Fernando Roldan
Posted by Staff Writer on Apr 8, 2007 - 1:17:00 PM
The fourth season of "Dancing with the Stars" has eliminated Paulina Porizkova (supermodel) and partner Alec Mazo and Shandi Finnessey (Miss USA 2004) and partner Brian Fortuna. I have some more predictions after this week.
Laila Ali (undefeated world boxing champion) and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy - Laila my dear what were you thinking in your dance routine? I'm not giving up on her. I still think she will be one of the champions of this competition.
Billy Ray Cyrus (actor & singer on Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana") and partner Karina Smirnoff - I really hate to say this, but Karina Smirnoff picked the wrong partner. And what was it with that wig? I'm sorry, but Billy will be the first to leave next week, that is if he can prove his next dance will win our hearts. Now that was my thought two weeks ago, but this "Achy Breaky Heart" is improving, but I give him three weeks before he is gone.
Clyde Drexler (NBA Hall of Famer) and partner Elena Grinenko - Another athlete in this competition? Well what the heck why not. Who cares what guys think? The man has a groove going on. But he does need to loosen up in his stepping and I believe he can do it because if his nickname is "Glide," then he will glide into the final four. After watching him this past Monday he needs a lot of preparation because if he doesn't, he is out. Joey Fatone (*NSYNC star) and partner Kym Johnson - Joey is good and so is his dance partner Kym. I know is early in the show, but this guy can definitely be in the finals in the top three. This guy with his Star Wars version of the tango was weird, but effective. Leeza Gibbons (talk show host) and partner Tony Dovolani - My first thought about Leeza coming into this competition is she was going to be good. Wrong again! But I'm not going to give up on her because if anybody can make her survive is Tony. Tony is a charismatic guy who really can show tough love. At this point, it is hard to say how far they will go, but I'll keep you fans updated.
Heather Mills (charity activist & campaigner) and partner Jonathan Roberts - What judge Bruno Tonioli said was true about Heather's fox-trot: "You've got more guts than Rambo." And she did, but people as a special request do not treat her as anybody else. Anybody can dance, even people who use wheelchairs, canes and walkers. This past Monday she is making me proud. YOU GO GIRL! ! ! Apolo Anton Ohno (Olympic speed skating gold medalist) and partner Julianne Hough - Apolo and Julianne are another team that will be very competitive and it would not surprise me if these two end up being in the final four. But after this past Monday, he have better watch his step. John Ratzenberger (actor & author) and partner Edyta Sliwinska - One of the things I like about Edyta is her experience on "Dancing with the Stars" is she can dance with anybody and John is an example of an individual who does not want to give up. It will be interesting to see how far they go. Yet Monday's performance is an indication that he could be the next one to leave. Ian Ziering (TV & Broadway star) and partner Cheryl Burke - If there is one couple that can win this competition it is this one. Forget about Ian being on "Beverly Hills 90210." My point is he is dancing with the two time champion and Cheryl has always been the key to success. Monday's performance yes ladies and gentlemen Ian did overstep himself, but he is not out of the race. Not by a long shot. But if they lose, I'm still pulling for Leila Ali and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy to be the next champions.
Until next time people, keep the dancing hopes alive.
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