Melissa Rycroft, Ty Murray face elimination in Week 10 of 'Dancing with the Stars'

Tonight's cast culling has all the earmarks of predictability. But as Lil' Kim's early exit last week proves, "Dancing with the Stars" isn't always predictable. Though it most likely is this week. Plus it was wonderfully light on filler.

In a bit of a change, Raphael Saadiq opens the show with his very Old School Motown flavored "100-Yard Dash." I love this new vibe from him and Raphael, his band, and quartet of back-up dancers put on a great show. Woo!

After the recap, we get a commercial break and then the encore dance - Shawn Johnson & Mark's Argentine Tango. I dug it just as much tonight as last night.

As is the custom at this stage, we get some past champs - Brooke Burke, Helio Castroneves, and Drew Lachey - to weigh in on the Final Four. I still find Brooke to be bland but I'm sure she's a lovely girl.

Next up, our potential pro finalists will be teaming up with show regulars to choreograph and perform two numbers. Mayo Alanen & Kym are first up with their Tango to the "Addam's Family" Tango piece. Kym's dress is fierce. I really liked his choreography and that it was something that a celeb could conceivably do. It wasn't as fiery as it could've been but that's open to interpretation. Len says it epitomized what he likes about Ballroom, Bruno says he provides a great frame for his partners, and Carrie Ann is impressed by his dynamic yet traditional choreography but wants to see a little more personality in the next number.

Anna Demidova & Maks perform a Quickstep next to "It's Almost Like Being In Love." Fab choreography from Anna - it covered the floor like nobodies business, was high energy, and had a ton of personality. She might win this round. Bruno loved that her technique was "magnificent" and that she performed so well. Carrie Ann agrees, adding that any celeb would be lucky to be her partner. Len says she brought the best out of Maks.

We've past the thrity-minute mark and nary a single result. The "Design A Dance" number is up next, featuring costumes designed by contest winner Rebecca Farmer. It's a Quickstep to "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" featuring audience selected pros Lacey, Julianne, Mark, and Derek. I'm not surprised by the choices, honestly. Great job on the rip-away costumes, Rebecca. And my, that was a crazy number. In a good way. Lots of energy, lots of personality. Four thumbs up.

Mayo & Kym return with a Cha Cha to "Shake Your Groove Thing" by Peaches and Herb. I scrunch my nose at giving him a Disco song, a classic "DwtS" trap, but I've got to give it up to Mayo for keeping focused and not falling prey to it. It was fun and well choreographed. Carrie Ann thinks his a great dancer but doesn't know if he's versatile character-wise. Len didn't dig this, which I was expecting, but says he's a great choreographer. Bruno agrees and gives the tip to be very careful when to take chances since the judges can be fickle. I'm a little perturbed because it's almost as if the producers wanted to sabotage him by giving him one of the most Disco of Disco Era songs. They might as well have given him "Stayin' Alive."

Immediately following is Anna & Maks with their Samba. I don't know what the song is but it's pretty terrible. At least it's a more legit Samba song. I wasn't feeling this number as much. Sure, it had a lot of personality but I think I was just put off by the crappy cover song. Len says if she's not in next season, he'll "show his bum at the supermarket." Bruno called her a "stunner." Carrie Ann wants to see more of her.

Ok, so after fifty-one-minutes, we get to the results. At least it wasn't all filler like last night. Gilles Marini & Cheryl are the first couple officially in the final followed by Shawn Johnson & Mark. Yay!

Now it's down to just Melissa Rycroft & Tony and Ty Murray & Chelsie, though they're "not necessarily" the Bottom Two. After a some sunshiny, time-killing words from Bruno and Len, it's revealed that Ty & Chelsie have fallen just short of the finals.

After a few parting thoughts from Ty, host Tom Bergeron tells him that it's not always about the steps, but about the total entertainment package. And he and Chelsie were the total package. Their last dance is to "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye."

Yay for Ty but it was time him to go. I'd be happy with either potential pro and kind of hope both of them get on. But I'm fairly sure Anna's the show's favorite. Are you kind of irritated that they gave Mayo a Disco song for his Cha Cha? Excited for the finale? And, a week early, have any wish-lists for next season?