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SO! On to So You Think You Can Dance MAC. Wowza, another really interesting night. I don’t know that it was nearly as strong, across the board, as last week, but we got the six remaining pairs doing two dances each, so plenty of entertainment bang for the buck. Which…not bad for free. 
I’m both bummed and kind of excited to find out that this is their last week paired together. New pairings for the remaining top ten next week. Some pairs will hopefully benefit from this - see below - but some, I’m really torn. Can’t wait!!
Okay, so last night, here we go: First off, I was actually happy to see Tasty Oreo as a judge, as that meant he couldn’t be a choreographer this week. (Seriously.) However, can’t say I’m loving the Amazon queen who replaced him. I like her routines, actually, as I love more traditional Broadway, but I question how good she is at actually instructing. She seems to feel she’s above the mere talents of these poor kids. And it shows. As for Tasty O, he was interesting as a judge.
Overall, I think they were somewhat softer on the kids, although there were some tough criticisms as the night wore on. But Tyce gave constructive advice (if you could understand his meanings) and was otherwise very respectful of the dancers. Which, after this horrifying comments during auditions was actually nice to see. Not my fave guest judge (bring back Adam!!) but not bad.
Ok, so first out the gate we had Melissa and Ade doing disco and I’m shocked to say that since Doriana, Mistress of the Dark, has sped things up, it has really made this a genre I’m enjoying! Who knew? I think the two did a great job. Possibly not as huge a fave as the Brandon/Janette routine, but that one was tough to beat. Their second dance was a waltz, which was well done, but these guys going first…not sure how memorable a night it was for them. Could they be in trouble? They’re all doing superb jobs now, so its’ not a matter of sending home a lesser dancer or couple at this point…it’s all in what’s the most memorable, and I’m not sure this was it. I think these two will do fine split up - they made a good team, but I think they’d shine individually with anyone.
Going second in both rounds…Kayla and Kupono. I wish they’d been slated later as they were in trouble last week. They got a Mia routine that I thought was very well done - wish it had been theirs second one. Of course, they nailed it last week and ended up bottom three, so who knows. Their second routine was the Broadway and they were cute, but didn’t hit it hard enough. The judges got that one right. Could they be in trouble again? If they make it, I think Kayla for sure will benefit from a better pairing. Love to see her with Branden.
Next was Jason and Catilyn - fun fox trot, though very over praised for me. Their second dance by Mandy Moore was imminently more watchable and memorable, but I’m not sure it will save them from bottom three. I think Jason is in the most trouble this week, and though I’d like to see Caitlyn with another partner…she might be as well. This is another pair that will most likely benefit from being split up, especially Caitlyn if she makes it through.
God, poor Jeanine and Phillip - who on earth thought a Russian folk dance was going to help them out? I mean, there wasn’t much more they could have done with it. Jeanine was brill as always, but yikes, show! Their second routine was a fun jive that even Phillip did a good job with, despite a slip or two. I don’t know if they’ll be bottom three (half the teams will be, so it’s a tough call) but I seriously doubt Jeanine is going anywhere if they are. Phillip…not so sure. I love him, but I think he might be in a wobbly position along with Jason. However, Jason would likely go first if they are both there. Another pair I’d like to see split up for Jeanine’s sake, though it might hurt Phillip. I did like these two a lot.
Randi and Evan, the cutie patootie train, were up next. I enjoyed both of their routines, though thought the first one, the NappyTabs preggers hip hop was the more fun of the two. Cute as buttons, those two. Second dance was a rumba that I dont’ think either of them nailed (but Pasha! Anya! Hi!!!) and so could the cutie twosome be in trouble? Hmmm. I do think these two will have a hard time being split up, because it diminishes the cute factor, which is largely what is getting them through. Or at least Evan anyway. Not sure how he’ll do. I think Randi will come through the switch better.
Now…that leaves the wowza da wow wow final couple as Brandon and Janette. Dang. Squared. Again. And really, on initial pairing, I’d have never gotten the power couple vibe from these two, but dayum. Another amazing night. The Argentine tango was ridiculolusly awesome, but matched only by the Wade Robson piece they totally nailed to. the. wall. Love these two and positively hate that we won’t see them dance together again. Have no clue how they’ll fair, but they are defintiely top numero uno for me again this week. Whew!
So, of the six, for me personally in terms of how much I enjoyed watching them tonight, if not always technical skill: I’d put Brandon/Janette at the top. Melissa/Ade in the middle, with Kayla/Kupono and Randi/Evan tied right behind them, leaving Jason/Caitlyn and Philip/Jeanine in the bottom. But wow, other than the top pair, it could really be any of them. In almost all cases, except Ade/Melissa, with the rest of them, the girls are the stronger partners…so while I could see Jason/Phillp/Evan or Kupono easily in the bottom three, with the girls, almost none of them really deserve to go over some of those guys. I’m thinking Caitlyn is the most in danger, however, and I’m betting she leaves, along with Jason.
What say you, Blog Babes?
Tomorrow we have results, and maybe some Top Chef Masters AND the first night of Big Brother, along with the announcement of the winner of this week’s Free Stuff Friday. Pretty decent freebie this week, too, if I may say so. Check out Tuesday’s post to get in on the action. Winner announced right here, and only here, so if you wanna know if you won or not…here’s the place to be.
Same bat time, same bat station.
And now? DISH!! Who’d ya love most? Who’s going home? Who do you want to see paired up? I’m still debating that one…
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