Kherington and Gev are Eliminated… - VIDEO
That was a bit of a shock, no? Comfort, who didn’t make the Top 10 is now in the Top 8! Kherington didn’t have a good night on Tuesday, but I assumed she had a fanbase that would pull her through. It turns out Twitch had the fan base, because he avoided the Bottom 4 altogether.
But, I suppose with the viewers finally deciding who goes home, rather than the judges, the results were bound to be turned upside down, no?
I’m still really impressed by Lil’ C. I love his florid language and crazy analogies. He’s a straight shooter whose advice is so good, ya can’t take offense, even when he’s tough. I’m wondering what that little lecture he gave Kherington about taking constructive criticism was all about. She did put on quite the bitch face while facing the judges Tuesday night.
Speaking of Kherington, I’ve said before that I felt she was overrated. She’s a better overall dancer than Comfort, but I have to say Comfort was a better hip-hop partner for Twitch. The judges cut Kherington way too much slack for her middlin’ hip-hop performances.
My fav Gev is gone. But in that crowded field of talented guys, it’s not a surprise.
I’m going to say Comfort will go next week. On second thought, maybe I won’t.
ETA: Thanks to the readers who answered my question about Lil’ C. In a backstage clip during the re-cap, Kherington said, “The judges hate me”. That’s probably what Lil’ C was referring to.
Recap and More Videos, After the Jump…
Group Dance #1- Bollywood! by Nakule - Song: “JBJ” from Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (soundtrack) - VIDEO
Cat Dealy announces the Emmy nominations for Wade Robson, Shane Sparks and Mandy Moore, and for Outstanding Makeup.
Group Dance #2 - The Top 5 girls dance a Contemporary routine by Mia Michaels - Song: “Ave Maria” by Celine Dion - Uhm. Mia’s routines? I find them pretentious. Don’t kill me, please. - VIDEO
The Bottom 2 Girls
- Cat begins with the girls. Chelsie is SAFE. Comfort is in the BOTTOM 2 GIRLS. Katee is SAFE. Courtney and Kherington remain. Courtney is SAFE (YAY!) Kherington is in the BOTTOM 2 GIRLS. - VIDEO
Group Dance #3 - Top 5 Guys by “Mystery” choreographer…Nigel Lythgoe (I knew that!) Song: “5 Guys Named Moe” by Joe Jackson -Good job, guys (and Nigel). Very entertaining… - VIDEO
The Bottom 2 Guys
- Now the boys. Joshua is SAFE. Will is SAFE. Mark is in the BOTTOM 2 GUYS. Gev and Twitch remain. Twitch is SAFE. Gev is in the BOTTOM 2 GUYS (BOO!) - VIDEO
The Bottom 4: Comfort, Kherington, Mark and Gev
Solo Dances
- Comfort - Song: “Egypt, Egypt” by the Egyptian Lover, Mark - Song: “Black Betty” by Ram Jam - (I love Lil’ C’s analogies) - VIDEO
- Kherington - Song: “Myphilosophy” by Inner, Gev - “Feeling Good” by Micheal Buble - VIDEO
Kherington is Eliminated!!! The crowd is going apeshit. The other dancers look shocked. Gev is eliminated - VIDEO
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In reviewing the performance show, I thought I heard Nigel tell Katee that he believed she was the best girl dancer they have ever had on the show. Please tell me he really didn’t say that.
Perhaps he forgot about Seasons 1 and 2?
I like Mary also. The shrieks are very annoying no doubt. But, I think she’s supportive of the dancers, and often I find her judging very informative.
Nigel can be a complete dick sometimes. But, I don’t think he’s completely useless as a judge. I do however find him to be an agenda-pusher as well.
I agree that all of the judges at one time or another declare their favorites. Most of the guest judges and Mary do it in a way that you can tell they’re being so complimentary to someone because they mean it. Mia & Nigel do it with over the top hyperbole. Most of the guest judges and Mary too, seem to be able to critique the canon fodder in a way that gets the point across - hey you’re out of your league. But, it isn’t downright cruel, like “Will, aren’t you tired of carrying the incompetant Jessica around?”
Indeed he did. Nigel made it very clear this week, that we the people are supposed to vote for either Katee or Will. Even though she’s a wee bit more subtle, if I had to guess, I’d say Mary is pulling for Joshua or Chelsie. She’s a big fan of Will & Katee as well, but I don’t think they’re the favorites in her heart.
I don’t think it’s an accident that they’ve all come around to be huge supporters of the Debbie Allen protege. I can’t say I blame them, Will is an exceptional dancer. But, in the beginning, he really wasn’t connecting with the viewers. I don’t know if he’s done enough to overcome that. So, if he becomes a shocking boot - I think Nigel will scream.
On the other hand, I have no clue why Nigel made the boys do some pop & locking straight out of the ReRun from What’s Happening Choreography book.
weelassie,
Kherington did dance with Mark. Or did you mean someone else when you said:
And I absolutely loved your “Tinkerbellington”. I agree with you about her, and think she’s such a joy to watch, moreso earlier on than at the end, of course.
I know that no matter what I think of Mia, I almost ALWAYS love her pieces Layla - that is for sure. Dancing is a wonderful but very demanding life, that is for sure and can make you a little “crazy”. My cousin married a dancer she met on the road named Pavel Romanyuk, he danced with the Russian Ballet, in the Boshoi - with Nureyev, everywhere but stayed here after meeting Erica and helped our familys small dance troupe become better than it ever was. He was also perceived to be somewhat strange but oh the magic he helped create with that crazy vision of his. He passed away last year at only 44, we all miss his “madness”. What I said last night brought this to mind and when you really got to know Pavel he really was nice, but we all had to defend him like crazy too, so who really knows what she is all about. Maybe she just appears that way to me Layla. Where did you dance?
Kerfuffle,
yikes, I meant Matt and not Mark. I would have liked to see Kherington with her beautiful extension dance with Matt. Matt was one of my favs. Just got the names messed up. I’m a dork sometimes :)