S32.E08: Whitney Houston Night

[CheshireCat]

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The seven remaining couples dance to hit songs from one of the bestselling music artists of all time, Whitney Houston; guest judge Billy Porter.

Air date: Nov 14, 2023

[ams1001]

What is going on with the sound and did I hear him introduce Daniella twice?

[Stats Queen]

To paraphrase Rylie “Harry has problems dancing”

[iMonrey]

That's probably about the best Harry is ever going to be able to do, which isn't great. He doesn't extend his arms, he's still hunched over, he still walks through the steps. But at least there were some legit steps. 

[Annber03]

7 minutes ago, ams1001 said:

What is going on with the sound

I'm glad it wasn't just me! 

1 minute ago, Stats Queen said:

To paraphrase Rylie “Harry has problems dancing”

Heh, my thoughts exactly. I agree, though, that this was one of his better dances - I think it improved as it went on. 

Also, seeing him in that ballet class really highlighted just how tall he is. 

[ams1001]

I love Rylee's dress.

 

[Annber03]

I did not realize that Whitney Houston did a version of "Higher Love".

That was a great dance from Jason. 

[Stats Queen]

Love Jason but his singing along while dancing is distracting and takes away from his incredible performances.

[MerBearHou]

Just now, Stats Queen said:

Love Jason but his singing along while dancing is distracting and takes away from his incredible performances.

Ha!  Billy Porter quoted you!

[Stats Queen]

All the criticism of Jason and the coddling of Harry is disturbing and confusing.

[MerBearHou]

Derek, you definitely blinked because there were several mistakes by Jason. 

The song they opened with “I Have Nothing” just moves me so much every time.  Whitney sang it like no other and with such emotion, and it’s sadly so poignant for Miss Houston.  

[Annber03]

Holy hell, those moves Alyson pulled off during her dance. Dang. That was good. 

[irisheyes]

Do my ears deceive me, or have they used real Whitney for two out the three songs?

[iMonrey]

I had no idea Alyson had a terrible childhood. She's been acting since she was a little kid. She better get some 9s out of that Contemporary because all she got was praise, and not a single criticism. Plus they are always so lenient with Contemporary. 

All 8s again? Except Billy Porter?? What bullshit.

[chicagofan]

Agree - bullshit. Only one point higher than Harry from 3 judges.

[dancingdreamer]

Alyson is a wonderful  dancer, getting  better and better each week

Her scoring  was too low.

[MerBearHou]

Predicting all 10s for that one!  Val is a fabulous leader and choreographer and Xochi is a fab dancer.

Edited November 15, 2023 by MerBearHou
I can spell the shorter version of her name!

[SnarkAttack]

1 minute ago, MerBearHou said:

Predicting all 10s for that one!  Val is a fabulous leader and choreographer and however you spell her name is a fab dancer.

So fun to watch!

[dancingdreamer]

Xochi and Val were good

She's being set up to win imho

[DEL901]

14 minutes ago, chicagofan said:

Agree - bullshit. Only one point higher than Harry from 3 judges.

I wonder if her improvement has interfered with their expected placement for, as comic relief and older and probably the first woman out.   But they forget, she has 2 big fan bases… Buffy and HIMYM fans.  

[Jaundiced Eye]

35 minutes ago, Stats Queen said:

Love Jason but his singing along while dancing is distracting and takes away from his incredible performances.

I've been saying this from Week One. I'm glad someone finally called him out on the faces and mouthing of the words!

[MerBearHou]

Y’all, I forgot Charity was even still on the show.  She is “just there” for me.

[Jaundiced Eye]

I must be watching a different show. I didn't enjoy Barry's dance at all. He barely moved. He just pulled poses. I know he's the old guy, but he needs to put a little energy into his dances.

[MerBearHou]

I was WONDERING who the singer was — my GOSH — so glad Alfonso mentioned her.  Trenyce is spectacular!

Edited November 15, 2023 by MerBearHou
Again, fixing my name spelling

[Jaundiced Eye]

Oh, wow! That was Trenyce doing the vocals -- she was one of my favorites from American Idol Season 2. She sang a Whitney song then too. In fact, it might have been the same song. Beautifully done.

[dancingdreamer]

Charity is very graceful.  Billy is right on .Spaghetti  arms

She is never satisfied  with her scores though.

Edited November 15, 2023 by dancingdreamer

[Annber03]

Aw, hi, Trenyce!

Woo. Go, Ariana! That was fun. 

That Whitney song had "Free Your Mind" vibes about it. I like!

[dancingdreamer]

I love Pasha's choreography 

 

Arianna is a natural. Beautiful. 

 

Stingy CA

[ams1001]

8 minutes ago, dancingdreamer said:

Charity is very grateful.  Billy is right on .Spaghetti  arms

I laughed at "Olive Oyly"

 

[Stats Queen]

Rhumba is about hip movement. Harry, no can do.

Edited November 15, 2023 by Stats Queen

[dancingdreamer]

Alyson beat Harry imho. It was a beautiful  song, made me cry. 

 

 

[SnarkAttack]

Can someone explain why they make it seem like the judge's scores matter? The voting done by the public is always going to outweigh them.

[alexa]

What?  Jason vs Barry?

[Door County Cherry]

I love Whitney Houston.  I do.  But I do not think her music is a natural fit for ballroom dance and so many of these dances feel like they're being dragged through the song rather than being supported by the song.  

Barry only being 1 point behind Jason is BS.  I love Barry but it irritates me that they're comparing the dances.  It's pretty clear Jason messed up this week in large part because he (and his pro) are dedicated to incorporating a lot of content into the dance.  So when he screwed up, he didn't really have a breathing moment to recover.  Barry's dance was just him posing.  

I'm so happy about Alyson is improving so much.  I think she's a beautiful dancer and I look forward to her dance more than I look forward to some of the leaders. 

[ams1001]

Just now, alexa said:

What?  Jason vs Barry?

Should have had Barry vs Harry. Neither one of them moves much.

[SnarkAttack]

Can someone please push the bangs out of Carrie Ann's way and rip off the heavy eyelashes?  Jeez.

[Stats Queen]

Just now, SnarkAttack said:

Can someone please push the bangs out of Carrie Ann's way and rip off the heavy eyelashes?  Jeez.

And correct her on her bad judging..

[Jaundiced Eye]

That may be the most Barry has moved in his life. Jason still wins, but I'm impressed with Barry's effort.

[Annber03]

Barry's dance was wild XD. Jason's still definitely the stronger of the two of them, but holy hell, kudos to Barry for just...going for it :p. 

Alyson was definitely the winner in the first round, so I'm glad the judges went with her. 

4 minutes ago, Door County Cherry said:

I love Whitney Houston.  I do.  But I do not think her music is a natural fit for ballroom dance.

I do agree with this, yeah. 

[Jaundiced Eye]

BS. Jason got robbed. The judges are playing to the audience.

[dancingdreamer]

Barry showed up tonight against Jason

 

[MerBearHou]

There is just no way Harry won’t go tonight.  He is just so very, very behind.  I think that’s why the judges were very kind to him at the dance at the top of the night.  He can leave with a good feeling and those positive words, but those judges had to know going into the night that it’s Harry’s time.  I’ve noticed on these competitions that the judges do that — they let the person leave with head held high.   Also, putting him first — same deal — no advantage there.  

[Door County Cherry]

1 minute ago, MerBearHou said:

There is just no way Harry won’t go tonight.

I feel like they're setting Jason up for the "shocking boot" and I hate it.

It doesn't matter how poorly Harry is scored.  The audience votes have always mattered more.  Lele had a decent lead on Harry and she went home.  

[dancingdreamer]

Charity  showed up with the strong legs..

[Quickbeam]

Just now, dancingdreamer said:

Charity  showed up with the strong legs..

Well, strong pants….which was great camo for her legs. 

[Jaundiced Eye]

I think the judges gave that dance off to Charity to prop up her score and keep her in the top 3. I wonder how many votes she's pulling in.

[dancingdreamer]

1 minute ago, Quickbeam said:

Well, strong pants….which was great camo for her legs. 

True. I have those pants..lol

 

She looked like she wanted to win

[MerBearHou]

I’ve always liked that fringe pants costume — it really, really shows great movement and does a lot of work!

Holy SH*T!

[Stats Queen]

WTF

[LexieLily]

The judges might have to pull out the Master P. scores for Harry now. Fuck it.