Wayne Newton isn't a big enough star for you?

Floyd Mayweather is accepted by most as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer on the planet, just this year besting De La Hoya in the biggest PPV fight in history, and is undefeated across a ridiculous 5 different weight classes.

Helio Castroneves won the Indy 500 twice, back-to-back, and is arguably the biggest star in his sport next to Danica Patrick (and Ashley Judd ).

Mark Cuban is one of those most influential and recognizable owners in NBA history. He has his own television network, had his own TV show, and is trying to purchase the Chicago Cubs, which would make him one of the most prominent figures in two of the big three.

While sports may not be your thing, comparing these guys to The Surreal Life is crazy talk. These aren't former somebodies, but giants in their respective fields and are currently in the primes of their careers.

And if you say anything bad about Jane Seymour, I will hit you.

Good to see the models go first.

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I guess I just don't follow sports, because I hadn't heard of any of those people (except Mark Cuban, although I wouldn't recognize him walking down the street.)

The only people I know this season are Jane Seymour (love her), Marie Osmond, Jennie Garth (although I never watched 90210), and Wayne Newton. Also Scary Spice. The rest are unknown people to me and I consider myself pretty pop-culture savvy.

I do think they should have been able to fill some of those other slots with better known celebs. So far this season is hard to get into since there are so few people I recognize.

You have the ESPN side of ABC to blame for having so many sport-related stars in the mix on this show. I doubt many people knew who were Ohno or Laila Ali (besides being the daughter of Muhammed Ali) at the start of last season, but, boy, did they find out throughout the course of season 4. There are a lot more entertainers (on the downslope of their careers) from the TV/movie/model side of things on DwtS, than from the sports side in the past 2-3 seasons.

Disney has the IRL contract, which explains Helio's presence too. They used the opportunity to promote the show during latter races this season, which is just good marketing.

But I don't mind the sports stars. With the exception of Evander "Real Brain Damage" Holyfield and Clyde "The Stumble" Drexler, they've all been fantastic. The best dancers on the show have all been sports stars, boy/girl band members, or Mario Lopez. Fill the show with people like that, I say, instead of waify models, stiff television hosts, or Master P.

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Well that was somewhat surprising, but given that he was probably the least known celebrity, not too big of a surprise.

I'm just thrilled that Kym gets to hang around for at least another week.

As for stars, I always know the athletes more than the young singers/performers they invite on (like Cheetos Girl).

They should dump the Cheetos Girl dancing is her job, why do they have to put people with some much experience on the show anyway.

Next thing you know, it'll be Nicole Scherzinger from Pussycat Dolls on season 6.

The Cheetah Girl is there is cos she's a Disney star. No more no less.

I'm not sad to see the model go cos he's overrated. But Wayne should have been the one to go and THEN the model. I am glad Josie Maran got dropped first, though.

I guess Vanessa Hudgens is out for next season, then...

The cheetah girl's experience with hip-hop dance doesn't necessarily translate into an excellent performance in ballroom dancing. Even Jane Seymour had some ballet experience as a child.

Helio and Juliane were fantastic. That girl brings out the best in her partners and has some fun and original choreography.

The thing with the show is that you see the front-runners from the beginning. It doesn't happen too often that someone who is not a natural dancer pulls out in front. Either Helio or Sabrina will win. If they can improve, Scary Spice, Marie, or Jane might have a shot, albeit a small one. The others are a long shot.

Hello! Is there anyone out there? Am I the only one that's still watching this season?

I am! I am! And I am really enjoying this season...after Floyd (whose attitude and dancing I do not like...do you see him on the couch in the back room...he is totally disgusted with his scores) and Cuban, whose personality I must say, I am enjoying, although he probably is the weakest dancer...I enjoy every single performance! Loved, loved, loved the cheetah girls dance this week, and really liked Jenny's and Camerons performances. Marie is sooo funny and charming on the dance floor and Jane is pure elegance. And Helio and Julianne? They always bring it and the choreography is always first rate. It's full of great performances tonight!

Oh and can we please keep Jenny on for a long time? She has one hot husband!

Still watching and nothing changes as Carrie Ann is still going after the women. Seymour's dance was wonderful, but Carrie Ann always has to find something to knock down the men. She never marked down the male celebs when they did the lifts. Never thought I'd want to see Samantha Harris in any capacity, but Drew Lachey was obnoxious.

What's going on with Len tonight?

I give Jennie credit for doing that well with such terrible music to dance the Paso to.

Cheetos Girl was impressive tonight. Superman was much better and Edyta's outfits always help.

Unfortunately, I'll be losing one of my favorites after tonight: Karina or Kym.

Jennie Garth and Cheetah Girl were great tonight.... and I think they gave too much of a high score to Marie Osmond and Jane Seymour. Looks like Cuban will finally be a goner by tomorrow.

Julianne

It's amusing seeing Peter as a househusband. I'm convinced that if Jennie doesn't fall, she's off the show. Now she has a good chance to be one of the final few.

Cubes is a goner tonight. The only thing that might save him is Floyd's entitled attitude.

Carrie Ann's just insecure. It bothers her how elegant and beautiful some of these women are, so she has to tear them down. She can't do it to the pros, because they're pros, so she takes it out on the celebs. Jane was fantastic. Stop being such a bitch.

That outfit they crammed Samantha into looked terrible. She just had a kid. We know. It's cool. Don't put some stupid vertical-drop bow on her chest to trick us. Some people didn't seem to like Drew, but he's a better interviewer and is more comfortable on camera. He's a dude, though, so I'm glad we're back to normal.

It took me a few weeks to figure out whom Mel B. sounds like. Claudia Black. It's not the accent, but the tone and rhythm of her speech.

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Jennie was smokin' on the dance floor, that was fun to watch. Glad she has finally let go (something Ian Ziering had trouble doing when he was on the show).

Mel B was proficient but safe.

Sabrina set the bar for the evening, but I still don't know if I thought she should have been included in the competition given her dance background. But am enjoying the snap and power of her performances.

Marie lacks the snap of the younger "stars", but she's funny.

Jane was nice, airy, and classy.

Helio was solid, though he appeared to be thinking a little too much.

Cameron threw himself into his paso, and it paid off for him.

Floyd was all over the place, too chaotically so.

Mark is improving, but still doesn't look natural on the dance floor.

Yeah

As a devout fan of So You Think You Can Dance, let's just say I was BLOWN away by Wade Robson, and so happy to see him on this show. Great to see a dancer dance on a dance show. Wade Robson is the bomb. I could have watched that all night.

I thought that was really cool

Wasnt so excited to see or hear Wayne sing but happy to see Cheryl back for another dance

Damn - Samba/Rumba night is next week. Fucking producers - couldn't do that one week earlier before Karina's elimination.