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Learn more- The stakes were raised once again as the remaining five couples on "Dancing with the Stars" as they had to learn two couples dances -- a ballroom and a Latin dance. Complicating things even more, each star would be required to perform a 15-second solo during the Latin routine.
Cody & Edyta: His Viennese waltz earned "Hannah Montana" star Cody Linley his lowest score of the competition. He got a visit from some friends, who each wanted to have a dance with his fill-in partner Edyta Sliwinska, who took the place of Julianne Hough for a second week due to her recent appendix removal. On their foxtrot, judge Len Goodman was "pleasantly surprised." Bruno Tonioli said it was Cody's "most grown-up performance to date." Carrie Ann Inaba praised him for not only performing well, but also adjusting to a new partner. She also took off a point for an illegal lift. Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24.
Latin dance: Cody and Edyta did a mambo for their Latin dance, and Cody's solo included a jump onto the judges' table for the big finish. Carrie Ann said "it was a little erratic." Len said it was "a little bit stiff and angular," but said it was good. Bruno said it was herky-jerky but that they all appreciate the effort he put into it. Cody gave a Julianne update, saying she was doing great and was well rested. They also broke the news that Julianne would return next week if Cody makes it through, but she'll definitely perform on Tuesday's results show. Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24.
Brooke & Derek: Model Brooke Burke had to figure out how to follow up the first perfect score of the season and high praise from Carrie Ann, who said Brooke was reaching the level of the pro dancers. Brooke and her partner Derek Hough realized the pressure she was under as the only remaining woman in the competition. They performed a very serious tango that Bruno said they were "in tune like two instruments that have played together forever." Carrie Ann said "that is why you are the last woman standing" and called it "pitch perfect." Len called them "the dream team" but said it was "riddled with mistakes." Scores: 10, 8, and 10. Total: 28
Latin dance: Brooke & Derek danced a mambo and switched things up by having each of them do a quick solo. Len said it was a very ambitious and fantastic overall. Bruno said "you really are incredible." Carrie Ann appreciated that her solo didn't feel out of place, but said Brooke's posture at times was a little awkward. Scores: 9, 9, and 9. Total: 27
Maurice & Cheryl: Ex-Olympic sprinter bounced back last week with what Len called his best performance. His partner Cheryl Burke took advantage of the fact that they performed the paso doble in last week's group challenge so they could watch his performance and improve on his weaknesses. But first, they performed the quickstep. Carrie Ann said she liked it and praised Maurice for taking Cheryl's critique seriously. Len said he did a really good job. Bruno praised Maurice for keeping it going all the way through with aplomb. Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24
Latin dance: Maurice & Cheryl's paso doble gave Maurice to show off a little cape action as he took on the role of the bullfighter. Bruno called it "strong, imposing, very, very powerful." Carrie Ann loved the intensity, but said in the future she wanted to also see more grace and elegance. Len said the solo really fit the dance and said Maurice did "a really good job." Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24
Lance & Lacey: Ex-NSyncer Lance Bass and his partner Lacey Schwimmer were still looking to impress Len, who gave them two points lower than all the other judges last week. Lance wanted to put more traditional steps into their routine to make Len happy. Lacey said Lance "put the 'fox' in 'fox trot.'" Would the judges agree? Len called it "a completely different Lance & Lacey" and said it was "very, very good." Bruno enjoyed that they did it by the book but maintained their unique style. Carrie Ann agreed, saying "you are truly a bright light." Scores: 9, 8, and 9. Total: 26
Latin dance: Lance & Lacey took on the samba for their Latin dance. Carrie Ann said the samba is one of the most difficult dances and said they did a really good job, but she made an odd point about Lance's eyes looking to high and making it look like he was dancing down on the judges. Len said he saw elements of the samba, but that the solo was "just, sort of, whatever sort of dancing that is." He told Lance to work on his footwork, which he called "atrocious." Bruno said he really held the solo well. Scores: 8, 7, and 9. Total: 24
Warren & Kym: Ex-NFL star Warren Sapp was reeling last week after his performance earned him low scores, but he and partner Kym Johnson were looking to redeem themselves. They had to perform a jive, which was proving tough for Warren in rehearsal. First, though, they performed a tango. Bruno, continuing the James Bond theme of the song they danced to, said, "Watch out, James Bond." Carrie Ann called it fantastic and praised Warren for connecting with the audience. Len said "you're in it now." Scores: 10, 9, and 9. Total: 28
Latin dance: Warren & Kym's second dance was a high-energy jive that brought the crowd to its feet. Len said it's "such a joyful thing to watch" other than his feet. "Words can't describe" how bad Warren's feet were, Len said. Bruno said Warren has the uncanny ability to release such a sense of fun that you can't dissect his dance too much. Carrie Ann agreed that his feet were flat at time, but she was also impressed that he kept hitting steps she thought he'd miss. Scores: 9, 8, and 9. Total: 26
SCOREBOARD (ballroom + Latin):
Brooke & Derek, 28 + 27 = 55
Warren & Kym, 28 + 26 = 54
Lance & Lacey, 26 + 24 = 50
Cody & Edyta, 24 + 24 = 48
Maurice & Cheryl, 24 + 24 = 48
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