DWTS Season 20 - Episode Discussion - *Spoilers - Sleuthing*

Max64 wrote:^^  I'm loving Robert and Kym too!^^  I've been voting for them, especially last night since his score was so low, I just really enjoy watching him, he seems to be having such a good time and that's what makes the show for me. I wish I could SC that scene back stage from last week, but I can't access the episode yet

sara11 wrote:Riker and Allison were awesome, loved their dance!! Also liked Rumer and Nastia. Chris just needs to go home, his footwork has never been good. Would much rather watch Patti who will keep on despite not wanting to, for the sake of her partner.

cindebugg wrote:People put too much emphasis on these little tiffs.  It's not like Chris and Witney are the first couple to get frustrated with one another.  Their little dust up was nothing compared to what we've seen before on this show.  I don't think this has been the best week for them.  It seems they had to change their dance a little bit and Chris is now dealing with 2 injuries and he was limping and looked to be in some pain last night.

I don't believe either of them are ready to leave the competition.  The pros are paid per episode so if she and Chris go her income takes a nose dive.  If she was "over it" I don't believe she would have tweeted voting info last night.

Bet2Win wrote:Don't argue with me!  Really?  She's trying to teach him the steps, he acted like he was the pro and she the student. Rude and condescending.  Run, Whit, run.  

Rolly wrote:

cindebugg wrote: People put too much emphasis on these little tiffs.  It's not like Chris and Witney are the first couple to get frustrated with one another.  Their little dust up was nothing compared to what we've seen before on this show.  I don't think this has been the best week for them.  It seems they had to change their dance a little bit and Chris is now dealing with 2 injuries and he was limping and looked to be in some pain last night.

I don't believe either of them are ready to leave the competition.  The pros are paid per episode so if she and Chris go her income takes a nose dive.  If she was "over it" I don't believe she would have tweeted voting info last night.

ITA I find it interesting that the preview of them before each dance puts a totally different emphasis on the couples. Why do they show all playful and positive interactions with some couples and the conflict and frustrations with the others? I would imagine each of the couples have had frustrations at some point or another but they don't show this for everyone....wonder why?!? I still think Chris is doing a great job considering he has no dance experience and he has had some injuries. Patti should be next to go IMO. I thought Chris did a better job last night than Robert...both of them seem to be trying very hard.

MVMom39forever wrote:^^I bet Chris is one of those guys who pretty much sailed easily through life with his good looks, athleticism at football, adoration of three sisters and built-in passion for family business right in his backyard so no need to interview/get rejected. !

So, it looks like he's finally met his match with ballroom dancing. As my kids LOVE to hear me say (or on second thought, do NOT ): What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. So, hang in there Chris!!

I think the experience on DWTS is making him tougher and learn more about himself. BUT, as said above, he is his own worst enemy and gets too much in his head when he needs to work more on having fun and actually listening (vs. putting up wall). Nobody enjoys criticism - especially on national TV - and I think that's chipping away at him. Poor guy face twitches when he's uncomfortable.

I didn't say it very well my first go round but I got the impression last night that Miss Patti was essentially telling her fans, "okay, time for me to go!" with her knee and the very limited amount of content that Gentleman Tony (my DWTS crush for years) put in.

So it should be Patti (for her sake) next and then Chris (for his sanity's sake). Either that or put Alfonso permanently in his classroom to help him lighten up. I just don't think that he and Witney are well matched. He needs someone older/firmer with him yet at same time more patient. On a recent interview something was said about Witney being on his farm (to meet one of his friends) and she just laughed and said something like, "No way you'll get me on a farm!"  

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Rolly wrote:

cindebugg wrote:People put too much emphasis on these little tiffs.  It's not like Chris and Witney are the first couple to get frustrated with one another.  Their little dust up was nothing compared to what we've seen before on this show.  I don't think this has been the best week for them.  It seems they had to change their dance a little bit and Chris is now dealing with 2 injuries and he was limping and looked to be in some pain last night.

I don't believe either of them are ready to leave the competition.  The pros are paid per episode so if she and Chris go her income takes a nose dive.  If she was "over it" I don't believe she would have tweeted voting info last night.

ITA I find it interesting that the preview of them before each dance puts a totally different emphasis on the couples. Why do they show all playful and positive interactions with some couples and the conflict and frustrations with the others? I would imagine each of the couples have had frustrations at some point or another but they don't show this for everyone....wonder why?!? I still think Chris is doing a great job considering he has no dance experience and he has had some injuries. Patti should be next to go IMO. I thought Chris did a better job last night than Robert...both of them seem to be trying very hard.

mindless wrote:Witney wasn't saying his breath was stinky, that's just the mental image she's using to illustrate correct head position in ballroom. You're supposed to look away and Chris keeps struggling with that. And I totally agree with her that he needs to learn the right posture and arms and head position with the steps, because once you learn something the wrong way, it's that much harder to learn it again the right way. And no, it's not all new to him at this point anymore. They've been dancing together for 7 weeks now everyday, so he should have some basics down by now. That's all she was saying and he snapped at her. I get that he's frustrated but he's his own worst enemy really.