I think the thing that won it for Donald Driver was the free style dance; especially the fact that it was the last dance the viewers got to see before voting. Tom Bergeron said at one point during the evening that through the first 8 weeks, Katherine had scored more total points than any contestant ever on the show. That should have counted for something, in my opinion. Just as the judges got the final score on the final dance on Tuesday, the final three couples should have earned extra points based on how many points they scored during the season. And considering how Katherine Jenkins was a virtual unknown in the United States until she did this show (she was primarily known only to classical music fans), for her to come in second is, to me, the same as winning (without, of course, the "coveted mirror ball trophy"). Take away Donald Driver's football fans, and Katherine would have won by a landslide. Here is a link that might be useful: Katherine Jenkins singing

I was ready for Cloris to go weeks ago. And they know she can't do what's required of the participants...that showed last night during the group dance when she just stood back and jiggled a little bit. It's not fair that she's still there not having to do what everyone else does. It's time she goes. I didnt know that Julienne was having surgery. That should be interesting that Edyta is taking over, especially since Cody and Julienne have learned how to work together, bonded, etc. It's like he's starting over building chemistry with someone new midway through the show. I actually thought Brooke was still very good last night. I hope she takes it all the way. I'd like to see her win. Susan Lucci needs to be next to leave after Cloris. She could barely keep up during the group dance. She seems stiff and unsure. Warren...love him, he's funny!!

Too well I remember the attacks on Jane Goodall when her first research studies from Gombe were mentioned in the press and in the news. You would have tought she was Sheitan himself. Well, some people still do.

I did watch it Sue. I thought that Bindi and Carlos did fantastic and I was so surprised how much Carlos has improved. I felt for the Back Street boy who messed up his first dance. Alex the hero was just so so in my book but he does give it his all. I did feel bad for Val when his partner had to be hospitalized again. Wishing her well. I think the winner will probably be Bindi as her partner Derek does such a good job with his coaching of his partners. I guess next week will tell.