This weeks Dancing with the Stars saw Christina Milian and Mark Ballas depart the competition. The couple ended up in the bottom two with Leah Remini and Tony Dovolani despite receiving high marks from the judges for their routine. This year's format combines the judges scores with viewer votes from the previous week.
Milian's elimination has led to speculation that Julianne Hough's stint as guest judge contibuted to her early exit. During Julianne's critique of Ballas and Milian, she remarked, "I have danced with Mark. You have to stand in front to make sure you're seen." She then went on to give the couple an eight, the same score as the other two judges.
No one bothers to listen to Ballas himself, who told Good Morning America it was just a tongue in cheek moment between him and Julianne. There was no animosity, no feud, no vendetta. Instead the two enjoyed dinner together after the show. But this isn't the picture the media wants to paint.
Julianne has said she wasn't dissing Mark. They are long time friends. They have both stated they are like brother and sister. Still the media stirs the pot.
The elimination has more to do with Milian's low fan base. Viewers are just not familiar with Milian. Even Carrie Ann Inaba agreed with Julianne's remarks. Inaba stated on her Parade blog that Milian was Forgettable. Inaba stated the star just hadn't done anything to stand out.
Such is the nature of DWTS eliminations. Sometimes the judges favorites are not the viewers favorites. At any rate, blaming Julianne for Milian's departure is a stretch by any means.
I enjoyed seeing Julianne at the judge's table. It was a refreshing change from Len Goodman. She gave constructive criticism and advice, instead of chiding everyone for not being in hold long enough or too much messing about, two of Goodman's favorite pet peeves.
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