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All 3 freestyles were underwhelming - although I agree that Shawn's was the best. I doubt the fan votes would've changed if Cheryl did a different dance.Originally Posted by Lucky22;3459362;
In my book, Gilles deserved that trophy and it was Shawn's fans that got it for her, not her freestyle.
I totally disagree. If Cheryl had created a dance with a Latin flavor, it would have highlighted Gilles' greatest strength and drawn in the ladies' votes in droves. I would bet most of the voters are women. As it was, all we got to see was Cheryl gyrating in hot pink, in the forefront, with Gilles in dark colors in the background not doing much of anything. Nobody wanted to vote for Cheryl ... she wasn't the vote-getter. He was. She blew it for him!
I agree with you. The judges said that they were dissapointed that their freestyle featured Cheryl so much, and I've talked to lots of people who thought the same. Each of them had the people who'd vote for either one no matter what. But there's another group of voters who don't vote every week, but if they see a dance that makes them say "WOW" will pick up the phone. I fall into that category. Shawn made me say WOW (although I didn't see her dance until voting had closed, so I didn't vote). Gilles left me saying "Really, that's it?" I would have voted for Gilles over anyone (and saw his dances in time to vote). But i wasn't moved to pick upthe phone. I think in many ways, the narrow margin of the votes showed the split between those who voted based on the entire season, and those who voted based on the last dances they saw.
We'll have to agree to disagree on this one.
Shawn's fan base was massive when she started, Gilles grew in leaps and bounds to the point that it almost matched Shawns in the end. The closeness in the votes proved that. Gilles grew because he was smoking hot in the latin dances and I highly doubt anyone changed their vote to Shawn because Cheryl didn't deliver on the FS. If anyone changed their vote it was likely cause they just didn't like Cheryl - much the same as people didn't vote for Tony because they didn't like Mel.
Gilles and Cheryl, you two were without a doubt the ultimate sensual couple on the dance floor. Your dances were always entertaining and likable (jmo). It was apparent you have a friendship bond which will follow through the years. It is endearing to know that Gilles wife bought a beautiful night gown for Cheryl for her birthday, think that pretty much squashes the "most be something going on between them" rumors. They made a beautiful couple on the dance floor. Gilles obviously appreciated everything Cheryl as a professional was able to teach him in the world of dance and Gilles was able to use he acting talents to give the dance the emotion necessary. Good luck to both Gilles and Cheryl on their future endeavors.
Very nice post, pminn1608..and I agree with you totally. There's always going to be rumors flaoting around out there, and thats the only thing they are...rumors. Gilles' wife is so beautiful, anyway..and Gilles knows it.Best of luck to you Gilles, and Cheryl for a job very well done throughout the season.
Great Job Gilles and Cheryl. I enjoyed watching you all season.
I see nothing going on with Cheryl and Gilles besides a strong friendship like with ALL the couples. I am sure they all developed strong friendships with their partners. I am sure there is a sadness for all of them. They spend the last 11 weeks together. Strong bonds form. That does not mean there is anthing more to it. In fact stron bonds were formed with the other couples. There is bound to be sadness also that the group wont' be together. They have cried when somone was let go. Just because they have strong chemsty on the dance floor does not mean it is anything more. Tony also told Mel he loved her and he is married. He is also was seen walking down the street with his arm around her. Does that mean there is more going on with them?
I felt like Gilles might have been running out of steam this last week. It may have been that his shoulder was doing him in so to speak, and he really was doing the best he could. IF, and I say IF, that is the case that would explain why they did the Freestyle that they did with a lot of the emphasis on Cheryl providing lots of the razz - matazz.
Yes, they did the Argentine Tango, but it wasn't anywhere near as energetic as the Freestyle.
I just think Gilles appeared tired.
He had a great run this season. He danced well, he has become well known, and his career will now be taking off. It really doesn't matter that he didn't get to take home that tacky little trophy that former winners have indicated loses its glitter squares easily.
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