It was a great week of dancing. Fortunately, we got to see the group paso doble twice. The judges made at least one good decision when they chose it as their repeat. It was inspired choreography enhanced by inspired dancers. A real divide between the celebs became apparent this week and the right person went home.

As athletes go, Warren Sapp is a phenomenal specimen. He has this way of being the fiercest competitor yet the nicest guy out there. But Warren is so intense that he’s starting to self-sabotage. His fox trot was way too serious. As always, his hands were made for football and that doesn’t translate well to dance. His partner Kym needs to work on turning those claws into extensions of the routine.

Susan followed up the mellow fox trot with…a mellow paso doble. I’m certain the network is paying the judges for all the praise they heap on her. Her kicks were halfway there. She gave a little more but, once again, the soap diva failed to bring Erica Kane with her to the stage. The paso doble is dramatic, commanding, made for Erica Kane. Susan is too pageant-y for a passionate number. It was nice to see her looking human in the rehearsal footage though, with lines on her face. I promised the day she was voted off I would stop making fun of her blatant surgical ‘enhancements’. Since that day has come (thank you voters!), I won’t mention the lines disappeared by performance day. And I’d never bring up the fact that she claims this airbrush makeup she infomercials for keeps her looking young but doesn’t explain why her eyebrows are frozen in place.

Maurice did what Susan couldn’t - brought his personality. His cha cha cha was fun and funky. The hips were moving like they should be in Latin ballroom. Maurice even had some technique but it was his sheer enjoyment of the number that was so watchable. I’ve been calling for his head until now. Sorry, Maurice. I didn’t think you had it in you!

Cody, meanwhile, tumbled. Losing his partner certainly gave him the focus and determination he’d been lacking. His waltz steps were solid. The problem was he and new partner Edyta didn’t follow sick partner Julianne’s advice: give him a character to play. He’s done so well the last couple of weeks using his acting skills to elevate his dance skills. This week he just smiled. There was no fun. That made the number insubstantial and gave him nothing to bolster his awkward dance style.

It was an uncomfortable moment when Lance and Lacey faced judge Len, who rightly pointed out dancing in bare feet added nothing to their number. The piece itself was a mediocre rumba, once again choreographed to show off Lacey and not Lance. She gave him nothing flashy to do besides hold her while she danced. Lacey is possibly going to cost Lance the competition. In their rehearsal footage she acted like a spoiled princess. She accused Lance of being negative when she’s the one with the bad attitude. Even though Lance is a great dancer, I’m hoping they get voted off so the show doesn’t ask her back next season. The celebrities shouldn’t be out-diva-ed by dancers on the make.

Lacey should take a lesson in grace from Brooke. Her fox trot was effortless. The judges thought it was almost professional looking. Her extension is incredible. The routine was flawless and glamorous. Derek is a great choreographer. Brooke is a gracious performer.

Her abilities were apparent in the group dance as well. Team Paso Doble consisted of Brooke, Maurice and Warren. Brooke did the unison part of the routine with two pros at her side and you couldn’t tell them apart. Her solo section was outstanding with a dynamic sequence of turns. Maurice didn’t disappoint his team. He was in character, sparks flying as he crossed the floor. Warren made the most amazing paso doble shapes with his arms and had just the right energy for this style. The men, it must be said, also danced perfectly in unison. It was an unforgettable routine, probably the best ever on the show.

Not so, Team Cha Cha. Cody, Susan and Lance, along with their partners, were so out of synch it was ugly. Lacey was a full step ahead of the other two female dancers for the first thirty seconds. She and Lance almost saved the dance with their solo. Lance was sharp. He gave it all. It’s unfortunate he’s judged with the rest of his team as they were not working together. Cody tried for a little sex appeal but came off as confused. Susan doesn’t know how to move her hips independently of the rest of her body. As a result, she was twisting and not cha cha-ing.

Brooke is now pulling way ahead in this competition. She’s about to run away with it unless somebody steps it up next week. With Susan out of the way, everyone left is still a threat.

Who should go next: Lance (unless Lacey shapes up)

Who will go next: Cody

Who should win: Brooke

Who will win: Brooke