Lance and Lacey

The first half hour of the finale allowed the Stars a chance to show off their favorite dances from the season (and to fill the first 30 minutes!)

But the show finally kicked in with a group dance… a Samba Smackdown!

All dressed in yellow, Brooke and Derek got it started, looking smart and sharp.

Then it was Lance and Lacey, peaking at the right time. (They just may be the only couple that could beat Brooke.)

But then Warren and Kym hit the floor and I was just tickled by Warren’s moves. The man has got the moves. They wrapped it up with a fun group twirl ending sprawled on the floor. This is a pretty evenly matched group.

Len thought they all had danced the Samba better than previously on the show. Len noted Lance’s energy. But had issues with Warren’s footwork. Len said he thought Brooke is the one to beat. 

Bruno, in the special way only he can ramble on, agreed about Brooke.

Carrie Ann also loves Lance’s energy. But she thought Warren was most improved. Carrie Ann felt Brooke slightly off for the first dance of the night.

Brooke and Derek’s scores: 9-9-10

Lance and Lacey – 9-8-8

Warren and Kym – 9-7-9 (Ouch, Len REALLY had a problem with Warren’s footwork)

Brooke and Derek

It’s down to the freestyle and Brooke and Derek went first. The freestyle offers a chance to do some special lifts and moves. But Derek’s back was aching…would it be a problem in the dance?

In a salute to GREASE, the two did a great rocking routine to “The One That I Want.” It was fantastic and scary. Some of the moves, tosses, lifts were breathtaking.

And the judges LOVED IT!

Bruno shouted “You are the ones that we all want! One of the best freestyles I’ve ever seen!” Carrie Ann agreed saying “they brought it!” Len said he thought it was the best freestyle he’d ever seen! 10-10-10 A perfect score and well deserved.

Lance and Lacey channeled Lance’s N’Sync days with some fun, very unusual choreography….freaky, freaky, freaky. No lifts but plenty of fun moves. (Especially the final shoe coming off as part of the routine, an

Warren and Kym

homage to his own wardrobe malfunction a few weeks ago.)

Carrie Ann thought it fun, but she had an issue with part of the moves in the middle of the routine. Len liked it…he especially liked the Freaky, Freaky, Freaky song! Bruno said it showed wit and energy. He called it “very good!” 9-9-9

The final dance of the night belonged to Warren and Kym.

Warren has the strength and muscles to pull off amazing lifts and moves. And Kym is going to push it to the limit.

They danced to “Proud Mary.” Starting slow with some smooth moves…then transitioning to the

Len said Warren is the star this season…as an entertainer, no one comes close to him. Channeling the Borg, Bruno said “All resistance is futile” when it comes to Warren. Carrie Ann said it was her favorite routine (but noted Warren’s face gave away a mistake) 9-10-9. Len gave them a “10″ for entertainment! 

Brooke is on top of the leaderboard with Lance and Warren tied for second.

On Tuesday night, one more dance.

And musical guests Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys.

I think Brooke has it sewed up. The big question mark is who comes in second. I would vote for Warren for the runner up slot just because he’s so much fun to watch.

You can watch the two hour Grand Finale TUESDAY NIGHT AT 9PM on ABC!