I definitely think DWTS is fixed in the beginning. Cloris Leachman stayed for several weeks one season. Why did last week's couple go? I thought they were much better than Kate. Why did Kate stay past the astronaut? I wanted her to do well on this show since her life fell apart (her own doing), but she isn't putting her all into it.
She did better last week than she has all season, but what she did last week is what is expected on the very first night. If she doesn't step it up big time tonight, she will deserve go home tomorrow night.