Brooke Burke Crowned Winner On Dancing With The Stars
By: Mary Cavaliere

I don’t remember this always being the case but I could be wrong.  The couples had to dance one more time for the judges scores that were combined with the scores from last night from both judges and viewers.   It was a little disappointing because they danced routines they’ve danced before.  Brooke & Derek received a perfect 30 for their Viennese Waltz, Lance & Lacey received a 28 for their Jitterbug, and Warren & Kym received a 27 for their Hustle.

In addition to the final three couples, we got to see each of the couples that had been eliminated up to this point dance for us once again (except for Misty and Toni who were both still healing from their injuries).  It was fun to watch those hotties Ted, Rocco, and Maurice again, but as always it was painful to watch Kim.  I had to leave the room to go and pop some popcorn so she wouldn’t ruin the finale for me.  

Cloris danced once of her best performances and it was disappointing to hear she won’t be going to Broadway after all because of the recession.  She said 75% of Broadway is closing?  That deepens me sadly, especially since I was thinking of spending my 2009 summer vacation in Manhattan.  With my daughter attending a performing arts school, I thought it would be a fabulous way to expose her to live theater as well as chill and relax from the everyday grind.  

The entertainment was great.  Alicia Keyes and Miley Cirus rocked the house while Jeffrey Ross roasted the three finalists (poor Lance……he has taken such abuse on this show).

Early during the finale Cloris Leachman bopped around with a microphone asking fans who they wanted to win.  My first choice was Lance & Lacey.  But the fans have spoken and so have the judges and Brooke Burke has been crowned this season’s winner.  

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