So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 – Top 14 Performance – VIDEO

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For the second week in a row, the judges speculate on which two dancers are in trouble this week.   All three judges name checked Karen and Kevin.   And I wonder if this is an attempt at reverse psychology by the judges.   Karen, in particular, has been a judges darling for weeks.

Also, am I the only one who found Nigel telling Karen he only found her interesting when she was sexy a little creepy? And wow, I wonder if young Nathan is going to be able to handle the stress of the competition, particularly with the judges piling on him every week…

Recap and videos after the JUMP…

Childhood photos tonight! Including from the judges… What, no photos of Cat? Boo.

Ashleigh and Jakob ‘“ Hip Hop ‘“ Napoleon and Tabitha – “Whatcha Say” by Jason Derulo – Whatever negatvie feelings I had about Ashleigh are gone. This chick is f*cking fierce. And Jakob is a beautiful dancer. Great routine from Nappytabs, so much emotion. Wow. Nigel says, “Jakob, every single week you are challenged by the choreo, and come up to scratch…you will continue to grow into the top 10. Ashleigh…you have grown at a much faster pace than I ever imagined…really supurb.” Mary says, “Ashleigh, you are a star tonight…I can’t believe…how believable your passion was in this dance.” Adam says, “Jakob, your a sure bet for the top 10, Ashleigh, I was one of the guys who didn’t believe in you…convincing, gripping, awesome to see how much you’ve changed. – 1-888-836-7601 – VIDEO

Karen and Kevin ‘“ Broadway ‘“ Spencer Liff – “If My Friends Could See Me Now” Sweet Charity New Broadway Cast – The guy has just been given some bad news–the gal cheers him up. Kevin can’t wait for the jazz hands! Kevin is very stuff. Could he look more uncomfortable? Karen is better. Nigel congratulates the new choreography. He says, “Karen, this is the first time you’ve asked to dance without being sexual…I didn’t enjoy your performance like I usually do…you needed to bring the personality…Kevin, you brought even less. The pair of you didn’t have the chemistry. It’s a disappointment.” Mary says, “It needed to be so much more…but it didn’t really get into it…Kevin, you weren’t really connecting…this is just a bump in the road.” Adam says, “Karen, I liked watching you not having to pull out the tigers everytime…yes a bump, but good for the show. – 1-888-836-7602 – VIDEO

Noelle and Russell ‘“ Fox Trot ‘“ Eddie Simon – - “Baby (You’ve Got What it Takes)” by Michael Buble with Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings – The pair were supposed to Fox Trot the first week, but Noell was injured. I don’t know…the judges are raving, but I’m not enjoying this much. Russell looks a little stiff to me. Noell is fairing much better. Maybe I just loved last week’s Afro dance so much, I’m disappointed. Nigel says, “You vastly improved in two weeks–your carriage is much better…Russell, you are a star..you grow every week. Noelle, you are not content in his shadow, you are successful…” Mary says, “Russell, practice makes perfect…wow…you didn’t look worried…I just love this guy…Noelle, you are absolutely gorgeous, smooth, elegant.” Adam says, “The key thing to underline was joy…an extraordinary amount of confidence…you understood your task, you met it…fantastic.” – 1-888-836-7603 – VIDEO

Channing and Victor ‘“ Jazz ‘“ Tyce Diorio – “Blackbird” by Bobby McFerrin – Channing hit Victor in the face, and he had to get stitches. Tyce says the dance is about “two curious eclectic blackbirds, come out to play.” I agree with Adam, the weirdo McFerrin shtick took me out of the routine. But, once I blocked it out, I liked. I also agree with Nigel and Mary, that these two dancers are very good, but need to have a star moment if they are going to stick around. Nigel says, “Victor, I’m not watching you grow much higher every week, I’m seeing some other boys beginning to spike…but you are a superb dancer.” Mary says, “I just loved it…I thought you guys brought it to live…Victor, you haven’t had that star moment. Channing, you been strong all the way along…you did just let it go. Very good. Adam says, “You are finding your way into the show…you are loosening up and letting go…your lines were beautiful. The song kept me out of feeling for the dancers a little, Victor…you gotta find a way to totally let yourself go. 1-888-836-7604 – VIDEO

Kathryn and Legacy ‘“ Paso ‘“ Tony Meredith – Paso Doble – “Pursuit” by Ka Cirque du Soleil – The last lift was a little shaky, but that was mostly sensational. When I heard they got the Paso, I figured Legacy would kill it. He did. Adam is drooling over shirtless Legacy! Nigel says, “Wow, the maturity…was absolutely fantastic…you brought it all. Legacy, every time I see you, you are practicing…it’s going to push you into the top 10.” Mary says, “Katharine, you played that just right, you were just that little vixen out there. Legacy, you are just crazy again this week…you are growing more than we ever anticipated.” Adam says, “Kathryn, you killed it…your carriage was just beautiful..you were fabulous. Legacy, your stamina is just spectacular, you are growing so much…you are going to get through to the top 10…you are no longer a break dancer, you are a dancer.” – 1-888-836-7605 – VIDEO

Next, an update on Nigel’s Dizzyfeet foundation.

Ellenore and Ryan ‘“ Contemporary ‘“ Travis Wall – “Your Ex-Lover is Dead” by Stars – Ah, the pair get to redeem themselves from their horrible hip hop routine last week by dancing a Travis Wall contemporary. And boy, are they. An absolutely beautiful routine. I have high hopes for Ellenore, she showed such promise in Vegas. I’ll be sad if she doesn’t make the top 10. Nigel says, “I think you’ve cemented your place again for next week…my favorite routine of the night…lifts…you just flow through the movement. Ellenore…you are one of the sharpest tools in the box…you fully take on the character…tonight they will understand you are a brilliant dancer and brilliant performer. Ryan, you are the best ballroom dancer that’s ever done contemporary.” Mary says, “Ellenore, you are the perfect blend of being absolutely gorgeous…star quality moments. Ryan…timing was perfection…it was magical…you are an inspiration for ballroom dancers.” Mary begins to cry. Adam says, “SYTYCD has just kicked IN just now…” Adam says he finally had that “moment” this season. – 1-888-836-7606 – VIDEO

Mollee and Nathan ‘“ Pop Jazz ‘“ Laurieann Gibson – “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga – After last week’s trainwreck salsa, these two have a lot to prove. With a routine that’s in their wheelhouse, they make a comeback. Nathan isn’t quite living up to his original promise. Mollee, I think, is too young for this competition. After the judges semi-lecture Nathan, he begins to cry. I wonder if he’s going to be able to handle the pressure. Nigel says, “I can only compliment you both on how you both dug so much deeper. Mollee you are one of the most committed dancers I’ve ever met…you have the talent to be a great professional. Nathan, you are possibly one of the most talented young men…I’m going to stay on your back…you have got to grow…you have got to start taking this seriously.” Mary says, “It’s so good to have the dream team back again…it was intense from both of you. Molly, you were just perfection tonight.” Adam calls out Nathan for assuming things would be easy, then Nathan begins to cry. Adam tells them both they have to work harder. – 1-888-836-7607 – VIDEO

Ending thoughts: The judges think Karen and Kevin are in trouble this week.

 
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  • gangreen29

    There is nothing remotely hip hop about this……AHHHH I HATE NAPPY TABS!!!!! Also, I hate the stupid screen already. Nigel, you just said exactly what nappy tabs is, a gimmick.

  • adamsoldestfan

    This is off topic but something I want to say. I saw the Season 5 tour in Sacramento last night.

    The analogy I make is that it is like watching the exhibition that the Olympic skaters do after the competition is over. They are relaxed, having fun and their personalities emerge.

    Each and every one of the performers was awesome. Sure, there are things I would tweak about the presentation–but really, all of these tweaks would have been about the packaging of the procession of incredibly talented dancers to brilliant choreography.

    I hope I never miss a tour performance now (this was my first)

  • jammasta

    You mean Kevin is “stiff”? lol

  • butte009

    Nigel, you just said exactly what nappy tabs is, a gimmick.

    Exactly. I also didn’t believe Ashleigh at all. Her facial expressions seemed so forced and contrived. And I thought she was a bit spastic. Jakob did well as usual.
    Karen and Kevin were not very good. Karen was ok but Kevin looked so uncomfortable.
    Noelle and Russell weren’t that great either. I thought Russell did better with Melanie myself.
    I enjoyed Channing and Victor’s piece.

  • http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=561466&st=0 Preston

    I loved the pop jazz piece. Unlike Adam, I though the sparsely-arranged song choice really highlighted the quirkiness of the dancing and completely drew me in.

    Jakob and Ashleigh are the strongest dancers so far individually, but it wasn’t my favorite routine. Sure, there were several “whoa!” moments, but there wasn’t enough pop-lock/rebound for me.

    The Broadway was a snore, and the foxtrot wasn’t far ahead of it. At least Russell and Noelle did better with what they were given.

  • RJDothan

    i thought Russell and Noelle did awesome! that lift was spot on, they are my favorite. i looking forward to legacy and katherine. they will rock it.

  • sunchick

    There is nothing remotely hip hop about this’ ¦’ ¦AHHHH I HATE NAPPY TABS!!!!! Also, I hate the stupid screen already. Nigel, you just said exactly what nappy tabs is, a gimmick.

    Eh, you know, I’m kinda over that whole Nappy Tabs aren’t real hip hop!!!!! thing. It is what it is. Nappy Tabs are kinda like Wade and Sonya in that they each are their own fusion genre, really. (Course Wade>>Sonya>>>NappyTabs…) No doubt, though, that Nappy Tabs do borrow heavily from hip hop technique with the emphasis on hitting the downbeat and dancing into the ground, but there are elements of jazz too. They’re hit or miss for me. Sometimes their interpretations are way too literal and almost pantomime. But this piece IMO was maybe their best since Bleeding Love. Speaking of…

    Ashleigh and Jakob o/ I’ve enjoyed Jakob from the start, he’s pretty fierce and so just naturally gifted, but Ashleigh is really coming into her own. Their chemistry is kinda shocking to me because off the dance floor they are such an odd pairing and I didn’t really LIKE Ashleigh all that much. I thought for sure it was gonna be awkward. You never know, I guess. I think this could be the first pairing (not individual dancer, but pairing) to really surprise me in a good way since Marksie. Love them and thought that they nailed it. BTW, I actually do know someone who found out her husband was cheating via incriminating texts, on a Go Phone he had hidden in his inside coat pocket. And the bastard was actually dumbfounded that she wouldn’t give him a second chance. Trufax.

    Spencer LIFF! So foine it should be illegal. Kinda ticked that Kevin sucked so hard during that piece because it could have been awesome.

    Ha, I totally called it with Victor and Channing when I saw they were getting Tyce. Good technical dancers, not enough performance/character/star power, blah blah blah. Read that script. Oh Nigel, so predictable.

  • gangreen29

    Eh, you know, I’m kinda over that whole Nappy Tabs aren’t real hip hop!!!!! complaint. It is what it is. Nappy Tabs are kinda like Wade and Sonya in that they each are their own fusion genre, really. (Course Wade>>>Sonya>>>NappyTabs’ ¦) No doubt, though, that Nappy Tabs do borrow heavily from hip hop technique with the emphasis on hitting the downbeat and dancing into the ground, but there are elements of jazz too. They’re hit or miss for me

    If they made this some kind of genre, like lyrical hip hop or something and did it sparingly I wouldn’t have a problem. I actually like their dances sometimes, but it just simply is not hip hop, and when their lyrical dances are the only representatives of hip hop that week I get annoyed. Hip Hop is just as big as Ballroom or Contemporary, and should have proper representation every week.

  • izzitme

    I have to say that this season remains a let down after last season! Nothing outstanding… nothing that I want to replay on TiVo over and over… just meh for me so far.

  • http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=561466&st=0 Preston

    I have to say that this season remains a let down after last season! Nothing outstanding’ ¦ nothing that I want to replay on TiVo over and over’ ¦ just meh for me so far.

    I think things are going to improve tremendously with new partners… the pairings seem to be a little off. I want to see some Legacy/Karen, some Jakob/Kathryn, Victor/Ellenore… etc

  • izzitme

    I don’t know if it is the pairings… there have been some crazy pairings in the past that turned out amazingly… but this season is just not impressing me on any level… At this point I don’t even care who wins this season and I have never said that before… I was just so hyped about this season, particularly with Mia saying this season would blow last season out of the water… well, it isn’t even setting sail IMO… AND I STILL HATE THAT %$&* STAGE! Maybe they should have just waited until next year because after this season SYTYCD might just lose some of its audience!

  • http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=561466&st=0 Preston

    I do agree with you about missing the old stage. Sigh…

  • butte009

    Legacy gave an admirable effort but as I expected he just couldn’t maintain the correct posture to pull it off. He needed Michael Irving’s nickel. :lol: But it was still a respectable job from both of them IMO.

    I think things are going to improve tremendously with new partners’ ¦

    ITA. Nigel pretty much admitted that he expected Ashleigh to ride Jakob’s coattails into the Top 10. And for the most part that has been true. I think Mollee and Nathan were another couple where the guy would carry the girl farther.

  • sunchick

    Hip Hop is just as big as Ballroom or Contemporary, and should have proper representation every week.

    Yeah, I see your point, even if I did kinda get burned out on hip hop during season 4. It would be kewl if there was just as much Dave Scott as there was Nappy Tabs. Part of the imbalance, I think, is there because Shane left. When he was a regular fixture lack of hard hitting hip hop didn’t seem to be as much of an issue.

    Don’t get me started on that new stage, y’all. And the LIGHTING…Ugg. So harsh. No likey.

    Traaaaavvvvvisssss. Emmy Emmy Emmy. Ellenore and Ryan freakin killed. Emmotionally, Ellenore was so present that I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. I really adore her and will be crushed if she doesn’t make the finale. Another great, surprising pairing.

  • gangreen29

    Ahhh that was beautiful, great job Ellenore and Ryan, this should be a dance Mary is screaming over.

  • izzitme

    I agree sunchick… It seems to me that once they got NappyTabs they acted like nobody else could choreograph hip hop… I do like NappyTabs but they aren’t the only hip hop choreographers in town! We need to see another point of view… we need to see some basic hiphop, not infused hiphop.

  • butte009

    Tall cotton? Okayyyyyy…. :lol:

    Excellent contemporary routine by Travis, Ellenore, and Ryan. IMO.

  • SpenserJ

    Legacy gave an admirable effort but as I expected he just couldn’t maintain the correct posture to pull it off.

    I adore Legacy, but I see the problems in his posture and his hand positions every week. It’s to be expected from a true street dancer with no formal training. In fact, since I developed my irrational love of him, I wait every week for him to really really suck, so I can prepare myself for his departure. I’m just glad he keeps throwing enough good in there each week to pull it out LOL.

    Russell amazes me every week. He’s just so damn talented.

    I’m actually impressed with Ashleigh. I didn’t like her at all in the beginning. But, to my eyes, Nigel certainly isn’t making that “progression” stuff up. I see her improvement each week, and it signifies to me that she must be working her ass off in an already strenuous environment. I have a lot of respect for that. Jakob has some serious skills, so they’re a fun couple for me to watch.

    Kevin’s face is extremely beautiful to me, but that’s about all I can say about that couple. They’re a snooze.

  • http://www.twitter.com/sarahruth3 Sarah

    That hip hop was basically Bleeding Love, Part II – watered down “lyrical” hip hop designed to give Ashleigh a free pass via thrashing around and over-emoting. However, I do give Jakob and Ashleigh credit for having an awesome chemistry. But, the routine itself was more hip-hop influenced contemporary than an actual hip hop routine – as Nigel himself somewhat pointed out..

    I’m with gangreen on disliking the lyrical hip hop (or contemporary/jazz with a few hip hop moves thrown in) as the only representation of the genre on the show some weeks. The plus is that we haven’t had a bazillion lyrical hip hops so far – there have at least been a couple hard hitting hip hops (thanks to Dave Scott & Lil C). But what I want to knwo is – where are the days of making the ballroom and contemporary dancers like Pasha and Lauren step up and do a hard hitting routine a la the Transformers routine from season 3? The way I see it is that the problem is that the dancers over the past couple seasons have just not been that versatile, so the choreographers are bending to choreograph around them and their strengths, instead of choreographing a routine and TEACHING the dancers how to rise up to that level of excellence that the routine requires. There’s a difference between incorporating some of the dancers’ signature moves to make the piece interesting and unique (a la the Hummingbird & the Flower with Jamie & Hok), and bending an entire routine to fit the dancers’ strengths. It really bugs me.

    Whew. I didn’t expect to rant like that. Sorry. :)

    Anyway! :) Ellenore and Ryan were FANTASTIC. I love them. Probably my favorite pairing this season. They actually really have great chemistry too. And plus, I just love Travis Wall. :)

  • SpenserJ

    I agree about the bullshit that is Nappy Tab’s lyrical hip hop. But, I’ve ranted about that so many times, that I feel bad even mentioning it again LOL.

    I agree with you Sarah – Travis is awesome. Ellenore and Ryan did a really great job, that was very enjoyable to watch.

  • izzitme

    I think they have been leaning towards “lyrical hiphop” because contemporary dancers have such a hard time being hard-hitting so they soften the routines so that the contemporary dancers look good.

  • terps

    Bad Romance is probably the only Lady Gaga song I like and Laurie Ann incorporated a lot of Gaga’s moves into the dance

  • http://www.twitter.com/sarahruth3 Sarah

    OMG. I am going to start taping this show and fast forward through the judges comments. This shit is getting way BORING. I’m not even listening to what they’re saying.

    However, that’s twice in 3 hours that I’ve heard “Bad Romance”, as I just watched last night’s Gossip Girl before SYTYCD started tonight. Heh.

    I love Lady Gaga, so I was pleased that they used that song. Especially since LAG’s done a lot of work with her.

  • izzitme

    Those comments made about Ryan being the “best ballroom dancer” are an insult to past contestants like Pasha who killed it every week!

  • butte009

    Nathan and Mollee were ok. Nothing spectacular for me.

    B3: Definitely Karen/Kevin and if I go strictly by how well the other couples did their styles technically then I’d have to put Noelle/Russell and Kathryn/Legacy down there with them.

    Even though Karen/Kevin did the worst tonight (and really all season for me), I’m betting that if Channing/Victor hit B3 that’s who Nigel will send home.

  • Valentin432

    Those comments made about Ryan being the ‘best ballroom dancer’  are an insult to past contestants like Pasha who killed it every week!

    Loved Pasha but he never did a contemporary routine on the show.
    Lacey and Chelsie on the other hand…

  • http://www.twitter.com/sarahruth3 Sarah

    I’m voting for Russell/Noelle & Ryan/Ellenore tonight.

    I like Karen, and I think Kevin’s probably a nice guy but he’s the weak link among the hip hop dancers, and I would prefer to lose him rather than Russell or Legacy. So, if they hit bottom 3, I kinda hope Kevin goes. Or Victor. I wouldn’t care which one, really.

  • sunchick

    Cha, I agree, no way does Ryan pull off contemporary better than Lacey or Chelsie. Pasha, as I recall, never really pulled off contemporary. But he could kill a lot of other styles.

    It’s kinda interesting that you had LaurieAnn Gibson to compare to Nappy Tabs tonight. LaurieAnn Gibson’s piece was pegged “pop jazz” yet they still insisted on calling NappyTabs “hip hop.” I dunno, to be honest I don’t think that the Whatcha Say choreo is more correctly labeled jazz because, as I said, it was meant to be danced fairly heavily into the ground. Pop jazz or jazz funk is going to be danced lighter. I think if they’d just go with the “lyrical hip hop” tag when it applies and differentiate it from legitimate street hip hop it would end a lot of the controversy.

  • SpenserJ

    I kinda hope Kevin goes. Or Victor. I wouldn’t care which one, really.

    I’m down with that. Neither of them are all that interesting to me, so they can go.

  • Grammie Kari

    I sincerely thought Karen would easily make it into the TOP 10, now I am not so sure. I find her more enjoyable to watch than Channing. It is difficult to recall her previous dances.

    If Kevin or Victor go, I won’t be a bit upset.

    What is upsetting me is the over-the-top compliments this early in the season.

  • Dr. Tracey

    Yep, Nappytabs are just one gimmick after another and a huge zzzzzzzzzzzz. I feel like i’ve seen that routine before many times. Nigel should ask them to step it up, if the dancers are supposed to top last season then the choreographers should too, where’s the challenge? Jakob was great though, loved his leather pants, at least they looked like leather.

    Karen and Kevin: That was a boring routine, it’s probably put them in the bottom 3 with a good chance of elimination.

    Noelle and Russell: Love him but she can leave immediately.

    Channing and Victor: Ugh, Tyce that was terrible, I used to sorta like you but now you’re a weirdo.

    Katherine and Legacy: Woweeee I love me some Legacy! Love Kathryn too she’s my favorite of the girls, this couple rocks.

    Ellenore and Ryan: Ellenore shows so much maturity, she is excellent and I love the chemistry she has with Ryan.

    Nathan and Mollee: Oh what a surprise they drew last spot AND a Gaga song AND Laurieann, geeze Nigel how lucky!
    I don’t care for either of them but I did think that Nathan put in way more effort than Mollee who totally sucked.

    Best of the night: Ellenore and Ryan/Legacy and Kathryn
    My picks for bottom 3: Russell and Noelle/Channing and Victor/Karen and Kevin. I’d put Nathan and Mollee in there but there’s no way they are going, the air is filled with the charge of rabid tweenie voters, I can feel it.

  • Sunshinegirl

    Mollee, I think, is too young for this competition.

    Do you mean by how young she acts? Because Jeannine was also 18, but I’m sure most would agree that she was much more mature and way more of a powerhouse and fierce dancer. Comparing Mollee and Nathan doing Laurie Anne’s pop jazz to last season’s Jeannine and Brandon’s pop jazz…no competition. Jeannine and Brandon OWNED!

    Noelle and Russell: Love him but she can leave immediately.

    Why? I thought she was fabulous.

  • galaxygrrl

    Whatever negatvie feelings I had about Ashleigh are gone. This chick is f*cking fierce. And Jakob is a beautiful dancer

    Yep, she got there. I think that dancing with Jakob just pushed her so hard, she grew. I totally I’m excited about Jakob, but tonight it was hard not to watch her.

  • cookcricket

    LOL, the only dance I watched on tv was the Ellenore/Ryan dance which was beautiful! I’m glad I caught one of the best ones. I looked up to watch because I liked the song, but don’t know what it is. Anyone? Did I miss this in mj’s post?

  • Sunshinegirl

    I hope I never miss a tour performance now (this was my first)

    Same here! It made me realize even more just how awesome Season 5 was and exactly why the quote below is SOOOO TRUE!

    I have to say that this season remains a let down after last season! Nothing outstanding’ ¦ nothing that I want to replay on TiVo over and over’ ¦ just meh for me so far.

    I’ve been saying this since the Top 20 began and I still think that.

  • Sunshinegirl

    I sincerely thought Karen would easily make it into the TOP 10, now I am not so sure.

    I sincerely hope she does not make it. The girl can only dance good in stripper style. She’s on the wrong damn show.

  • Valentin432

    I looked up to watch because I liked the song, but don’t know what it is

    Its called Your ex lover is dead by the canadian alt rock group Stars from the album Set Yourself on Fire

  • baddabing

    Tonight was a weird night to me. I thought the final performance (Nathen/Mollee) was terrible, I didn’t connect with it at all. I thought the music and the choreography were total misfits. I did like the Paso, although there have been MUCH better past performances (hello – Brandon!) I am a huge Russell fan and thought their routine was filled with joy, but she is no match for him. Bleech. Weird show tonight.

    I miss Shane, Mia, more Wade and more Sonja! The choreography from Napp/Tabs right now feels like it is in a plateau of contrived movement and story.

  • cookcricket

    Thanks Valentin432! It’s so beautiful! The harmonies and the music, wow!

  • izzitme

    I agree Grammie… the compliments don’t match the performances IMO

  • Grammie Kari

    T/Y

    Last week, I had to mail in my picks to MJ. I got them right, but no bonus points. Please, can anyone tell me how to find the SYTYCD office pool.

  • Valentin432

    Thanks Valentin432! It’s so beautiful! The harmonies and the music, wow!

    I love it too, I first heard the song when it was used in a solo 3 years ago. SYTYCD can be a great tool to discover new songs.

  • zuper

    Well, apparently I am the only one that really liked the Tyce routine. I thought it was fun and whimsical. Their stage prop added something new and Channing and Victor were fabulous.

    Hate the fox trot no matter how great the judges say it is but I LOVE Russel – have since day 1. And I will say they looked like they had fun dancing the fox trot.

    Oy! Karen and Kevin did not benefit at all from that music selection or choreo.

    Still don’t like Mollee and Nathan. Ashleigh on the other hand, I didn’t like during auditions but really like her now.

    Last thing (slightly off topic): Did anyone else see the commercial for the Reebok shoes. What is with the 30 seconds of talking boobs and underwear shot to advertise shoes?

  • CutiePi

    Jakob is amazzzzing!!

  • Sunshinegirl

    I did like the Paso, although there have been MUCH better past performances (hello ‘“ Brandon!)

    Don’t forget Jeanine! She was the other half of that amazing routine! :)

    I am a huge Russell fan and thought their routine was filled with joy, but she is no match for him. Bleech. Weird show tonight.

    Yes she is. They’re both fantastic. In fact, I agree with MJ that Noelle was better than he was tonight.

  • rockvixen

    Ugh I really hope Mollee doesn’t make top 10. I don’t get what’s so great about Nathan? If Mollee gets paired with Legacy, Russel or Jakob it will be their downfall. Teenyboppers are voting for them in droves. Safe

    I don’t think Ellenore and Ryan connect at all and the dance while beautifully choreographed would have been so much more with Jakob or Russell doing it. In other words I think Ryan’s hot but he sucks at everything but ballroom. Ellenore was superb and Ryan just ok. B3

    Ashleigh is my favorite dancer since top 20. She’s bringing it alot and tonight I think Jakob was overshadowed by her. Love them as a couple dancing. Tabnappy are predictable now with their choreo. Safe.

    Karen and Kevin were a hot mess. They are not character dancers and that’s their downfall. prediction b3. going home

    Channing and Victor liked a lot this time. The song was weird and that was what threw off my connection to them. Prediction b3.

    Legacy and Kathryn. Wow. Best routine of the night. Legacy is a force to be reckoned with however watch out when the fox trot happens. Kathryn was awesome too. Safe

    Noelle and Russell. Russell is a star. Love him and can’t get enough of him. Safe

  • CutiePi

    Is it just me or is Mary alot less crazy this season?

  • Sunshinegirl

    Is it just me or is Mary alot less crazy this season?

    I agree. Not many hot tamale trains this season yet. My guess is she is like a lot of viewers now and realizing this season is just blah compared to the last two seasons. These dancers just don’t have it. I think I’ll be skipping the tour this season unless something drastic happens to change my mind. I like Noelle and Rusell as well as Kathryn and Legacy, but other than them, everyone else pretty much sucks IMO.

  • Dlynne

    Overall, I think the dancing was better than last week. I enjoyed JaKob and Ashleigh and Kathryn and Legacy the most.

    My pick to go home is Karen and Kevin.

  • Reflections On Life

    Is it just me or is Mary alot less crazy this season?

    That’s a reflection of Mary having a lot less to be crazy about so far.

    Overall, I think the dancing was better than last week.

    ITA.

    Well, apparently I am the only one that really liked the Tyce routine.

    That makes 2 of us. I like the use of spare music like the Bobby McFerrin piece – it somehow signals to me that the piece will be high art. Why? Because the choreo & the dancing has to be excellent – this type of music can’t cover up weaknesses for you. My only complaint is that these two dancers were not “light on their feet” enough for the music + the choreo.

  • baddabing

    zuper – I noticed the Reebok boob thing too. I was waiting for some sort of comedic relief, but alas, they were serious about that ad! Needless to say, I wrote Reebok, because for me, a tolerant individual, that was beyond the beyond offensive.

    So—who leaves us tonight?

  • Sq

    MJ: Thanks for posting the video links – without them I would miss most of this season – I can only watch by timeshifting and this year the show just isn’t keeping me awake….

    Perhaps running two seasons back to back wasn’t such a good idea…. In past years Mollee and Nathan would have not made the top twenty but would be sent home with lots of praise and an invitation to come back next year – imagine how much stronger they would be if given that chance. It makes no sense to cast immature dancers and then slam them for being who they are.

    I miss the rotating 3rd Judge – Adam Shankman once in a while is great – but the three musketeers week after week gets dull.

    I loved when the show’s judging was more supportive – it was a nice break from AI – but the show now seems to be sliding closer and closer to AI – three permanent judges and a chair for Paula Abdul? Nigel wearing Simon’s critical hat all the time?

    There are still some great moments on the show – but not enough to keep me sitting through it all – and the rest of my family has given up completely.

    Thanks so much for this blog – without you I’d have missed two or three amazing dances this week. Ryan, Legacy and Russell are the ones that keep me coming back.

  • koshka

    I miss Mia…

    That Bad Romance routine sucked. What a way to waste a good song.

  • BootStar

    The only reason I’m still watching this season is to see Jakob and Russell, although I have a soft spot for Legacy too. Ellenore had underwhelmed me since her audition until tonight. Loved that routine. And Ashleigh has made a fan out of me as well. I so didn’t like her early on, and now I think she’s fabulous. Brains, beauty and a boatload of talent. And I also liked the Victor and Channing (Tyce) routine, including the song, although I didn’t believe it was the Beatles tune until my kid asked what was up with the song! But the season on the whole kinda blows. I can’t make it to the end without falling asleep even when I’m FF’ing on my DVR! Mollee and Nathaniel are a huge waste of space. And not to be shallow, but WTF is up with Ryan’s eyebrows? They’re so distracting!! He did great last night, though. I would love to see both him and Ashleigh make it to Top 10.

  • Tara

    Kevin is the easy pick for the guy who should go home.

    The girls…. hmmmm…. take anyone but Ellenore.

    That Broadway number was boring. yikes.
    The Lady Gaga was bad. Hated the choreography on that. I still maintain my Nathan love (his dancing). He hits so much sharper than Mollee.

    I love Adam. He cracks me up. (the Navy comment/Legacy) I give Legacy credit for taking on the role. His posture and the way he holds his head are distracting though. I thought Kathryn was good too.

    Slim pickins this season. I have only three people that I really want to see until the end. (so far)

    Jakob
    Nathan
    Ellenore

    I haven’t connected with any others yet.

  • Jayd

    Also, am I the only one who found Nigel telling Karen he only found her interesting when she was sexy a little creepy?

    YES. He can be so smarmy. Overall, I like Nigel, but he does say some pretty inappropriate things at times. I thought it was funny that Adam then said he thought it was ok that she didn’t bring out the “tigress” for every number.

    I’ve liked Victor from day one, and unless he does something completely horrifying, he’ll be my favorite until the end. Loved his imitation of his mom calling for him in the store. I wonder if she knows she sounds like Dracula?

    This is only my second season, I started watching in Season 5, so I guess I can’t really judge how this season is going when only comparing it to one other season. I just like to see how things unfold (I’m really missing Idol!!).

  • stellamarris

    I command Nigel for his honesty. there was nothing creepy about what he told Karen. What i hear him say is that she needs to find other shades to her performance and not rely only on her seductiveness.

    The judges on so you think are soooo much better than on Idol. they actually give proper feedback and look as if they really care!

    I would send Kevin and and Noelle.

  • Grammie Kari

    I miss the rotating 3rd Judge ‘“ Adam Shankman once in a while is great ‘“ but the three musketeers week after week gets dull.

    I was watching past seasons, and rotating judges is so much better.

    Nigel is weird. Karen was not seductive in her number this week. I think she did a good job!

    I still do not see where we can vote for who is going home. Maybe it is my computer? HELP!

    I see Channing and Kevin going home. Maybe Noelle and Victor?

  • galaxygrrl

    You know, I think Ashleigh was a bit nervous and it came out all wrong and then she got comfortable and connected with more people. Dancing with Jakob helped make her better too I think.

  • Danielle

    This episode I actually liked a lot more than any of the past episodes. But I still miss Season 5 and Jeanine and Brandon and Janette…
    Ashleigh and Jakob– I really liked this one, and Ashleigh is actually starting to win me over…
    Karen and Kevin– The only routine I really didn’t like. I think they’ll be bottom 3.
    Noelle and Russell– Russell’s still my overall favorite! Foxtrots don’t usually excite me, but I did enjoy this one.
    Channing and Victor–Count me as one of the few people who actually really liked this routine. As for that version of “Blackbird,” I didn’t really like it, but opposite of what Adam thought, I actually thought it worked with the dance and added to the quirkiness of it.
    Kathryn and Legacy– I was afraid it was going to be underwhelming, and it wasn’t. But it did make me miss Jeanine and Brandon and the amazing paso they had last year.
    Ellenore and Ryan– This was my favorite routine of the night! I love Travis…
    Mollee and Nathan– I actually really liked this routine; Mollee and Nathan kind of redeemed themselves for me, for now.

  • http://stores.ebay.com/BookWomanBlues-Book-Nook Bobbi

    Just now watching the show and listening to Adam critique Nathan and Mollee. If he says “Do you know what I mean?” one more time I’m going to throw something through my TV screen! Why have I never noticed that before? It has driven me crazy watching this show!

  • wand3rful

    Ellenore and Ryan had the best routine of the season, so far. Beautiful. They should be in the top 10.

    Kathryn and Legacy, again fierce and great chemistry. I love these two together.

    Ashleigh and Jakob…surprise, I also don’t dislike Ash any more. She’s stepping up to the plate and has delivered each single week. I simply adore Jakob. He belongs in the top 4 in my eyes.

    Channing and Victor…zzzzzzzzzzzzz. next

    Russell is pulling Noelle…she’s extremely boring and plain. Ok dancer, but nothing spectacular. She can go home. I think its a toss up btw who will get the final spot for the girls btw her and Karen.

    Kevin…ah, he’s just not sharp enough in his movements to tackle other dance styles. Very stiff and awkward. He will go home this week or the next.

    Top 5 guys: Jakob, Nathan, Ryan, Legacy and Russell (awesome all 5)

    Top 5 gals: Kathryn, Ashleigh, Ellenore, Karen, and I guess Mollee.

    Mollee- sorry, but if you watch her routine again, she was not “perfection”. she didn’t finish most of her moves and she was off beat at times. she only excelled at the flopping and running around. big deal. I can understand what MJ is saying about “being too young”. mollee moves like an 8 yr old, she is extremely juvenile in her body contortions, almost as if she’s in a beginners 101 class and the rest of the girls are varsity/advance.

  • stellamarris

    one thing, i love travis wall but don’t you think that this dance was too similar to the one he choreographed for jeanine and jason?! it’s almost the same dance!

  • RJDothan

    Noelle aint plain! She seems to be more about the dancing rather than the fame, that is why i like her. She seems like she could be my pretty neighbor who made it on a TV show. I guess i just like pulling for the underdog and not the ones shoved down our throat! Go Noelle!