SYTYCD

View Date: 11/11/09

The top 16 dancers started off the evening performing a group dance choreographed by Dave Scott. The costumes were very tribal, and started with a solo shot of Russell who looked quite a bit like the first slayer. Of course, Ryan was the big strong king character who got to throw a female across the stage, yet he also had the smallest part.

All of the outfits for the judges and Cat, excluding Adam's, were a little off tonight. Cat's makeup was particularly kooky, with both her eyes and her lips too dark. Nigel's outfit made him look very gray. I realize his hair is gray, but the shirt/jacket combo really washed out his color.

Then on to the results. First up, Ellenore and Ryan were pronounced in danger right away based on their hip hop routine. Channing and Victor, based on their contemporary dance, were safe tonight. Kathryn and Legacy's Broadway number left them safe for another week. Ashleigh and Jakob's Mandy Moore jazz routine left them safe from elimination, and it was well deserved. Peter and Pauline's quickstep left them in danger, and I'm not surprised. Russell and Noelle danced an amazing African jazz number that left them rightfully safe for another week. Kevin and Karen's hustle left them in danger, which is a little surprising. Mollee and Nathan performed a very poor salsa number, which somehow kept them safe based on America's voting.

While the bottom 6 dancers prepared for their solos, we were treated with a beautiful performance by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. After the solos and a judges conference during a commercial break, the announcements were made. Of the three ladies, Pauline was eliminated. I think this was a good choice overall, as she had been at risk before. From the guys, the judges decided to send Peter packing. As a side note, both of the decisions tonight were unanimous. I think Ryan should have been sent home. I've been really impressed by Peter this season, and it's absolutely horrible to see the last tapper sent home.

10 words or less: Right girl, wrong guy.