After a one hour special get acquainted episode of “Dancing with the Stars” with clips of the couples that featured an encore performance from Carson and Anna’s Cha Cha and the professional dancers reaction to the new studio set and dance floor – which was very well received – the first results show of the season opened with the pros and the DWTS Troupe dancing to “Edge of Glory” by Lady Gaga.
The first three couples to learn their fate for this week were Ricki and Derek, Elisabetta and Val, and Rob and Cheryl. After millions of votes cast Ricki and Derek and Elisabetta and Val are safe but Rob and Cheryl would have to wait a little longer to learn their fate.
After a clip showing the celebrities initial meeting was the first guest performance of the season was Emmy and Grammy Award winner Harry Connick Jr. with “On a Clear Day”.
The next three couples to learn whether or not they would return for another dance next week were Hope and Maks, Dristin and Mark, and Metta (Ron) and Peta. Hope and Maks and Kristin and Mark were safe but Metta and Peta were in jeopardy and would have to wait until the end of the show to learn their fate.
After hearing a little more about the “Dancing with the Stars” Troupe members and a performance by the Troupe, the second guest performance of the night came from LMFAO with their party anthem. Judges Carrie Ann and Bruno provided a little extra dance entertainment as they performed on the judge’s table.
The next three couples to learn their fate were Chynna and Tony, JR and Karina, and Chaz and Lacey. All three couples were safe to dance again next week.
With two couples already in jeopardy, one of the remaining three couples David and Kym, Nancy and Tristan, and Carson and Anna; one would be in the bottom and in danger of going home.
After only one week of dancing Rob and Chery, Nancy and Tristan, or Metta and Peta would be going home.
Rob and Cheryl were saved leaving Nancy and Tristan and Metta and Peta left to learn who would be safe and who would go home.
The first couple eliminated from the competition on the first results show was…
Matta and Peta!
