Dancing with the Stars Recap: Elimination Night Week Nine

Melissa and Tony were invited back to dance their perfect 30 scoring Samba. And, this time, Melissa’s boob stayed tucked away.

The first safe couple is Gilles and Cheryl, followed by Melissa and Tony.

This week the new wannabe pros were paired with a previous star to see if they can teach as well as they can dance.

First was Afton and Cody Linley dancing the Samba. We don’t know why, but we can’t stand Afton. She makes it too much about her and we don’t dig it. “I thought you did a very good job,” Len offered. “You got the strength out of him,” Bruno agreed. “Your skills really came to light,” Carrie Ann said.

Mayo was paired with Lisa Rinna to dance the Quick Step. We love Mayo! He’s a big ol’ refreshing drink of water. “I have to thank you…you really know how to work it,” Bruno commended. “Sometimes I feel like you guys got just a little out of control,” Carrie Ann admitted. “I thought you did a good job. Well done,” Len offered.

Finally Anna was paired with Maurice Green to dance the Tango. Anna is our second favorite. She’s stoic and professional but can be spunky and fierce. We likey. “With a performance like that, you two could be heading to the semifinals,” Carrie Ann cheered. “Tonight we’re picking which professional brought the most out in their celebrity. Without doubt, you did it, Anna,” Len applauded. “You’re more than a dancer; you’re a miracle worker,” Bruno blurted.

The next safe couple is Shawn and Mark, leaving Lil Kim and Derek and Ty and Chelsie in the bottom two.

And the couple who just barely missed making the semi finals is…

Lil Kim and Derek!

WHAT?!?!!?

We’re SHOCKED!!!

And so was everyone else. Chelsie looked stunned and seemed to mouth “wha?”, Derek said “Wow,” one woman in the audience let out a blood curdling scream and the judges looked stricken.

We fully expected Ty and Chelsie to get the boot.

Not that we want Ty to leave, he’s been the human sunshine of this season, but we NEVER thought Lil Kim and Derek would be sent home before him.

Truly shocking.

Apparently Ty’s just that good. Like he said earlier in the night about his hip wiggling solo, “Mama likes.” And so did the voting audience.

Until next week…

—Sasha Perl-Raver