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Learn more- With just four couples remaining, it was down to the semifinals on "Dancing with the Stars" on Monday. Each couple had two dances to prove they were worthy of a spot in next week's finale. Host Tom Bergeron was so excited, he gave a Michael Jackson-like leg kick to accentuate the final note of the theme song.
In the first round, co-host Samantha Harris explained, the couples would perform the last dance style they haven't yet performed. The second round will feature one of this season's new dances.
Brooke & Derek: After holding a strong lead virtually all season, model Brooke Burke and her partner Derek Hough were finding it tough to come up with choreography that would wow the judges and viewers. They were going to dance the jive and the salsa, which posed two problems. In the jive, Brooke wanted to do something that would amaze the crowd the way Derek did with his sister Julianne Hough last week. In the salsa, Derek's unfamiliarity with the dance was stumping him in terms of choreography. How would it go? Judge Len Goodman said it was "a disaster." "It was just one of those nights, you messed up three or four times," he added. Bruno Tonioli said he was in "total shock" at how bad it was. Carrie Ann Inaba said what bothered her most was that Brooke went for a "blatant illegal lift" and said she found it "a bit disrespectful." Scores: 7, 7, and 7. Total: 21.
Len's Master Class: Len wanted to work on Brooke's leg action, getting her to straighten them enough. He told her not to have her legs continuing to flex all the time. He said he'd be watching for the leg action.
Salsa: Brooke & Derek appeared to get their mojo back with a sizzling salsa. Bruno said, "Brooke is back! Thank you." Carrie Ann noted the number of lifts, but said they all worked. "No one wants to see someone fall from grace like you just did, but what a champion is is someone who rises above it and comes right back," Carrie Ann said. Len advised Brooke to work to her strengths, which are being crisp, clear, and having great technique. Scores: 9, 10, and 9. Total: 28
Cody & Julianne: "Hannah Montana" star Cody Linley was finally reunited with his partner Julianne Hough, who returned after a two-week absence after getting her appendix removed. They first danced a military-inspired paso doble that forced Cody to put on his best scowl. Bruno said the Spanish lines were "non-existent, the timing was poor." He said that because it was the semifinal, he couldn't just let it go. Carrie Ann said that they'd get a 10 for determination, but that it wasn't quite good enough. Len said they were going to get their marching orders. He said it was just stiff and wooden and "just lacked dance quality." Scores: 8, 7, and 7. Total: 22
Len's Master Class: Len wanted to work on Cody's hip action. He said if Cody could work on his hip action, he could be a force to be reckoned with. He gave Cody a little tip that could help him out.
Salsa: Cody & Julianne came out with a salsa that featured lots of great moves, but seemed a bit clunky in parts. What did the judges think? Carrie Ann said "it was a lot of fun," but said a little bit of musicality was lacking. Len said the musicality was quite good and said he didn't realize Cody was "such a strong lad." Bruno said he went for it and had fun with it, but said he had to work on technique a little more to make the final. Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24
Warren & Kym: Coming off his first 10 of the season, ex-NFL star Warren Sapp sought to build on his momentum with partner Kym Johnson. Warren struggled in rehearsal and said he was about at his wit's end, but ready to prove he deserved a spot in the final. In the middle of the dance, Warren tore off his jacket and tossed it aside, unveiling a shirtless vest look for the first time this season. Carrie Ann said he needed to kick it up a notch and said it was "a little lackluster." Len said Warren epitomized "go with what you know," which didn't include technique. He appreciated that Warren showed great personality. Bruno said Warren can get away with bad moves because he's so likable. Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24
Len's Master Class: Len said Warren could, "as you Americans say, 'awesome,'" if he could solve Warren's footwork problem. They did that well enough, but then Len wanted Warren to show him how to work the bent-leg shoulder roll that Warren slipped into his solo last week.
Jitterbug: Warren & Kym offered up a high-energy, Vegas-themed jitterbug that sent the crowd into a tizzy. Len said Warren is a joyful person to watch, "you come out, full on, 100 percent and sell it. Well done." Bruno said Len's master class didn't work because Warren's feet were all over the place. Carrie Ann said she loved it. Scores: 9, 8, and 8. Total: 25
Lance & Lacey: Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer were looking to make a move for the final, but they'd have to get the mambo and jitterbug down, which Lacey called "crazy-hard dances." Lance had his grandfather and father come out from Mississippi so his grandfather, who served in World War II, could see his jitterbug. First, though, they danced the mambo. They seemed to close out the first half of the evening with a winner, but what did the judges think? Bergeron said, "If they don't like that, I'm leaving with you." Len said he'd been tough on Lance & Lacey, but said, "In this competition, it's not where you start, it's where you finish, and that's the best dance so far." Bruno said, "Now this is semifinal material" and said, "Finally, we're in business." Carrie Ann called it a showstopper and said it was their best dance. Scores: 10, 9, and 9. Total: 28
Len's Master Class: Len sought to solve Lance's pigeon-toed problem. Len said he used to have the same problem. Len showed Lance how to turn his hip out just enough to get rid of the pigeon-toe. It seemed to work.
Jitterbug: Lance finally got a chance to perform his jitterbug for his grandfather. Lance was decked out in a sailor outfit, as promised. Lance lost a shoe in the middle of the dance (ironic note: this time, the footwear removal was unintentional). The crowd went nuts. Bruno said, "Shoes off or shoes on, that was brilliant." He said it was "so well referenced -- a joy, a real joy." Carrie Ann agreed said they hit it perfectly. "Once in a while magic happens on the dance floor, and that was magic." She then added, "Grandpa Bass, you must be proud!" Len said he had to salute Lance & Lacey on "two fabulous dances." Scores: 10, 9, and 10. Total: 29
SCOREBOARD (first dance + second dance):
Lance & Lacey, 28 + 29 = 57
Warren & Kym, 24 + 25 = 49
Brooke & Derek, 21 + 28 = 49
Cody & Julianne, 22 + 24 = 46
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