SYTYCD: Rules? We Don’t Need No Stinking Rules!

So You Think You Can Dance

By PottyMouth | Monday, July 26, 2010 | 1:00 pm | 21 Comments
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This episode of So You Think You Can Dance really pissed me off.  Look!  I’m soooo pissed, I didn’t even include the (dance…..dance)!  This week the judges decided they don’t have to do their jobs to get paid and so they wasted your time, my time, and everyone else’s that watched the show.

SYTYCD20100722aStop wasting my time!

SYTYCD20100722bWell, if you’re here and we’re here, isn’t it technically OUR time?

GAH!  Okay, I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself here, so let’s just start with the opening number, shall we?

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MORE PLEASE!!!!  Oh my god, I loved this routine.  First of all, it had Mark in it.  Second, Mark.  Third, I love the choreography; it can’t possibly be Sir BitchyPants so I’m thinking Spencer Liff.  Nope.  I’m wrong, it’s Kelley Abbey.  Can we keep her please?

Is it just me or was Jose nowhere to be seen in that number?  Not that I care, mind you, just wondering.

I’m also wondering why Cat’s taken a perfectly decent dress and added long white strings to her nipples.

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Is this some sort of S&M thingy I should be aware of?

She reminds us that Billy sat out last night and since he just happens to be in the audience, asks him how he’s doing.

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Yeah, it helps that he wasn’t voted into the bottom this week but chose to be there.  I’d guess that’s less damaging to your self esteem.

Cat informs us that the world of dance lost someone very special this past week:  Denise Jefferson.  Denise was a dancer, a teacher, and director of the Alvin Ailey school.

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Nigel goes on and on about her, and honestly, even though I can’t stand him I can appreciate the contributions Denise has made to the world of dance.  Denise’s picture looks vaguely horrified to have Nigel talking about her.

Cat says this all seems trivial after that, but they do need to get on with the show.  So let’s get to some results, shall we?

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Uh oh.  I’m guessing that from the order Lauren will be safe, Kent will be safe, Adechike will be in the bottom, and then either Robert of Jose will be in the bottom.  Shit!  I want both Jose AND Robert to be in the bottom.

So, Cat is starting with Lauren.

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You guessed it, she’s safe.  Let’s move along to Kent.  Do we really even need to go though his performance package?  From the “we love you”s that were screamed out last night, I think it’s a fairly safe bet that he’s not going anywhere. And….

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I’m right.  We take a break after Kent.

SYTYCD20100722kWhich includes this disturbing image.

Um……is there a really big problem with bloody mechanical bulls in Texas?  Somehow the ability to stay on the bull is not a factor I take into consideration when buying a maxi pad.  Maybe this commercial should be region specific.

So we come back from that weird break, but not to more results.  Instead, we have a special guest performance from Yuriko Kujia (sp?) and Jarad Matthews of ABT performing the grand pas de deux from act three of Don Quixote.

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I love ballet.  I could watch a performance like this every week.  I really wish they’d do an excerpt from Giselle, or Firebird, ooo!  or Coppelia.  LOVE!

Time to get back to the results.

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Cat walks us through Adechike’s, Robert’s and Jose’s performances last night.  She tells only one of them is going to be safe.  And that person is…….going to have to wait until after the commercials.  Lame.

SYTYCD20100722oBailey’s is making non alcoholic creamers for your coffee.  Isn’t that sort of going against the whole point of putting Bailey’s in your coffee?

So we’re back and ready to find out who is going to be safe.  Chant along with me now: pleasebeAdechikepleasebeAdechikepleasebeAdechike.

SYTYCD20100722pHoly shit!  It’s Adechike!

I have to say, I did not see that one coming at all.  I thought for sure it was going to be Robert who was safe.  But ‘m guessing that he would have been in the bottom the last couple of weeks as well if it wasn’t for the injuries.  Yay Adechike!

No words of encouragement or theories as to why they’re in the bottom from the judges this week.  I think it’s because they know that we know exactly why these two dancers are in the bottom.  Robert is there because he’s annoying (yes, I sad it again.  ANNOYING), and Jose’s there because he’s been in over his head for a while now.

While they run off to prepare their solos, it’s time for another special performance.  Remember the guy in Vegas that we just saw a quick clip of him coming up from a straddle using only his legs?  Well, they’ve brought him back tonight to perform his entire solo.  Gasmi, put your hands together for D.J. Smart!

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Um……why the fuck isn’t this guy on this season?  I can’t imagine he was any worse in other style than Jose.  Just imagine, we could have had this guy instead of Robert.  Or Jose.  I really hate this show sometimes.

SYTYCD20100722sI hate you all the time, Nigel.

I really loved this solo though, and it makes me wish again that they’d show us more of these auditions during those rounds.  I’d much rather see this than see the shit auditions or the judges faces.  Of course, then we’d all realize just how many really great dancers get cut (Anthony Burrell comes to mind) so someone that fits whatever mold Nigel is trying to fill can make it instead.  Grrrrrrr.

As D.J. leaves the stage, Cat tells him the key is in her dressing room.

SYTYCD20100722tIs it just me, or is Cat awfully horny this season?

Girl need to take a cold shower or something.

Hey!  You didn’t forget about dance day did you?  Well, if you did, Cat is here to remind you.  She also wants to show us more videos that people have been sending in.  Joy.  Rapture.

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Fabulous.  If these videos are anything to go by, we have a Saturday full of traffic jams to look forward to on dance day.  You bitches better not be dancing in front of my car; I’ll run your asses over.

We need to waste more time, so Cat asks Nigel about what else is happening on dance day.

SYTYCD20100722vLotta stuff.

Yep, Nigel makes sure to tell us there’s a lot going on, but aside from the location SYTYCD people are going to be at, doesn’t give us any actual details.  Thanks for taking five minutes to give us no new information, Nigel!

Oh, and don’t forget Dizzy Feet has their gala coming up so you can buy tickets now!  That Nigel.  You can always count on him for self promotion.

Time for another encore performance from a couple of all stars.  Crap.  It’s the devil.  And Neil.  They’ll be reprising their Wade Robson choreographed dance “Night of the Dancing Flame”.

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Sigh.  I miss Wade.  I have to admit, I love this routine.  And you all know how I feel about her.  The only part I can’t stand is when she runs around screaming her head off, but I guess it’s too much to ask that we actually get through an entire routine without me wanting to kill her.  I do love it when he chokes her though.

As they leave the stage Cat says, “Dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight.”  I think she meant devil in the pale white dress, but the point here is really this:

SYTYCD20100722yCat also thinks Lauren is the devil.

Another reason to love Cat.

It should be solo time now, but since there is nothing Nigel loves more than the sound of his own voice, we’re going to hear from him again.  This time he wants to give us some information about the tour.

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It takes the information and it puts it in its brain.

He’s got names.  The all stars going on the tour are: Allison, Dominic, Courtney, and Ade.  Russell and Kathryn from season six.  Obviously the top boy and girl from this season, plus four others.  So only two dancers from season six?  Stupid.

Solo time.  Robert is first.

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That outfit is not doing him any favors. Meh.

Jose’s turn.

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I thought this was better than his solo last night.  I also still think it’s his time to go home.  Next week (fingers crossed) it’ll be Robert’s turn.

So the judges head off to have their pretend conversation about who is going home.  Adam says they’re going to make Kenny decide.  Whatever.  Just send Jose along his way; I don’t care who you say decides it.

While the judges are off stage picking their noses, it’s time for our requisite lip synced performance of the night.  Tonight’s performers are Enrique (Iglesias) and Pitbull.  There are all star back up dancers this week, but no Mark so I am disappointed.  Instead, we have the Devil, Allison, and Dominic.

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SYTYCD20100722aeWhere am I?  Mommy!

You know what’s really sad?  Dominic’s back up b-boying is about a thousand times better than Jose’s solo.  Please just send the poor kid on his way.

Decision time.

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In case you forgot, Cat reminds us that Billy, Robert and Jose are in danger.  Time to find out which of them is going to be sent packing.

Nigel tells us they haven’t made up their minds.  Wha???  They have come to a conclusion.  Me too.

SYTYCD20100722agYou’re a pompous prick.

He’s going to go through the process.  Robert, step forward.  They’ve discussed his progress and a couple of the judges don’t feel as if he’s growing anymore.  I think they may have realized that no matter what they say, people are not going to vote for him.

SYTYCD20100722ah***Fuuuuuuuck, I thought for sure Jose would leave before me***

Jose, step forward.  He tells Jose the judges also feel like he’s stopped growing a little bit, but in his own work, in breaking, he really is growing.  He needs to grow in other areas if he’s going to stay.

SYTYCD20100722aiI’m trying, dude, I’m just not capable.

Billy, step forward.  He tells Billy he’s set a precedent on the show this week; this is the forst time a dancer has been cleared to dance and chosen not to.

SYTYCD20100722ajWell shiiiit, I guess that means I’m going home.

Nigel points out that basically Billy’s now given himself a week’s rest, so if he were to come back into the competition he would be doing so after having a week out.  He says it’s difficult for them to make a decision about that because he didn’t dance yesterday or tonight.

So the decision they’ve made, and it’s one they’ve never made before is……no one will go home tonight.

SYTYCD20100722akAre you fucking kidding me?!?!?

Instead, TWO dancers will go home next week.  What a crock of shit.  I feel like I’m saying that a lot this season, but really, it is a huge steaming pile of shit.

SYTYCD20100722alYou know these guys are all thinking that’s some fucked up shit.

SYTYCD20100722al2I am right there with them.

Me too, Hugh, me too.  According to Nigel this somehow will make it fair for everyone next week.  Whatever.  Just admit that you’re changing the rules YET AGAIN!  I mean, as judges you’re job is to decide who is going home, and you can’t even do that?!?!?  Shit!  I wish I could get paid to not do my job.

SYTYCD20100722amWell, when you have your own show, you can do whatever you want.

Oh, fuck off, Nigel.

And then the dancers jump around the stage for almost two full minutes because without the good bye montage, we are now under time.

SYTYCD20100722anAt least Nigel didn’t chose to fill the time with his own talking.

And there you have it, Gasmi.  No one is leaving tonight.  Are you as annoyed as I am by this?  I have my own theory about why they’re really doing this, wanna hear it?

I think that they realized they are going to have issues with next week’s top five show.  How do you handle the extra dancer in a way that doesn’t cause outcries of unfair advantages or disadvantages?  Let’s face it, someone would have to do their second dance with an all star; that can either really help show them off, or really show their weaknesses. It was already an issue at top seven, but that was solved by an injury.  Next week determines who is in the finale.  The last thing he wants to hear is how someone got there unfairly.

Perhaps I am giving Nigel and company more credit than they deserve, but I do think it’s a plausible explanation, and one he wouldn’t want to give since it would mean he;d have to admit a flaw in the all star format he loves so much.  What do you think, Gasmi?  Do you think my theory has some merit?  Do you have a theory of your own?  Testify!

SWAK, PottyMouth

PottyMouth

When she isn't screaming curses at various dance show judges or washing her OWN mouth out with soap, PottyMouth is a proud mama to a gorgeous little boy. And yes, she knows everyone says that about their kids, but it's true when she says it. YES IT IS. Fuck you. She also laments throwing away the chance to be a trophy wife, and would like to find a rich husband so she can sit on her ass all day long and watch TV. If you are fabulously wealthy, look like Hugh Jackman (or ARE in fact Hugh Jackman), and are turned on by foul-mouthed, mature, slightly smooshy women, then she just may be the gal for you. Please send picture, references and your latest bank statement for review.

21 Comments

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    DrJerkass
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    I think they wanted to send Jose home but knew it wasn’t fair for Billy to take the week off so they are just going to send them both home next week.

    I actually wanted Billy to go even though he would’ve been my third choice of the bottom ones normally. I understand fully why he didn’t push it with the knee, but he did get a few days rest that no one else got.

    Jose can’t make the final right? He did not dance in the opening number (watched it 3 times looking for him). My guess is instead of dumbing down routines for him they’ll just omit him now.

    Travis: “This piece is about a girl whose father isn’t around. Kathryn, you play the girl and Jose, you play the father, go stand offstage.”

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    CattyFan cattyfan
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    PM…I agree with you. Bring on more of the classics. I would love to see the Coppelia Mazurka. I danced it once, and it would be gratifying to see it done really well (as opposed to how I performed it.)

    Why was DJ Smart passed over? He blows Jose off the stage…and in the genre of contemporary, bests both Robert and Adechike.

    “Cat says, “Dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight.” I think she meant devil in the pale white dress.” The pale white dress represents the moonlight. Mystery solved.

    Has Enrique had some kind of breakdown that would lead him to produce this crap?

    I hated that the judges took a swipe at Billy for sitting out. THEY were the ones who, on Wednesday, said Billy knows his body better than anyone, and that it was okay to sit out…then on Thursday, they ding him for it. Asshats. And it’s BS that no one went home. Clearly Jose deserved to go. Why are they so insistent on keeping him?? Does he know where the bodies are buried?

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    s-k-s
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    I think the judges are fairly confident that at least 2 of Robert, Jose and Billy will be in the B3 next week, and there is no way those 2 aren’t going home. Based on how I’m guessing the voting is going, there is a huge gap between the top 3 and the bottom 3.

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    Pikey
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    What Nigel failed to mention was that Billy was cleared to dance only 3 hours before the broadcast began. This would give him next to no time to perfect the choreography or practice time. Plus he would have to perform a routine (Stepping) that is really hard on the knees (which he had just injured). Sorry, Nigel, but Billy has every right to protect his investment in the future (his body) and should not have to endanger it for a show in which he will place bottom three anyway! Nigels basically called him a coward for not dancing – funny how nothing has been said about Jose’s not being part of the group dances for two weeks in a row (unless you count pushing a couch onstage “dancing”).

    I will be furious if Adechike goes home this week! It should be Jose and either Robert or Billy (I would prefer it be Robert)…

    I am now taking a breath and ending my rant!

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    vallegirl vallegirl
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    I’m more interested in learning why no one has told Enrique Iglesias that a comb-forward isn’t fooling anyone. We know he has Sade’s forehead under there.

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    ohhhyeah
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    “So the judges head off to have their pretend conversation about who is going home.”

    Actually, I think they did have a conversation and the reason they didn’t let anyone go this week is there was a disagreement about who should stay. Some of the judges probably argued that Billy should leave because he didn’t dance, and others argued that Billy should stay because he’s a better dancer than some of the others. Like everyone else the judges have their own opinions about who should stay and who should go, and I don’t for a second believe they always agree about their choices or know who will be cut before they go off to deliberate.

    Am I annoyed by their decision? As far as making up the rules as they go along, yes I’m annoyed by that. Is their decision unfair to the dancers? No it’s not unfair, (in fact, ALL of the dancers benefit) and it means there will be a few extra routines come the next performance show, which I don’t see as a bad thing.

    For those who haven’t worked it out, this is why all of the dancers benefit. Obviously the bottom three benefit because they’re safe to dance another week. If someone had been sent home last week, come this week one of the top three (from last week’s show) would be in the bottom. With no one going home last week, the bottom three this week will probably be the same, leaving the top three free from danger for an additional week. This is especially helpful to Adechike, who would probably have otherwise landed in the bottom this week, but who will now be safe. If any of the top three land in the bottom three this week it will still be fair because one of them was going to land in the bottom three anyway if someone had been sent home last week. Kent and Lauren aren’t going anywhere, even if they land in the bottom, and since the controversy has shifted away from Adechike it would be difficult for the judges to justify sending him home this week even if he did happen to land in the bottom three. So everybody wins. Now I’m going to go drink my half full glass of water.

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    mel
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    Love your recap, as usual!

    I wonder what will Russell do on this tour. I mean, he only has one dance with Kathryn, that’s it, I really don’t get it. Oh and I also think it’s unfair to the dancers this season that don’t get to go on the tour..instead, those all stars who already had the experience in going on the tour will go again. Ugh, hate this season, hate this format, hatehatehate.
    I LOOOVED DJ Smart. WTH were they thinking putting Robert or Jose over this guy? He’s brilliant.

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    Gerrit Verstoep
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    Nice to see Nigel commenting in this forum as ‘ohhhyeah’, but my question is – what if Jose wins the Power of Veto?

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    dance...dance...dance
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    Before I launch into my pet peeves of this week’s episode, please know that I do think Jose has a cute smile, and he used to make me melt, but seriously there has been a serious lack of dancing lately. This is the second week in a row that Jose hasn’t been in the group number. The week before he literally came out for the last ten seconds to wheel out a bench and then walked off the other side of the stage. It’s basically admitting that if Jose isn’t doing hip-hop, magically pulling b-boying out of the hat, or doing a contemporary number where he doesn’t really move too much, he can’t really dance anything else. The first time I thought it was strange, the second time I thought it was bogus.
    So here is my conspiracy theory to explain it all. After I stopped fuming I realized that if they cut Jose, and then Billy really is injured and goes out again in rehearsal, they will once again be left short a few dance numbers and will be scrambling around to fill in time. Hence the fourth judge from last week. He was filler.
    Oh So You Think You Can Dance, you drive me crazy. Mostly in a good way.

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    rubberduck1810
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    This show was complete BS.
    And it’s been pointed out to me that Jose wasn’t in last week’s group number either. I mean, I know he’s god awful, but making him sit out is a bit harsh. Oh, and is anyone else as bored with the group routines as I am? I enjoyed this week’s, but in 6 results shows, we’ve only had contemporary, jazz and broadway. Where’s the hip hop?!
    The “result” was BS. If it had been Adechike in the bottom instead of Jose, then maybe I would’ve understood. I’m no fan of him, but at least he can actually dance!! Although your theory is plausible, there is no reason to keep someone who can’t even dance, over 2 excellent trained dancers, even if one of them is an annoying prick, and the other didn’t dance.
    And I think there’s only going to be 2 or 3 in the finale this year, so next week doesn’t determine who makes it. Tbh, I bloody wish it did, because this season is really boring me.
    And for when Ade is the featured all star, why do I have a feeling we’re going to be treated to that cancer dance again? I don’t know who’ll dance it with him, but somehow it will happen.

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    bigjr6633
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    My theory on why DJ Smart and Anthony Burrell weren’t picked because they actually are mature dancers who look like adults. Every year the cast seems to get younger and younger. I know most are in their 20s but this cast looks very young even Robert whose the tallest looks like he’s 12! Can you imagine Robert or Jose standing next to DJ or Anthony, no!!! Anyway PM, I liek you theory but I think they might’ve caused more controversy by not eliminating anyone, I know everyone’s wating for Jose to go home and it’s pissing ppl off that he keeps staying, so IDK. Oh and if Adechike lands in the bottom 3 and they decide to eliminate him I will be pissed because he has never been in the bottom 3 before and it’ll be the judges fault because they did this stupid non-elimination thing last week.

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    TiggerMama
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    I can honestly say that at the end of this episode I looked at my tv and said “WTF?!? This is BULLSHIT!” The ONLY thing I liked about this episode (other than the beginning number) was the ballet. I watched it twice (once with my son) to show him what I wanted to be when I grew up. It’s the first time in his life I’ve been able to show him ballet and he found it beautiful.

    As for the farce this season has become, I honestly have no clue what’s going on. I thought it was total BS that they dinged Billy for sitting out, when they praised him for it last night. At this point, I wish we only had one more episode to watch, cause I’m just hating the all-star format. I watch this show to see up and coming dancers, not those we’ve seen before. Ugh, I’m still so angry by this. Just flip a coin between Kent and Lauren, and call it a season.

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    ohhhyeah
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    “Nice to see Nigel commenting in this forum as ‘ohhhyeah’, but my question is – what if Jose wins the Power of Veto?”

    Yes, it is Nigel. We here at SYTYCD hope you’re enjoying the new format. We’re delighted to have such a talented group of dancers this season and hope you are too. In answer to your question, this is not Big Brother. If you mean, will it be fair if Jose escapes the bottom three this week the answer is yes, it is fair. The motto of the show is “America’s Favorite Dancer.” If Jose gets enough votes to escape the bottom three it would mean that a large enough portion of the public felt he had the right to stay. Even if he does land in the bottom three I’m not sending him home, so the whole point is moot. Having a heart thing is a rare gift that should not be so casually tossed aside. Who are you to question me anyway? I’m rich and I have my own television show.

    “Oh and if Adechike lands in the bottom 3 and they decide to eliminate him I will be pissed because he has never been in the bottom 3 before and it’ll be the judges fault because they did this stupid non-elimination thing last week.”

    In the spirit of fairness we will not be sending Adechike home this week if he lands in the bottom three. As I explained in my previous post, however, because of the non-elimination last week Adechike is actually safer this week, because odds are he won’t be in the bottom three, whereas if there had been an elimination last week he most likely would be in the bottom three this week.

    Any more questions? No? Good, I’ve got a show to produce.

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    bambinoitaliano
    Posted July 27, 2010 at 6:15 am

    Well at this point I’m hoping Jose will win it all. As I recalled they never mention in the first or second season as America Favorite Dancer. They probably realize at the end of the day personality trumps talent. The show is getting to be like American Idol where they allow a Sanjaya skip through just to draw rating. Mia was partially right Jose is a street dancer, there’s no finesse or quality to it. Just because they were some past hip hop dancers who do well in other type of dancing does not mean everyone of them has the potential. Given that they cut from top 20 to top 10, Jose should have no place in this competition. Again the same formular they recruited the American Idols singers. The producers zeroed in on potential winners and rejected many talented and skill singers for the judges to pick during the auditioning round, along the way they pick up some personalities to make the show more entertaining. If Jose win, that should make Nigel change the format once again. A short term pain for a long term benefit. Of course we know Kent is the winner this season. Even if Alex was not injured, I’m not sure his fans can beat the rabid Kent doll voters.Remember Kent said his type of woman is Beyonce? Did he just outed himself on national tv? Not that there’s anything wrong being gay. Anyway my brain is all scrambled I gotta go take my medications…….

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    Moli Moli
    Posted July 27, 2010 at 6:38 am

    Ok so was I the only one who had to change her panties after DJ Smart, I watched it with some friends and you would have sworn we were at a strip club *fanning myself*. Something about a man’s thick muscular thighs that….*fanning* ahem. What a crop of cow poo or that stuff my son leaves in his Pull-Up after going to GrandMom’s house! There were 2 choices Billy(for sitting out this week which was no fault if his) or M-F’ing Jose. Jose’s smile isn’t cute it is darn right scary killer scary! He makes everyone dancing with him look like crap because they have to stoop to his level! FULL FLEDGED TEMPER TANTRUM( yes I have a 5 and 2 year old that have never throw any since their first one) really *in uber whiney voice* ‘we will not send anyone home this week, next week we will send 2 home’. Don’t know how much more I can handle this season. Nigel Mia Adam anyone from SYTYCD….Listen, last season sucked because you moved a summer show to the fall lineup THAT WAS THE ONLY REASON!!!!! Let’s go back to our top 20 dancers…..weed out the lower ten…..we have our top 10 that go on to the tour. Why not instead of the lip syncing hack of Thursday night, we have the Former dancers performer……win win. BTW, WTH was going on with Enrique last night? Is he making a comeback(ick) was that considered a performance? I swear to goodness I’m going to stop watching the show if Jose is here after this week.

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    bambinoitaliano
    Posted July 27, 2010 at 8:36 am

    Enrique is sex on a stick! Though someone need to feed him a couple of sandwich. Was he singing? This is a show about charm and personality. The singing just not important. Ok my medication just kick in…Isn’t he bisexual? Sorry that was the bilingual album he just release. Darn!! Bailamos indeed…

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    rejinaphalangie
    Posted July 27, 2010 at 9:42 am

    OMG, the Silence of the Lambs cap killed me. That was completely awesome. Snarfed water all over my monitor.
    And thank you as always for including some Hugh. At least there’s some eye candy here, even if it’s not on the show.

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    xxodettexx
    Posted July 27, 2010 at 9:49 am

    Pikey:
    What Nigel failed to mention was that Billy was cleared to dance only 3 hours before the broadcast began. This would give him next to no time to perfect the choreography or practice time. Plus he would have to perform a routine (Stepping) that is really hard on the knees (which he had just injured). Sorry, Nigel, but Billy has every right to protect his investment in the future (his body) and should not have to endanger it for a show in which he will place bottom three anyway! Nigels basically called him a coward for not dancing – funny how nothing has been said about Jose’s not being part of the group dances for two weeks in a row (unless you count pushing a couch onstage “dancing”).

    THANK YOU! i was extremely annoyed at that too! i am sure that billy and wuite possibly his family are making sure he HAS a future as a dancer… either way, i think the judges random “decision” is partly based in the uneven dancers issue like PM says and the fact that they do not want to send Billy home before Jose, who while i love the dimples and all, is no Dominic or Legacy and has not shown any growth in weeks.

    anyway, i love billy [after alex left he moved back up to my #1] but i will be happy with Kent winning it all [i am sorry but while i was not drinking the Kent koolaid earlier in the year, his stepping routine with Twitch won me over completely!]

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    patbsaid
    Posted July 28, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I think they changed the format to only top 10 so then Nigel could have more power. Notice how even so close to the top 4 the judges are still choosing the people to go home in stead of AMERICA. So really this show’s mottos is not “America’s Favorite Dancer” but “Nigel Lythgoe’s Favorite Dancer.” So stupid. I’m sure this was to prevent another Evan type making it to the top 4.

    Also, am I the only one that thinks Kent is gay. He is just so not hetero. Not that that’s a bad thing. More power to him if he is. But I am most certainly NOT on team Kent. He is certainly NO Neil. Although the producers sure want him to be.

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    Memememe
    Posted July 28, 2010 at 12:15 am

    Did anyone else notice Enrique’s mole is gone? Or did he just have makeup on it?

    That’s all I have to say. It was a dull yet aggravating episode to what has become the most spiritless season of the show.

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    Lizbot
    Posted July 28, 2010 at 3:41 am

    I think I’m the only one who actually likes the All-Star idea.

    What I like about it is that instead of getting complete trainwrecks from more than half of the performances (due to neither partner knowing what they’re doing when they’re given a foreign genre), the allstars generally seem to elevate the level of the performances. I think there have been higher quality numbers overall this year compared to some other years.

    Also, it prevents more popular dancers from protectin their weak partners *cough*season6ashley*cough* through to the top 10. It also prevents stronger dancers from being dragged down into the bottom 3 by their weaker partners. One way to minimize the first problem would be to have separate voting for members of partnerships, but I don’t think that would solve problem number 2, because weaker partners could still sabotage a stronger partner by making the whole routine look bad.

    Where i think the concept has failed has been in the execution. 1) there hasn’t been enough diversity — we get treated to a bunch of back-to-back contemporary solos each week, for one thing, 2) the noncontemporary dancers that they did cast were week not only in other genres but in their own. If NIgel and his crew would just cast properly, this season would have been a much better season by far!

    I too think it’s a rip off that only 2 dancers from this season get to go on tour — just because Nigel and crew screwed up by pushing the show into the fall season last year. Hopefully they will give next season’s dancers the opportunity to go on tour as a full cast rather than splitting them up and sending All-STars along — unless the all-stars are there primarily to fill in the gaps as alternates and to showcase routines they shared with the top 10.

    Bambalatino: the show has always refered to choosing “America’s Favourite Dancer”, even from season 1 I’m pretty sure, but definitely since season 2.

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