Dancing With The Stars hit Washington, D.C. with performances by Maurice Greene and his partner Cheryl Burke, Toni Braxton, Marlee Matlin and Lance Bass with Lacey Schwimmer.

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It’s getting down to the end of the season and I find this the worst time because everyone is so good to be left at this point and it’s sad to see someone leave.

The man who coined the phrase ‘Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner“, Maurice Greene was eliminated last night.  I really enjoyed seeing him but of all the contestants I think it was probably the right choice at this point.

That leaves Cody Linley, Lance Bass, Warren Sapp and Brooke Burke.

I think this season will see Warren Sapp and Brooke Burke battling for the disco ball trophy.  Who do you think will win?

Did you watch last night?  Considering that Julianne Hough had surgery like 2 weeks ago, she blew me away with her performance with her brother Derek Hough.  Derek has really grown on me this season.  When people are backstage waiting for their scores and he pops his head up on camera, it cracks me up.  He has really come out of his shell and shown us a very playful side this year!

Note:  The poll has been updated.  Please cast your vote for who you think will win Dancing With The Stars’!

Here is Derek’s and Julianne’s performance last night, in case you didn’t see it:

So last night they introduced four new dances:  The Salsa, The Jitterbug, The Hustle and The West Coast Swing.  I don’t know about you, but I don’t like them.  Maybe the Jitterbug because it’s lively and really showcases a person’s ability to keep up (cardiovascular wise that is), but aside from that I thought the other dances were too “messy” and not refined for this type of show.  I really hope they don’t add those dances into the regular seasons.

Aside from that I have to say as always Brooke Burke and Derek Hough did not disappoint although Codey Linley and Julianne Hough gave them a run for their money.  Did not know, and could not tell, that Brooke had a hospital visit earlier in the day for a foot injury.   She is a trooper, no?

I LOVED Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson.  He continues to amaze me.  It was nice to see Maurice Greene step it up with Cheryl Burke. 

Do you think the judges were too hard on Lacey Schwimmer last night?

I love the “Lucille Ball” look Julianne had going on:

I am totally loving this season, are you?  Brooke Burke was D-I-V-I-N-E.  The kiss to her daughter at the end of her dance brought a tear to my eye.  Seeing the behind-the-scenes footage of her and Derek really brings to light the emotion behind all the stress of preparing for a dance and juggling their lives and work.

Warren Sapp is just the sweetest guy, isn’t he?  Maurice Greene was also outstanding.  It’s breaking my heart to see Rocco Dispirito struggle.  He is a gem.  I love his smile and personality and physique.  It would be sad to see him go, but I don’t know how big his fan base is compared to others.  I would have thought Kim Kardiashian had a big enough fan base to keep her in the game.

So tonight we learn how they will compensate for Misty May-Treanor’s untimely departure.  Lots of rumours are speculating that they will bring Kim Kardashian back, but I find that hard to believe.  First of all, sorry to say, her dancing was not very good.  On top of that, how would they justify bringing her back, but not someone like Ted McGinley (who was not that bad). 

If you noticed last night, Hugh Hefner’s girlfriend/ex-girlfriend/girlfriend in transition was in the audience.  I wonder if she will be asked to join or will they just modify the show’s format to accomodate this glitch?

Who do you think will go tonight?

Splash

Your new Dancing With The Stars celebrities for Season 7 are:

• Kim Kardashian
• Lance Bass
• Toni Braxton
• Misty May Treanor
• Rocco Dispirito
• Cody Linley
• Cloris Leachman
• Warren Sapp
• Ted McGinley
• Brooke Burke
• Jeffrey Ross
• Susan Lucci
• Maurice Greene

For the first time ever there will be 13 stars as opposed to the regular 12.  As well, Cody Linley is the youngest star ever to appear on Dancing With The Stars, he will team up with Julianne Hough.  Once I find out who all the celebs are matched up with I will post here.  The new season airs September 22.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting a long time for this.  I love this show!! 

Are you a fan?  Will you watch