'So You Think You Can Dance': Susie, Marquis eliminated
The episode starts with a group hip-hop routine choreographed by Shane Sparks. The dancers do a series of super-fast pops, locks and breaks to "Elevator" by Timbaland featuring Flo Rida. The routine is energetic and fun. Comfort really stands out when she's in the front of the group breaking it down. (This will mean something by the end of the episode.) The routine ends with the group collapsed on the stage; Gev remains in a headstand.
Results time! Several couples receive good news. But as for the bottom three: We learn Chelsea T. and Thayne are in it. The judges were not fans of their performance the night before. Judge Mia Michaels says she is not surprised. "America got it right," she says. (Ouch!)
Will and Jessica appear to think they are going to the bottom three. Are they thinking about their hip-hop routine the night before? The judges showered Will with praise, but they were divided over Jessica. The tension builds. They're safe! Both couples are ecstatic. Host Kat Deeley playfully orders them off the stage.
Time for a commercial and my dinner: a bachelor's steak, aka, a bowl of cereal.
Three couples are on stage after the break. Susie and Marquis are first. The judges hated them the night before. They are in the bottom three. Mary says they had a tough time the night before. "Bring it on!" she shouts to them.
It's down to Comfort and Chris or Courtney G. and Gev. The judges liked Comfort but criticized Chris the night before. Courtney G. and Gev are safe.
Next up is a flamenco dance by two-time contestant Timo Nunez. When his performance ends, all I can think is: "Is that it?" I'm not as impressed as the screaming crowd.
Finally, the solo performances: Chelsea T. dances to "Time is Now" by Moloko. She explodes with each jump, leap and sashay. Thayne dances to "Belief" by Gavin DeGraw. He is also very strong. He does several huge leaps and even a back handspring. Susie dances to "The Anthem" by Pitbull featuring Lil' Jon. Her routine and the song are very Miami, meaning very hot!
Maruquis is next with "Stop and Stare" by OneRepublic. My jaw drops as he performs a series of crowd-pleasing tricks and moves. At the end of the performance, he acknowledges his uncle in the audience. (How nice!) Comfort dances to the old-school hip-hop classic "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa. She really is impressive with her ability to manipulate her body as she pops and locks. Chris dances to "Again" by John Legend. I think he has the weakest solo.
Then, rapper Flo Rida performs "In The Air," which doesn't do anything for me. His backup dancers remind me of an old MC Hammer music video. (That's not good at all.)
After another commerical break, Nigel offers a drawn-out analogy about losing and basketball. (It almost puts me to sleep.)
He then says Susie's out, and that Comfort's dancing in the Shane Sparks routine saved her. Susie's greatest hits roll along, and she thanks the judges for the chance. Now it's time for the men. Nigel compliments Thayne's personality. Nigel says that Marquis did a lot of tricks during his solo and not a lot of dance. Nigel says Chris danced with a lot of passion. Marquis is eliminated. The crowd boos. Marquis tears up. "Thank you. It's just been an awesome road," he says. "I can't wait to keep going down it."
Do you agree with elimination?
Categories: So You Think You Can Dance
Comments
No reason Marquis should have been voted off. Those moves were sick.
Posted by: Eric | June 20, 2008 12:31 AM
No reason Marquis should have been voted off. Those moves were sick.
Posted by: Eric | June 20, 2008 12:31 AM
No I dont agree with Marquis' elimination. They are told to dance for their life..he does and then he's told he's doing tricks?! Remember last season with Neil doing all his 'tricks' and Nigel raving on and on how good he is...what the hell?! I don't even know who that first guy..the one to Marquis' left is...he should have gone!!
Posted by: teesha | June 20, 2008 1:03 AM
I think Marquis was really impressive. I thought that Chris was the weakest of the three.
I'm thinking that the judges based their votes on how the pairs danced the night before. Last week, the judges got rid of Rayven and Jaime. The judges ripped apart their hip-hop performance. I think the judges sort of know who they are going to eliminate even before the contestants "dance for their lives."
It's sad, but I think it is true.
With that said, Marquis should have stayed!!!!
Posted by: John-John Williams IV | June 20, 2008 11:08 AM
I thought Marquis's "dance for his life" was very strong. Thayne's dance seemed to be just a series of "Oh, I think I will do this leap now and then I will do a pirouette". Chris's dance was good, but not as strong as Marquis's. However, the judges do take into consideration not just the DFYL, but their past performances, their audience appeal, and a slew of other factors. Definitely not an easy decision in the face of elimination of one of the three contemporary guys, but in the end, justified. I just never felt Marquis. Maybe he should have been paired with someone else. We'll never know now.
Posted by: SusanKay | June 20, 2008 12:26 PM
I think the judges think that we watch the show for performances like Chris's solo rather than Marquis's solo, they are way off base. Marquis wowed me while Chris bored me. If the judges think that perfomances in the style of Chris are better, then I don't think I'll waste my time watching the show again.
Posted by: Jose Lugo | June 20, 2008 2:45 PM
If the judges think that we watch the show for performances like Chris's solo rather than Marquis's solo, they are way off base. Marquis wowed me while Chris bored me. If the judges think that perfomances in the style of Chris are better, then I don't think I'll waste my time watching the show again.
Posted by: Jose Lugo | June 20, 2008 2:45 PM
I am thoroughly irritated with the elimination I believe that the judges had a biased and lazy opinion when they need to be basing opinions for solos on purely dance talent. Chris' solo did not even compare he did not do anything. The judges truly need to get their acts together if they plan on educating America about dance. If you are reading this Marquis I hope that you know you are the one that deserved to stay and I wish you luck in your future dance endeavors!
Posted by: Vic Baker | June 20, 2008 10:47 PM
I thought for sure Chris was out and was shocked they went with Marquis!
Also, I could rewatch that Shane Sparks group dance about 100 more times. Loved it! I hope he will be doing some of the couples' choreography this year, but I suspect he's too busy with America's Best Dance Crew.
Posted by: sarahkk | June 23, 2008 11:50 PM