the very first time she did it. Carrie Ann said it last night: It was such a tribute to Patrick Swayze. Anyone who loves that movie or that kind of dancing loves Patrick Swayze, so I thought that was so very special. But Kyle made such an impression on me this year; he was so fantastic. Maybe my favorite was his rock 'n roll dance that he repeated last night. I was in the audience for that the first time and I remember screaming for him so loudly. He just really matured and became such a star. I'm so excited for him and his family and what's next for him. I think great things are coming up for him.
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Great analysis Erin. I agree with you about Kyle being the most memorable performer of this season's show. He was underscored by Len just like you! Technically you were a better dancer than Bristol and she got 9's from him. I don't understand that but it doesn't matter because I knew she wasn't going to win.
Implied is something I believe to be true of last season. That the judges 7 point spread was deliberate to name Nicole the winner. For reasons we don't know, but a lot was done to try to break the Evan and Anna momentum and popularity from the prior week's Paso and overall popularity. Although takeaways great for Evan, and he's forever gracious and big picture, a win is a win and Anna deserved her professional kudos.
Its surprising that none of Bristol family came for the finale. I guess Sarah's book signing was more important. When Mak's and Brandy were eliminated I felt it was really Jennifer and Derek who receive the lowest popular votes. On Monday I tried to phone it my votes for Kyle and I receive a message your call did not go through try calling again. Kyle was this year's winner and the producers chose to give it to the chosen one. If Brandy Maks and Tony had not said they were supporting Kyle I wonder if the people trying to vote for Kyle votes would have got through the phone lines and abc online voting site. Good article Erin and have a bless and happy Thanksgiving.
Bristol did have some of her family there--her grandfather, Piper (her youngest sister), and another female family friend--I'm not sure who she was, possibly her Sarah's sister.
For me it was a toss up between Kyle and Jennifer. I was hugely grateful that Bristol didn't prevail over any more actually brilliant dancers (much unlike herself) as happened with Audrina and Brandy. Brandy's elimination, leaving Bristol in the competition was when I stopped watching DWTS until the last 15 minutes of last night's episode. I was hugely surprised and very grateful that Bristol was the first one eliminated.
I just hope that ABC avoids politicizing DWTS henceforth
So, apparently there is no public figure - at any level - who will not compromise their integrity for the mindless nonsense that is "reality TV."
One would think, with Ms. Andrews' notorious video situation, she would be more sedate - and focused on reclaiming her life. Apparently, she is willing to sell herself - and her soul - to the highest bidding entertainment pimps.
I felt sorry for Ms. Andrews when the video stuff hit the fan. She's proven she is not worthy of that response.
So, keep watching this trash, and all the other mind-numbing programming that is dumbing down our society at a rapid rate.
I agree Mylon. This person's actions following the released video is really calculated, somewhat objectionable and ultimately, not so good for women. Using a (staged?) voyeuristic video as a launchpad to (poisonous, unnecessary) celebrity was a really, really bad move.
HA HA! Maks doesn't even mention this Erin chick.
Erin did the same things and wore the same costumes that most of the other femal contestants did - and she had every right to do so. Why should she have to clothe herself in some sort of shapeless burlap sack and live her life in a locked closet? What happened to her in that hotel room was the the fault of the "peeping tom" and nobody else. She isnt' "pimping" anything.
Erin in the finals was a joke to begin with. She was annoying and not all that good. I liked Bristol's freestyle much more than Erin's awkward bed dance thing. Erin's head is too big. Does she really believe she is all that?
And to all those that complain because Audrina and Brandy left early. The show states on their website "VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE" it doesn't say vote for the best. I guess their were not the favorite. Funny how everyone complains after the face.
of course Maks is not going to mention ERIN to much stillgoing on there, watchit happen, he said he abd ERIN were bothvery private people. they wee crazy about each other, no matter who he is seen with, ERIN has everything a manwould want, loks peronality career and a lot of male admirers,she does not have to lean on MAKS , she can for sure handke herseld and like a lot of people on season 10 said , she can handle maks. a lot of people on 19 said how happy he was with her. ican see how MAKS would fall for her, i have seen her in peron she is gorgeous