So You Think You Can Dance – Top 10 Results -VIDEO

Last night Randi was the weakest to me. I honestly dont agree that Melissa belongs in the bottom. I loved the broadway routine she did. Except, with the rest of the ladies it truly is hard to decide who should be in the bottom with Randi. I do believe Randi will be going home. We shall see :)

Yay! Jason is safe! Yay! Evan is safe!

Melissa and Randi in the bottom 2 means that it was their partners that carried them through before the switch.

Kapono was weak last night I think America got it right. I just dont get Ade being in the bottom Again with the talent that is left it is so hard to decide.

WTF Ade????? Is this a case of everyone assuming he was safe, so he didn’t get the votes – as happens on Idol often.

How sad, 2 of the 3 people I voted for are in bottom (Ade and Melissa)

Melissa & Randi: pretty much what I expected

Kupono & Ade: ADE?! jeez I wish those people voting for Evan would just knock it off..

After American Idol you would think that I would know better than to put myself through anything where voting was involved!

Argh …Ade over Evan – give me a break.

But I am ever so happy that Jason is safe.

I am hoping for Melissa, but I’m sure in will be Randi….

Oh crap why are Melissa and Ade in the bottom 2?

I really like Evan. I’m happy he’s through. Randi? I like her, but her paso doble just didn’t do it for me. So no surprise there.
Also, Melissa and Ade, I’m not surprised. Great dancers, but I just don’t think they had the fans….
Kupono, no surprise, either….

I am very surprised by Ade, but I must admit that Evan is a favorite in our house.

I thought Randi’s solo was lovely tonight.

I’m hoping Melissa and Kupono both go.

I’m not surprised at Melissa being in the bottom but I am at Ade, pleasantly surprised.

Anybody else get the commercial for Ruby and the Rockits premiereing next week? Was that Keith Partridge (David Cassidy) in there??

topcat yes thats David Cassidy lol

I am worried about Ade. I love him and think that he is a really great dancer. I don’t want to see him go home so soon.

I think America got it right

I am so glad that Ade is safe.

YES!! YES!! The JERK is GONE!! Bye Kupono!

Well, the ol’ paso doble did ‘em in.

Not surprised about Melissa. I think Debbie was right that while she is technically great dancer, she needs to bring something more. And more to me means emotional connection and passion like say Jeanine and even Randi.

It’s all good. No big surprises with who went home.

Jx223 I totally agree and am so happy he is safe. he is just a phenominal dancer that I hope makes it to the finals. I hope voters next week will help to see him get there. Im also looking forward to seeing Ellen on the show cant wait to see how she does.

Well as with Idol perhaps this is a wakeup call for Ade fans to vote vote vote next week – Ade is just better at different genres than Evan. I think Ade couldn’t believe he was in the bottom 2 either.

As a BEP fan who has not yet bought the new album but LOVES BBP not sure how I feel about this new song – it is a complete departure from anything they have done before, loved Fergie’s wedge boots though, are they from her shoe collection?

Yay Ade is safe! I think I’m going to have to start voting more than 5-10 times for each of my faves, ha.

I actually enjoyed the Black Eyed Peas tonight, though I usually don’t “get” them…it was a fun performance and I loved their MJ tees.

I’m excited about Ellen next week, as well as seeing Hok and Jamie’s “Hummingbird and the Flower” again….that’s still my favorite performance ever on the show, though since I adored Hok I’m pretty sure I’m biased :)

ETA: I forgot to say that I loved Wade’s group number!

I really hope Jeanine is safe next week too. I think Melissa and Kayla should be next to go. But Jeanine will have to keep hitting it out of the park to do stay in the game.

I think America got this result right even though I was sad to see Randi go. To have seen Ade go would have been a travesty imo. Even though Evan is my favorite, I think Ade is the best of the male dancers that are left.

Yay!!! Jeanine and Ade are safe!!! I FLOVE them…

I have a question about the Emmys – doesn’t the show submit material to garner a nomination – how is it that Cat or the show itself don’t get nominated, is it that they don’t submit material to qualify or how does that work, because it is a travesty that the show isn’t at least nominated, perhaps this season will make the cut for next year, this season has been FAN TAST IC.

Jx223 I totally agree and am so happy he is safe. he is just a phenominal dancer that I hope makes it to the finals. I hope voters next week will help to see him get there. Im also looking forward to seeing Ellen on the show cant wait to see how she does.

I hope that Ade makes it to the finals too, but I think that it’s definitely a possibility that Evan might outlast him. I think that Evan has a pretty big fanbase, and I could see him possibly outlasting Ade. I think that Evan is good in his own style, but I think that Ade is great in his own style plus better in different styles of music than Evan is.

I also think that Ellen on the show next week is going to be fun.

I know i’m in the minority here but I liked Kupono and i’m sad to see him go, I think Ade is a great dancer too but he doesn’t bring anything I haven’t already seen from previous contestants, Kupono imo brought something refreshing and new and had more personality than Ade, i’ll miss him and his kooky outfits……oh well.
I’m not surprised Randi has gone but as far as solo’s go she brought more than Melissa has, Melissa’s solo’s have been bland and boring, hopefully she’s the next to go.
I’m so happy Jason is safe! Poor Brandon looked a little worried, I think he thought it was him in the bottom, silly boy lol.

So Ellen is standing in for Nigel? WTF? Did I get that right? Ellen? Ughh WHY??

Well, I’m okay with the results. I think they were fair as far as the people who left and their performances last night.

I am annoyed that Ade was in the B2 of the guys. Really? I think at this point in the competition we should start to weed out the weaker dancers who are getting by on personality. I initially really liked Evan, but I’m going to start to resent the hell out of him when he continually coasts by on mediocre performances and more talented dancers get axed.

I am looking forward to seeing Porno on “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.” I’m prolly one of the few who has a soft spot for his freakiness.

ETA: Perhaps we can put to rest any reliance on Dial Idol for this show? Randi was the only safe female this week.

Kupuono’s solo work struck me as very one note – it was refreshing and different, at first but after a while it’s like – what else do you got. I even agreed about Melissa – pull something new out of the arsenal girl… this is a group that is very talented and this is so close so you got to bring your A plus plus game not just your A game, it goes without saying each cut is going to be more and more painful. To borrow the sport’s cliche, Ade brings 110 per cent to every performance, he attacks everything with gusto AND masters the genre- that is what I want to see in a top dancer.

I thought Ellen was going to be a fourth judge along with Mia Michaels?

I was used to seeing Jean Marc in the Canadian show, I miss him – maybe he is back on the Canadian show starting in a few weeks.

Really? I think at this point in the competition we should start to weed out the weaker dancers who are getting by on personality.

As Debbie Allen said last night. This is America’s Favorite dancer… Not America’s most Technical Dancer…..

My favs are Brandon, Ade, and Evan. Although I would like the title to go to either Brandon or Evan.

I think Jason is the weakest male dancer and I think he should go next. Girls—I don’t know. Guess I really don’t care. I like Melissa–I’m all for passionate dancers but they must also have technique and control. My favorite is Evan. And not for his personality but for his dancing which indeed does have a lot of personality. When Brandon dances shirtless I miss a lot of his performance because there is not enough contrast between his skin tone and the background. Is this my computer or are others feeling like they are not getting the whole effect?

I think the right two definitely went home this week. I though Kupono should have left earlier, (I think two weeks ago), but his addiction dance with Kayla was so amazing last week, so I’m glad he was there for that.

I’ve liked Randi and think she has such a sweet personality, but after the couples dance and her solo dance last night, I saw it coming. I just think the other four are so amazing (esp. to me Jeanine and Janette) that her number was simply up.

I thought Ellen was going to be a fourth judge along with Mia Michaels?

Oh o.k, that makes more sense although what constructive comments she can contribute is beyond me.

I initially really liked Evan, but I’m going to start to resent the hell out of him when he continually coasts by on mediocre performances and more talented dancers get axed.

Alas, I think we’re going to have to get used to it, because that’s exactly what’s going to happen. At this point, I think Ade & Brandon have both seriously out-performed him in the variety of styles. Yet, I’m almost positive that he’ll outlast either one or both of them.

I really want Ade in the final 4, so I’ll need to start power voting, I guess.

I think Melissa is better than Kayla, but other than that, I can’t quibble too much with the ladies result.

As Debbie Allen said last night. This is America’s Favorite dancer’ ¦ Not America’s most Technical Dancer’ ¦..

I thought Nigel said that. Perhaps they both did. That’s fine. I guess I should pick up the phone and vote.

However, I do think a dancer should be able to do more than coast by on personality. Evan is good as a soloist in a genre he’s comfortable with… he shines. BUT, he’s not good with partners at all. I guess I am just hoping he either vastly improves, or people start recognizing that he’s one-dimensional. I haven’t enjoyed anything from him except for last night’s solo in weeks.

Cant see the Group Dance video… Are you going to re-load it or is it lost forever?

I think each of the 4 ladies left are really strong, but I’m pulling for Melissa. She was beautiful in the group dance. She does need to step it up with her solo though.

I’m not surprised by the results at all. Now if we can just get Jeanine and Evan to dance a jazz number next week.

Jeanine FTW!

i’m happy with the results tonight, but am totally shocked that Ade was in the bottom. He is quickly becoming one of my fave competitors ever and I just can’t understand how he isnt safe. Fingers crossed for a good week next week, i’m just so glad he’s still there!!

The opening number was great. I’m super happy for the choreographers who got the Emmy nods (!!) and am simply loving this show. Can’t wait to see Ellen next week :)

I think Evan did just fine in the butt contemp and the Broadway/Sweet Charity. I also thought his jive was much better than they gave him credit for. This week, I thought his waltz was also better than they gave him credit for.

And I sent all my votes to Jason and Jeanine, so don’t blame me that Evan is still here. But his solo was the best of the night to me, and I think he is getting a bum rap from the judges because they want someone else to win.

Whereas Ade and Melissa didn’t get much love from me because their styles together were all flowy, balletic stuff that was designed, I think, to suit Melissa’s limited range. Even their Latin dance was the slow, balletic rumba, not jive or cha cha or samba or paso doble, which Evan, Randi, Brandon, Evan again, Randi again, Jason, Caitlin, poor Randi again and Kupono have all had. Kayla is a different story — she keeps getting contemp after contemp, except for the samba she had with the one guy who was a Latin expert and a bunch of waltzes, which are the closest she can get to contemp in ballroom.

It will be interesting to see what Melissa and Ade get next week. I fully expect him to be dancing with Kayla and her to be dancing with Jason, and then Ade and Kayla will get a Wade while Melissa and Jason will get Swedish clogging or something. I think they are ready for Melissa and Jason to depart, and that will be reflected in the dances they get.

It will be interesting to see what they give Evan (who I am guessing will be with Janette next week). Will they give them something like merengue, to take advantage of Janine’s strengths? Or because Evan has had so much Latin, go for quickstep, which has only been done once this season I think, and Evan has the potential to be good at?

That leaves my couple guesses with Jeanine and Brandon, who might just make the best couple of the season. I can’t wait to see what those two could do.

So watch — the couples will be Kayla with Brandon in a Wade, Evan with Melissa in a pas de deux, Jason with Janette in another freaking waltz, and Ade with Jeanine in a Texas Two Step, just to screw up all the heights and dances again.

OMG OMG OMG!!! Kayla is safe! Woohoo! Kayla should step it up with regards to her solos in order for her to be safe every week. Love her! She’s incredibly awesome! We love you Kayla! ;)

Dr. Tracey – I’m in the same minority, as I’m sad to see Kupono go. He has a kooky/goofy personality that I guess I’m drawn to because I’m kooky/goofy too. I was prepared, though, which helped.

I’m starting to get a feel for what it was to be a Danny Gokey fan, since so many people dissed him, and also Kupono.

This is the first year I’ve watched this show, and I don’t know what took me so long to watch it. As much as I love the dancing, I love all the great music I’ve downloaded from this show just as much.

I really hate to see limited dancers like Evan safe when a fantastic all-around dancer like Ade ends up in danger of elimination. Please stop voting for someone because you think he’s cute as a button. Evan’s solo in his own genre was great, but he sucked in the African dance and the waltz. It’s Phillip redux, but at least the viewers finally had to admit he could only dance one style well.

While Kupono is one of the two weakest dancers, he should have outlasted Evan. I didn’t care for Jason until last night, but he really excelled with the brilliant Jeanine and great choreography.

Keep in mind that it doesn’t really matter if they go out 10th or 6th on this show. They’ll all be on tour, and that’s what’s important. Even winning isn’t that important. They get some cash, but it doesn’t mean that Sabra is in more demand as a dancer than Danny, for example, or that Joshua will get more work than Mark (or Kherington).

It doesn’t even mean they get more dances. I think Gev had as many dances as Mark last year, and that’s a difference between 10th and 6th.

I selfishly want the people I like (Jason, Jeanine, Evan) on longer so that I can see them do more dances, but I try to remember it really doesn’t matter all that much once they hit Top Ten.

I just hope they reach back and pull in Max and Ashley for the tour. I liked them both a lot and I think they went too soon.

Smartcookie, I couldn’t help but laugh at your last paragraph. You’re right, TPTB will do some sort of manipulation.

I split my votes and did make the right choices but not full points. I haven’t really liked Kupono. Randi, I loved but with such a strong line-up it really was her turn.

Yes, Evan’s limitations were very apparent on the African dance; but the whole performance was such an enjoyable presentation. Very unique, plus we got to see more of the guy’s personalities. Jason is a cutie, but Ade is such a talented young man.

I am enjoying this season!

The nost boring results show EVER!
I torrent downloaded the show early this morning, the entire 55 minutes took me about 5 minutes to watch. Gosh it was boring, I also found Cat really annoying.

The gist of it… the right people went home, and I really don’t like Ade.

So watch ‘” the couples will be Kayla with Brandon in a Wade, Evan with Melissa in a pas de deux, Jason with Janette in another freaking waltz, and Ade with Jeanine in a Texas Two Step, just to screw up all the heights and dances again.

Smartcookie, for some reason your recent post wasn’t there when I commented. This is the remark I liked.

*Sigh* Evan. His solos are entertaining, but the duets are just going to be painful from here on out.

I guess that was a chance Nigel and co. took by putting him in the top 20. They figured they could just do away with him and his height just before the top 10, like Kourtni and Matt from last season. But the awkwardness lives on.

Did I want Ade to be B3? No. Was I surprised that he was there? No. The producers really did him in the first five weeks by making him Melissa’s human forklift. He really had zero chance to show any dance ability or personality (both of which he has lots of) and now it just seems like it’s too little, too late. Also, I bet he’s splitting votes with Brandon, who is going to beat him out no matter which way you slice it.

I’m happy Kupono is gone but I’m still not over the blatant unfairness. He and Randi are both contemporary dancers. So are Jason and Jeanine. But they got a paso and J&J got a contemporary. Um, DUH, who is going to be better? I hope next week either everyone gets their own style or no one does. It’s comparing apples to oranges.

I actually had my points on Melissa and I was almost right. She hasn’t even really been asked to step out of her comfort zone yet (as every other dancer has) so a lot of people think she’s fabulous, but obviously a lot of people also aren’t sure about her ability. I like the other 3 girls much better so I really wouldn’t be disappointed if she gets the boot next week.

I agree with those who say Evan is limited, but I enjoy the heck out of him anyway. He is high on the list of what keeps me tuned in.

I wish he could get a Broadway number, just once, to allow him to play to his strengths.

That said, he has done well on several dances that were out of his comfort zone, which, of course, this show is all about.

JMO here, but I think they are leaning towards a female winner and kind of indicated that any of the above, when they were lined up after the Bollywood dance, would do.

Lastly I am disappointed in the choices of dance for next week’s 100th show other than The Butterfly and The Bench. I would love to see the Danny/Neil duet, Sabra and Neil’s The Table … ok, something besides anything from last season. Again, MHO.

I love all the great music I’ve downloaded from this show just as much.

Same here!
Speaking of which, does anyone know where I can find the piece Jeanine did her solo to? Violento (Up Mix). I looked on iTunes and can’t find it. She also Tango’d to it top 18 week with Philip.

Evan’s endurance in this competition reminds me of Taylor Hicks in Season 5 of AI (and I say that as someone who voted for Taylor every week even when he had not so great performances). I knew he wasn’t he best vocalist, I knew he’d never be a huge commercial success. But he was refreshing and frankly the judges and TPTB were SO against having him win, I felt more compelled to keep him in the competition.

I feel the same way about Evan. I think if the judges would simply treat him with some respect and dignity, they’d find America more respectful of their opinion. Mary was brutal with her criticism on the waltz (which I thought was lovely). And let’s face it, most people don’t know the difference between “rise and fall” or a “closehold” and the moonwalk, BUT they do know when someone is being treated like crap. Thanks goodness for Debbie Allen’s critique of the waltz – something to the effect of “Honey, it’s a waltz done in 3/4 time and they were on the beat and he handled his big woman.” LOVED IT! Mary came off like an attack dog!

Maybe this year America has decided her favorite dancer is this midwest, nice, well-mannered, underdog kid who reminds us all of Gene Kelly. Maybe America doesn’t give a hoot about versatility this season. Evan will get all of my votes unless he totally falls apart and Nigel and Co. will hopefully learn a lesson.

Maybe this year America has decided her favorite dancer is this midwest, nice, well-mannered, underdog kid who reminds us all of Gene Kelly. Maybe America doesn’t give a hoot about versatility this season. Evan will get all of my votes unless he totally falls apart and Nigel and Co. will hopefully learn a lesson.

So I was kind of worried about Evan winning this whole thing, but when you mentioned that America might not want a versatile winner.. that was when I realized it’s never going to happen. The winner of SYTYCD has ALWAYS been someone who was pretty versatile; Nick, Benji, Sabra, and Joshua all did great outside of their own styles. People get bored of the one-trick ponies.

Maybe if Evan does a few amazing routines outside of his style, he’d have a chance of winning. But if he doesn’t there’s just no way. This isn’t a solo competition and ultimately, the audience doesn’t choose winners from solos alone.

“”I actually had my points on Melissa and I was almost right. She hasn’t even really been asked to step out of her comfort zone yet (as every “”

I have to disagree with this, she has done disco, hip hop (those are definitely no where close to ballet) – she has done everything and everything thrown her way, she has gotten down. It isnt her dancing thats lacking, I cant put my finger on it really. My fav though has become Jeanine and Brandon and Ade – but I do think Brandon and Ade are going to split votes and it will come down to Brandon, but stranger things have happened on this show, so who knows

no surprises for me; I had all my points on Randi and Pono this week. I’m amused that I’m doing well on the SYTYCD pool when I know diddly about dancing! I’m going with my own uneducated opinions and, whaddyaknow, I’m actually hitting it most of the time. Go figure!! LOL

I agree with those who say Evan is limited, but I enjoy the heck out of him anyway. He is high on the list of what keeps me tuned in.

ITA. I think his waltz was lovely, and he’s shown some versatility, but I recognize that Evan’s not a contemporary dancer, nor a hip hop dancer. But since we’re encouraged to vote for our FAVORITE dancer (not necessarily the the BEST dancer) I am voting for him all the way. Huge, huge fan of those old Hollywood musicals and Evan’s dancing evokes that spirit for me. He has my vote right now.

I think if the judges would simply treat him { Evan } with some respect and dignity, they’d find America more respectful of their opinion.

Was there any reason to call him a human milkshake? No. The kid’s become the joke of the judging panel and I hope they back off, a tad. Criticism is fine, but name calling just seems unnecessary.

We need to see a tap group number. What?…none of the dancers can tap except for Evan? Ahhh…that’s too bad. I guess they would need to step out of their comfort zones and show some versatility.

We need to see a tap group number. What?’ ¦none of the dancers can tap except for Evan? Ahhh’ ¦that’s too bad. I guess they would need to step out of their comfort zones and show some versatility.

:clap_tb:

A couple of comments:

Debbie’s comment that she was so over the Paso Doble. BIG ME TOO! I have had a hard time watching Randi’s arms. Although she is awesome at times, her arms were so stiff and her solo was just not enjoyable at all.

I have come to appreciate Kayla’s talent. She really stands out in the group dances, and I agree that her solo was so beautiful. I wish she would get a dance where she could express herself more.

Which brings me to the Hummingbird. I just about peed my pants when I heard they were bringing that back. LUV HOK! Anyway, I wish we had more dances that had stories other than make up/break up. Wade seems to be the only one who thinks outside that box.

We need to see a tap group number. What?’ ¦none of the dancers can tap except for Evan? Ahhh’ ¦that’s too bad. I guess they would need to step out of their comfort zones and show some versatility.

What, and Bollywood and African dancing ARE in everyone’s comfort zones?

Oh, and I think Ade can tap, so bring it.

but I do think Brandon and Ade are going to split votes and it will come down to Brandon, but stranger things have happened on this show, so who knows

Why do you think Brandon and Ade are going to split votes. Jason is actually much close to Brandon in their contemporary dancing style. Although Brandon (in my opinion) is far more the superior dancer of the two.

We need to see a tap group number. What?’ ¦none of the dancers can tap except for Evan? Ahhh’ ¦that’s too bad. I guess they would need to step out of their comfort zones and show some versatility.

I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE tap!!! I am sooo sick of just contemporary looking routines where all the girls do is lift up their legs and spin a little, and the men just lift them and leap.

The winner of SYTYCD has ALWAYS been someone who was pretty versatile; Nick, Benji, Sabra, and Joshua all did great outside of their own styles. People get bored of the one-trick ponies.

I have to disagree. Nick was really NOT good in the ballroom numbers. He is a great dancer, but I think his win has as much to do with Blake’s horrible personality as it did with Nick himself. Benji adapted to other styles, but he wasn’t the best in them. Sabra was really a contemporary dancer, and there have been other girls in the competition that are better (and versatile- Katee comes to mind).

My point is- it has always been a search for “America’s Favorite Dancer,” not America’s Best Dancer.

I don’t agree that Evan is a one trick pony. He has has some great performances outside his style. I also think he did some dances better then the judges gave him credit for. My feeling if they wanted to pick on their favorites with the same detail they pick on Evan they would find many flaws.

Some of Evan performance outside his style that were great are:

contemporary by Mia Michaels-amazing
jive by Louis Van Amstel- Fun
Butt dance-great
Jazz – Tyce DiOrio -Amazing

I think he did very good with the Waltz this week but do agree he was heavy footed in parts.

The Broadway number I thought it was more the choreography then Evan. I thought he did great.

Hip hop was his weakest number and I do not think it was all that bad.
the Samba I thought was good not great but good.

All in all pretty amazing and versatile. I believe the judges comments are convincing people otherwise.

But this is just my opinion not saying it is right or wrong just mine.

I have to disagree with this, she has done disco, hip hop (those are definitely no where close to ballet)

Hip hop? When has Melissa done hip hop. That’s the dance I’ve been waiting for her to have to do.

You know, I LOVE Evan. I think he is doing just fine in all the other dances. For me, there hasn’t been a dance where I cringed watching him.
I like him and i hope he stays!

I have to disagree. Nick was really NOT good in the ballroom numbers. He is a great dancer, but I think his win has as much to do with Blake’s horrible personality as it did with Nick himself. Benji adapted to other styles, but he wasn’t the best in them. Sabra was really a contemporary dancer, and there have been other girls in the competition that are better (and versatile- Katee comes to mind).

My point is- it has always been a search for ‘America’s Favorite Dancer,’  not America’s Best Dancer.

I totally agree that it’s always been about America’s favorite dancer. None of the previous winners were, in my opinion, the best dancers — I think Benji’s win over Travis is pretty clear evidence of that. Nor am I saying that the winners have always been the MOST versatile dancers (though I don’t get why you are comparing Sabra and Katee, they were in different seasons..), since there are still other factors that come into play, but to me they’ve always done fairly consistently well outside their main genres. Historically America likes dancers who can do other styles sufficiently well. And yes I know this is my subjective opinion.

What I was trying to say is that the one-note dancers like Cedric or Phillip always get cut eventually, and while I don’t think Evan is QUITE as one-dimensional as those two, I’m not impressed. Each to his/her own, though.

If Melissa were to win this thing, would people lament her “one-trick ponyness?” I’m just asking.

Purkinje, I think you missed my point. I think the exact reason people are voting for Evan is because they’ve decided versatility be damned! We want a dancer we can relate to!

It’s funny, because the more you read on boards about the past winners, the more you find people saying they weren’t all that versatile, but that the judges convinced the audience they were. Case in point: Sabra. When I watched that season, I loved her. I thought she adapted well to every dance. And then I go on the TWOP boards and read comments about how she really wasn’t that good and that the only reason she won was because of judge/producer manipulation.

Again, many people watching this show are dance novices. I could learn about the technical details (I believe I’m smart enough to grasp the concepts), but most of us just want to be entertained. For the record, I think Brandon has shown the MOST versatility and should win if this was called “America’s Most Versatile Dancer.” But, it’s not. It’s “America’s FAVORITE Dancer.”

GO EVAN!!

If Melissa were to win this thing, would people lament her ‘one-trick ponyness?’  I’m just asking.

Yes, many have complaigned about this already.

Again, many people watching this show are dance novices. I could learn about the technical details (I believe I’m smart enough to grasp the concepts), but most of us just want to be entertained. For the record, I think Brandon has shown the MOST versatility and should win if this was called ‘America’s Most Versatile Dancer.’  But, it’s not. It’s ‘America’s FAVORITE Dancer.’ 

That’s my problem. I haven’t really been entertained by Evan for awhile now (outside of his solo this week). He was an early fave, but he lost me. I haven’t voted, though. Perhaps I should let my voice be heard. This week I would’ve voted for Jason and Jeanine.

Nerinab, I get your point I just think you’re wrong haha. But we’ll see how it turns out. :) Good points though about the judges. They have a lot of sway on this show, definitely moreso than AI.

Purkinje,

Fair enough. Thanks for the conversation!

Melissa has danced contempory (choreo: Mandy Moore), jazz (Sonya), rumba (Tony Meredith), classical pas de deux (Thordahl Christensen), disco (Doriana), waltz (Ron Montez), and Broadway (Tyce). Her jazz and Broadway were basically contemporary dances utilizing her ballet moves. She’s done hip hop and Bollywood in group dances, but they always hide her in the back. As a partner dance, she’s had no hip hop, no cha cha, no quickstep, no samba, no mambo, not even a paso doble or tango. IMO Melissa hasn’t done anything which requires anything except the skills she came in with, and the reason people are kind of cool to her is because she hasn’t had to stretch or show range.

Kayla is even worse, what with cha cha, pop-jazz with Brian Friedman (who she used to work for), Viennese waltz twice, contemp twice in a row and Broadway. I mean, SERIOUSLY?? Expect yet another contemp next week, because it seems pretty clear they’re not into making Kayla stretch by tossing her any quickstep or hip hop.

Randi, on the other hand, got jazz, jive, contemp, Broadway, hip hop, samba, and paso doble, or three Latin dances out of her seven total dances. Melissa and Kayla each got one — Melissa’s was the slow, graceful one, easiest with a ballet background, while Kayla’s was with the only Latin specialist guy on the roster.

Janette? Fox trot, disco, hip hop twice, cha cha, Argentine tango and jazz. I’d call that a mid-range draw, not too bad, not all that fabulous.

And poor Jeanine has had hip hop twice, tango, Broadway, Russian folk dance, jive, and finally contemporary (her specialty) this week. But nothing will ever make up for Russian folk dance!

IMO Melissa hasn’t done anything which requires anything except the skills she came in with, and the reason people are kind of cool to her is because she hasn’t had to stretch or show range.

Kayla is even worse…

I totally agree Smartcookie. That’s why I would have actually liked to have seen Randi stick around for another week or 2 instead of one of those girls.

I liked Evan at the beginning but he really hasn’t danced up to my expectations for him as the season has progressed. Also… he’s starting to remind me of Droopy. Especially when he has his hair flat. The boy needs to borrow some of Adam’s hair products.

My aging ball of muscular ballerina beauty survives to dance another day. Hip hip hurray!

I had watched SYTYCD for 5 seasons and since season 2, the same couples will dance till top 5. (except if one of them are out by the jurdges choices if they hit bottom 3)

One thing for certain, if a couple never reach bottom 3 before top 5 begin and then one of them out in top 5 (like Evan and Randi scenario), it mean before top 5, Evan probably had 70-80% of the votes and then Randi got 20-30% of the total votes they got.

And add those not necessary insults from the jury, make his fans and maybe new fans voted like crazy for him.

Let be honest, from top 5 routines yesterday, only Jason and Jeanine shine. Others are just okay. Kupono and Randi are the worst.

It mean Evan will be heading for the finale.

Ade I believe was maybe too late. His votes will split from Melissa-Ade fans. Thats why both of them are in bottom 2.

And if Brandon and Janette still not in the bottom 2 next week, mean both of them had a big big chance to the finale together , just like Katee-Joshua in season 4 and Benji-Donyelle in season 2.

At this point of competition, as long as Evan,Brandon and Janette did not do a very very bad routines and other dancers did not dance some miracle routines, they are in the finale.