The focus and point of "Q'Viva! The Chosen" (Sat., 8 p.m. ET on Fox) may be to find the best talent that Latin America has to offer, but there's been another underlying drama throughout the proceedings. Less evident because they were separated through much of the initial audition phase, the tension that builds between Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez during the second round is palpable.
Anthony and Lopez were freshly into a highly publicized separation, and while they played it mostly light, there were glimpses into the troubles that must have plagued their marriage. Anthony cracks a lot of jokes, and at times when Lopez wants him to take things more seriously.
When they agreed on one dance troupe, he said he wished they'd agreed more when they were married, but she reminded him that technically they still were. "Wow, so technically when we were married, we did agree at some point!"
And Anthony clearly has a wandering eye when it comes to appreciating the female form. After one dancer leaves the stage, he blatantly watches her saunter past and then keeps his eyes glued to her as she walks out of the room. The camera catches Lopez' priceless reaction to his lengthy stare.
"She has great assets," Anthony said after she'd left.
These moments are balanced with moments of genuine compassion for one another, as well as a clear commitment to the cause they are putting forth with "Q'Viva!" Nevertheless, it should be interesting to see how well they can maintain the current level of civility as the proceedings continue and the pressure and tension continues to rise.
"Q'Viva! The Chosen" continues every Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
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