'So You Think You Can Dance': Who's in the Top 10?
Hmm, I might have been hard on Tabitha and Napoleon last night, but their group dance that opens tonight's So You Think You Can Dance -- to White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" -- is great.
After announcing that it is Nigel's 60th birthday, host Cat Deeley asks Nigel about the rumors of a Michael Jackson tribute special. Unfortunately, the music permissions didn't come through, so it's a no. (Though I can't help but think that they are going public with that to try to make someone change their mind!)
Then Cat points out that after this week, the judges don't have a say; viewer votes will determine who goes home.
Then the results begin. The first two couples to hit the stage are Annapolis' Caitlin Kinney and her partner Jason and Brandon and Janette. I can't help but think that this means that Caitlin and Jason are in danger because Brandon and Janette had that show-stopper at the end of last night's show. And .... that's a yes. Caitlin and Jason are in the bottom three, and Brandon and Janette are in the Top 10.
The next two couples called to the stage are Randi and Evan and Jeanine and Phillip. Randi and Evan are safe; Phillip and Jeanine have to get ready for their solos.
Last up are Melissa and Ade and Kayla and Kupono. Kayla and Kupono are safe -- and totally shocked. So that leaves Melissa and Ade joining the others in the bottom three couples.
While the bottom three couples get a change to ready for their solos, we get a preview of the fall season of SYTYCD.
Then, solo time. Caitlin goes cutesy but still showing of a lot of technique, and hopefully some personality too. Speaking of technique, Jason shows some off, too. Last week, they said that Jeanine's solo was the strongest, and she still is pretty strong. Phillip seems much less manic and more controlled than last week's solo. Melissa goes all sporty ballerina on us. Ade's solo is to a song called "Windowdipper" that samples Windows noises (which really freaks me out for a minute). Tyce told him to bring it, and bring it he did.
Mary doesn't want to go try to figure out who is going home.
Kelly Rowland performs, but I fast-forward through most of it. Sorry, Kelly, that's not why I'm here.
I'm here for the results, and here they are.
Nigel says everyone is a good dancer, but they need a Top 10 who are stars. They call Caitlin forward and tell her she is cut. Awww, she cries even before her highlight reel. For the guys, they call Phillip forward and tell him he is unique in what he does, but they've been somewhat disappointed with him in the other styles. He is out, but, Nigel says, "I have secured with the producers that you -- and Caitlin -- will be on the tour." Well, that is some consolation for our local dancer, at least.
What do you think of the results? I didn't envy the judges their duty tonight.
Comments
I thought the results were spot on, of the bottom guys especially. There's no way Ade or Jason were leaving before Philip. Philips last words were touching though. As for the girls, before last week, I would've bet on Jeanine going home, but she proved herself in that solo. From here on, who knows. Brandon is top 4 easy, it's hard to call anything else . . . but if I had too . . . I'd say Kayla, Melissa, & Ade.
Posted by: Rico | July 9, 2009 11:36 PM
I have to be honest and say that this is the first season I've ever watched the show.
Might be curious as to why-why this season, the reason is Jason. I'm really big on supporting locals, and Jason is local [we're both from the same city]. I think it's great that he made it to the top 10, for a minute there I thought he was going to be kicked off.
However, with the girls, I was slightly hoping Caitlin would stick around, but since I didn't favour any of the gals a lot, I didn't have a real preference.
I did think it was cute how Jason hugged her and cried on her shoulder [awww].
Posted by: Joanna | July 10, 2009 3:08 AM
I'm disappointed that Caitlin is gone, but relieved that Michelle is safe. She's my favorite by far. I'd have sent Jeanine home.
On the guy's side, I think Phillip was the correct choice. The other guys were much more versatile.
Posted by: Tony N | July 10, 2009 9:26 AM
I was fine with the results. Of all of the male dancers left, it was pretty obvious that Phillip was the weakest when he was out of his element. He seems like a sweet kid, but that's not enough reason to keep him in the competition ahead of much better dancers. On the women's side, I felt like it was a big toss up. Based on the solos last night, I kind of had a feeling Caitlin would be the one to go. Overall, I am really happy with the top 10. And I can't wait to see the tour this fall.
Posted by: Amy | July 10, 2009 9:31 AM
Tony N--who is Michelle? Do you mean Melissa?
Posted by: Dahlink | July 10, 2009 4:35 PM