‘Dancing With the Stars’ Week 6 Recap: Show Tunes, Groups Battle and Sparks Fly on the Dance Floor

I have not liked Max in most of the seasons I have been watching DWTS until tonight!!! BRAVO MAX!!! and while I can understand how it was “misinterpreted” as disrespectful by Carrie Ann, I truly take excepton to the “mean spirited” comments of Len and Bruno and counter that the distasteful disrespect began there. Why would either of them think for one minute the comments directed to Chaz and Solo were constructive and NOT disrespectful? While I have always believed “two wrongs don’t make a right”, the time had definitely come for SOMEONE, ANYONE to speak up as Max did this evening. I almost stopped watching DWTS a couple of years ago because of the mean spirited rhetoric from Len and Bruno and have begun considering the same again. Please give the stars constructive criticism and leave the jousty remarks and feeble attempts at humor in the hands of the comedians. The audience DOES NOT find either of you funny!!!

People have to remember the English is not Maks native lanuage. I feel that he had his points. The judges are very harsh and they tend to forget that these stars are not professional dancers.

Make is arrogant and full of himself. He is more than half the reason Hope will be leaving. The group number was proof that decent choreography would have made a huge difference for Hope.

Go Max!!! He is absolutely right, the judging is inconsistent and if they can give it they should be able to take it. As for Carrie Ann, she needs to remember that they are judges not parents to the contestants or pro dancers. They need to remember that these are people with feelings that are doing something that most of us wouldn’t have the courage to try.

Maks is not used to losing. If he can’t take criticism, he should get out. Rude comments from him, might impact votes for Hope. He’s just not doing his job this year.

Max Chmerkovskiy is a disgrace, not showing any professionalism he should be reprimanded furthermore apologize to Len Goodman on air live since he had the nerve to be insulting.

I have never missed a season of Dancing With The Stars, but I am beginning to wonder what the criteria is for “Star”? I suspect A.B.C. is more interested in ratings—although I think their ratings will drop after this season. I find myself getting mad at the judges—it is usually harsh comments to the pros, crying about a person that can not dance, or not judging at all for their dancing ability. I am proud someone finally stood up to Len tonight. Is it time for the show to go, or time for new judges?

You know, what really irks me is that Len, Carrie Ann and Bruono have the audacity to say DISRESPECTFUL comments to the pros and stars, yet they think they are GODS and should NOT take it themselves. If your job is to judge, whether you have been in the business for 2 months or 20 years, then do it! You SO-CALLED JUDGES need to show YOUR RESPECT, CONSIDERATION AND CAMARADERIE to the pros and stars. Len also FORGETS that Maks is a PROFESSIONAL dancer and has an enormous amount of experience. The issue with Len is that the dance(s) are not to his PERSONAL LIKING. As a result, he fails to do his JOB as a judge, hence his narrow-mindedness allows him to make big mistakes. Maks is outspoken, which is a VERY good thing. Most of the pros are not; perhaps the other pros can learn from Maks. Being outspoken is a GOOD THING PERIOD! His remark to Len was very much warranted! Carrie-Ann continues to display her classless self, in that she was WAY out of line to open her unpleasant mouth! Judges, your job is to judge the dance, that being, rhythm, form, technique, etc….If you (Len) choose to give remarks like that, then you very much DESERVE what’s coming to you!!! I commend Maks, particularly for having Hope’s back!

Alright people. Look at this objectively for once. These judges week after week especially Len have torn into Hope and Maks for one thing or another. One week they tell Hope she’s too strong, so she softens up like they said only to be told she isn’t strong, she’s all limp and weak looking with no strength. Len tells her she isn’t dedicated to this. And basically calls her a liar on national tv. She’s doing this while also playing for the USWNT for the Olympic qualifying work ups. That’s dedication. And that is TOTAL disrespect on Len’s part to call someone a liar. Your job is to critique and judge not be an ass. But if you are you best be ready to take it. They make fun of her and try to make her look ridiculous and give her horrible scores when Chaz and Nancy don’t perform half the steps and look horrendous but get better scores and are treated like children. Judge all the same. Fairly or like asses but if you’re going to go with option b shut your pie hole when it comes back on you!!!!

I’ve never voted before, BUT I had to use all of my votes for Hope tonight. The judges are so biased against Hope. She does a nice dance and she gets skewered! Chaz (I think he’s a really nice person) does such a so-so dance and they give him praise and encouragement. Hope is a far superior dancer to Chaz and others, yet she gets berated like none other. The judges have to be more consistent. If this continues next week, I’m switching the channel.

Maks can be intense and proud. But I get his point. The judges hold some stars to one standard and others to another. Maks said it best when he commented that some dancers are judged on effort while others are judged on technique. And Cari Ann helped Maks make his point when she angrily defended fellow judge Len – JUST THE SAME as Maks had been defending his partner Hope.

I think Maks has valid points. Len is very inconsistent. He needs to apply the same standards to everyone. I have never really like Maks very well and his choreography is below par. I wish Hope would have been paired with Derek.

I’m a Maks fan. But I have to say, I didn’t like THE WAY he said what he said tonight. It made him sound like an egotistical ass. However, I agree with several of the other comments here, that the judges, particularly Len, have been hypercritical of Hope. She’s only getting negative feedback from the judges. Others who aren’t doing as well as her or growing as much as her are getting better scores. I can see why Maks got mad! And I’m glad he stuck up for her!

Maks has maxed his welcome. Totally inappropriate and unprofessional. Maks stooped to an even lower level as he claims the judgements have been. That type of brawling belongs amongst themselves not during the show. Maks needs to go and start his own show with Simon Cowel as judge.

We have to remember, people, this is a dancing contest and the judges are only doing their job, JUDGING!!! Len was absolutely correct. Hope has not heeded any words of advice from the judges. She needs to stop taking creatine or whatever male supplements she looks like she’s on, and apply herself on that dance floor. Or, stick to the field, where she belongs. She looks like a bufoon, and after Maks’ comment last night, so does he.

Totally agree with Maks. Judges do have their favorites. They seem willing to give extra points for bigger smiles and funnier customs than talent! Go Maks!!!

Max was disrespectful, but the judges deserved to be called out because of their obvious favortism to Nancy Grace(less) and some other less-deserving “celebrities”. Poor Tristan has to try to guide the purse-lipped, petulant Grace around despite her lack of rhythm. Chas Bono should have been voted off several weeks ago. It’s great that he’s finally found himself, but that doesn’t make him coordinated enough to dance. Carson was so much fun to watch. I miss him. Rikki and J.R. are terrific and totally entertaining

Len was totally disrespectful to Hope last night. As a judge, he certainly can offer his opinion and critique her dance. However, to blantenly berate her and say it was the worst dance ever was totally uncalled for. Maks was absolutely right in defending his partner. I would expect no less of him. Hope may not be the greatest dancer but she certainly deserves credit for all the effort she has been putting in every week. How these judges can say Nancy Grace was great is beyond me. Watching her is like watching Elsie the Cow try to dance. But that being said, she still deserves credit for all her effort. The same goes for Chaz. They are working their butts off and don’t need to be berated by someone who totally forgets they are not professional dancers!!!!

I’ve watched DWTS for a long time. Max is out of line if he thinks he made this show. He is an employee of the show for crying out loud. He is a good dancer but his is full of himself, arrogant, argumentative, and condescending on Hope and other celebrity partners. How many times have we seen his students cry and walkout because of his insulting remarks during practice? The judges aren’t perfect but it’s showbiz, it’s part of what they do. If Max doesn’t want to be judged this way, he should stay away from the show as far as he can. I will not miss him one beat.

Maks is a spoiled brat. Every year Maks say he will not be coming back for one reason or another. Please Maks do yourself a favor and quit the show b/c you will never win the mirror ball. Maks you are black balled and labeled as a trouble maker. The season that Maks should have won the mirror ball was when he was paired with Brandy but the viewers hated her and called her a Diva. Do like the pathetic King James Maks and take your talent elsewhere.

I think Max was correct in his remarks to the judges. They show a lot of favoritism to some of the stars in their comments. I think Hope is doing a great job , she may not be the best dancer but she is much better than Nancy or Chaz and gets more hurtful remarks each week. as far as the judges are concerned – WHY NOT JUST GIVE THE MIRROR BALL TO RICKI – she already thinks she is going to win and the judges certainly thinks so to, she even says JR is the one she has to bet – maybe taking her and Derrick down a notch or two wouldn’t hurt.

Max was right on! Len needs to lighten up! And Chaz needs to be voted off. We all know that JR has this season in the bag!

Maks is an IDIOT. He did NOT make that show and just for his arrogance with that line he should be kicked off tonight. Because if the show was mainly about him or focused on him – TRUST ME, we WOULDN’T HAVE WATCHED! Get in line Maks with everyone else filing unemployment hopefully ull get the boot tonight. And hopefully you won’t be back for a next season bc if u are, we wont be watching. You think uv got something so special that made that show what it is?! Ha ha ha ha lol, lmbo! And that you can disrespect the judges? Take a look at ur dance partner and ur choreography – both poor. The judges call the shots as most of us watching r thinking. The judges are the ones that make that show – and ur disrespect is disgusting. Hopefully ur egotistical mug will be off the air long enough for us to forget you! Uv got a rude awakening ahead of you dude.

Bye Bye Maks. You have a way too high opinion of yourself. Its not YOUR show, never has been, never will be. Hope your contract is not renewed after your display of immaturity and arrogance. Yeah, how dare the judges me judgemental????? I just can’t get over how big your head is…..

Max and his brother are blow holes, egotistical, testosterone filled bruts with no grace. If you can’t take the heat get out of the kitchen. This behavior should not be accepted, it demeans the show and all the participants on and off camera. Hey Max, it isn’t anyone’s fault that your partner sux. He is my least favorite part of the show and if they don’t ask him back to “his” show I wouldn’t be surprised. Max, go watch some cartoons and eat some Fruit Loops or something and chill out!

I think the reason Maks spouted off was because once the judges’ started making their comments, he realized their scores were probably going to be low. As Hope has been “in jeopardy” two out of the last three weeks, he probably figured this would be their turn to go anyway so he might as well get it off his chest. I enjoy Maks being on the show for the most part, and for whatever reason, Len has been particularly critical in his judging this season, so maybe it was a good thing that the air was cleared. Personally, I think Hope loosened herself up a lot for this dance. Normally she looks rather stiff and awkward. This was not her worst dance of the season.

Goodbye Maks! You’re talented and goodlooking, but it is NOT your show. Hope is too stiff and too man-like. It’s time for them to go. Look up the definition of the word “judge” and you all will find that they are doing their jobs.

Go Ricki Lake! Now, that’s talent!

Maks was 100% correct in defending Hope and how much effort the stars put into learning the routines only to be lambasted by the three really ego-maniac judges. I wish we could get two new permanent and one professional judge EVERY season. Len was down-right mean and rude to everyone he doesn’t like last night. But the three of them think the show is ALL ABOUT THEM, and guess what? IT ISN’T!!!! It is Dancing with the STARS, not the three stooges-of-ego. And CarrieAnn grow up please, Len was JUST AS DISRESPECTFUL as Maks. And you have your personal opinions of people outweighing their dancing. Time for those three judges to BE VOTED OFF!!!!

The minute Maks opened his mouth he got his partner eliminated, again. The judges have been harsh, and waffling, but IT”S A CONTEST! Not everyone will move forward! If you don’t like what the judges have to say don’t agree to be on the show. If you can’t commit to A LOT of practice time don’t do the show. Not everyone is a dancer, and that’s okay, just accept it when the judges actually JUDGE you and do the job the voters are supposed to do. It should be a dance competition, not a popularity contest. Hope, Chaz, and Nancy should all be gone at this point.

Bravo Max – someone needed to put them in their place. And if anyone is rude ,disrespectful and inappropriate, there’s plenty of footage with Len and Carrie Ann doing their share. Max stood up and by his partner, that’s what a teammate does. It’s time for a change on DWTS. Len and Carrie Ann need to go. They get worse every year nd if anyone thinks they are “god like” it’s those two. They are beyond bias in their judging. Bruno is the only judge worth keeping.This is not called “Classical or Formal” Dancing with the stars. It’s ballroom dancing and creativity is “supposed” to be huge factor. They dance to modern and contemporary music often and those dance’s should reflect the music. Len should stick to judging formal competitions where the style and moves have not changed, if he’s unable to leave the 1950′s, its 2011 Len! Carrie Ann is the most “BORING” and “ANNOYING” judge to watch and listen to. Reminds me of the obnoxious, irritating girl that was in every high school whose head you just wanted to squeeze the life out of. PLEASE ABC – REVAMP the JUDGES PANEL!

I think Maks was upset with the extreme variability and inherent unfairness caused thereby of the Judging. I mean come on Carrie Ann gave Nancy grace a 9, and Bruno gave her an 8. What are they afraid she’s going to sue the show if they really give her the scores she deserves?

They give Chaz a pass on everything it would seem and offer critiques in the most gentle manner, while tearing in to Hope.

They gave Chyna much higher scores than she deserved on her last night when she didn’t even do any part of the dance she was supposed to do.
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When you have judging that is so wildly inconsistent it is no wonder than someone like Maks got upset.

Len was right that Hope should have done the routine in a shoe that had a high heel, but he went overboard in how he did it in comparsion to others.

The judges need to be consistent. Either tear into everyone, including Chaz and Grace, or nobody. However, doing it in an inconsistent and whimsical manner is infuriating and unfair.

An effing 9 Carrie Ann? 1 point less than JR and Ricky Lake? GMAFB

Criticism of the judges is VALID. Sometimes it looks like they are competing for the Jerry Springer comment of the night award (SLAM!) If the judges can not behave as adults and treat the performers–both professional dancers and guest dancers–with due respect, they need to be replaced. The performers are working hard and should not be subjected to abuse. The judges deride their efforts, ridicule them personally–all in the name of projecting themselves as “experts”. The professional dancers are working with people who are new to dance, and do an amazing job, as do the guest dancers. I generally watch the dances and then mute or change channels so I don’t have to listen to the judges’ blathering.

I agree 100% with Maks! I was sooo relieved to finally hear someone say what I have been noticing all season! I am so tired of hearing about Chaz’s and Nancy’s “journey”. Carson wanted to be there too. And regarding a “journey”, just take a look at J.R. (who never complains). Last night was the first time I heard Chaz’s lack of dancing addressed. I am totally confused with how Carrie Ann is judging.
I agree with the post by Gary Britt above. I can’t fathom anyone seeing it any differently. I may be done with DWTS for good.

Maks is right, Judges dont judge according to dances ,they just admire the one who likes and criticism the one who they dont like,

Max is 100% correct. The judges have been overly critical of Hope. Yes, the choreography last night was lackluster, but that wasn’t Hope’s fault. Max may have an attitude, but he is usually right, and he makes the show interesting. I think the professional dancers are getting sick of the unfair scoring by the judges, and the unfair scoring system in general. Wy are Nancy Grace and Chastity/Chaz bono still on the show? Ridiculous! I thought this was a dance contest, not a popularity contest. Go Maks!!!

I used to be a big fan of the show, however the judges are making me watch the program less and less and this show takes up 2 nights of television. someone somewhere has forgotten this is an entertainment show not a real ballroom competition. i think it is horrible the way they speak to these people as if they have been training their whole lives. they learn routines in a week and preform. what do you think you are going to get for that amount of time. and the biggest point of all none of these stars are on the same level yet they are all judged as such. i am also so sick and tired of Len saying how he doesn’t like the razzle and all the other stuff that they include in the routines. WELL THEN GET OUT!! that is what the viewers want to see not what Len wants to see. Last time I check the show WAS NOT CALLED Len’s Dancing With The Stars. I think he was right it is time for Len to go, he adds nothing to the program. Really and considering not watching anymore as do a lot of people that I know. For the love of all holy they are trying to win a disco ball on a trophy.

Come on people…Max spoke in the heat of the moment. Bruno is the one who truly deserves slap for his comment to Chaz that he looked like a little penguin……blah, blah, blah. You could see the hurt in his eyes. I think sometimes the judges think they are just trying to add to the entertainment value of the program and it backfires. They need to leave the “entertainment factor” to all the dancers and just tend to judging. I’ve been a fan since the beginning and I will continue being a fan.

AWESOME MAX! It’s about time someone had the courage to stand up to Len. Ratings are what keeps a show going, we are the power. What I see right now, is very bad ratings for DWTS. It’s time to eliminate the show or get two new judges, Bruno stays. What Max said was what many people felt and were afraid to do. Len is the worst judge on DWTS. The fact that Chaz is still on is a disgrace to all dancers that have been eliminated. No matter how many times he has low scores, he’s still on. I’m not buying that he gets that many votes because of his mother. It’s just like politics, they do what they want. Chaz should have been voted off the first or second week, he cannot dance. This show is definately going downhill and many people I know are done with it, including me. I can tell you what’s going to happen tonight, Hope will get voted off, I already knew that before Max sounded off last night. Then it will be Rob, or Nancy, and Chaz will still be there, that way mommy can make another appearance. If DWTS wants to survive at all, it’s time to get new and fair judges!!! Hats off to you Max, whether people like you or not, you are a professional and they have treated Hope awful, Every star there (and the eliminated) have worked so hard and you can’t tell me that they’re not feeling angry that Chaz is still on. It’s pathetic.

I saild it last year Bruno needs to go. There is no need for name calling, the judges are acting like idiots. I have watched this show for years. The celebrities are not judged on their dancing. It’s all about the ratings. Carrie Ann has a problem with all females on the show (especially if the are pretty) . Bruno is just over the top. I don’t thing he gets this is a dance competition, not a bar to pick up a date. Lynn should just judge the competition based on the dance and not whether it is his “cup of tea”. All three judges need to go, they have been there to o long and obviously can longer judge objectively.

First off, I really like Len, he really does know his dancing. However,each season the judges get very rude with the contestants. They are to judge the dancing with constructive critism. So many times they get vicious and personal in their attiacks. It is about time someone spoke up and put a stop to it. After all these contestants are not professionals. Even in professional competitions they don’t get vicious or personal. As For Maksim, it is obvious that many of the people making comments do not know that he works behind the scenes to help put the show together. I say YEAH for Maksim!

MAX is definitely the best dancer on the show, and those OLD BAG OF BONES needed to be told everything he SAID….Go MAX..

FINALLY!!! The worst dancer was voted out. It was about time. Now the show can really go on. Good luck to the remaining couples. And Max, I understand your frustration yesterday; but tonight justice was served. Happy for you all!

Judges should actually judge and be judgmental, that is why this is a competition by judges. Any competition is judged and if you don’t like being judged, you shouldn’t enter a competition! Max knows how this works, since he’s done it before and should keep his mouth shut, because it’s the right thing to do and to protect his partner. Max is obviously full of himself and only cares about himself and it’s not HIS SHOW, even though he might have contributed to it, as did all the other professional dancers, who keep their thoughts to themselves, because they have been taught manners.

I don’t think Hope is as good a dancer as she thinks she is. She can’t take criticizm and she rolls her eyes alot like a bratty child. She keeps claiming how hard she works…..well that may be but that doesn’t mean just because you work hard you are going to turn into Ginger Rogers. She needs to grow up and act like a lady. I hope she goes home next week so we can enjoy the show instead of all the drama.

I am so very proud of Maks for speaking up for Hope. She does not deserve the critical comments from the judges. Did they forget she is an athlete with years of being rough and tough on the soccer field? Let’s see Lynn, Carrie Ann and Bruno play soccer and let Hope and Maks jidge them. Tom Bergeron is terrific. His comments are priceless.