That takes the cake! Kirstie Alley ends up bottom of Dancing with the Stars leaderboard despite dramatic entrance bursting out of three tier treat

She may have made a dramatic entrance to her dance by bursting out of a giant cake, but Kirstie Alley still ended up bottom of the leaderboard on Monday night's Dancing with the Stars. 
The former Cheers star sported a pretty pink beaded dress with fringed detail as she embarked on a Charleston dance to the tune of 42nd Street with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
However, despite the couple's theatrical display and obvious energy, they failed to score enough points on this tough 'all star' season of the show.

Taking the cake: Kirstie Alley dramatically bursts out of a cake at the start of her number with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy on tonight's Dancing With The Stars

The couple may have only scored 30 for their number, but they could take some reassurance from the positive remarks from the judges, with guest judge Paula Abdul telling her she was a 'vision and a joy to watch.
Bruno added: 'Oh my darling you are a mad woman and I love you for it! We love it.'

After Len told the actress she turns 'Monday into a funday', Carrie Ann had even higher praise as she said: 'I have to say that tonight you looked stunning, and I think your dancing was fabulous. We loved it.'

Thinking pink: The actress showed off her slim figure in a pink beaded dress  with feather fringing

Theatrical: Kirstie ended the number by perching on partner Maksim, much to the crowd's delight

Effort: Kirstie seemed happy with her dancing efforts, especially after the judges showered her with compliments

Earlier, Sex and the City hunk Gilles Marini and Peta Murgatroyd appeared close to breakdowns as they panicked over performing a Bollywood dance - but some how turned it around to get three perfect 10s out of four judges' scores.
Then gymnast Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough matched their score with an exhilaratingly athletic mambo, with Len Goodman once again the only judge to give a less-than-perfect 9.5 score.

But the heat generated on the dance-floor was nothing compared to the sparks that flew from the intensified chemistry between Kelly Monaco and her dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy.

New addition: Paula Abdul appeared on Monday night's show as a guest judge

Their horseplay in rehearsals has already prompted speculation that they may be more than dance partners - rumours they seem happy to sexily thrust into overdrive.

Awaiting their latest performance, the pair - Val shirtless and Kelly with just an open shirt covering black lingerie - sensually caressed, pretending to kiss and with the former Playmate resting her head on her hunky partner's chest.

And as they hugged and kissed after getting an impressive 37.5 - an especially amazing score given Kelly has a broken toe - presenter Brooke Burke Charvet clearly felt the chemistry. 'I'm not going to interrupt the moment,' she said, seemingly almost blushing, as the pair continued hugging.

Steamy: Val Chmerkovskiy and Kelly Monaco fuelled rumours of real life romance with their steamy routine

Body beautiful: Kelly and Val showed off their svelte figures, with Kelly performing in little more than underwear

While not addressing romance rumours directly, Kelly sounded close to tears as she spoke of what the show - and more importantly, Val - means to her.
'This show has absolutely nothing to do with dancing,' she said, the emotion warbling her voice.
"It's about the journey, the friendships, the relationships that you make. Finding self confidence and inner worth and trusting the people that you're with.

'It's just such a bigger, broader scheme here.'
Val also stressed that Kelly is more important to him than possible victory. 'I really don't care about scores or results or elimination,' he said.

'I'm just very very blessed that I've met this person and I'm part of her journey.'

Dramatic: The couple's theatrical and acrobatic routine won them effusive praise from the judges

Looking good: The routine was praised by guest judge Paula Abdul as being 'beautiful'

Kelly also let on to the powerful role her dance instructor has on her life as they practised their contemporary dance routine, easily the sexiest and most sensual performance of the night.

'This dance does require a lot of emotion,' she said to camera. 'To allow that vulnerability is probably the most difficult role for me.

'I've got a lot of walls, you know, and those Val's slowly knocking them down. Val is awesome. He's teaching me how to trust again. It's amazing.'

Bollywood meets Hollywood: Gilles Marini and partner Peta Murgatroyd were a successful double act on Monday

Into costume: Peta and Gilles were worried about their lack of Bollywood dancing experience but still managed to ace the routine

Their routine, to a cover version of Coldplay's Fix You, saw Val wearing nothing but a pair of black trousers and Kelly in a flimsy open white shirt showing black lingerie below.
The dance itself was just as sexy, with her legs wrapping around Val's waist, lots of caressing - and ending with a kiss.

Their emotions carried over to the judges, with Carrie Ann herself sounding emotional as she said: 'You laid your heart out there. It was stunning.'

Overjoyed: The judges awarded Gilles an and Peta three tens and a 9.5 for their Bollywood effort

Along with Kelly's broken toe, their performance was also amazing given choreographer Val's total lack of experience with contemporary dance.

'This week is a challenge because I have nearly two decades of ballroom dance experience but contemporary I've never done before,' Val complained.

However their journey was nothing compared to the amazing turn-around by Gilles Marini and Peta Murgatroyd.

Top dogs: Bruno told the actor he was a 'Bollywood superstar' after his routine

With each pair having to perform dance styles chosen by rival pairs, Dance pro Peta was left in tears and admitting she was close to a breakdown as they seemed completely incapable of learning their Bollywood routine.

Admitting she 'knows absolutely nothing about Bollywood dancing' - she confessed: 'I'm scared.'
And as she cried, her partner Gilles admitted: 'It's 48 hours before show time and we have no idea what we're doing.'

But what seemed destined for disaster ended as one of the highest scoring routines possible, getting 10s from Carrie Ann, Paula and Bruno 10, and only Len given a less-than-perfect 9.5.

'A Bollywood superstar is born!" Bruno screamed. 'Exotic, witty - stylistically it was perfection. A Bollywood dream come to life.'

Acrobatic: Gymnast Shawn Johnson and partner Derek Hough raised the roof with their sprightly Mamba

Striking sight: The duo used Shawn's technical prowess in their routine to great success

Carrie Ann, referring to Gilles in his outfit with baggy trousers and abs on full display, gushed: 'That was beyond belief - Aladdin has nothing on you! Fantastic!'

The other judges had more cliched responses, with Len calling it 'hotter than curry' and Paula quipping: 'Darlings, that was about as smouldering and spicy as a vindaloo.'

Their score was the highest of the show so far - but would soon be matched by Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough and their amazing Mamba.

After a morale-boasting visit with the Olympic heroes from the women's U.S. gymnastic leaving Shawn feeling 'on top of the world', they used her natural talents for an amazingly athletic routine.

Making a slip: Karina Smirnoff got tearful after slipping during she and partner Apolo Ohno's routine

'All the crazy lifts we're doing really excite me, because it's a little dangerous and fun,' Shawn admitted, with their routine including spins and twirls and at one point Shawn, wearing an extremely revealing dress, in a perfect handstand as the music stopped.

Bruno called it 'mesmerising, sexy, out of this world' and admitted: 'I tell you, this show - you think you've seen it all and it keeps getting better. Thank you!'

Carrie Ann also told them: 'If I was the other contestants I would be a little scared of you guys right now. You guys are on fire.'

Paula told Shawn that she thinks she has 'turned into this sexy young lady', and that Derek's choreography is so amazing he 'should be on the ballot, running' in the presidential race. 'You are outstanding,' she gushed.

Balancing act: Despite Karina's tumble, the judges scored Apolo's routine favourably

Dancers with attitude: The Olympic speed skater and his partner were told they had the right tone for their hip hop dance

Derek later admitted that Shawn's biggest fear was wearing so little, saying she was 'terrified' to put on. 'But she looks fantastic, right?'

While the episode brought new high scores, it delivered a new low for Apolo Anton Ohno and Karina Smirnoff as Karina staggered and fell after attempting a martial arts-style high spinning kick during their hip hop routine while wearing gold hoods and bandanas.

As their performance ended, instead of the usual embraces Karina instead sat down and burst into tears.
'I slipped, I fell - I'm just - sorry,' she said. 'I didn't get hurt, I just slipped. I feel like I messed up the whole routine, I'm sorry please please please," she begged the judges, fearing it will ruin her partner's chances of staying on the show.

Climbing off the bottom: Bristol Palin and partner Mark Ballas were not in last place for the first time in two weeks

Blossoming: Bristol impressed the judges with her dance, with Len telling her it was her 'best dance so far'

The judges did not see it as extremely, giving them an impressive 34.5 and stressing that the scoring was based far more on the contestants than their pro dancers.

'Don't worry my darling,' Bruno reassured her, while Paula told her: 'Professionally you are always hardest on yourself and everyone loves you in this ballroom.'

Len also insisted he wasn't even looking at her and Apolo was 'fantastic.'

Also no doubt happy must be Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas, who after two weeks at the bottom of the leader board got a 32 and some encouraging praise from the judges for their rock'n'roll routine.

Show of support: Bristol was watched by parents Sarah and Todd Palin, their son Trig and Bristol's son Tripp

Carrie Ann even beckoned over Bristol - wearing a red skirt, headband, sneakers and scarf - to grab her hands and congratulate her up close. 'I am so impressed with you. You really are coming to life out there. You are truly blossoming,' the judge told her.
Len also said it was her 'best dance so far' while Bruno said he was 'thrilled.'

'I definitely see improvement and you definitely look like you're starting to have some fun, which is important," Paula told her. 'Good job - I'm proud of you.'

Sabrina Bryan and Louis Van Amstel, meanwhile, did an impressive job of bouncing back after severe criticism from the judges the previous week.

Music from another decade: Louis Van Amstel and partner Sabrina Bryan wowed the judges with their 1970-s disco routine

Going for gold: The judges told the twosome they were 'vibrant and beautiful'

After scoring an impressive 35.5 for their fun disco routine to the Bee Gees, Louis admitted it was the criticism that made them raise their game. 'Thank you Carrie-Ann for pushing us last week - we were p***ed off and frustrated but you pushed our buttons and we had a phenomenal time,' he said.

With Sabrina in big blue fluffy coat that host Tom Bergeron compared to 'cookie monster', Bruno called it her 'most vibrant and alive' performance, the judge was booed when he suggested she was twice out of time.

'Vibrant, beautiful - and you were not off beat,' Carrie Ann then insisted.

While unable to match the top scores of the night, the other contestants also brought out performances that on other nights would hope to be winners.

Green machine: Tony and Melissa were praised for their 'fearless and fierce' dance

Crowd pleaser: Tony Dovolani and TV star Melissa Rycroft went all out with their energetic jitterbug

Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani got two 9.5s and two nines for an amazing 37 for their Jitterbug.
Paula told them that they 'fit together like hand to glove', adding: 'You look like brother and sister!'
Bruno also gushed: 'It was near perfection - you are an amazing dancer.'
Melissa said the slip up they had on a complicated twirl was the only time it had gone wrong, saying: "It had to be now!" But she proudly added: 'We went for it, we challenged ourselves.'

Meanwhile NFL legend Emmitt Smith, and Cheryl Burke got all nines for an impressive 36 for their Bolero that had a clear impact on the judges - especially the female ones.

'Emmitt Smith, there's nothing better than watching a big burly man get all dramatic and sexy,' Carrie Ann gushed. 'That was beautiful.'

Sultry mood: The NFL star scored an impressive 36 points for their smouldering number

Paula added: 'It was exquisite, it was sensual - you are a sexy beast! You captivated us with less is more - and you left us all wanting more.'

Emmitt had had help from daughter Skylar Smith who told him: 'Daddy when you perform you need to smile.'
He not only listened to her advice he also got to wish her a happy birthday on the show.

Guest judge Paula had insisted she was perfectly suited for the role - and not just because she was used to judging on American Idol for so long.

Sparky presence: Paula proved a popular guest judge, enjoying some banter with Bruno on the panel

'My first job was a Laker girl, and becoming a big choreographer,' she said. 'And I was choreographing big stars like Janet Jackson, the Jacksons, George Michael, ZZ Top, Duran Duran.'

And she joked that her time on American Idol also helped her with this particular judging panel where she was sat next to Brit Len Goodman.

'I'm used to battling a British voice that's next to me that attacks me too,' she quipped, referring to Simon Cowell.

Of the other judges, she joked: 'Let me tell you Carrie Ann you look gorgeous. You would be the prettiest girl - if it weren't for Bruno.'

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