Dancing with the Stars - 7 ª Season

The seventh season of "Dancing with the Stars" kicked off with host Tom Bergeron promising the biggest season ever as the stars would tackle two dances in the first week. It was a battle of old versus young (Cloris Leachman and Cody Linley), big versus small (Warren Sapp and Susan Lucci) and Olympian versus Olympian (Misty May Treanor and Maurice Greene). The dancers had to learn two dances in their first week, performing one each on Monday and Tuesday -- except for one couple that would be eliminated on Tuesday, based on Monday night's vote. One more dancer would be eliminated on Wednesday. The stars are: * "Hannah Montana" star Cody Linley and Julianne Hough * Chef Rocco DiSpirito and Karina Smirnoff * Singer Toni Braxton and Alec Mazo * Olympic sprinter Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke * Model and TV host Brooke Burke and Derek Hough * Actor Ted McGinley and Inna Brayer * Singer Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer * Actress Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas * Comedian Jeffrey Ross and Edyta Sliwinska * Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and Mark Ballas * Soap opera star Susan Lucci and Tony Dovolani * Olympic beach volleyball player Misty May Treanor and Maksim Chmerkovskiy * ex-NFL star Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson Cody & Julianne: Cody introduced himself, saying something people might not know about him is that he likes to be beat-box. (Some things are best kept to one's self). He was paired with Julianne, who said she's "ready to take my title back." Cody admitted it was tough to focus on the dance rather than "Julianne's hotness." Their first dance was the cha cha cha. Judge Len Goodman said they came out "full of confidence." Bruno Tonioli told Cody to focus on his steps, "Channel all that energy and make it work cleanly." Carrie Ann Inaba was stunned that their combined age is "still younger than my age." Scores: 6, 6, and 6. Injury report: Tom let viewers know that in rehearsals, Karina Smirnoff twisted her ankle badly and Jeffrey Ross took a poke in the eye. "We'll tell you how this will effect the show and the competition when we come back," he said. Rocco & Karina: Karina decided to go on with the show despite the bad ankle twist. Rocco struggled with avoiding looking down and keeping his head in place. Even as they got themselves set to dance, Karina was putting Rocco's head in place. Rocco seemed to struggle a bit in spots, and it looked like the ending fell apart just a little. Bruno said it was "a foxtrot on the brink of chaos." Carrie Ann "thought it was really cute." Len said Rocco dances like Len cooks, "Just throw it all in and hope for the best." Scores: 5, 4, and 5, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. "I forgot we had a 4," Bergeron said. Toni & Alec: Toni was excited to be paired with the first season's champion, Alec Mazo. She told him she'd recently been diagnosed with micro vascular angina and decided to do the show as a personal challenge. They danced the cha cha cha. Carrie Ann said the performance was "like we should be in Week 5." Len said it was a good mix of basic cha cha cha movements and clever choreography. Bruno said, "everyone knows I like my divas slinky, sultry, sexy, and you were all those." Scores: 7, 7, and 8, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Maurice & Cheryl: Olympic sprinter Maurice Greene tried to show Cheryl Burke some of his moves, to which she said, "What the hell is that?" They danced the foxtrot. Parts of it seemed like they were in super-slow motion. Len said there were parts that were wild, parts that were wacky and parts that were wonderful. He warned Maurice not to forget, "This isn't a sprint, this competition is a marathon." Bruno said that Maurice has to combined some of his own groove with technical skills. Carrie Ann said the parts that were foxtrot were a little stiff. Scores: 6, 6, and 6. Brooke & Derek: Brooke Burke said that something people might not know about her is that she's a mother of four, including one that was born six months ago. Derek said he was excited about Brooke's legs, because her lines will look great. But she was having trouble remembering her steps and worried she'd forget them while dancing in front of millions of people. They danced the cha cha cha. Carrie Ann said Brooke's body was "totally designed to dance." Bruno said "Brooke is going for broke" and said Len was panting at watching her hip action. Len simply called it the "best dance so far." Scores: 7, 8 and 8, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Ted & Inna: Ted McGinley, who has appeared on dozens of TV shows, including "Married...with Children." He was paired with a newcomer, Inna Brayer. McGinley painted himself as the every man, and dedicated his foxtrot to all the other guys watching the show even though they wanted to watch football. Bruno said "at moments you had the elegance of Cary Grant in 'To Catch a Thief,' and at times you looked like Steve Carell in 'Get Smart.' Len praised his footwork and told him "well done." Carrie Ann said she could tell he was nervous, but that he looked great and needed to relax a bit. Scores: 6, 6, and 6. Lance & Lacey: Lance Bass said that people didn't realized that he was the worst dancer in N-Sync. His partner, Lacey Schwimmer, is a newcomer who said she isn't a typical ballroom dancer. Lance said that since Season 3 actors had taken over the competition, and it's about time entertainers take it back. They danced the cha cha cha. The crowd loved it, and fellow N-Syncer Joey Fatone applauded enthusiastically in the audience. Len said "what you did, you did well. It was young and modern. The problem is, I'm old and traditional. I don't want a hodge-podge of moves." Carrie Ann said it was "hot, hot, hot." Bruno called it edgy and said it was "a cha cha cha for now!" Scores: 8, 6, and 8, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Cloris & Corky: Cloris Leachman proudly introduced herself as the oldest dancer ever, at 82. She was paired with Corky Ballas, a newcomer to the show and father of reigning champ Mark Ballas. They danced the foxtrot. Cloris received a standing ovation from the crowd. She had the crowd and Carrie Ann in stitches as she approached the judges' table after the dance and propped her leg up on the table for Bruno as he gave his remarks. He said she floated on the floor like "Battleship Geriatric-a." She next moved to Len and got on her knees to plead with him for positive remarks. "At your age, I'm surprised how well you danced." She leaned over the table, prompting Len say, "Mind your cleavage." Carrie Ann called Cloris a "golden oldie" and said she loved what she did. As her scores were read, Cloris had the censors working the bleep button, which was pressed at least twice in response to the judges. "And people wonder why I love live television," Bergeron said. Scores: 6, 5, and 5, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Jeffrey & Edyta: Jeffrey suffered a scratched cornea when he took Edyta's finger in the eye during rehearsal. Bergeron said doctors advised Jeffrey not to dance, but he came through like a trooper anyway, and wore an eye patch. He said he was doing "Dancing with the Stars" because "there's no show called 'Eating with the Comedians.'" They danced the cha cha cha after Jeffrey pronounced himself "the cha cha champion." Carrie Ann said the form was bad, the musicality was off and she didn't feel like he was having fun. Bruno said it was kind of a mess. Len said that everyone that comes on to "Dancing with the Stars" is a winner. On his way out, Jeffrey said, "Speaking of ballroom, these pants are very, very tight." Scores: 4, 4, and 4. Kim & Mark: Mark said he was ready for a repeat to his title from last season, and Kim said she was excited to be on the show after being a longtime fan. She worried that her "terrible balance" might hold her back. They danced the fox trot. Len said it was clean and had nice musicality, but "it was a bit cold, there was no chemistry between you." Bruno said Kim is "a treasure trove that everyone would want to explore," but said she has "to make it more available." Apparently Bruno doesn't know about Google. Carrie Ann said she was "happily surprised" but suggested that Kim move her head a little more. Scores: 6, 7, and 6, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Susan & Tony: Susan Lucci sought to shed a bit of her "Erica Kane" image and she danced the cha cha cha with Tony. After it was over, Bruno said she "looked like a lady, a gorgeous lady, but the cha cha cha needs a slut." He said it was too careful and that she should let herself go a bit. Carrie Ann said Susan's body was "banging" in her little red dress. She suggested Susan put on a little weight so she could get stronger. Len reiterated that it was a bit too careful. Then, Susan offered Bruno a slut and came over and seductively tossed herself into his arms. Scores: 5, 5, and 5. Misty & Maksim: Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor said she missed the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing because she couldn't wait to get back to start rehearsing for "Dancing." She wanted to prove that she's more than just a jock. She danced the foxtrot with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who returned after taking a season off. Carrie Ann said she'd never seen someone attempt the foxtrot with so much intensity, which is good. But she suggested that she doesn't need to "muscle" everything. Len disagreed, saying it had "an elegance about it." Bruno said she needed to make sure she kept her balance on turns. Scores: 6, 8, and 7, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Warren & Kym: Warren Sapp said his only dancing experience was sack celebration dances on the football field. His partner Kym Johnson said once she got over his size, she had to get him to show some moves. The crowd was into it as they danced the cha cha cha and Warren moved with surprising ease. Bergeron said "there's something about the NFL and ballroom dancing." Len said Warren is a "great big bundle of joy" and called it "great entertainment." Carrie Ann said it was great to end the night on such a positive note. Bruno said, "Big boys can dance" and praised him for being so light on his feet. Scores: 7, 7, and 7. SCOREBOARD: Brooke & Derek, 23 Toni & Alec, 22 Lance & Lacey, 22 Warren & Kym, 21 Misty & Maks, 21 Kim & Mark, 19 Cloris & Corky, 19 Cody & Julianne, 18 Maurice & Cheryl, 18 Ted & Inna, 18 Susan & Tony, 15 Rocco & Karina, 14 Jeffrey & Edyta, 12

After a wild opening night, "Dancing with the Stars" offered up the second installment in a three-night season premiere on Tuesday. One couple would be eliminated based on the vote from Monday night's performances and the remaining 12 would perform, but it would be a while before viewers would find out who was going home. Let's get to the action... Lance & Lacey: The first couple deemed, in no particular order, safe to perform were Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer. Lance talked about how Monday night's experience just flashed by and Lacey showed off her nontraditional teaching methods, telling Lance to dance like a Transformer or a gingerbread man or a dog peeing on a fire hydrant. They danced the quickstep. Judge Len Goodman said they moved well around the floor, but he didn't like their posture or holds. Bruno Tonioli said the couple was "incredible quality." Carrie Ann Inaba said she was very entertained, "but I wasn't really impressed." Scores: 7, 6, and 8, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Misty & Maks: Misty May-Treanor and Maksim Chmerkovskiy were the next couple deemed safe. Maks struggled to get Misty into the sexiness of the mambo. He said she had legs like Stacy Kiebler, but he had to teach her how to use them. She vowed to "shake what my momma gave me." Carrie Ann said that Misty's strong attack on her movements were great. Len said he was surprised that an athlete could perform like that and called her brave to do so much solo work. Bruno mostly praised them, but suggested that Misty relax her arms a bit in the future. Scores: 7, 7, and 7. Maurice & Cheryl: Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke were next to be safe. Maurice was excited to shake his hips with the mambo and Cheryl had to keep him on task and make him clear about the rules. The fused some styles into the mambo, even including a bit of "The Worm" into the routine. Bruno called it "dynamic, energetic, exuberant." Carrie Ann said the transitions were very smooth and she loved that the music pumps through Maurice's body. Len said there were good things to come from Maurice, but said he didn't want to see "The Worm" (or, "The Free Willy Step," as he called it). Scores: 7, 7, and 7. Brooke & Derek: Brooke Burke and Derek Hough were the next couple safe. Brooke "boobies" kept getting in the way as they weren't supposed to touch Derek's chest during the quickstep. They used her baby in a sling to practice establishing that space during rehearsal. Len said he didn't like to repeat himself from the previous night, but he did anyway, saying, "Best dance so far." Bruno said it was "sen-sa-tion-al." Carrie Ann said she was blown away. "Last night was great, but tonight was fantastic." Scores: 9, 8, and 9, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Cloris & Corky: Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas were the next couple told they were safe. Cloris vowed to get better scores on the mambo ... or else she'd punch the judges in the face. She said, "I understand that I'm older than the mambo, which is a strike to the heart." Corky mostly danced around Cloris, but the crowd loved it, nonetheless. Cloris had slipped each of the judges a $10 bill for 10s. Carrie Ann said she believed entertainment was hugely important in the competition, and gave her points for that. Len praised Corky for doing a fantastic job. Bruno said he'd never seen a mambo like this one. Scores: 6, 5, and 5, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Toni & Alec: Toni Braxton and Alec Mazo were safe next and Toni was pumped. She struggled in rehearsal to get through the quickstep without losing her breath, due to her heart disease. Alex tried to give her breathing tips to help her along. She made it through. Bruno said Toni had all the qualities of a fine champagne. Carrie Ann praised her natural quality and the couple's chemistry. Len said "there was beautiful movement across the floor." He said there were a couple flaws, including a "funny head," but it was good overall. Scores: 8, 7, and 8, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Warren & Kym: An excited Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson found out they were up next. Warren struggled with the quickstep, saying at one point during rehearsal, "That is so damn awkward, who the hell thought of that?" Kym said, "He's simply not built for the quickstep." He vowed not to quit, saying, "Fat boy's gonna get this." Len said it was a tough dance and "for entertainment, it was fantastic" but said the technique was a mess. Bruno said it was "a ton of fun." Carrie Ann said she was amazed and didn't miss a step. Scores: 7, 7, and 8, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Ted & Inna: Ted McGinley and Inna Brayer got the good news next. Ted said that when he first heard the music for his mambo, he just started moving. "The mambo is my dance," he said, confidentially. Carrie Ann said there was a bit of awkwardness to the way he moved. Len said he did a very commendable mambo. Bruno told Ted to listen to the music and go with the rhythm. Scores: 6, 6, and 7, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Cody & Julianne: Cody Linley and Julianne Hough were up next and would dance the quickstep. Julianne said that her past partners all needed to loosen up a bit, but Cody, probably because of his age, needed to tighten up a bit. Bruno loved it, but suggested a little more control and they'd get even better. Carrie Ann said the quickstep was from one of the most difficult dances in the competition and said that Cody "went from being a boy to a man." Len said he controlled himself well and did a great job. Scores: 8, 7, and 8, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. Rocco & Karina: Rocco DiSpirito and Karina Smirnoff lived to see another dance. In rehearsal, Rocco struggled to move his hips. "If you can't move your hips, you can't do the mambo," Karina said. They worked on it, but could they cook up a good performance? Karina danced with her ankle wrapped after twisting it badly during rehearsals for Monday night's performance. Len said it was "much better" than the night before. Bruno called him the "Italian Stallion" and said he'd never seen such a change. Carrie Ann said it was "super sexy." Scores: 7, 7, and 7. Susan & Tony: Susan Lucci and Tony Dovolani survived getting just 15 points from the judges and made it through for another performance. Susan was disappointed in her Monday performance and said she'd done better in rehearsals. Susan, a perfectionist, was hard on herself in rehearsals. They danced the quickstep. Carrie Ann said that was the Susan Lucci she expected to see. Len said, just as he'd predicted, the ballroom style was more in Susan's wheelhouse. Bruno called her "my fair lady." Scores: 7, 7, and 8, from Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno, respectively. And the loser is...: With only two couples remaining, it was time to reveal -- in no particular order -- who was going home. Jeffrey Ross and Edyta Sliwinska got the news they didn't want, leaving the competition after just one dance. Summing up his performance, comedian Jeffrey said he was "more ha ha ha than cha cha cha." Kim & Mark: Kim Kardashian and Mark Ballas were safe and were set to perform the mambo, which scared Kim. She was worried because everyone would expect her to know how to shake her infamous butt. Mark helped bring her out of her shell and Kim promised a "bootylicious" mambo. Bruno said Kim is "gorgeous but you're driving me crazy" because she didn't know how to use her assets. Len said that Kim put it in everyone's minds that she wasn't going to be sexy, and that Mark had to over-dance to make it look good, which put things out of balance. Carrie Ann defender Kim, saying she had to wait all night to find out she had to dance and acknowledged that Kim had no performing experience. Scores: 6, 6, and 6. SCOREBOARD: Brooke & Derek, 26 Toni & Alec, 23 Cody & Julianne, 23 Warren & Kym, 22 Susan & Tony, 22 Lance & Lacey, 21 Misty & Maks, 21 Maurice & Cheryl, 21 Rocco & Karina, 21 Ted & Inna, 19 Kim & Mark, 18 Cloris & Corky, 16

The "Dancing with the Stars" premiere week event finally drew to a close with the third consecutive episode on Wednesday, a one-hour results show that would boot the second of the 13 couples that started the competition on Monday night. The pros kicked off the night with a group routine to Queen's "Under Pressure." To the recap: Toni Braxton led the highlight reel with her quick step, followed by Warren Sapp, who impressed everyone with his lightness on his feet. " In the middle of the pack were Lance Bass and Ted McGinley. "You can guarantee we're going to work hard," McGinley said. "I may not be the most talented, but I'm going to work hardest." Misty May Treanor and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy were OK with the 21 score that landed them in the middle of the pack. Maurice Greene was just as happy with his 21, shouting, "winner, winner, chicken dinner!" Rocco DiSpirito finally got his hips loosened up to the point that his partner Karina Smirnoff said she got whiplash from his hip action. Susan Lucci found her groove in ballroom with a rockin' quickstep. "I really felt like I was flying," Susan said. Cody went from being a boy to a man with a distinguished quick step and showed off a deeper voice to prove the point. But others were left near the bottom of the pack, including Cloris Leachman, who has raised more eyebrows than judges' points with her antics the first two nights. Kim's bootylicious mambo fell flat. But Brooke Burke stole the show with what judge Len Goodman the best dance so far. To the results...: In no particular order, the first couple revealed as safe was Brooke & Derek. Also continuing on to next week were Kim & Mark. Welcome back: Since Jeffrey Ross and Edyta Sliwinska got voted off before they could show off the quick step that they'd spent five weeks learning, they got a chance to perform it Wednesday. More results...: The next couple continuing to the next round was Cloris & Corky. That meant that the judges' two lowest scorers were safe, which could make for an interesting finish. Be our guest...: Jesse McCartney performed, and Adam Carolla did a man-on-the-street feature about the show, summing it up with, "People love 'Dancing with the Stars' ... and it didn't do enough for my career to get me out of this gig." The Jonas Brothers stopped by to perform a bit later. More good news: Another safe couple, in no particular order, was ... Maurice & Cheryl. Later, Misty & Maks were deemed safe, followed by Warren & Kym. Later, Susan & Tony got word that they were safe, followed by Rocco & Karina. Then there were four: Cody & Julianne, Toni & Alec, Ted & Inna, and Lance & Lacey remained, with the assurance that one of them would go home. The first couple safe was ... Lance & Lacey. The next couple safe was Cody & Julianne. That left Toni & Alec and Ted & Inna. The couple going home was ... Ted & Inna. That meant Toni & Alec would live to see another week. "I was looking forward to dancing more," Ted said. "I'm one of the guys, I guess I'll always be one of the guys." Ted looked a little disappointed as he realized it was the end of the road.

Because of the special Wednesday episode in the premiere week of "Dancing with the Stars," the couples had one less day to learn and practice this week's performances, which were the rumba or paso doble. Judge Len Goodman said the second week was tougher than premiere week, so he was "fearing the worst, but I'm hoping for the best." He said he was hoping to be surprised. Toni & Alec: Toni Braxton had to settle a deal she'd made with partner Alec Mazo. He'd promised to sing a bit so he could experience being out of his comfort zone, so he sang -- if you can call it that -- her song "Unbreak My Heart" at a karaoke bar. The danced the rumba. First, host Tom Bergeron gave Alec a "2" for his singing during the intro. Len said it was a very good job. Bruno Tonioli said he absolutely loved it. Carrie Ann Inaba said Toni moved like she sings, but penalized the couple for two lifts. Scores: 7, 8, and 8, from Carrie Ann, Len, and Bruno, respectively. Total: 23. Brooke & Derek: Early front-runner Brooke Burke realized the bar was set high with her impressive first week. Partner Derek Hough tried to tap into some aggression inside Brooke and took her to a karate instructor to get there. In a flowing red dress with a big flower in her hair, Brooke spiraled around the floor. Carrie Ann said she was "truly mesmerized," but said that Brooke was just a bit off balance. Len said it was "controlled" and that he loved the best bit. Bruno said there were moments of "breath-taking artistry" and said it was unbelievable that she could keep up with the timing of the difficult dance. Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24. Rocco & Karina: Chef Rocco DiSpirito struggled to capture the romance and emotion of the rumba, so he cooked for his partner Karina Smirnoff so he could show off his romanticism in the kitchen. His dance was a bit of a mess, though, the judges agreed. He was a bit stiff and didn't move gracefully around the floor. Bruno said "the stallion has run out of juice." He said "the throbbing, pulsating Latin lover wasn't there." Carrie Ann said she was sad to criticize Rocco because he "wasn't quite with the sway." Len said there were "more tears than cheers." Scores: 5, 6, and 5, from Carrie Ann, Len, and Bruno, respectively. Total: 16. Lance & Lacey: Lance Bass and his partner Lacey Schwimmer tried to balance their desire to be fresh and new, but traditional enough for Len's old-fashioned tastes. There was more than a little irony -- one more than a few levels -- as Lance danced to the song "I Kissed a Girl," which is about a girl kissing a girl. They ended their paso doble with a full-blown smooch that caught everyone off guard and sent shockwaves around the studio. Len called them out on their effort, saying, "I know your game" and pointed out that they tried to "keep the old boy happy" with some traditional moves "and then do a load of stuff that has no relationship to the paso doble." Carrie Ann said she loved it and that she hadn't seen anything like that before. Bruno said it was good but they didn't keep the paso doble style going throughout. Scores: 7, 6, and 7, from Carrie Ann, Len, and Bruno, respectively. Total: 20. Kim & Mark: Kim Kardashian failed to make the most out of her assets by not shaking her rump enough for the mambo. She promised to bring more to fire to the rumba. Partner Mark Ballas called upon Kim's recent experience with The Pussycat Dolls. Kim said she'd always had a sultry side, but didn't have the confidence to bring it out. The judges thought she again came up short. Bruno said it was "colder and more distant than Siberia." He told her to "grab the character and sell it." Len said he was disappointed because he thinks Kim has more potential than she's shown. Carrie Ann suggested that she watch her dances on tape because she felt like she'd seen the same dance three times. Scores: 6, 6, and 5, from Carrie Ann, Len, and Bruno, respectively. Total: 17. Misty & Maksim: Misty May-Treanor said she knew all about the attack from her experience on the volleyball court, and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy tried to channel that intensity into their paso doble. He said there wasn't enough time for him to be nice about her mistakes, and Misty said that Maks had been really hard on her. The judges were impressed with the challenge Maks had given Misty, especially for a short rehearsal week. Carrie Ann said it was one of the more ambitious routines Maks had ever given a partner. She loved it, but suggested Misty work on her shoulders and technique. Bruno said he loved her energy but also said she needs to work on her finesse. Len said it was a "very, very good attempt at a paso doble." But he also wanted them to connect a bit more. Scores: 7, 7, and 7. Total: 21. Maurice & Cheryl: Former Olympic sprinter Maurice Greene has quickly become known for bringing a fun vibe to his dances. Partner Cheryl Burke took him to a belly dancing show so he could learn how to move his hips. Len said "you talk the talk, but you don't dance the dance." Carrie Ann said the choreography held him back and she wanted to see him let his energy out. Bruno said he was surprised because Maurice was "rough and clanky." Scores: 7, 6, and 6, from Carrie Ann, Len, and Bruno, respectively. Total: 19. Cloris & Corky: Cloris Leachman got serious, at least for a little while, with her take on the paso doble with partner Corky Ballas. "Don't tell me, I already know," Cloris told the judges as she approached the. "Surreal" is what Bruno called it. Len said it was "a lovely traditional dance with traditional music." He praised her solo spins. Carrie Ann said only that "I hope when I'm 82, I'm half the woman you are." She didn't want to talk about the dance "because I want to keep it happy." Carrie Ann went on to say that she missed Cloris' humor and wit. Scores: 5, 5, and 5. Total: 15. Susan & Tony: Susan Lucci was working a coast-to-coast rehearsal schedule because of filming on "All My Children," but she and partner Tony Dovolani worked through the challenges to get their rumba together. Tony let his shirt fly open just a bit, prompting Carrie Ann to quip "nice chest ... Tony." She also said Susan "transported us to somewhere else" and called it "very smooth, very elegant." Bruno said it was a very good rumba, but that Susan still has to go for it, like a cougar. Len said he didn't like it when Tony exposed himself, but praised Susan for acting the part. Scores: 7, 7, and 7. Total: 21. Warren & Kym: After a pretty solid start, Warren Sapp tried to tap back into the intensity of his football playing days for his paso doble. Partner Kym Johnson played the role of coach in the scenario. The couple did a "Matrix"-style routine, complete with long, black trench coats. Len said it had a "lovely, dark, menacing feel to it." He called it "intense and excellent." Carrie Ann loved it and called it "fantastic." Bruno called it "big, bold, heroic" and praised Warren for the way he moved his feet, given his size. Scores: 8, 8, and 8. Total: 24. Cody & Julianne: Cody Linley's short attention span presented a challenge for partner Julianne Hough, who eventually asked him to get serious because they were short on time. He worried he didn't have enough experience to pull off the romantic rumba. Bruno said Cody was "like a kid in a candy store," referring to Julianne as "mouth-watering merchandise." He told Cody to focus his performance a little more. Len said the performance lacked a bit of polish and finesse because of the short week. Carrie Ann called it "age-appropriate" and "innocent" and she liked that. Scores: 7, 7, and 7. Total: 21. SCOREBOARD: Brooke & Derek, 24 Warren & Kym, 24 Toni & Alec, 23 Susan & Tony, 21 Cody & Julianne, 21 Misty & Maks, 21 Lance & Lacey, 20 Maurice & Cheryl, 19 Kim & Mark, 17 Rocco & Karina, 16 Cloris & Corky, 15

Eleven couples remained just two weeks into the seventh season of "Dancing with the Stars," and one more couple would find out Tuesday night if their dance card was up. To the encore: Judge Len Goodman said the judges were in agreement in wanting to see Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson perform their paso doble once more. To the scoreboard: Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas were at the bottom, leaving Corky to wonder, "They wanted you to be funny? This dance is not funny. It's powerful and dramatic." "I thought I was hilarious," Cloris replied. Rocco DiSpirito and Karina Smirnoff were in 10th, but Rocco said it has "no impact" on the amount of fun he's having. Kim Kardashian and Mark Ballas were in ninth place and they both thought they'd have a higher score. In eighth place were Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke, leaving Maurice to say, "We're going to come back next week and improve on the 19." Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer were in seventh with 20 points. "You know what?" Lacey said. "Let them (the judges) disagree with you. Let's see what America has to say." Tied for fourth were Misty May-Treanor, Susan Lucci & Tony Dovolani, and Cody Linley & Julianne Hough. Toni Braxton & Alec Mazo were dancing for joy with their third place finish, while Brooke Burke & Derek Hough and Warren & Kym were tied for first. To the results: In no particular order, the first two couples who would live to see another round were: Toni & Alec and Rocco & Karina. Rocco and Karina, in particular, looked stunned. Be our guest: Jessica Simpson stopped by to perform her current single "Come on Over." Jenna Dewan of "Step Up" and Carmit Bachar, a former Pussycat Doll, later showed up to perform. Simpson came back later to sing "Angel." More results: The next couple safe was "those crazy kids," as host Tom Bergeron said, Cody & Julianne. The next safe couple was Brooke & Derek. Globetrotters: There was an interesting vignette following the weekly journey of judges Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman, who are judges on both the American and British versions of "Dancing with the Stars." After filming the Monday and Tuesday shows in America, they board an 11-hour flight to the U.K., film two shows there and head back to the States on Saturday night. Back to the results: The next couple sent to safety was Susan & Tony. After a piece about the red room, where the contestants can let loose and Rocco is always on his phone, Warren & Kym became the next couple definitely moving on. Joining them were Maurice & Cheryl. The big finish: Lance & Lacey, Cloris & Corky, Kim & Mark, and Misty & Maks were the final four couples left on the stage awaiting word. The next couple safe was ... Lance & Lacey. Joining them in safety were Misty & Maks. That left Kim & Mark and Cloris & Corky -- not necessarily the bottom two, but ensuring that the father-and-son rivalry would come to an end. The couple leaving the competition were ... Kim & Mark.