katee. was. robbed.

but i'm glad they gave her the $50K. maybe they found out ahead of time and they were like, um, we need to do something about this. like, now.

mary looked good, though i didn't think she moved particularly quickly, but damn. those legs. who knew? all you ever see is chest-up and all you ever hear is a screech similar to jim carrey's "most annoying sound in the world" in dumb and dumber.

all in all, i agree, this was a great season. after about top 6 i didn't want to see anyone go. hope they can find dancers that are just as good next season. but i didn't think those "best dancers that didn't make it" were all that great, to be honest. it seemed a little weird and like a pointless time-filler to me. would have rather seen another of our season faves again.

I was also shocked by no mention of Danny or Sabra (they were both phenomenal!) because I am dying to know what they are up to. Anyone heard anything?

Just a little FYI, on the first pic of the past dancers, you listed Blake McGrath as Nick Lazzarini. Blake actually came in 3rd place, and was the dancer all the other dancers kind of had a problem with during auditions/Vegas week because he was already established. I actually saw him when he was a backup dancer for Britney when I was 14. And now that I think of it, Brian Friedman, who used to be a judge, was a Britney choregrapher and had worked with Blake previously, so I wonder why the he was able to judge since Debbie Allen wasn't able to judge since she knew Will. Hmm...

As for the win, I actually was quite pleased. I knew the final 2 would be either Joshua/Katee or Joshua/Twitch, and I figured Joshua would take it. I'm happy. Joshua will be a good fit for Step Up 3D(I really wish that franchise would end). Plus, Twitch has already worked with Shankman on Hairspray.

First, but not most... a thousand thanks for such timely and witty recaps. (OK - I'm not actually going to type "thank you" a thousand times.)

1K * "thanks"

I too predicted Joshua. I'm really happy for him. So many of these people were so talented this season. Wow! And likable. Hope they all have great, happy careers. (I even came to appreciate some of the "new" choreographers).

thanks for a great season of recapping. You EARNED that $50K bonus (play money) tvgasm awards for "best recapper"!

Cat rocks/is the bomb (substitute appropriate current phrase).

Yes Lalia thank you - that is Blake and NOT Nick. Blake gets on my nerves...he was so cocky throughout SYTYCD and was pretty much a jerk on Dance Life too. I love how they showed him as a judge in Canada and he said something to the effect of don't try my jump if you can't do it better then me...just UGH!! Annoying! I am happy Joshua won, but Katee would've been a great choice too. Will was my absolute fave...he won me over completely w/ the James Brown solo b/c it showed he had a personality too. Oh well. I will definitely miss this show, but can't wait for DWTS to start in the fall!!

Ooops! Yeah - I totally know that and have no idea why I wrote Nick instead of Blake. Aside from it being around 4:30am when I wrote that section. Nick is the sweet one. Blake is a travesty with a lil' too much eye shadow. Got it!

Thanks for your kind comments everyone! Hopefully I'll be back in the fall - not on a dance show though - I did DWTS last season and need a break from the 3 hour a week monsters!

Love, bBitz

Although I was so sad that Mark and Chelsie did not make the final 4 (I wanted one of them to take it) I am totally fine with Joshua taking the title.

Because this is a popularity contest, really, I always judge the dancers based on 3 factors: 1)personality/likability 2) technique 3)versatility/ability to adapt and connect with new dance/partner.

I felt like the two people this season who demonstrated all three consistently were Mark and Joshua, so I am glad that at least one of them was able to take the title.

Now let's see what happens next year...

I knew Joshua would win. So damn good for a dancer without any "formal" training. I was dissapointed that they didn't have the following dance routines...(which were my favorites...) Twitch and Kerington-however the hell you spell her name...doing that hip-hop where they escaped from prison....i LOVED that one. Also again Twitch and Ker..ton with that "bed" routine-she was like a ghost who kept popping up behind him. You would think i liked Twitch....but my favorite was Chelsie...from the first time she tried out/danced with that guy she "borrowed" from someone else...(meanwhile he had a tryout number on) That bleeding love with Mark was soooooo great also. I am glad they had that one as one of the favorites last night. OH thank you for making me laugh my ass off with that whole Mia Michaels...."Sweet dreams are made of cheese, I'd also like some good chinese! A platter of rolls, mashed potatoes and peas. I am always... cooking with something! Oooooohhh!" OMG toooooooooo funny. OH and the Joshua winning picture... Congrats Joshua!!! Doesn't he look thrilled? I think. Maybe? Oh fuck it.
so so so f-ing funny...thank you for recapping this show. Tvgasm is lucky to have you!

I don't think the poppin-mime styles of Robert and Phillip translated to the stage at ALL. They were both much better one-on-one way back in the beginning.

Mary's dancing underwhelmed me. Sorry, Mare. I mean, she's got skillz, but it would have been better to see a nonsexy dress and a slower dance. The whole thing was too grandma-wants-a-man looking, like you said.

If Joshua had no "formal" training then why did he say he did chores around the dance studio in exchange for lessons last night in his couch chat with Cat? That would be a SNL skit worth trying: Couch Chat With Cat.

Whoever Jeff is, he gave Courtney her flowers with gobs of loud plastic sheeting still on them. Bad form, Jeff. (He fixed it for Katee.)

I have to say, I enjoyed hearing Joe Jackson music on sytycd. I just did. And the Five Guys dance was much better this time, because they were wearing cheesy, shiny suits. Loved it.

Liked seeing Nigel dance, but, like you, I don't get what his spoken interjections were supposed to have brought to the table. Shut up, Englishman. Shut up and dance. Dance for your life!

The Jonas Brothers confuse me. They were singing so pitifully and meekly.. it was as if they were standing in their bedroom playing air guitar. Miley can't sing, either, but at least she sells it. She belts out those caterwauling lines. And the little sing-up hiccup thing they do at the end of every line... ohhhh noes. Boys get yourselves to a vocal coach STAT. Man that was torture.

Allison from season 3 looked so completely different, I didn't even recognize her. I'm with you guys though, where was Sabra?? The only thing wiki says about post-sytycd is, "Johnson appeared on the February 2008 cover of 'movmnt' magazine, with Danny Tidwell, as part of a article on 'Keep It Real,' a non-profit organization." Isn't she working as a dancer? Why wasn't she at least interviewed in the montage for this finale?

I did not like Mia's kilt number from last night..not even a little bit. What was it supposed to be? A story of a girl from Longuyland, an Asian chick and two black guys that went on a fine Scottish adventure underneath Mia's skirt? NO THANKS, K.

Great job w/ the recaps. You made it a lot more fun.

Katee was definately robbed! I like Joshua, but he was really starting to get on my nerves towards the end.... Katee was perfect in every routine...

I don't know, for me it was a pretty meh season over all.... Your re-caps are awesome tho and can't wait for next season!

Thanks for keeping us entertained!! :D

It appears as though I will NEVER get to watch this episode, as I don't live in America, and I can't find the torrent for it ANYWHERE. Unless there is someone who still has like, a tape player, and recorded it ,and can send it to me. But the country I live in has a fucking STUPID government, and therefore I won't be able to receive the tape until after Halloween. I'm not going to name names, because it's a communist government and they censor EVERYTHING, but the Olympics are being held here right now.

That said, WHAT?? How did Twitch finish higher than Katee? Don't get me wrong, I love Twitch, but Katee was flawless.

Also, remember season 2 when they had Dmitry and Natalie do a dance on the finale? Why can't they do more stuff like that, with couples that never danced together on the show? I mean, they have time, cuz they're no longer in the competition, and then we wouldn't have to see dances that we've already TVo'ed or downloaded...

So, anyone still use VHS and want to send me the finale?

Rock Star, try mininova...pretty sure the torrent is there

does anyone else think it's a shame that Twitch didn't get a recap? (or 2nd place moolah like Katee) Just got shoved off stage during the confetti blizzard

neither did Danny and Danny deserved it more. I agree... katee was robbed. but I'm glad she got the 50 thou and a montage.

Thank you bBitz!! have laughing my ass off with these recaps. enjoy the break and hope to see you next summer.

That ripping sound you heard? It was either his spine cracking, her spanks tearing, or the bowels of hell ripping open.

ohmigod...best screen grab EVER! As soon as I saw that all I could think of was the view of those poor souls directly behind her Mia and Dimitri...MY EYES!!!!!

I totally meant Mary and Dimitri...not Mia...I was wiping the tears of laughter and it is hard to type...

Did anyone notice Joshua throwing the "westside" sign after he won?? or was it just me??

SO many thoughts to share with you:

1) Li'l C is much more fun to watch - he's well-spoken (better than a lot of them) and has great criticism. I love him almost as much as I love Adam as a judge.

2) Tikka Masala rules.

3) Mia's hair sucked.

4) The pop war was awesome.

5) I totally agree about how the judges were acting like their favorites were spontaneous when they blatantly weren't and couldn't be... thanks for pointing it out because we noticed it while watching. DUH SYTYCD... we're not stupid! (Well not about that)

6) Mary's dance - totally agree. Well now we know when her perma-smile comes in handy. But props to her because I should have such great legs at her age. I love how she totally chose who she thinks is the hottest guy to dance with... the cougarness on the stage was palpable and hilarious. I love how you mentioned Spanx.

7) I fast-forwarded my DVR through Mia's brown-nosing.

8) 5 Guys Named Mo was my favorite dance. (That and No Air, and the Joshua/Katee broadway routine that they didn't do)

9) I think Nigel kind of stole the kids' thunder when he came out and danced with them, but otherwise it was great to see him dance and I think the judges SHOULD dance on the show. Def. I agree with you on his scripted bits - dumb.

10) Where the hell WAS Sabra?! Not even a mention of last year's winner - what's up with that?

11) Twitch was such the gentleman when Joshua won, he's a gem I love him. I love them both.

12) I agree - Cat totally should've been nominated. She has so much more heart.

I'll miss the show in the off-season! American Idol (well, maybe the auditions will) cannot possibly be as entertaining. Mary makes Paula look sane. (And at least we know Mary has talent - hey oh!)

Hey everyone!

Exciting news! I'll be recapping "AMAZING RACE" this fall!!! WOO HOO!!! Stay tuned!!!

Love and kisses,
bBitz