Courtside Post

By Brittni Michaelis

Ochocinco is never one to disappoint, which is why so many people love him, including me. While he and his partner Cheryl Burke were one of the first couples safe on last nights episode, Chad got so excited that he leaned in for a kiss with fellow safe contestant and former Bachelor, Jake Pavelka, but he didn’t reciprocate.

By Brittni Michaelis

With a new cast and a face lift on the set (dancing couples watch others competitors from the foot of the stage), this season’s Dancing With The Stars is bound to be entertaining and the first episode left me wanting more. To kick of this season’s premiere, Chad Ochocinco and his partner Cheryl Burke performed the cha-cha-cha and received a score of 18 out of 30. Judges Len, Bruno and Carrie Ann said, after the performance, they saw potential and Len even called Ochocinco a “diamond in the rough.” An audience member who loved the cha-cha-cha recital? Terrell Owens. He was seen cheering on Ochocinco and even fist pumping at one point. Although the judges scores weren’t too high, Ochocinco was pleased with his performance and it is obvious that his riverdance touchdown celebration was not a one hit wonder.