Funny how certain couples get certain choreographers (and thus, better choreography?) while others get stuck with some "interesting" choreography (read - not that good).

I think it is rigged, beyond just having Melissa and Ade do "classical dance" (it's called ballet, btw, not "classical dance").

I was bored with the classical ballet piece. I don't see thousands of little girls wanting to take ballet after seeing it - if it was something a little more "magical" (say a princess or fairy storyline since we are talking about little girls), then maybe. But Juliet? Uh, no.

Plus, that would mean little girls would be watching SYTYCD. Do they?

I was actually surprised at how almost-normal Mary was last night. She actually made comments about what was good and what wasn't - without answering her own questions (such as "Did I think you could have done more? Yes, you could have"). Sure, she still did screech a bit but it was astounding! Did someone talk to her about it? :)

Regarding Caitlin's costume -- I wouldn't be surprised if the "foil" detail was added after the camera rehearsal, when they discovered that the black material (PVC, spandex, whatever it was) was incredibly hard to light and shoot. Say what you like about the choices SYTYCD's costume designers make, but they have a decent budget. The only reason something would look sloppy like that is if it was a rush job.

The disappointing thing about SYTYCD, which becomes increasingly obvious as the seasons stack up, is that the show can't afford to piss off any of its guest choreographers. Let's be honest: we've all seen routines that would've landed all but the most popular couples in the bottom three, no matter how well they were performed. Some routines are shallow and/or lackluster (and yes, Shane Sparks, I'm talking to YOU). Could the choreographer be at fault? Unthinkable.

Bottom 3:

Melissa and Ade - I dig balet enough, but I can't see the average viewer opting for it over some of the more creative routines. Even still, I don't know what everyone sees in this couple. I find them fairly boring.

Randi and Evan - Randi and Evan are good, but when your down to 7 couples, good isn't good enough. I expected more out of Evan, but I recognized early on he didn't have strong enough features (height, build, jawline) to play leading man. Even if his wrists were more flexible (which is hard to convey in driving gloves!!!) Evan's just too boyish (...the same problem I had with Jonathan.)

Caitlin and Jason - These two are a consistent let down and should have been cut weeks ago (maybe this week, fingers crossed.) I will say this though, the choreographer did them a terrible disservice with a bizarre routine instead of something powerful and safe. Likewise, the costume choice was awful; tinfoil aside, Jason's torn shirt kept flopping over his face, and his necklace consistently ended up over his ears.

Cut = Caitlin & Jason

Based on last night and past weeks, Karla and Vitolio should go home. Karla just didn't look happy to be there last night...no personality to get behind. Vitolio hasn't stepped up enough to compete with the other males still in the game.

no one thinks Randi and Evan are in the bottom three? even though they are my fav couple, they did Bob Fosse a big disservice last night. i don't think they are going home, but i def think they are in the bottom three.

i really hope Karla gets to leave tonight. i just do not like her.

i think they put Shane Sparks as judge for ABDC because he hasn't done as much for SYTYCD as he had in past seasons for the show and also because it gives Dizzy Feet more breadth if it seems to connect all kinds of dance shows (SYTYCD, DWTS, ABDC, etc.).

This season is just boring. I loved all the dancers of last season and how well they worked outside of their dance genre.
It is so unfair that Phillip keeps getting hip hop, Melissa gets classical. It would actually be a better show if they really had to dance
and reach for new levels.
It is also unfair that a choreographer comes in, does a goofy number, and the dancers get eliminated because it was too way out.
Also, the dancers do not choose their costumes, so why get on them for that? I'm sure Caitlin was embarrassed to wear that stupid outfit.
I think Karla and Vitolio should go tonight.

Why must Mary screech so? We have to mute her comments or just leave the show.

I think it's the end of the road for Caitlin and Jason. Aside from being consistently in the bottom 3 I think the judges like the pairing of Kayla and Kupono (and they LOVE Kayla) so even if they are in the bottom 3 they will be safe, and I think they might want to give Karla and Vitolio one more week to see what they can do together.

I disagree about Mia. She doesn't strike me as the type to apologize for no reason. She gave Brandon props and she meant it. She spoke her mind, not sure why that means she is such a bad person. People say she is a diva and nasty...they are doing the same thing she did..speaking their minds. Does that make those that don't like her any better?

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Melissa and Ade....beautiful last night. What more can I say?

Bottom three, Karla and Vitolio, Caitlin and Jason, Kayla and Kupono.

Mia Michaels Apology meant nothing, because she couldnt even bring herself to say his name, Covert apologies just means that you dont want to apologize in the first place. Her saying that Randi and Evans routine sucked because of them was way off, that choreography was terrible, it was messy, unimaginative and Heavy and thats why they didnt pull it off.