Dancing with the Stars 6, April 7: Perfect 10

Up now are Cheryl & Cristián. Cheryl becomes upset with Cristián during rehearsal. She takes him to her new dance studio in San Francisco for help and inspiration.

They are dancing the paso doble. Cristián shows off his chest while Cheryl displays an equal amount of skin. Cristián also grunts during the routine. It is very dramatic and executed well.

Len likes the passion of the drama, but doesn’t feel the couple conquered the music. Bruno says the dance was convincing. Carrie Ann disagrees with Len and says the couple didn’t have any problems with the music.

Carrie Ann and Bruno score the dance with a nine. Len gives it an eight. Cheryl & Cristián have 26 points.

The next to last or penultimate dance is courtesy of Shannon & Derek. We learn more about Derek’s neck injury from the week before. Since Derek can’t do a lot of dancing, Jonathan practices with Shannon. She’s worried that he’s pushing himself too hard.

They're performing the Viennese waltz to “Keep Holding On.” The routine is beautiful and Shannon dances like a natural. If Derek is in any kind of pain, it doesn’t show.

Bruno says the hot babe has graduated into a class act. Carrie Ann tells Shannon her dancing is organic. Len calls the dance the best of the evening.

Carrie Ann and Bruno give the dance a nine. Len gives it his first goober of the season. Shannon & Derek have 28 points.

The last dance tonight is from Marissa & Tony. Tony promises a dance that the judges won’t soon forget. He also encourages Marissa throughout practice.

They're doing the paso doble. Marissa’s movements are the best she’s done in the competition so far. She also has a look of intensity on her face and gets into the routine. Perhaps her strength lies in the more powerful dances.

Carrie Ann calls the dance fantastic. Len says the true Marissa is coming out. Bruno is glad she let go of the safety net.

Each of the judges gives the couple an eight. Marissa & Tony have 24 points.

After going through the performances, Tom and Samantha also reveal the current standings.

I’m taking a risk and predicting that Karina & Mario will be eliminated tomorrow night. It’s just a feeling. Join me tomorrow to find out which couple’s time on the dance floor has come to an end. For now, I'm going to close my eyes and dream of goobers, skating with Louis, and unicycles.

Jill is an east coast mama who loves Michael Kors, Bea Arthur, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy. If she were in a room with the three of them, she might explode. She can be reached at jillcjones@zoominternet.net to discuss these individuals and other topics.

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