‘SYTYCD’ reveals the finale’s Top 4!
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So the Top 4 dancers who’ll be competing in next week’s finale are Kayla, Brandon, Jeanine and…EVAN?!?
America, I’m thrilled you got three-quarters of the results right. But Evan? Seriously, people, ARE YOU BLIND?!?
Did Evan hypnotize you with those heavy-lidded eyes of his, making you suddenly feel sleepy and wanting to pick up the phone?
Were you cracked out on Haagen-Dazs, and somehow get tricked into the idea that voting for Evan would rid you of your ice cream headache?
Have you been listening to ANYTHING the judges have been saying for the past few weeks?
Look, Evan seems like a sweet guy. He’s cute in a sad puppy sort of way. I’m sure he’d be the best person you’d ever want to take to see a movie musical. And he’s definitely talented.
But FINALE material? Come on.
Broadway Boy has absolutely no versatility. He can’t rumba or samba. He barely scraped by with hip-hop. And he certainly hasn’t left any lasting impressions with the quirky contemporary routines handed out by choreographers like Mia and Sonya. Honestly, the only routine I remember him from is the one where he was obsessed with Randi’s butt. (And that had more to do with Randi and the routine that his particular performance.)
Even when he was in his own Broadway wheelhouse, the judges kept saying how they expected more. And how many times could they evaluate him by saying, “Hey, I was scared for you with this one. But you did okay!” Not exactly a rousing endorsement.
Sure, Ade didn’t live up to his potential. And quite frankly, I felt this season’s girls were far stronger than the guys. I wouldn’t have been happy if Melissa had made it through instead of Kayla or Jeanine, but I can admit that she’s a wonderful dancer who’s shown remarkable flexibility in mastering other genres. My quibbles with her had more to do with personality.
Sigh.
Well, at least last night’s show wasn’t totally ruined. I enjoyed the return of some more old favorites, who danced three of the show’s Emmy-nominated routines. (Is it me, or was the reprisal of “Bleeding Love” by Chelsea and Mark even better than their original performance? They were beyond brilliant. And yikes, that’s one hell of a back tattoo that Will’s got now!)
Anyway, folks, before next week’s finale, will you do me a favor?
Sit down. Take a deep breath. Try to shake whatever magic spell Evan has cast on you.
Now, pick up the phone and vote for someone, ANYONE else.
Thank you.
(Photos courtesy of FOX)
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ok so while I agree Evan is not the best and I was fully expecting him to go home…I am kind of glad he is still there because if Ade had stayed the top 4 would have been made completely contemporary dancers and I do not know if I could handle that I think that if the top 4 is not diverse then it would be boring. I also feel that contemporary dancers are at an advatage there is a contemporary routine every week sometimes too and while there is always a couple ballrooms the chance of drawing your specific style is very slim and not every ballroom is every week this season alone there has only been 1samba so if you’re a samba dancer then it really stinks to be you. So while I’m not sure if Evan really belongs in the top at least he brings a diversity in style
Evan is a great dancer in his style. The drawbacks are plenty when he’s partnered. He’s very small. Sometimes the female dancers look like they’re dancing with their younger brother. He worked well with Randi because she’s a munchkin too. He must be popular with the tweens. This would have been a stronger finale if Ade was in it regardless of whether he’s a contemporary dancer. He & Brandon can do other styles well…except that Ade isn’t strong in ballroom.