'So You Think You Can Dance': Chelsea T., Chris sent home
The episode starts with a group contemporary routine to "The Dance" by Charlotte Martin and choreographed by Mia Michaels. I usually like her routines, but this one seems flat. It reminds me of a trippy Raggedy Ann and Andy with a lot of screaming and an occasional pounding of large wooden poles onto the ground. The routine ends so abruptly that it takes audience members a while to realize they need to clap.
Host Cat Deeley comes out and immediately starts revealing which couples are safe. Chelsea T. and Thayne soon find out that their quickstep the night before isn't enough. They are the first couple in the bottom three. Judge Mary Murphy tells them that they got a really tough dance. She also tells them that the judges will take the contestants' past performances into account when making their elimination decisions.
Comfort and Chris are the second couple to learn they are in danger. Judge Adam Shankman says he's not surprised. He says their routine needed more "abandon" and "acting."
Kourtni L and Matt are the last couple in the bottom three. This decision surprises me, because I feel they danced really well the night before.
A group called Qwest does a spectacular hip-hop routine with a ton of break-dancing. It's really good. Then I realize that Dominic, a contestant from last year, is a member of the group. I like them even more!
It's finally time for the solos. Chelsea T. does her solo to "A Song For You" by Donny Hathaway. She's very strong and all-smiles. Thayne does his to "Always" by Bon Jovi. He makes the most of each section of the stage. Each leap, turn, run and jump eats up another inch of the spotlight. He does a good job. Comfort does her solo to "Just Fine" by Mary J. Blige. She's so quick and powerful; she's a force.
Chris does his solo to "After Tonight" by Justin Nozuka. It's time for him to go. The routine is just blah. There's nothing really noteworthy. Kourtni L. does her solo to "First Door (Live)" by Ani DiFranco. She's such a performer, and she does a good job connecting with the crowd. Several times, she dances to the end of the stage and essentially flirts with the audience. It's good showmanship. Matt does his solo to "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz. He's much more energetic than Chris, which might help him out.
American Idol winner Jordin Sparks is next with a live performance of her new single "One Step at a Time." (Yawn!) I wish she would take a couple steps off the stage. I'm eager to see which contestants will be sent home.
Judge Nigel Lythgoe addresses the women first. He tells them that each has been in the bottom three for the past couple of weeks. (Way to state the obvious!) "You have to realize America is telling you something here," he says. "You've got to find it. Those people standing in front of me have to bring it, or next week you'll be going home."
He immediately tells Chelsea that it is the end of the road. "I feel so privileged," she says. "It was an amazing experience. There is a lot for me to learn still, and there is a lot for me to do still. So, this isn't the end of the road for me."
The guys are next. Nigel says Matt's solo was brilliant. He's safe. He tells Chris that it's time to go. Nigel adds that Thayne and Comfort will be paired up next week.
Chris cries."This has been a dream come true," he says. "To work with you guys, this is crazy ... . Thanks so much for everything."
I can't say I'm really disappointed with either decision. I look forward to the chemistry (or lack thereof) between Comfort and Thayne next week.
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Comments
John-John--it's Cat Deeley, not "Kat."
Although there are enough C/K names on the roster this season to confuse anyone.
Posted by: Dahlink | June 27, 2008 5:14 PM
Thanks for catching that. I changed it. And you're right, there way to many C's and K's this year. How many different ways can you spell Courtney and Chelsea?
Posted by: John-John Williams IV | June 27, 2008 5:20 PM
Not to mention Kherington. And does anyone think Twitch's parents named him that? (They are a great couple, anyway ...)
Posted by: Dahlink | June 27, 2008 7:49 PM
They are a great couple. Their hip hop routine was really good this week. My favorite couple is Katee and Joshua. From their hip hop performance to Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown's "No Air" to their Tyce DiOrio Broadway routine last week, this couple is fantasic. They are so darn impressive!
Posted by: john-john williams IV | June 27, 2008 10:48 PM