A segment with Melissa Rycroft interviewing DWTS audience members as they wait to get in is up next. Onse of them is from Cleveland, but, alas, I do not know her. One lady likes Pamela, because they’re both Canadian. Another smart lady likes Maks. There is tight security, mostly on behalf of poor Erin, but they don’t mention that. The audience has to wait for an hour and a half in their seats before the show starts. Lots of chatter about how great the show is in person. And, scene.
Two more safe couples. Evan and Ana (she’s relieved) and Chad and Cheryl, who hug. This has to be the longest hour ever. Backstage, Derek blames the music for his rule breaking. Again, Derek, no one’s buying it. I’ve concluded that all of Chad’s answers include the phrase “most definitely”. He also says he’s going to make love to Cheryl on the dance floor during their rumba next week. Back out front, Tom deapans, “So, next week, we’ll be pay per view. You should know now. Get your order in; Love on the Dance Floor. Who’s gonna clean that up?” That’s the Emmy right there, folks. The man is gold!