Derek really does have Shawn convinced that not doing a traditional dance is useless, doesn't he? Like you can't be creative AND follow the rules at the same time? It doesn't sound daring, it sounds like a big FU to the judges. (Now, there are times I wouldn't mind saying that to them, but there's a difference between a free spirit and being conceited.)

Oy. Well, already used up all my votes for Melissa and Tony. Her samba wasn't REALLY a 30, but still. Shawn already has a mirror ball (and all three couples looked a little tired.)

Okay, I don't know if it's bad audio, sucky singers, or what, but this is the WORST rendition of this song ever. Also, that was a TERRIBLE lift. I have done better skating lifts and I'm an adult ice dancer.

I still don't like contemporary and I'm getting distracted by the Cirque Du Soleil people, but at least Melissa's trained enough to finish her lines and look pretty and make the transitions go well (and I don't know if it's that Tony is older/married or what, but substantially less rolling/rubbing...)