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51 comments on “The First Four Season 8 Dancers Eliminated“

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   Laura - wrote:

   I love the show, I love it.

   The camera work makes it difficult for the home viewers to see the dancing. There are too many cameras, changing views, and shots from the rafters.

   Every week I say I am going to write in, so there you have it.

   Love the show but the camera work is not appropriate for this show.

   Thank you.

   6/24/2011 3:43 PM UTC

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   Andrew Armstrong - wrote:

   Nick And Iveta Wadi And Missy? Really America? if Anything Robert And Jess,Ryan and Miranda.Nick has the body of a superb dancer. the Lines that he could form even being a Tap dancer.I know that there would have been a Mia Michaels or Travis Wahl contemporary piece with Iveta and Nicks Name on it had they made it.The reason i say Jess should have been eliminated is that boy has not found his center yet.When you haven’t found that then how can you let go of it to show any type of emotion. HIs movements are too short I know this because most smaller dancers have this problem especially when their feet are so proportionate to their body type.I think that Jess could learn more looking at Kent Boyd footage. there are some styles that favor shorter movements such as Broadway but even then his movements seem punchy in places. He almost skips though a routine would love to see him saunter if it is at all possible.Robert i do love his personality but would love to see someone who is actually the best dancer win have been disappointed Three yrs in a row. Jakob Karr, Kent Boyd, and Mark Kenamura.Ryan Get the lead out of your Toucas!!! Dance for your LiFE!!! not just dance for 20 seconds and say “Look What I Can Do” (all right Stuart).

   6/24/2011 4:45 PM UTC

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   Renee - wrote:

   I for one am really pissed that 2 dancers weren’t sent home last week. Wadi and Nick were at the top of my favorite guy list this season and I am very disappointed the judges chose both of them to send home. Season 8 has just turned into the most disappointing season for me.

   6/24/2011 6:23 PM UTC

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   jean - wrote:

   The judges seem to favor Ryan. Missy was the best dancer of the three. She should have been saved.

   6/24/2011 8:20 PM UTC

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   Jude - wrote:

   Quite honestly I felt that Ivetta was ten times better than Ryan and the judges even mentioned that Ryan hadn’t shown them her best that night! Then, why did they choose her? I think that it was rigged and I can only cringe because I know she has an in with the judges, and history with Mia.

   As soon as know-it-all-racist Mia shows up there is no way Ryan won’t be carried to the top 10 or worse – 2. I can only pray that someone will be honest, and also that someone will purchase a muzzle for Mia this season, honestly I am so sick of her ignorant remarks…remind me again why she is judging?

   6/24/2011 8:31 PM UTC

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   Leesa - wrote:

   Okay, I know some had to go home, but really…Nick?! He is an awesome dancer. His dance style is one not seen much now days in the almost overwhelming arena of hip hop; he reminds me of a young Savion Glover. Keep hoofing Nick…you are the true star of SYTYCD this season…at least for me.

   6/24/2011 8:37 PM UTC

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   Robert Levine - wrote:

   The loss of Nick and Iveta was a travesty. I’m so sick of judges boxing themselves into a corner. There was no reason to send 4 people at this time. That could have been done at a later date or not at all.

   6/24/2011 9:00 PM UTC

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   anonymous - wrote:

   normally, lythgoe’s remarks have merit, but his elimination speech was full of contradictions. he must be in love with himself. he’s as loony toons as mia michaels as a judge. stupid is as nigel did.

   6/25/2011 1:44 AM UTC

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   Mark_noypi - wrote:

   I agree that the bottom three couples did have the worst performances during the performance night (or maybe jess should have been there too).
   Wadi obviously doesn’t have the techniques in their chacha routine, and Iveta was off-tempo in their bollywood performance.
   But I think losing Nick and Iveta was a wrong move.
   (Now I’m really confused on how should a tap dancer dance for his life, if he/she is against a contemporary dancer.)

   6/25/2011 2:42 AM UTC

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    Jo - wrote:

    It is true the judges/production really favor Ryan. Take a look at all the group pieces and she is front and center of each of them. Not quite sure why she is so favored but I think the results show only proves the fact that the judges are going to keep her around as long as possible.

    6/25/2011 7:58 AM UTC

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    thedeathofbirth - wrote:

    I didn’t want to respond to you, however I thought maybe you really did not realize how the world saw and laughed at what happened.You live in a country ruled by corporations,unfortunately mine is on its way to become like yours, (we have water) .Nigel Lythgoe another fat cat making money off of YOUR air time, brought one of your national treasures ,( since she put you on the map of the world of 10 dance champions, Brits and Canadians were dominant in this world for years then other European countries , you won it again in 1997 but not after that till 2008/9) he dragged her through the mud and therefore humiliated you internationally, that’s how we saw it in other countries. where is your national pride?! Please do know that I care about this contestant as much as she does about me which is absolutely nothing for the fact that we do not know one another on personal level, but from what we saw ,she showed grace, humility combined with professionalism .She as an elite in her genre wished to please the average Joe in America and show them the beauty of art on a different level, don’t know why.I must admit some of you understood what happened and made statements such as ,she is old and achieved maybe someone else should be given the opportunity to tune down the embarrassment .two things are wrong with this reasoning.1.There is a 29 year old buffoon on that very same show 2.the decision should have been made before the show,not after. It was a very brilliant British settle way of set up.lol…Also global excellence is different than what you just suggested to me ,I tend not to be impressed so easily, our cultural IQ is somewhat too apart from one another. But in a country with more than 65% having no post secondary education the statement I made still stand. Americans are threatened by excellence and love mediocrity hence the waltz done by Jordan was appealing to them where as we were giggling here.I am sorry I wrote you a long reply, I didn’t have time to write a short one ….

    6/25/2011 9:08 AM UTC

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    Kristin - wrote:

    Iveta didn’t need this competition to prove her talent. She’s already a national ballroom champion. But the competition needs Iveta– a dancer with a load of class. I wanted to see her take on dances that would make her emote and let loose. But Bollywood just made her look silly. It makes everyone look silly. She was also the oldest of all the dancers, and I guess the summer crowd is looking to nominate prom queen. So here’s to Iveta!

    6/25/2011 12:20 PM UTC

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    anonymous - wrote:

    I was sorely disappointed to see Ryan stay on the show. The judges stated she didn’t not dance for her life properly yet she got to stay? Ricky got to stay because he preformed a true dance for his life. Ryan is not a performer. I can’t stand to watch her dance. Missy and Iveta are excellent performers with a lot of talent. I had my hopes up that Ryan would go home and now I’m not sure I even want to watch the rest of the season. What happened was wrong. She isn’t the strongest dancer and doesn’t have the highest star quality. Why are the judges keeping her? Ryan seems to have only one expression and she can’t convey a story properly with it.

    6/25/2011 2:44 PM UTC

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    jeanny - wrote:

    The judges were wrong to eliminate Nick and Iveta. Personally I think it’s the biggest blunder they’ve made in any season of SYTYCD. There were less talented dancers who were in the bottom 3 the first week who would have been less of a loss to the show.

    6/25/2011 4:34 PM UTC

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    U - wrote:

    That was definitely a double standard this week when they held it against the boys – “dance for your life”. But for the girls it didn’t seem to matter.

    6/25/2011 6:09 PM UTC

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    Shannon - wrote:

    I’m not sure if Nigel reads these blog comments, but I feel very strongly that the performance on the results show by the group of children was absolutely appalling. I am young, certainly not a prude, and I was uncomfortable watching these children. They were inappropriately dressed for their ages and performing dance moves highly inappropriate for their ages. I cannot believe that this show, which I’ve watched since day one, which allow this performance. These days children are growing up way too fast and these performing CHILDREN dressed in barely there bikini tops and shaking their asses does not set a good example to kids. I am sooo disappointed in the lack of taste used by the producers of the show.

    6/25/2011 9:57 PM UTC

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    May - wrote:

    Honestly, I don’t think Missy and Iveta should have been eliminated…they were both great dancers! This season really has the best top 20 I’ve seen, but I feel those two should not have been eliminated

    6/25/2011 10:16 PM UTC

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    Kristin - wrote:

    I agree with Shannon about the inappropriate costumes. It’s starting to make me quite uncomfortable. I’m only 29 years old, and if I were ever brilliant enough as a dancer to be on this show, I’d have a seriously hard time showing so much of myself in those clothes. Remember, too, that younger people are watching this, and they’re internalizing the message of what it means to be attractive, and I don’t like the message they’re getting. I wonder if the dancers have trouble with these things, too… If it keeps this way, I might not be a viewer of the next season, which would make me quite sad.

    6/26/2011 3:33 PM UTC

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    anonymous - wrote:

    I completely agree with everyone else on here. I was so relieved when Ryan was in the bottom three. She may be a good dancer, but she doesn’t know how to perform. Unfortunately, you can have all the talent in the world, but if you don’t know how to get it across to the viewers then a show like this is probably not for you. On top of that, her solo fell flat. I was so surprised they kept her over the other two which are extremely strong dancers. I was sad to see Nick go because I really liked him, but Ricky’s DFYL was absolutely amazing and he earned his spot to stay…Ryan, however, not even close.
    P.S. in response to Shannon, I couldn’t agree more. I understand learning to dance young, and maybe even learning some of the more “trendier, sexier” moves….but honestly, there is a line. Why on earth was I watching little 8 eight year olds in extremely little bikini tops dancing? It was like a pedophile’s dream come true

    6/26/2011 4:28 PM UTC

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    Ayesha - wrote:

    Shocked! Instead of promoting healthy, natural foods & drink – ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ producers become a giant advertisement & promotion for artificial product like Gatorade!!
    What a sell out!
    The dancers are working so hard & need good nutrition which is gained from natural & wholesome, fresh food & drink, fruits, vegetables – but no, sell out to Gatorade! Ha!
    Shame on you!

    6/26/2011 4:32 PM UTC

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    Sharyn - wrote:

    Disappointed with the results show and with the fact that there has been little explanation in post show interviews that explain why they were unanimous in keeping RYAN??? A “dance for your life” should be just that. Anything from past performances should hold zero or little weight at that point. Ryan’s “dance for her life” SUCKED… showed me she doesn’t have the desire to give her all. Wadi at least can say he was proud of his and it was great! Iveta’s was PHENOMENAL! Missy’s was definitely better then Ryan’s, but mine would have been better then hers! Nigel even called Missy “the beast to beat!” (out of the beast of girls this season). And sweet talented tapper Nick? He was creative with his tap solo and has versatility! Plus, they had the opportunity to make the season finally add more tap numbers because Nigel indicated there were other contestants that could tap but nope! Sent him home too. It is very clear that Ricky DID dance for his life – gave everything he had – so he deserved to stay, but it was hard to see everyone go home when -(and I know its always one guy and one girl till we get down to 10) when it was ONLY RYAN that TRULY deserved to do so!!!

    6/26/2011 6:06 PM UTC

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    Heather - wrote:

    Bad call this week. You may have ruined the season for me. Nick and Iveta should not have gone home.

    6/26/2011 6:53 PM UTC

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    Brian Richey - wrote:

    I have been a loyal fan since the beginning and can’t wait until the summer for the show to begin. However this season seems to be a love fest between the judges and the dancers. In seasons past, especially last season, the judges gave great constructive criticism. This season even to a subpar performance they say they are fabulous, the best. And please get rid of the guest judge that has little to nothing to do with dance. Bring back a choreographer, someone who will make the dancers better with their comments. Thanks for hearing me.

    6/27/2011 3:36 AM UTC

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    Rebecca - wrote:

    Really – Nick and Ivetta? I would think Jordan or Jess would have been eliminated. While I don’t believe the bollywood number was Nick or Ivetta’s best number, it’s unfair they got eliminated due tot he postponement of the first weeks elimination. I’m disheartened America!

    6/27/2011 7:07 AM UTC

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    Erika W. - wrote:

    I am very disappointed that Nick Young was sent home. He was the best tap dancer on the show. I feel like he wasn’t given the chance to showcase his best. He also was very versatile. Wadi too was not given the chance to showcase his own style. I am very disappointed with the judges decision. I was so looking forward to a couple tap number this season but I guess no one can do it now.

    6/27/2011 9:19 AM UTC

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    Doreen - wrote:

    I like the show much better this year; but my entire family was shocked that Ryan was not eliminated. Iveta blew everyone away with her solo. So what if she is 30, is this show only about 18 year olds. The judges did not hold the girls accountable as they did the guys. If Ryan did not measure up in her solo in dancing for her life and the others did, why is she still there. Not fair. Iveta and Missy should be there, they earned it, they worked for it, no one had to tell them that they believe they can do better, they already proved that.

    6/27/2011 3:36 PM UTC

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    Erik - wrote:

    The judges put themselves in a corner by needing to eliminate 4 dancers out of three couples, particularly when couples are often in the bottom three because of a weak link. The clear fix would have been to have an additional bottom couple (or even two) form which the judges to choose from.
    The judges were visably displeased to be sending Missy and Nick home. But I (for one) agree with their decision. Ryan derserves to be there and though her Solos are weak she is a stronger dancer than Missy. She will be missed along with charming Nick.

    6/27/2011 4:49 PM UTC

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    Randy W - wrote:

    Nick and Wadi were two of my favorite guy dancers also. Losing them, after Jess flubbed every lift, and several of the other guys just failed to shine, makes me really sad.

    I really expected Nick to be a breakout star this season, and I really hope he does well in the future. I’m sure both he and Wadi will.

    Iveta should have gone all the way to the finals. It’s a real shame she was cut, and I cannot imagine what the judges were thinking, picking Ryan to stay, out of those three girls. Ryan may be talented but there are half a dozen other dancers indistinguishable from her still in the show. Iveta was truly one of a kind.

    A sad results show, but I really like nearly all the dancers this season and am excited to see where they go from here.

    6/27/2011 4:54 PM UTC

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    AL Schott - wrote:

    I am also very disappointed by the inappropriateness of this episode. I really like this show, but I felt embarrassed for it last week. I was embarrassed for the little 8 year old girls and the way they were dressed and shaking / dancing during the guest spot. I was also embarrassed that “raunchiness” was treated as a gold standard. Many of the dances are just so beautiful, fun and inspiring; I love to record them and show them to my daughter. I would love to be able to share the whole show with her, but at this rate, I’m not sure I’ll even be able to continue watching SYTYCD

    6/27/2011 4:58 PM UTC

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    Sarah - wrote:

    Ryan Ramirez has no soul when she dances. There is zero emotion, just a hollow smiling face. The judges even mentioned it last week when they ask why she smiled through what should have been an emotional and somber piece. Please don’t send home others that have mastered the performance aspect as well as the dance just to keep Ryan around.

    6/27/2011 7:33 PM UTC

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    P Jackson - wrote:

    After watching this show every season, and not being a trained dancer myself, I look for what I would pay money to go see. I think it frustrating when they don’t split up pairs that needed to be. Ryan personally had two weeks well in her range as well as Robert. In seasons past the first few epidsodes it was not real difficulut to pick the bottom 3 and every eyar the dancers get better. I think it will be interesteing to see some of the judges favorites go down in flames when they finally get really challenged to do things way out of their comfort zone. I also would like to see the guest judges give real input to help the dancers in the first few crucial weeks not just “yes your great your great.” You want guys like Wadi who was obviously growing in leaps and bounds to have a chance agains seasoned dancers.

    6/27/2011 9:21 PM UTC

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    David F. - wrote:

    I have enjoyed the show since the beginning and often don’t agree with the results or judges decisions, but sometimes I wonder why I watch at all. The camera movement and directing of the program when the dancers are performing makes it seem like the director wants to be part of the program. Let us watch the dancers please, without getting in the way!

    6/27/2011 10:57 PM UTC

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    Alisha - wrote:

    I agree that the judges really need to come out and explain why they saved Ryan. It was a total shock, especially after Nigel admitted that she did not do her best in her dance for her life. Both Missy and Ivetta gave their all and were worlds beyond Ryan. Can Ryan dance, techinically yes, but she cannot perform. She just smiles the whole time, which is somehow even worse than Kent Boyd’s attempts at expression last season. Dancing at this level is way beyond the moves. It’s interpretation of music and a story through movement. That includes showing the emotional range of that story. Ryan doesn’t even attempt to do that. She is extremely immature as a dancer whereas Missy and especially Ivetta are both extremely well-rounded dancers that deserved their spot. Personally, I was hoping that Ivetta and Nick were the ones saved, but I certainly would have rather seen Missy saved instead of Ryan. I thought Ryan should have been in the bottom three since week one and have gone home already and yet she was the one the judges saved. Please have the guts to come out and explain your decision. America put Ryan in the bottom three for a reason and if you read these posts you will be aware that the majority of us wanted her eliminated. You owe us at least an explanation as to why you saved her. You defended your call on Ricky, but praising the other girls and calling Ryan out for not giving her all and then saving her does not explain the decision or defend it, which you really need to do.

    On a side note, I think Jess’s perceived personality is jading a lot of people against him. He’s from New Jersey and sorry to say is more than a little bit stereotypical, but is actually an incredibly talented dancer. He has a low center, which is why some people may feel he lacks one because they are not use to seeing a dancer with one like that, but his center is very strong, one of the best in the boys this season. Go and rewatch Gene Kelly and you will see what a dancer like Jess is supposed to look like. Jess is technically very strong and has great performance. He just comes off arrogant, though I think that he probably really isn’t as much as he seems to be. He’s just from New Jersey and that’s kind of how they are there.

    6/28/2011 10:30 AM UTC

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    Heather H - wrote:

    I was extremerly disappointed in the editing of the Gatorade-sponsored portion of last Thursday’s show. I assume the show was trying to promote healthy eating, but that is not what came across. The nutritionist on the show only pointed out “bad” foods – such as spaghetti with meatballs, ice cream and a pack of crackers – foods that are not in and of themselves “bad” because they do have some nutritional benefits. The only nutrional point made was the caloric content of the crackers, with no discussion of the other nutrional elements of the foods. Calories are generally correlated solely with weight-gain. This sends the message to viewers to “watch what you eat so you don’t get fat,” and that message was even further distorted because it appeared that the nutritionist was telling these dancers – dancers that get much more exercise every week than the average viewer – that even they can’t eat these calories. On a show that is watched by millions of teenage viewers, at a time when teens are being sent misguided messages constantly about what their bodies should look like, focusing only on “bad” foods and caloric intake, without any discussion of healthier options or the nutritional elements of both the “bad” and potential good foods, or without any discussion of the fact that these dancers train so hard every day they can probably eat as much as they want but should eat healthy, is not only reckless, it is down-right dangerous. I am disturbed that a show that seems so body-conscious and accepting of all body types would air such an irresponsibly-edited segment.

    6/28/2011 10:54 AM UTC

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    Rachel - wrote:

    Concern #1 – I’ll not use the term “disappointed” because I neglected to vote and therefore do not feel completely entitled to such feelings. However, if the judges really selected who they wanted to save based on the “dance for your life” solo performances, then I agree with Ricky (although Nick and Wadi surely gave him a run for his money) and I disagree with Ryan. While she seems very interesting to watch, I do not believe that her solo performance was the strongest of the three. In my opinion Iveta had the best solo performance. Not that I favored her or anything. My opinion is based merely on the quality of the solo performances.

    Concern #2 – Of the 16 remaining finalists,12 are contemporary/jazz dancers. That alone was another good reason to keep Iveta. We could use the variety! Besides, a person can only watch but so many pointed toe, peter pan leaps (usually from some type of randomly place furniture prop) into the tormented and seemingly unknowing arms of an awaiting male partner before the channel surfing begins!

    6/28/2011 10:45 PM UTC

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    Sam - wrote:

    I will just reiterate what basically all of the above posts are saying by agreeing that Nick and Iveta shouldn’t have gone home. I don’t think Missy and Wadi should have gone home either. I think the judges sent 2 of what were going to be the audience’s favorite boys home because Nick and Wadi were both totally adorable, and the kind of guys who girls at home fall in love with… let’s just say there aren’t many of those this season… there are no neils or marks or pashas. The guys this season are SO lackluster and forgetable. Nick and Wadi were two of the ones who were actually memorable. Ricky? I’m sorry but no. I completely disagree with Nigel and I guess everybody else who thinks he was so amazing when he danced for his life. I think Ricky just leaps around the stage and blindly smiles through out everything. Go back and watch it if you don’t believe me! Nicks solo was a million times better. I agree with whoever on here that said it was disheartening to see a tapper and a contemporary dancer dance for their lives and the contemporary dancer won. Nick’s dancing was amazing, and I really had pegged him as the person this season who was going to surprise everybody, definitely my dark horse to win. And Iveta just goes without saying. She was fabulous. She was a world champion. Her solo was on a different level… on a different planet than both Ryan’s or Missy’s. I read in an interview that Nigel said originally they were going to keep Iveta and Nick, but after Ricky’s solo they changed their minds…1. i don’t get that that because i just really don’t think ricky’s solo was good. 2. if you are going to change your whole decision based on someone’s dancing for their life, then why, on the other hand would you pick the girl who failed so miserably at just that? great job judges on completely contradicting yourselves and making probably one of the worst decisions in this show’s history. guess we will have yet another contemporary dancer as our champion. way to give the other dancers at least a shot. whatever. i’m obviously not alone in my disappointment. the competition is now melanie’s or jordan’s for the taking. and tadd is the only guy who even stands a chance now that wadi and nick are gone.

    6/28/2011 11:44 PM UTC

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    Becky E. - wrote:

    Ryan???? Seriously??? Her and the horse teeth smile needed to go last week!!! I can’t stand to watch her “dance”. Nick should still be there – he’s awesome!!!! So far…not happy with this season

    6/29/2011 11:57 AM UTC

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    Sharyn G - wrote:

    tonight’s episode:
    WORST EPISODE EVER
    Can you PLEASE get music and dance styles that this generation actually likes to watch?! i’ve watched this show since the first season, and feel as if it’s getting worse by the years. to make it worst, the blonde guest judge- omg, her voice hurt my ears. PLEASE bring back the show that had entertaining dance. it’s too much for the older generations

    6/29/2011 5:31 PM UTC

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    Julie - wrote:

    Laura is absolutely correct. The talent & passion is amazing. The camera work is awful. You cannot tell what is happening in the group numbers because there are so many cuts, jumps, and close-ups. Its a real INSULT to the talent of the dancers & the choreographers. The spiral cam makes me dizzy & I have to actually stop watching. For the couples dances, bad camera work means it doesn’t look as good at home & it means less calls in for those couples. Movement should be in the dancers, not the camera.

    6/29/2011 6:57 PM UTC

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    anonymous - wrote:

    Ryan? Really? NO ONE LIKES RYAN!!! (As evidenced by all the comments — I hope a SYTYCD producer is reading this or something) I thought this was about “America’s Favorite Dancer” and not “Nigel & Mary’s Favorite Dancer.” I can only hope that America kicks Ryan’s butt out of the competition as soon as she reaches the top 10.

    6/29/2011 9:30 PM UTC

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    Arthur - wrote:

    I am terribly shocked America voted Missy to bottom three…even though her partner didn’t do high quality like Missy did which didn’t help her obviously. Then only to have Ryan beat out Missy on the dance for your life solo? I’m a fan of this show and now I lost all interest whatsoever! I am truly UPSET with this season SYTYCD…believe me I love Ryan in every way, but Missy losing out to her?…NO WAY! Just TRAVESTY!!…UTTERLY!!!
    Ryan we love you and don’t take this personal at all…so I wish you well and now expect the best from you since you beat out the TOP performer beloved MISSY! MISSY WE WILL SORELY MISS YOU! I WISH TO TALK TO YOU AND INSPIRE YOU TO KEEP GOING AND SEE MORE OF YOU AND PROVE HOW WRONG AMERICA & SYTYCD ARE! I want to say more but all I can say is that what keeps repeating in my head is,”WHAT A SHAME”…”ON GREATNESS OF TALENT MISSY IS!” I can’t get over it!

    6/30/2011 2:40 AM UTC

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    Montserrat Viviane - wrote:

    I am still mourning the lost of my favourite couple Iveta and Nick and I’ll even include Wadi and Missy, why did they had to go. Nick and Iveta were amazing, awesome chemistry and I know they would have shine in other dances. I truly hope that SYTYCD brings back Iveta and Nick and will get a chance to show off their amazing skills again. If Iveta has to dance with another partner than bring her with another star from past season (Pasha or Dimitry) and let her show America what true ballroom is all about, she’ll BRING IT to the FLOOR. I’m all for Tango, Argentine Tango, Rumba or a hot Paso Doble.

    6/30/2011 12:20 PM UTC

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    Brian - wrote:

    If this hostess continues to host next season I will absolutely not watch. The dancing is great the judges are great we LOVE the show but everytime this hostess talks and comments and take the thunderaway from the dancers and the judges and simply taller than EVERYONE on the show. It seems like there are so many more people that would be much more positive and personable and have such a BETTER stage presence that this hostess. Everytime she talks or comments we both roll our eyes and wait for the next dance to commence. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE entertain the idea of another hostess!! please. B and C

    6/30/2011 5:19 PM UTC

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    Lindsay - wrote:

    Seriously?! why is Ryan still here this week. I’m not as sad to see Miranda and Robert go (they weren’t my favorites although talented) as I was Missy, Iveta, Nick, and Wadi (all amazing dancers), but they still blew Ryan out of the park this week. Ryan can do the steps, yes. But she doesn’t emote there’s nothing behind her dancing compelling me to want to watch her. Not to mention did nobody ever teach that girl not to smile during a sad dance or really any dance other than like a broadway number. She needs to have real emotion not a plastered on smile like she’s in her 8th grade talent show. When will America and the judges see the light and send her home so we can watch Ricky dance with a real performer? I was blown away that she wasn’t in the bottom 3 again this week she definitely deserved to be and I feel like now that she’s paired with ricky he might be able to get enough votes to keep her afloat in this competition which is really disappointing to me and will make for a very boring summer of SYTYCD. I completely agree with everyone who thinks its sad that in the first elimination we lost our only tap dancer and ballroom dancer…the variety had me really excited for this season and now I’m not so sure.

    6/30/2011 6:06 PM UTC

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    Laura T - wrote:

    Can’t agree more with all of the comments. How can we take the judges comments seriously when they would pick a low performing dancer over a ten-time world champion? As viewers we were really deprived of a unique opportunity to see world class dancing. I have wondered in the past why the judges gushed over certain dancers whom I didn’t really see as the best dancers. I thought it was my lack of dance knowledge, now I know that the judges are influenced by other things than dance. It really ruins the reputation of this show.

    6/30/2011 6:28 PM UTC

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    Lisa - wrote:

    Miranda was ripped off! She is so powerful and expressive and her dance for her life was way better than Ashley’s and even Caitlyn’s. NOT a good choice.

    7/1/2011 5:32 AM UTC

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    director101 - wrote:

    I think booting Miranda was a huge mistake. She not only is an amazing dancer, she has real charisma. I’m sorry, but Ashley can barely convince me that she has a pulse …..

    7/1/2011 7:16 AM UTC

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    Judi - wrote:

    Please stop changing the format, bring back the choreographers as judges, where’s Mia and Adam? and be sure to give them props for the amazing work they do as well as the dancers. Best group of dancers ever this season and so glad you brought Mary back!

    7/1/2011 8:37 AM UTC

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    donna - wrote:

    Nick….you blew me away!!! I was shocked to find that you and Iveta were even IN the bottom 3, let alone SENT HOME!!!
    I think Iveta rubbed voters the wrong way (perhaps because they felt she didn’t deserve to be there because of her championship status), but if viewers just judged her on her dancing, she was WAY better than some other dancers. The luck of the draw of getting “Bollywood” that week also was a jinx…
    I’m glad that there are other viewers that agree that we need more than lyrical/contemporary dances.

    The name of the show should be changed to:

    So You Think You Can Dance LYRICAL & COMTEMPORARY…..seriously, because that’s ALL IT IS….I want to see some ballet, tap, more broadway….geez….ENOUGH with just lyrical & contemporary. I agree with another comment that said he was concerned that if viewers that were surfing through the channels stumbled across SYTYCD, they wouldn’t stop to bother watching because it’s SO “girly and frilly” with all the peter pan leaps turns….There are many people that may enjoy dancing if the only impression they got of dance wasn’t all ONE SIDED….the world needs more male dancers, and I agree they should be trained in ballet & lyrical, but if they see different styles, the person would be more likely to be inspired to give dancing a try….

    P.S. Love having Mary Murphy back!!!!!!! I would much rather hear her screaming in emotion and praise for the dancers than I would for Mia’s biased, selfish, and hurtful comments.

    7/4/2011 9:43 AM UTC

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    Jennifer - wrote:

    I do not like the way this is starting out. “Saving Ryan” is gonna get old fast. The decision to eliminate Iveta and save Ryan is SO!! transparent that it is favoritism. As soon as I saw the clip that Ryan worked with Mia I said to myself “AW.. now I get it!!”. The show was honored to have someone of Iveta reputation to even want to be on the show and showed disrespect to eliminate her first chance they got. If the judges keep saving Ryan I will quit watching. American is trying to vote her off for how many weeks now??? Come on!!!

    7/15/2011 12:53 PM UTC