SYTYCD- Week 8

We're down to the Top 6! I don't know about you, but I'm ready to dive in. Let's get to it.

This is an important week, as we'll find out who will make it to the final four and next week's finale. Our guest judge this week was Lil C and I can think of lots of people I'd rather have return as guest judge. He needs to edit his comments; the soliloquies are getting a bit tiresome.

Ms. Cat impressed this week with a violet sheath on Wednesday and an emerald green Oz dress on Thursday. Can't wait to see what she breaks out for the finale next week.

As if learning two dances isn't enough, they also have the group dance. The boys performed a number choreographed by Sonya. She warned them and us that it was frenetic and "Willy Wonk-ish." That may be true, but it was really good! I liked it much better than her routine next week.

Jeanine & Ade: A Louis Van Amstel Samba; I think they looked good together, but the judges gave mixed reviews. It may not have been technically correct, but it was very entertaining. Their second dance was a Nappy Tab Hip Hop; This duo has not lived up to their routines from last season. This was okay, but not my favorite.

Kayla's solo: She's beautiful and the judges love her lines, but after the first couple of weeks, she's left me cold.
Brandon's solo: He came out in the booty shorts. Dude is not afraid to show his body!

Melissa & Evan: Tice & Broadway; it would have been good, but Evan is no where near the caliber of Melissa. Their second dance was a Louis Quick Step. Not the dance to pick this close to the finals. The judges agreed.

Ade's solo: Typical Ade. Hope to see him in the finals.
Jeanine's solo: Good, a little sassy. Some of the moves reminded me of Donielle, from Season 2. And that's a good thing.

Brandon & Kayla: Stacey Tookey Contemporary; Beautifully danced, but I didn't find it passionate. It was very technical. The judges loved it; thought it was intense. Their second dance was a Doriana Sanchez disco routine. She says the routine will be challenging. Aren't they all? Brandon had disco with Janette earlier in the season. Will it live up to that one? No. No sparks.

Melissa's solo: Beautiful and delicate, but the audience seemed to find it boring. Not a good sign.
Evan's solo: The Evan we first met, but I'm really tired of the hands-in-pocket, Charlie Chaplin look. Still, it was charming.

The women's group dance was also choreographed by Sonya. It was about superheroes and it was AWESOME!! Boy, Jeanine has come out of nowhere to become my favorite girl. My eyes were drawn to her during the routine. I hope she makes it to the finale.

On Thursday, things were tense as we realized we'd have the final four by the end of the night. We were treated to live performances of the Emmy-nominated dances from last season. "Bleeding Love" is the prime example of the best of Nappy Tab. "Mercy," another Mia masterpiece.

In the end, we said good-bye to Melissa & Ade. My heart is breaking. They have been my favorite couple of the season and they came so close. I can't believe Evan is still here. I said in my first SYTYCD post that it's not about the best dancer, it's America's favorite dancer. Nigel stressed it last week when Janette was sent home. This is the first season where one of my favorites wasn't in the final four.

Do you guys agree? Did your favorite make it to the final four. Hit me with your comments.
TNP