Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff landed in last place on last Monday’s Dancing with the Stars but they were saved from elimination once fan votes were added in with the judges’ score.

This week, Ralph said: “It’s the fans that got me through last week and it’s so important for me to put out a performance this week that’s worthy of their votes.”

With three dances to learn and Ralph’s knee still bothering him, Ralph struggled in rehearsals with the “hip hop, funky” character required for the Salsa. He also had to “super size” his butt with special underwear so he could shake his booty better. He felt more comfortable in rehearsals when it came to the Argentine Tango.

During the performance of the Argentine Tango, Ralph looked refined and like someone definitely worthy of still being in the competition at this stage. The judges were not as kind, as is the case most often when it comes to Ralph and Karina.

Len Goodman (9): “It lacked a bit of emotion…it didn’t really smolder. I liked the set up. I thought it was sharp and precise, full of content. I thought you did a very good job, well done.”
Bruno Tonioli (8): “Yes, something was happening when you were stroking your lamppost there something was stirring there. But once you got hold of Karina, you were very stern. Very detached and cold determination of execution there. I still have not seen the Latin lover….come and get it. Yes, yes…too flat in interpretation.”
Carrie Ann Inaba (8): “You know what’s lacking, you have got to get the emotion that is in your face down to your feet, you have to make it all connect.”
TOTAL SCORE FOR FIRST DANCE: 25

Here is the video of the Argentine Tango:

For their Salsa, Karina was dressed like an extra in the Broadway musical Cats. Ralph shook his supersized butt to I Know You Want Me by Pitbull. The judges were even less kind with scores and comments on Ralph and Karina’s second dance:

Len (7): “All too wild, there was no rhythm. Too harsh, too in your face..it was wiiiiild.”
Bruno (8): “Well, you definitely went for a bad ass Salsa. Are you wearing extra large diapers? You were too rough with your pussy darling, [Crowd boos]. You have to take it gently…[Crowd boos louder, some look disgusted]. Pussy cat, that’s what we call it. What is she?”
Carry Ann (8): After saying Bruno needed a muzzle, said: “Oddly, I liked it. There’s something so bizarre and uncharacteristic for you to put on a booty pad and shake it like your mama told you. I was actually impressed. Yes, your technique went out but this is the most fun I have seen you have throughout the whole competition.”
TOTAL SCORE FOR THE SECOND DANCE: 23. TOTAL SCORE FOR THE NIGHT: 48, LAST PLACE

Here is a video of their Salsa: