Before we get to this week’s winners and more Just For Grins contest entries, let’s talk SYTYCD Results Show, shall we?

I was underwhelmed with the opening number. I think Wade spoiled me with his David Bowie opener last week, but this just looked like a lot of prancing about in gold lame to me, with the occasional odd solo thrown in. I did find the Twyla Tharp number really powerful, but given how strong and muscular and tall the woman was, I wish she’d had a like-matched partner, because she was almost too raw and masculine in comparison for the push me-pull you dynamic to be fully believable. But, that said, it was a powerful piece. Can’t say the same for Usher or Bieber, which I ff’d my way through.

So, the first set of results, with Alex, Kent, and Lauren, really showed just how bonded these kids are, and how totally freaked out they are by the magnitude of what they’re trying to accomplish. I thought they were going to either collectively faint or throw up, the stress was so clearly etched in their beings. So it was really rewarding to experience their own crush of relief when they were all announced as safe.

Then, to the surprise of no one, there were three girls in the bottom this week. The only surprise of any level for me was that Alexie landed there along with Melinda and Cristina, and not Ashley. Even more surprising was that, of the three, Melinda wasn’t the one taking a hike. But then, I thought, no, they’e not sending home their only ballroom girl, or their unique tap dancer. So….Alexie, the contempo girl is out. In the bigger picture, it doesn’t really matter, as they’re all going to exit, one after the other, anyway. Lauren might be the last out, but it will eventually come down to the guys. As it should. They are what’s making this the season to watch, and I am thrilled they’re being paired with All Stars so they can push themselves that much harder, and not be dragged down by the female contestants. I wish I loved the girls more, I do…but given the talent we ended up with this season, it’s the guys I’m tuning in for.

Someone made an interesting comment about if we send all the girls home, does that mean the male All Stars will stop appearing on the show. I’m thinking there is no reason you can’t have Twitch and one of the male contestants doing hip hop, etc etc… So, perhaps Pasha will find himself partner-less here in a few weeks, but I’m hoping their not ruling out same-sex pairing in some of the routines, as they’ve done in the penultimate episodes in the past. With this corral of talent, it could spawn some really great performances.

Mostly….I just can’t wait until next week!!

On to Just For Grins… My cousin Di had to get in on the fun, in her own particular way. Love it! Check it out….

Starting the latest Donna Kauffman book….

Then, by the end….

Thanks for the grins, Cuz!! xoxoxo Keep the contest entries coming everyone!

On to the Free Stuff Friday giveaway. Lots o’ entries this week. One winning Blog Babe…. And that would be? Stephanie G!! Woo hoo! Congratulations, Stephanie!! Send me an email with your mailing address and a few choices from my website bookshelf (in case I’m out of your first choice) and I will get your prize in the mail.

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend. See you back here Monday, with more MAC, more Grins, and another Free Stuff Friday contest. In the meantime….you know what to do. DISH! Who goes home next? Did you agree with Alexie going out? Who are your faves?

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