Ricki Lake said on Monday's episode that she was on the verge of a breakdown during rehearsals before she performed a tango that one judge called "brilliance in the ballroom."
"Dancing With the Stars" contestants were asked to perform routines that reflected the most meaningful time in their lives, and when the dancing was done, Ricki Lake was in first place and Chaz Bono was in last - just like last week.
Ricki Lake celebrated her top-scoring 23 points and 12 inches of weight loss; Nancy Grace celebrated some quick thinking in the control room; and Chaz Bono celebrated just getting through his routine on "Dancing With the Stars."
Maks Chmerkovskiy and Hope Solo from Dancing with the Stars are rehearsing in Portland due to Hope's upcoming soccer match. Natali Marmion caught up with the dancing duo at their rehearsal studio in downtown Portland!
Team USA can't wait to play Canada in an exhibition Thursday in the new Jeld-Wen Field. They have been taking in the Portland area for the last couple of days and leading the local tours have been some of the team’s Northwest locals.
"Dancing With the Stars" unveiled its new ballroom and new cast Monday, and when all the dancing was done, singer Chynna Phillips and actor J.R. Martinez topped the judges' leaderboard.