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'Dancing With the Stars': 'Pretty Woman' Nicole Scherzinger tangos past Evan Lysacek
By Week 5, it's pretty clear that the two with the most talent on the "Dancing With the Stars" stage this season are Evan Lysacek and Nicole Scherzinger.And that means that each week it's turning into an all-out battle between the Olympic gold medalist and the Pussy Cat Doll.
On Monday (April 19), it's Scherzinger who edges out Lysacek with a 29/30 for her tango to "Pretty Woman" -- including 10s from both Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. Len Goodman sticks with a 9, even though he declares it her "best dance" and even "the best dance of the season."
Tonioli is especially effusive in his praise, jumping out of his seat to exclaim, "Two players at the top of their game! Riding the fine line between love and hate, bursting with sexual tension!"
Lysacek pulls off a respectable 27/30 (9-9-9) for his rumba to "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" ("Armageddon"). The ice skater is the last to perform, and that means rushed commentary from the judges. Tonioli gives him a "superb," Inaba notes his "tender sophistication," and Goodman doles out a "well done, Evan."
Who do YOU think has more talent? Do you think one of these two will take home the grand prize?
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After the last two stars performed all I could think was, . I hope Evan and Nicole make it to the finals. But the best thing about movie night for me was that there were seven terrific performances tonight and one performance that was so bad I fell off the couch laughing. Kate was so bad I hate to see her go home.
I'm pretty sure if you played what Tony said backwards, you could hear him say, "Help me! please don't vote for us!"
I think Nicole and Evan will be the last two standing celebrity dancers this season. I am rooting for Evan but Nicole is a very tough competitor, so good luck to both of them!!!
i hope nicole will win..she's so great! go nic and derek!!
i hope nicole will win..she's so great! go nic and derek!!
Evan is the best! Hope he wins!
OMG. Nicole was unbelievable....Like seriously. The song wasn't even "tango-able" but they made it happen.....that's impressive stuff....
This is beyond ridiculous; having a person who spent his life doing twists, turns, spins, jumps, transitional moves, and is in his 20's, going against people who are just lucky to be on the dance floor!
@Alan: Nicole studied dance in college so she has an even bigger lead than Evan.
I really enjoyed Evan and Nicole. But especially liked Evan's dance the best. He is did a fantastic job. Dancing and well as performing on Stars on Ice. I felt like he was underscored. I'd say that Nicole is a trained dancer and she is lucky enough to have Derek. But I still thought Evan and Anna's dance was so much better.