Two days after Hung won the third season of Top Chef, blog entries are filtering in to Bravo’s website. Tom Colicchio explains in his post how Casey could’ve saved her pork belly dish. Guest judge Rocco DiSpirito saved his real assessment of Dale’s lobster dish for the Village Voice.

TV Guide interviewed Hung after the finale, and Dale told the Chicago Tribune what chef Colicchio told him after the decision had been announced.

The New York Daily News asked one of Top Chef’s executive producers the question I’ve been wondering about: "Why are the chefs always over- or under-seasoning their food?"

And just when you thought you’d had your fill of TV food competitions, Food Network brings you The Next Iron Chef. Host Alton Brown gave TV Guide the scoop on why he didn’t enter the competition to replace Mario Batali’s vacated spot himself. The show premieres on Sunday, October 7 at 9 ET.

In an interview with the Des Moines Register, Helio Castroneves seems a little starstruck by his Dancing with the Stars competitors.

Police have gotten involved in the Danny Bonaduce Jonny-Fairplay-flinging incident, which, according to a bunch of hookers, was prompted by Fairplay’s excessive alcohol consumption.

Finally, Variety’s Brian Lowry offered an hilarious summary of the hook of the Fox Reality show There’s Something About Miriam, in which bachelors vie for the affection of a woman who, unbeknownst to them, is a pre-op transsexual: "…the show’s use of Miriam’s penis approximates the shark’s role in Jaws: Just knowing it’s lurking down there helps maintain a certain level of suspense."

It hasn’t been a good week for pro wrestling Survivors. Ashley Massaro was voted out of Survivor: China last Thursday, freeing up her time for this TV Guide interview. And Jonny Fairplay lost some of his chiclets after jumping on Danny Bonaduce — never a good idea.

Speaking of pro wrestlers, Hulk Hogan has been tapped to host the revamped American Gladiators.

Brace yourself: Billy Ray Cyrus is dropping by Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday. Mercifully, he won’t be doing any dancing: he and daughter, Miley, are the Results Show’s musical guests.

To tide you over until the stars Jive and Tango on Monday night, check out Mark Cuban’s latest blog post, Albert Reed’s video diary, or submit questions for Cheryl Burke at People’s website.

Star Trek’s George Takei is happy to have an asteroid named in his honor so that he can say, "I am now a heavenly body."

Be sure to check out Greg’s review of Pushing Daisies. The show’s premiere provoked that special kind of disappointment that comes from squandered potential. The ingredients were there, but it just didn’t come together for me. It was the TV equivalent of watching the smartest kid in your high school turn down a scholarship at Harvard to work at Wal-Mart.

I wanted to love Pushing Daisies. And, as I was watching, I tried to convince myself I that I did. But, once it was over, I finally admitted that it just wasn’t very good.

Pushing Daisies tries so damn hard to make you like it. It wants you to think it’s just a little smarter, funnier, sweeter, and more profound than it actually is. It’s like an annoying ten-year-old gifted kid.

The writing staff for Pushing Daisies did what any writing staff does when they can’t find the funny. They went for heavy-handed quirkiness. The female lead’s aunts were cheese-obsessed synchronized swimmers, one of whom had lost an eye from spilling kitty litter onto it. Such quirkiness was a poor substitute for real characterization and humor.

The show’s dialogue and delivery were off-putting. Every straight line existed solely to set up a clearly telegraphed punchline. The actors didn’t converse so much as they seemed to be waiting their turn to deliver said punchlines. I felt like I was watching a show acted by aliens who only knew our culture from watching transmissions of the last few Gilmore Girls seasons.

Even worse than the dialogue, the ceaseless narration was awful. I think the narrator spoke more than all the other characters combined. Not a good sign when your screenplay is so weak it needs to be propped up continuously by a frameworking gimmick.

Finally, I didn’t buy the forced chemistry between the two main characters, Ned (the guy) and Chuck (the girl). It felt like every time Ned spoke — no matter how mundane the comment — we got a close-up of Chuck smiling in admiration. Whenever Chuck so much as tilted her head, Ned looked at her in awe. Rather than trusting the audience to sense any chemistry without assistance… Rather than showing us any specific reasons for the characters to like one other so much… Rather than letting the characters’ relationship develop naturally to the point where we see them fall in like (or love) with one another, we were pretty much told from minute one, "These two people find each other absolutely fascinating — and so do you!"

There were some positives. The show was beautiful in HD. Chi McBride did a yeoman’s job with the only character who’s not a caricature. And Chuck made for a cute ex-corpse. But those are details; the bulk of the show was a saccharine mess.

ABC should be applauded for being willing to put something different on the air. Good on them for giving this adult fairy tale a try. It’s a neat idea for a show, and it’s got a good heart. I can appreciate why so many others enjoyed it. But the writing wasn’t very good, and the show was too concerned with telling me just how precious and charming it was. By the time it ended, I thought my TV had been staring at me with puppy-dog eyes for an hour.

Because pilot episodes aren’t always a reliable indicator of how a show will turn out, I may give the show another week. Or maybe I’ll have more fun if I spend next Wednesday night hanging out with my grandma and her creepy Hummel collection.

After last week’s spectacular Dancing with the Stars Season 5 debut, fans’ expectations for this second heat of performances ran high. Unfortunately, a number of the celebrities failed to maintain the momentum that they’d enjoyed during their first lap around the ballroom. Here’s my take on Monday night’s efforts.

PUTTING THE PEDAL TO THE METAL

Helio & Julianne
This King of Speed maintained his blistering pace and drew upon his Latin heritage to vault him into a lead position. Two-time Indy champion, Helio, delivered a charismatic and energetic Mambo that propelled him to the top of the leader board. Despite his physically painful practice sessions, Helio succeeded in putting everything perfectly together on performance night.

Helio executed complicated footwork, turns, and tricks while simultaneously showcasing his great musicality and wonderful synchronization. His relaxed confidence, debonair attitude, and infectious exuberance easily positioned Helio as the judging panel’s favourite. Julianne certainly hit the jackpot when she was assigned such an incredible partner to complement her dazzling choreography. The rest of the celebrities better beware, because this seasoned racer has already accelerated into overdrive!

Sabrina & Mark
Cheetahlicious Sabrina demonstrated that she certainly has what it takes to master a classic ballroom number. Her Quickstep was sharp, smooth, synchronized, and amazingly fast. Sabrina and Mark sprinted around the ballroom and probably covered more floor area than many of the other couples combined.

This lively duo delivered the total package: polished tricks, energetic performance, controlled execution, wonderful facial expressions, and great technique. I loved them! Based on this routine, it’s obvious that Mark received his training at the same institution as Julianne. His choreography was amazing! Helio and his partner had best keep on eye on their rearview mirror because this talented team is right on their tail.

Mel B & Maksim
Scary Spice’s transition from a feisty kitten to a classy lady might have required some etiquette coaching, but her lessons certainly paid off on the dance floor. Mel gave viewers what they "really, really want" with her solid performance of the Quickstep. M & M’s rendition of this classic ballroom dance was smooth, elegant, and effortless.

Accolades certainly go to Maks for managing to successfully contain Mel’s wild side. And the fidgety Spice girl did an equally admirable job of holding her posture, mastering the precision footwork, and maintaining good unison with her partner. Their coverage of the dance floor was excellent and the entire routine, from start to finish, was packed with motion. This dynamic duo is rapidly developing into a well-oiled machine. The rest of the field clearly has their work cut out for them if they plan to challenge M & M’s furious pace.

Marie & Jonathan
Marie’s makeover into a hot Latin mama was a pleasing and triumphant transformation. Her sassy attitude and committed performance sold her Mambo routine to the in-house crowd in a big way. Marie was confident, flirtatious, and moved fluidly around the ballroom. Her energetic hip action paired with her animated facial expressions and hand gestures set the perfect tone for this spirited dance.

Kudos go to Jonathan for once again choreographing a number that played into Marie’s strengths as a performer. The chemistry between the two struck just the right balance between raunchiness and playfulness. Both the death drop trick and her drop-to-the-floor ending were executed with admirable control (especially considering the disastrous previews from their behind-the-scene attempts). Without a doubt, Marie’s objective to shift her performance into a higher gear was solidly accomplished.

COASTING ALONG

Jane & Tony
Dr Quinn’s adaptation of the Mambo featured a decidedly British flavour instead of the more traditional South American one. Yet despite its prim and proper overtones, many viewers, including myself, were impressed by her transplanted version. Jane danced a precise, neat, and technically strong mambo that included great hip action and lots of flirtatious interplay. Jane looked terrific, moved smoothly around the dance floor, and showed great synchronization with Tony.

However, the routine barely registered on the "hot" scale. I have to agree with Len’s criticism that Jane’s rendition lacked the sizzle and bite expected in a Latin Mambo. In my opinion, this team has dropped back to the middle of the field but remains close enough behind the leaders to stage a well-timed upset.

Jennie & Derek
This week, actress Jennie came out as a more determined, confident, and stronger competitor. Regrettably she was faced with the misfortune of having to overcome an embarrassing crash-and-burn ending. Prior to her mishap, however, Jennie’s performance was quite commendable.

The ballroom style appears to suit this Yummy Mummy better than the Latin one. Jennie moved fluidly and elegantly around the ballroom. Her footwork was quick, light, and covered a respectable portion of the dance floor. However, her performance was not without its own litany of technical errors. Jennie had difficulty sustaining her posture throughout the entire routine. She messed up on her footwork towards the end and lost her unison with Derek. But Jennie’s potential for continuing in the race is still better than average.

Cameron & Edyta
Instead of delivering a Superman performance that complemented his incredible physique, Canadian heartthrob, Cameron, brought a more subdued Clark Kent persona to the dance floor. This All My Children soap star had difficulty getting into the music and really feeling its hot, energizing Latin beat.

Cameron’s rendition of the Mambo was slow, wooden, and rather emotionally detached. While he did hit some nice lines and showed good control in his hip shaking and body movements, the end product was not up to the same standard as some of his fellow competitors.

However, I’m not prepared to write off this Canadian cutie just yet. Cameron has as much potential as many of the other entries currently coasting along in the middle of the pack. Plenty of laps still remain for him to burn some rubber and advance to the pole position.

Mark & Kym
The potent mixture of billionaire Mark’s determination, focus, and fanatical work ethic earned him this week’s "most improved" nod from the DwtS judges. Unfortunately, Mark’s Mambo included a kaleidoscope of hit and miss elements. While Mark’s contagious enthusiasm made for a fun and entertaining performance, his technical shortcomings deducted from its overall appeal.

Highlights of Mark’s routine included nice rhythm, lively upper body movement and good synchronization. On the downside, his performance lacked hip action and the mandatory Mambo sizzle. Regrettably, Mark’s exuberance was exhibited more in his animated facial expressions than in his dance steps.

Still, Mark’s efforts deservedly won him a slot in the third heat. I’m concerned, however, that a great deal more support needs to be rallied off the dance floor before Mark holds a realistic chance of remaining in the running.

ENGINE TROUBLE

Albert & Anna
All things considered, Albert’s rendition of the Quickstep was adequately performed. The beginning was smooth and well executed, the middle was a little wild and out of unison, and the ending was almost (but not quite) back in the groove. Positive elements of Albert’s Quickstep included his posture, his steadfast hold, his lightness on his feet, and his relaxed delivery.

On the other side of the equation was the lack of chemistry between Albert and Anna, the routine’s overly complicated and noticeably out-of-synch footwork, and Albert’s skippy execution of the steps. While Albert wasn’t the worst the worst celebrity dancer, his departure wasn’t too surprising based on this performance.

Floyd & Karina
"Pretty Boy" Floyd is desperately in need of a different dance floor moniker! Floyd’s ballroom performance fell well short of any type of "pretty" classification. His Quickstep, though a noticeable improvement over last week’s Latin routine, was not nearly good enough to boost him above the novice ranks.

Floyd’s posture is atrocious! At no time during his entire dance did Floyd maintain the proper ballroom hold or exhibit an acceptable carriage. Even though he was light on his feet and his footwork was competent, Floyd’s poor posture overshadowed any positive elements in his dancing. Additionally, his legs were too straight, his steps too jumpy, and his pace not nearly fluid enough.

Floyd does not have the makings of a viable contender in this race for the mirrored trophy. I predict (and hope) that a permanent pit stop is on his horizon!

Wayne & Cheryl
In an effort to maximize his audience appeal, the King of Las Vegas threw his chips in with the King of Rock and Roll. But neither Elvis Presley’s’ music tract nor Cheryl’s costumed plumage were enough to distract viewers from Wayne’s shortcomings on the dance floor. Wayne’s Quickstep was slow, gimmicky, and seriously deficient in floor coverage and technique. His steps were hesitant, his upper body stiff and his musicality inconsistent.

Clearly, stage presence and entertainment experience are not enough when the competition has raised the ante so high. Wayne simply has not mastered the qualifications required for competing in this class of entries. Please, let’s pull this participant before he gets a yellow flag for obstructing the field!

TV Guide’s backstage report from the second Dancing with the Stars Results Show has a lot of quotes from Tony Dovolani about how he and Jane Seymour plan to proceed with the show following the death of Jane’s mother.

And thanks to People’s backstage reporting, I’m officially a Queen Latifah fan. Apparently, Latifah insisted on performing live with the DwtS band last night — a bold move, and a huge compliment to Harold Wheeler and company. Plus, it meant that we got to see one more performance by the professional dancers than we usually get at a Results Show.

Jennie Garth has already updated her blog at OK! Magazine after last night’s elimination. After you’ve read that, kill some more time with this DwtS quiz at People, complete with video answers by Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

The Results Show was watched by 15.7 millions viewers, losing in its time slot to House. Maybe if the Cavemen/Carpoolers hour tanks, ABC will move the Results Show up an hour and I won’t have to record Reaper.

Here’s another interview with Dale Levitski, ahead of tonight’s 75-minute Top Chef 3 finale. And Top Chef guest judge Eric Ripert is doing a heckuva nice thing by cooking a special "doomsday menu" for a man who’s about to undergo surgery that could rob him of his sense of taste. Take a look at the menu here.

And I couldn’t be happier that ABC has given Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas the green light to rework his show Cupid for a return to the small screen. The show about a man (originally played by Jeremy Piven) who thinks he’s Zeus’ son sent to Earth to help the romantically challenged only lasted 15 episodes during the 1998-99 season, but it was appointment viewing for me.

But don’t plan on catching up on the original series on DVD if you missed it 9 years ago. It’s not available.

Dancing with the Stars is always rough on models. This week, it was Abercrombie cover boy Albert Reed’s turn to go home.

The show began with a recap of Monday night’s performances. Then, the judges awarded the encore to Helio & Julianne for their Mambo.

When it was time for the first safe couples to be announced, Tom Bergeron mentioned that Jane Seymour had returned to England, following the death of her mother. After last night’s vote, Jane & Tony were safe, and Tom announced that Jane has decided to continue with the competition.

Helio & Julianne were also announced as safe.

For the first guest performance of the night, Queen Latifah sang "Live ‘Til I Die," accompanied by professional dancers Victor Fung and Anna Mikhed. I’d be happy if Victor & Anna were the guest dancers on every Results Show.

Then the audience from the Performance Show gave their opinion of the performances. Bachelor Bob Guiney was a fan of Jennie Garth, while some of the women just wanted Cameron to take his shirt off.

Following that, Melanie & Maksim and Sabrina & Mark were told that they’d garnered enough votes to continue on to next week.

One of the high points of the evening was the return of "manly chested" Nick Kosovich, who danced a Tango alongside wife Lena and American Smooth champions Tomas Mielnicki & JT Damalas.

That performance was followed by one of the show’s low points: the return of Jimmy Kimmel, who attempted to explain how votes are counted. Okay, it was actually kind of funny when he suggested that the votes were all counted by The Count from Sesame Street. But the one-joke bit was a little long — especially considering the time crunch that was to come at the end of the night.

The drama returned when Tom and Drew announced that Mark & Kym would be moving on to next week — after it had seemed almost certain that (with their low scores and Bottom Two showing last week) they would be eliminated.

Queen Latifah returned to the stage to perform "California Dreamin’," this time accompanied by Tony & Anna. The dancing was beautiful, as was Latifah’s singing.

In a pretaped segment, the pros gave their take on this season’s celebrities. Anna likes Helio’s "clear lines." Mark said Jane looks "expensive." And Karina enthused over Albert’s "INCREDIBLE CROTCH ACTION!"

Finally the couples were whittled down to the Bottom Two: Albert & Anna and Wayne & Cheryl. Instead of cutting to commercial as usual, Tom went over to the judges to get their opinions on the Bottom Two. Things got awkward when Tom asked Carrie Ann to say which one of the couples would be going home. She wisely dodged the question, and Tom gave the results of viewers’ votes: Albert & Anna were out.

Tom nagged Albert & Anna to hurry down to the mic: "We’re playing beat the clock!" As has happened in past seasons, the show’s filler had left little time for a proper conclusion. The nagging was especially annoying, given that the show was already scheduled to run two minutes long, ending at 10:02 ET.

Even Albert & Anna’s exit song, Culture Club’s "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?" was botched, when Tom’s outro ran long and the singers missed their cue. They only managed to eke out an uncomfortable "ooh" before the show went to black. The producers need to get their timing down, because the abrupt exits of past (and now present) seasons aren’t fair to the eliminated couples — or their fans who watch.

Jane Seymour’s mother passed away this morning, so the star will not be in attendance at tonight’s Dancing with the Stars Results Show. Thanks to MOIB reader, Deb, for alerting me to the story.

In TV Guide’s backstage report from Dancing with the Stars, a number of dancers were already expressing frustration with the judges. In People’s backstage report, Jennie Garth was just frustrated with herself.

Last night’s DwtS Performance Show held strong in the ratings, still drawing over 20 million viewers. And the Arizona Republic featured an article about one of the show’s costume designers.

Tim Gunn promises that the judging on the new season of Project Runway will frustrate viewers. Is that a good thing?

The BBC is now 75% owner of Lonely Planet, my usual travel guide of choice.

And MSN has an article featuring TV’s Greatest Geeks. It’s not often you read an article that mentions both the Lone Gunmen (The X-Files) and Potsie Webber (Happy Days).

Two weeks into the fifth season of Dancing with the Stars, two candidates have already emerged as heavy favorites.

Melanie Brown & Maksim Chmerkovskiy — Quickstep
Mel B wanted to change "from Scary Spice to Lady Spice" for the Quickstep, and her pretty, conservative pink dress went a long way toward being ladylike. Her posture, speed, and big smile were totally appropriate for the Quickstep; their song — A-Ha’s "Take On Me" — was not.

Len said, "Mel B. I know what the B stands for: Ballroom." Bruno told Melanie, "You had the classy look of Lena Horne and the great twinkletoes of Ginger Rogers." Carrie Ann said, "Your posture was beautiful. Just watch your shoulders a hair."

When encouraging fans to vote, Drew riffed on a Spice Girls’ song: "Give her what she wants, what she really really wants." And then Mel choked him.

Judges’ Scores: Carrie Ann…7, Len…8, Bruno…8 = 23/30

Mark Cuban & Kym Johnson — Mambo
Mark was better this week, committing to the moves and looking very tall and slim. But Mark suffered from some serious White Man Dancing Face, making awkward facial expressions that were almost as unappealing as Kym’s cover-of-Penthouse outfit.

Carrie Ann told Mark, "Your face was dancing twice as hard as your body was. I’m not quite sure it was quite the proper Mambo I was looking for. But I love your exuberance." Len said the performance "was like a match: It was hot at the top, it was a little bit wooden down below." Bruno’s description was just as colorful: "It was like watching a bulldog chasing a squirrel. As much as you try, there were technical shortcomings."

Judges’ Scores: Carrie Ann…6, Len…6, Bruno…6 = 18/30

Wayne Newton & Cheryl Burke — Quickstep
As Wayne danced stiffly to "Viva La Vegas," it was hard not to be reminded that the song has been repurposed in commercials as "Viva Viagra." His moves were slow, his hopping was awkward, and as he tossed Cheryl at the end, I feared he’d thrown his back out. Cheryl would be wise to start working some gimmicks into their routines.

Bruno said, "It wasn’t quick enough for a Quickstep. You’ve gotta work on your technique." Carrie Ann agreed: "It wasn’t quite there, but I love what you brought tonight, cause you definitely showed us that you are The Showman." Len said, "Week 2, you have to start to improve how you dance. For me, this was not an improvement over last week."

Judges’ Scores: Carrie Ann…5, Len…5, Bruno…5 = 15/30

Marie Osmond & Jonathan Roberts — Mambo
Marie wins the Most Improved award for this week. Jonathan found the right way to use her goofy energy, and her technique wasn’t bad, either. They executed a lot of tricks that required Marie to put all of her faith in Jonathan, and he didn’t let her down.

Len said the performance was "absolutely great." Bruno told Marie, "You can perform. Great actress. Rita Moreno in West Side Story." Carrie called Marie "one hot cougar. The trust that you have with your partner is incredible. You could’ve hurt yourself, and you went for it." Tom Bergeron chimed in, "He drops people a lot, you know."

Judges’ Scores: Carrie Ann…8, Len…8, Bruno…8 = 24/30

Albert Reed & Anna Trebunskaya — Quickstep
Albert made a grand entrance by sliding down the banister. His footwork was off throughout much of the routine — which wasn’t entirely his fault, considering he had to Quickstep to the song "99 Red Balloons." But he’s certainly got more charisma than I expected him to have.

Carrie Ann told Albert to "keep all that joy going." Len called Albert "the dark horse of the season," but warned him to stop skipping. Bruno added, "Your energy kind of faltered in the middle. Your posture is good. Apply yourself, and I’m sure you’ll be as good in Ballroom as you are in Latin."

Judges’ Scores: Carrie Ann…7, Len…7, Bruno…7 = 21/30

Helio Castroneves & Julianne Hough — Mambo
The pressure was on Brazilian Helio to perform a killer Mambo, and he didn’t disappoint. Their routine had tricks and challenging turns, and it was definitely the night’s most energetic Mambo. Helio is so light and quick when he moves, he’s positively sprightly.

Bruno said, "You leave me tongue tied." Carrie Ann told Helio, "You’re, like, the real deal. You’re suave, debonair. The choreography was very, very difficult." Len agreed: "For Week 2, to see a guy come out and perform like that…very, very well done."

Judges’ Scores: Carrie Ann…9, Len…9, Bruno…9 = 27/30

Jennie Garth & Derek Hough — Quickstep
Jennie gave a nice performance that was going pretty well — until Derek slipped on her dress and fell at the end. But, in their rehearsal footage, Jennie highlighted something that could be a big problem as the weeks progress. She can’t fake the attraction to Derek that’s needed to make their performances believable. She has to get over her habit of giggling when she looks in Derek’s eyes, before they have to dance something really romantic, like the Rumba.

Len stuck to advice: "I think Ballroom’s really gonna suit you, but you’ve gotta just work on your posture a bit." Bruno said, "It was like Leo and Kate in Titanic. It started off very well, but we found a few icebergs along the way." Carrie Ann told Jennie, "Great dancing is a lot like great acting. You don’t act. You just be in that moment 100%."

Judges’ Scores: Carrie Ann…7, Len…7, Bruno…7 = 21/30

Cameron Mathison & Edyta Sliwinska — Mambo
In their rehearsal footage, Cameron broke down; he’s already overwhelmed by the difficulty of the dancing and his busy schedule. He regrouped enough to give a good performance, although the only thing I remember about it is Edyta’s Polish Pocahontas outfit.

Carrie Ann told Cameron, "You look great. You hit some really, really nice lines. You have to work on your musicality." Len agreed, and added, "As you got into the dance, you started to get a little more rhythmic." Bruno told Cameron, "You look like Superman, and sometimes you dance like Clark Kent. Just relax, get on with it."

Judges’ Scores: Carrie Ann…7, Len…7, Bruno…7 = 21/30

Floyd Mayweather & Karina Smirnoff — Quickstep
Karina went all Yoda on Floyd and told him, "Don’t try. Just do." He did, but he’s still got a long way to go before he’ll be a threat in this competition. Floyd’s shoulders were down, but he doesn’t yet look like he’s leading Karina.

Bruno said, "You’ve taken on the Quickstep, and you nearly won. The footwork was good. Work a little bit more on the posture." Carrie Ann said, "That was a huge improvement on the way you were handling Karina last week." Len said of the dance, "It was very light. It was very fluffy. What you’ve gotta do is get this hold. It was like you were guarding against a left hook."

Judges’ Scores: Carrie Ann…7, Len…7, Bruno…7 = 21/30

Jane Seymour & Tony Dovolani — Mambo
Jane wore a skimpy outfit from the Stacy Keibler collection, and she looked smashing in it. What their Mambo lacked in speed, it made up for in technical execution. It was refreshing to see such attention to detail, instead of just getting from Point A to Point B as quickly as possible.

Len wanted more raunch: "It was an English Mambo. I wanted a South American Mambo." Bruno agreed, "It a bit like a Mambo of a tea party at Wimbledon." Carrie Ann defended Jane: "I actually think the elegance worked in your behalf. That’s what we want to see from you."

Judges’ Scores: Carrie Ann…7, Len…7, Bruno…7 = 21/30

Sabrina Bryan & Mark Ballas — Quickstep
Sabrina delivered hip-hop-free Quickstep, full of great technique, cheekiness, and personality. And all that while fighting a dress that kept snagging on her heel. Undoubtedly, it was the best Quickstep of the night.

Carrie Ann told Sabrina, "You didn’t miss a beat." Len said, "I’ve gotta say that dance is about light and shade. You want speed, but you want slow." Bruno tried to interrupt as Len requested more contrast in the dancing, prompting Len to snap, "Bruno, don’t start being a smart ass with me." Bruno ended the commentary, "That was a blistering performance. You looked like a professional."

Judges’ Scores: Carrie Ann…9, Len…8, Bruno…9 = 26/30

Leaderboard:
27 — Helio & Julianne
26 — Sabrina & Mark
24 — Marie & Jonathan
23 — Melanie & Maksim
21 — Albert & Anna, Jennie & Derek, Cameron & Edyta, Floyd & Karina, Jane & Tony
18 — Mark & Kym
15 — Wayne & Cheryl

My favorite performances of the night were by Helio & Julianne and Sabrina & Mark, although Marie earned herself a few votes as the evening’s most pleasant surprise. Mark & Kym are the couple in the greatest danger, although I’m not sure who’ll wind up at the bottom with them. Wayne & Cheryl might deserve it the most based on their performance, but I think it’s more likely to be Jennie & Derek or Floyd & Karina.

Ahead of tonight’s Dancing with the Stars Performance Show, Cheryl Burke posted a note at her website. Mark Cuban posted at his blog as well. If you’re not so keen on Mark, his cute story about cheering up his sick daughter might change your mind about him.

You’ve got one more day to bid on items from the Teen Choice Awards at charity website Clothes Off Our Backs.

Or, if you’ve got $419,000, you can buy a 30-second ad spot during Grey’s Anatomy.

ESPN viewers’ ombudsman Le Anne Schreiber has a cool job: she gets to watch ESPN and then write about what they did wrong at ESPN.com. If only every employer paid someone to do that. Here’s an archive of Schreiber’s monthly posts.

Finally, Chicago has Top Chef fever. Season 4 just started filming here, and local boy Dale will find out if he won Season 3 in a live broadcast from Chicago on Wednesday night. Metromix interviewed Dale — who currently waits tables at Sola — about his newfound celebrity, including an appearance in a dunk tank at a Chicago neighborhood festival.