Recap: 'So You Think You Can Dance' Results - Two dancers head home
A favorite ends up in the bottom three – and two dancers go home
Jose of 'So You Think You Can Dance'
Credit: FOX
So it’s time for a “SYTYCD” first, in that their sending home two people at once. Which isn’t a first I’d get all excited about, but I guess Fox needs to work an angle, so we need to hear this little factoid over and over again until, presumably, this becomes a Can’t Miss episode and we stand over a water cooler discussing it with co-workers. To which I say, if you’re not already that committed, a double elimination isn’t going to send you over the edge. But let’s move on, because, well, it’s a very special episode, isn’t it?
[Full recap of Thursday's (July 29) "So You Think You Can Dance" results show after the break...]
How much did you love the opening number? Sure, Allison was the Allison in Wonderland character instead of Lauren, which seems like a shame in that the all-star doesn’t need to get votes, but it was still spectacular. And it was Mia’s work, which is nice in that I had started thinking of her as just a big ol’ crybaby judge, so it’s good to be reminded that girlfriend knows her stuff. Just beautiful work, though.
Cat reveals that Lauren is fine. Phew! Oh, and time for Nigel to reveal the winner will get an extra special prize. The winner will be part of the Gatorade G series print campaign! Okay, I guess that’s fine, but I’d be more excited about the $250,000.
Amazingly, there’s not a lot of dickering around before two dancers are called to the stage to hear their fates: Jose and Kent. If Jose isn’t in the bottom three, I will swallow my shoe.
Kent is… fine. Even though Mia didn’t like his monkey faces in the cha-cha. I’m telling you, this guy is meant for Broadway revivals, or maybe Kenny Ortega needs to hire him for something, maybe “High School Musical 4.” And, of course, Jose is not fine. Although he doesn’t seem too bothered. But really, he’s got to know this is the end of the road for him.
Next, Adechike and Billy are called to the stage. If one of them has to be in the bottom, I hate to say it, but I think I’d pick Adechike. Billy just had too strong of a night.
Billy is… not safe. Really? Dammit. Adechike is safe.
Not a lot of time to dwell on this turn of events, because Lauren and Robert are called up. Gee, let me guess. Robert is in danger. It’s really too bad, because he also had a pretty great night. But if it’s between him and Lauren, well, she knocked it out of the park. She and Kent need to rule Broadway.
Robert is… not in danger? He looks as shocked as I feel. Holy crap. Really? Lauren is in the bottom? Did I hear that right? Well, Billy and Jose are going home. Nigel didn’t declare Lauren a shoe-in for the finals to send her packing.
Before we see the sad swan dances of death, we’re treated to a preview of “Step Up 3D,” which involves watching a short interview with producer Adam Shankman wearing a ridiculous gold chain around his neck. Oh, Adam, don’t try to be street. You’re so cute in your little vests and ties, don’t hurt us this way.
Then, a routine by the Step Up 3D dancers. Which involves Tony from Season 5 and Lil’ C. And a guy who literally can’t stop spinning on his head. It’s a pretty awesome group routine, have to say. It doesn’t make me want to see the movie, which will be weighed down with wooden acting, stupid clichés and some ridiculous excuse for a plot, but I bet the dance scenes will be awesome. Gotta look for those on YouTube eventually.
Then, Christian TV appears to sing “When She Turns 18.” With a herd of female dancers in swim caps and lingerie. Nice ‘80s mullet, pal. You know, saying this is Britney Spears’ song of the summer isn’t exactly a selling point, if you ask me.
Time to plug National Dance Day. Again. Basically, go out and move your ass on Saturday, in short. Nigel manages to plug the day as well as the tour in one run-on sentence. Good job, Nigel!
Time for the bottom three to dance for their lives.
Jose
Nothing new here. Not that it matters, as he’s definitely going home.
And then, it’s time for MORE commercials! Most of which are plugs for cell phone providers and “Dinner for Schmucks.” At this point, I feel like I’ve seen the movie already.
Billy
Whoa, he really is dancing for his life here. Again, showing off those lines but this time with a bit of story and attitude we haven’t seen before. And yet, I still think he’s going home.
Lauren
Another good solo from Lauren, but similar to yesterday’s solo. Doesn’t matter, though. Nigel has anointed her a finalist, and so it shall be.
Allison Iraheta sings “Don’t Waste the Pretty.” Standard blues rock, but with better hair. Honestly, I haven’t heard that addictive song of summer yet, no matter how many times Cat tries to make a case for it.
Time for the final verdict. Nigel says the judges are unanimous, and notes that this is the last time the judges will be making a decision. Thanks for letting us know, because I was starting to think the judges were going to pick right up until the end, what with all the new rules this season.
First, Nigel calls up Jose. And starts complimenting him. Which is always a death sentence. Next, Nigel tells Billy he thinks his androgynous style isn’t connecting with America, but he’s totally going to get work with choreographers and producers who aren’t homophobic. Okay, he doesn’t say that exactly, but it’s implied. And then Nigel says something ridiculous about Billy keeping feet on the floor. Nigel then uses Lauren’s time to complain about voters, and announces she’s staying in the competition. Yeah, didn’t see that coming.
Jose and Billy have to share their exit montage. And a standing ovation from the judges. Billy says he’ll remember the experiences and his friends, and Jose says he’s blessed to have a new family of dancers. It’s somewhat anticlimactic and a little sad, but we’re down to the final four, and you just know the dancing from here to the end will be amaaaazing.
Though I’m a little bummed to see Billy go, he’d had some rough weeks before breaking through, and maybe his having a week of rest (unlike the other dancers) was a bit of an unfair advantage. Still, I’ve got to think Nigel’s right, in that Billy is definitely going to get work from the show. Choreographers who say no to those lines are just crazy. As for Jose, who knows? He needs a lot of training to be anything other than a B-boy. But that said, there’s always “Step Up 4.”
Do you think Billy deserved to go? Who are you rooting for in the finale? And are you moving your ass for National Dance Day?
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July 29, 2010 at 11:30PM EST Reply to Comment
July 30, 2010 at 11:36AM ESTLIZZ612 Have to agree w/ Chris- Alex was a force of nature.. I was stunned to see him go.. What is with all the injuries this season?? In the past there were some but nothing like this.. what is going on? I enjoy all the dancing but this season has been a bit of a disappointment after Alex left.. Billy is great but comes accross as somewhat of a diva..but he will work after the show's exposure... The guys have an advantage this yr as Nigel said the tween girls vote on this show.. and the guys will push thru .. Lauren is a fantastic dancer and so athletic- Yes, Kent and Robert are a bit goffy but remember these are kids!!!Can't expect but so much maturity in off moments... It is remarkable anyway the maturity all the dancers have exhibited considering the sacrifice and sheer physical strengh and control needed to perform these tight difficult pieces the choreographers had given them.. Still a great show and wish they would put out a DVD of just the dances... ( no judging please..) There are so many truly remarkable performances over the many seasons. It would sell thousands of copies!
July 30, 2010 at 9:39AM EST Reply to CommentHundleyFan Nigel was on Ryan Seacrest's L.A. morning radio show today (7/30), plugging National Dance Day and the Dizzy Feet gala. They got around to the injuries this season, and what Nigel said sheds some light.
July 30, 2010 at 4:02PM ESTHe said in past seasons, the voting shows were pretaped---on Mondays---for Wednesday airing. He went on to say that the contestants had only two days to rehearse their routines before taping.
This season, with the live Wednesday shows, it appears the dancers are rehearsing right up to performance night. This indicates, to me, that the injuries sustained this season stem not from choreography that's too difficult, but from over-rehearsing. If that's the case, I say go back to pretaping the voting shows and give the contestants a couple more days each week for their bodies to recover before launching into new dances after the Thursday results shows.
As soon as Lauren was in the bottom 3 last night, I knew Billy was toast. Too bad.
KEB Lizz612 - I agree it would be wonderful to be able to buy a DVD of ONLY the dances that have been so memoerable. I'd buy it in an instant.
August 9, 2010 at 3:39PM ESTKevin It was the kiss of death to be two guys against the only remaining girl. Jose was the weakest, so no surprise there, but I thought Billy was better than Lauren.
July 30, 2010 at 11:08AM EST Reply to CommentME Lauren lost votes because it was announced right before voting that she was hurt. That put her in the bottom instead of Robert. It is likely that Robert and Jose would have then gone home instead of Billy and Jose.
July 30, 2010 at 12:27PM EST Reply to Commentweekenddancer Write a comment...
July 30, 2010 at 2:57PM EST Reply to Commentweekenddancer Jose should have been gone weeks ago, sometimes his lack of expression during the critiques made me wonder if he understood what was being said. I would have been mortified if I was being kept around for my "heart and smile." That's nothing more than a backhanded slap at the dancing.
July 30, 2010 at 3:04PM EST Reply to CommentI would rather have seen Adecheke go than Billy. Yes Adecheke can leap and soar, but I don't think he had the most of the other moves that Billy had.
suz I agree with weekenddancer. I would liked to have seen Adecheke go home. Billy was more versatile and quite an artist.
July 30, 2010 at 11:12PM EST