DWTS - Season 28 - Episodes - Discussion - *Sleuthing Spoilers*

Astrobach wrote:

alwayscooking wrote:

mtnlvr55 wrote:What I thought was sad was that very few of the other dancers came on the floor to congratulate her. I saw Peta and the backs of a couple of guys heads. Several people surround Witney and Kel

Something was going on this season behind the scenes, and I don't really understand what it could be.  Why the dislike for Hannah?  Even if she was a bit of a diva, the girl doesn't have a mean bone in her body, I just can't see Hannah being that much of a Me-Hannah to tick off everyone at DWTS.

I agree and it’s not going to help their ratings with people noticing the glaring inequities with scoring and criticism. They hopefully will rethink their whole scoring system and also include the WHOLE COUNTRY in their plan.

pikake wrote:A well-deserved win ... congratulations Hannah and Alan!!!!!

I am so tired of having contestants who have singing, acting or dancing backgrounds ... even if they don’t have ballroom dancing in their repertoire, they have “performance” experience and that’s always a huge advantage.  It’s nice to see someone like Hannah win, and I’m so impressed with how far she came.  Kel was good, but I agreed with Len about his two final dances being too similar.  It’s obvious the judges had it in for Ally or Kel to win. I also loved how far Lauren came - she really opened up to be a beautiful dancer.

There continues to be too much favoritism on this show, but I’m very happy with the results ... I loved watching Hannah and Alan together - I knew he’d be the right partner for her, and I’m so thrilled for both of them. JMHO ...

I also see how much her determination and constant work paid off. I liked Kel but didn’t think he was showing much diversity as Hannah did in her free style. It was however visible that the judges were all ecstatic and scored him the highest.

As for the bold: I noticed the very strange reaction - or rather lack of reaction- from Erin particularly when they announced the winners and they were all standing in the center of the stage. First both Tom B and Erin had long, serious faces, and then, when he read and announced it was Alan and Hannah, Erin stood there,  immobile, without any expressions of joy in her face and didn’t make any move to congratulate the winners...who were holding their trophy proudly a few feet away. Instead she was beside Kel and Witney and told them ” well, we love you, ... and I love you so much “ and gave them a hug before ending the announcement to the public, again with NO MENTION of the winners : Hannah and Alan.  
It was so obvious that something was OFF, it made me feel uncomfortable. I haven’t watch DWTS for a while, but saw plenty of them, and have yet to see such an obvious lack of professionalism and blatant favoritism. Erin has never been a favorite of mine since her beginning after they took Brooke out. Her comments are sometimes so insensitive and to the point where she looks dumb. Anyhow, my point of view!
I will rewatch it again to figure out what else was going on while the emotion was taking over everyone.
JMOAA

HavaDrPepper wrote:The ending is always abrupt. I don't remember a season where it wasn't.  TPTB just carry every out to the last second.

I just looked at the DWTS Tour schedule.  Kate is apparently going to be this season's "Joe" with the most tour dates.  I think with her background she will be an awesome emcee for the show. Good for her.  Hannah's one date is also with Kate.  Kel is with Kate for every one of his appearances, never alone.  And, of course, the favored child starts the tour off.  Lauren appears to only have 4 appearances. Sailor has more than her.

nannymargie wrote:

HavaDrPepper wrote:The ending is always abrupt. I don't remember a season where it wasn't.  TPTB just carry every out to the last second.

I just looked at the DWTS Tour schedule.  Kate is apparently going to be this season's "Joe" with the most tour dates.  I think with her background she will be an awesome emcee for the show. Good for her.  Hannah's one date is also with Kate.  Kel is with Kate for every one of his appearances, never alone.  And, of course, the favored child starts the tour off.  Lauren appears to only have 4 appearances. Sailor has more than her.

I don't understand why Sailor has so many since she was voted off a lot earlier.  If they want to make money they better give Hannah more tour dates because she is the one people want to see and is the mirror ball winner.

Tiggerlgh wrote:

nannymargie wrote:

HavaDrPepper wrote:The ending is always abrupt. I don't remember a season where it wasn't.  TPTB just carry every out to the last second.

I just looked at the DWTS Tour schedule.  Kate is apparently going to be this season's "Joe" with the most tour dates.  I think with her background she will be an awesome emcee for the show. Good for her.  Hannah's one date is also with Kate.  Kel is with Kate for every one of his appearances, never alone.  And, of course, the favored child starts the tour off.  Lauren appears to only have 4 appearances. Sailor has more than her.

I don't understand why Sailor has so many since she was voted off a lot earlier.  If they want to make money they better give Hannah more tour dates because she is the one people want to see and is the mirror ball winner.

I think a lot depends on the Stars availability.  Who knows what Hannah has next, Lauren may be doing another tour, etc.  I don't think Sailor has much going on so she is probably more open than some of the others same with Kate.  Who would be fun to see.

Tiggerlgh wrote:

nannymargie wrote:

HavaDrPepper wrote:The ending is always abrupt. I don't remember a season where it wasn't.  TPTB just carry every out to the last second.

I just looked at the DWTS Tour schedule.  Kate is apparently going to be this season's "Joe" with the most tour dates.  I think with her background she will be an awesome emcee for the show. Good for her.  Hannah's one date is also with Kate.  Kel is with Kate for every one of his appearances, never alone.  And, of course, the favored child starts the tour off.  Lauren appears to only have 4 appearances. Sailor has more than her.

I don't understand why Sailor has so many since she was voted off a lot earlier.  If they want to make money they better give Hannah more tour dates because she is the one people want to see and is the mirror ball winner.

I think a lot depends on the Stars availability.  Who knows what Hannah has next, Lauren may be doing another tour, etc.  I don't think Sailor has much going on so she is probably more open than some of the others same with Kate.  Who would be fun to see.