<p>I thought Melissa was gone until the last dance she did with Ade. That was really moving. It will be interesting to see who goes tomorrow night.</p>
<p>Anyone know why the girls (mostly) dance barefoot and the guys (mostly) wear shoes? Like during the intros, all girls barefoot & all guys in footwear (sneakers it looked like).</p>
<p>Just curious.</p>
<p>I’m bummed that Jeanette went home tonight. I believe Melissa was saved by the dance with Ade…Still can’t believe Evan is there…he must have alot of supporters calling.</p>
<p>Agree, thought Evan surely would be gone and the number with Ade definitely saved Melissa. I really liked Jeanette but this week’s dances were not that good for showing her off.</p>
<p>OK, I’m apparently in the minority (on this board, not on the callers), but I still like Melissa. I wish Kayla had gone, though; don’t like her at all. I also love Evan but thought he should have gone; in fact, he thought he should have gone - did you see the look on his face???</p>
<p>But none of the dancers have really “grabbed” me this season, or last. Danny was the last dancer I really loved and couldn’t wait to see in person. This year, not going to the show - in this economy, not worth the money.</p>
<p>I’m with you Chedva - I LOVE Melissa. She is just so beautiful to watch. She dances with so much emotion. I never connected to Jason so I wasn’t sad to see him go.</p>
<p>I thought having Katie Holmes on was ridiculous. If you are going to do a musical theatre number, why not bring on a someone who can pull out all the stops and really make it memorable? Surely there is someone else who supports that foundation who would have been enjoyable to watch!</p>
<p>My daughter was home last night for a while and we watched the result show. Brandon and Jeanette are our favorites so we were disappointed and rather shocked to see Jeanette go. One of the judges said it ruined the 100th show celebration for him. We were so relieved that Brandon didn’t go. His 1st dance the night before was his worst, but the total body of his work has been so good. He is the only one that stands out for me of the remaining dancers.</p>
<p>Katie Holmes *was * memorable - in a bad way :rolleyes: . We couldn’t believe it - so disappointing. They had hyped her up so much that we were actually expecting something great. As far as dancing was concerned all she did was walk a few steps then pose prettily to show off her legs. Sheesh I could do that (ok not so prettily and the legs aren’t what they used to be 30+ years ago). To watch that in a dance show was almost embarrassing.</p>
<p>I have been using my mute button more this year - Mary Murphy’s screeching has gotten too much. It is not cute or amusing any more.</p>
<p>Jeanette was robbed. I really liked her the most.</p>
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<p>I think its because the remaining girls are all strictly contemporary dancers, and contemporary dancers dance barefoot. Not all the boys are - Evan certainly isn’t. I know in the past the female hip-hop dancers have worn shoes during the intro.</p>
<p>Finally got to watch the elimination show…Katie Holmes…YIKES…lip syncing, and I would never call what she did “dance”…I was embarrassed for her.</p>
<p>lavieboheme - thanks for the explanation re shoe/no shoes…of course as soon as I posted that I saw more shoes than ever!</p>
<p>I thought it was because the guys are so short!! Well not all of the but…</p>
<p>Brandon’s solo tonight - wow!</p>
<p>Yeah, holy cow. I was glad Nigel commented on it.</p>
<p>Wow - Brandon’s solo was AMAZING! I even made my husband come in and watch and that’s saying something. But I still have to give my musical theatre love to Evan. I just enjoy watching him dance. Would love to see him in a musical! Of course there’s a reason my screen name is austinMTmom…</p>
<p>I never know whether little C is giving a good critique or a bad one till he is almost done. Is it just me?</p>
<p>Well I was gonna vote (for Brandon) but my phone line is down and the web site says it will be fixed by 7pm Friday. Friday??? Sheesh.</p>
<p>Brandon’s solo made the hair on my arms stand straight up. What a wonderful display of dance.<br>
Is it me or does it seem that dance comes so easy for Ade he doesn’t take his talent seriously? The Rumba is serious and he seemed to be smiling, almost laughing.</p>
<p>I think Ade and Melissa will go home. I still miss Jeanette. :(</p>
<p>I miss Jeanette too - I expected her and Brandon to be top two. Of the remaining girls I think I like Kelly, then Melissa then Janine. Janine just does not do anything for me at all - I can see she is pretty and a good dancer - but she somehow just never grabs my attention when she is dancing. lacks that certain something (to me) I guess.</p>
<p>As far as the guys - Brandon is the one I want to win it all. I enjoy Evan and Ade. But I think Brandon outshines them.</p>
<p>I missed seeing Janette last night. </p>
<p>I also thought Brandon’s solo was amazing. Wow!!! He should win it all, but who knows? (I thought Janette would be in the finals.)</p>
<p>Agree - WOW Brandon’s solo was something else. I usually think the solos are the weakest part of the dancer’s performances but he showed what could be done. I backed it up and watched it twice.</p>