Dominic's solo actually kind of rules. He does, like, a sideways flip, and boy is that man a showman, because tonight when he does his patented spinning-on-his-head move while interlaced with a chair. It's pretty awesome. Afterwards as Cat interviews him, Dominic is still all over her. She doesn't seem to find it amusing. Enough Dominic!
The old sit and spin.
The last solo belongs to Pasha. Holy shit, is he wearing a skirt? I thought the man-dress might be back, but no, it's a cape to aid Pasha's paso doble. I mean, Pasha's shirtless for the whole thing, so I can't complain too much, but I don't know how much actual dancing he did there. Oh Pasha, don't fall in the Dmitry trap.
After the next set of commercials, the girls are lined up on stage. Cat reviews the previous night's performances. You know how they went. Sara did well in the Argentine tango, but the hip-hop didn't go over as well. The judges didn't like Lacey's Latin jazz performance, though everyone adored her in Mia Michaels' contemporary routine. Except me.
Sabra danced a kick-ass Broadway routine with Pasha, and then a very fun quickstep. They were my favorite couple of the night. Then there was Lauren, paired with Dominic. Totally my least favorites. Lauren fell at one point in the krump and their rumba wasn't that popular either.
So who's in the bottom? Sara and Lauren. For once I think America got it right, much as I love Sara. Mary comments her ol' standard - she'll be sad to see either of them go.
After commercials, the boys are all lined up on stage. First up is Neil and right after Cat says his name the girls in the audience scream bloody murder. Ladies, can you show your love in a quieter way? Maybe a golf clap? So respectful. Anyways, Neil looked good shirtless in the Latin jazz routine, but the judges didn't like his performance. Like Lacey, the judges loved him in the second routine, Mia Michaels' contemporary about meeting her dead father in Heaven. There was no way you could not like it unless you don't have a heart like me.
Danny danced the Argentine tango with Sara that the judges liked, though their hip-hop was not as popular. Yeah, the end was kind of a hot mess, as they show us in the replay. Dominic's krumping and Rumba were kind of weak. Like I said when talking about Sabra, her and Pasha were totally my favorites.
So who's in danger? Neil. SHOCKER! Only not so surprising because he's so freaking unlikable... when clothed. My favorite part of the entire episode is Danny jeté-ing out of screen. Also in the bottom: Dominic. Not so shocking.
Adam is surprised to see Neil in the bottom, but thinks Dominic should be there. BURN. But of course, it's all smoothed over with the knowledge their in the top 8 out of thousands. Dominic continues to harass Cat Deeley through all of this. Creeper!
Special guest performance from One Republic. They're only relevant because Danny and Anya danced a contemporary routine to this song earlier in the season. Thoughts: They all need a shower. Is that a chubby Ryan Gosling on the piano? Love the live cello. Is he like, part of their band? Fast forward, I've heard this before.
I'd still do him.
So to recap the recap: Sara and Lauren are in the bottom. Who's going home? Sara. DAMN, AMERICA. Lauren has been in the bottom so many times, when will this nightmare finally be over? Video montage of Sara. Hey, remember Jesus? Oh and that awesome 80's number. And the disco? And the swing with Pasha? Sara's been in so many of my favorite numbers of the season!
And between Neil and Dominic the one going home is... Dominic. Aw, bye hobbit! Nigel's goodbye speech to Dominic and Sara mentions that with so many celebrities making asses of themselves, dancers like these with their "endeavor" are the true heroes to America's youth. That's Nigel. Bringing hope to Ameriker.
That's it from me this week, and next week Flipit will be filling in, as I will be on vacation in Hawaii. Yay for my first real vacation in two years! Anyways a big THANK YOU to Flipit for filling in AND for doing all my pictures and captions in my SYTYCD recaps all summer. Give him a round of applause folks, he's the best!
So what did you think of those results? When will Lauren finally go??
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Comments (9)
We love you Flipit!!! You can do anything!!!!
Krank, thank you for agreeing with me that the whole dead father routine wasn't as great as everyone else said it was. I just felt like it was this huge cop out to prevent those two from leaving. I mean, if anyone says "that shit sucked" it just makes them a jerk. Anyway... that was just part of my forum rant.
Have a GREAT vacation Krank, thanks for the great recaps!
1 of 9 | Posted by HereKittyKitty
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Posted on August 6, 2007 7:38 AM
I also agree about that routine. My best friend made the comment that it was...nice, but hardly any dancing was involved. And I said yeah, and...I get that it was really emotional for Mia, but...I don't know Mia...
Also, I officially no longer care who wins since my favorite went home. I don't know how much I believe that Fox doesn't tamper with the votes, because one breaker gets cut right before the top 10, and then the other two get cut right before the top 6? Especially in favor of Lauren...Who may be the least likeable person on the show right now.
2 of 9 | Posted by Rock Star
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Posted on August 6, 2007 9:04 AM
Did anyone notice how RED Cat was getting at the end, from trying to keep a happy face with Dominic hangin on her?
Trust me, Dominic - if you will just act aloof, plenty of women will swoon over you. That other behavior is a real turnoff (can you say restraining order).
3 of 9 | Posted by NightWalker
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Posted on August 6, 2007 10:30 AM
Another big up to Flipit! When does this man get time to sleep?
Great recap Krank, hope you have a wonderful vactation!
On to the show:
1 - Dominic was creepy, what with always hanging all over Cat. I'm sure she's glad to see him go.
2 - Sara? Noooo! Not my lovely Sara. First Jaime and now Sara? And all the while rat-face Lauren is still in the competition. I smell a rat, a great big commie rat (I don't remember what show i heard that on, probably MST3K, but it always makes me laugh).
3 - I also was not blown away by the Mia Michael's routine. There was very little dancing, just a lot of running around. And I was really scared one of the dancers would slip on all those damn flowers.
4 of 9 | Posted by bdos88
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Posted on August 6, 2007 11:48 AM
have fun in Hawaii--i am jealous.
i probably would have liked the Mia's dead dad routine a lot more if Neil wasn't in it--i can't even watch him any more. i don't get all the Neil love, but i guess i'm not a teenage girl, so that makes sense. i really wanted him to go home, but i don't mind so much cause at least the crazy stalker is gone.
i also don't get the Lauren love. she is beyond annoying. now she's in the top 3 girls--that's not right.
i would say that Danny and Sabra are my favorites, but that would mean that they would be gone next, so Lauren and Neil are my faves.
5 of 9 | Posted by pq
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Posted on August 6, 2007 3:36 PM
Funny as always. I thought Sara and Pasha's solos were pretty good; apparently, according to Benji, swinging a cape around is harder than it looks. But I'm so upset about Sara leaving; she was by far my favourite and I was so sure that Lauren and her smelly rumba were going home so it was an even bigger disappointment when I heard Sara would be going. I don't even think I wanna watch anymore...
6 of 9 | Posted by bellewhore
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Posted on August 6, 2007 3:52 PM
Not a fan of the Mia Michaels routine, either. I love her, but I'm not sure anyone would be raving over it if it didn't have such emotional leverage. Lacey is beginning to wear on my nerves, too. She's a great dancer, but she seems so sure that she'll win this thing. A bit too much arrogance for me. I liked how Adam pointed out her playing to the audience too much, because heck, this is supposed to be a hot duet with her partner, and she's flirting with some guy in the third row. I'm actually hoping Sabra will win. She has some semblence of humility, and she's really good. Danny's good too, but again, that arrogance is such a turn off.
I was so sorry to see Sara go, but I also knew she wasn't going to grow much more in 2 weeks time. The other dancers (with the exception of manly Lauren) are more accomplished in their skills than she is. She was so cute, though- like a cross between a young Valerie Bertinelli and Nia Peebles.
7 of 9 | Posted by Shaz
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Posted on August 6, 2007 4:48 PM
i love this show and can't wait to once again go to the tour. does anyone know the presale password? can't find it anywhere online. Thanks! i'm just sad hok won't be there
8 of 9 | Posted by rubyslypperz
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Posted on August 7, 2007 9:40 AM
I'm only going to say this once: I love Niel. Total favorite for the season. And I'll shut up now before I'm tomato'd off. 8D
A bit disappointed this year all-around, though. Last year, I had such a blast with everyone in the top 10, and I really fell in love with them. I loved seeing them on tour. This year... Not so much. I don't know if the magic wore off, but I don't really care who wins this year and who goes. I'm not excited enough and don't think I'll be going on the tour.
Pasha's solo seemed like Dmitri cop-out to me, and I wasn't impressed with the girls' solos at all. I think the only solo I really loved was Dominic's. He may not be good at all the other styles, but he's great in what he does do. Creepy, or not.
Thanks for the recaps~ Much love!
9 of 9 | Posted by Trey
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Posted on August 8, 2007 3:31 AM