Dancing with the Stars 5, September 25: It’s Raining Men!

The next performance is from Kym Johnson and Mark Cuban. He talks about his money. Kym tells us that she’s a fierce competitor. Seven weeks before practice began, Mark had a hip replaced; he breaks the news to Kym the first time they meet. Kym worries when Mark holds his rod; he tells her that he holds it all of the time.

They’re performing the foxtrot to “King of the Road.” Mark is dressed like a bum and Kym is wearing a beautiful pink dress. Mark sings while he dances; that’s a bit annoying. I’m not sure how I feel about the performance. It wasn’t bad, but it didn’t wow me either.

Bruno tells Mark that he went for it, but his technique needs work. Carrie Ann wants Mark to focus on his posture and to make sure he keeps his tongue in his mouth. I have to confess that I always stick my tongue out when I concentrate. In fact, it’s out right now! Len says that Mark did a good job.

Once again, each of the judges gives the couple a seven. Kym and Mark have 21 points.

The last couple tonight is Cheryl Burke and Wayne Newton. Wayne talks about his career. At his first meeting with Cheryl, he gives her a bouquet of roses. What a gentleman! Wayne has a black belt in karate, but says that dancing requires more energy. Cheryl tells Wayne to bluff if he needs to while dancing.

They are doing the cha cha cha to “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything.” Wayne doesn’t do a lot, but he certainly keeps up with Cheryl. He’s also not light on his feet and he needs to work on his lines.

Carrie Ann calls Wayne charming and suggests that he open up his hips. Len says that Wayne showed a lot of great basic moves. Bruno wants more hip action. It’s all about Wayne’s hips tonight.

Carrie Ann and Bruno award the dance with a six; Len gives it a seven. Cheryl and Wayne have 19 points.

Backstage, Cheryl zings Drew by saying that Wayne is her best partner so far.

Tom reviews the current standings for the men. Since you’re such a lovely bunch of readers, I’ll throw mine in as well.

Overall, the standings are as follows:

Tomorrow night, one couple’s time in the competition will come to an end. I’m predicting that Kym and Mark will be the recipients of bad news. What do you think? Be sure to write to me at the address below and come back to RNO for your reality TV fix.

Jill is an east coast mama who loves Michael Kors, Bea Arthur, and reality television. She can be reached at jillcjones@zoominternet.net to discuss these and other topics.

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