Archive for July, 2009

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Cast Predictions!

Posted by KAT in Beauty and the Geek, Megan Wants a Millionaire, Rock of Love 2, Uncategorized

July 31st, 2009, 10:00 AM

For months we’ve been watching for updates on Rock of Love 2 and Beauty & the Geek alumn / professional gold-digger Megan Hauserman’s new show, all the while expecting it to be called Trophy Wife.

Now, it’s been announced that the VH1 series in question is to be titled Megan Wants a Millionaire, and is set to premiere Sunday, August 2nd.

But most importantly, the contestants have been announced!  I’ve pasted their pics below, with my personal predictions…

DAVID - Loves his iPhone:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: David

DONALD - Turns out to actually be Megan’s absentee father, in a well-meaning but totally pervy attempt at reconnecting with her:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Donald

ALEX - Everyone knows his social networking start-up’s gonna fail:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Alex

SHAUN - He’s a professional poker player and he’s SOOOO ANNOYING:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Shaun

GARTH - Just hoping Donald Trump will notice him:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Garth

FRANCISCO - Claims to have invented that crappy shirt he’s wearing.  Patent pending:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Francisco

PUNISHER - Shut UP:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Punisher

JAMES - Turns out to be Megan’s pick, which is totally bummer on account of he’s the non-millionaire producers planted on the show in order to teach Megan the true meaning of love:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: James

RYAN - Most successful concierge of all time:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Ryan

MIKE - Too easy.  Professional bowler:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Mike

JOE - Wrote for The Daily Show, but back when Craig Kilborn was host, though:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Joe

SEX-TOY DAVE: Ben Stiller’s cousin.  Dunno why he goes by “Sex-Toy.”

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Sex-Toy Dave


MATT - Markets a successful line of premium tequila.  That’s his real hair:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Matt

COREY - VH1 exec who decides to fill in last minute when another contestant comes to his senses and backs out.  His wife is totally pissed:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Corey

AUDI - Everybody thought he was kidding when he said he was the heir to the Audi fortune:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Audi

AL - His chain of restaurants is tacky, at best:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: Al

TJ - Ummm, he works for Salesforce maybe?:

Megan Wants a Millionaire: TJ

What do you think?  Do you agree with my expert assessments?

So You Think You Can Dance 5: Top 6 Elimination

Posted by ERIN in So You Think You Can Dance

July 30th, 2009, 10:38 PM

melissa sandvig so you think you can dance picAde obayomi so you think you can dance picAmerica got half of tonight’s eliminated couple right, but WHY did Ade go home? When will this lackluster season of So You Think You Can Dance end cuz I’m ready for the Fall season (Sept 9th!). It better freaking WOW me. I demand a rain check.

Recap and videos (by MJ) straight ahead, Dance lovers!

GROUP DANCE:

Choreographed by Tyce DiOrio - “Send in the Clowns” by Judy Collins - Oh my god, I’m so tyred of Tyce. Is it just me or are his boring jazz hands involved in every single episode? He has yet to impress me this season - not even after countless couple & group Broadway routines, last week’s Katie Holmes‘ dance, and now mopey, sad clowns shuffling around?  Waaah. PS - Jeanine was creeping me out by resembling the Black Dahlia murder victim *shudder* Enough Broadway numbers, dammit! Why not a group Disco number? Big hair, gold lamé, gyrations, girls being spun like tops - that’d be way more exciting! VIDEO

We get straight down to business with our Top 3 ladies and find out that Jeanine, her booty shorts, and her thighs are safe and in the finale (woooOOOO!). That means Kayla and Melissa will perform solos and DANCE FOR NO REASON before we learn which lady is heading home. VIDEO

Next, we get to watch the first of the four Season 4 Emmy-nominated dances:

Adam and Eve dance - “Silence” from Unfaithful - Contemporary choreographed by (AUUUUGH! Not again!) Tyce DiOrio - Featuring Jessica King & Will Wingfield. Wouldn’t it have been cool if the Season 4 alums got to do their own little “Iiiiit’s Jessiker!” solos to show how much more “X-factor” they have than this season’s cast? Take note, producers! VIDEO

Then, the Top 3 lads await their fate. We learn that *(no) surprise* Brandon is safe and deservedly in the finale. That means Evan and Ade will DANCE FOR NO REASON. I was thinkin’ Evan *best* be going home because Ade is so much more diverse in his skills and strength… VIDEO

The Door dance - “Mercy” by Duffy - Contemporary by Mia Michaels - Featuring Katee Shean & Twitch: I love these two and was a huge Katee fan last year. They danced it stronger than last year, although there were some odd camera angles and the prop door was faulty (wouldn’t shut) which distracted a bit. Still, sooo wonderful to see them dance again (I wish a Katee & Joshua dance had been nominated!). VIDEO

Sexy Sexy Tango dance - “A Los Amigos” from Forever Tango - Argentine Tango by Dmitry Chaplin - Featuring Chelsie Hightower & Joshua Allen: Besides Katee, I also loooved Joshua! He cut his hair, but still has the same buff, stocky bod. How I’ve missed him and his charisma. Great dance w/Chelsie. Omg, I’d love to see a dance-off between Joshua and Brandon. Brandon’d get served - no doubt about it!  VIDEO

Melissa and Ade DANCE FOR NO REASON. Melissa was pretty though a li snoozy, but Ade’s spins? They never fail to amaze me (or the producers, who practically showed a montage of Ade’s SpinsTM for his exit package). VIDEO

*fangirling* Aaah! The JabbaWockeeZ perform to “Freak.a.Zoid” by Midnight Star. Had the typical “What- what- whaaat did I just see?” wow-ability. They’re like watching a lava lamp: I could stare for ages, hypnotized. Their choreography, creativity and musicality (I’m starting to feel like Lil C) are superb. VIDEO

Why Don’t You Love Me Like You Love Yer Job, Baby? dance - “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis - Hip Hop by Tabitha & Napoleon - Featuring Chelsie & Mark Kanemura: One disappointment? That they kept Chelsie in that weird rollerskating leotard over jeans outfit. Other than that, these two did a fab job being ultra angsty. (But psst, I would’ve preferred Katee & Joshua’s “No Air” dance more). VIDEO

Solos from Kayla and Evan. Same ol, same ol solos from last night. Evan’s got a spring in his step, but it bugs me that he’s still here. VIDEO

Sean Paul performs “So Fine”. The number ends with a fizzley blast of fire extinguisher smoke, hissssssing away like my interest during the number. I still like you alright, Sean da Paul, but I’d rather just listen and not have to watch you on TV. VIDEO

ELIMINATED: Melissa Sandvig and Ade Obayomi. VIDEO

Ok, so sadly, I agree that it was Melissa’s time to go even though I love her cobwebby, ancient, 29-year-old ballerinosity (j/k aboot her age, but I really found her to be the most likeable lady). But Evan staying over Ade?? That is some kind of bullshizz! I mean any sane person knows that Brandon v.s. Evan is no contest (let alone Ade v.s. Evan). If Evan does take the title, it’s only because he has an irritatingly huge, rabid fanbase. Argh. Grimace. Furrow brow. Grind teeth. Tense shoulders. Raar. Annnd *sigh* …acceptance. Ade, I will miss your adorabibbleness, upper torso, spins and your hair pik o’ funk. Melissa, you were a delight. Stay fierce in your old age, try to stop burping so loudly and keep in touch.

Who do you want to win? If justice is served, Brandon (or Kayla, or Jeanine) should make it to the end in next week’s So You Think You Can Dance Top 4 FINALE. Whine as I do, you know I’ll be watching, relieved when it’s over and eagerly anticipating the next season in two months. Meet ya there!

Ryder Strong Hotness Chart!

Posted by KAT in Boy Meets World

July 30th, 2009, 10:00 AM

Oh wow, this is way awesome:

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This Recording put together a graph charting the hotness of Ryder Strong, who played troubled Shawn Hunter on Boy Meets World.

Obv, I love anything that references TGIF (what do kids even do on Friday nights these days?), but also, I can relate.  I was a huge Ryder fan who was greatly disappointed with how he turned out.  Seriously, 8-year-old me woulda dated the shizz out of 12-year-old him.  Love me a bad boy!

But now?  Grody.

So You Think You Can Dance 5: Top 6 Perform!

Posted by ERIN in So You Think You Can Dance

July 29th, 2009, 11:39 PM

so you think you can dance boys willy wonka group danceDid you catch tonight’s dancing fisticuffs between the Top 6 of So You Think You Can Dance? I did and you know I loved that Nigel echoed my complaint that this season’s contestants have totally boring personalities. I hear ya, Lythgoe!

Anyway, loquacious Lil C was back as the guest judge and our dancers picked new partners. Hey, what are the odds that the ladies all managed to draw the names of guys they haven’t been paired with yet? Huh! Whodathunkit?
*coughRIGGEDcough*

Que sera, no? Links to dance videos (from MJ) and my recaps below!

MY BOTTOM GUY & GIRL: Evan Kasprzak and Melissa Sandvig (they’re just the weakest of the night *shrug*)

GUYS GROUP ROUTINE: Jazz by Sonya Tayeh - “True Romance” by She Wants Revenge (VIDEO): Ah, another weird, stompy jazz number by Sonya that’s supposed to have a Willy Wonka theme. I was pretty captivated (as I usually am with Sonya’s numbers), but I had trouble getting past the dorky golf outfits and yellow day-glo gloves. What’s so “Willy Wonka” about that? Sonya was pleased as punch with the dance, but I think it would’ve have a stronger impact if their costumes were tricked out more. Like why not full-on Wonka tuxedos and hats or canes? Anyone catch the girl who yelled, “Yeaaaah, rock it!!”? I wondered if it was an audience member, or Mary Murphy?Jeanine Mason and Ade Obayomi So you think you can dance Samba

Jeanine Mason & Ade Obayomi - Samba by Louis Van Amstel - “Love Game” by Lady Gaga (VIDEO): This couple had so much potential to sex this shizz right up, but Ade was the weak link. His smile is amazing but became too cheesy for this routine - he should’ve been smoldering and intense instead. He was also a little too wiggly-suave (which he does well), rather than show command and flirtation. The judges agree (and harp about his techinical faults too). Jeanine they loved (as usual). She was shaking it and caused her dress’s @ss plumage to fly everywhere.

Jeanine & Ade - 2nd Dance - Hip Hop by Tabitha & Napoleon - “Move (If You Wanna)” by MIMS (VIDEO): Hm, Jeanine may end up having the most likeable personality of everyone if her interviews are anything to go by. I’m starting to root for her despite her over-the-top, barely there outfits. This had all the elements of being a crowd-pleaser: NappyTabs + Props (boxes) + Theme (eviction) + Possibility that Jeanine would fall on her ass = w00t w00t! It was fun to watch, and while she didn’t fall, Jeanine was a little slippity sloppy in her hippity hoppy (hi-yooooo!) over Ade’s leg. Still, the judges loved it and it was one of the better routines of the night. Lil C said it was “buck”, so… there you go.

Melissa Sandvig & Evan Kasprzak - Broadway by Tyce DiOrio - “Get Me to the Church On Time” from My Fair Lady by Matt Dusk (VIDEO): Now I love Melissa but why is her hair always a hot, rat’s nest mess in her rehearsal footage? Poor gal. This number is about a couple who are rushing to the church for their wedding and is built for Evan’s Broadway skills. Quick question: Why are they getting married in their underwear? Moving on. I blame Tyce for these boring Broadway numbers. There’s nothing in the imagery he creates that is really memorable. Also, I agree with Lil C that they should’ve been more exaggerated in their movements and *jazz hands*. It was lacking a bit, although not for Mary, who came up with the corniest line of the night, “‘Get me to the church on time?’ How about ‘Get me to the Melissa Sandvig and Evan Kasprzak So You Think You Can Dance Broadwayfinale on time!!’” She loved them.

Melissa & Evan - 2nd Dance - Quickstep by Louis Van Amstel - “As Long As I’m Singin’” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra (VIDEO): So, to all you Evan fans who try to tell me that he’s the beeeeest everrrr: did you catch in the rehearsal footage that both Melissa and Louis didn’t fully trust him? If they don’t trust Evan as a performer, why should I? I’m just saying… Anywho, that was a quick, Quickstep (harhar) and you really couldn’t help but notice how Melissa was taller (and stronger) in the number. The judges didn’t completely go over the moon about it and worry for Mel & Ev. Or MelVan.

Kayla Radomski & Brandon Bryant - Contemporary by Stacey Tookey - “All I Want” by Ahn Trio (VIDEO): This should’ve been amazing since it featured the two strongest Contemporary dancers this season. Not really an original theme (she’s a mistress trying to break up with his married man). Brandon is shirtless and hot, but I wish they’d turn on the freaking lights! The stage is so shadowy that I could barely catch their angsty “Stay away! Come back to me.. No! Yes… NO!” facial expressions and that would’ve added more to the drama. Ah well. I’ve seen better Contemporary numbers, but the judges looooooooooooove it - it’s clear which couple they’re all pimping to be in the final 4.

Kayla & Brandon - 2nd Dance - Disco by Doriana Sanchez - “Dance (Disco Heat)” by Sylvester (VIDEO): Doriana has been kicking sweet tail this season. It’s unbelieveable that I look forward to her dances almost as much as Mia Kayla Radomski and Brandon Bryant So You Think You Can Dance ContemporaryMichaels’ or Sonya’s numbers. Kayla already has Boogie Nights-era hair and looks the part. These two put a bunsload of pop and zing into it: beads and sequins are flying everywhere and Brandon tosses Kayla like a ragdoll with some shocking lifts. These two are brave. Now, I liked the Disco numbers from Janette & Brandon and Melissa & Ade more, but this is undeniably impressive. It’s clear to me that someone’s definitely on the Hot Tamale Train and that’s Ms. Doriana Sanchez, YES IT IS! Catch the judging section when Lil C rambles about “pockets of music,” Mary has a psychotic, squealy-shrieky episode over Brandon’s confession that he has low self esteem and Nigel does the finest fake-out with a stern review-turned-screaming and dancing celebration over their talent. According to the judges, these two need to survive this week.

GALS GROUP ROUTINE: Jazz by Sonya Tayeh - “Kick It” by Nina Martine (VIDEO): Another fun theme (lady  Superheroes!). I was pretty amused by the rehearsal footage, including Jeanine accidentally punching Kayla in the face (where was Grandpappy Radomski with his shotgun?). Sadly, this dance lacked energy for some reason. It was caught between a dark tone and a very kitchsy, campy theme. And then it started looking like an aerobic workout. Did these girls rehearse enough? I prefered the guys’ group dance much more. Lil C articulates what I’m thinking and feels the ladies were holding back to be “courteous” to the one another. Okay, I forgive you for the “pockets of music” speech now, Lil C (or as Mary called him “Lil Buck”). I totally agree.

SOLOS

Kayla Radomski’s solo - “You Found Me” by The Fray (VIDEO): The beginning felt sloppy, but she picked up momentum at the end. Wouldn’t it be great if the dancers stop being predictable and bopping “sassy-like” to the final beats of the “So you think you can… dance… dance… dance…” music? Ick.

Ade Obayomi’s solo - “18th Floor Balcony” by Blue October (VIDEO): I’m still into that baby smooth Ade chest. HAWT, but is it enough to win more votes? I hope so! Did you see those millions of spins he did? I lurve it!

Melissa Sandvig’s solo - “I Put a Spell On You” by Nina Simone (VIDEO): Omg, I just figured out that Melissa looks like Julia Stiles! Anyway, she busts out the “naughty ballerina” ‘tude that got her on the show in the first place, but let’s be honest, ballet is kinda boring and so is her solo.

Brandon Bryant’s solo - “O Fortuna” from Carmina Burana (VIDEO): Practically naked, Brandon repeats his SYTYCD audition number that originally made me love him. For me, this was not AS strong as it was then, and I thought Ade brought something really special to his own solo tonight, but Brandon was gorgeous - like a Greek statue - and the audience and judges ATE. THAT. UP. (Standing O from all three judges).

Jeanine Mason’s solo - “Feedback” by Janet Jackson (VIDEO): She showed a lot more character than the other ladies, so this was the strongest female solo of the night.

Evan Kasprzak’s solo - “Lady is a Tramp” by Sammy Davis Jr. (VIDEO): More “aw shucks, ain’t I cute?” personality and Broadway energy. I must begrudgingly admit, it was one of his best solos (which he needed, since his two pairs dances tongiht were not that great).

So you know what I thought - do you agree that Melissa & Evan should go home? Be sure to tune in to So You Think You Can Dance tomorrow night at 9pm for the results AND because there will be some GREAT guest dancers!

Paris, Not Smart

Posted by KAT in Paris Hilton's My New BFF, The Simple Life

July 29th, 2009, 10:00 AM

Not sure if this has aired on MTV yet, but I just came across a trailer for a Paris Hilton documentary called Paris, Not France. Check it out:

Bleh.  Personally, I hate Paris Hilton’s campaign to convince the public that she’s not a total dumbass.  It’s all a joke!  I act dumb cuz that’s what the public wants.  Barf!

This looks like a well-edited film produced to convince us she’s actually super deep and complex.  I’m not buying it.  And why is she complaining about not being taken seriously?  She did this to herself!  And all of a sudden she wants to be like Princess Diana but can’t?  A little effort to do anything besides carry around small dogs would be a good start.

Anyone who’s seen Paris Hilton’s My New BFF or The Simple Life can attest to Paris Hilton being hugely stupid.  She may be caricaturizing herself sometimes, but come on!   Some things you just can’t fake.

[Source: Allie is Wired]

So You Think You Can Dance 5: New Top 6 Couples!

Posted by ERIN in So You Think You Can Dance

July 28th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Katee Shean and Twitch So You Think You Can Dance Mercy door danceWho’s ready for some So You Think You Can Dance Top 6 SPOILERS?  Read forth for the inside scoop on this week’s new couples (ahem, I called it last week), new dances and *squee!*-worthy guests for Thursday’s results show (from MJ):

NEW COUPLE PAIRINGS

Melissa Sandvig & Evan Kasprzak - Broadway by Tyce DiOrio AND Quickstep by Louis Van Amstel - All signs point to this couple leaving this week (and I haven’t even seen them dance yet!). But if we’re basing the contestants on the strength of their dancing, then these two likeable kids need to shoo shoo! Who knows though, America might keep annoying me and keep Evan around.

Kayla Radomski & Brandon Bryant - Contemporary by Stacy Tookey AND Disco by Doriana Sanchez - Two of the strongest dancers this season and the judges’ favorites. Contemporary and Disco should be a piece of cake for them, and I’m troubled by the fact that I’m excited to see the Disco routine. They’ve been pretty awesome this season.

Jeanine Mason & Ade Obayomi - Hip Hop by Tabitha & Napoleon AND Rumba by Louis Van Amstel - Jeanine & Ade have a lot of potential. Both have gained a lot of (Hot Tamale train) steam the past weeks. They’ll be the couple I’m rooting for, but a Rumba? Bleccccch and *yawn*!

RESULTS SHOW SPOILERS

On Thursday night, we’re in for a treat or two, or six. First of all, the musical guest is the always energetic Sean (da) Paul. THEN, I hope to have my dance socks rocked off by an appearance from MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Season 1 winners: the JabbaWockeeZ!

But that’s not all! We’ll FINALLY see SYTYCD Season 4’s alumni perform the four Emmy-nominated routines (they should’ve been allowed to last week):

“Mercy” - Contemporary by Mia Michaels - featuring Katee Shean & Twitch
“Adam & Eve” - Contemporary by Tyce Diorio - featuring Jessica King & Will Wingfield
“Bleeding Love” - Hip Hop by Tabitha & Napoleon - featuring Chelsie Hightower & Mark Kanemura
“A Los Amigos” - Tango by Dmitry Chaplain - featuring Chelsie & Joshua Allen

Hurrah! I love any excuse to see Katee & Joshua again (too bad, none of their amaaaazing dances together were nominated). Prepare to be reminded of how vanilla this season’s contestants have been. Tune in to SYTYCD tomorrow and Thursday night - the finale is almost upon us!

Arrested Development Fans Open Banana Stand

Posted by KAT in Arrested Development

July 28th, 2009, 10:00 AM

Arrested Development: Bluth's Frozen Banana Stand, George Michael Bluth & Maeby Funke

Amazing: inspired by Arrested Development, recent University of Texas grads Laura Anderson and Anna Notario opened Bananarchy, Austin’s first-ever frozen banana stand.

With each banana made to order, Bananarchy serves chocolate, peanut butter, and vanilla bananas, with peanuts, coconut, Oreos, Nutella, cinnamon, and Reese’s Pieces on its list of toppings.  Customers can also purchase “The Gob,” two bananas dipped in chocolate and covered in peanuts, Gob Bluth’s trademark order.

Great business idea, methinks.  There’s always money in the banana stand.

Bananarchy: Laura Anderson and Anna Notario

[Source: Decider Austin]

Friends’ 15th Anniversary: The Best of Ross Geller

Posted by KAT in Friends

July 27th, 2009, 10:00 AM

Wow!  It’s really surprising to me that it’s been a whole 15 years since we were first introduced to the gang of Friends.

To commemorate the occasion, Warner Brothers is releasing the entire series, as well as Best-of character and theme collections on iTunes.  Ultimate Friends fanatics can watch all their favorite episodes from start to finish, or refine their viewing habits to favorite character episodes only.

They’ve put out a free sneak preview, with a Best of Ross Geller video.  Check him out:

Not sure if this is weird/uncommon or not, but Ross is actually MY favorite character.  Something about David Schwimmer’s comedic timing and physical humor really gets me - he must’ve been a drama geek in high school or something, cuz he’s really got the awkward body language / speech down.

Methinks Ross likely a sleeper hit.  I assume the rest of you are into Chandler (obnox!) or Joey (dumbbb!).  Let’s face it, the girls are pretty snoozy.

Or am I wrong?  Can anyone make a good case for a different character?

[Source: EW]

30 Rock: A Muppet Show Rip-Off?

Posted by KAT in 30 Rock, The Muppet Show

July 24th, 2009, 10:00 AM

It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from our friends at 30 Rock.  Oh, the woes of the summertime TV show hiatus!

Aw, shucks.  Well, just to keep your heads spinning, let me call your attention to a blog post from writer Bryan Lynch, who makes a bold comparison between 30 Rock and The Muppet Show, even going so far as claiming ole 30 is a rip off of the Jim Henson TV classic!

30 RockThe Muppet Show

Read through his thesis and let me know what you think.  I heartily chuckled at the Jenna Maroney / Miss Piggy comparison and enjoyed the Tracy Jordan / Gonzo analysis, but pretty much anything past the Jack Donaghy collection seemed to me to be based solely on appearance.  Which was still funny, but… yeah, it’s clearly not a perfect comparison.

Either way, it makes for an interesting read; I love me a good conspiracy theory.

And while we’re on the topic of show parallels, am I the only one who thought Family Matters was a human version of Dinosaurs?  Sorry, dudes, I was like eight.

So You Think You Can Dance 5: Top 8 Elimination

Posted by ERIN in So You Think You Can Dance

July 23rd, 2009, 11:05 PM

janette manrara so you think you can dance picJason Glover so you think you can dance picUh, okaaaay… So, hey America, how do I put this gently?

You’re whiggity-whack on criggity-crack.

Why are you keeping jackarses on So You Think You Can Dance when it’s past their due date?

Tonight’s Bottom 2 guys and gals? Ridonkulous! Evan and Melissa definitely should’ve been there - they’re the weakest of the eight (and trust me, I like Melissa a lot!).

Recap and videos (by MJ) of tonight’s 100th episode and bummer elimination show…NOW:

GROUP DANCE: Choreographed by Mia Michaels - “One” from A Chorus Line, Original Broadway Cast - That’s right, Mia made that dance, not Tyce DiOrio. Very traditional Broadway-style dancing for this song (except with broken mirrors - ooooh, how edgy!). It’s a weird choice to open this celebratory 100th episode of SYTYCD because I recall that “One” is actually a bittersweet number that represents how dancers put blood, sweat and tears into their passion, but they usually just end up as a dot in a mass-ensemble of dancers. No love, no recognition. Way to open up the show with that message! *sad trombone* VIDEO

We see that a lot of SYTYCD alumni are in the audience (particularly from Season 4), so it’s a bummer that they didn’t all get to perform tonight, hmph. The judges reminisce (Ellen isn’t back tonight) about the show’s impact and Nigel again talks about last night’s breast cancer dance by Melissa & Ade - specifically that Olivia Newton-John contacted him about how she (as a survivor) was so moved by it. VIDEO

Cue sentimental montage of past five season highlights. VIDEO

Enough mushy stuff, it’s time to find out which girls are in the Bottom 2! Melissa is safe, which is KINDA unfair because she at least should’ve been in the Bottom 2 based on last night’s terrible Cha-Cha. But I like her, so I’m sorta glad. I’m so torn! Jeanine is safe, which means that two perfectly strong ladies, Kayla and Janette, are in the Bottom 2. Laaaame! It will be a loss tonight no matter who goes home. VIDEO

We take a stroll down Memory Lane and re-watch Season 3’s “The Hummingbird and the Flower” dance (choreographed by Wade Robson) featuring Jamie Goodwin and Hok Konishi. Oh yay! At least they brought them back to perform it live! Wow, this dance reminds me that this season sorta STANKS compared to past years. VIDEO

The lads are lined up to find out who’s in the Bottom. I’m mentally crossing my fingers, squeezing my eyes shut and chanting, “Let it be Evan, let it be Evan!” But that mofo is SAFE and not even in the Bottom 2! Truly outrageous! Ade is also safe, which means Jason and Brandon are in trouble tonight. REALLY? Brandon in the Bottom over Evan? Last time I checked, Brandon = power, passion, strength in every genre and Evan = doughy, hit-or-miss, bland performances beyond his genre. ARGH.  VIDEO

As I grind my teeth, we watch Season 2’s “The Park Bench” dance (choreographed by Mia Michaels…again) featuring Travis Wall and Heidi Groskreutz. Why do these dances seem so much more powerful than this year’s? Maybe earlier seasons had the privilege of showcasing unique dance styles and choreographers to America before we got spoiled and started to expect it (although there were some awesome routines as recently as last season, too)… VIDEO

SOLO DANCES: Kayla, Jason, Janette and Brandon DANCE FOR NO REASON, re-doing their solos from last night. Brandon is just…wow - he needs to be in the Top 4. Kayla’s solo is more interesting than Janette’s slowed-down ballroom one, but not by much. VIDEO

Ok, people liked last night’s zombie dance by Kayla & Jason, but the original, awwwesome SYTYCD zombie dance was Season 2’s “Ramalama (Bang Bang)” number (choreographed by Wade Robson…again). Tonight we see it again with lots of alums and Wade himself. It’s so fun to watch. Sensational performances! Question though, why are we only watching dances by Wade, Mia and Tyce tonight? Can we get a little diversity up in this special? Sheeeesh! VIDEO

Speaking of, here’s another freaking Tyce dance. It’s the much-plugged (pre-taped) dance by Tom Cruise’s wife– I mean, Suri Cruise’s mom– I mean, Katie Holmes. She does a song-and-dance to “Get Happy” as a Judy Garland tribute. She sings it in a thin voice and y’know- whatever. Kinda the usual Broadway dance that makes me glaze over. VIDEO

ELIMINATED: Janette Manrara and Jason Glover. Royal bummer to see Janette go, although I probably would’ve been equally down if Kayla left. Both ladies are really talented - Janette just has a tiny bit more of a spark in her personality. Cat makes it no secret that she thought Kayla was going home because she won’t stop kissing Janette, tearing up or saying how shocked she is about her elimination (sucks to be Kayla, don’t it?). The judges agree - they all loved Janette. Too little, too late! They should’ve pimped her way earlier. Oh yeah, Jason leaves too, but y’all know I wasn’t never a fan of his, so better him than Brandon. VIDEO

And then the show just sorta ends. A let-down for the big 100, if you ask me! Wonder who the new couples will be next week. If the producers want to mix it up again, it’ll be: Kayla & Brandon, Melissa & Evan and Jeanine & Ade.

Next week: Top 6, So You Think You Can Dance, be there or be Square (Eyes?).

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