'Dancing With the Stars' crowns a winner
Sorry, y'all ... we've got two hours before we find out who is winning this season of Dancing With the Stars.
It's filled with musical performances (Lady GaGa -- she is everywhere), highlights from the entire season (totally covered that already), announcement of the winner of the competition naming one of the pros who will perform next season, a roast by Jeffrey Ross, performances by the ousted contestants and more.
For the pros competition, the winner is Anna, who will appear on the next show.
During Ross' roast, he points out (rightly) that the stars who made it into the finale make it so the show should be called Dancing With the Vaguely Familiar. The rest of the roast is fairly uncomfortable, especially when he proposes to Melissa and says, "Wouldn't it be ironic if she came in second on this show, too?" Yeowch.
An hour and 20 minutes in, the finalists come out to dance.
Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas are up first, reprising their cha-cha-cha to "PYT." It's very cute and energetic yet again, and seems to have some more details this go-round. Head judge Len Goodman says her only problem this season has been lack of performance, but not tonight. Bruno Tonioli says she is getting hotter by the day. Carrie Ann Inaba says they have been underestimating her, and that the past three weeks, she's powered her way into the finals, and rightly so. Scores: 10-10-10, for a 30/30. (Tonight's scores will be combined with last night's viewer votes and scores.) That gives them an 88/90 total across the two nights.
Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani redo their samba with more energy and panache. Bruno says it was more appetizing on second helpings, and he wants thirds, fourths and fifths. Carrie Ann says she has been Tony's muse and done a fabulous job. Len says she has style, elegance, rhythm and performance. He says the samba was fantastic. Scores: 10-10-10, for an 86/90 across the two nights.
Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke perform their Argentine tango, which remains full of drama and amazing to watch. Carrie Ann says Gilles is a very special performer because he brings such artistry to his dances. Len says these two have brought them the most pleasure to watch. Bruno calls the dance an "Argentine triumph"; he loved it. Scores: 10-10-10, for a total 88/90 for the two nights.
Eventually, we will find out who is going to win this thing. But first, it's Lady GaGa again (though I am thinking more along the lines of, "GAH, will this EVER be OVER?"
FINALLY, some results: The third-place finisher is Melissa and Tony.
Host Tom Bergeron says this is the closest finish ever, with less than 1 percent difference between the first- and second-place finishers with all the scores and votes combined.
The winner is: Shawn and Mark, which makes Gilles and Cheryl the runners-up.
Shawn and Mark are stunned. Gilles tells Samantha that he is so happy for Shawn and thanks everyone, including his wife, for all their support.
Then Tom hands the trophy to Shawn, and the screaming begins.
So what do you think about the finish? I thought Shawn's been pretty consistent -- and improving, too.
Comments
rigged, shawn is a gymnast not a dancer. Sorry for Gilles, he's the truely dancer since day one. How can you not win after countless 10's from the judges
Posted by: janet thomas | May 19, 2009 11:37 PM
Gilles was ripped off. Shawn is okay but she is not mature enough to be crowned champ. Gilles was the real thing. Smooth and sexy and ADULT. I am not happy with the results.
Posted by: Lori | May 20, 2009 12:17 AM
Thats 3 gold medalist, there is a pattern here. I thought Gillis and Cheryl should have won far better dancer, consistant. They should have had a better singer on tonight with some class instead of Ladygaga(who). She lipsync to her song I Want to Ride your WHAT?? That had no class there at all. Three hours was to much-didnt watch but final hour- and after all that they spent one minute with the winner.
Posted by: Jack | May 20, 2009 12:35 AM
I'm happy with the results!
Posted by: Car | May 20, 2009 9:16 AM
Not pleased at all with the final results. Gillis was by far the best dancer. Not sure if I will even watch next year.
Posted by: Jeanne | May 20, 2009 9:54 AM
I still say Steve Wozniak got snubbed.
Posted by: Tyler | May 20, 2009 10:53 AM
No way. I thought Gilles should have won! He was very gracious about it.
Shawn's technique has improved a lot, and she was very good the last couple of weeks, but I think Gilles had the whole package--technique, artistic expression, personality, and that extra little something!
Posted by: daisy | May 20, 2009 1:11 PM
Gilles should have won as he is a much better dancer than Shawn. I didn't like that Shawn incorporated tumbling moves in with her dance routine. The floor exercise in gymnastics is not the same as "being out on the dance floor" in this type of setting and atmosphere. Shawn was more technical (stiff) in her moves as is typical for a gymnist. Gilles could move and he wasn't stiff like a robot.
Posted by: B | May 20, 2009 2:48 PM
Yall are haters.... YEAHHH SHAWN!!!! talk about sexy!!
SKK: Don't forget that she's underage, dude.
Posted by: Andy | May 20, 2009 9:40 PM
I personally think Gilles and Cheryl should have won, although Shawn was very good. Since I didn't vote, I really can't complain. Dancing's history has shown that many have stayed way too long and others have left way too soon. Since the voting public determine the winner, it seems even moreso than the judges, it is apparent that the public is not always looking at skill and expertise. Perhaps the judges need veto priveleges.
Posted by: Karen | May 20, 2009 11:16 PM
What, seventeen year old women aren't allowed to be attractive or, dare I say the word, sexy? It's a very sad commentary on the state of our society when one cannot publicly admire the beauty in another person simply because of that person's age.
I only watched bits and pieces of the show this year, but historically when it comes down to the finals, the viewers seem to vote for the person who did better than expected. The person who seems to be the best dancer doesn't often win. I think back to Stacy Keibler finishing third despite clearly being the best dancer of the three finalists that season. I think that the judges so desperately want to give high scores at the end that they allow no room for separation between the finalists. All IMHO, of course.
Posted by: mstrchef13 | May 21, 2009 7:28 AM
I watch the show from day 1 and i know that Gills is the best. I am very disappointed with the result. I never felt that way before but this time I feel like a rotten vegetable after the show. I am sorry but it's true. Is it because cheryl won twice?I don't get it. Anyway gilles it's only the beginning of your career Man more power to you you are a truly the King of Dancing with the Stars okey? We are so proud of you.
Posted by: Liberty | May 21, 2009 5:02 PM