”Was it argyle sweater night for the audience?” —duranmom, seconded by Karen, karolina, becker, CleverShrew, Chris, and liz
”Nothing encompasses the glitz and glamour of celebrity ballroom dancing more than ARGYLE.” —JH
”When Niecy’s dress came up and covered her head, she looked like she was in a bag for a second.” —Chris
When Tony declared it a miracle that Kate Gosselin was speechless, the utter shock, humor and OMG reaction that Anna T had behind her was awesome!!” —Tricia, seconded by BethB, Pam Beesly, Lorie, KellBell NYC, and Jaime
If you block out her head, Anna’s dress looks like a Pokemon. (This is my favorite Hidden Gem.) —IAA Evan
”Just one question: What about Carrie Ann’s odd curvature of her left little finger when she was reviewing Maks and Erin’s performance? Is she double-jointed, or what? Would it be considered a Hidden Gem?” —Cream Puff
”My Hidden Gem was somewhere in the beginning of the show…. It was Chelsie, Kate and I think Aiden and Chad were sitting on the couch with the heart pillows and when they went to throw it to commercial and they all posed, I’m pretty sure Chelsie tossed her arm right up in front of Kate’s face!” —Kaity
”Speaking of ‘blocked heads,’ how about the pose that Tony and Kate did as they went to commercial before their dance. Intentionally or not, he put their hands right in front of her face. She has never looked so good.” —Potato Bug, seconded by Stee and IAA Evan
![<p>”Hidden Gem!! It was nice to see that Nicole went to the backup singer store <em>[ed. note: no, literally, Carmen Carter a.k.a. ”Princess Sparkle” has a line of Nayaris called <strong><a href="http://www.crystalsbycarmen.com/" target="_new">Crystals By Carmen</a></strong>]</em> for headgear this week! Now she too can sing the lyrics, “Ba, de, ba ba, ba ba ba! Ba, de, ba ba ba!” —<em>Rob</em></p>
<p><strong>Refresher course: Who is Princess Sparkle?</strong> ”She is a mythical creature on Planet Mirrorballus whose song is similar to a siren’s, leading unsuspecting celebrities to crash and burn on the planet’s bedazzled shores.” —<em>Fridge</em></p>](https://ewedit.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/sparkles_400-1.jpg?w=400)
”Hidden Gem!! It was nice to see that Nicole went to the backup singer store [ed. note: no, literally, Carmen Carter a.k.a. ”Princess Sparkle” has a line of Nayaris called Crystals By Carmen] for headgear this week! Now she too can sing the lyrics, “Ba, de, ba ba, ba ba ba! Ba, de, ba ba ba!” —Rob
Refresher course: Who is Princess Sparkle? ”She is a mythical creature on Planet Mirrorballus whose song is similar to a siren’s, leading unsuspecting celebrities to crash and burn on the planet’s bedazzled shores.” —Fridge
”Hidden Gem: Bruno beating his hand on the judges’ table during Chad and Cheryl’s dance to make sure Chad was keeping on time!” —Renzii
”The Hidden Gem has to be the mirror ball on the piano bench during Chad and Cheryl’s practice session.” —s-diver43
”Last night’s Hidden Gem was Tony playing tango music on the bandoneon (not the accordion) along with Harold Wheeler on the keyboard! (Free Tony!)” —Kaye, seconded by glenn
”Chad & Cheryl’s intro package: Chad ‘sexily’ practicing his hip action while Cheryl (completely unimpressed) texted in the background. So much for that showmance!” —orville, seconded by Potato Bug
”Maybe it was just me, but did ‘Little Derek’ make another appearance last night when he leaned against the dance studio beam in the rehearsal footage? Maybe that was just the way his pants were.” —April
”Buzz Aldrin’s body breaking in half being propelled outta the ballroom by a burning, gaseous ball.” —MelindaLu
After receiving no camera love during Week 3, my favorite random member of the Harold Wheeler Ensemble got the close-up she deserves. —Annie Barrett
More ‘Dancing With the Stars’ at EW.com:
The Hidden Gems of Week 3!
Annie’s Week 4 elimination recap
Annie’s Week 4 performance recap
PREPPY CONVENTION IN THE AUDIENCE
”Was it argyle sweater night for the audience?” —duranmom, seconded by Karen, karolina, becker, CleverShrew, Chris, and liz
”Nothing encompasses the glitz and glamour of celebrity ballroom dancing more than ARGYLE.” —JH
NIECY NASH GETS TANGLED UP IN BLUE
”When Niecy’s dress came up and covered her head, she looked like she was in a bag for a second.” —Chris
ANIMATED ANNA, PART 1
When Tony declared it a miracle that Kate Gosselin was speechless, the utter shock, humor and OMG reaction that Anna T had behind her was awesome!!” —Tricia, seconded by BethB, Pam Beesly, Lorie, KellBell NYC, and Jaime
ANIMATED ANNA, PART 2
If you block out her head, Anna’s dress looks like a Pokemon. (This is my favorite Hidden Gem.) —IAA Evan
CARRIE ANN'S CRAZY FINGER
”Just one question: What about Carrie Ann’s odd curvature of her left little finger when she was reviewing Maks and Erin’s performance? Is she double-jointed, or what? Would it be considered a Hidden Gem?” —Cream Puff
KATE GOSSELIN THWARTED, PART 1
”My Hidden Gem was somewhere in the beginning of the show…. It was Chelsie, Kate and I think Aiden and Chad were sitting on the couch with the heart pillows and when they went to throw it to commercial and they all posed, I’m pretty sure Chelsie tossed her arm right up in front of Kate’s face!” —Kaity
KATE GOSSELIN THWARTED, PART 2
”Speaking of ‘blocked heads,’ how about the pose that Tony and Kate did as they went to commercial before their dance. Intentionally or not, he put their hands right in front of her face. She has never looked so good.” —Potato Bug, seconded by Stee and IAA Evan
NICOLE LIKES TO STOP AT THE PRINCESS SPARKLE SHOP
”Hidden Gem!! It was nice to see that Nicole went to the backup singer store [ed. note: no, literally, Carmen Carter a.k.a. ”Princess Sparkle” has a line of Nayaris called Crystals By Carmen] for headgear this week! Now she too can sing the lyrics, “Ba, de, ba ba, ba ba ba! Ba, de, ba ba ba!” —Rob
Refresher course: Who is Princess Sparkle? ”She is a mythical creature on Planet Mirrorballus whose song is similar to a siren’s, leading unsuspecting celebrities to crash and burn on the planet’s bedazzled shores.” —Fridge
BRUNO BEATS IT
”Hidden Gem: Bruno beating his hand on the judges’ table during Chad and Cheryl’s dance to make sure Chad was keeping on time!” —Renzii
THE MAGICAL, MUSICAL MIRROR BALL
”The Hidden Gem has to be the mirror ball on the piano bench during Chad and Cheryl’s practice session.” —s-diver43
THE MAGICAL, MUSICAL TONY DOVOLANI
”Last night’s Hidden Gem was Tony playing tango music on the bandoneon (not the accordion) along with Harold Wheeler on the keyboard! (Free Tony!)” —Kaye, seconded by glenn
CHERYL'S NOT INTERESTED
”Chad & Cheryl’s intro package: Chad ‘sexily’ practicing his hip action while Cheryl (completely unimpressed) texted in the background. So much for that showmance!” —orville, seconded by Potato Bug
THE RETURN OF 'LITTLE DEREK' HOUGH
”Maybe it was just me, but did ‘Little Derek’ make another appearance last night when he leaned against the dance studio beam in the rehearsal footage? Maybe that was just the way his pants were.” —April
BUZZ BLASTS OFF
”Buzz Aldrin’s body breaking in half being propelled outta the ballroom by a burning, gaseous ball.” —MelindaLu
ENTHUSIASTIC CHIMES LADY!
After receiving no camera love during Week 3, my favorite random member of the Harold Wheeler Ensemble got the close-up she deserves. —Annie Barrett
More ‘Dancing With the Stars’ at EW.com:
The Hidden Gems of Week 3!
Annie’s Week 4 elimination recap
Annie’s Week 4 performance recap
