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I was excited to return to this show after the disaster that was S27 and tapping out VERY early on S28 when it became evident the one “celeb” I could not stand was going to end up winning. It all came crashing down when they announced the departure of Tom Bergeron for Tyra freaking Banks?? I’m a black woman who completely understands the need for inclusion and diversity but this is not the way. You don’t just rip overqualified hosts from their positions and alienate your longtime audience just so you can pat yourself on the back like you did something great. Literally NO ONE asked for this. I cannot even begin to express what kind of horror show of a human being Tyra is, her narcissism jumps off the screen at every turn, she is completely over the top with everything she does and says and there isn’t a genuine or warm bone in her body. The show might as well be named Dancing with Tyra Banks because that’s exactly what viewers are gonna get. There is absolutely no way I will subject myself to watching her on purpose. It’s not happening, ever. Tom was just special. Made even bad seasons good. His humor and comedic timing were second to one. He wasn’t just a host. He was the heart and soul of this show. I’m not sad to say a final goodbye to DWTS but I am sad they I will no longer get 2 hours of Tom Bergeron every fall and spring. S27 completely broke this show and they have been scrambling ever since. It will never recover.

Burgess will lose the baby in a very special episode, possibly a season finale cliffhanger. Adam will realize she was always the one and they will get back together permanently. The case was boring this week.

Okay that episode put a very bad taste in my mouth and I thought it may have been just me but I’m glad to see I wasn’t alone. Absolutely disgusted by how it played out and honestly shocked that it ended the way it did. An innocent man was killed over the actions of Jay, Voight, and the Chief and that man doesn’t even get to die with some shred of dignity by having his name cleared, he’s STILL wrongfully blamed for the death of two small children? While the real killer just...dies quietly?? They needed someone to blame to calm the community and just plucked the nearest black man off the street to do it with. The whole thing was too Central’s Park 5-ish for me. I understand what they were trying to do with the prejudiced facial recognition software but the episode was completely mishandled. I’ve said before that I’m tired of Kevin being forced to the forefront in race related storylines but THIS episode was the time for an impassioned, scathing monologue. I’m erasing this episode from memory, just awful.

Based on some things I read prior to the season, I actually think they plan to do Rojas and Hailey.

Yeah it was strange because while the guy was obviously insane he was also right and I found myself agreeing with him at the end when he explained his rationale. The way he went about it was the absolute worst and he deserved to pay for what he did but...I mean...at the root of it, he wasn’t wrong. Something was up with Chloe, I hope they don’t just drop that storyline.

They did too good a job, I had to turn away often, it was so gross lol While I thought the ending of the story was anticlimactic, I enjoyed the crossover more than I thought it would. The idea of it being based on an infection just didn’t thrill me but overall, it was pretty good. I don’t know how I feel about Kim just diving back into Ruzek’s bed that easily. Are we all just supposed to forget about that ill conceived situationship he had with Upton? Ugh. She should have made him grovel.

I got so excited when I saw the preview and that my wish had come true only for you to smack me right back to reality 😭

I like Rojas. A lot. I’m also a big fan of the actress so I hope she flourishes in this role. Upton remains insufferable. What are the chances she gets the infection that next week’s crossover is based on? I thought the episode was actually really good, I loved the female crime boss taking advantage of vulnerable women storyline even though I called it as soon as her character appeared on screen. I will miss Antonio but they broke down and ruined his character so badly over time that I’m really not sorry to see him go.

After a botched carjacking turns out to be something much bigger, Voight's unit goes toe-to-toe with a smart drug kingpin who only works with women; new recruit Vanessa Rojas struggles with the transition from under cover to intelligence.

When Kelton is found murdered, Voight's grudge against the mayor-elect puts him under suspicion; Upton and Halstead are eager to prove their sergeant's innocence, but the more evidence they gather, the closer they come to doing the opposite. I’m shocked it took this long for someone to make the thread. Did no one watch??

So weekly live voting is the change? LOL How silly of me to think they’d introduce a Judge’s or America’s Save, a weekly dance off between the bottom two and/or have the judges scores count more. I’m convinced now more than ever that they want this show to die. Here’s to more Bobby Bones type winners.

Tom is a national treasure. Through whatever other changes I may not like, I will stick with the show as long as he’s host. Thank you! Lol

Cast is underwhelming. I really wanted Katelyn Ohashi! Sean Spicer? How desperate are TPTB? Rooting for Karamo and Ally Brooke, I guess. Excited to see the new pros, too. Also glad that there’s no Sharna. Whats this about the troupe being gone? So who’s gonna perform the in-between stuff?

Is she really? She shouldn’t be. She’s past her elite gymnast days and is no longer considered a pro. Mostly due to injury but ultimately by choice. There’s no possibility of her being on the Olympic team. America’s next great hope for Olympic gold continues to be Simone Biles. With that said I love Katelyn and really hope to see her on the next season. Her personality and enthusiasm are infectious and she’d really light up the ballroom, she’s a natural performer...which also means she’ll probably be widely hated.

They try to kill Herman almost every season lol. I don’t think it happens this time either. I thought Ritter was sweet and a nice addition this season but it was obvious his character wasn’t meant to be around long and he would go out in a meaningful way. I’d be shocked if he survived that. The chaplain proposing and Sylvie accepting while Matt looked on was just a bit too soap opera for me. Emily continues to be my highlight of the week lol. “Who wouldn’t want you to jump them? Hell, I want you to jump me!”