'Release your romantic tension!' John Travolta makes a surprise

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Dance Doctor: Hollywood star John Travolta paid a visit to Kirstie Alley as she rehearsed with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy for tonight's Dancing With The Stars


John Travolta made a surprise appearance on Dancing With The Stars to dish out some advice to his friend and contestant Kirstie Alley.

The Grease star visited Alley, 60, and dance partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy during rehearsals at the actress's home.

Introducing himself as the 'Dance Doctor', Travolta had the pair in stitches as he advised Alley to wear sports shoes and told them to release their 'romantic tension'.


Advice: The Saturday Night Live star told his long time pal that she and Maks needed to release their 'romantic tension' to become better dancers



Travolta has of course had many years of dance practice starring in films like Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction and Grease.

Kirstie's foxtrot to American Woman was overshadowed slightly by her outfit which was not flattering.

The blue jumpsuit with flared bottoms had a see-through panel in the waist which meant she could not wear her usual body control Spanx.


Bizarre: Travolta also told Kirstie that she should wear high top trainers instead of her fancy designer heels while visiting the rehearsals at the former Cheers star's lavish home


Red, white and blue: Kirstie and Maks did the foxtrot to American Woman in tonight's show which was an American theme


This then highlighted more of her lumps and bumps and it did not show off her wonderful curves in its best fashion.

And Maks' torso was decorated with an American flag which surely would have made many viewers that much more patriotic.

Travolta's words of wisdom clearly had some effect as Alley got through her foxtrot unscathed and scored 23 out of 30 points.



Americana night: Karate Kid Ralph Macchio was more cowboy kid and danced the samba with Karina Smirnoff to classic tune Sweet Home Alabama


Good job: Chris Jericho won great praise from the judges for his Viennese waltz with Cheryl Burke - they glided to America The Beautiful


Not impressed: Model Petra Nemcova and her partner Dmitry Chaplin did not fare well with their quickstep to Elvis Presley's Viva Las Vegas



Suited up: Rapper Romeo looked dapper in a top hat and tails and got his 'Sixties swagger' on while dancing the foxtrot to New York, New York with partner Chelsea Hightower


All white: Footballer Hines ward got the highest score of the night with a 27 for doing the rumba with partner Kym Johnson to God Bless America



High energy: Chelsea Kane and her partner Mark Ballas danced a hot samba and closed the show with a band to Pary in the USA


Kirstie Alley's New Dance Coach Travolta



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Fall from grace: Kirstie Alley comes crashing down after being dropped by partner Maksim on Dancing With The Stars

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Ouch! The fall was attributed to Maksim, whose thigh gave out during the dance


Kirstie Alley became the first on air-fall victim on Dancing With The Stars last night, when she and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy came crashing down.

Performing a tribute to her late parents, the 60-year-old actress got dropped by Maksim after his thigh gave out to her weight in a muscle spasm.

The couple stayed on the floor for about five seconds at the start of the routine before picking themselves up and continuing their dance.

'My thigh just gave out - I'm so sorry,' Maksim said after the dance was over.

He insisted the fault had nothing to do with Alley: 'Any dancer knows, it has to do with muscle strain,' he said. 'It had nothing to do with her.'

Despite the tumble, Kirstie danced on for the performance which was inspired by the struggle she faced when she was about to get her first big movie role in Star Trek 2, and was told that her mother had been killed by a drunk driver and her dad was in critical condition.


Battling on: The couple stayed on the floor for about five seconds at the start of the routine before picking themselves up and continuing their dance


The theme for the week was 'story week' - where the celebrities each had to chose emotionally-charged songs with a connection to their past.

'This song depicts the most turning point in my life,' Kirstie said during rehearsals. 'The song depicts the hopefulness after the despair.'

To the tune of Somewhere Over The Rainbow, it was clear she had the crowd from the word go who following the performance gave the actress a rousing applause.


Score: And despite the fall, all three gave her a generous seven points each, seemingly touched by her story and the emotion she connected to the dance


And despite the fall technicality, all three judges gave her a generous seven points, seemingly touched by her story and the emotion she connected to the dance.

'Sometimes tragedy leads to amazingly beautiful moments. I think despite the fact you had a mess up at the beginning something magical happened after that and you were so connected to the music.

I think you did a wonderful job,' said Carrie Ann Inaba, struggling to fight back tears.

'Dancing is a bit like life - it's about overcoming adversities and you did that,' exclaimed Len Goodman.

And big Kirstie fan, Bruno Tonioli got off his chair and exclaimed: 'Once you got up it was better than ever!'.


Sexy: There was no doubt that Kendra Wilkinson had shed her tomboy persona she was so concerned with last week with her dance with Louis van Amstel


Too hot to handle: While the 25-year-old was a little clumsy on her footing, her erotic moves got the judges in a fluster


There was no doubt that Kendra Wilkinson had shed her tomboy persona she was so concerned with last week.

The Former Playboy model sizzled in her sexy Rumba with partner Louis Van Amstel that she dedicated to her husband Hank Baskett, who was sitting in the crowd.

While the 25-year-old was a little clumsy on her footing, her erotic moves got the judges in a fluster.

'That was hot, hot, hot - you were celebrating your sensuality,' exclaimed Carrie Ann.

Bruno was equally red-faced: 'Kendra Von Teese - there is nothing to worry about. It was hot and erotic darling.'

As expected Petra Nemocova's performance referred to her heart-breaking experience in the 2004 tsnunami in which the 31-year-old model lost her boyfriend.


Emotional: As expected Petra Nemocova's performance referred to her heart-breaking experience in the 2004 tsunami in which the 31-year-old model lost her boyfriend


She waltzed to You Raise Me Up by Secret Garden with partner Dmitry Chaplin for the people of her Happy Hearts Fund, which helps individuals following natural disasters.

The supermodel who looked stunning in her lilac genie-inspired ensemble, got a standing ovation from the crowd and all three judges who thought it was beautiful.
'It had grace, it had elegance and it had fluid moment... That was brilliant,' said a proud Len.

Bruno was smitten: 'Petra you are like a vision from heaven and you dance like an angel.'

And Carrie Ann said she could feel Petra's emotion: 'Your heart was all over the movement.'


Emotional: As expected Petra Nemocova's performance referred to her heart-breaking experience in the 2004 tsunami in which the 31-year-old model lost her boyfriend
She waltzed to You Raise Me Up by Secret Garden with partner Dmitry Chaplin for the people of her Happy Hearts Fund, which helps individuals following natural disasters.
The supermodel who looked stunning in her lilac genie-inspired ensemble, got a standing ovation from the crowd and all three judges who thought it was beautiful.
'It had grace, it had elegance and it had fluid moment... That was brilliant,' said a proud Len.
Bruno was smitten: 'Petra you are like a vision from heaven and you dance like an angel.'
And Carrie Ann said she could feel Petra's emotion: 'Your heart was all over the movement.'


Angel: The model who looked stunning in her lilac genie-inspired ensemble, got a standing ovation from the crowd and all three judges who thought it was beautiful


Disney star Chelsea Kane wowed the crowd by not only flaunting her incredible figure in a gold tasselled two-piece, but with her cheeky cha-cha with Mark Ballas.

She danced to a rock song penned by ex-boyfriend titled 'Chelsea', of course.

And after scathing comments about her performance last week, the judges were thrilled.

'Chelsea, Chelsea, sexy, sexy!' exclaimed Bruno.

While Carrie Ann saw the romantic side of the dance: I am a big fan of romance and I am a big fan of that cha-cha!'

Len agreed that it was the 22-year-old's triumph so far: 'That was your best dance, well done.'

Romeo struggled to get through rehearsals with Chelsea Hightower as emotion overcame the 21-year-old rapper, who dedicated his dance to his two deceased cousins.

But while he managed to come through it all for the live performance, all the pulling at heartstrings couldn't save his dance.

Bruno said: "You really put your heart and soul into it. But sometimes when you put yourself into it too much something goes wrong - in this case your foot.'

Len added: 'Last week was a huge step forwards, this week was a huge step back.'


Struggle: Romeo struggled to get through rehearsals with Chelsea Hightower as emotion overcame the 21-year-old rapper, who dedicated his dance to his two deceased cousins


Former NFL player Hines Ward once again was the star of the show scoring the first ever nine of the competition from Carrie Ann.

The Pittsburgh Steelers star performed a lovable samba with partner, Kym Johnson, and dedicated the dance to his mother, who after divorcing Ward's dad took three jobs to support her son.

And again it was another coo as far as the judges were concerned: 'Two-for-the-price-of-one happy hour!' exclaimed Bruno.

Carrie Ann was off her chair: 'Booyah, baby has bounce! You have been dancing this song like you have been dancing this song all your life.'

Even sharp-tongued Len was impressed: 'I am proud of you!.'


Show stopper: Former NFL player Hines Ward once again was the star of the show scoring the first ever nine of the competition from judge Carrie Ann


Sweet: He dedicated the dance to his mother, who after divorcing Ward's dad took three jobs to support her son


Tears were shed when wrestler Chris Jericho did an emotional interpretation of the sexy Rumba for his late mother who died in 2005.

Dancing to Let It Be by The Beatles, the 40-year-old echoed his heartfelt dedication into the dance on the arm of Cheryl Burke.

Carrie Ann once again struggled to get her comments out as fought back tears.


Grace: Dancing to Let It Be by The Beatles, the 40-year-old echoed his heartfelt dedication into his dance on the arm of Cheryl Burke


'That was a beautiful tribute to your mom... emotionally amazing,' she said.
Bruno agreed: 'You brought a great sense of warmth.'

Len was more critical about his technique but liked some aspects of the dance: 'The lines and poses that you did were excellent.'

Wendy Williams landed herself in the bottom again after she did the foxtrot to Last Night A DJ Saved My Life.

In her blue sparkly gown she failed to impress all three of the judges.

'I do feel this week we took a little step back and I don't know why' said Carrie Ann.

Len thought the talk show host lacked any fluidity: 'Wendy to be honest it was a struggle, it lacked fluidity.


Bombed: Wendy Williams landed herself in the bottom again after she did the foxtrot to Last Night A DJ Saved My Life


Ralph Macchio who struggled last week with his scattered jive, once again failed to blow the judges away with his more comfortable rumba.

The Karate Kid actor dedicated his dance to his wife who was sitting in the audience, and while it was sweet, Bruno thought he should be paying more attention to his dance partner Karina Smirnoff, who he believed intimidated the 49-year-old actor.

'You deal with her like she is too hot to handle,' said Bruno.

Len agreed that he looked uncomfortable but thought the performance was refined: 'The whole routine was crisp and clear but it needs a tad of refinement, but as I saw the overall look was appealing.'

But Carrie Ann disagreed with both the men: 'I thought it wa
s a very sweet rumba and you two are coo coo.'


Intimidated: Bruno thought the Karate Kid star should be paying more attention to his dance partner Karina Smirnoff, who he believed intimidated the 49-year-old actor


Intent on proving to the judges that he had more 'punch', boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard settled on a dance about beating the odds, alluding to his tempestuous career.

The 54-year-old did the parse double to Bobby Brown's My Prerogative in an energetic performance with partner Anna Trebunskaya.

And their hard work in rehearsals paid off: 'Sugar Ray the fighting spirit got you back in business,' said Bruno.

'I think I saw a lot of improvement!,' exclaimed Carrie Ann. 'You have come out tonight stronger and you fought back!

Hines and Petra got the highest score of 25 and Wendy, the lowest with 15 and another star will leave the competition tomorrow night.


Peppy: The 54-year-old did the parse double to Bobby Brown's My Prerogative in an energetic performance with partner Anna Trebunskaya


Kirsty Alley and Maks fall...on dancing with star (Video)



Sugar Ray Leonard & Anna Trebunskaya - Paso Doble



Petra Nemcova & Dmitry Chaplin - Waltz



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Oh Baby! Jennifer Grey has the time of her life as she's crowned winner of Dancing With The Stars alongside three-time champion Derek Hough

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We did it! Jennifier Grey and Derek Hough were crowned the winners of Dancing With The Stars last night


She defied all expectations to make it through to the Dancing With The Stars final, but last night Bristol Palin's luck finally ran out.

The 20-year-old was beaten by rival Jennifer Grey and partner Derek Hough, who had consistently topped the judges' leader-board throughout the season.

The pair's win has made Derek Hough the first and only three-time champion of Dancing With The Stars, after previously winning the competition with Nicole Scherzinger earlier this year and with Brooke Burke in 2008

Sarah Palin's daughter came in third place behind runner-up, Disney star Kyle Massey, 19.


Don't drop it! The pair accept season 11's mirror-ball trophy


A cancer survivor, Grey, 50, struggled with various injuries throughout the season - including a ruptured disc that almost stopped her from dancing on the final episode.

But her claim on the mirror ball trophy seemed at risk as Palin waltzed into the finals on a tide of public support despite coming bottom with the judges for more than six weeks.

After combining the judges' scores from two consecutive nights of dances with the public votes, Grey eventually came out on top.

Shedding tears of joy, she said: 'It's such a sweet thing at the end of such a tricky tumultuous journey and it was worth every second of it It was the chance of a lifetime and I'm so grateful that I didn't miss it.'

Asked what she would miss most about the show, Grey replied simply: 'Dancing.'


Golden moment: Jennifer struggled with various injuries throughout the season but came out on top


Hough, now a three-time champion of the show, swept her into his arms as they heard their names announced.

Grey later dedicated her win to her 9-year-old daughter, Stella.

Best known for playing the naive teen Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the coming-of-age film Dirty Dancing, she won hearts with emotional recollections of performing with Swayze more than 20 years ago.

Swayze died of pancreatic cancer in September 2009 at the age of 57.


Celebration: The dancing pair hugged after their impressive victory


Many fans had been hoping Grey would perform the Dirty Dancing lift to cap off her time on the show.

But she said her doctor recommended that she didn't complete the iconic move after undergoing neck surgery last year.

Palin again scored the lowest with judges in her final tango and cha cha cha dances last night, but was praised for her improvement over the last three months

'Going out there and winning this would mean a lot. It would be like a big middle finger to all the people out there that hate my mom and hate me,' she said before the result was announced.

Palin's cadre of voter support led to some surprising upsets, including Brandy's elimination after earning a perfect score last week.

Last week, one angry man blasted his TV set with a shotgun while watching the show, and an envelope filled with what turned out to be talcum powder turned up on the show's Los Angeles set.

Palin shrugged off the controversy, calling her critics 'haters' who were waiting for her to fail.



Behind the scenes: The pair soak up their win backstage and right, Jennifer with her daughter Stella


She said it was challenging to overcome the flurry of media coverage that erupted when she was voted in over Brandy, prompting some viewers to question the veracity of the voting system.

Producers said today that 'a record amount of activity' overloaded its online and telephone voting systems after Monday's episode.

'Some viewers reported experiencing difficulties registering their votes for the Dancing With the Stars finale, which affected each finalist equally,' show producers said in a statement.


Nobody puts Baby in a corner! Jennifer described her time on the show as 'such a sweet thing'


'The issue was promptly addressed' and voting times were not extended.
Viewer votes counted for half of each competitor's overall total.

In the first round last night, each couple performed their favorite dance from the season.

Jennifer and Derek revived their Viennese waltz from week one, while Kyle and Lacey and Bristol and Mark both reprised their tangos from rock week.


Taking it in her stride: Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas came in third place


Lady in red: Bristol performed a sassy cha cha, but it wasn't enough to lead her to victory


Cheer squad: Sarah Palin was in the audience to support her daughter


Jennifer earned another perfect 30 points, Kyle, deemed 'a stage animal' by Bruno, was given second place with 26 points and Bristol received 25 points.
The final dance of the season was a group instant cha cha cha to the Pink hit Raise Your Glass.

The two-hour finale also featured appearances from other celebrities who had been eliminated earlier in the season.



Second place: Disney star Kyle Massey with his dance partner Lacey Schwimmer


Singer Christina Aguilera also performed a raunchy routine from new film Burlesque.
David Hasselhoff attempted to make up for his surprise first-round elimination by poking fun at himself.

He can be seen reflecting on his defeat on the beach, before reprising his classic bare-chested Baywatch running scene as he jogs all the way to the DWTS studio.


Tough competition: Producers said today that 'a record amount of activity' overloaded its online and telephone systems during the voting period


He then appears to change quickly into a dancing outfit and comes out to sing the theme tune to his hit show while cavorting with three women in the classic red bikinis

Mike The Situation Sorrentino showed off his famous abs as he danced after taking part in a sketch that showed him as a future governor of New Jersey.

Brandy received a standing ovation for her two-step with Maksim Chmerkovskiy to the Friends theme song.

Former contestant Michael Bolton did not attend because he was performing a concert in London.


Come Hoff it! David Hasselhoff, who was eliminated in the first round, came back to perform the Baywatch theme tune


Look, no shirt: The Situation, real name Mike Sorrentino, performed to Right Said Fred's I'm Too Sexy


And Audrina Patridge, who was eliminated earlier in the competition despite being one of the season's most talented contestants, was also absent.

'I'm miserable at home in bed today, and super bummed that I can't be there for the finale or wrap party tonight,' she told People magazine before the show.

'I was excited to see everyone and looking forward to one last dance with Tony – he's been the best partner ever!'


They're back! Margaret Cho and Florence Henderson returned with their partners Louis Van Amstel and Corky Ballas


The Hills star was left humiliated when her mother launched into a drunk tirade following her exit from the show.

Lynn, whose outburst was caught on camera, later apologised for the foul-mouthed rant.

Dancing With the Stars has enjoyed one of the best seasons in its five year history on U.S. television.

More than 23 million viewers tuned in for Monday's finale, making it the most-watched show in the United States that night.



Racy: Christina Aguilera performed a raunchy routine from new film Burlesque








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