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

kdawng wrote:

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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i think at first he thought he really had a shot. And i read an interview with fiancee Whitney a few weeks ago that said she thought he would be Top 3.  i don't think anyone else ever thought that!  He doesn't have natural dance moves and isn't a natural performer.  But he should realize he can't win, he just needs to have fun.   and don't snap at a 21 year old that's trying to help you.  I think he lost alot of votes doing that from the non-bachelor lovin folks (if they were voting for him in the first place)

cindebugg wrote:

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.

I'm aware she wasn't saying it in the literal sense. I think her problem was in the delivery.  She had a little attitude for whatever reason during that rehearsal.   TPTB just chose not to show that in the edit.  Yes, he snapped at her and he shouldn't have.  Still don't see why Whitney should run over it.  Whoever said, Love means never having to say your sorry did the world a huge disservice.

Whatever, they seem to be over it.  Pap Henri asked Chris if he had kissed and made up with Witney.  He said, No kissing and laughed. He said they took a couple of minutes and hugged it out.

veg_out wrote:Halfway through the season! To be honest, I'm not wowed yet by the dancing aside from a few standouts: Robert's waltz, Riker's samba and paso, Willow's contemporary and foxtrot, Rumer's salsa, Noah's AT, and Nastia's AT. Of that group, at this point, I think that it'll be a fight to the finish between Riker, Rumer, Willow, and Nastia with maybe Noah sneaking in there.

Though he's doing his best, I do think that it's Chris' time to go. Since there is no elimination next week, he's safe until week 7's double elimination. Maybe if he really knocks it out of the park, he'll beat out Robert for top 6.

veg_out wrote:Halfway through the season! To be honest, I'm not wowed yet by the dancing aside from a few standouts: Robert's waltz, Riker's samba and paso, Willow's contemporary and foxtrot, Rumer's salsa, Noah's AT, and Nastia's AT. Of that group, at this point, I think that it'll be a fight to the finish between Riker, Rumer, Willow, and Nastia with maybe Noah sneaking in there.

Though he's doing his best, I do think that it's Chris' time to go. Since there is no elimination next week, he's safe until week 7's double elimination. Maybe if he really knocks it out of the park, he'll beat out Robert for top 6.

mindless wrote:

cindebugg wrote:

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.

I'm aware she wasn't saying it in the literal sense. I think her problem was in the delivery.  She had a little attitude for whatever reason during that rehearsal.   TPTB just chose not to show that in the edit.  Yes, he snapped at her and he shouldn't have.  Still don't see why Whitney should run over it.  Whoever said, Love means never having to say your sorry did the world a huge disservice.

Whatever, they seem to be over it.  Pap Henri asked Chris if he had kissed and made up with Witney.  He said, No kissing and laughed. He said they took a couple of minutes and hugged it out.

I watched that rehearsal too and I didn't sense any attitude. Chris was just being his usual uncoordinated self. But you're right, they seem to be over it. I do find it strange that Witney hasn't tweeted or IG'd anything about last night. She always does. Maybe she's sick of all day everyday already.

MVMom39forever wrote:Thank you Cindebugg! I thought that I had seen her tweeting out support.

I can't imagine Witney or any pro wanting to end their time on show early (well, except that time when Tony had Kate Gosselin! ).

Other than that, it is the Pro's job after all and more TV time equals more money and more exposure.

It's been reported by lots and lots of folks, including the DWTS AfterBuzz hosts (who seem to have inside dirt), that Chris is supposed to be a very nice and genuine guy so IMO will give him the benefit of the doubt on their tiff.  

cindebugg wrote:

mindless wrote:
I watched that rehearsal too and I didn't sense any attitude. Chris was just being his usual uncoordinated self. But you're right, they seem to be over it. I do find it strange that Witney hasn't tweeted or IG'd anything about last night. She always does. Maybe she's sick of all day everyday already.

She has

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