'Dancing With The Stars:' After a night of double dances, Niecy Nash might go home

Pat Murphy By Pat Murphy
on May 11, 2010 at 8:06 AM, updated May 11, 2010 at 9:17 AM
100511-derek-hough-nicole-scherzinger.jpgDerek Hough and Nicole Scherzinger stole the show last night on 'Dancing with the Stars.'
Each couple had to do two complete dance numbers last night -- a ballroom dance and a Latin routine.

This had to be very difficult for them to accomplish, but they did it, and it was wildly entertaining for us.

Pat in hat.jpg'Dancing with the Stars' blogger Pat Murphy
The first couple up was Chad and Cheryl. For their ballroom entry, they did a powerful, emotional but not quite technically perfect Tango. Chad has become a decent dancer.

For their Latin effort, they danced a 1960's-style Jive. You just have to love this guy. He's sexy, he's smooth, he's fun -- and he's improving every week.

The second pair was Niecy and Louis. Their ballroom dance was a Viennese Waltz. Again, it was fun, and it flowed, but as all the judges noticed, Niecy's arms were flinging around like she was attempting to take off in flight. Strange yet somehow enchanting.

Their Latin number was a 1990's Paso Doble. Niecy simply isn't built for a Paso Doble. She tried, but this didn't work well at all. It was rather like watching a Volkswagon Bug attempt to morph into a Jaguar. Not even close.

The third couple to perform was Evan and Anna. Their ballroom number was a Waltz. He is just the sweetest guy! Such romance and so lyrical, this was one charming performance.

They drew the Futuristic Cha Cha for their Latin dance and it was just plain cool! Creative was the very word for this number and I enjoyed it to the max. Hard as the judges tried, they really couldn't find too many flaws in this routine.

Fourth up were Erin and Max, whose ballroom dance was one hot, hot Latin Tango! This was a luscious dance done to perfection. It even earned a 10 from Judge Len.

They gave us an 80's style Rumba for their Latin effort. Erin is a tall, lovely gal who can truly dance when she forgets the fact that she's tall and lets herself move easily. This was a pretty good example of a little bit of both -- feeling too tall and yet looking great and dancing well.

Our last couple was Nicole and Derek, who completely stole the night. Their ballroom Foxtrot was a complete production number and outstandingly done. Derek is destined to become a world-class choreographer because the skill is certainly there. And Nicole is perfect at following his directions. Fabulous fun.

Their Latin offering resulted in a 1950's Paso Doble, which shouldn't have meshed at all. The 50's? And a Paso Doble? Weird, but darned if they didn't make it work to the tune of a perfect 30 score from the judges. Unbelievable perfection!

Half-time entertainment was given to us by Gary and Rita Gekman in a silvery, futuristic trip that worked so well with brilliant green lights engaging the stage. Those same lights were aimed at playing up their footwork as they moved about for a striking effect.

If the votes are cast strictly for the dancing effort tonight, I'm betting that Niecy will draw the losing hand. This wasn't her night.