Season 12, Episode 2 - Recap

The show starts with the dancers and pros coming out. Kristie Alley & Maksim, Mike Catherwood & Lacey, Chris Jericho & Cheryl, Chelsea Kane & Mark, Sugar Ray Leonard & Anna, Ralph Macchio & Karina, Petra Nemcova & Dmitry, Romeo & Chelsie, Hines Ward & Kym, Kendra Wilkinson & Louis, and Wendy Williams & Tony are in it to win it. Tom and Brooke come out and tell that 23 Million people tuned in last week and the scores from last week and this week are going to count to their grand total.

First up are Sugar Ray & Anna. This week they are going to do the Jive and Anna says that she is going to put in her favorite boxing moves in the dance. He is going to come out with Pizaz and this week he is going to show it. They come out and they have a lot of fun, but it is not that polished. Len says that on the performance, they are in jeopardy because he doesn’t want to say negative things, but says that it lacked refinement. Bruno says that it was pleasant to watch, but needed more technique. Carrie Ann says that he was engaged in it, but agrees with Len and says that the lower half was not crisp like his jabs were. They get their scores: Carrie Ann with a 6, Len with a 5 and Bruno with a 6. Total score combined with last week is 34/60.

Next up are Kendra & Louis and they get into their rehearsals. Kendra tries to get the moves down, but is having issues of relaxing. She says that she feels like a boy and everyone thinks that she is that Playboy girl who is confident. She has a moment during rehearsals. Dancing the quick Step, they come out and have a lot of expression and they put their touch on it. Tom tells that she didn’t look like a boy. Bruno says that it is tough being a lady and says that she was tight and that she was trying too hard. Carrie Ann says that she was good at learning the choreography and she says that there was a newfound boost of confidence. Len says that her posture was good and bad. He says that overall she did a good job. They get their scores: Carrie Ann with a 7, Len with a 6 and Bruno with a 6. Total score combined with last week is 37/60.

Chelsea & Mark are up and Mark is going to push the boundaries so that they can avoid getting eliminated this week. They come out dancing the Jive and they mix theatrics to their act and it is amazingly well done. Carrie Ann says that she loves choreography like that, but this week was not. She says that there was little Jive. Len says that there was not enough Jive content. Bruno liked it. He says that it was good. The jive could have been sharper. They get their scores: Carrie Ann with a 6, Len with a 5 and Bruno with a 7. Total score combined with last week is 39/60. Mark backs up his Jive content in the dance.

Chris & Cheryl are next and this week they are doing the Quick Step. Chris says that he wants to be the perfect frame for Cheryl. They come out and they do a great job in their dancing
Chris gives Len his hat and Len says that he takes his hat off to him and says that he thought that it was going to be horrible, but says that it was great. Bruno says that he couldn’t believe it and it was amazing. Carrie Ann says that he was light on his feet and it was great. They get their scores: Carrie Ann with an 8, Len with a 7 and Bruno with an 8. Total score combined with last week is 42/60.

Next up are Petra & Dmitry and they get into the rehearsals and Petra is a little scared to do the tricks that are in the Jive. Dmitry takes Petra to a trampoline and tells her to practice falling so that she is not scared at all. They polish their moves up and they come out and they do the Jive. She lands the moves and was very hard for her. Bruno says that went from Uptown Girl to Floosie in an instant. Carrie Ann says that she is so pretty and her performance was good, but needs to work on the lower half a little. Petra kisses all the judges. They get their scores: Carrie Ann with a 6, Len with a 6 and Bruno with a 6. Total scores combined with last week is 36/60.

Kristie & Maksim are up now and they are going to be dancing the Quick Step. During rehearsal, she feels like she is chasing a train. She gets frustrated a little and asks about the skinny girls and Maksim says that she needs to relax. They come out and have a lot of fun. Kristie loses a step and Maksim and Kristie kiss. Carrie Ann says that Kristie is in her element and so is in tune with everything. She says that there was a little trip up, but fabulous. Len says that it was good, but not great. Bruno says that she doesn’t have to worry about the weight when she has talent. They get their scores: Carrie Ann with a 7, Len with a 6 and Bruno with a 7. Total score combined with last week is 43/60.

Next up are Mike & Lacey and Mike gives Lacey flowers for being bad last week. His goofiness is a result to show that he is scared a little. However he is determined not to come in last place. They come out with the Jive and they are trying to show that they can do better. They have a blast. Len says that it was better than last week. He was all over the place, but he liked it. Bruno says that sometimes that his kicks her good, but needs to keep it up. Carrie Ann says that the kicks were good, but it was a little less turned in. They get their scores: Carrie Ann with a 6, Len with a 5 and Bruno with a 6. Total score combined with last week is 30/60.

Romeo and Chelsie are up now and this week they are going to do the Quick Step. Romeo is trying to flirt with Chelsie and she tries to get him to be a gentleman instead of a flirt. They come out on the floor and have a lot of fun. It is really good. Bruno says that Romeo is the one to watch and loved it all. He needs to improve on the posture, but has what it takes. Carrie Ann says that he needs to work on his posture when he is formal, but liked it. Len says that was the best of the night. They get their scores: Carrie Ann with a 7, Len with an 8 and Bruno with an 8. Total score combined with last week is 42/60.

Wendy & Tony are next and they get down to rehearsals and Wendy says that she is not comfortable with her boobs bounce around and she is going to bring her personality. Dancing the Quick Step, they come out and she shows that she has a lot more attitude now. Carrie Ann thanks her and says that it had a lot of personality. She lost a little steam in the middle, but it was good. Len says that it was better than last week. Bruno says that it is good to see the real Wendy. They get their scores: Carrie Ann with a 6, Len with a 5 and Bruno with a 6. Total scores combined with last week is 31/60.

Next are Ralph & Karina and Ralph is having issues getting the moves. He has his kids come in and critique him on his dancing and they think that it is good. They come out dancing the Jive and they are great in their moves. Len says that it was ok and too much overdid it. He liked it though. Bruno says that he has a huge likability factor. He says that the kicks were not as sharp. He says that there is work, but he is pleasing. Carrie Ann says that he needs to be sharper, but says that it was good. They get their scores: Carrie Ann with a 7, Len with a 7 and Bruno with a 7. Total score combined with last week is 45/60.

Last up are Hines & Kym and they he wants to move in on the dancing competition. They teach each other their slang and have fun in rehearsal. They come out with the Quick Step and have a lot of fun with their dance moves. Bruno says that he was a full time dancer and the fine details were gr6at. Carrie Ann says that Hines is the new twinkle toes. Len says that his frame was terrific and well done. They get their scores: Carrie Ann with an 8, Len with a 7 and Bruno with an 8. Total score combined with last week is 44/60. With every done performing, it is up to the audience and the judges to see who is going home tomorrow night!

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