The season 22 installment of Latin Night did not disappoint.
You guys: MARK BALLAS.
Respect the Ballas, is all Im saying.
Credit: ABC
Tom refuses to give away Marks dance status, because hes a showman first and foremost.
Would you expect anything less from Stephanie Tanner?
Thankfully, Jodie has Keo in her corner.
Judges Score:21/30
Marla Maples and TonyDovolani
Argentine Tango|Dont by EdSheeran
When Tonys happy, Im happy.
And after his debut with Marla last week, Tony is happy.
Marla admits to being intimidated by the inherently sexy Latin Night, but her powerful Argentine Tango says otherwise.
Seriously though, those splits had me googling where I could buy Tigernuts.
Unfortunately for all of us, the story is about a President Donald Trump.
Is not even the ballroom safe?
If you look closely, youll notice that none of those positives have anything to do with actual dancing.
Despite adding in some actual content this week, Geraldo ends up facing those dreaded 4 paddles once again.
Antonio and Sharnas rehearsal package is most definitely the rule, not the exception.
Last call at the local dive bar?
As for the actual dirty dancing, it receives mixed reviews.
The plan works, and Kim bursts out into the ballroom looking super hot and obviously enjoying herself.
Go ahead, this is a safe space.
Nyle set out to prove that he had talent and wouldnt ever be accused of getting the sympathy vote.
Now comes the hard part: Keeping that level of skill up and pushing even further.
I, however, could watch Nyle and Peta dance forever.
Thank Yeezus for YouTube.
MischaBarton andArtemChigvintsev
Cha Cha|PataPataby MiriamMakeba
Tom refers to Mischas cha cha as a dance of redemption.
So when Artem asks for less drama and more fun, you know the guy is wasting his breath.
Dude, this is Marissa Cooper.
Just dance to Hide and Seek every week and lets call it a day, okay?
Carrie Anns right though, Mischa: All we want is to love you.
This cant be the first time Americas Dad Tom Bergeron has made it into a dance, can it?
Help me, Ballroom Babes!
Im also a sucker for a beautiful man dressed head-to-toe in blue.
Hey, the heart wants what the heart wants.
He does this and then some.
Hes continually inspired by his family.
I know, I know:swoon.
Last week, Len told Doug he thought the masculine, powerful paso would be Dougs dance.
Oh, that Len.
Hes right, of course!
Okay, Im back on Len.
Doug confidently attacks the dance, and hes much more assured of himself out on the floor.
Dougs always willing to go for it, even though he doesnt have the most talent.
Maybe those younger footballers should start eating their Flutie Flakes.
(Can you tell I really want to bring Flutie Flakes back?)
As Carrie Ann astutely points out, aint nothing wrong with that.
Sexiness and swag is just owning who you are.
Carrie Ann is feeling very Mama Bear tonight, and Im into it.
For all the talk of drama on Latin Night, season 22s first elimination held few surprises.
Finally, Tom announced that the first couple to be eliminated this season isGeraldoandEdyta(and her legs).
For all that Geraldo lacked in dance skills, at least he genuinely looked like he was having fun.
But would it have been better to have put Mischa out of her misery?
Anyone else counting down to the as-promisedFacts of Lifetribute next week?
