This will have to be a shorter recap today. I got booted out of my office for a few hours because they needed to pull some control wires through the conduit directly above my desk. They said it would take 15 minutes! Good estimating guys..

So if you didn’t already cheat and look it up on the internet, Jessica was booted last night for a few broken ribs, and comfort is back in her place for (one?) more competition.

I know of some dudes that will be very sad to see her go. So, see ya later Chestica. This isn’t a huge game-altering development because she was likely on her way out soon anyways.

On with the show!

It may be Comfort that came back from the dead but it was Courtney Galiano dressed up like the Bride of Frankenstein for a cute Hip-Hop number by Dave Scott.

I normally think Courtney is pretty solid in the hip-hop department, but she came off a little weak last night, at least paired up with Josh for this routine. I still liked it.

Second, they drew a Rumba with Jean Marc to the song “Hero”:

Owee, Owee, Oweeee

I wish they would stop putting Joshua in this tight Latin outfit and give him a nice suit to wear for these numbers. Routine was pretty good.

Courtney’s solo was the weakest I remember her dancing, but it was still second to third best of the night, with Kherington’s solidly in the bottom.

Josh’s solo was hard-hitting, but oddly over-macho. I think the judges are pushing him to be “buck”, and it doesn’t suit him.

This IV Real thing better have a short half-life. It’s already getting on my nerves.

Overall, my guess is they’re both safe. Courtney may be in the bottom 3, but she’s not going home.

*****

It was a tragic night for these two, especially Kherington. She’s acting like she has the flu, dancing with zero energy, missing the connections with her partner, and losing any bit of personality in between.

Maybe she fell apart because their routines last night were fairly difficult in the aggregate.

Their two-step was the worst routine of the entire night. I give Marc credit, he was practically dragging his partner around the floor. The choreographers also seemed like they were trying to make their style of dance look the most difficult by having the dancers fail miserably at it. Maybe that was just me, but they came off as jerks during the teaser.

Their jazz with Tyce was also unispiring, even with an awesome Jamiroquai song to dance to.

Yeah, that’s how I felt too after watching it.

Marc’s solo was interesting, simply by avoiding the contemporary clichés we seem to be getting from so many of the dancers. ie. Jump up, slam body to floor, reach out wanting.. etc.

I just wish he would pick some better clothes. I don’t even know how to classify his look; I just know I hate it. He’s like the weird kid on the bus that smells funny.

Kherington’s solo was worthless. She is sleep walking out there. I would totally punch a panda to have that butt though.

Prediction: Kherington in the bottom and possibly going home, maybe only saved by Comfort going instead. Marc will be in the bottom 3, possibly going home.

*****

Comfitch had only days to practice both routines and I’m surprised the judges didn’t mention this a bit more before the voting. Granted, I would still prefer Comfort go home before any of the other girls, but it seemed unfair enough to warrant a mention.

They pull a smooth waltz, during which they do a decent but pretty emotionless job.

Good thing Twitch has baseball glove mitts instead of hands.

They kill the hip-hop. The crowd loves it. The judges love it. I thought it was fairly good. Then I remember how they only had 1 or 2 days to practice, and I give them a bonus star.

I also enjoyed the outfits, which wouldn’t have been out of place in a Mystery Science Theatre 3000 movie pick.

Comfort’s solo was a carbon copy of her other solos, with maybe a little variation, like the carbon slid off to the side a little and you couldn’t line it back up just right.

Personally, I thought Twitch’s solo felt a little lazy.

I was surprised to find out the song “I Question Mark” is credited to Wade Robson. Is that considered sucking up?

I predict that Comfort is going home again tonight, unless America is willing to stop voting for Kherington after 1 (1.5) bad nights. Twitch isn’t going anywhere before Mark. Too popular.

*****

These really are the two most technical dancers on the show, and it was fun to see them together. I think lots of people thought Katee wouldn’t hold up as well without Joshua, but she’s fantastic!

Their first routine was a Tyce Broadway. I thought they nailed it, even if at times the choreography was a little repetitive. Bad Tyce Bad.

I liked the little Titanic Homage.

Their second routine was the first ever Ballet routine on SYTYCD. Pas de Deux basically means “Dance for Two”, and it can be a short routine even within a full ballet.

The judges really sucked up to the choreographers like mad, but if that brings these guys back, then it was worth it. Maybe. This routine was so beautifully danced.. I really don’t think any other pair on the show could have done it justice.

Fabulous!

Katee’s solo was my favorite women’s solo last night. She danced it like she put some planning and effort into it, and danced it 100%.

Will’s solo was awesome too. Does anyone else think that “Dance with My Father” being performed by Luther Vandross and a male dancer is just slightly non-sensical?

Will and Katee are both staying.. No doubt about it.

*****

My little Gevie-poo picked up a strong ballroom dancer for the night, and she helps out a ton on the second dance. First though, they did Sonya’s take on contemporary to an Otis Redding song.

I found it memorable, and it showed off both their ability to operate outside of their normal style. I also liked the costumes. I’m such a nerd.

I also liked this part.

Moving on.. I thought their Jive was pretty good. They certainly stomped it out with energy. Can’t fault them there.

I hate to keep harping on wardrobe, but can they please take some time to figure out which clothes are flattering to different guys? Gev is NOT Benji Schwimmer.

I know this because he looks SO cute here in his normal clothes

He had a bit of a mistake at the beginning of his solo, but he came back and knocked it out anyways. He consistently does better solos that Twitch or imho Joshua.

Chelsie had a great solo too, especially for the first of the night. I always think Ballroom is the hardest genre to solo in, so maybe I give too much credit.

I think Gev and Chelsie are both staying, though the way people are voting, they may be near the bottom. They shouldn’t be!

*****

Tonight we get 3 Group Routines! One of them is Bollywood

Awesome