A few weeks I was going to do a “Chuck versus Ty” post . Chuck was good, but not great and Ty was really gaining momentum. Thought it would be fun to compare the country singer to the country-rodeo star. Don’t get me wrong, I love Julianne more than life itself and she will always, always have my vote. But Chuck ain’t Apollo or Helio and I haven’t been feeling their chemistry all season–go figure.
Well, until their hot, saucy Rumba in Week 6!
I really didn’t know anything about Chuck except he is dating Julianne and he sings country.
I’m not a huge country music fan. That’s an understatement. I’m not remotely a country music fan although I do admit to having some Taylor Swift and Dixie Chicks (and even a few Tim McGraw) on my Zune. And Julianne but that’s besides the point. I heart her so I buy her things. Much like my love of David Cook. I bought his album and will go see him in concert even though the album was pretty terrible. But “Lie to Me” would make a perfect song for a Viennese Waltz.
Oh. Right. Point is, I never bothered to listen to Chuck’s music. Big mistake.
When I was looking for DWTS clips of him I came across of his videos and I am now heading to iTunes to DL them so I can listen every day. “All I Ever Wanted” was great and “Stealing Cinderella” blew me away. Not just because it’s named Cinderella although that is why I chose to listen to it! But I was actually crying by the end because it is so moving—-a lot like “Butterfly Kisses” by Bob Carlisle actually. Definitely worth watching the video, it’s really, really good.
Plus, through YouTube I found all sorts of videos that Chuck and Julianne have been doing right after the show to get people to vote. So stinkin’ cute! And completely changed my perception of him.He seemed like kind of an arrogrant prick on the show and he really isn’t!
He could fall flat on his face next week and mess up every move and I’d probably still vote for him. Go Team Chuck!
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- Week 8 Cha-cha-cha: I wasn’t feeling the Smurf blue costumes they were wearing but I was definitely feeling the hip action! Chuck has really come out of his shell and he was working the floor like a Cha-Cha machine! His hips were “on fire!” He does look a little disjointed because his bottom half is shaking and shimmering but the top half is a little stiff. He flings his arms out and it doesn’t look smooth and natural—a common problem with the male celeb dancers. But it’s definitely improving.
- Scores: 9-9-8=26. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough and Chuck was sent home.
- Team Mambo: “Single Ladies: okay 1. his solo with Jules was great. 2. That ending was freaking hysterical and anyone that didn’t see that……You missed out BIG TIME. The dance was to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” and the finale of the dance was an imitation of her video. Including the guys.
But damnit, I just got that song out of my head from February with “Steeler Ladies” and the Obama Spoof! Now it’s back in again!- Team Scores: 8-8-9=25
Total Scores: 51
- Team Mambo: “Single Ladies: okay 1. his solo with Jules was great. 2. That ending was freaking hysterical and anyone that didn’t see that……You missed out BIG TIME. The dance was to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” and the finale of the dance was an imitation of her video. Including the guys.
- Team Mambo Video
—————————————————————————-- Week 7 Samba: “Baila Baila” My favorite part was that it was Chuck’s week to design the costumes and he dressed himself in a red satin outfit that look like some jammies that I actually have! I thought he nailed the dance and loved watching it! I mean, it was no Apollo-Julianne Samba but it was great! (ps–shhh! there is a bonus Apollo video at bottom of this post!)
- Scores: 9-9-9=27
- watch the video on YouTube
- Week 6 Rumba: “She Will be Loved” Maroon 5. HOT DAMN! This was the sultriest, sexiest rumba ever on the show! It really was like a sneak peek into their sex lives especially in the racey lace costumes! Not that any male in America (and a lot of females, myself included) is going to complain about that! He was a great leading man and really turned up the raunch. Although I was really distracted by the hot blonde dancing around him!
- Scores: 8-7-8
- watch the video on YouTube
- Week 5 Viennese Waltz: “Feels like Today” Again, they could have just sat down the entire dance and not done a thing and I still would have loved it. I mean, they had me at “Extremely good looking, dark haired man + hot blonde in pink floaty dress with sparkles doing the Viennese Waltz.” Gimme a piece of chocolate and you can put me to bed happy! And they didn’t disappoint. It was froathy pink happiness! Love! Plus, he got down on one knee at the end of the dance and it was super sweet. Although, a bit cruel since there was no special on-screen proposal!
- Scores: 7-8-8 =23
- watch the video on YouTube
- Scores: 7-8-8 =23
- Week 4 Lindy Hop: “Summer Time Blues” The Who. It was fun and cutesy but really wasn’t a fan. Just felt kinda blah, especially compared to the other performances of the night. Not the right dance, costume and song choice “for me for them.” Judges agreed and said it was just okay, not great. And he has more in him so let it shine!
- Scores: 8-7-7 = 22
- watch the video on YouTube
- Week 3 Foxtrot: “All I Want to Do” Sugarland. Could be the funniest dance I’ve ever seen. My old roomie and I couldn’t stop laughing and actually had to watch it over and over to get the giggles out. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a bad performance! It’s just that Chuck overplayed his character -especially when they broke hold- that it was downright comical. He was prancing while dancing. And seeing hot, strong manly-men prance is always entertaining!
- Scores: 8-7-8 = 23
- watch the video on YouTube
- Week 2 Salsa: “Say Hey” Michael Franti. Um. All I can really say is what on earth was up with Julianne’s pants? They were crazy pants! Like a train wreck, I couldn’t stop looking at them and pretty much missed the whole routine! Although from what I’ve been told, I didn’t miss much!
- Scores: 6-7-7 = 20
- watch the video on YouTube
- Week 1 Waltz: “Are You Lonesome Tonight” Elvis. Who didn’t love this routine? It was floaty and pretty and their real life romance was evident. Sure there were flaws but it was week 1! Carrie-Ann said he is the most graceful male star dancer this season.
- Scores:
- watch the video on YouTube
——————–a quick added bonus because I mentioned it. I wanted to throw in Apollo Anton Ono’s Samba with Julianne. I watched it again and it made me just as happy as it did the first time!
————————–Check back after each week, I’ll be adding to Chuck’s profile!
on to Gilles Marini Profile & Recap
on to Lil Kim Profile & Recap
on to Melissa Rycroft Profile & Recap
on to Shawn Johnson Profiles & Recap - Week 7 Samba: “Baila Baila” My favorite part was that it was Chuck’s week to design the costumes and he dressed himself in a red satin outfit that look like some jammies that I actually have! I thought he nailed the dance and loved watching it! I mean, it was no Apollo-Julianne Samba but it was great! (ps–shhh! there is a bonus Apollo video at bottom of this post!)
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