SYTYCD- Top 10 All-Stars

Tonight the Top 10 dance with All-stars and finally the judges fav goes home.  The show opens with a Chris Scott routine with rocking chairs.  Everyone is wearing white and tan, looks very classical, old world.  I like it. Cat comes out looking sleek in a tan dress with studs down one side. And her hair straight and sleek. Cute.  Did I mention everyone is dancing will All-Stars tonight?  Debbie Allen is the guest judge and she's just ok to me. She choreographed Fame and well I think her 15 mins are up.  And she rambles like she has been sipping the Paul Abdul crazy juice.

 

Tucker is automatically in the bottom this week since he couldn't dance last week due to his knee infection, eww. Joining him is Nico, and McKenzie and Jenna for the girls. I soooo called this last week! Finally the judges have to choose between their two beloved yet non connecting favorites. They HAVE to choose, no savesies on both. Also they are not going to have them dance for their lives, they've already seen them before and are going off of tonight's performances.  I have no preference, hell all 4 can go home if they'd like, sorry but none of them are winning this thing.

 

Amy w/ Brandon from Season 5. Disco by Doriana Sanchez to Whitney Houston's "I will always love you"-the drag queen remix. Seriously I bet this version is a hit in gay bars. This dance was fun and energetic and a great way to start the show. The final pose was a death drop that Amy came an inch from the floor. Yay Brandon, sorry Fik-shun, you could never hold Amy like that. Mary says she didn't like the song but "I will always love you, Amy" and that she has never seen a drop so close to the floor and not touch.  Debbie calls Amy a stick of dynamite and she is spot on. Nigel calls it vivacious and that Amy can learn a lot from watching All-Star Melanie later on in the show because she reminds him of her. Major Compliment.

 

Side note- Cat is so good, she runs through the phone numbers and call disclaimers so fast without a single slip up, guess you can do that when you're not down half a bottle of wine : \

 

Aaron w/ Katherine from Season 6. Contemporary by Stacey Tookie.  I looooooove Katherine and I'm so excited to see Aaron paired up with her.  Here's the thing, Katherine never had a big personality, she always just spoke volumes with her dancing. How is that any different that McKenzie or Jenna, I have no idea but Kat has something these two bottom ladies don't and I can't figure it out.  Sure Mc and Jenna could be considered prettier but I can't take my eyes off Kat. Anyways back to the dance. It is about loving unconditionally. Mmmmm those muscles, Aaron held her a lot of the times just by his arm, her dangling from his bicep. He was so strong but yet tender, held her like a woman should be held. This was so beautiful I got chills and it gets a standing ovation from the judges. Debbie says they were on fire on that stage and Aaron raises the bar every week. Nigel comments on the look Kat gave Aaron after the routine finished, it was a look that was so proud of him. Mary says it was so beautiful, he shows such growth, strength and tenderness. My thoughts exactly, this is definitely 1 of my fav dances tonight.

 

Fik-shun w/ Melanie the winner of Season 8. Jazz by Mandy Moore.  Jennifer Hudson's "feels good".  This is about an ex lover who comes back into town.  I'm a little afraid for Fik-shun, he's not just paired with an All Star, he is paired with a winner and possibly the best girl the show has ever seen. Sure Kat was amazing last routine and gives Mel a run for her money, but it just doesn't seem like as big of a talent gap between Kat and Aaron as there is between Fik and Mel. I know it seems like I'm bashing Fik but I love him, I'm just afraid his personalty won't save him next to Melanie. Buuuuuuut I was wrong! This was so good. Melanie hits so hard! but Fik keeps up and that smile! ugh ok that smile can probably save him from anything.  Another standing O from the judges. I thought the girls were good this season but man, these All Star girls are ridiculous. Nigel is so proud of Fik, he keeps up every week.  Mary says his shoulders and lines keep getting better, loves his performance quality. Debbie says fiction? no honey that was real! Sorry Deb, you're late to the pun party.

 

Paul w/ Whitney from Season 9. ChaCha by Jean Marc.  Jennifer Lopez's "live it up". This was fun and Paul is sexy and all but meh. And did he lose her grip towards the end? I don't think it was that great, and it was HIS genre for crying out loud. But the judges give it a standing O??? Are they going to stand for everyone except Amy at the beginning?  Mary says he danced his booty off and he's the first to be put on the Hot Tamale Train tonight. Really??? Better than Aaron and Fik-shun?? Or was it just because this is Mary's favorite genre. Debbie says he was in his element and was great, did I miss something? Nigel says they were born for this partnership and that Paul could win this whole thing. WTF?!? Really?? What are the judges smoking this season? Maybe they are being nice because it's his bday, he's 22 today.

 

 

Haley w/ Twitch from Season 4. HipHop by Chris Scott. Bruno Mar's "locked out of heaven". Haley is a bank teller and Twitch is trying to get a loan. Will Dance for Credit.  Haley is wearing glasses and has her hair in a bun and I really wish she would let it d.......woop there is goes. She chucks those glasses, hair goes wild and that's when this dance really picks up.  Haley always looks so graceful yet sexy, and I want to be her. Deb says it was great, but Twitch may have stolen the show, well yeah that's what he does. I bet he could steal the spotlight from Ryan Gosling. Nigel brings up the fact that Twitch tried out 3 TIMES before making it on the show, see kids, you gotta work for it, nothing is just given to you! He calls Haley the dark horse, and brings up again that she has never been in the bottom. And I hope that doesn't hurt her in voting this week. Mary says she is headed up the ladder and conquers everything. She also says her hands are as flat as pancakes......and I assume that's a compliment. Nod and smile Haley, Nod and smile.

 

Jenna w/ Neil from Season 3. Contemporary by Mandy Moore to "I can't make you love me" The stage is surrounded in candles. This dance is so pretty and I love Neil but meh Jenna. The judges are of course on their feet again. Every dance? really judges? Nigel takes a crack at Mary saying it must be her birthday too will all these hundreds of candles. hahaha I guess all that botox must have preserved Mary.  Anyways Nigel says she is the best all around dancer and he admits that they always save her, but she still fought on even if she wasn't getting the votes. It sounds like someone is getting the goodbye speech. You were great thanks for playing. Mary says she just melts and blends on the dance floor, like caramel ice cream on her finger. Dang Mary that's very descriptive, and appetizing. But I disagree, Aaron I would say is as smooth as caramel......Ok back to Jenna, Deb says she mastered it (crazy juice) and I'm not sure if McKenzie should be worried or not.

 

Jasmine w/ Marko from Season 8. Jazz by Ray Leeper. Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines"  Great song, great partner, great genre..........but Jasmine didn't shine here for me.  Maybe because her "legs for days" are covered up with pants. Damn pants. I think Marco definitely out danced her. If they give this a standing ovation I'm going to freak the f............damn it they did it! Another standing O, get a grip judges. Mary is doing the happy dance, I'm am not dancing so therefore it is not happy dance approved. Mary says this is the song of the summer, which it is, it's all over the place! Even Helen Keller is getting sick of hearing this song. Deb says she can't take her eyes off her. Nigel felt like he was watching two All Stars dance together. I must not be watching the same routines because I think this will put her in the bottom next week.

 

McKenzie w/ Jacob from Season 6. Broadway by Spencer Liff. Ella Fitzgerald's "too hot" I'm trying to remember who Jacob is and that's not a good sign.  Jacob and the background lighting are all grey and washed out while McKenzie is in a bright red dress, yes we get it, you guys so desperately want her to stand out.  Sure she dances it well and looks stunning doing it, but I still zone out. And I love the name McKenzie, have always wanted to name my little girl that. Anywho, do I even need to mention that the judges stand for this dance as well?  Deb compares this to a classic hollywood film.  Nigel says they have the best pair of feet and no he doesn't have a foot fetish..........don't lie Nigel. We know you would love to do all kinds of crazy things to your beloved McKenzie's feet. He also says she is the best dancer this show as ever seen. I. Just. Don't. Get. It.   Mary says it was so darn hot and she matched Jacob step by step.  Yeah I'm pretty sure Jenna is going home at this point.

 

Nico w/ Comfort from Season 4. HipHop with Nappytabs, oh this should be good. Missy Elliot's "get your freak on"  They are supposed to be reptiles in the dance and there is a huge net hanging from the ceiling in the middle of the dance floor.  Man is this dance fun and silly. They really embrace the characters. I thought Nico looked a little gritty too. And their makeup is awesome! My sister is a makeup artist so it reminded me of all the crazy stuff she can do. What no standing O from the judges? We are just not on the same page tonight. Nigel didn't like it as much as the crowd did. Mary said he got his freak on and went out on a limb and pulled it off. Deb loved his isolated head movements, very Jurassic Park. Afterwards, Comfort crabwalks and scurries off stage. Cat calls her talented and mad as a hatter, true. I really liked this routine, was it as good as the Hummingbird routine a few seasons back? No, but it was still great.

 

Tucker w/ Robert from Season 7. Contemporary by Travis Wall. Guy on Guy dance about brothers who have a near death experience and getting a second chance. Both Tucker and Robert have both had serious injuries that left them with the possibility to never dance again. It was pretty and there are man tears everywhere. Judges are on their feet for them. (That means they stood for 8 dancers tonight, excluding Amy and Nico) Mary is in tears and can barely speak but spits out that it was amazing. Deb wonders how he is in the bottom when he is in her top (because he was hurt and couldn't dance last week duh! Focus Deb) Nigel says it was an incredible piece of television, he is just eating this up. He also speaks of tragedies, he's talking about Danny Tidwell, Travis Walls brother who was also on the series. Did he die? What is going? Ok Danny is fine, just had a similar struggle in the past. Don't scare us Nigel! Anyways, Lizard Nico is going home tonight after this dance.

 

Yep, the bottom dancers are on stage and Nico is in tears too and not because of Tuckers dance, well kinda, because he knows he's going home. The judges say the guys vote was not unanimous(ouch) and Nico is out.  The girls though, the votes were split 9 to 6. Apparently there are 15 judges (dang).........and McKenzie is out! Wow, Nigel says he was out voted, can't believe he let his favorite go home.  So McKenzie's Broadway and Nico's Reptile dances don't matter tonight.

 

My favorite dances were Aaron & Katherine, Fik-shun & Melanie, and even Nico & Comfort (bye)

 

I think Jenna and Jasmine will be the bottom girls, with Paul and Tucker the bottom guys next week. And apparently next week the All-Stars will also be choreographing their dances. They will be- Twitch, Allison, Mark K, Courtney, Comfort and Chelsea-(who is on Dancing with the Stars). Also Dimitry and Travis Wall, but they have been normal choreographers this season anyways.  Looking forward to seeing if anyone brings something fresh and new to the table.

 

Oh and who are all the 15 judges? Mary, Nigel, Debbie Allen, Sonya T, Jean Marc, Mandy Moore, Stacey Tookie, Tasty Oreo, Spencer Liff, NappyTabs, Travis Wall, Chris Scott, Doriana Sanchez, Ray Leeper, and......who else? what choreographer am I missing?

 

Until next week.......

SYTYCD-Top 12

Hey Guys! Tonight's episode opens with a Bollywood number and holy crap is it fun, great way to open the show.  Cat comes out in a white mini dress, with sheer leaves.  It's cute, and of course the white looks great against her tan.  But wait, Cat has bad news again and it's any guy with an injury! What are they doing to these dancers?? Working them hard I guess, dancing ain't easy. So Tucker had an infection in his knee, he is ok now but he couldn't rehearse his routine so he has to sit this week out. Cat says if he makes it tonight, then next week he will automatically be in the bottom since he can't dance. Seems fair, but I don't really care, is that terrible? I mean he's a great dancer, just not one of my faves. Kenny Ortega is the guest judge, he is a choreographer- Dirty Dancing, High School Musical.....he even directed Hocus Pocus. The dancers that make it this week with be in the top 10 next week and also be in the SYTYCD tour this fall.

 

Ok so who makes it? Who's in the bottom? The bottom 3 girls are- Jenna (again), Malece (no!), and Amy (what?! just b/c she fell?) The bottom 3 guys are- Allen (again), Nico (ok) and Tucker (bad knee, uh oh). The judges immediately save Jenna and Nico, what?!? Jenna seems like she in the bottom ever other week and they always save her, the judges didn't even like her dance last week (the first routine...that he called forgettable) I can't believe they didn't save Amy off the bat, or even Malece, they loved her last week!?! The judges always save Jenna and McKenzie, how many times do they need to be in the bottom? I'm bummed, either way one of my favorite girls is going home, Amy or Malece. 

The bottom 4 each do their solos

Tucker- Contemporary, it is good but all I can look at is his knee, even if they say it's fine.

Amy- Jazz, it was good. She's never been in the bottom and I'm worried for...

Malece- Contemporary, quirky and flippy. But was in good enough?

Allen- Salsa, lots of hip thrusts and sexiness but I think he is out tonight.

 

Now on to the routines! The dancers spill a fun fact about their partners.

 

Haley & Nico- Broadway by Sean Cheseman. Haley fact-she LOVES animals, all animals and she's gaining more space in my heart. Nico fact- he puts a beanie hat on immediately after showering so his hair stays smooth. In this dance, Haley is a gypsy/fortune teller who is seducing Nico. It is fun and playful.  Haley is so sexy and fun to watch, I will need a new fave girl after tonight anyways. That one legged flip was awesome, I think the judges will definitely remember this opening routine this week. Especially since they are on their feet, Standing ovation. Nigel says it was the best Broadway of the series, really!? I mean it was great and all but THAT great? I dunno. He also points out that Haley has never been in the bottom, dang.  I'm not sure what Mary says here because I was distracted by all the glitter on Mary's chest. why so much? Is she going to prom after this?

 

Malece & Alan- Jazz by Mandy Moore. Song-"come dance with me" by Michael Buble. Malece fact- she is a shopaholic, never wears the same thing twice....who's family must be loaded?? Alan fact- his accent is not foreign and exotic, it's Minnesotan lol. This is a 50's Audrey Hepburn inspired dance. It was cute and good but Nigel just rips it apart. This is a style he grew up with but this was uncomfortable to watch.  He said the style and chemistry was lacking, very disappointing.  Mary said it was fun but it was a little off, she is torn.  Kenny says Malece sparkled like Mary's chest, nah he said Goldie Hawn. But that they lacked chemistry as well. Malece has tears in her eyes as she's pretty sure she's a goner now, unless Amy completely bombs her dance later.  Sadly, I think these two are out tonight, why oh why did they have to save Jenna??

 

Jenna & Tucker/Alex freaking Wong-Paso doble by Jean Marc Genereux. Jenna fact-she snorts when she laughs, ugh seriously? Tucker fact- he always smells amazing, even sweating during practice. Cue clip of Tucker soaking himself with Axe body spray. Watch out angels lol. Anyways, Tucker was hurt so Alex Wong steped in, this dance is a Paso but instead of bulls they are Pirates and it is cool. Jenna was flicking that dress all over the place. Okay Okay I get that the judges saw this awesome dance during rehearsals, but that shouldn't count, Jenna should have had to do a solo like the other girls. I just don't get why they keep saving her and McKenzie every week.  With that being said, this is my top 2 routine of the night....Alex freaking Wong may have something to do with it. Mary said the were blazing up on the stage. Kenny said Jenna attacked it and she it at the top for him. Nigel said commended Jean Marc on the clever pirate paso idea. He also said Jenna was brilliant and that this was a preview to come next week, with all the couples breaking up and everyone dancing with a different All Star each week. Can't wait.

 

McKenzie & Paul- Contemporary by Mandy Moore. Song "Edge of Glory" by Lady Gaga. McKenzie fact- she makes funny faces, yeah we all do zzzzz, next. Paul is a nail biter.  This dance was very pretty and graceful.  The judges give another standing O. I mean it was great but I just can't connect with McKenzie, i just don't know what it is.  Nigel compliments them on breathing with the routine and can't wait to see Paul with an All Star. Mary said they melted and oozed across the stage.  Kenny said they had such a soulful connection and Paul has a fire in his soul for dance, he can really feel his passion.

 

Amy & Fik-shun-Viennse Waltz by Jean Marc Genereux. Danced to that twilight song "1,000 years". Amy fact-hums when she eats, cute. Fik-shun fact-he can and will sleep anywhere.  The dance represents their last dance as a couple, saying goodbye to each other. Awwww I'm gonna miss this pairing. Cat makes a snarky comment about them being like Edward and Bella not Kstew and Rob hehe love her. Mary is fighting back tears, she says the footwork was a little sloppy but she doesn't care.  She loves seeing fik-shun get better and better and Amy just glided across the stage. Kenny loves watching them and says these two will not be going anywhere (ouch Malece) Nigel to glad to see a different side to them. He thought Amy was beautiful and Fik-shun is always growing.

 

Jasmine & Aaron-Hiphop by Nappytabs (yay!) Danced to some 2 chains song that was tolerable. Jasmine fact- her dancing alter ego is Monae, kinda like Beyonce is Sasha Fierce or something. Aaron fact- he is a party animal and he DJ's in vegas, and I still find him so cute.  In this dance, Aaron is a cowboy and Jasmine is a gold digger.  Again another awesome routine and a standing O from the judges, man this competition is great. Kenny said they are two smoking guns and people are going to be fighting to work with them after this show. Nigel said Jasmine killed it, her hips were all over the place, nailed it.  Mary was blown away, said Aaron attacked it.  I love these 2 but I am excited to see Aaron dance with someone knew, no offense to Jasmine.

 

Top 6 minus Tucker, Top 5 guys dance a NappyTabs group number.  There is a huge tug of war rope and this dance symbolizes the struggles in relationships, afraid of commitment.  This was very cool and masculine. At the end, the guys jumped down to the audience and the girls in the front row go nuts. Judges call out Alan because he needs to be looser (see ya buddy) and Paul, who's spin was fabulous. They also said Aaron's solo in the middle was great.  Alan basically gets the good bye speech from the judges.

 

Top 6 girls dance is a Mandy Moore routine. Based on the Fountain of youth, I think??  This was very beautiful. And one last standing ovation from the judges, seriously, we only just got to the top 10 and they are already standing for almost every dance. It's going to be a great rest of the season. The judges don't call anyone out saying this is the best top 6 girls this show has had, no weak link.

 

Elimination- Nigel said all 4 dancers danced their butts off tonight in their solos, but Malece and Alan are out.  I'm sad, I loved Malece. I just don't understand why Jenna and McKenzie are always in the bottom but the judges are always saving them. I just don't get it, whats go great about them, obviously America doesn't either. I hope Mckenzie and Jenna are both in the bottom and they HAVE to choose.

 

My top dance tonight- Jas & Aaron's nappytabs......... and Jenna's Pirate Paso. (dang it lol)

My favorite dancers- Amy, Fik-shun, Aaron, and Haley.

 

Who I think is going home next week....Tucker and McKenzie.

SYTYCD- Top 14

Welcome Back! This week they are narrowing it down to the Top 12.  The opening number was very good,  it was very tribal and animalistic. Sonya and Dimitry choreographed it so of course it was good. Malece had the showcase, swinging above. Cat comes out wearing a soft pink/peach dress and her hair pulled up, not bad. But the dark makeup needed to go. That dark lipstick did not go well with the pink dress.  She's still lovely, but she has some bad news......Another dancer down. Curtis has hurt his shoulder and can not dance tonight. Pretty sure he is a goner.  That's 2 guys who have had to leave due to injury's, what are they doing to them? lol. Anna Kendrick is the guest judge and I fall more in love with her every time I see her, and tonight is no exception.  Really showed how weak of a judge Carly Rae Jespen was last week, sorry! and I love her too but it's true.

 

Ok on to the bottom dancers.  The Bottom 3 girls are Jasmine (what?!), Alexis(duh) and McKenzie(no shocker).  The Bottom 3 guys are Alan, Curtis and Nico.....called it!  The judges say they are not going to save any guys right off the bat and they will not be dancing for their lives, which I assume they've already made up their mind to send the injured Curtis home who just so happened to be in the bottom.  But for the girls, on the other hand, is different. They are going to save a girl and that is Jas.....wait what? McKenzie?!? Again?? How many times are they going to save her? The judges say they had to save Eliana (the winner from last season) a bunch. I don't remember THIS many, but then again she isn't the worst dancer.  Anyways, Jasmine and Alexis have to do solo's, and you can imagine how they go. Alexis is the tapper and we've seen her solos a bunch already too.  This is Jasmines first time in the bottom so her solo came off new and fresh, and those legs!! ugh.  Unless Jasmine totally butchers her routine with Aaron later, Alexis is absolutely going home.

 

A short segment on National Dance Day that was last Saturday the 27th, and yes I shook by booty too....but completely unrelated.  I hear that All-Stars Twitch and Allison are engaged! How did I not know they were even dating?! HipHop unites with Contemporary, I bet Nigel loves this.....a future SYTYCD baby?!? NappyTabs were never contestants.

 

Jenna & Tucker- HipHop by Luther Brown.  I was excited for an energetic hiphop starting the show off, but will these two pull it off? I don't see them having a lot of swag. In this dance, there are huge speakers and they are supposed to be tearing it up in the club. I thought it was good, not great, not horrible but Nigel begged to differ.  He said he didn't believe their characters, and that he will forget this routine by the end of the night and that's not a bad thing, ouch!  Mary thought they attacked it but it was not their strong suit, though Jenna was better than Tucker. Anna said they had lots of personality and are lovable. Will Nigel be right and voters forget all about this dance??

 

Alexis & Nico- Contemporary by Sonya Tayeh.  This dance is about a breakup and Alexis can't let go.  Alexis does a stationary running in place move, all this talk of running and breakups have me thinking about The Bachelorette from last night(Holy Crap Brooks!)  This dance was really good, so much emotion, watch out Jasmine.  Mary said she could feel the desperation, especially during that run move, Spectacular. Anna is sad that these two are in danger of going home tonight and loved their complexity, even in that stare they gave each other. Nigel says Alexis found a deepness in her soul.

 

Haley & Curtis/Leonardo- Tango by Miriam and Leonardo. Since Curtis is hurt, Haley gets to dance with a pro, oh darn right. This was so good! So Mesmerizing. Finally Haley isn't being held back by her partner. (deja vu with Malece and Jade, though Curtis isn't that bad) oK Curtis isn't that bad and he was starting to grow on me but I think Haley would be better with a stronger partner even if they may be dating in real life, sorry she can do better. Haley is moving up in my book every week....she may be in my top 3 now. Mary is on her feet, she was very impressed.  Anna says Haley was kind of cast as the "sexy" one, but she's been seeing her emotional side each week instead, showing some depth....that is until tonight, She was sooo sexy. Anna says ""If I could have your body for just one day I swear......I could do anything! I could end world hunger" lol can we be BFF's now please?  Nigel loved this routine as well.

 

McKenzie & Paul- Jazz by Sonya Tayeh.  She says this is supposed to be sultry and sexy......and boy was it sexual.  Especially that head to crotch move.  I liked this routine. Nigel doesn't understand why McKenzie is in the bottom every week, she's in his top 3 every week and the voters must be jealous.  No Nigel that's not it, she just doesn't have personality! you know, that thing you praise Fik-Shun and Amy so much for and scold Jade and Bluprint for not having.  I mean McKenzie's a great dancer, that ass is amazing, but I just don't connect with her....when she's dancing or even in the video packages. Mary says she hasn't missed a step yet. Anna says her characters have been so pretty and beautiful in the past and that she got to show her powerful, seductress side tonight.  McKenzie might finally be safe next week........or not, because we are jealous : )-

 

Jasmine & Aaron- Contemporary by Justin Giles. In this dance, Jasmine is supposed to be a tree and Aaron is stealing her last apple.  The apple is the focal point here as you are just watching and waiting for it to get dropped. But it doesn't.  This dance was good but it was not great.  It's been a couple weeks since this power couple has had an amazing routine (last week they had the dreaded quickstep), maybe that's how Jasmine ended up in the bottom, hope they get a better routine next week. I would like to see them so the Paso....or even tap! We never see Aaron tap......unlike Alexis. Mary loved it but said the apple was distracting but she also said jasmine made the apple look as though it was a part of her body. Anna says Jasmine has sooo much grace, that she could probably watch her eat a bowl of cereal (her witty one liners are cracking me up!) She says she has also been rooting for Aaron since the beginning, oh yeah, I forgot he almost didn't make the season!! That would have been a travesty, can't imagine the show without him.  She also wants a piggy back ride from him later, tell me about it girl!  Nigel tells some long story about a stump, and compliments their amazing partnership.

 

Amy & Fik-Shun- HipHop(yes) by Christopher Scott. In this routine, Amy is a waitress and Fik-Shun is hitting on her.  Their dances are always cute and fun and entertaining, even when Amy fell and busted her butt on one of the restaurant props. Seriously why so much? 3 sets of tables and chairs, trays, glasses, water, bill fold, and the wash cloth she slipped on.  This is a dance not a movie. No wonder she tripped. Justin got called out for using a distracting apple, this choreographer should too. Anyways, Amy pops right back up, gives a silly opps face to Fik-Shun and keeps on moving.  Heck if I hadn't seen one of the chairs go flying I may not have even noticed because she bounced up so quick. Anna says not only is Amy her favorite dancer, she is also her favorite person after seeing that tumble.  Nigel says they are always great and I believe even said they have been the top vote getters all season! He also gave them good advice- they are both so cute but kinda come across as the same goofy character at times, they need to distinguish themselves a little from one another.  Mary puts them on the Hot Tamale Train.

 

Malece & Alan- Salsa by Season 5's Jonathan Platero.  There are a ton of flips and spins but Alan has no problem with tiny pixie Malece because this is his specialty.  He's not going to drop her like her partner did back in Vegas. This routine was so fast and explosive, Malece was out of breathe my the end. Anna wants them to make a baby hahaha.  I liked this routine but I'm afraid Alan is forgettable.

 

 

This week there are 2 additional filler/group dances. I don't really pay attention here, sorry. I do know one was about teen bullying.

 

My Top Dancers- Amy, Malece, and Hailey.  Fik-shun, Aaron, and Paul.

 

My Bottom 3 girls- Jenna, McKenzie and Jasmine

My Bottom 3 guys- Tucker, Nico and Alan.

 

Next week Haley will be paired with Nico, not sure if that's a good or bad thing.

SYTYCD-Top 14

Welcome back, that week off seemed like a long time right?  The opening number is by Stacey Tookie and it's alright. Everyone is all in red, Jasmine is the focal point in a red gown. Where is Fik-Shun? wait there he is, pheeewww, got worried for a second. Everyone rips off the red clothes to reveal grey drab clothes underneath. Jasmines gown goes whisking away by ropes from the ceiling, did they not want to wrinkle it? Hang Immediately! This routine was ok, not as great as previous openers.

 

Cat comes out in a white and yellow shift dress, very pretty!  Carly Rae Jespen is the guest judge, her Call Me Maybe song was my guilty pleasure all last summer, couldn't get enough of it even though it was EVERYWHERE lol.  She is super cute, bright red hair and pale complexion, she's Canadian ay!  While I love her, I do not think she was a great judge. Was she ever a dancer? I do know she was on Canadian Idol. Anyways, the Emmy nominations were announced this week, and SYTYCD received a lot.  Cat is nominated for hosting, Travis Wall, NappyTabs and Stacy Tookie are all nominated for their routines. Even the lighting designer is nominated, which is highly deserved! Their lighting is the best on TV.

 

Time to reveal who is in the bottom-  Girls are Mariah, McKenzie and Jenna- who the judges immediately save. The Bottom guys are Alan, Bluprint and Curtis, the judges don't save any of the guys right off the bat, they are all in danger.  Man, I called this bottom group last week, everyone except McKenzie who I thought would be Alexis.  McKenzie's contemporary solo is first, it's pretty but kind of a snoozefest.  Mariah krumps next and I'm 99% sure she is going home tonight, unless McKenzie just completely bombs are routine this week. Alan's solo is a paso doble and it's manic without a partner, he swings his cape around in a frenzy. Curtis' tap solo is ok, and BluPrints animation is always cool but he's getting boring to me, I hope it's him going home.

 

Oh darn, I missed the National Dance Day segment......... Now on to the routines! Oh and each contestant tells us something we don't know about them.

 

Alexis & Nico- Jive by Tony and Melanie.  Alexis is a 3 time Olympic medalist in tap, holy crap!  Nico loves soccer and sports.  Their Jive was ok, did they mess up there at the end? Nigel must have noticed it because he said it got clunky towards the end.  They will be in the Bottom next week.

 

Jenna & Tucker- Contemporary by Travis freaking Wall. Jenna loves to bake and Tucker loves to dress up in drag, I mean costumes.  This routine involved Jenna hanging from straps from the ceiling while dancing with Tucker. Kinda like an aerial trapeze. This was Beautiful!!! No wonder they saved Jenna immediately, they must have seen this shit during rehearsals.  Mary is all Lord have Murphy! hehe  She is crying and is barely able to get out the woot woot for the Hot Tamale Train. Nigel says this is why Travis is nominated every year.  I liked Tucker this week, I flip flop between him and Nico- one week one sucks and the other is great ,and then vice versa the next week. They are the same person to me basically.

 

Mariah & Bluprint- Jazz by Brian Freeman. song by Zedd and Ellie Goulding.  Mariah used to be a cheerleader growing up, really!?! Bluprint is a pencil drummer.....so much personality in this one folks! I didn't like this routine, it was Jazz but very HipHoppy and they should have nailed it.  I though they were out of sync in a few spots and Bluprint almost dropped her at the end (bye bluprint) Carly called him out on the flub.  Nigel and Mary kinda liked it actually but thought the 2nd half was weak. Mary even said she thought they were in sync, really? ok like for 5 seconds. I really think these two are goners tonight.

 

Malece & Alan-HipHop by Dave Scott.  Malece is 5'2" 98lbs and girl can eat! Sounds like me, I love her even more. Alan says he is a cry baby hahaha. This routine was so good! Or I should say Malece was, she was sexy and light on her feet, but still got deep and gritty. Twerkin Tinkerbell hahaha.  The judges rave about Malece, but not Alan. He just couldn't keep up with her.  And a HUGE thank you to the judges for calling out Alan's horrible pants, I know he doesn't get to decide, but still I hate the saggy dirty diaper look, not sexy. This routine is top and bottom for me, Malece is on fire but I think Alan will be in the bottom next week.

 

Hailey & Curtis- Contemporary.  Hailey is a beauty queen-Kansas City Miss Teen USA. Curtis is tall so he likes to play basketball.  There is a 15 foot ladder they dance on and at first I was worried they would stay on it the whole time, but no they broke away and used the whole stage.  Of course Hailey was beautiful and Curtis may have saved himself here, just because he wasn't as bas as Bluprint or Alan.  Cat has some juicy gossip, she heard these 2 were dating! what!! they blush and mumble, finally Curtis said he took her out on a sushi date to work on their chemistry. Cut to Dad in audience who does NOT look happy, hahahaha.  Nigel scolds Curtis on his shoulders and his solo, uh oh maybe he is going home, before BluPrint though?? I don't think so. The judges of course loved Haley.

 

Amy & Fik-shun- Jazz by Tyce Diorio. Amy is 1 of 4 girls but she is her daddy's tomboy. Fik-shun does Tae Kwon Do hiiiiiiiiyaaaaa!! In this routine they are supposed to be hobo's. Hobo Jazz- only our Tasty Oreo. Of course they rocked this routine, can they just go ahead and both win??  I don't know which one to watch when they dance, I have to go back and watch it twice, oh darn. Nigel says they are the couple to beat. And that they should name the royal baby Fik-Shun, I knew these Brits couldn't go this whole episode without bringing up the royal baby!

 

McKenzie & Paul- HipHop by Dave Scott.  Mckenzie looooves her some James Franco and thinks Paul looks like him, watch out! Paul loves art and he can draw his ass off. This routine is about photographer Paul trying to get model McKenzie to break out of her shell.  I thought it was good but Malece would have done it better than McKenzie, Paul was very sexy though. Nigel is speechless, he thought it was the sexiest dance of the night.  He said he is driving the Hot Tamale Train to pick them up whether Mary likes it or not, of course she does.  McKenzie isn't going anywhere, BYE Mariah.

 

Jasmine & Aaron- The Dreaded Quickstep. Dun Dun Dunnn. Jasmine says she used to be a tomboy as a kid and even asked people to call her Zack, hmmm. Aaron comes from a musical family and loves to sing and make music.  This dance is crazy fast and upbeat so I hoped tapper Aaron would nail it, loved his Alcide stank face. Judges liked it, was it the best dance of the night? no. Are they in danger of going home next week? hell no!

 

Ok who's going home? Mariah and Bluprint, shocker!! LOL.  Mariah knew she was out and was already crying before they announced it.  They were good dancers, but definitely the weakest here.

 

My Top Routines/Dancers tonight- Amy & Fik-shun, Jenna & Tucker, and Malece (w/o Alan)

 

My predictions for the bottom next week. Girls- Alexis, McKenzie and maybe Haley. Guys- Curtis, Alan and Nico.

SYTYCD- Top 16

Welcome back!  This week we narrow it down to the Top 16. The opening number is a jazz routine by Christopher Scott and Sonya Teyah. The song was 'Pretty Face' by Soley. I'm guessing it was about volcanic sacrifice?? There was a big mountain structure that they danced on and jumped into/landed on a hidden cushion behind it. Malece (that air twirl!) and Aaron stood out to me in this group number.

 

Cat comes out in a little black dress, a much safer choice than last week. It is a classic look but I do like it when she takes chances.  She announces that someone is missing, who? I didn't even notice in the opening group dance!  Oh it's Jade! oh darn, but he is hurt, he has torn his meniscus.  That sucks, but does this mean Carlos comes back??  Thought Jade should have left instead of him anyways.  Cat doesn't say, but there is other good news, the format has changed! Since there was such a public uproar about eliminating them at the start of the show, they are going back to cutting them at the end, good.  Erin Andrews (ESPN, DWTS) and Paula Abdul (AA) are the guest judges, guess they needed 2 since Paula hardly ever makes any sense? And seriously.....Who's dancing with Malece??

 

They will be announcing who is in the bottom right now though, and they still have to "Dance for their lives" but don't hear the results till the very end, taking this weeks routine into consideration too.
The Bottom 3 Girls are- Jasmine, Jenna, and Alexis. 
The Bottom 3 guys- Bluprint, Curtis, and Jade........since he is hurt anyways the judges are letting him go now.  The Judges don't automatically save any of the girls, they will all have to dance and wait.
 

Alexis taps to Otis Redding's "Tenderness" it was kinda boring, zzzz.

Jasmine dances contemporary to Jazmine Sullivan's "10 seconds" it was good, not great, I miss her wild hair.

Jenna dances ballroom/salsa-ish to Jessie J's "Wild" it was good but she does a weird mouth chewy thing that distracts me.  At this point I have no idea who's going home, maybe Alexis??

 

Okay, on to the routines!!

 

Amy & Fik-shun go first. Paso Double with Jean Marc, danced to "Tactical Dominance" by Jack Trammell.  The Paso is usually danced as the guy as the bull and the girl as the matador/cape, this time they will both be bulls, both dominate. Interesting spin on it. They are dressed in Matrix-ish all black outfits.  This cute little duo looked so serious, they couldn't rely on their bubbly personalities this time, but they didn't need them! This dance was great! I loved it, I love them! Erin said Fik-shun needs to tame that Beast...aka Amy lol. They are the couple to beat but that puts a big target on their back so watch out and keep it up. Paula- blah blah blah.

 

Jasmine & Aaron- Broadway with Spencer Liff. Aaron is a detective and Jasmine is a spirit of the victim.  Another awesome routine!! I find it hard to take my eyes off Aaron, he's so graceful but masculine, fascinating. Erin loved Jasmines legs, those things do go on for miles!   Paula actually gave some actual feedback here for broadway, too bad I still tuned her out.

 

McKenzie & Paul- Contemporary with new choreographer Lindsay Nelko. danced to "Today" by India Menzel. This dance was about terminal illness. It was good, but I wasn't reduced to tears like Mary was. Paula forgot Paul's name and called him Alan, oops. But I think that's Paul's problem, he's forgettable. Even though this routine was beautiful, I think Paul might be in the bottom.

 

Jasmine & Alan- Jazz with Sean Cheesman, danced to "Veins" by Charlotte Martin. They are supposed to be royalty.  It was ok, the judges liked it.  They said they could of had more fun with it, I agree, it was kinda boring.  I really miss Jasmine's big hair, maybe that's what makes her stand out so well.  If she makes it tonight, I'm afraid they may be in the bottom next week again.

 

Jenna & Tucker-HipHop with new choreographers Keone and Mari Madrid, danced to Michael Jackson's "Dangerous". This was a slower hiphop routine, it felt more like a Jazz routine. It was ok, I thought Jenna looked a little stiff and Tucker is just meh to me.  The judges liked Jenna though.

 

Malece & WHO THE HELL IS DANCING WITH MALECE?!?!?!- It is All-Star Marco from season 8. Hell yes!! Finally she has a real partner. What? Not fair you say?? She was partnered with Jade, oh and dropped on her head in Vegas. She deserves it.  They had Contemporary w/ Sonya Tayeh. This routine was everything I hoped it would be, so glad Malece finally gets a time to shine.  She gets a standing ovation from the judges (and room) and Sonya was even out dancing in the aisle! That's how good it was. Erin said she looks like a tiny floating fairy, and Nigel said she has really matured in front of his eyes (not creepy at all sir)

 

Haley & Curtis- Samba with Jean Marc, danced to Club de Beluges.  Haley is definitely the sexiest one on this show, and the Judges loved her.  Curtis on the other hand needs to step up his game....no pun intended for the tapper. (Aaron is also a tapper..and look how much better he is, no contest) I think Curtis will be in the bottom next week.

 

Alexis & Nico- Jazz with Spencer Liff, danced to Nina Simone "I put a spell on you". Alexis is hypnotizing Nico. This was sexy and fun, and a kiss at the end! Nico earned some points in my book here. The Judges loved it and Mary was mesmerized, Nigel said "At least it kept Mary quiet for once!" hahaha SERIOUSLY! Mary is just too much sometimes. Nico will be safe but I just don't think Alexis has the fan base.

 

Mariah & Bluprint-HipHop with Luther Brown, danced to MIA "Bring the noize". This is a new couple, both of their partners where eliminated last week. I was really excited to see these two perform in their area of expertise.  But I didn't think it was very good especially compared to Amy & Fik-shuns hiphop routine last week.  The judges wanted more from Bluprint but they liked Mariah.  Sorry, I think these two will be in the bottom.

 

Ok now to find out which girl is going home tonight. Jenna- the judges and choreographers were unanimous.......she is safe. Alexis- choreographers say she forgets steps easily and has to be repeatedly reminded, ouch that has got to sting. Jasmine- they see self doubt in her, which she shouldn't have b/c she is a great dancer.  After that critique I was sure Alexis was going home, but nope Jasmine and hair are out!  I'm said, this is the Blindfold dance girl!

 

My Favorite Routines tonight- Amy & Fik-shun, Jasmine & Aaron, and Malece! I don't think there is any way they will be in the bottom.

 

My bottom 3 girls prediction- Alexis, Mariah and Jenna

 

My bottom 3 guys prediction-  BluPrint, Curtis, and Alan (who will be paired with Malece since they both lost partners. If Alexis would have just went home, she would have been paired with Nico. sigh.)

 

What did you think? Who were your favorites tonight? Are you glad they moved the elimination back to the end of the show? Talk to you next week!

SYTYCD-Top 18

Welcome back! We still have the Top 20 with us, 2 are going home tonight though.  The opening number is mesmerizing, looks like it's from Wade Robinson but it's actually from Tyce Diorio.  They all look like ghosts in historical costumes, there's a bed they jump and flip from. Very Beautiful.  Cat Deeley comes out in a weird outfit.  The top is kind of a tube top with two panels coming down the front, with her stomach and sides showing, it almost looked like a #. The skirt was colorful and had her hair in a braid updo. Not her best look but it's Cat.  Christina Applegate is the guest judge and I love her, she is a dancer too and has really great advice for everyone. 

 

Change-up! This season they are going to be eliminating the bottom dancers at the beginning on the show but they still have to dance with their partners to the routine they learned all week....for nothing.  Dang, a petty dancer could really screw their partner over here, screw you I just got cut, good luck with your dance.  I know most of the dancers are to professional for that but it could happen.  Fox should have never gotten away with the separate Elimination Show, this is just makes no sense now. 

 

Ok so the Bottom 3 girls are-

McKenzie- She had the dread Viennese Waltz, a boring dance but the judges are not losing her yet!

Mariah- The female crumper- Had the Jive last week and it wasn't great.

Brittany- She had Tribal Jazz with BluPrint last week, it wasn't bad, but I had a hard time remembering her.

 

The Bottom 3 guys are-

Alan- He danced the blindfold dance last week! what? I did say he was forgettable, but not bottom worthy.

Jade- The animator, I'm not surprised.  Malece would get a new partner if he went home, darn : )-

Carlos- Did the Jive with Mariah last week, not surprising.

 

My predictions were kinda right but I kept them in couples, not individual votes. My picks were Mariah & Carlos, Alexis & Nico, and McKenzie & Paul, with the judges immediately saving McKenzie.

 

The judges do in fact save McKenzie and Alan, the rest have to dance for their lives.

 

Mariah goes first, she crumps to a Waka Flaka rap song.  She has a lot of energy and she's fun to watch, she had me dancing along. Brittany is next, she is a ballroom dancer and looks like she does some salsa. She does not have the energy Mariah did so I think she's done.

 

Now it's the 2 guys. Carlos dances to Radioactive by Imagine Dragons. Wow! He hits the big beat with an upside down split flip in the air! I got goosebumps. Jade comes out and does some animation to an Alicia Keys song. I'm bored with him, send him home already. I think Carlos blew him out of the water.

 

Results- Going home is Brittany and Carlos!! What? Brittany makes sense but Carlos?? What did Jade do that was so great? Dang it, now Malece is stuck with him another week.

 

Ok now on to this weeks routines-

Haley & Curtis are up first, Jazz by Ray Leeper, danced to "Momma knows best" by Jesse J.  They are in tight, black spandex outfits. I can't stop looking at Haley's long legs but it's all about her butt in this routine. They do a sexy butt move and wow Holy Booty grab! I loved this routine, fun, sexy, memorable... which is especially important for them being the first routine of the night, just ask Mariah and Carlos from last week. The Judges love it! Cat does a happy dance, hey I do a happy dance! These 2 are safe, but I would like to see Haley paired up with a stronger guy.

 

Jasmine & Aaron- Hiphop by Nappytabs, danced to "Tears in the wind" by Alicia Keys. They are supposed to be exes in this routine, but she always takes him back. I was excited to find out these 2 would be doing a Nappytabs dance, it was good but I don't think as great as it could be. Aaron looks like Alcide from Trueblood sometimes, manly and sexy. I really wanted to love this routine like the judges did. Christina calls them her top couple.

 

Malece & Jade- Bollywood. It was high energy and fun....but that's Bollywood. The Judges liked it, praised Malece, but scolded Jade for not putting his all in his solo earlier. They said he also needs to work on being humble, freaking smile more! Then why did they keep him then? I think they may be in the bottom next week with Malece being saved and Jade finally getting the boot.

 

Alexis & Nico- Contemporary with Stacey Tookey, this is supposed to be a sequel to the Season 7 army routine, danced by Katherine and Robert. This time the soldier is coming home from war. It was good, didn't blow me away. The judges liked it but looooved Nico.

 

Britney & Bluprint- Broadway with Spencer Liff danced to "SShhhhhhh" by Bjork.  This is weird, Britney has been cut but I still found myself watching her instead of BluPrint who is still in the competition. It was ok, judges thought it was ok, told Bluprint that he needs to sell it more, it was broadway for crying out loud! You can be as cheesy as possible.  BluPrint will be in the bottom next week.

 

Jasmine & Alan- The Tango.  Jasmine's big beautiful hair is all pulled back and she kinda lost her magic for me this week, plus I thought her shoulders were a little hunched.  I dunno why I'm being so hard on her, I love her, just not this routine. The Judges Loved it, Christina was on her feet.  They said they had a lot of passion. Nigel was upset Alan was in the bottom this week, he didn't deserve it.

 

McKenzie & Paul- Jazz with Sean Cheeseman, danced to "Mannequin" by Trish.  It is about a mad scientist and his fembot come to life.  I loved this! So sexy!  I can see the McKenzie love now. Nigel said he was so shocked she was in the bottom this week.......I bet she won't next week!! no way.

 

Mariah & Carlos- Contemporary with Stacey Tookey, danced to "Dead in the water" by Ellie Goulding. It's about dealing with memory loss in a partner. This is sooo good! I got goosebumps, that's the second time tonight and both from Carlos.  So sad he is going home tonight, I don't like this format at all! They got a standing ovation from the Judges and entire room.  I thought maybe there was some chance in hell they could change their minds and save Carlos and let Jade go. But nope, see ya buddy.

 

Amy & Fik-Shun- Hiphop with Nappytabs, danced to "After Party" by Dorrough Music. Super excited about this! They are bellhops flirting and having fun while on the job. This was so amazing! Exactly what I was looking for in a Nappytabs routine (sorry Jasmine & Aaron, this is how it's done) This was the best hiphop of the season so far! Fik-Shun is just so much better than the other hiphop/animators Bluprint and Jade. Nigel said if they keep this up, they will be in the finale! Absolutely!!  He must know they had the top votes so something, just saying.

 

Jenna & Tucker- The ChaCha with Dimitry Chaplin (season 2) danced to "I like it like that" by Pete Robinson.  It was ok, tough to follow that last routine.  Judges like it but Nigel said he wanted more from Jenna since this is her genre. These 2 might be in the bottom next week.

 

My Favorite routines this week- Amy & Fik-Shun, Haley & Curtis, and McKenzie & Paul.

 

My Top Girls-

Amy

Haley

Jasmine Mason

Malece

McKenzie

 

My Top Guys-

Fik-Shun

Aaron

and Carlos if he was still here

 

I said it last week and I will say it again, I think the girls are a lot stronger this season. I think Malece and Haley could really shine if they had better partners.

 

My prediction for the bottom girls-

Alexis

Jenna

Jasmine Harper.......or maybe even Malece, Bollywood I don't think brings in a lot of votes.

 

Guys-

Jade

Bluprint

Tucker

 

What do you guys think? Who are your favorites? Who's going home next week? And for crying out loud, what's with this new format?  Talk to you next week!

SYTYCD- Top 20

Finally! The Top 20 performance show!  I love this show and have been watching since it premiered back in 2005. I am no means the best dancer but I can hold my own on the dance floor, I took dance as a kid and wish I would have stuck with it. Anyways, here are my favorite from each season

 

1- I think Melody should have won over Nick, but they were best friends in real life so either

2- I loved Benji this season but now I only have 2 words. Travis. Wall.

3- I loved Sabra too (whatever happened to her?) but Neil was just so beautiful to watch.

4- Can you believe Twitch didn't win this season? Joshua was amazing but no Twitch.

5- My favorite was Kayla (that addiction dance!) but she was not a fan favorite for some reason. She reminds me of Candice Accola from the Vampire Diaries

6- Kathryn was the best dancer this season but fan favorite krumper Russell won.

7- Lauren was my favorite from the beginning, she was just so spunky.

8- Melanie was great, but I loved Tad, so entertaining.

9- I loved Tiffany, the winner Eliana was fabulous, but I connected better with Tiff.

 

Ok now to this season.  I usually watch the audition shows but they make you attached to dancers then they never make it past round 1 in Vegas, then there are others that I always see in the background that never get any screen time.  So I will start fresh with the Top 20 since we have been officially introduced to everyone.

 

That opening number!! Holy cow that was amazing and I was not expecting it at all. They should do that every week!  Choreographed by Nappytabs "On the Ritz". It started outside the studio, all the contestants dancing around as the camera pans back inside. The dancers take turns in the spotlight in front of the camera as it meanders it's way through the backstage rooms towards the stage.  All-Stars such as Twitch make guest appearances as well as the judges (Nigel animating!) (Mary dancing being dipped by Jason Gilkison!) and other choreographers, even Travis Wall sashays by in sunglasses and a feather boa, he can do no wrong. All the contestants make it on stage, here comes the 1 and only Cat Deeley, and scene. So Good! Rewind!!

 

I love me some Cat Deeley. Her name! Those legs! ugh, I bet we would be great friends lol.  She is definitely one of my girl crushes (Jennifer Aniston, Kate Beckensale, just to name a few) Cat is wearing a gold sequins long sleeve romper. I love it, the more sparkle the better.  Wayne Brady is the guest judge tonight, yay! He's so funny, I'm glad they are bringing back "who's line is it anyway" (with Aisha Tyler as the host!) Wayne Brady, Colin Mockery, and Ryan Stiles are improv geniuses, so most of Wayne's one liners were pretty witty tonight.

 

Mariah and Carlos went first.  They had the Jive with Jason Gilkison, danced to "Get it right" by Fantasia.  I like Mariah, she is a krumper but has a very sexy side. I like Carlos too, he is a contemporary dancer with a ton of personality. But I was not a fan of this dance and Mariah looked very weak compared to all the other women. The most memorable thing about this dance was the bright yellow outfits.  The Judges thought it was too frantic, I agree.  I like them and I hope this doesn't send them home next week : (

 

Jasmine Mason and Alan were 2nd. They had Contemporary with Travis Wall, danced to "Can't help falling in love" by Ingrid Michaelson.  This was a beautiful dance and oh, they were blindfolded!! If in fact they could not see anything through those blindfolds, this was one the most incredible pieces I've ever seen! That trust fall! and it's only week 1, Travis Wall is a beast.  Jasmine is one of my front runners, I love her face and that hair! She is so beautiful to watch.  Alan is a great dancer as well but he's forgettable. apparently he's the one who's brother also auditioned but got cut so Alan could make it.  These two aren't going anywhere.

 

Malece and Jade were 3rd. They had Jazz with Travis Wall (back to back routines!) danced to "Silver Screen" by Felix da Housecat.  Cute, little blond pixie Malece has been my favorite since her auditions and I would have been so sad if she would have really gotten hurt when she was dropped on her head in Vegas.  Jade is alright, he just comes off cold, and his partner called him out for sucking in Vegas. So I was disappointed when I saw they were paired up. But I was pleasantly surprised by their dance.  Malece looked grown and sexy, and Jade even smiled a little bit! I really hope they are not in the bottom, but I still wouldn't mind Malece getting a better partner : \

 

Jenna and Tucker were 4th. They had Broadway by Tyce Dioro (Tasty Oreo) danced to "That's All" by Kevin Spacey(!)  Jenna is originally a ballroom dancer so she is naturally sexy, and those blue eyes with the dark hair, gorgeous.  Tucker is a tall, blond contemporary dancer.  This routine was good but it doesn't stand out to me, all I remember is laundry and a clothing line.  I think these two are fan favorites and are safe.

 

Brittany and Bluprint were 5th. They had Afro Jazz with Sean Cheesman danced to "Drumming Circle" by Professor Trance.  Bluprint is a member of a little dance group called Dragonhouse, along with Fan favorite Cyprus from last season.  I have not been a big fan of BluPrint, he's great at what he does but he does not have the personality of Cyprus. That said, he danced his ass off in this routine, maybe even better than Brittany. It was very tribal and gritty.  I think they will be safe this week, but might not go far.

 

Alexis and Nico were 6th. They had Hip Hop with Christopher Scott danced to "last time" by Labrinth.  Alexis is a tapper and Nico is contemporary with the sexy mom (Ay Papi!) This was not a great hiphop number, and the sunglasses looked silly.....especially after the freaking blindfolds! I don't think Alexis is nearly as strong as the other women and may be going home, Nico I think has a bigger fan base.  Maybe one day he will be paired with Malece once their partners are eliminated. I'm calling it.

 

Makenzie and Paul were 7th. They had the dread Viennese Waltz by Jason Gilkison dance to "I'm with you" by Avril Lavigne. Another forgettable routine, I remember an umbrella. But that sometimes happens with the painfully slow Viennese Waltz.  I don't think the judges (especially Mary) would let Makenzie go this soon but cute Armenian Paul might be another story.

 

Jasmine Harper and Aaron were 8th. They had Jazz with Sonya Tayeh danced to "Bottom of the River" by Delta Rae.  Sonya's routines are always kooky and great and this did not disappoint. I had no idea these two were so tall! Cat was soo cute "I feel normal again next to them"  Jasmine really got my attention this week and it's so nice to have some beefy man candy this season with Aaron.  Those lifts! they are so strong, so different than some of these dainty little dancers. I'm not saying that's necessarily better, just nice to see diversity.  These two are going far.

 

Haley and Curtis were 9th. They had "seductive" Hiphop with Christopher Scott danced to "Go" by Delilah.

This routine had lamps and hanging lights as props.  The judges LOVED this but I thought it was ok. Haley looked sexy as hell though, and Curtis just looked stoned.  Nowhere near the best hiphop

 

Amy and Fik-shun were last. They had Contemporary with Sonya Tayeh danced to "Elsa" by the Valerie Project. I. Love. Fik. Shun.  He is so cute and that smile is infectious and he danced his ass off!  and he's partnered with Amy who is from another planet- Adam Shankman called her being in the Top 20 in her audition!

And then paired with Sonya! This was magic in the making. This dance really reminded me of the "addiction" dance from season 5. This is my favorite couple. Fik-Shun is by far my favorite guy and hiphopper this season, Twitch better watch out : )-

 

What a great first night, this is going to be an insane season.  I do think the girls are a little stronger this season.

 

My Top Girls-

Jasmine Mason

Amy

Malece

Jasmine Harper

Jenna

 

My Top Guys-

Fik-Shun

Aaron

hmmmmm then maybe Tucker, Carlos and Nico? still on the fence with most of the guys.

 

My Bottom 3 couples prediction-

Alexis and Nico

Mariah and Carlos

Makenzie and Paul

with Alexis and Paul going home and Makenzie and Nico as new partners.......Basically the bottom 3 couples (6 dancers) have to "dance for their life" or dance their ass off for the judges to stay. Then the judges will save 2 guys and 2 girls, with the bottom guy and girl going home. If someone's partner is voted off, they get paired up with the other person who lost a partner.

 

Who are your favorites? Who do you think is going home? Were Jasmine and Alan really blind while dancing?

 

Thanks for reading guys! Just my opinion, See you next week!