No, I totally wasnt either.
Now I look forward to the Switch Up!
Its an interesting experiment where for one week, were all Gwyneth Paltrow inSliding Doors.
Credit: ABC
And who doesnt want to be a post-Brad Pitt, pre-Goop Gwyneth Paltrow for a week?
Cmon, you know youre curious.
WanyaMorris and WitneyCarson
Tango|Hold Back the River by James Bay
Its no secret that Wanya is a front runner.
Hes got the talent, the swagger, and the drive.
He wants this, you guys.
The judges are extra-harsh on the guy.
Carrie Ann simply misses the easy chemistry Wanya and Lindsay have.
I miss his fur-lined Mufasa outfit.
Were all missing something tonight, okay?
They arent even dancing together and theyre wreaking havoc on my emotions.
If anyone had to take Kim away from Sasha, Im glad its Keo.
The two time travel to the 1940s and dance a gorgeous Viennese Waltz.
Well, okay, according to the Grumpy Twins, there was hardly any Viennese Waltz in the choreography.
The dance style calls for lots of rotation and a strong frame in hold.
Maks says something snarky about the height difference between him and Meryl, but Keo takes it in stride.
Most important, tonight we learn that Keo is scared of Karina.
These scores are way too low for such a national treasure… and too low for Kim, too.
Hes still a bit crestfallen about hisMaryPoppinsdance flatlining, but he seems determined to do his new partner proud.
Peta quickly learns that Dougs biggest issue is his less-than-stellar memory.
Doug eats a big bowl of Flutie Flakes (Tom Bradys a cereal fan, too!)
and gets to rehearsing.
Or so I imagine.
Anyone who has a cereal named after himself should be eating it at least once a day.
Alas, even after all the practicing, Flutie still doesnt quite bring it.
Ginger Zee and MarkBallas
Salsa|LaMalanga by EddiePalmieri
Sorry not sorry, Ginger, but your husband is my soulmate.
I knew he was a fan ofDWTS, but he really outdoes himself this week.
He knows its the Switch Up, and he takes it upon himself to vet the new guy.
Emphasis on the dirty.
Okay, he didnt say that part, but he didnt have to, either.
Especially after he goes on to call Val a Russian Love Slave.
Get out of my brain, Ben!
Stay there, always.
After an awkward intro, Mark and Ginger shake and shimmy with the best of them.
Ginger gives good face, but some of her legwork felt a little stiff to me.
Ginger is on a roll.
Within 10 seconds, I was sold on Antonio and Karinas fast-paced, fun cha cha.
If the pre-dance package is any indicator, Carrie Ann might be on to something.
Antonios watch is purely for decoration; the dude is late all the time!
Yes, Ive turned into your mother.
If nothing else, this cha cha gifts us with Len Goodman repeatedly saying bump and grind.
Be right back, I need to go change my ringtone.
Judges Score:26/40
PaigeVanZantand SashaFarber
Rumba|Perfect by One Direction
Ugh!
Im so tired of these judges demanding there be actual elements of the dance-style in each routine!
I understand where Maks and Len are coming from tonight: Yes, this is a ballroom dance competition.
But also, this isDancing With the Stars.
Give me a break, Lenny!
Paige and Sasha brought the heat to that rumba.
Carrie Ann gets it.
Im only a little mad about it.
She wants to see to it Von doesnt betray their partnership with any new handshakes, etc.
Vons not even allowed to laugh with his new partner.
Thats a for real threat, too.
Perhaps it eases her mind though when Von winds up with Wits BFF Lindsay.
Get out of my life, Z-Pak!
She and Von dance a swaggified country jive, which is most likely the first and last in history.
It must be a tough dance for such a big guy.
Maks enjoyed the performance, but hes craving more from Von.
Arent we all, Maks.
Is crizing a thing?
This is a Viennese Waltz all four judges can get behind.
), and Bruno tells Nyle that the magic of dance is alive within him.
I dont know much, but I know that thats the greatest compliment one human can bestow on another.
Not even an awkward scoring glitch can take that away from us.
Like Jodie needs anything else to worry about after her big slip-up last week!
Thankfully, she has her No.
1 fan, Val, as her partner this week.
She comes out in attack mode for this paso.
Where has this Jodie been hiding?
All of her insecurities are gone and she straight upbrings it.
Its just a dance!
Somewhere, in a dark corner with Hide and Seek playing on a loop, Mischa Barton is weeping.
Judges Score: 35/40
Thats a wrap on the season 22 Switch Up.
Which new pairings were your favorite?
Should Nyle demand a recount?
And after two weeks of stiff competition, who should go home next week?
