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Learn more- Because of the special Wednesday episode in the premiere week of "Dancing with the Stars," the couples had one less day to learn and practice this week's performances, which were the rumba or paso doble.
Judge Len Goodman said the second week was tougher than premiere week, so he was "fearing the worst, but I'm hoping for the best." He said he was hoping to be surprised.
Toni & Alec: Toni Braxton had to settle a deal she'd made with partner Alec Mazo. He'd promised to sing a bit so he could experience being out of his comfort zone, so he sang -- if you can call it that -- her song "Unbreak My Heart" at a karaoke bar. The danced the rumba. First, host Tom Bergeron gave Alec a "2" for his singing during the intro. Len said it was a very good job. Bruno Tonioli said he absolutely loved it. Carrie Ann Inaba said Toni moved like she sings, but penalized the couple for two lifts. Scores: 7, 8, and 8, from Carrie Ann, Len, and Bruno, respectively. Total: 23.
Brooke & Derek: Early front-runner Brooke Burke realized the bar was set high with her impressive first week. Partner Derek Hough tried to tap into some aggression inside Brooke and took her to a karate instructor to get there. In a flowing red dress with a big flower in her hair, Brooke spiraled around the floor. Carrie Ann said she was "truly mesmerized," but said that Brooke was just a bit off balance. Len said it was "controlled" and that he loved the best bit. Bruno said there were moments of "breath-taking artistry" and said it was unbelievable that she could keep up with the timing of the difficult dance. Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24.
Rocco & Karina: Chef Rocco DiSpirito struggled to capture the romance and emotion of the rumba, so he cooked for his partner Karina Smirnoff so he could show off his romanticism in the kitchen. His dance was a bit of a mess, though, the judges agreed. He was a bit stiff and didn't move gracefully around the floor. Bruno said "the stallion has run out of juice." He said "the throbbing, pulsating Latin lover wasn't there." Carrie Ann said she was sad to criticize Rocco because he "wasn't quite with the sway." Len said there were "more tears than cheers." Scores: 5, 6, and 5, from Carrie Ann, Len, and Bruno, respectively. Total: 16.
Lance & Lacey: Lance Bass and his partner Lacey Schwimmer tried to balance their desire to be fresh and new, but traditional enough for Len's old-fashioned tastes. There was more than a little irony -- one more than a few levels -- as Lance danced to the song "I Kissed a Girl," which is about a girl kissing a girl. They ended their paso doble with a full-blown smooch that caught everyone off guard and sent shockwaves around the studio. Len called them out on their effort, saying, "I know your game" and pointed out that they tried to "keep the old boy happy" with some traditional moves "and then do a load of stuff that has no relationship to the paso doble." Carrie Ann said she loved it and that she hadn't seen anything like that before. Bruno said it was good but they didn't keep the paso doble style going throughout. Scores: 7, 6, and 7, from Carrie Ann, Len, and Bruno, respectively. Total: 20.
Kim & Mark: Kim Kardashian failed to make the most out of her assets by not shaking her rump enough for the mambo. She promised to bring more to fire to the rumba. Partner Mark Ballas called upon Kim's recent experience with The Pussycat Dolls. Kim said she'd always had a sultry side, but didn't have the confidence to bring it out. The judges thought she again came up short. Bruno said it was "colder and more distant than Siberia." He told her to "grab the character and sell it." Len said he was disappointed because he thinks Kim has more potential than she's shown. Carrie Ann suggested that she watch her dances on tape because she felt like she'd seen the same dance three times. Scores: 6, 6, and 5, from Carrie Ann, Len, and Bruno, respectively. Total: 17.
Misty & Maksim: Misty May-Treanor said she knew all about the attack from her experience on the volleyball court, and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy tried to channel that intensity into their paso doble. He said there wasn't enough time for him to be nice about her mistakes, and Misty said that Maks had been really hard on her. The judges were impressed with the challenge Maks had given Misty, especially for a short rehearsal week. Carrie Ann said it was one of the more ambitious routines Maks had ever given a partner. She loved it, but suggested Misty work on her shoulders and technique. Bruno said he loved her energy but also said she needs to work on her finesse. Len said it was a "very, very good attempt at a paso doble." But he also wanted them to connect a bit more. Scores: 7, 7, and 7. Total: 21.
Maurice & Cheryl: Former Olympic sprinter Maurice Greene has quickly become known for bringing a fun vibe to his dances. Partner Cheryl Burke took him to a belly dancing show so he could learn how to move his hips. Len said "you talk the talk, but you don't dance the dance." Carrie Ann said the choreography held him back and she wanted to see him let his energy out. Bruno said he was surprised because Maurice was "rough and clanky." Scores: 7, 6, and 6, from Carrie Ann, Len, and Bruno, respectively. Total: 19.
Cloris & Corky: Cloris Leachman got serious, at least for a little while, with her take on the paso doble with partner Corky Ballas. "Don't tell me, I already know," Cloris told the judges as she approached the. "Surreal" is what Bruno called it. Len said it was "a lovely traditional dance with traditional music." He praised her solo spins. Carrie Ann said only that "I hope when I'm 82, I'm half the woman you are." She didn't want to talk about the dance "because I want to keep it happy." Carrie Ann went on to say that she missed Cloris' humor and wit. Scores: 5, 5, and 5. Total: 15.
Susan & Tony: Susan Lucci was working a coast-to-coast rehearsal schedule because of filming on "All My Children," but she and partner Tony Dovolani worked through the challenges to get their rumba together. Tony let his shirt fly open just a bit, prompting Carrie Ann to quip "nice chest ... Tony." She also said Susan "transported us to somewhere else" and called it "very smooth, very elegant." Bruno said it was a very good rumba, but that Susan still has to go for it, like a cougar. Len said he didn't like it when Tony exposed himself, but praised Susan for acting the part. Scores: 7, 7, and 7. Total: 21.
Warren & Kym: After a pretty solid start, Warren Sapp tried to tap back into the intensity of his football playing days for his paso doble. Partner Kym Johnson played the role of coach in the scenario. The couple did a "Matrix"-style routine, complete with long, black trench coats. Len said it had a "lovely, dark, menacing feel to it." He called it "intense and excellent." Carrie Ann loved it and called it "fantastic." Bruno called it "big, bold, heroic" and praised Warren for the way he moved his feet, given his size. Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24.
Cody & Julianne: Cody Linley's short attention span presented a challenge for partner Julianne Hough, who eventually asked him to get serious because they were short on time. He worried he didn't have enough experience to pull off the romantic rumba. Bruno said Cody was "like a kid in a candy store," referring to Julianne as "mouth-watering merchandise." He told Cody to focus his performance a little more. Len said the performance lacked a bit of polish and finesse because of the short week. Carrie Ann called it "age-appropriate" and "innocent" and she liked that. Scores: 7, 7, and 7. Total: 21.
SCOREBOARD:
Brooke & Derek, 24
Warren & Kym, 24
Toni & Alec, 23
Susan & Tony, 21
Cody & Julianne, 21
Misty & Maks, 21
Lance & Lacey, 20
Maurice & Cheryl, 19
Kim & Mark, 17
Rocco & Karina, 16
Cloris & Corky, 15
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