E: Well, okay. After I took a break and the show took an even longer break, we’re left without two of the most talented contestants. And we’re stuck with the judges aggressively promoting the least skilled dancer in the bunch. On the one hand, I’m still trying my hardest to enjoy what’s left of what’s undoubtedly the last season of my favorite summer show. On the other, I really really wish it was going out on a better note.
In quick review, Cat wore a fabulously crazy outfit (gray long sleeve minidress), everyone danced with their All Star and in some version of their style. They also danced with one of their fellow competitors. The show welcomed Mark Ballas into its fold of choreographers. Tate was brilliant as ever, with Kida, Ruby and Tahani not far behind. The judges could not gush more over little J.T., and the producers can’t stop promoting him, giving him a second piece by Travis. (Of course, the piece — clearly inspired by this line of greeting cards — was not an unqualified success; rather to my surprise, Travis joined me in not liking it.) The best dances of the evening came from the All Stars (the opening number, a number for the boys plus Comfort, a number for the other four girls). And instead of having a bottom two and choosing to save one contestant, the show simply kicked of Ruby, the last remaining ballroom dancer and almost certain the second most skilled dancer in the competition as a whole. I’m not sure why we had that format change at 6 contestants instead of at, say, 5, but I suppose the show isn’t very consistent about applying it’s rules. Maybe they didn’t want us to know who the second most vulnerable person was? Or maybe they didn’t want to be held responsible for choosing between whomever their options were.
At any rate, I’m sorry this wasn’t a full fledged recap. I don’t want to abandon you, but I’m also just pretty frustrated with this season. And better to share a few thoughts than none at all, right?
Relatively Entertaining 