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Sep 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The exciting season premier of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ began with all twelve celebrities and their dancing counterparts being introduced to the audience. With such stars as ‘Chaz Bono’, ‘Hope Solo’, ‘Nancy Grace’, and ‘Ron Artest’ on board, the season is sure to be a lively one.

Ron Artest and Peta Murgatroyd, or Ron and Peta were first up to dance the Cha Cha Cha. The judges did not seem too pleased. Len Goodman called the footwork atrocious, although he admits that it was entertaining. Bruno said that Ron needs to work on his technique, and Carrie Ann also felt that the technique was lacking. They received a 5 from Carrie Ann and Bruno, but Len’s vote was a 4. Ron and Peta were in the bottom three on Tuesday’s results show.

Next up was Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke with a Viennese Waltz. Rob and Cheryl danced very beautifully, although Rob looked a little stiff. Bruno felt that Rob looked scared, and told him to relax next time. Carrie Ann felt that he has potential, and Len felt that it was an okay performance. The couple received a 5 from Len and Bruno and a 6 from Carrie Ann. They were in the bottom on Tuesday’s results show.

Mark Ballas and Kristin Cavallari were the third couple to take the stage. Kristin and Mark also danced a Cha Cha Cha which they seemed to enjoy. Carrie Ann loved it, but advised Kristin about shuffling, Len felt she was acting a bit shy and Bruno called her a bad girl with hot hips, but felt she wasn’t yet living up to her potential. They received a vote of 6 from Bruno and Len and a 7 from Carrie Ann. Mark and Kristin were safe on the results show Tuesday night!

Tony Dovolani and Chynna Phillips danced next with another Viennese Waltz. Chynna and Tony were gorgeous as they flowed across the stage. Len noted that it was indeed beautiful for a first dance of the season. Bruno loved it as well, and Carrie Ann felt it was magical. Carrie Ann gave them an 8, and Bruno and Len both gave them a 7. On Tuesday night’s results show, Chynna and Tony are safe.

Nancy Grace was up next with Tristan MacManus. Tristan and Nancy danced the Cha Cha Cha and also looked as though they enjoyed themselves. Bruno feels that Nancy has got it, but needs to believe in herself. Carrie Ann felt that it was pretty good, and Len was not really impressed. Carrie and Bruno disagreed with him. Len only gave them a 5, as did Carrie Ann, but Bruno voted a 6. Nancy and Tristan were in the bottom three Tuesday night for the results show.

Next up was Kym Johnson and David Arquette with the Viennese Waltz. David and Kym did a pretty good job, and impressed Len even though it was not perfect. Bruno and Carrie Ann thought it was pretty good as well. They earned a 6 from all of the judges. Kym and David were announced as safe Tuesday night during the results.

Elisabetta Cannalis and Val Chmerkovskey were the next couple the grace the stage. Elisabetta and Val performed the Cha Cha Cha pretty well, although Elisabetta looked a bit frightened. Len picked up on her fear and said it was a little weak. Bruno agreed with Len and Carrie Ann seemed to think so as well. They all three gave the couple a 5. Val and Elisabetta are safe in the results show on Tuesday!

Hope Solo and Maksim Chmerkovskey came to perform the Viennese Waltz. It was beautifully done by Hope and Mak. Bruno felt it needed more flow, and Len seemed to agree. Carrie Ann felt that they had a wonderful connection, and looked gorgeous together. Carrie Ann, Bruno, and Len all gave them a 7.

Carson Kressley and Anna Trebunskaya danced another Cha Cha Cha. Carson and Anna danced their hearts out and looked as though they were having a blast. It was Carrie Ann’s favorite performance of the night so far, and Len loved it as well. Bruno also felt that it was a whole lot of fun. Len gave the couple a 5, while Carrie Ann and Bruno gave them a 6. Carson and Anna were safe in the results show Tuesday night.

JR Martinez and Karina Smirnoff came with the Viennese Waltz. Karina and JR looked absolutely gorgeous gliding to the music. Len loved it, as did Carrie Ann. Bruno did as well, and gave them a 7 along with Len, while Carrie Ann gave them an 8. They were safe in Tuesday’s results show.

It was then time for Ricky Lake and Derek Hough, who has won three times already. Ricky and Derek also danced a Viennese Waltz with wonderful chemistry, which Bruno picked up on. Carrie Ann felt that they were very fluid, and Len liked it a lot. Len gave the couple a 6, and Carrie Ann and Bruno gave them a 7. In the results show on Tuesday night, Ricky and Derek were safe!

The final dance was with Chaz Bono and Lacey Swimmer. Chaz and Lacey danced a grueling Cha Cha Cha, which impressed Carrie Ann. Len loved the fact that he seemed to be having fun, and Bruno called it a great debut. Len offered up a 5 while Carrie Ann and Bruno voted a 6. Lacey and Chaz were safe Tuesday night on the results show.

After the results show on Tuesday night, Ron, Nancy and Rob were in the bottom three. Who was sent home? Ron, who thanked both his dancing partner, Peta, and ABC for the brief time which he was on the show.