Our favorite guest blogger Lenni G wraps up the season:
Now people, this was a FINALE!!!!
It had a huge opening featuring the top contestants and All Stars. Even injured Alex Wong was back, albeit in a chair.
It had seven judges - Nigel, Mia, Adam, Tyce Diorio, Stacey Tookey, Kenny Ortega AND, fresh off the Hot Tamale Train, Mary Murphy.
In what can only be described as a "Marathon for Prickly Heat," each of the three finalists did 4 couples dances AND a solo! Amazing, just amazing.
Kent and All-Star Lauren started the night with a Bollywood number from Nakul. As Nigel said, it had "fun choreography, great costumes and great dancing." Have to agree with Adam that Kent is definitely the "feel-good dancer" of the season.
Next up, Lauren and All-Star tWitch with another fabulous hip-hop routine from "NappyTabs." LHM, Lauren was really, really good, totally nailing this performance. And, as Mia said, "NappyTabs" has had the greatest season ever for hip hop choreography - "Home run after home run after home run."
Lenni G gives the results:
Great opening number featuring All Star Allison and the guys doing Mia Michaels choreography. I'm not always on the same page as Mia as far as judging is concerned, but the woman can really plan a dance.
Entertainment portion featured a sneak preview from the new movie, "Step Up 3D," as well as another group number from the movie's dancers. There was also an appearance by Christian TV which got a fast forward from me after the first few bars. Had no problem watching the whole Allison Iraheta ("American Idol" girl currently touring with Adam Lambert) and Orianthi set which totally rocked.
Guest blogger Lenni G. on last night's show:
The three regular judges - Mia, Adam and Nigel - were joined by ballroom guru, Toni Redpath for the Top 6 Show.
Going first were Kent and All Star Anya with a cha cha routine from Jean-Marc and France. Adam felt that Kent has gone from being a boy to a "man dancing." I agree. Toni said he certainly had improved on this first cha cha and was more grounded. I agree. Mia felt the whole piece was "crunchy" which means, to her anyway, that the dancing "did not flow." I don't agree.
Guest blogger Lenni G wraps up the week's results:
A veritable cornucopia of entertainment last night featured the American Theater Ballet, Enrique Iglesias and Pit Bull, Lauren and Neil from season three in an encore of Wade Robson's brilliant routine, "Dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight," and the totally unbelievable DJ Smart, an eliminated contestant from Las Vegas who danced with shackles on his wrists!
Yes, shackles, people. Gadzooks is all I can say about this guy - his look and dance were "fan - freaking - tastic."
Guest blogger Lenni G tells all:
MEDIC!
Another dancer down. This time it's Ashley and her ribs are hurting. She can't dance tonight so, per the rules, she goes to the bottom three for Thursday's results show.
What a bummer. But the show did go on and, overall, it was pretty dern good.
Up first, Lauren and All-Star Mark did the first ever Tahitian routine from choreographer, Tiana Liufau. This was totally "booty-licious." As Nigel said, he had no idea how to critique from a technical point of view, but it sure was entertaining. Loved Mia's comment that she looked like a "duck in heat" and agree with Adam that she was amazing. I have to give huge props to Lauren who highly complimented both Tiana and her assistants for all their help. Lauren is soooo cooool!
From Lenni G:
In what can only be described as one of the most poignant moments in SYTYCD history, Alex Wong was forced to leave the competition due to a lacerated Achilles tendon.
Though the tendon can and will be reattached surgically next Tuesday, he will not be able to dance for at least three months.
Can't wait 'til next year when he will no doubt make it to the finals and once again dazzle us with his incredible talent. As Adam said, he truly proves that "the best can be better."
One other thought about last night's show. Mia commented on her totally unwarranted criticism of AdeChike the night before.
Guest blogger Lenni G. offers her thoughts:
What, no Alex Wong? As Elmer Fudd would say, that's just not "wight." And, if it's a ruptured Achilles tendon, he's probably out for the season. What a shame for him and for us who love to watch him.
The still healthy guys and girls did two dances last night, one with an All Star and one with a fellow contestant. Have to say it's going to be really, really difficult for the judges to decide who goes tonight.
Lauren started out the night with Pasha from season three doing a Jean Marc and France cha cha. LHM, this was sooo good. Mia's comments were the best - "Pure murderation. Mama, you were so hot." Adam said it was "sharp and specific" and that it had "smoke and smolder."I say Lauren has become a grown up right in front of our eyes.
Lenni G. on last night's results:
Best part of last night's results show was the repeat of Sonya Tayeh's "Garden" routine with Courtney and Mark from season four. Sonya's choreography is so twisted and so good, and Courtney and Mark did it really well again. Nigel announced that the show will continue to feature two All Stars each week, which I think is a fabulous idea.
Bottom three this week were Robert (second time), Billy (first time), and Melinda (third time in a row!). After Ne-Yo premiered his new single, "Beautiful Monster," the judges returned from their deliberations.
The wrap-up from guest blogger Lenni G:
It was inspiration night and, in most cases, it was really inspiring. Have to say it again - this new format of having the contestants dance with all stars is really working. I take back all the bad things I said before seeing this season's first show. But I digress -
AdeChike and Lauren from season 3 did a hip-hop routine from Dave Scott (who, by the way, looked phenomenal). Finally, AdeChike let his wonderful personality show through. As Mia said, "Welcome, Mr. Personality." Loved his comment about Lauren and what a "generous partner" she is.
Ashley, paired with Ade from season 5, did another contemporary number (her second this season) from new choreographer, Dee Caspary. Just loved the poetic comment from Mia - "You're like a purple wind that could be a hurricane or a summer breeze." And sorta agree with Adam that she might be the best female contemporary dancer on the show. But can the girl do hip hop??
