Karen Hauer is eliminated – VIDEO
Victor Smalley is eliminated
Eh, I think I would have rather Nathan had been eliminated, like Nigel said he wanted. But then, I think Nigel’s very dramatic declaration that he was outvoted by his fellow judges was all about the TV drama.
Still, Victor danced for his mother f*cking life (his solo totally pwnd Nathan’s) and it’s too bad it wasn’t enough to save him from elimination. The good news is that the entire Top 12 usually go on tour, so all is not lost.
Videos and recap, after the JUMP…
Group dance by Napoleon and Tabitha “What’s a Girl Gotta Do?” Basement Jaxx feat. Paloma Faith – VIDEO
Ashleigh and Jakob and Karen and Victor take the stage. Ashleigh and Jakob are SAFE, Karen and Victor are IN DANGER. – VIDEO
After the break, Mollee and Nathan and Kathryn and Legacy take the stage. Kathryn and Legacy are SAFE, Mollee and Nathan are IN DANGER! Adam thinks they’re too young together–new partners will help them. He also advises they be careful what they say in their video packages. – VIDEO
Next, it’s Noell and Russell and Ellenore and Ryan. OH NOES! Ellenore and Ryan are in danger! Noell and Russell are SAFE. Nigel is frustrated, but he’s looking forward to Ellenore and Ryan’s solos. – VIDEO
Ballerina, Paloma Perrera performs. – VIDEO
Solos: Karen “She Wants to Move” by Nerd, Victor (wow, he brought it!) “Village Attack” Blood Diamond (original soundtrack), Molly “Bulletproof” by La Roux, Nathan “Going, Going, Gone” by Stars – VIDEO
Solos: Ellenore “Bottom” by Zap Mama, Ryan “Baila Baila Conmigo” by Missiego – VIDEO
Shakira performs “Give it Up to Me” – Scaled down AMA performance… – VIDEO
Elimination:
Girls: Nigel says Mollee fought for her place in the Top 10. She’s safe. Nigel calls Ellenore a wonderful dancer. Karen steps forward. She knows she’s going to get cut. Nigel says it felt like she was giving up. Karen is eliminated
Guys: Decision was NOT unanimous. Nigel namechecks Kelly Osbourne from DWTS as a person who has grew in competition. Nigel loved Victor’s solo. Nigel says Ryan’s solos have not been impressive. Nigel says Nathan hasn’t grown yet. Nigel wanted to cut him. But, Victor is leaving instead.
Safe
- Ashleigh and Jakob
- Kathryn and Legacy
- Noell and Russell
In Danger
- Karen and Victor
- Mollee and Nathan
- Ellenore and Ryan