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Learn more- The results were in the judges' hands for one more week on "So You Think You Can Dance" on Tuesday night as the remaining 18 dancers vied to continue their quest for the title of America's favorite dancer. Regular judges Adam Shankman, Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe took their seats, but Paula Abdul's empty chair remained so.
Nigel then gave an update and let viewers know that Billy Bell, the Top 20 contestants who had to drop out of the competition due to an injury, could re-enter next season at the point at the contestants are narrowed down to the top 100. Brandon Dumlao, the fill-in who took Billy's spot but was booted from the competition in the first Top 20 episode, will also be allowed to enter next season.
Each couple was asked about the best and worst things about their partners.
Noelle & Russell: Noelle said the best thing about Russell was his voice, an the worst was that he is always wearing sunglasses. Russell liked that Noelle was really funny, but the worst was that she couldn't stop getting injured. Choreographer Jamal Sims put together a hip hop routine that used tennis rackets as props. Adam warned the dancers not to let the choreographer dance them and said they did well, but he thought it was "overwhelming." Mary said Russell won the match, but noted that it was his style. She said she couldn't tell Noelle was fighting an injury and she "saw no real weakness" in her performance. Nigel said it was so fast that the pair didn't really get a hold of it. He said he wasn't sure Noelle's performance would be strong enough to get her through the week.
Ashleigh & Jakob: Jakob said the worst thing about Ashleigh was that her long hair hates him and attacks him all the time. He said the best thing about her is that she sweats more than any girl he knows, which is fun because they slip and slide all over the place. Ashleigh said Jakob's sweat was the worst thing about him because it creates puddles on the dance floor, which can be dangerous. She said the best thing was when he imitates bad dancing, which she finds hilarious. They did a Viennese waltz by Tony Meredith and Melanie Lapatin that was intended to be a husband and wife's first dance together. Adam said they "can still do no wrong." He turned his critique on Tony and Meredith, saying the routine had too many lifts and that they included too many tricks in it. Mary said Jakob wasn't "absolutely perfect" and she expected more from him. She told Ashleigh she was wonderful and "man, oh man, you guys are getting closer all the time to the Top 10." Nigel said Jakob was a beautiful dancer and told Ashleigh that she's proving wrong anyone who didn't think she'd be able to cope in the competition.
Bianca & Victor: Victor said the best thing about Bianca was that she was so loud, "like an alarm clock," and that the worst thing was that her hair changes all the time, so he doesn't know who she is from one day to the next. Bianca said the best thing about Victor is his laugh -- "it's like laughing vomit." The worst thing is that he always wears something bright. They pulled a Broadway routine by Tyce DiOrio, who selected music from "The Color Purple." It forced the couple to tap into their soulful sides. Adam said it's important for dancers to study dance and know what came before them. He wanted to see them "lose it -- and I was overly aware that you were dancing." He thought the point of this dance was for them to appear to be taken by the power of the music. Mary said it was really, really good, "but it didn't really go there, it just kind of lost it." Nigel agreed that the characters weren't strong enough. He said Victor danced it well, but "as a character, you really should've taken it somewhere else." He said it didn't sit very comfortably with either of them. He said he was disappointed with both of them.
Mollee & Nathan: Nathan said the best thing about Mollee is that her personality is "big and bright," which helps pull him out of his shy shell. The worst thing is that she goes to the bathroom a lot, which take them away from their focus during rehearsal. She said the best thing about Nathan is that he's attractive. She said the worst thing is that he gets distracted easily. They performed the season's first Bollywood dance by choreographer Nakul Dev Mahajan. Adam said they were "an exciting couple." He said Mollee was coming into her own. Mary shouted and said the beginning was great "and it just kept getting better." Nigel said it was fabulous and pointed out that they were the youngest couple in the competition and Mollee was maturing. He said Nathan was fantastic.
Channing & Phillip: Phillip said his favorite thing about Channing was her eyes, which he can look in and get lost. The worst thing about her, he said, was that she could take him in a fight. Channing liked that Phillip always had a smile on his face, but the worst thing is that he talks a lot. They danced a samba by Tony & Meredith. Adam said he could see them struggling with the style, but Channing made some strides with her hip action. Mary agreed that they were struggling and she did see the party and celebration of the samba, and Phillip wasn't really helping Channing through the tricks and lifts. Nigel told Phillip he didn't use his tap dancing tools to make the dance work. He said Channing looked nervous going into the lifts. He said Channing at one point looked like a sack of potatoes going over Phillip's head -- but a beautiful sack of potatoes.
Karen & Kevin: Karen said the best thing about Kevin was that he was the sweetest thing ever, but the worst was his hair -- it's long and takes him long to do it. Kevin said the best thing about Karen is that she's eye-catching. He said the worst thing is that the judges only seem to notice Karen when they share the stage. They got a hip-hop routine with Tabitha & Napoleon. Adam fell out of his chair after saying Karen's name. He said Karen "tore that up!" He said Kevin was fantastic, even though he was expected to be. He liked seeing Kevin enjoy the character, then fell out of his chair again. Mary said it was "hot, for sure." She said Karen was still on the Hot Tamale Train. Then she shouted at Kevin that he was phenomenal. Then she put Kevin on the Hot Tamale Train, with some gentle urging from Cat. Nigel he expected Kevin to be great, but said Karen was a real pleasure to watch because she moves parts of her body he didn't think could move. He said she had a personality that shines regardless of what she's doing, "and that is the mark of a true performer."
Kathryn & Legacy: Kathryn said one of the best things about Legacy is that he can speak so many languages. The worst thing is his "cricket whistle," which he does when everything gets too quiet. Legacy said the best thing about Kathryn is that he can relate to her emotional and sentimental side, because he's the same way. The worst thing is that she kicks and elbows him at every rehearsal. Choreographer Stacey Tookey put together a contemporary routine. Adam thanked Stacey and praised her transformative powers that made Legacy look like a different dancer and Adam said he had no words to describe how proud he was of Legacy. He said Kathryn was bringing something so beautiful out in Legacy and he was doing the same for her. Mary also praised Legacy's growth and said it brings the hair up on her arms. She said she didn't remember someone growing as fast as Legacy. She told Kathryn she just keeps "nailing it every week." Nigel added his compliments to Stacey and said it reminded him of Mia Michaels. Nigel reiterated how Legacy had developed and he told people that Kathryn was proving some naysayers wrong.
Pauline & Peter: After just one week together, Peter said the best thing about Pauline was that she was always taking pictures to document the whole experience. Her worst trait is her obsession with sneakers. Pauline said the best thing about Peter is that he's from a big family and has adopted the whole group as a family, but the worst thing is that he's not as much of a ladies' man as he thinks he is. They got a jazz routine from Wade Robson in which they played people who were supposed to be in Van Gogh's "Starry Night" painting, but were discarded and came back to haunt the artist. Adam said the piece might be controversial, but said the dancers were "a thousand percent committed." He praised especially Peter for buying into the character. Mary said they danced it really well, but "I just don't think it's going to take you anywhere." Nigel said he hoped it wouldn't take them anywhere and they'd stay on the show. Nigel told Peter to watch his stiff shoulders and suggested he open them up. He told Pauline it was the first time he'd seen her dance to her full extent and he thought she was great.
Ellenore & Ryan: Ellenore said Ryan's most annoying trait is that he's always sipping on a protein shake or protein bar, but the best thing is that he's like her own personal bodyguard. Ryan loves Ellenore's quirky personality but the worst thing is that she's "not normal," which he finds kind of scary. They had to learn an Argentine tango with choreographers Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo. The performance included some dangerous lifts, but the biggest risk came when Ellenore's dress got caught in her heel and she powered through the performance flawlessly. The judges gave them a standing ovation. Adam said he was amazed she got through the dress-in-the-heel situation, but loved the couple's "laser-like" attention to each other throughout the dance. He also praised Ryan for being "strong" and "present" for Ellenore. Mary acknowledged that it can be so distracting for a dancer and Ellenore played right though it. She called Ellenore phenomenal. She said Ryan played the part and was totally there. She stood again and gave them a shout out. Nigel said he didn't think there was another couple on the show that could've done that dance any better.
In the bottom: Nigel was asked to reveal the four dancers who were in the bottom and would have to solo for their lives. They were Noelle, Phillip, Victor and Bianca.
Who's leaving: Nigel said neither Noelle or Bianca did as well as they could have during their performances. He said the decision was not unanimous and there was no question that Noelle danced for her life with her solo, and that's why she was staying in the competition. Bianca was out.
Nigel abruptly asked Phillip to step forward and told him he was leaving -- meaning two tappers out of the three who made it to the Top 20 were gone.
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