Brooke is playing the sympathy card. Think about it. This is the entertainment industry -- they always have a contract. If Brooke's contract did not include this upcoming season and she hadn't been in negotiations to extend the contract, then she shouldn't have expected to be returning, especially so close to the start of the new season. If she had been in contract negotiations, she should have had enough sense to realize that the negotiations weren't going her way, and she shouldn't have expected to be returning, especially so close to the start of the new season. And, if she actually had a new contract for this season and then ABC opted to cancel the contract, then she has nothing* to complain about because the contract would have included a buy-out which means she would have been paid a handsome sum of money for being let go. *The only thing she could possibly complain about is if her agent and/or manager had negotiated a contract that didn't include a buy-out clause; and if that's the case, her complaining should be against/about her manager and/or agent. Not the network, not the show itself.

Yippee, Jake is gone. I was surprised this "man" cried on national TV for getting the boot and not being on anymore. Did he really think he'd win??? He so much wants to get noticed in the 'biz'. When asked today on GMA about his future, he stated, you never know what doors will open by being on DWTS (not verbatim). Hummm, that says alot. These so-called reality people will do anything to be in the limelight. Go back to flying planes, Jake. You're 15 minutes is up.

I have never cared for Brooke as the host. When she was doing her interview with Tom on her time as a finalist and talking about her freestyle dance, she seemed so much more natural and comfortable speaking. She isn't good with scripted interviews or talking, I don't think. It feels forced. I didn't like Samantha Harris either though. I think Melissa Rycroft would've been a good choice for Tom's co-host. She's bubbly and cute and seems fun. It's hard to say who will win but I think Hines could take it. He's adorable.

you know minnie, i thought the same thing about this seasons' music, some of it has really been a stretch. i have watched for yrs and yrs for the dancing and have been voting all along until 2 weeks ago when i gave up. i have an aunt & uncle who are retired lawyers and they spend a few months out of the yr traveling the country in ballroom dance competitions they've been doing this for atleast 2 decades, sometimes they are on PBS. i don't often know who the contestants are at first but i am interested in the costumes, music and dance routines. sometimes i don't like some of the stars at first, alot of that thou is because of their 'video packages' which can tweek opinions i think. after a few are weeded out i start to follow certain dancers. i oppose the voting system currently, it should be 1 vote per email addy, text or phone #. or 5 but a set quantity. i don't think ABC is going to change now...and i will probably not watch next season if they don't. this is acually the only evening show i do watch/DVR besides local and international news. for me this show is all about the dance talent, not who someone is. ~ liz