Welcome to the Thursday Two Questions meme hosted by Blessing Reflections!
One of my favorite TV shows is Dancing with the Stars. The big surprise this week was when Brandi got voted off, keeping Bristol Palin safe and moving her into the final three. Brandi is a natural dancer, whereas Bristol is only beginning to bloom. I must admit, she is by far the most improved on the show but is not equally matched with the other two couples. That being said, we are in the final round with three stars remaining who will claim the dance trophy for Season 11?
My Thursday Two Questions are:
Who was your favorite star on this season from the start?
My favorite star on this season was Kurt Warner. At times, he was a bit all feet and as my son would say, “You could go surfing on him.” but there was a certain charm about the way he performed. I think it’s because of the kind of person he is. He’s just a very likable, all-American kind of guy. He’s a famous quarterback – very athletic and started off as an underdog making it into the big league. This guy worked in a grocery store before trying out for professional football. Doesn’t that sound like a fairy tale or what? He’s a dad of several kids and husband to a beautiful woman. He stands strong in his faith on national TV and not just in church on Sunday mornings. He’s an inspiration. His professional dance partner, Anna Trebunskaya is poised with grace, elegance, enthusiasm, and energy. She’s a pure joy to watch every season. I’d love to see her dance her way to the top in Season 12. Kurt got voted off two weeks ago, and surprisingly he survived that long in the competition. He made significant improvements from the beginning of the show, but not enough to woo the audience to the finals apparently. He was fun to watch and I could tell he was having a wonderful time on the show. Isn’t that a lot of why the stars do it anyhow?
Who is your personal pick to win? I predict Jennifer Grey to take the prestige dance trophy. Forget that she co-starred with Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing in 1987. She has the breeding of two talented Broadway parents, Joel Grey a
nd Jo Wilder who’s accolades include acting, dancing, and choreography. The seed didn’t fall too far from the tree, as the old saying goes. Jennifer has performed her dance routines with near flawless perfection. What amazes me more than her demeanor on the dance floor is her ability to compete despite her chronic neck pain. And a woman who just turned 50 this March, all I can say is, “Wow! You are smoking hot, Jennifer!” A lot of women don’t even look as good as Jennifer does now as when they were in their 20s. I wonder if she’s had Hollywood’s plastic surgeons tucking and snipping on her bod or has she been fortunate to age gracefully? We may never know her secret. Jennifer’s professional dancer is Derek Hough. This young man is personable, sensitive, talented, and fun. He demonstrates his compassion toward his partner every season, as clearly displayed with Jennifer this competition. His playful attitude spills over into his dance style, which makes viewing his routines a joy. He’s light on his feet and has moves like Fred Astaire, but cuter. Jennifer and Derek deserve to take home the trophy. It’s safe to say, I’ll be rooting for this duo next Monday.