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Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 5:17 pm
Wow, had a hard time getting in here tonight. So starting next week, voting will be done for individuals. And the judges will not be able to save anyone; just called in votes will be counted. And, next week, they will get to choose their own partners for a given dance assignment. Donyelle did not dance in the lead-off number to save her hurt foot. Hope she's not in bottom 3 and has to dance a solo. Ulp.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 5:23 pm
Safe: Heidi and Ryan Benji and Donyelle One more after the break Bottom 3: Ashlee and Dmitry Martha and Travis!!! Don't get it at all. One more after the break.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 5:28 pm
Safe: Allison and Ivan Bottom 3: Natalie and Musa
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 5:36 pm
Solos Ashlee did a tremendous job. Pop. Her thing. And she was dangerous. Dmitry did a tremendous job. Elvis thing. He was made for that kind of role. Very entertaining. Martha was nice but not tremendous. Pretty, showed her strength, but her routine was not outstanding.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 5:42 pm
OMG, Travis was incredible. Just incredible. And he broke my heart talking about his mom being there for the first time and that she's the reason why he does what he does. Natalie has been the unrecognized dancer, IMO. She is terrific! I always knew she was better than competent but man, that routine was inspired. Excellent. Musa was terrific, too! I swear his whole body is made of rubber bands. He has more spring in him than anyone I've ever seen. This is going to be hard!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 5:47 pm
HP, thanks for the updates! This west coaster really appreciates it! 
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:00 pm
The Pussycat Dolls performance. Whew-Sex. (But didn't like their singing.)
Natalie is staying. Stop acting like a french maid--don't need to put on the sex in every performance. Martha - best leaps, but performance lately has been falling. Ashlee Nigel said her problem is that she was up against two of their best dancers. Letting her go. I think she relied on her best and most comfortable style and perhaps that had something to do with it. Dunno. By rights, Martha should have gone home if judging on solo only--IMO.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:05 pm
Guys: Travis: We are almost as proud of you as your mom. Dmitry: Nigel didn't like his solo. Got to do more than just show your abs. That was a trifling comment about the performance, which I liked. (Well, he is a hunk.) Musa: Nigel admitted that Musa's solo was just the best thing he'd ever seen. But he pointed out that he lacked growth at the speed they needed. So he is going home.
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Costacat
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07-15-2000
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:21 pm
Oh no! Musa??? I really like Musa and Natalie together, too! I dunno about Nat and Dmitry. Bummer.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:21 pm
Hey, Costa, just now saw your nice comments! Thx and yw! Man, this show is so exciting. It gets harder and harder to eliminate people. Oh, and the judges said that this time their voting (for eliminations) was unanimous. The show's host, Cat Deeley (love her!), said they recorded more votes last night than they had at last year's finale! So people really are starting to vote. Yay.

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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:24 pm
I agree, HP. This show is getting more exciting. I was really impressed with the dancing I saw last night -- everyone seems to be really getting really REALLY good! (I didn't catch the entire show last night; I still have a coupla couples to watch dance.) I didn't watch most of last season... did they do this pairing up and keeping paired up? I started watching when they were drawing names for partners, and I dunno if that was how it was the entire show. I'm kinda bummed that the public now will have control of who goes. I think the judging has been quite fair and I think they (the judges) have a better grasp of who's a better dancer. Now it's gonna turn into ye old popularity contest again. <sigh>
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:34 pm
I like that the judges have the final say. It eliminates all the American Idol controversy. Sorry to see Musa go, but if you are looking at all around talent, I can see why he's gone. Not sure why Dimitri is still there either. I would have thought that "making his partners disappear' might work against him.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:38 pm
I loved Musa, too, but his dancing was only outstanding when he was in his element. Outside it, he was less compelling to watch. I loved his personality and was pulling for him to reach the bar that was set by the other dancers. I think I caught a bit of a conversation between Cat and Natalie. Where Natalie was questioned about any friction between them because of either one's abilities. Natalie admitted it was difficult at times. I think she said each felt frustrations that one or the other wasn't learning quickly enough. Surprised to hear her say that aloud (because it is evident she didn't have the problem), and I think she should have kept that to herself at this point. (Since this question came AFTER Musa was eliminated, if I am correct.)
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:41 pm
I never saw the show last year. So I am a virgin this year! Heh. Kooklie, did you catch my first post--that the judges from hereonout will not have a say (beyond comments about their performances, that is) about who stays and who goes? Yup, and voting will be for individuals starting next week and going forward. Dunno if that was the case last season. Anyone?
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:45 pm
I suspect all the competitors feel the same as Natalie at one time or another. The question is, should you reveal that? It kind of puts her in a negative light. Personally, they kept saying that she was carrying Musa, but I didn't see it. I thought they were riding on Musa's story - amazing street performer makes good in the dance world. Ultimately, Musa did not grow ... compare that to Ivan (who I did not like until last night). All these performers are amazing in their own right. Just some more amazing that others.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:50 pm
Herkle---Yes, I saw that. I don't like it. Guess I'll have to start voting now. I didn't watch last season. It fell on my radar by chance this year and now I'm hooked.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:55 pm
I am hooked, too. Don't know how I ever missed it last year. (I one of the oddballs who doesn't give two hoots about BB.)
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Immikeswfe
Member
04-24-2003
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 7:47 pm
I love this show, I think for SURE everyone on this show NOW is MORE talented that ANYONE I have seen on America's got Talent! I think they far surpass the prize for this show, and Simon Cowell should be giving these kids the cool Million instead of the Idiots on his "other" show on NBC!
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 9:06 pm
Okay, I am MAD!! MAD MAD MAD! Musa is awesome! Yes, I understand that it's hard right now, but I am pissed. I was okay with the girl leaving, no big deal Was Travis AWESOME tonight or what? WOW! Holy shit he was good. The girls I am not impressed with, don't know why. But hte guys are great. I still want to do wicked stuff with Ryan's body. Have y'all seen him dance? Have you seen his body? Holy moly I would pour honey and ...never mind. Oh yeah..he can dance too..but he is hot hot hot! Yowza!
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 12:12 am
I dont' think the question was answered re last year, so I'll jump in: Last year they drew from the hat from the beginning for BOTH their partner AND their dance style. If I remember correctly, that resulted in darling petite Melody being paired with oversize Alan (you can see him briefly in the opening credits every week, white shirt, kind of in profile) I think THREE times in a row, and they ended up in the bottom group every time, and Melody would dance her heart out and be saved (Melody came in second last year: I don't know WHY they haven't invited her back to dance with her friend and winner Nick; they were a dynamite couple!). I think they wisely decided on designating couples this year, like it much better...but I think now it is time to "break free" of that, because some dancers are benefiting by the pairing they are in (like Benji and Donyelle) while others are suffering (like Heidi and Ryan). I am keeping my fingers crossed that maybe Heidi will pull Benji or Dimitri out of the hat! As for the audience calls determining winner from now on, with no chance for judges to save someone, I am NOT happy with that. I like these judges very well, and think they have done a great job (I would have had Ivan gone, and I agree with Brian Friedman that his dance with Allsion in comtemporary was "best of season".). They really give productive feedback. Finally, I keep wondering what will happen if--heaven forbid--Donyelle had to drop out (why can't they figure out what's wrong, and why is it getting worse!). I wonder if they would bring Ashlee back? I hope Donyelle gets a little break for treatment, but this next week sounds like a demanding schedule!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 2:45 am
Natalie, I like her but there was something that made me put the others (not Heidi) ahead of her. Nigel nailed it. She is over the top with the sexy mugging for the camera. She answered Cat's question honestly and I liked that. Most of them give pat answers or finesse the questions. She was genuine and spoke for everyone. They are all soloists aside from the ballroom dancers and must have found dancing with a partner challenging. Donyelle, her injured toe may prevent her from doing her best. Too bad. I am sure they know what is wrong with it. There is nothing you can do for a toe, even if broken. The cure is to rest it but she can't. It will be fine, in time, but until then she just has to ice it and deal. Dimitri, since this has gone to viewer voting he will probably remain longer than his skill dictates. I agreed that his solo was nothing other than sex appeal. I prefer the judges having the final say. Conversely, maybe this means Heidi will not make the cut next week. Even though Nigel told her about her facial grimaces she continued. Everytime the camera panned her face she had it scrunched or her lower lip pushing her top up under her nose in a "smile". She really does not get it. It seems clear that Ryan will be out next week. Who is he anyway? The woman is hard to figure. I would say Heidi but she had enough support to escape the bottom three and send Martha there! That is not good. Alison remains my favorite at this point.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 4:57 am
I'm just so disappointed. But the choice was tough.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 5:39 am
I think Dmitri should have been gone. How many times has he been in the bottom? How many times must we watch him with either no shirt, torn shirt, or open shirt? I don't think he's sexy so that act doesn't work on me, and that's all his solos are, "doncha think I'm sexy?" act. He's not going to be able to wear that or do that act as a backup dancer, and his dance skills, while good, ain't all that.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 6:12 am
I think it should've been either Ryan or Dmitri, not my Musa. I'm just bummed.
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Friday, July 14, 2006 - 7:48 am
Mocha, I agree maybe Dimitri, but not my Ryan. I am enjoying him too much! (my pillow is soaked from the drool..good gravy that man has a bod) I am pissed that Musa left, he was damned good. All of these dancers are awesome. Travis really did well last night! WOW!!
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