Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars premiered last night (Monday September 19, 2011) with a lot of hype surrounding Chaz Bono being on the show and of course they left his performance to the end to make sure we all stuck around.

I wasn't able to make notes as the show went on so I'm going by memory (sorry for such a train wreck of a review but next week will be better) but what stands out is Chynna Phillips being gracious and gorgeous and Kristin Cavallari as well. And Kristin has those killer gams! For Chynna to do her solo for the first dance of the season is spectacular. She is one to watch.

Sorry but Elisabetta Canalis can't dance to save her life. Poor girl. Now we know why George Clooney dumped her. Ha! Just kidding. Nancy Grace did better on TMZ Live than she did on the dance floor but you know it's easy for us to criticize. I can't imagine what it feels like to be on that stage and know that MILLIONS are watching you. I would need a Depends diaper change midway through my routine. That must be uber-nervewracking.

J.R. Martinez (actor and Iraq vet) was sensational. What a positive attitude and beautiful spirit that man has! Methinks he is going far, and perhaps all the way to the mirrored disco ball. He and Karina Smirnoff have great chemistry and are a great partnership.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy seems very happy to have Hope Solo as his partner. There's a lot of smiling and chemistry between these two. Makes me wonder if it's off-stage as well. She's very athletic which doesn't always translate to graceful but this woman is determined! She will get there, no doubt.

Ricki Lake is delighted to be paired up with Derek Hough and we are delighted Derek Hough is BACK! Love his crazy antics on the camera. He's a tough and amazing teacher so she's in great hands. I like Ricki Lake a lot and I really hope she sticks around. She looked gorgeous in her dress last night and I think she did a great job.

I thought David Arquette did great. It's nice to see him sober and 'present' as he said and even nicer that his estranged wife Courtney Cox came to the show to support him with their daughter. The way David talked about his daughter was so touching. I think he has what it takes to win and he's in fabulous hands with Kym Johnson as his partner.

Ron Artest is paired with newcomer Peta Murgatroyd and he is the wild one this season I think. The man is huge and Peta is tiny so it's quite the combination. He brought his Dennis Rodman swagger to the dance floor but I think he needs to take it a bit more seriously. What do you think? Does he have what it takes?

I loved Chaz Bono and Lacey Schwimmer together! He did really great on the dance floor and I really hope he goes the distance and stays around for a while. He found it difficult with his age and weight but hopefully over time it will get easier. The judges were all very impressed with his dance skills.

Robert Kardashian is teamed up with esteemed dancer Cheryl Burke and she demands the best from her students. I think these two may have a bit of a challenge adjusting to one another's very different styles, but Robert needs to listen to this lady and trust her! It must be difficult for him to live in the shadows of his famous sisters. Did you notice when the camera panned to the Kardashians sitting there, Kim moved her hand so we would see her ring (I can't remember at what point it was)? Don't get me wrong, it's GORGEOUS, but this show is about her brother not her. Uggh.

And last but certainly not least (I saved my favorite for last) is Carson Kressley and Anna Trebunskaya. This guy is a RIOT. I was laughing watching him in rehearsal but when I saw him strut around the stage a la Mick Jagger I was floored. He did a perfect Mick Jagger imitation. What a great personality and presence. I BEG to the Dancing With The Stars Gods in the sky that Carson stick around right until the end. I can't imagine the show without him.

So what are your thoughts on Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars? In ways the beginning was boring, but hopefully it will get better. Who do you think is going home tonight? I think it's either Elisabetta Canalis or Nancy Grace.

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