Underdog Rob Kardashian Emerges As Front-Runner In Tuesday’s DWTS Finals
Posted on Nov 22, 2011 @ 03:00AM
By Adam S. Levy,
Radar Staff Writer
Rob Kardashian posted his best score-to-date on Monday's next-to-last edition of Dancing with the Stars, streaking to the finish line with 57 out of 60 possible points for his waltz and a flawless, 30-point freestyle routine –his first perfect score of the season.
The 24-year-old reality TV personality, paired up with pro dancer Cheryl Burke, said he "couldn't have asked for a better ending of the season" with the triumphant outing.
Head judge Len Goodman told Rob his “family should be proud" of his efforts this season. Judge Carrie Anne Inaba told him following his perfect freestyle: "To get a 10, you have to blow us away -- consider me blown away!”
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Afterwards, Rob said, “We got our first perfect score, we're in first place [and] we did it with the most crucial dance, which is the freestyle.”
Rob’s family -- including sister Kim Kardashian and mom Kris Jenner, both clad in tuxedos -- cheered him from the crowd Monday, a fitting cap to a season which has seen famous faces such as Cher and Courtney Cox cheering on their loved ones (Chaz Bono and David Arquette, respectively) from the studio audience.
Following the show, Kim tweeted that her younger brother “did amazing tonight!
“I'm so proud of him!” the socialite wrote.
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The son of late O.J. Simpson attorney Robert Kardashian and Jenner heads into Tuesday's finale as the favorite to best actress Ricki Lake and Iraq vet-turned-actor J.R. Martinez -- both of whom scored 54 out of 60 possible points Monday.
The inspirational Martinez, 28, said "it would be an amazing thing" to win the show's famous mirrorball trophy with partner Karina Smirnoff, adding, “I think we have a great shot at it.”
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Lady Antebellum will perform on Tuesday's finale, which will consist of the three remaining contestants performing a dance of their choice, an elimination, and a final dance before the winner is named.
We'll find out who's the season champion when Dancing with the Stars returns with a live finale, beginning Tuesday at 9/8c on ABC.
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Kim isn't a "socialite", she's a porn star.
Posted Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:51pm
JR is the best & should win. When he & Karina dance, you watch him, when Ricki & Derick dance, you watch Derek. When Rob performed, you watched both hoping he didn't screw up. Enough Said. Rob's good, but not enuff for the trophy.
Posted Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:49pm
Notice how Cheryl talks like a Kardashian now? Bet they hook up.
Posted Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:41pm
Well, it's rigged for him to win. His slutty sister even got teeny boppers to vote for him using twitter and a fake number for Justin Bieber.
Posted Tue, 11/22/2011 - 1:25pm
Don't be fooled how this loser is still on DWTS! If you watch the E channel, they've been having a
ticker scroll at the bottom of the screen for viewers to vote for Rob Kartrashian!! FAIR......I THINK
NOT!
Posted Tue, 11/22/2011 - 12:53pm
Kind of sad how Rob gets all the attention and Rickie Lake gets none for her hard work. The kid has no resp. so he should have had plenty of time to get better. Rickie has worked very hard along with J.R.. but nothing but backlash on her.
Posted Tue, 11/22/2011 - 12:49pm
Boycott everything KARDASHIAN.
Posted Tue, 11/22/2011 - 12:40pm
If you're voting based on last night's performances, Rob deserves it...but if you're voting based on the entire season, JR all the way!
Posted Tue, 11/22/2011 - 12:23pm
“I'm so proud of him!” the socialite wrote." Kim Trashian is a socialite ?? Since When are porno stars elevated to that status.
Posted Tue, 11/22/2011 - 12:22pm
I thought Rob did great last nite. He has been the underdog all along. I don't think he will win b/c I think JR has been consistent up until the last couple weeks. His freestyle was really something to watch.
Posted Tue, 11/22/2011 - 11:47am