Has to be Mom's political friends.
This season is nothing but a popularity contest.

Good or bad dancing has nothing to do with who goes or stays. Helio goes while Bristol and Kirstie stay? Total fan base decision.
Drew Lachey said it well about not understanding the judge's scoring. How can Bruno call Shawn Johnson's dance the best he has EVER seen in both the American and UK DWTS, and NOT give it a 10? Absolutely makes no sense. Their comments rarely match their scores anymore.
I am not excited about watching the rest of this season.