DwtS 6, Week 8: Performances

Judging by his performances this week, I guess it's a good thing Cristian decided not to quit Dancing with the Stars.

I was a bit under the weather tonight, so apologies for the lean recap.

Ballroom Round

Kristi Yamaguchi & Mark Ballas -- Quickstep

Judges' Scores: Carrie Ann...9, Len...10, Bruno...10 = 29/30

Mario & Karina Smirnoff -- Viennese Waltz


Judges' Scores: Carrie Ann...9, Len...9, Bruno...9 = 27/30

Marissa Jaret Winokur & Tony Dovolani -- Fox Trot


Judges' Scores: Carrie Ann...9, Len...8, Bruno...8 = 25/30

Jason Taylor & Edyta Sliwinska -- Tango


Judges' Scores: Carrie Ann...10, Len...9, Bruno...10 = 29/30

Cristian de la Fuente & Cheryl Burke -- Tango


Judges' Scores: Carrie Ann...10, Len...9, Bruno...9 = 28/30

Latin Round

Kristi & Mark -- Samba

Judges' Scores: Carrie Ann...8, Len...9, Bruno...9 = 26/30

Mario & Karina -- Jive


Judges' Scores: Carrie Ann...9, Len...8, Bruno...9 = 26/30

Marissa & Tony -- Mambo

Judges' Scores: Carrie Ann...8, Len...8, Bruno...9 = 25/30

Jason & Edyta -- Samba


Judges' Scores: Carrie Ann...8, Len...7, Bruno...8 = 23/30

Cristian & Cheryl -- Mambo

Judges' Scores: Carrie Ann...10, Len...9, Bruno...10 = 29/30

Judges' Leaderboard (out of 60):
57 -- Cristian & Cheryl
55 -- Kristi & Mark
53 -- Mario & Karina
52 -- Jason & Edyta
50 -- Marissa & Tony

Cristian was the highlight of a lackluster Latin Round, and he was certainly the biggest surprise of the night. He & Cheryl earned the lion's share of my votes, with the rest going to Kristi & Mark and Mario & Karina for their enjoyable performances.

Jason & Edyta's Samba was uncharacteristically bad. Still, I don't think Jason's in any danger of going home; in fact, he might avoid the Bottom Two altogether. Mario and Marissa probably have the most reason to be concerned.