Love the recap! Can't wait for the dancing to start.

I hope Jessi chokes first. I couldn't stand her to begin with, but 2 things made me hate her even more besides the fact that she thinks waving her arms and rubbing oil on herself is dancing.
1. She said she would quit dancing if she didn't make it which to me doesn't show passion. One should continue dancing whether they make it or not, others didn't quit dancing when they didn't make it.
2. She beat Caitlin out, who I was positive would make it through. I hope she comes back next year though.

I'm glad Olivia is gone though. I also agree Lacey got through because of her brother and I just had to laugh at that hideous costume she was wearing.

Has anyone else noticed how many people they mentioned had some relation to someone who has previously been on the show?

I don't know of another reality show where so many contestants on one year are related/connected/know people from past seasons. Does anyone?

An adopted brother of Travis
Benji's sister
The Russian guy's sister
and a helper from last season!

It's amazing!

I, too, hate Faina and Jessi (baby oil girl). Especially the latter. She really irritates me.

I'm just glad Olivia got cut. I really could not stand her at all.

Lacey reminds me of Ashley Simpson. She exhibits that same poser, little girl playing dressup, too cutesy characteristic that makes me want to totally punch her. Actually I think the BEST result would be for her to go home week 1. Please??? Can I setup speed dials for the other 9 couples right now??

There were TOO Many contestants that we don't know who made it through. That irritates me. Why did i have to waste my time hating Olivia? I could have spent that energy hating someone who I can continue to HATE in the top 20. Booo...Now i have to arbitrarily pick people to hate and love like Krank did. I'm on the hating Travis's Bro bandwagon. Bc Shane sparks is a cutie so I'll hate whomever he does. And I like the weird child molestor. (wow did i just write that??) Yah know i mean the 'bad strange' guy whos Mia's fave.

Can't WAIT for the 2 hr show tonight !!!!

Another great recap!

A couple thoughts:

I was a little bummed that Janet didn't make the show. I think FOX made too big a deal over her only having one arm. But I have to give her some pretty mad props - not only was she a really, really likeable girl, she handled her rejection with class seldom seen on reality TV. Go Janet!

On Lacey: Does anyone remember last season? Benji was picked DEAD LAST, and they "jidges" had some real doubts about him, too - and he ended up winning the whole damn thing! And her outfit? Fiesta Del Failure.

On Baby Oil Jessie: I want her to be the first one voted off, which probably means that they'll partner her with one of the guys that are awesome so rooting for her demise will mean I have to root for Hok going home. And that'd be a cryin' shame.

I can't WAIT for tonight!!!

Keenai...

Thanks for reminding me to hate Jessie / babyoil girl. I agree she is mediocre.

YEAH!!!!!!! Now i've got a full roster of people to hate tonight.

great recap!! i couldn't believe that jessie made it-i couldn't decide if i was mad, or totally excited because now we can all hate on her. but i would have really liked to see janet, or even that blonde girl in the bikini (which...WHY a bikini??) go through-i thought they were much much better.

i was so sad about the twitch/hok elimination. i was really hoping they were going to surprise everyone and keep them both.

p.s. can anyone tell me who that girl was that was last with lacey? where did she come from?!

When stupid Lacey said "Shut the Front Door" trying to act all cute and funny, I wanted to reach through my TV screen and punch her. I also hated her "I'm so original" outfit. I know dancers are creatvie and all, but they don't need to dress like morons.

To add to augustburns2's list of people who are related/connected/know people from past seasons, Jamie dances with Travis and Allison from last season.

I am so excited for this new season! These dancers are kickin butt. I would like to say that Cat Deeley is such a refreshing T.V. personality. She does not get the praise and props she deserves. She has a wonderful manner with the contestants and the judges and always seems to know what to say to diffuse tension and at the same time keeping things positive. Everything Ryan Seacrest has should be hers, he is a blunt, crude tool next to her professionalism. Go CAT!

My husband and I were talking about the whole nepotism thing last night. It kind of makes sense when you think that many times when you have one good dancer in the family you have another. (same goes with football apparently).
Plus, while it may not have happened on AI, it totally could if the person had a decent voice.

Also, I'm pretty sure Lacey said 'shut the front door' because she's mormon and that's their replacement for shut the F* up. Was still annoying though

I actually am quite fond of Jessi. Her make very brave choices with her dancing. The girl can do the athletic stuff but she chooses to pull things back and tell a story. To express large intentions with small movements.

She also brings a mature energy to the show that is quite refreshing. I mean how many bubbly 18 year olds can you stand? Also I think lots of people can relate to her story of struggling to follow your passion.

Well I think she will be in the top 10, so you guys should have your target around for quite a while.

Don't forget that Nick and Melinda from the first year were "friends" and worked for the same dance company AND Travis trained with Nick when they were younger. The reality is that the Dance community is very small so the pool of talent is also quite related.

As far as the top 20, agreed who the heck are these kids. And stop bagging on Faina, she's hot and Shawn said they're looking for good looking dancers. I think that this year, the dancing is going to be off the hook.

BTW, great recap.

RE kman: What???? Cat Deeley is sooooooooo fucking annoying. Seriously, all last season...or at least, the part when i started watching I wanted to scream at the TV "SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Seriously, from one damn annoying Fox host to the next...