That was one of the truly terrific things about this show - the use of a live band and live musicians. I was in awe of their abilities. I didn't watch the show last season because of the bottom-of-the-barrel dancers and this is another reason for not watching it any more.

I haven't watched it the last couple of seasons, but figured this would be the one to watch. I missed it, so will watch it online and try to zip through the crap. A number of my favourites from past shows. I can't stand the length and drawn-out factor of the show. That is what is turning viewers off. With the results show, we always watched the encore dance, then watched another show, and flipped back to see who got booted off.

I agree lindy, I was rooting for Riker. I'd never even heard of him before DWTS. I think it's much easier to make a girl look good with the sexy outfits and flowing gowns. Rumer was fantastic but there was something so edgy and cool about Riker. That boy could tear up the dance floor. I do wish they would stop having people like Patti Labelle, and Jerry Springer, and Cloris Leachman and that idiot rapper they had one season who wouldn't even pick up his feet. They dancing from Riker and Rumer was fabulous.

I'm sorry she's ill (I'm still skeptical), but I think Tamar is an arrogant, self serving, show off. I won't miss her. I've watched most of the DWTS seasons and I don't remember disliking anyone as much as I dislike her