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.