Last to join the Disco Kitten on stage are Caitlin & Jason, Jeanine & Phillip. There's no way that people voted for the Alien Impregnation dance over Chbeeb right? Now THAT would be truly shocking.

Caitlin & Jason - SAFE
Jeanine & Phillip -  Bottom 3, Dancing for their Lives

Man, I am OFF tonight.

That must be making Karla & Vitolio very nervous, seeing that they've been in the Bottom 3 more than anyone else in the competition. And the judges seem to adore K2, plus Phillip will likely kill his solo and Jeanine is on the up and up. Not to mention that little thing called the So You Think You Can Dance tour. That thing that the judges want people to spend money on during an economic crisis? Yeah, you need fan favorites for that to work, so Chbeeb Heads, take a deep breath, your man should be fine.

Patricia Hechey and Desmond Richardson
Caprice in  E Minor, Op. No 3

Doing a contemporary ballet, pas de deux, in matching outfits? How much do you want to bet that Brandon is lusting over that unitard?

No more joking, these guys are phenomenal. I feel like I learn more about dance and the human body watching them move, I mean, the lines, the flexibility, the dynamic partnership. And that last move with Patricia on pointe? Took my breath away.

It's solo time

Karla
Blackbird by Dione Farris

Love Karla's quirky bird like movements, I think she's an absolutely beautiful dancer, but there wasn't much to that routine. She could be in trouble.

Vitolio
Here Comes Goodbye by Rascal Flatts

If no dancer ever does that slow fist pump, drag move ever again, I would be a happy happy girl. Not enough content in that dance Vitolio, but the open chested shirt might help.

Kayla
Stupid by Sarah McLauchlan

Let's see if Kayla's solo is better than her last, girl gives me chills on stage. I can't explain why, but she does every time. Have all these solos been a little lacking? Still, there's no way that the judges are sending home their chosen one right? Even Cat calls out the judges fondness for Kayla.

Kupono
Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel K.

I love that Kupono is dancing to a Hawaiian ukulele version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, his solo was a little slow, but had lots of emotion to it. A lot of emotion but again, not much meat. Pono could definitely be in trouble for that one.

Also, is it just me, but I keep expecting him to step on stage and bring what Mark K. brought to his solos. I think  I need to stop holding him to that high expectation. It just makes me feel disappointed. Also, does it seem to you like Kupono already thinks he's going home? Admitting that it "wouldn't be that bad" seems defeatist. That paired with his what me worry solo makes me wonder if he's just ready to go.

Gotta admit, I'm excited to see a Chbeeb solo, let's see what this guy can do when left to his own devices.

Jeanine
Moonlight Sonata

Jeanine is definitely dancing for her life, unlike everyone else who seemed to be phoning it in. As she said, she seemed to be taking this solo as an opportunity to show America what she can do. And what did she show us? Girl can fricking dance! Chills and goosebumps over here!

Phillip
You'll Find Away by Santigold

Phillip doing what Phillip does best is a joy to watch -- he finally looks like he's having a lot of fun. Oh and that he is completely lacking a skeleton. I'm still not sure just being a good popper is enough to make it much further in the competition. Still, I'm with Cat, I'm glad I got to see him perform a solo and show his stuff.

It's time for the judges to deliberate, not an easy choice, but my guess is Karla and Kupono.

And, as the judges deliberate, hopefully we will hear and see Kelly Clarkson actually sing. (And not dance.) Yay! Right away you can tell, no lip syncing. Thank you Kelly!  Man, did American Idol get it right on Kelly Clarkson or what? She's adorable, has a huge set of pipes, and has been lucky to have some super catchy songs to sing. Hands down, no question, best musical guest of the year. And good luck topping it future Season 5 musical guests.

Alright, it's decision time and the judges are unanimous in their decision. (Karla, that does not bode well for you.)

Ladies first, as it should be:

Jeanine - SAFE, Nigel's comments: strongest solo of the evening, Nigel calls it brilliant.
Karla -  ELIMINATED Nigel's comments: without question a very very good dancer, but haven't capture the start quality we thought you had at the beginning.
Kayla -  SAFE Nigel's comments: one of the judges and choreographers favorites, think you're a brilliant dancer and sweet spirit, however your solo was static. Not really dancing from the heart. (Which I'm sure feels like a stab in the heart.) 

Alright, so that was the most obvious thing ever. No way they were sending Kayla home, and Jeanine actually danced for her life. Still, I loved watching Karla dance and I'm sorry to see her go. And man, do their elimination montages make anyone else teary? Especially when they cry themselves. Oh Karla, you have me feeling weepy.

It's time for the Gents.

Again, the judges are unanimous in their decision this evening.

Philip - SAFE -   Nigel comments: over worked, but it's phenomenal what you do. However we all feel you have an awful lot of hard work to do to manage the other genres of dance. (my comments: but obviously, so we sell tickets we're keeping you until the Top 10.)
Vitolio - ELIMINATED  -  Nigel comments: you always present yourself brilliantly. You look like you're going to be a major star, but all you offer is your presence.
Kupono -  SAFE -  Nigel comments: thank goodness this isn't called So You Think You Can Choreograph. (ahaha -- Nigel, that was a good one, and so so true.)

Wow, so it was a full on couple who went home, and Asuka is crying in the audience.

So, our latest dancers to be eliminated are Karla & Vitolio. I thought Pono's solo would have done him in, but tonight was all about me being wrong.

It does have me wondering, and I'd love to hear your answers. Was Kupono saved by the potential of his partnership or himself?

I'll be interviewing Karla & Vitolio tomorrow, so please send me your questions for the pair tonight!

p.s. One last note, just in from the Twitter-Verse, Karla's former partner Jonathan just tweeted this:

"I'm on my way to get you Karla!!! I love u!!!"

Sounds like Karla is going to have some salsa eye candy comforting her tonight! Love how genuine the relationships and friendships formed on this show seem.


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