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Who knows. Bottom line for me is: 1. Happy memories of this show from my childhood 2. It still makes me laugh to this day even though I have seen most eppys multiple times 3. Penny and Cindy had some of the best chemistry ever on any tv show I've ever watched.

I used to try to root for Amber but every time I did, she just dug herself a bigger hole. Amber should be thanking her lucky stars for Gary. He may not be perfect, but he stepped up to be a parent to Leah when Amber could not/would not. I cannot imagine where Leah would be now without Gary and Kristine having at least provided her with love and some stability.

Ms. Banks sure can milk a moment, can't she. Lackluster finale and freestyles except for Iman. That was fresh, fun and well executed - exactly what a freestyle should be. And I enjoyed his partnership with Dani (I'm a sucker for the partnerships like the one they share - a true bond that has turned into a friendship). And I agree with whoever posted upthread that Julianne was channeling Paula Abdul with her odd, over the top behavior.

DWTS once was can’t miss tv for me. Since Season Two I maybe have missed a season. They almost did me in with the 4 week athlete fiasco and after BB winning last season. But I a Dawson’s Creek geek and when I saw that JVB was a contestant, I decided to give this show one more go, despite the casting of Spicey and the stupid new Judge’s save thing. Well, after last night they have lost a viewer. If James had been scored fairly by the Judges OR if he was voted off by the public, that would have been one thing. But for the Judges to be so callous to him after his first dance, knowing what he had just been through and then keeping Ally over him? (No offense to Ally but the Judges have propped her up all season and have not been consistent in scoring JVB). I’m officially done. Don’t care who wins. I don’t mind Kel but I think it will be one of the three remaining females and I am not feeling any of them. I find both Lauren whiney and fake and I find Hannah fake and entitled. Ally is okay but the Judges have turned me off of her with the overscoring. No way that Charleston was worth a perfect score last night. Hannah probably the best of the remaining dancers but I just have no regard for her. This show has way beyond jumped the shark. I know it is just a tv show and that in the long run it is probably best for JVB to be with his family right now (but I don’t believe he asked to be released. His and Emma’s reactions were too raw). But the way the show (whether it was the producers or the judges or both) treated him last night was it for me. Like I said, had he asked to go, or had he been voted off fairly, I would get it. But I am over the show and the judges manipulating the votes for their agenda. I would not mind seeing Tom on another show. I adore him. But bye Felicia to DWTS.

Middle of the season was great. Some really epic tribal counsels. Slow start and really fizzled at the end, but the middle made up for that. Nick is okay and was definitely the best choice of the final three ( I would have much rather seen a Davie/Carl/Kara final three). Angelina was annoying and a bit of a mean girl but she never bothered me. I just kind of laughed at her and her lack of self awareness. (Her asking Natalie for her jacket was one of the funniest survivor moments ever). Angelina’s making the fake idol and wanting to put on a big show at the tribal of playing her idol was just dumb and I don’t think Angelina is dumb, but she is not nearly as smart as she thinks she is either. Gabby mildly annoyed me all season but I laughed out loud when she cried as she cast her vote. I get she is very emotional but I still think she turned on the tears at times as part of game play. Mike was a cartoon character and he took it too far with his sarcasm at times. I am a sarcastic person and get his humor but sometimes he almost crossed the line into petty meanness.

I actually laughed out loud when they announced Bobby as a winner. The look on the other contestants'' faces was pure comedy. It kind of was a fitting end to a craptasic season. Probably (for me) the worst winner since Banana Man (Helio) but since I didn't care for any of the top 4 that much, I can't muster up enough interest to really care. Milo's freestyle was the highlight for me last night. Evanna (sp?) - her freestyle was okay, but her red socks or slippers or whatever she was wearing was very distracting. Don't know if I will watch another season or not.

I really liked the first three seasons or so of this show but then it was a rapid slide downhill....the last season was so painful to watch. The story lines got sillier and sillier with all the "strays" the Camdens starting bring home. And Ruthie turned into a snot and Annie turned into a shrew.

I still miss Bobby Dean hosting this show – he was a dork and he owned it. But I have to say that Jessie is slowly growing on me. He is much more relaxed this season and seems to be enjoying his interactions with the contestants. So far, I don’t really dislike anyone and even have three to root for (Douglas and the guy and lady from Jamaica.

I would like to see a new mix of pros (and former pros) - (bring back - if they are free and want to come- Mark or Derek or Tony or heck, even Maks. Mix them up with some new, fresh pros.) And no troupe. I would like an all-star season if they could get enough interesting runners up or whatever. Replace Erin. The only thing I would want them to keep the same is Tom. Maybe even some new judges (replacing one or more of the old ones). Also maybe have a season of either all "ringers" or no one with dance experience (if that is possible) - even out the playing field a bit

Now that John is gone, I doubt I finish this season. I knew he would not win but I so hoped that he would outlast Grocery and Bobby. John was the only real bright spot for me this season. Milo is okay as is JP. Don't like either of the girls left at all. I know I am in the minority but Evanna just bugs for me. Whatever. I will just pop in here for the witty snark.

I rooted for Jamal all season but he really started to fade in the end. He is very talented and seems very sweet, so I hope to see more of him on FN. Lindsey was okay, better than Michelle, who was super annoying at the end. Not annoying as Erin, the most annoying FN Baking Championship contestant ever, IMO, but Michelle was getting up there.

Milo was incredible. He made me almost like Whitney again and that has not happened since the Alfonso season. I know John won't win this thing but I did not think his dance was anywhere nearly as bad as the judges did. I like him and his partnership with Emma and I think he has greatly improved. I thought Evanna was good last night but the whining and begging for 10's (IMO) not cute. Just annoying. Man this season is dull.

I didn't like either finale piece so I didn't care who won

I never thought I would say this, but I miss Mark.

I enjoyed seeing Melissa last night. She and Tony remain one of my top 5 all time DWTS pairings. (No drama, no showmance, just seemed to really enjoy each other and had fun—I miss Tony). I also didn’t think John’s dance was as bad as the judges seemed to. I like Milo and JP and would be fine with either to win it all. And I really don’t feel that race or gender has to do with who gets voted off. This dancing is subjective – some like one person for some reason, some like a certain pro. Fan bases factor into the whole thing – and some might have a good fan base but it is not a base that is going to take the time to vote on a dance competition show. And there are discussions every season that the “best” dancer is voted off mid-show. The “best” dancer doesn’t always (or usually win) and we all have different opinions on who the “best” dancer is. I don’t see DWTS as anything more than a fun, fluffy reality show and I don’t find it a fair comparison for real life where racism and hatred exist.

I thought Nancy gave it a good try but those pants - oh my (not that I would look any better in them but I am not on national tv). But she is almost making me like Val. And good for Emma for trying to be creative but I thought John's dance last night was strange and didn't really get what she was going for. STOP with the Jr's. DWTS. I am not watching them and no amount of pimping will make me.

I am guessing the trip to Hawaii was paid for by TLC with the contingency that it be filmed and the kids went along. Otherwise, why not take a shorter trip closer to home with the kids and then take an adult only trip to Hawaii? Loved Hazel dumping water on herself on the beach and then crying how she hated the beach. So cute. And when Riley had her melt down and Danielle was over it, I liked how Adam went and picked her up and held her and she calmed down. That seemed like a sweet, genuine moment. Other than that - blah. Scripted to the hilt. I do think the kids are normal 3 year olds and not brats and I do agree that Adam and Danielle do love them all. BUT if they are not going to show the kids as the main focus of this show, I am over it. I do not care about wide eyed Adam and his depression or Danielle and her tummy troubles or Mimi and her ups and downs.

John and Nancy - both dances were lovely. I was rooting for them before the show started for nostalgia reasons but I actually find them both to be nice people with nice partnerships with their pros. I realize neither will go all the way but I will watch as long as they are on. I wish we could have a full season of Johns and Nancys (not necessarily an all older cast - but a cast that actually learning to dance along the way with little experience and a more even playing field - of course, that will never happen). As for the rest of the dances, there were some good ones but I only really remember John and Nancy's. Loved Tom in the recliner while Frankie and Jordon did the throw to commercial (but enough with the Jr. stuff). Tom will always be the best part of this show for me. Oh and Erin, quit making every interview you do about you, please?

I just caught part of the marathon from a couple of years ago that was on yesterday. I forgot how much Michelle bugged me - I'm in the oven first, I'm done first, I deserve to win every challenge and then in the end she won on decorating skills even though the judges didn't like her gingerbread or her dessert - it was a baking show for goodness sakes not a decorating show (which should be secondary to taste in these competitions IMO). LOL - she still annoys me two years later. I really need a life.

I just focus on the girls and skip the adult "drama" - I think they are all cute in their own ways but the twins crack me up with their facial expressions.

From what I saw of the Jr's you could not pay me to watch (okay, you could pay me but it would have to be a BUNCH of money)... No offense to Bachelor Nation but that Grocery Store guy is a Z list celebrity even for Bachelor alum LOL at Jenna's over exaggerated, fake surprise face when she and the Grocery Store bagger guy were called safe - I am guessing she is OTT in everything she does?

Completely underwhelmed so far - I do have to say that Cheryl looks amazing though.

I like the guy who did the Raven in the preheat. The only one that bugs me so far is the lady who won the main challenge. She comes off a bit smug to me but that may not be true. I loved the Halloween costumes for the first eppy. And I like the melting challenge. So far, so good.

Ummm, I just meant that if they only filmed about 3 or 4 times a year with holiday themes maybe it would not feel like overkill

I agree - or at least just film a few specials (Christmas, B days, etc) a year