If you have been watching the Bachelorette like all us other crazy people then you know that tonight is the night that she decides which bachelor she will spend her life with or at the very least the next six months.

It's come down to two luck fellas; Ben and JP. Both are handsome in their own way and both seem to have fallen for our latest bachelorette Ashley but which will she chose. Having watched the whole season I decided to come up with the top three reasons she should chose each.

Let's start with JP who is a 34 year old construction worker from New York. He seems to have been hurt before but which bachelor this season hadn't and he might be a little gun shy about truly committing even though he has sounded a little possessive of Ashley over the last few weeks. Here are my reasons that Ashley could possibly make a life with JP:

1. He is a really good listener: When everything happened with Bentley JP was the only guy that really sat and listened to her explanation without getting extremely upset. This could prove to be a great quality in the future.
2. He has given some great kisses this season: Chemistry is important in just about any relationship and if that is the case then these two have it is spades. Let's not forget the overnights where Ashley came out wearing just a shirt for bed.
3. He is a manly man: Think about it; a construction worker? That just screams someone that will take charge and make sure his woman is taken care of. That could be both good and bad but either way would probably be fun.

Then there is Ben; a 28 year old, winemaker from California. Ben has been changed and from the sounds of it challenged by the loss of his father and admittedly wasn't as open to falling in love just a little while ago. Still he seems to have gotten over his fears and really opened up to the processes. Here's my thoughts on why Ben could be good for Ashley:

1. He is sensitive I know a lot of people think that a man crying is a sign of weakness but I feel the opposite. After all the years of being told not to do it the fact that they can says that they are strong enough to take the criticism. No one likes a cry baby (Jason M.) but a few tears here and there aren't so bad and Ben has shown that he can get emotional with the best.
2. He makes her laugh: If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach than the way to a woman's heart it through her funnybone. Sure we love the sexy, brooding bad boy but that isn't the guy we settle down with. In the end we all want someone that can make us laugh even when we feel like crying and he has done that for Ashley.
3. He also has a serious side: Sure laughter is great but you don't want a clown. Yet finding some one that has a good balance of both is a hard task but Ashley seems to have found it. Ben hasn't been shy about his feels or sharing his past with her and that is a good thing.

Overall, my opinion is that she should chose Ben over JP. I think JP is a little older for her and at a different point in his life than she is. However, Ben while looking for a serious relationship and ready to propose I think still wants to have some fun.

Having said all that I wouldn't be surprised if she chooses JP considering that the only person that has ever chosen who I thought they should was Jason M. and that was Melissa. To say my enjoyment was short lived wouldn't be an understatement considering that he dumped her not five seconds later on national television.

Sure all the others have also gone boom in epic fashions and some not so epic, except Ali and Roberto and I'm really pulling for them, so I don't really hold out a lot of hope for either guy. Having said that I do also think JP would make an interesting bachelor to watch come next season so maybe I have some selfish reasons for waiting Ashley to pick Ben.

Either way in less than twenty-four hours we will know which it is going to be and how the other will take it (I've heard there will be anger). Be sure to tune in and as always leave those opinions for me.

Ps. Added bonus for Ben is that they are starting to look alike and according to my aunt that makes for a good marriage. I don't get it but do with that what you will :).

Yes, after two weeks of leading previews and Ashley's "Bentley whine" he finally made an appearance. Bentley returned; let the drinking games begin.

We started in another country this week. Either sick of the rain in Thailand or just ready to move on we found ourselves in Hong Kong. A beautiful city that actually did make me want to rush out and buy a ticket to join them. But even with the beauty of the city we start with drama. Chris showed up bright and early to let Ashley know that Bentley was in the building. After talking about how fast her heart was beating and the craziness of him being there Ashley left her room for his to get the "closer" that she needed.

Bentley as slick as ever welcomed her with a kiss as if he hadn't once said it was boring kissing her and lead her into his room. They talked as Ashley told him how much she had missed him and asked why he didn't just end things when he left without leaving a dot, dot, dot for her to wonder about. He tried to make it sound as if he only really said that because he didn't know the future. He then proceeded to tell her that they should just make this a period to their relationship to which she asked why he didn't just call if that was all he had to say. She also grew a little back bone and asked if he only came there for the free trip for which he had no answer. Leaving she told the cameras how she was through wasting her time thinking about him and that she was ready to move on. Adding something that needed to be censured as an aside if he was watching. Enter the drinking game.

Yes Bentley was gone and yes she said she was over him and done thinking about him but I still played by Bentley drinking game for each time she said his name and while I wasn't as drunk as I could have been I was still quite buzzed by the end of the two hours.

Starting off the real dates was Lucas's one-on-one. I would love to give you all the details but truthfully I was as bored as Ashley looked. I can tell you that she did mention Bentley about three more times while talking about the date but for the most part it was dull. I do remember their dinner and thinking why is she giving him a rose and also remember there was no kiss for our fair Lucas because again I really think she was bored.

Then there was the group date which might be my favorite group date so far. They had to go out and find people to row with them in a competition that I don't remember the name of cause I was so busy laughing as they tried to ask people to help. To say things were lost in translation was an understatement. Three teams and they all had different approaches but all were hilarious. In the end Ames and Blake won but was well worth it. After the competition they had the group cocktail party that lead into more Ryan P. bashing and annoyance as she gave him the rose for the date. It was almost as funny as the first part of the date had been.

Lastly we come to the date of the week. JP received his second one-on-one, the only one to do that so far, and it really made me like him. See in this date Ashley decided to tell him about Bentley coming to Hong Kong and everything that she had been thinking and going through. Unlike some men that would have jumped in and asked questions or gotten upset (more on that later) he sat there and let her finish before he said anything. He really listened and in the end supported her decision to get the closer that she needed. Welcome to an adult relationship, if there weren't 7 other guys.

Now I really want to talk about the rose ceremony this week because after talking to JP and his understanding the situation Ashley decided to share with all the other guys and lets just say that the rest were not as open or understanding. They balked and showed their anger and Mickey went so far as to take himself out of the running and opted to go home. Okay look I understand that you might be upset that she was drowning on and on about someone else while you were getting to know her but come on. It wasn't like she cheated on you. Each guy knew going in that there was a chance that Ashley could fall for someone else so don't get mad because she was honest with you about it happening and being open to moving on. That is just silly. End of rant and on to my favorite part.

The kiss of the night goes to Ames this week. It wasn't during the rose ceremony but during the group date cocktail party. Here he took her for a ride in the elevator and while there decided to just pull her in and plant a nice long kiss on her. Lips off to you for making it so good that both of you forgot what you were talking about and where you were going. Can I get one of those elevator rides?

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Another week; another round of the Bachelorette. Yes my dears Ashley continued her search for love and marriage last night with a flash mob, a roast, and a half-hearted goodbye. Whoever said romance was dead clear was a fan of the Bachelorette.

First off lets start as Ashley did with a flash mob surprise date in the park. Can I just say the thing that surprises me is how much Ashley has danced in the last two episodes. You would think that she was a professional dancer and not a dentist by the moves she has been throwing. When Tenley was on the Bachelorette she could shut up about her dancing and even treated Jake to a special personal dance on his hometown date. Yet with Ashley she never once that I can remember mentioned dancing to Brad. Now three months later she is all Cirque du Soleil; I personally don't get it but I digress.

Anyway, after surprising Ben with the flash mob they went on to have yet another musical live performance. I thought they would be done after last week with not just Cobie Caillat but the Jabbawockeez's but I guess not. And they were such a talented group that I already forgot their names :D.

On to dinner for our lovebirds where Ben started talking about the kind of love that he wanted in his life. At one point I think he actually used the line "love in a bubble"; What the heck? I am all for hopeless romantics and mad passionate love but really. There was just so much that he was saying that in my opinion was completely unrealistic that I was a little surprised when Ashley told him it sounded a lot like what she was looking for. That also might explain why most of the Bachelor/Bachelorette couples don't work. Over the top ideas.

The next day (or however long it is in Bachelorette time) the group date went to a comedy club where Ashley clued the guys in on the fact that they would be roasting her.

William who most everyone really liked after last week took it not so much as a date and a chance to further his relationship with Ashley so much as an audition for "Last Comic Standing". Apparently he didn't get the memo that he was on the Bachelorette. Badum

Moving right along, the guys went up and of course William was last. His jokes fell faster than a Playboy centerfolds top and at one point at the end someone in the audience yelled out "too soon". Cause it would have been better to for him to wait until week seven and then joke that he might have wanted Emily or Chantal more. That would have been better.

After that disaster all William could say for himself is that maybe he should go home; not even an apology and we were all waiting but nothing. He ran away from the party and then sat outside saying how he wished he could have another chance but we never saw him actually go to Ashley and ask for one. What we did see was Bentley using the opportunity to win Ashley over more even as he admitted off camera that he felt the same as Williams joke.

Waking up the next morning Bentley decided that since he didn't get the rose on the group date he would pout like any spoiled brat and go home citing that he missed his daughter too much to stay.

Okay I am probably going to catch some for this but I actually appreciated the way that Bentley left. Sure he didn't give Ashley the closer that she needed and he basically lied or half-truthed his way out the door but he also didn't crush her as much as he could have.

We all know that she has major insecurities and if he had told her that the idea of marrying her was worse than swimming in pee or that he would have been happier if it was Emily cause that was who he wanted he would have destroyed her. After the night that she had had before and then for him to say such a thing, in my opinion would have made it impossible for her to continue on with the show. She would have been second guessing everything that every one of the guys said. There would have been no way that she could open up and trust the way that she should have. Yes he was a complete butt head but at least he left and he didn't take the rest of the season with him. Besides I think that confrontation will be so much better on the men tell all.

Finally we had Jeff. O Jeff *sigh*. There just aren't words.

This week he FINALLY took that silly mask off and what did he get for it? Sent home. Yes, the mask came off and the bags got packed. Not so much in that order but in the end he had to go. I don't think it was completely do to the fact that once the mask came off he was just plain or in Ashley's words "older than she thought" but I do think that he lost some of his appeal without it. I know I for one was like over it by the time it came off.

So another episode is in the bag and we are down to twelve. Next week they are suppose to start their world wind tour to win Ashley's heart. First stop Thailand. See ya next week.

*Some pictures courtesy of ABC

Where I would normally go through and talk about the dates that happened on this weeks episode I really want to talk about the episode as it would be in real life.

First the highlights. William, who is absolutely adorable, got the first date of the season and was whisked off to Las Vegas for a wedding elopement style date and lets be real. There is no guy that would elope with any woman on a first date and what girl puts that kind of pressure on a guy. Still I will say that I was laughing right off my bed as it happened.

Second was the group date where they stayed in Vegas and got a chance to dance with the Jabbawockez's from "America's Best Dance Crew". As a personal fan of theirs I was excited to see them get the advertisement and more than a little bummed that I didn't know they had their own show in Vegas. Must check it out. The guys were split into two groups and the winning group got to stay and party in Vegas after performing for a sold out audience with the Jabba's while the losing group were flown home.

Lastly there was the second one on one that ended up being a coin toss between JP and Mikey (sorry if I am spelling it wrong). Mikey won and again was flown to Vegas where Ashley let the coin toss decide everything from the wine to if he got the rose and a kiss. It seemed to work in his favor because he won them all and if I was him I would be keeping that coin if for nothing else good luck.

Alright that is about the highlights of the episode and now I can get down to the two topics that I want to talk about: Reality and Producers.

Look we all know that even though the term is "reality tv" that not everything is one hundred percent real. But that isn't what I meant when I said reality. What I'm talking about is everyday, run of the mill, life.

On Ashley's date with William once they got past the wedding that wasn't they went to dinner. Now while many people have gone to dinner in Vegas post, pre or no where near marriage most of them have not had dinner in the middle of the fountains at the Bellagio Hotel. Are you serious? I know that as a television show they have a standard to live up to and that again there is little real in "reality" but come on. How do you follow that up once the show as ended?

This is one of my problems with the Bachelor/Bachelorette. They send people on these amazing around the world dates and then when the camera's stop rolling they expect them to life out normal life when there has been nothing normal about their relationship up to that point. Yes they have to give an air of extravagance but for most people dinner in the Bellagio might be considered extravagant. Especially if they were in a penthouse suite or something to that effect. It just gets to be too much on occasion and I wonder if all the over the top dates don't contribute to the life expectancy of a television romance post cameras.

My next issue that I have an opinion on is the producers and Bentley.

I am sure that when he auditioned, or whatever it is that they do to be on the show, he didn't open up about his obsession with Emily or that he wouldn't be interested if it was Ashley. I would like to hope that if he did then they would never have allowed him on the show. That being said, are they hearing the same crap that I am?

I know that villainy makes for great television. Just look at how Michelle Money was portrayed last season (although I did love her) or others in seasons past but again this is suppose to be "real". Okay so he didn't say half or any of what he is saying now to you back then and yes Ashley has free will and despite the warning that she received she has kept him on; but come on. At some point you either need to shut him up or clue her in. This is suppose to be a show about finding love and whether your track record is 0 and 100 or 12 and 12 (neither are correct for the Bachelor series) you would think that you would want to at least look like you are trying to help that along.

When Jake was all about Rozlyn who "supposedly" had an inappropriate relationship with some one on staff they didn't care then. They pulled her aside and on camera no less and sent her packing. Now they have someone that is not only admitting to having no feelings whatsoever about the Bachelorette on camera and basically talking about playing her and they do nothing but air it. Even Wes from Jillian's season wasn't that bold or stupid as everyone was accusing him of having a girlfriend. He waited until he had been sent home to admit his short comings.

All in all, this episode really bothered me for those two reasons. Next week it looks like Bentley is finally going to come clean and I can't wait to see how that plays out and if it makes for the great television I'm sure the producers are hoping it does.

Stolen kisses, Phantom of the Opera, Drunken stupors, real tears and ladies and gentlemen this was all in the first night. It seems this season of the Bachelorette is gearing up to be as they all promise "the most controversial season yet".:P Ashley H. is back and if you are a Bachelor or Bachelorette watcher then you were glued to the television Monday night.

When we first met Ashley she was a sweet blonde girl looking for love but scared to open up. Now in her very own season she has dyed the hair, changed the attitude and she is ready to take on 25 hot, hot bachelors in the hopes of getting that all important marriage proposal at the end.

Last night started as most new seasons do. Ashley talking about the mistakes she has made while clips of her past relationship with Brad popped in and out. And in true fashion as the music picked up so did she. She went on to talk about how excited she was to be back and how she was more open to love this time and ready for this amazing adventure. Truly if you have seen one Bachelorette then you have seen them all.

Enter Chris Harrison, the limos and the awkward five second meet and greets. I sometimes wish they would just let the men or women arrive and then let the bachelor or bachelorette walk in on the cocktail party already in full swing. Those few minutes of people trying to introduce themselves while standing out are just painful to watch sometimes.

Moving right along, the cocktail party. Yes as always there was drama between a few of the guys. Mainly Jeff, who wore a mask for the WHOLE evening, and the others that found the mask stupid as did most of us. I appreciate the message and the idea behind it (he wants her to get to know the real him without worrying about looks) but really? Come on man. There had to have been a better way to present it.

Then there was Tim who apparently had to get drunk to get up the courage to go on a blind date

with 24 other guys on national television. When said that way I think I know a few guys that would have been three sheets to the wind too. I was pulling for him to turn it around until he fell asleep on the couch out by the pool and then like Ashley I was like dude you have to go. You also have to give the producers credit for that one. I don't think that has ever happen in all their seasons. Way to go! :)

Finally there was Bentley. A gentleman who openly said that he wanted the bachelorette to be Emily or at least he openly said it to the cameras. What he said to Ashley was how he was excited to be there and looking forward to getting to know her. Now a lot of people are upset because she gave him a rose at the end considering a "friend" had told her before hand that he was only coming on to further his career (did Wes not teach men anything? We hate those guys).

However, I can see where she was coming from. You want to give everyone the benefit of the doubt and from what he was saying he sounded sincere. The previews for the season to show a different take on it but heartbreak is what makes for good TV after all.

Overall, I wasn't impressed or not impressed with the men lined up for Ashley. There were a few that I really liked. Ryan P. who does something with solar energy and also got the first impression rose was really cute. I also liked the one that called his mom for her to talk to; that was sweet. A friend of mine is all about JP who did seem almost southern gentlemanly. Truth is that really it has only been one episode and an hour of listening to them. Way to soon to tell.

Either way, my opinion, is that Ashley is going to have her hands full and like every other season before there will be a ridiculous amount of tears spilled and in the end she will claim that she is happier than she has ever been in her life. Can't wait to see it all unfold.

*Pictures courtesy of ABC

Week two started out a little more like I thought the season would. The excitement of night one was long gone and most of the pack landed in the middle. However, there were a few couples that came back strong. Let's take a look.

Sugar Ray & Anna - Sugar Ray looked more relax even though I was first out the gate. He came out with an entertaining jive that was full of energy but still need technique. In my opinion I still think he will be around awhile but he has to work on combining his enjoyment with his feet.

Kendra & Louis - The playboy bunny showed signs of some gracefulness but truthfully her blinding forced smile distracted me through most of the dance. You could see that this the quickstep wasn't anywhere near her comfort zone but she but forth quite a bit of effort. I think if she can come out of her shell than she might just make a run for the mirror ball.

Chelsea & Mark - I guess since Derek isn't here this season his BFF Mark decided he would be the one to piss off the judges. They completely ripped his jive as not being the time or the place as Carrie Ann said but in my opinion it might have been the wave of the future. Look the music choice sucked for them but they made it work. It was slightly outside the box of a "traditional" jive but still think they will be around for quite a while.

Chris & Cheryl - After admitting that his is rather scared of Cheryl Burke, Chris turned in a wonderfully exciting quickstep. He looked more natural on the dance floor and as if he was really, truly enjoying himself. I'm thinking he might be the dark horse of this competition if he keeps a healthy dose of Cheryl fear.

Petra & Dmitry - My height issues aside, Petra's jive was a little jerky and surprisingly stiff. Sure she ripped off half her clothing and showed that she still has her runway figure but there was disjointedness about the performance. Still in true DWTS judge format they appeared to love it. There was some criticism however which made me smile just a little; height issues aside.

Kristie & Maksim - I am trying my best not to go all team Kristie but how can you help it when she is turning in really good performances. Sure she had a little oops, actually maybe two but if the judges didn't see it then I'm not going to point it out, but you could see the work. For week two her quickstep was lighter than I would have imagined and faster than she probably wanted. Overall in my opinion another solid effort.

Mike & Lacey - Mike, Mike, Mike. Look I give credit where credit is due and Mike put in the effort this week and turned in a middle of the pack jive. It was way better than I ever thought it would be after week 1 and in my opinion I think it should have earned him at least one more week. Will he get to stay is the question but still not that bad.

Romeo & Chelsie - While I might be a little bias since they danced to one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite musicals (You're the One that I Want, Grease) I absolutely loved it. Sure Romeo was quite a bit more bouncy than most doing a quickstep but it almost looked effortless as he moved around the dance floor with Chelsie. Len actually said it was the best dance of the night. That might be first time a rapper on the show as ever heard those words from Len. Way to go.

Wendy & Tony - Okay if you have already had a song on previously in another season and the routine for it was absolutely phenomenal; why would you bring it back? Yet that is exactly what happened here. A song from Basement Jaxx that helped win Shawn Johnson the mirror ball during her freestyle was played to Wendy's very, very boring and lack luster quickstep. It was almost painful to watch her move so sluggishly to such a great song. It made me long for Shawn and I had to YouTube the original performance after the show just to feel better.

Ralph & Karina - I have to say that I am really taken by the Karate Kid. Although his jive wasn't as amazing as the foxtrot last week he still brought in a really wonderful dance. Plus the personality that he brings to life on the floor is great to see. I am looking for him to be in the final three and if he is not I will be extremely disappointed.

Hines & Kym - While Len may say the dance of the night went to Romeo I think it went hands down to Hines and Kym's quickstep. He was light on his feet. He kept his bum in check and they glided around as if they had always moved that fast. His charisma shined from the moment he steeped out and continued through the entire performance. My vote for encore dance goes to him without question and I hope that I get to see it again tonight.

After the second night of competition I think the real loser of the night was the overall music selection. I can already tell that is going to be one of my biggest pet peeves of the season. Music not withstanding my choice for the first to leave the ballroom would have to be Wendy and Tony. I love Tony and you can tell that Wendy really wants to do well but after turning in two painful to watch performances I really don't think I could handle a third.

Sorry honey but you just ain't doing so good.

I will freely admit that when I first saw the new cast for this season of Dancing with the Stars I was less than excited. Sure there were a few that sparked an interest. Like would the Playmate fall out of her top? Would Kristie implode during the show? That was provided she could move at all. Could the lil' rapper really do better than his infamously low scoring dad? Still with all those questions the names left me feeling less than interested.

That was when I decided that I would give it one maybe two weeks and I was sure that I would ready to move on by then. So last night seven rolled around and sadly I was still making my dinner but finished just as the line up was standing all glittery and spray tanned on stage ready to dance their hearts out for mirror ball glory. The Disney star, the football hero, the boxer and the talk show host all gave me pause but again interest was barely there.

The music started, the couples moved, the judges paddled, and two wonderful hours later I was hooked. People I didn't expect to capture my attention held me captivated, folks I thought would suck wowed me and end the end I had taken to my Facebook to alert the world that Dancing with the Stars was back.

Here is a our first breakdown of the season:

Chelsea & Mark - Mark fresh of his surprising rise with Bristol Palin has comeback with a lovely little partner in Disney darling Chelsea. She is cute, petite and unlike Bristol has personality on the floor. I'm not sure if Mark always ask to go first but for the third season in a row he started us off with a interesting Foxtrot. It was good and showed that Chelsea had potential but it wasn't a jaw dropping routine. Overall, my opinion week 1 is that they will do pretty well but I'm not sure I see them taking it all the way to the finals.

Wendy & Tony - Oh Wendy, how you doin? Not so great. Wendy's ChaCha was painful to watch. I don't know if she was nervous, not feeling the music or just to much woman for Tony to handle. Either way it was awful. For someone that is such a huge personality it was confusing for myself and the judges that looked stunned that she didn't pull it off. My opinion for Wendy is about as bad as her dancing. Two maybe four weeks if she doesn't learn how to pull that personality out and move those hips.

Hines & Kym - I will be honest; I'm still mad at Kym for stealing the trophy from Mya a few seasons ago but that aside I see good things for her this year. First off she is paired with a football player with personality. That always bodes well for "Dancing". In the likes of Emmett and Warren, Hines came on strong. The packet they showed before they started dancing was hilarious. Then they took to the floor. He wasn't the best of the night and there is much room for improvement but his personality more than made up for his lack of talent. Week 1 opinion is promising. I think his personality will hold him until he can learn the talent to stay.

Petra & Dmitry - I learned something watch Petra dance last night. I think I'm a heightest. For some reason as graceful as she was last night she just seemed too tall for the Foxtrot. That said, and my issues aside, she was good. However, she admitted thanks to her personal experience in the 2004 Tsunami her flexibility is awful and she experiences lost of pain. Still with all that my opinion is that she will make it far in this competition. After all Jennifer Gray won last year with a pin in her neck.

Romeo & Chelsie - Romeo, Romeo how you have grown up Romeo. True to form Carrie Ann seemed to be a little smitten with our lil' Romeo as she proclaimed how much sex appeal he had. However, sexiness aside he could have come out and pushed Chelsie around to the beat of the music and everyone would be glad because it would have been better than his father. Thankfully he did a little better than that. Like most rappers/rnb performers he showed musicality and hope. The question now in my opinion is if he can calm down enough actually learn the technique.

Sugar Ray & Anna - The first thing that surprised me about Sugar Ray was that he was paired with Anna and not Cheryl. She always seems to get the sporty black men but Anna lucked out this season with the legend. The jury is still out as to whether that is a blessing or a curse. Last night I am giving him the benefit of the doubt that it was his nervous that kept all his personality shine. The opinion for Sugar is that if he can get the nervous under control then he might end up kinda sweet.

Kendra & Louis - Go Kendra, go Kendra. Yes she sung her own theme song while showing Louis that she could shake that thing. Truthfully, she was one of the ones I was looking forward to seeing. I didn't expect much from her. Kinda a cross between Pamela Anderson and her former playmate Holly. Still she came out, calmed her booty shaking down and did an entertaining ChaCha. It was a little wild but so is she and it was week one. Will a little polish and some technique my opinion is that she might be around for the long hall.

Ralph & Karina - It was good to see Karina back and looking lovely as always and to be paired with the karate kid well that might be every girl from the 80's dream. The 49 year old actor (still shocking me) came out and delivered one of the best dances of the night. His Foxtrot was fun and flirty and full of content. The judges loved him and so did the audience. He had personality, style and my opinion is provided he can keep up the potential we could be looking at a finalist.

Chris & Cheryl - Just as I'm not sure if it was a blessing or curse that Cheryl didn't get Sugar Ray, I am also not sure if her actual partner, Chris, is the same. It was apparent that he was trying his best and I hate to talk bad about someone that tried but I'm going to have to. Chris was heavy-footed and painful. He wasn't the worst dance of the night but he was really close. In my opinion I see Cheryl carrying him to about the middle of the pack but that's it.

Mike & Lacey - I love my Lacey and when she first came on this season I was like what is going on with her hair. Her roots looked as if she had a dark bowl hanging out on her head. Yet as she started dancing with Mike I finally understood. It was so that her hair could distract you from the pain that was going on with her partner. Mike, Len said it best. Get better next week or that might be it. For this opinion I am going to follow my mom's advice. If you can't say anything nice then just shut up.

Kristie & Maksim - Some might say that they saved the best for last or at least the most controversial. Surprisingly, both might be right. Kristie's ChaCha was wonderful. She moved better than I think anyone would have guessed and really put it all out there. With a little help and continued pushing from Maks my opinion is that she could really, really do good here. In my opinion she deserves a "cheers" for her performance and I can't wait to see what she does next week. Let's see if she can do ballroom before I give her a complete thumbs up.

So that was it for week 1. I am not making predictions for who will go home this week considering that they have another Monday night before the first elimination of the season. Check back next Tuesday to get my thoughts of next week.

Until then, what was you impressions of last nights episode. Leave your opinions below.