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It’s the Semi-Finals! We’re recapping the show LIVE here, so keep checking back for our numerous updates!

Dancing next on tonight’s performance episode of Dancing With The Stars is talk show host Ricki Lake and her professional dance partner, Derek Hough.

They are dancing the Argentine Tango to another song we can’t seem to identify. Anyone know this one?

Can they take control of the leaderboard for a spot in the Finals?

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Scores:

Carrie Ann: 9
Len: 10
Bruno: 10

Total: 29/30

CALL IN TO VOTE: 1-800-868-3411

Was this your favorite dance of the evening? Do you think Ricki Lake has what it takes to win the coveted mirror ball trophy? Sound off in the comments and let us know what you think!

UPDATE: We’re recapping the elimination tonight live – here!

It’s the Semi-Finals! We’re recapping the show LIVE here, so keep checking back for our numerous updates!

Dancing the Samba on tonight’s performance episode of Dancing With The Stars is talk show host Ricki Lake and her professional dance partner, Derek Hough.

They are dancing to Jump in the Line (Shake Señora) by Harry Belafonte.

Last week, they were really close to having perfect scores….can they up the ante? They are definitely doing much better this week. This dance suits her, for sure.

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Scores:

Carrie Ann: 10
Len: 10
Bruno: 10

Total: 30/30

CALL IN TO VOTE: 1-800-868-3411

Was this your favorite dance of the evening? Do you think Ricki Lake has what it takes to win the coveted mirror ball trophy? Sound off in the comments and let us know what you think!

UPDATE: We’re recapping the elimination tonight live – here!

Dancing the Waltz on tonight’s performance episode of Dancing With The Stars is talk show host Ricki Lake and her professional dance partner, Derek Hough. We are recapping the entire live show here, so keep checking back for updates!

They are dancing to Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin. Gotta love us some Aretha! Great artist!

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Scores:

Carrie Ann: 9
Len: 9
Bruno: 10

Total: 28/30

CALL IN TO VOTE: 1-800-868-3411

Was this your favorite dance of the evening? Do you think Ricki Lake has what it takes to win the Mirror Ball trophy this season? Sound off in the comments below and let us know what you think!

DWTS ELIMINATION RESULTS HERE

After three months of dating, we’ve learned that Lauren Conrad and Dancing With The Stars professional dancer Derek Hough have split up!

Life & Style magazine reported the split in their latest issue. A pal of hers confirmed the news, saying, “Their relationship reached its peak. It was always casual.”

Lauren began dating Derek right after her relationship with Kyle Howard ended, so it’s likely that it was just a rebound relationship. Another friend said, “She had fun with Derek – he used to send her cute texts and sing to her – but she always kept her options open.”

A third source claimed, “This was a rebound that wasn’t going to last. Derek never thought it would, either.”

And there you have it!

Who should they date next? Sound off in the comments below and let us know your thoughts!

Photo Credit: Fame Pictures

Even thought there may appear to be some drama between professional dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Derek Hough on Dancing With The Stars, Derek says that’s not true.

On Monday’s show, it showed Derek helping Maks’ partner, Hope Solo, after Maks got frustrated. The rumors surfaced that they were in the middle of a professional squabble.

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In a new interview, she said, “Our relationship is pretty similar to how it’s always been. We’ve known each other for many, many years. This is a television show and I understand that people want to see drama where there’s not.”

He went on to reveal, “We were out last night with each other and had a good time. Hate to disappoint.”

He added, “I’m just a ‘get on with it’ type of person. I don’t like taking breaks.”

Photo Credit: Fame Pictures

It’s 80′s Week on Dancing With The Stars!

Dancing last on the show are Ricki Lake and her professional dance partner, Derek Hough, doing the Foxtrot to Easy Lover by Phil Collins.

They brought in John Waters to show some support for Ricki. He’s the one that gave her her start with Hairspray in the 80′s. I loved the dance, it was well done.

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Bruno Tonioli said she did it wrong, when she did her hold, she did it well. He said you can’t be a genius every week.

Carrie Ann Inaba said that she loves how amazingly they work as a team. When they came together, in a hold, it was excellent.

Len Goodman said no one likes funk like he does, but there was no contact in the holds. He said it wasn’t their best dance, but it wasn’t their worst.

Scores:

Carrie Ann: 8
Len: 8
Bruno: 8

Total: 24/30

Was this your favorite performance of the night? Do you want to see Ricki and Derek go through to next week’s show? Sound off in the comments below!

Talk show host Ricki Lake and her professional dance partner Derek Hough performed their Tango in seventh place on last night’s performance episode of Dancing With The Stars. The danced to the theme from Psycho! In case you’ve missed last night’s show, you can check out our official recap here.

I was left in awe and amazement at this dance. The intro was perfect for the movie and the ending was even better. Everything in between was an excellent masterpiece of awesome choreography and skill. Go Ricki and Derek! We’re rooting for them to win (or close!) I can’t say enough good things about how well executed this dance was. Ricki has really stepped up her game.

Len Goodman said that Ricki always delivers and that she will be at the top of the leaderboard.

Bruno Tonioli said that it was a blockbuster performance and an immaculate tribute to the master of suspense.

Carrie Ann Inaba said that it was brilliance in the ballroom.

Scores:

Carrie Ann: 10
Len: 9
Bruno: 10

Total: 29/30

Why did Len take off a point?!???

Check out the video, below:

Are you rooting for Ricki Lake? Was this your favorite dance of the evening? Sound off in the comments below and let us know what you think!

On last night’s performance episode of Dancing With The Stars, talk show host Ricki Lake and her professional dance partner Derek Hough performed a Rumba. In case you’ve missed last night’s show, you can read our official recap here.

The video:

Ricki dedicated the dance to falling in love and finding her soulmate in her husband, Christian. This was a fantastic, emotion-filled dance.

Bruno Tonioli said that every step of the dance was as expressive as a poem.

Carrie Ann Inaba said that Ricky is on fire!

Len Goodman said that he congratulates her on dancing the routine so well. Kudos! We loved it.

Scores:

Carrie Ann: 9
Len: 9
Bruno: 9

Total: 27/30

What did you think of Ricki’s dance last night? Did you vote for Ricki and Derek? Who are you rooting for on this season of Dancing With The Stars? Sound off in the comments and let us know what you think!

After splitting from her long-time boyfriend, Kyle Howard, it appears that Lauren Conrad is dating Dancing With The Stars professional dancer Derek Hough!

What’s funny is that he’s competing against her former Hills nemesis, Kristin Cavallari.

Will Lauren come to a taping of the show to support her new squeeze?!?

According to reports, the new hot couple have already been on a few dates together and things between them are moving fast. A source said that they were out together at the Sayers Club in Hollywood and “they were pretty cozy”.

The snitch went on to say, “Definitely playful and flirty. They were close to each other. He had his arm around her waist. They were dancing and also holding hands.”

At the end of their evening, she exited the place holding some red roses and they went their separate ways.

Do you think they make a good couple? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Photo Credit: Fame Pictures

Talk show host Ricki Lake and her professional dance partner Derek Hough took to the Dancing With The Stars stage seventh, doing their version of the Jive.

The dance was okay, but wasn’t the best of the night. Still, it turned out to be Derek the stripper, while Ricki was just going along for the ride.

Check out the video:

Len Goodman said that a couple of the steps disturbed him a little bit. He said he didn’t like it. He said he liked the fun of it and she came out and gave it what it needed.

Bruno Tonioli said that Ricki was the first person tonight that did the kicks and flicks correctly. Bruno said that she got to sit on Derek! And she did incredibly well.

Carrie Ann Inaba said “Best Jive of the night so far!”

Judge’s Scores:

Carrie Ann: 8
Len: 7
Bruno: 8
Total: 23/30

What did you think of Ricki’s performance? Were you a fan? Did you agree with Len, or did you find Bruno’s comments more fitting? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Of course, if you’ve missed last night’s show, check out our official recap here.

Last night, on Dancing With The Stars, Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough were at the top of the leaderboard with 60 points. Kyle Massey and Lacey Schwimmer were in second place with 56, leaving Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas bringing up the rear with 52 points.

There are two more dances scheduled for tonight, but all of the viewer votes are in. I tried voting last night, but got an error from ABC’s website, several times. Christina Aguilera performed a song from Burlesque and people were left wondering if she’s pregnant again.

Favorite Dances:

Kyle Massey & Lacey Schwimmer – The Tango – Score: 26
Bristol Palin & Mark Ballas – The Tango – Score: 25
Jennifer Grey & Derek Hough – Viennese Waltz – Score: 30

Instant Dances:

Kyle & Lacey – 28
Jennifer & Derek – 28
Bristol & Mark – 27

Stay tuned for more up-to-the-minute results!!!

The season 11 winner is: JENNIFER GREY & DEREK HOUGH!

Thank God and all that is holy that it wasn’t Bristol Palin! HA!