No tv here!

I just want to point out that I am at Silver Bay for the Mock Trial Summer Institute.  There are no televisions and limited internet (besides the fact that I'm working!)  so I won't be able to watch this week's shows until I return home on Saturday.  I'll be back with opinions and snark ASAP.  No spoilers!

Shocking Results Show!

I can't believe what happened tonight.  I was shocked that Ryan and Ricky were in the bottom as opposed to Sasha and Alexander, however, I knew that both of them would be safe.  I had no problem with Chris going home.  But sending Ashley home instead of Jordan was just insane.  Jordan has nothing left to offer.  I am appalled at the judges decision and I am very, very sorry for poor Ashley, whom I think is excellent.  She got screwed by routines and by her assigned partner.  She deserved better.

Top 14 Performance Show

I was frankly underwhelmed by last night's show.  It seemed to be an episode of "So You Think You Can Choreograph" and most of the new choreographers didn't impress me.  The only thing that was really great was Travis Walls on the judging panel.  His comments and critiques were excellent and really helpful.  What's the point of the judge’s commentary if they don't offer real notes?  He did, and was charming to boot!  I absolutely adore him.  Carmen Electra, on the other hand, is about as useful as a poopy-flavored lollipop.  What a waste of airtime she was!

Cat
Cat was dressed in a darling Asian-inspired number.  As usual, she got the shoes wrong.  This was the dress that called for those strappy silver sandals, not the nude pumps she was wearing!  Her hair was swept up into a messy pony-tail and I didn't get that at all.

Bottom 3
As I said, I wasn't a big fan of most of the routines, however, Sasha and Alexander's was downright bad.  For once Nigel and I were on the same wavelength.  We both thought it looked amateurish.  I think he called it "Hip Hop 101" and I quite agree.  It was lame.  They are definitely in the bottom 3 tonight, and I think Alexander is in real danger of going home.  I think Sasha is very strong and I think they'll keep her.

I also believe that Chris and Ashley are in danger.  Their salsa was not great.  Why in the world did they put him in white?  It just accented all of his weaknesses.  Overall, in such a strong season, he's not long for this competition.  Chris is Jim's pick to go home tonight.  Ashley was lovely in that blue dress but the routine was not a success.

The third couple I believe will be in danger is Jordan and Tadd.  They got weak praise, but I think this was not a good routine for her.  She was too choppy and sharp as opposed to flowing and elegant.  I think Jordan is going home.

The Ryan Situation Revealed
Last night revealed why Ryan is the producer's darling.  Oh, she's Mia Michael’s protégé?  Oh, that will have nothing to do with her being judged fairly, I'm sure.  And on a night of mediocre routines, again, she gets the one that's spectacular.  Last week it was the emotional vote, last night it was a fun and quirky Mandy Moore routine (on a night of weak and boring choreography.)  Yes, she's strong, but she's not better than Melanie and I hate the way the show it clearly being manipulated to favor her.  She's back to being my enemy.

Top 16 Results Show

Look Ma, no chain!

 Hm.  Well, I predicted the bottom couples correctly, swapping Jess and Clarice for Miranda and Robert.  As soon as the two of them walked on stage, I said, "Oh, I totally forgot about them!" and immediately changed my opinion as to who would go home.  If you had threatened my life, I don't think I would have remembered that routine they did last week.  Apparently, to use a Cat-ism, neither did America.   I liked Miranda better than Caitlin, but I don't disagree with the decision to send them home.

 

In other news, Jim took one look at Cat and said, "Is that a vagazzled necklace?" Did anyone else notice her pastel butterfly "necklace" was actually stuck onto her?  Awkward AND ugly, I thought.  Isn't that supposed to be located above a pair of Apple Bottom Jeans?

The guest routines were gorgeous.
Axis Dance Company


And Eric Luna and Georgia Ambarian. This guy is a super-fidge and she apparently has a titanium lady piece with a convenient handle.