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J.R. Martinez Finishes Strong on Dancing With the Stars

J.R. Martinez made his case for the Mirror Ball on the final night of performances on Dancing With the Stars. But will America deliver it for him this evening? After suffering an injury last week, but the 28-year-old Iraq War vet, soap opera star and motivational speaker gave it his all in the cha cha and the freestyle. The judges weren’t in agreement on his first dance with partner Karina Smirnoff. The duo earned a 7 from Len, and 8 from Carrie Ann and a 9 from Bruno. One thing the judges could agree on, however, was Martinez’s freestyle. He earned a perfect 30, leaving him a tie for second with Ricki Lake for the night. Whether J.R. or Ricki can overtake surprise frontrunner Rob Kardashian all depends on voter turnout. Watch J.R.’s final two dances of the season below … J.R. Martinez on Dancing With the Stars (Finals – Cha Cha) J.R. Martinez on Dancing With the Stars (Finals – Freestyle) Who will win Dancing With the Stars tonight?

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J.R. Martinez Slips Slightly on Dancing With the Stars

Call it the DWTS version of the Sports Illustrated or Madden curse. Actor and Iraq veteran J.R. Martinez, who has tied Ricki Lake for first place in previous weeks and held the top spot when she hasn’t, fell a bit short of expectations last night, right after appearing in a glowing cover story for People magazine. Nevertheless, his score of 25 was far from shabby – even if it his recent efforts made it feel “substandard” as Len said – and he likely won’t be punished by viewers for the group dance that netted him a modest 23 for 48 points in all. Take a look at J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff’s routine Monday: J.R. Martinez on Dancing With the Stars (Week 7)

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