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Learn more- The competition grew twice as difficult this week on "Dancing with the Stars" as the remaining couples had to learn two dances -- their own routines, plus a group hip-hop performance. Michael Flatley sat in for Len Goodman, who was taking a break due to a busy travel schedule.
Maurice & Cheryl: After some turmoil last week, ex-Olympic sprinter Maurice Greene and his partner Cheryl Burke had to take on a traditional ballroom dance for the first time since Week 1 -- the Viennese waltz. Last time, they scored three 6's. What would happen this time? Michael called it "slow and graceful" but that sometimes the timing could have been a little better. Carrie Ann Inaba liked it but said that the couple had to work on its chemistry. Bruno Tonioli said it lacked fluidity and was a little bit "raggedy." Scores: 7, 7, and 7. Total: 21.
Lance & Lacey: Lance Bass' partner Lacey Schwimmer took some heat from the judges last week for outshining him too much and not giving him a chance to take the spotlight. Lance got some advice from fellow NSyncer and ex-"Dancing" star Joey Fatone. Would it work on their jive? Bruno said "the Lance is back on target!" Michael said he didn't want to hear another word about lack of confidence from Lance, because he had it all. "You came out smoking," he said. Carrie Ann agreed with Bruno, giving a "Woo-woo!!" Scores: 9, 9, and 9. Total: 27.
Susan & Tony: Soap opera star Susan Lucci staved off elimination last week after finding herself in the bottom two, and partner Tony Dovolani tried to get her to let loose. She tried to get it going with the mambo, but still looked pretty stiff. Carrie Ann apparently liked it, thought, saying that Susan "broke the box." Bruno liked it, too, but said the timing was off and that she lost it "so many times. Michael agreed about the timing, but said there was no reason to dwell on it. Scores: 8, 8, and 7. Total: 23.
Brooke & Derek: Brooke Burke remains the front-runner, but Brooke revealed that she had a foot injury. She stayed home to get treatment for her tendon strain, for which the doctor recommended a week's rest. She couldn't do that. Their rehearsal time was limited, and Derek wasn't sure how much he could push her. Would her performance suffer? They danced the rumba. Michael said "you took my breath away" and said, "I hope I have a card here big enough for your score." Carrie Ann said it wasn't Brooke's best dance and that her lines were a little awkward as the injury showed. Bruno agreed, saying the execution wasn't quite as sharp as they're used to seeing. Scores: 8, 10, and 8. Total: 26.
Cloris & Corky: Cloris Leachman and her partner Corky Ballas couldn't believe they were still around for another week. Corky wanted to do a vintage cha cha, but said he was at his wits end trying to teach her the dance. He brought in Cloris' ex-husband George Englund to help guide Corky through teaching her the dance. The performance drew another big ovation from the crowd. Bruno said Cloris has to be the only person in the world able to sell such nonsense "and they buy it," he said of the crowd. Michael called Cloris a legend and an inspiration to older people, adding, "my father told me not to say a bad word about you tonight." Carrie Ann said "we lost Toni Braxton for this, and that kind of makes me sad." Scores: 5, 5, and 5. Total: 15.
Cody & Julianne: After a week in which Julianne Hough got really sick, which cost them some practice time for their samba. Cody needed a spray tan and some darkened hair to get into character, but mostly ditched the get-up for the real performance. Carrie Ann called it "the most intense samba I've ever seen." She said she saw improvement every week in Cody. Bruno said there was no exuberance. Michael said there was good news and bad news. He said Cody has "everything it takes," but said the best was still to come from Cody. Julianne addressed her illness, endometriosis, and that she'd have surgery Tuesday to remove her appendix. Pro Edyta Sliwinska will take Julianne's place until Julianne is healthy enough to return. Scores: 8, 8, and 7. Total: 23.
Warren & Kym: Ex-NFL star Warren Sapp impressed the judges last week with his hustle, but his partner Kym Johnson wanted to bring a romantic storyline with a rumba. Warren sought to take advantage of Brooke's injury, saying there was "blood in the water ... attack!" Michael called it very entertaining, although he would've liked to have seen Warren do a little more dancing. Still, he said it was "smokin'." Carrie Ann called it "pretty sexy." She said he reminded her of Emmitt Smith, but he has an added emotional quality. Bruno said Warren has a knack for getting the character right every time, but said Warren didn't quite kick in with the footwork as he usually does. Scores: 8, 9, and 8. Total: 25.
Group hip hop! The group learned a big hip-hop routine together for the first time, and Cloris walked in with a huge boom box, saying, "What's up, homies?" During the group performance, Cloris mostly stood back on the stage while the rest of the dancers showed their stuff, but she re-emerged at the end to finish with the classic, arms-crossed, hip-hop pose. Bruno said "some of you looked hip, and some of you looked 'hip replacement.'" Michael liked seeing them all work together. Carrie Ann took the opportunity to remind us that she was one of the Fly Girls on "In Living Color," doing similar moves back in the day.
SCOREBOARD:
Lance & Lacey, 27
Brooke & Derek, 26
Warren & Kym, 25
Susan & Tony, 23
Cody & Julianne, 23
Maurice & Cheryl, 21
Cloris & Corky, 15
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