Dancing with the Stars

The last two weeks of Dancing With the Stars haven't surprised us. Nancy Grace lasted longer than people expected, and Hope Solo couldn't hang with the top three.

Going into the finals, it really is anyone's game. J.R. Martinez, Rob Kardashian and Ricki Lake all deserve to be there, and have decent shots at the Mirror Ball.

Who's technically the biggest favorite, though?

According to Bodog, an online gambling site, J.R. Martinez has the best odds to win at 1 to 2. Ricki Lake holds 3 to 1 odds, while Rob has a 4 to 1 chance of winning.

That's right, even after an ankle injury left him in a distant third last week, the Iraq War vet, motivational speaker and actor is considered the top dog right now.

Says a lot about his fan support, but Ricki and Rob are no slouches in that department, either. If they all perform well Monday, the results will be very interesting.

Fan votes account for 50 percent of the aggregate score, with the judges' scoring making up the rest. So if no one has a big lead, anyone could take this thing.

The finals for DWTS on Monday include four dances from each finalist, so that can also change a lot. What do you think? Who's your pick to win Season 13?

Rob Kardashian has had one heck of a run, tangoing his way to the Dancing With the Stars finals on ABC this fall. Along for the ride in the audience? His entire family.

Almost.

Absent until October 31 was Scott Disick, Kourtney Kardashian's baby father. That's 'cause Kristin Cavallari was still on the show until then, Life & Style says.

Say what?

The celebrity gossip magazine alleges that just before Kourtney became pregnant with her and Scott's child, he was putting it to Kristin, a DWTS hopeful this fall.

"While Kourtney and Scott were on a break, Scott hooked up with Kristin," a friend reveals. "Kourtney can't stand her now and didn't want Scott at show tapings."

A Kardashian pal confirms that "Scott and Kristin definitely hooked up in Las Vegas during a time [February 2009] that he was on a break from Kourtney."

The Kardashian insider adds that both Kourt and Scott were BFFs with Kristin Cavallari, who used to date Kourtney's stepbrother Brody Jenner, at one point.

That was then, though, and this is now.

She and Kristin have been enemies ever since. "Kourtney was furious," the friend says. "She and her sisters have called Kristin 'the whore bag' ever since."

The most surprising part of this report? That Scott Disick actually scored with both of these girls. Look at him, wearing sunglasses at night! What a douche.

Hope Solo and Maksim Chmerkovskiy made it all the way to the semifinals before being eliminated on Tuesday evening's Dancing With the Stars results show.

But instead of going out on a high note, did the soccer star and her mercurial pro partner demonstrate the bad attitude they've been accused of in the past?

Certainly not in the immediate aftermath of their elimination, when they were gracious to one another and to their fans before their last dance of the season:

Hope Solo and Maksim Chmerkovskiy Elimination

In the last nine weeks, the pair weren't the first or only couple to be criticized by the judges, but they were the ones who made it into a controversial issue.

Starting with Chmerkovskiy lashing out at Len Goodman, the couple's combative ways - with each other and the judges - was a continual thing all season.

In a video recap of Monday's performances, Solo complained about her scores: "Sevens? The same thing I got in week one. Kiss my booty," she said.

"The scores at this point, the judges at this point mean nothing."

The pair were also overheard swearing about the judges as they awaited their second set of scores during Monday's performances: "F--- 'em," they said.

Hope then reportedly refused all interviews after the program.

What do you think? Did their attitude and competitive ways actually hurt them this season, with the judges and with fans? And are you sad they're gone?

After perfect and near-perfect performances saw Ricki Lake take back the lead on Dancing With the Stars, the question was who would join her in the finals.

With Ricki a virtual lock (her scores far outpaced two competitors, she's solid every week, and she has Derek Hough as a partner), it came down to this trio.

Surprisingly, Rob Kardashian was the one breathing down Ricki's next Monday, with J.R. Martinez a distant third, followed by Hope Solo in last place.

Was last night the end of the line for Rob, Hope, or J.R.?

Hope has continued to improve, but would it be fast enough for fans given that Rob has also surged in popularity and skill, and J.R. remains one of the favorites?

The program has seen many worthy dancers set home prematurely, even this season. You just never know. So which one of these contenders got the heave-ho?

Follow the jump to see who survived the Dancing With the Stars semifinals ...

"It's my time to peak." - Rob Kardashian.

All but written off by many (including THG) at the onset of the season, Dancing With the Stars' dark horse looks like a virtual  lock for next week's finals, where he'll be quite formidable. Could Rob Kardashian actually win this thing?

Cheered on by Bruce and Kris Jenner, sister Kourtney Kardashian and nephew Mason, Rob turned in a paso dole and a tango what left him just two points behind Ricki Lake at the conclusion of the semfinals, and well ahead of J.R. Martinez.

Watch his performances and see if you think he can pull it off ...

Rob Kardashian on Dancing With the Stars (Week 9 - Samba)

Hope Solo is a tough-as-nails competitor. That much is obvious.

Sadly, that alone isn't likely to carry her to the Mirror Ball trophy.

Monday night on Dancing With the Stars, we learned she has shoulder pain from a tear she suffered at some point, and needed a huge shot just to get on the floor.

J.R. Martinez also battled through an injury last night, but Hope's grit failed to impress the judges, who remarked that she's "lost finesse" and needed "artistry."

Later, her fierce Argentine tango was much stronger, but in the cha-cha relay, a last place finish and total of just four points put another dent in Hope's hopes.

Any chance Hope survives tonight's results show? You tell us:

Hope Solo on Dancing With the Stars (Week 9 - Paso Doble)

J.R. Martinez and Ricki Lake have been swapping the first place spot all season on Dancing With the Stars. Last night, it was definitely the latter's turn on top.

While he's never one to complain (look at all he's been through in life), J.R. rolled his right ankle in rehearsal and then twisted it again during his routines.

The famous smile that lights up the dance floor was barely there Monday, replaced by grimaces of pain and looks of disappointment. His posture was off.

J.R. and Karina Smirnoff did manage to turn in a sexy Argentine tango to make up for a subpar Paso Doble, but it'll be up to fans to carry him through.

Can J.R. earn a spot in next week's DWTS finals after an off week that saw him finish a distant third? Watch his performances and see what you think ...

J.R. Martinez on Dancing With the Stars (Week 9 - Tango)

Performing last in each portion Monday night, Ricki and Derek did their best to quash the competition on Dancing With the Stars. Each time, they were successful.

Their samba was fun and fabulous, with Bruno calling it "sizzling hot, bright and brilliant from beginning to end." The others agreed. Three perfect 10s for 30.

Then it was on to the Argentine tango, a smooth, graceful effort that seamlessly meshed footwork with emotion and landed them just a point shy of perfection.

Are we looking at the next Mirror Ball holder? You tell us:

Ricki Lake on Dancing With the Stars (Week 9 - Samba)

The ninth week of Dancing With the Stars' 13th season saw Ricki Lake take the top spot back from J.R. Martinez, who had just done the same to her a week ago.

In the semifinal round, she came storming back from a so-so jive last week and notched a perfect 30 with her bouncy samba, catapulting her into the lead Monday.

The actress/talk show host then notched a 29 in the Argentine tango and another eight points in the cha-cha relay to finish with 67 out of a possible 70 overall.

Yeah, she's safe tonight. Everyone else? Let's find out in THG's DWTS recap:

Surprisingly, it was Rob Kardashian who gave Ricki a run for her money.

Rob and Cheryl Burke's sexy samba far out-ranked J.R. and Karina Smirnoff's paso doble in round one, during which J.R. rei-njured his already sore ankle.

J.R.'s tango later transported Len Goodman "to the back streets of Buenos Aires" and he redeemed himself with a 27. But Rob K. did him one better again.

The Dancing With the Stars field is down to four.

After last week's predictable elimination of Nancy Grace, voters will have a tougher decision tonight. Among the remaining four hopefuls, who stands the best chance of victory? Let's take a look at who's left standing, then put it to a vote ...

1. Hope Solo has shown improvement throughout the season, culminating in her best effort of the season last week. Still an underdog to make the finals.
2. Rob Kardashian is very well-liked and better on the floor than most people give him credit for. Long-shot to win it all, even money to survive this week.
3. Ricki Lake. After two straight weeks at the top, she took a step back last week. It would still be a surprise if she didn't advance, but she's the clear #2.
4. J.R. Martinez was nothing short of perfect last week. Having already been a clear contender all season, he's the obvious favorite as it stands right now.

Well? Who do you think will win Dancing With the Stars?