Chong Lim - Blog

Hi everyone!

I can't believe that it's the final already! I was very disappointed to see Charli leave the show last Sunday, but unfortunately someone had to go and I must say, all 3 are very worthy finalists, all with their own strengths and weaknesses.

As for me, I'm really excited and can't wait for Sunday night! This will be my eighth DWTS final but I still feel as much excitement as the first final I did way back in November 2004. Yes folks, it's that long ago

Everyone will be back to do their favourite dances, and of course the finalists will be doing some new dances. There are some ripper songs and I can't wait for you to hear them. The couples have come up with some innovative and exciting moves and I'm sure you'll have a great time watching them. I'm also really looking forward to the cha cha dance-off. It's a great track and I'm sure the couples will be going all out to try to outdance each other.

For you music fans out there, this week also sees the return of Rod Davies from Germany, and Michelle Serrett from pharyngitis! I'm sure you'll thoroughly enjoy listening to their vocal combination again, I certainly will. I must also thank the other fill-in singers, Steve Wade, Andrew de Silva and Annette Roche for doing such a great job. Also to my great band, a big thank you! I have worked with the rhythm section of Angus Burchall, Craig Newman, Stuart Fraser and Brett Garsed for so many years now that we're like family. Added to that, Alejandro on percussion, the horn section of Greg, Shane, Lachlan, Tony and Jordan and the casuals Rocky, Ian, Tim, Michael, James and my gorgeous strings, Sally, Lisa, Jess, Alison, Erika, Alyssa, Lynette, Allison, Lauren, Blair, they are the best I hope you have enjoyed them as much as I have enjoyed working with them.

I'm also very excited as my CD "Let's Go Dancing" with Chong Lim and His Orchestra, will be out in stores this Saturday 8th November. I've had so much fun making this with the band, and I hope you enjoy it. I have included some favourites from previous episodes of the show, everything from "Tequila" to "In The Mood", "I Dream Of Jeannie" to "Reet Petite" and the Paso Doble from "Strictly Ballroom". I just wanted to make a fun CD so that we can brighten up your summerI hope you enjoy listening to it. We sure had a great time making it! You can also go to my MySpace site www.myspace.com/chonglim to get a free download of one of the 29 tracks on the CD.

I have also been reading the message board with interest, and I'd like to thank everyone who have shown interest in my music. I'd also like to let everyone know how fond I am of my dear and talented friend Sonia Kruger. She is not only a beautiful and talented person, but she is very witty and I have the highest regard for her as a person and as a performer. And, I have also been very impressed by Daniel MacPherson both as host, and as a warm and affable human being.

Anyway, better run off to work on this Sunday's show. Get ready for music by Norah Jones, Rhianna, and a great song from the movie "Sex & The City" this Sunday! And of course, the brilliant Andre Rieu and his huge orchestra Until then, Keep Dancin'!