NBC’s The Biggest Loser started with six remaining contestants on its November 29, 2011 episode.
Here are the elimination results:
Sunny was voted off. She lost a total weight of 76 lbs.
The final four are:
John, Vinny, Becky and Antone
CLICK HERE FOR 12/21 FINALE TELEPHONE NUMBERS!
The X Factor USA aired its top 9, special Thanksgiving live show November 22, 2011. Paula Abdul still has one contestant left in the competition, Lakoda Rayne. Nicole Scherzinger has two, after losing Stacy Francis last week. L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell still have all three of their contestants.
The X Factor Top 11 Call Numbers:
Rachel Crow– I Believe by Yolanda Adams – 1 855 843 9301 or Text VOTE to 9301
Marcus Canty –A Song for Mama by Boyz to Men 1 855 843 9302 or Text VOTE to 9302
Melanie Amaro – The World’s Greatest by R. Kelly – 1 855 843 9303 or Text VOTE to 9303
Melanie gave thanks to God for all he has given her. She said everyone else has let her down at some point in life, including her parents with whom she did not always live. So, she learned to rely on God. After her performance, Melanie started speaking with a British Virgin Islands accent where she was born. The judges gave her a standing ovation and Nicole asked to give her a hug for showing her vulnerability.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH MELANIE’S PERFORMANCE HERE!
Chris Rene – Let It Be by The Beatles – 1 855 843 9304 or Text VOTE to 9304
Chris gave thanks to Tim Frye, the counselor at his rehab center who helped me become sober and become the man that he is.
WATCH CHRIS’ PERFORMANCE BELOW:
Lakoda Rayne – You Belong with Me– 1 855 843 9305 or Text VOTE to 9305
Paige dedicated her song to boyfriend Michael.
Hayley thanked her father for supporting her in her music dreams.
Dani dedicated the song to her grandmother.
WATCH LAKODA RAYNE’S PERFORMANCE BELOW:
LeRoy Bell – Angel – Sarah McLachlan – 1 855 843 9306 or Text VOTE to 9306
Astro – 1 855 843 9307 or Text VOTE to 9307
Astro’s family all came to support him after his temper tantrum of last week (watch here). Astro is very appreciative of his family and fans. Astro said he is 15 and from Brooklyn, so, what do you expect from him?
CLICK HERE TO WATCH ASTRO’S PERFORMANCE
Drew – Skyscraper by Demi Lovato – 1 855 843 9308 or Text VOTE to 9308
Drew dedicated her song to her best friend, Shelby who has been by her side since second grade. After her performance, LA and Simon got into a heated fight with LA saying this song is too old for Drew.
WATCH DREW’S PERFORMANCE BELOW:
Josh Krajcik – Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones – 1 855 843 9309 or Text VOTE to 9309
Dancing with the Stars airs the second part of its finale November 22, 2011from 9pm to 11pm EST.
The final three couples will perform two dances tonight: their favorite dance from earlier this season and the Samba. Look below for a live, real time blogging of the results of the finale and to see who wins this season’s DWTS!
Ricki Lake and Derek Hough tied for second place with a score of 54 points last night. Will Derek be able to pull off the win for a fourth mirrorball trophy?
RICKI AND DEREK – CAME IN THIRD PLACE!
Dance: Tango
Judges’ comments: Len Goodman said this is one of the most memorable dances of this or any other seasons and he really liked it the first time and loved it the second time. Bruno Tonioli said it was a grand cinematic extravaganza. Carrie Anne Inaba said Ricki is the last woman standing and she proved tonight that she is a fighter. She said their dance was perfect the first time and beyond perfection the second time.
SCORE: 30. Combined with last night’s score, they are in first place with a score of 84.
ROB AND CHERYL – IN FINAL TWO!
First Dance: Samba
Judges’ comments: Bruno said Rob has improved beyond everyone’s expectations. Called him smooth and suave. Carrie Ann said Rob was elegant and refined but had a little slip. Len said the little slip doesn’t matter and that Rob has the best footwork of any guy he has seen on the show.
SCORE: 26. Combined with last night’s score, they are in second place with a score of 83.
SECOND DANCE:
INSTANT DANCE
SCORE: 10+10+10=30
JR AND KARINA – IN FINAL TWO!
First Dance: Jive
Judges’ comments: Carrie Ann said JR missed a few steps and she missed the lift. Len congratulated the band first. And said he has a spark in his personality and lights up the room. Bruno said it was energetic, fast-paced fun fun fun.
SCORE: 28. Combined with last night’s score, they are in last place with a score of 82.
SECOND DANCE:
INSTANT DANCE
SCORE: 10+10+10=30
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NBC’s The Biggest Loser started with six remaining contestants on its November 22, 2011 episode.
Here are the elimination results:
Ramon was voted off with two votes. He had lost a total of 110lbs.
Voting History
Vinny – Sunny
Becky – Ramon
John – Sunny
Antone – Ramon
Giuliana Rancic underwent a double lumpectomy a month ago but she is already healing and optimistic about the future, all thanks to the early detection of her breast cancer and the support she’s received.
“I’m hanging in there,” she reveals to Parade. “I have good days and bad days.”
Rancic, who at first was a “nervous wreck” about revealing her breast cancer diagnosis, now says she is grateful for the support she received while going through this ordeal.
“That word never meant so much to me as it has this past month.”
Rancic also says, “Early detection means too much. I want women everywhere to make sure they’re taking care of their health and being proactive.”
Our Day Will Come, a new song off of Amy Winehouse‘s posthumous album, has just been released. And unlike other songs released after an artist’s death which may not live up to par, this song whole-heartedly captures Amy’s soft, sultry style and raw ability.
That’s because Amy herself was working on this album before her untimely death and her cover of the Ruby and the Romantics’ 1963 song, though recorded back in 2002, is vintage Amy Winehouse.
The album, her third, will be called Lioness: Hidden Treasures and will drop December 5.
If you fell in love with the stunning wedding gown that Bella Swan wore in Breaking Dawn Part 1, you can now buy your very own copy! A replica of the the beautiful dress Kristen Stewart wore is now being sold by the Alfred Angelo collection and will cost you only $799.
Finale week episode of Dancing with the Stars aired November 21, 2011. Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke got a perfect score of 30 on their freestyle. Here is what the judges had to say: Bruno called it a brilliant performance and execution and said Rob peaked at right time. Carrie Ann said she was blown away. Len Said he gave it his all and he and his family can be proud.
Watch Rob and Cheryl’s performance below:
Watch the performance to Whine Up by Kat Deluna below:
Finale week episode of Dancing with the Stars aired November 21, 2011. The remaining couples will each perform two routines, each a freestyle and then either the Cha Cha Cha or the Jive.
Below is a real-time live blogging recap of tonight’s episode including judges’ comments, live scores, performance videos and telephone numbers:
LIVE REAL TIME UPDATE:
ROUND ONE:
RICKI LAKE AND DEREK HOUGH
Carri Ann Inaba helped Ricki during rehearsals.
Telephone: 1-800-VOTE4-11 or 1-800-868-3411
Dance: Cha Cha Cha
Song: Chris Brown’s Yeah 3 Times
Judges’ comments: Len Goodman called it action packed and said it’s a dance deserving of the final. Bruno Tonioli said Ricki has never been hotter. Carrie Ann Inaba said Ricki looked fierce and “lived” the dance.
Scores: 9+9+9=27
Watch the performance video below:
ROB KARDASHIAN AND CHERYL BURKE
Bruno Tonioli helped Rob in rehearsals.
Telephone: 1-800-VOTE4-02 or 1-800-868-3402
Dance: Waltz
Bruno said Rob was flowing and glowing. Said other than missing some footwork, he was great. Carrie Ann said he was the male version of Cinderella and he made it to the ball. Len said he had good posture but he got a bit heavy at times. He said it was simple, but simply beautiful.
Song: Dana Glover’s It Is You (I Have Loved)
Watch the performance video:
J.R. MARTINEZ AND KARINA SMIRNOFF
Len helped JR in the rehearsals to help him work on his hips and his arms. Luckily, JR’s ankle was not broken from last week’s injury.
Telephone: 1-800-VOTE4-10 or 1-800-868-3410
Dance: Cha Cha Cha
Song: Lets Get Loud by Jennifer Lopez
Judges’ comments: Carrie Ann said JR’s musicality was off but everyone loves him. She told him to watch his arms. Len said it was brave that he did a lot of that dance solo, without the professional. “This wasn’t that good,” Len said. He said there were lots of mistakes and JR’s enthusiasm got the best of him. Bruno said his intensity is right on the money though his hands in the beginning were out of place. His character was right on it.
Scores: 8+7+9=24
Watch the performance below:
ROUND TWO:
RICKI LAKE AND DEREK HOUGH
Dance: Freestyle
Song: Ricki Lee’s You Wanna A Little of This/Can’t Touch It
Judges’ comments: Len said it was entertaining but she lost it in the middle. Bruno said it was an explosive coming out and she’s never going back in. He said their routine was the most demanding of the dances (Salsa and Quickstep) and she did a good job. Carrie Ann said she loved the fluidity of her dance and called it effortless. [Ricki elbowed Derek on the jaw during the dance, but he seemed OK!]
Scores: 9+9+9=27
Watch the performance video below:
ROB KARDASHIAN AND CHERYL BURKE
Dance: Freestyle
Song: Minnie The Moocher by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Watch the performance video:
J.R. MARTINEZ AND KARINA SMIRNOFF
Song: Whine Up by Kat Deluna
Judges’ comments: Carrie Ann said the lifts were the sickest lifts she has ever seen. Len said two things were revealed tonight, Karina’s body and JR’s talent. Bruno said JR has a wild physicality.
Scores: 10+10+10=30
Watch the performance below:
LEADERBOARD TOTAL SCORES:
Rob and Cheryl=57
JR and Karina=54
Ricki and Derek=54