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Brooke Burke wins 'Dancing With the Stars' ToTheCenter.com, NY - 19 minutes ago There isn't always a decisive winner right from the get-go of each season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. However, season 7, which concluded last night, …

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Let’s see if Lance Bass can pull in 28 points to beat Warren and Kym’s total tonight as well as keeping his shoe on.

They’re off to a good start; I love this routine.  Whoops, they messed up on a lift spin there in the middle of the routine.  Their final death-defying lift was a little off as well, but it was a good routine.  Kept the shoe on, too.

Bruno said their jitterbug was delivered with PANACHE!  Carrie Ann spotted that mess up on the lift, but said they really deserve to be here in the finals.  Len has nothing but kind words about how Lance has grown as a dancer.

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Lance Bass and Lacey have had a rough go of it this season - they’ve been on the top of the scoreboard and at the very bottom.  Through it all, they’ve maintained their individuality and creative streak, even when it cost them points.  If you think about it, dancing hip hop last night was kind of a risky move…

Like Warren and Kym, Lance and Lacey have really bonded and are now buddies for life.  Next:  the final Jitterbug.

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Before we see their final dance of the season, we look back at Warren & Kym’s partnership.  They have a real affection and chemistry and have developed a bond over the season.  “I love you,” Warren tells Kym.  “I absolutely love you,”  That’s sweet.

OK, the love is there, but how they do with the hustle?  This is an encore repeat of the dance they previously totally nailed, and it looks like they’re matching their performance tonight.  The robot!  Moonwalk!  All wrapped up with a spectacular lift.  Nice work.

The crowd goes crazy - how did the judges like it?

Len has nothing but praise for Warren’s charisma on the floor.  Bruno thought it was irresistable.  Carrie Ann says Warren is inspiring and makes everyone want to get out there and dance.

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Last week, Warren Sapp matched Brooke’s score for the first time.  This week, Warren and Kym have loaded their Freestyle with content and lots and lots of lifts.  Warren’s goal:  a perfect score.

I like their costumes, red and black.  They start right off the bat with some lifts as they dance to “Proud Mary.”  The song starts kind of smooth but then goes into Ike and Tina zone and the temp picks up.  Another costume change!  Now they’re in matching shiny silver.  Wow, they just pulled off an amazing lift that looked like it had no room for error.  Big finish - they end with a spectacular lift! 

Standing O!

Len says, “As an entertainer, you have no one that touches you.”  Bruno says, “With you, all resistance is futile!  Just sit back and ENJOY THE RIDE!”  Carrie Ann loved it, but she spotted a mistake during their unison hand roll move.  That’ll cost them a point, I bet.

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Before watching Brooke and Derek, I would say that Lance and Lacey had the advantage going into the Freestyle Round.  Now - they’re going to have to match perfection.  No pressure:  just dance perfectly.

Fortunately, Lance has a newfound confidence and the full support of his partner.  “He has the showmanship of Warren and the technique of Brooke, with a little something extra,”  Lacey says.

Wearing matching “Lancey” shirts the couple launch into a hip hop routine to Run DMC’s “Tricky.”  Great unison dancing, lots of crazy tricks.  What was that centipede move they did on the floor?  That was nuts.  They’re really engaging the crowd - they even pop off Lance’s shoe at the end.  Nice, that was a fun number.

Did the judges like it? 

Carrie Ann loved the beginning and end, but she thought there was one Cha Cha section in the middle that threw her off.  Len throws a hip hop sign, proving that he’s not a big fuddy duddy.  He liked it!  He really liked it.  Bruno thought they infused their dance with “creativity and wit.”

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Last week, Brooke choked on her Jive and was knocked out of first place.  This week, they have to pull out the stops and try some dangerous lifts.  Derek has a bad back, so they’ve done some prep work in the low impact environment of the Burke family pool.

Here we go, they’re doing a Grease inspired number to “You’re the One That I Want.”  Wow, lots of lifts and spins.  They even do a mid-routine costume change and dance on the judges’ table.  Brooke dismounts from the table with a HUGE leap into his arms.  They follow up with a crazy linked rolling maneuver, some great unison work, and another amazing lift.

Standing O!

Bruno is ecstatic.  “It is beyond belief!  One of the best freestyles I’ve ever seen!”  Then, because he’s Bruno:  “You ended up in positions that I’ve only seen in the Kama Sutra!”  Carrie Ann thought they “brought it.”  Len is happy that he got to speak last because he’s all hot and bothered.  “That is the best freestyle I have EVER seen.”

Amazing, just amazing.

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The judges are all over the place tonight.  Carrie Ann and Bruno give them a 9.  Len only gives them a 7.  Hmph, that seems a little low.

Tom says, “I bet two of our couples wish that Len had nipped off to the bathroom.”

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OK, let’s see how the L&L Dance Machine did with the judges.  Can they top 28?

Carrie Ann: 9

Len:  8

Bruno:  9

26 out of 30, a few points behind Brooke and Derek.  They’ll need votes votes votes.

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