Our top 20 revealed! The entire episode can be summed up thusly: Contestants pray/cry in the back room, take the “long walk”, face the judges, Mia makes some bitchy comment, Debbie gives verbal hugs, tears of joy or disappointment, awkward walk down the hallway while talking to the camera. I love me some predictions, so here are the top 20 contestants categorized according to a subject dear to my heart: US Weekly regulars. Specifically, the female singers of the new millennium.
The Britneys: The frontrunners. Their stars are shining the brightest. They all have the capacity for spectacular failure, though, so we’ll have to stay tuned to see if they encounter their SYTYCD K-Fed.
The Christinas: They have talent to spare, but they don’t get noticed like the Britneys do. They may go through a series of identity crises, but their talent is always solid.
The Mandys: They are desperately trying to claw their way to Britney status. Marginally talented, relatively cute, but they lack super duper star power.
The Hokus: Who? Exactly. The bottom tier of the girls. Maybe you had a song on the Legally Blonde soundtrack, but honey, you are going nowhere.
The Britneys are as follows:
1. Kayla with the proud grandparents. Mia tells her she loves male dancers, and admits that it’s rare she connects with a female dancer. But Kayla, you actually impressed the Emmy winning Mia! Mia seems to think her approval is the greatest gift that can be bestowed upon a dancer. I think Kayla is talented and versatile, and all of the judges seem to adore her. I hope we see more of Grandpa!!
2. Brandon. JUDGEFIGHT! Mia says, “I can’t take what you bring to the floor as an artist. It annoys the s@!t out of me. I find there’s attitude inside there underneath that fake smile. They all say you’re amazing, but I don’t get it.” Debbie interrupts this nonsense to say, “Well, I have a real difference of opinion.” They talk over each other; Nigel referees. Lil’ C goes on about how he doesn’t get it and Mary flips her lid, saying, “I do NOT want to sit and listen to this crap!” There is no middle ground on Brandon. Should be interesting!
3. Phillip the popper is told, “he’s what SYTYCD represents. “ The judges tell him that they are impressed that not only does he pop and lock well, but also he has an overall love of dance. He seems so thrilled and genuinely pretty surprised that he got through. I think he’ll work really hard and do well.
4. Evan. It was so sad that both he and Ryan couldn’t go through together. I hope they bring Ryan on to choreograph or something. During the final “yes or no”, Nigel clearly implies that they would like to see Ryan audition next season, so there is hope. I love these guys!!!
5. Tony. The judges say that his lack of training may hurt him, but don’t let that fool you. They love him and his personality, and def. want him on the tour.
The Christinas:
1. Kupono with the crazy hair from Seattle. The hair has been shaved, but he has a stupid spot of hair on his chin that bothers me. He also has a list of things he needs to accomplish during the day, which is contains things like “breathe” and “make the top 20”. Adam fakes him out, but he’s totally through. His to do list amuses the judges.
2. Jeanette is the “hot and spicy” ballroom dancer from Miami. After being told that she made it, she goes into this long whoo ha ha about her problems. Eh.
3. Vitonio, who very much insisted that Miami was “Caliente, Baby” He tells us that this decision is a “ diarrhea moment.” That is waaaay too much information, but it also locks Vitonio in as my favorite contestant. The judges tell him he has to bring his fantastic personality into his dancing. Fine, as long as he leaves out the digestive issues discussing aspect.
4. Randi of the unitards. She will make the top ten because Nigel can’t resist a cute blonde, and Mia doesn’t loathe her. Mia tells her that she needs to be committed to her artistry like she’s committed to her unitards. Randi is so happy she can’t speak, which Debbie recognizes and communicates. Y’all, I love Debbie. I kind of want her to be my mom.
5. Asuka the Asian Latin ballroom dancer. She was an early favorite, and her dancing is no joke. But she lacks the huge personality of the Britneys, from what we’ve seen.
6. Caitlin Kenny. I deliberated between Christina and Britney for Caitlin. I think the judges like her, and she’s really good, and she proved to be a fighter when she had to dance for her life.
The Mandys:
1. Paris. We met Miss Washington during the first auditions, and she was briefly highlighted during Vegas week. She seems good, but just kind of there.
2. Melissa, the naughty ballerina. I’m happy to have a ballerina on the show. I worry that she will lack the versatility required to excel. I can’t see her doing well with Lil’ C’s choreography.
3. Max. He was good; and he’s been featured a few times. Also just sort of eh.
4. Jason. He’s been called so “So you think you can dance”. He seems good, but not spectacular. He could be a Christina, though.
5. Ashley. This is her fourth time auditioning for the show, and she finally made it. The judges will love her perseverance. But I had no idea who she was until this episode.
The Hokus:
Karla, Jeanine, Ade, Jonathan. No to all of them. Seriously, y'all should just go home.
Btw, they were going to put Alex Wong through to the top 20, but he can’t participate because he’s still under contract with the Miami Ballet. Alex, I told you so!!!
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