Dancing with the Stars

Apolo's totally going to win this thing. Not only is he every inch the dancer that Joey is, I think he and Julianne are much more popular.

I saw Ian dancing on "The View" with Cheryl. Just like the AI contestants do much better with their song when they do their sing-off, so Ian did better than ever when he knew he wasn't being judged.

Apolo will win.

AWW..I am glad Ian did well on The View. Did I mention before I love Cheryl? HA! It's okay. She can't win every year. I think Apollo will win too.

Apollo called into "Good Day LA" this morning and said he feels like he's won already (it's an honor just to be nominated!). One of the anchors said she wanted him to win but she's the kiss of death usually, so she said "go Joey". It was funny.

Quote: "We're just good friends."

"We're just good friends" usually precedes the picture of the two people making out and then an official "they're a couple" announcement.

On one of the wire services there was a pic of them holding hands, but I can't copy it. It was very cute. I can't believe she's only 18. She's very lucky to have so much talent and be so gorgeous so young. Well, obviously she must work very hard too, and she does seem sweet. I hope they win.

Per Clay's official Fan Club site:

"Be sure to watch Dancing With The Stars finale tomorrow night - you just might catch a glimpse of Clay!"

YAY! Apolo and Clay!!!! Should be a great night!

Everyone at The Clay Board is voting for and rooting for Apolo! I bet he will win!

Julianne is gorgeous, adorable, talented, sweet and just a living doll! Hey, just like her partner!!

Well, tonight was really fun! I think all 3 had some really great moments.

I was a little disappointed with Apolo's first number. The chemistry just didn't seem as good, but the free style was simply amazing!!

I thought Joey was great fun tonight. Their free style was also really, really good. I enjoyed the first number but agreed that they didn't really stick to the proper dance.

I think Laila is so lovely and charming. I liked the first number a lot. I was a tiny bit disappointed with their free style.

I think any of the 3 of them will be deserving winners, but Apolo and Julianne's free style probably sealed the deal. I will be shocked if they don't win. The audience went insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I thought Joey cheated a little on the cha cha - didn't get that dance at all. I would have given it an 9. The freestyle was... OK. A 9.

I thought Leila's paso was exciting, one of the best dances of the night, (10) but her freestyle was boring. (

Apolo's first number was nicely sensual - I'd have given it a 9. The freestyle was the most original dance all year long, even though the style is not my cup of tea. My husband groused because they were not in sync. Can I give a 9.5?

Apolo for the win, anyway. Overall, all season long.

It was cute that Young MC was in the audience. He sings "Bust a Move". He was applauding like crazy after Apollo.

Joey pulled out all the stops on the freestyle. That's what he's all about. It was his moment to shine, and he did!

I thought it was fun they all went old school. Laila's first dance was amazing, but the freestyle was extremely uninspired.

Len had predicted that Apollo would do amazing on the freestyle. I guess he was right!

I didn't see Clay. I saw a guy in the audience but didn't know if it was Harry Hamlin or the ex-dancer who looks exactly like him. I always thought Harry was unusual looking, and here was a guy who looked just like him and he danced with Lisa Rinna!

Damn those error messages.

Clay is suppose to be on tonight GE. Rumor has it as part of the Kimmel skit - but it is just rumor. Wouldn't surprise me though since they seem to have become comedy sidekicks!

What an exciting night tonight will be. Final two sing on AI and "The Finale" of DWTS with a Clay sighting! I cannot wait to see both shows!

I can't wait to see the show..............I hope Clay does do a stint with Kimmel!

Clay was funny tonight! BWAH!!!

I thought Joey's freestyle was better and technically harder than Apollo's freestyle. I didn't care who won as long as Lalia didn't. I don't really care for Lalia or her attitude.

Cheryl and Ian did great tonight...AWESOME!

Anyway, I am happy about the outcome!

I'm happy too SB! I would have been happy with either of the final two winning really. They both are talented, fun, entertaining and seem like good people!

What a great birthday present for Apolo!! I'm so happy for him!

Bringing over some cute Clay on DWTS mentions! Love it!

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TV Cocktail: A TV blog at iVillage.com

http://tvcocktail.ivillage.com/entertainment/2007/05/dancing_with_the_stars_finale_1.html

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Not to be left out, Jimmy Kimmel and his trusty sidekick Guillermo made one last appeal to viewers by pitching their "how to dance" DVD. The best part about this was a cameo appearance by Clay Aiken. If there's one thing about DWTS that I love, it's that you never truly know who's going to come out of the woodwork.

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AccessAtlanta.com

[Spoiler in title]

Another hilarious “Dance at Home” segment featuring ABC late night host (except in Atlanta, sigh) Jimmy Kimmel, his partner/parking lot security guard Guillermo. Even a Clay Aiken sighting (albeit on tape, and in a fake moustache, as part of Kimmel’s segment!) Meanwhile, over “on another network,” as they say, “American Idol” was going on, presumably Aiken-less.

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Hartford Courant

Roger Catlin|TV Eye

The results came out in the final four minutes of quite a padded two-hour finale of the cheesey but entertaining dance show that included all the eliminated celebs of the season doing another final. It did offer something the "American Idol" finale Wednesday probably won't -- an appearance by Clay Aiken, who was seen in a satirical pitch for Guillermo's Mustache Magic, a special premium offered with a fake "Dancine Along at Home with Jimmy Kimmel" video.

I wasn't paying close attention (again) but it was fine with me that Apolo won (I got spoiled...it is still on for another 10 mins here). I did like it that the finale had the three (rather than two...did they do this last season?) couples. I do love Leila Ali, but it was still fine, since I got to see her again. I missed the Clay part, but I imagine a video of that will show up soon.

The outcome wasn't a surprise..........didn't we all know that Apolo would win? I would have loved to see Laila win, I really like her, I knew she wouldn't win though.

I LOVED Clay on the Kimmel skit! He is a cutie!

Here is a LINK to Clay in the Jimmy Kimmel skit.

Delightful!

Frazz, I am pretty sure they have the top 3 every season. They do that with Nashville Star also, except that the first thing they do is let #3 go. I feel bad for them because they rehearse and get all excited about being in the finale only to leave as soon as it starts.

I think all 3 in the finale wanted to win so badly. I felt for them. I did bust out laughing when Laila said she was pissed She really is a gorgeous woman.

I thought Kimmel's whole comedy skit was funny last night. Good for him!

The bad thing for me was I wanted Apolo and Blake to win this week. As soon as Apolo won I knew it was over for Blake because what were the chances both my faves would win Plus Andy picked Tessa so that would have made me 3 for 3. Never would have happened

Hey, Firecracker, consider this. Apolo does not have to sing that horrible coronation song... and neither does Blake. Apolo gets his trophy, and Blake does get a recording contract. It's all good. seeing Clay!

So Apolo and Julianne were on The View today and did their freestyle. Apolo was in jeans and Julianne danced barefoot!

Kathy Griffin was on, so of course she asked them about the romance roooomers. and they basically gave the party line about how they're really glad people thought that because you're supposed to look like you have chemistry with your partner. Apolo said that when he's doing something like this, he likes to keep everything business-like, and yet...still don't believe them. Vehement denial on multiple shows usually means the two people are seen together socially within a few weeks.

Mario and Karina kept denying it too