So You Think You Can Dance - Top 12

Wish Mia were choreographing instead of judging. I appreciate her commentary, but I'd rather see her amazing work. Also not really loving the rag Cat is wearing.

Chelsie & Mark - SALSA (Alex da Silva) - The song was called "Fuego" and fuego it was in the beginning and the end. The middle, unfortunately, was not so hot (during the footwork). It looked like they were anticipating the really hard choreography Alex gave them and lost the fire. Nice finish though. The turns sequence with the interlocked arms and the lift at the end were great. Chelsie is a great technician when it comes to latin and ballroom and Mark keeps up nicely. Eww! Nigel is sooooooooooo creepy (commentary on Chelsie's outfit). There is a daily TV review on my google homepage and here's what today's said. "Between the leather jacket, participation in group dances, and inappropriate comments about Cat Deeley's looks, Nigel is making Mary look incredibly normal this season." Couldn't have said it better myself.

Comfort & Thayne - HIP HOP (Tabitha & Napoleon) - As you all know, I've been hot and cold on Tabitha & Napoleon's choreography. I'm going with hot on this one. I really liked the choreography, Comfort & Thayne pulled it off, but I don't believe them as a couple. There is absolutely zero chemistry between them. I'm afraid it's probably the end of the road for them. There's just nothing that's going to make people pick up the phone.

Jessica & Will - CONTEMPORARY (Tyce) - Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! Love Tyce! That's it.

Courtney & Gev - CHA CHA (Anya & Pasha) - Welcome back old friends. That had Anya & Pasha written all over it. I liked it, but didn't like the end. I know this isn't a revelation, but Mary is super cukoo.

Kherington & Twitch - KRUMP (Lil C) - I'm not usually a krump fan, but I really liked it. Not sure if that's a testament to Lil C or Kherington & Twitch. I even liked her vinyl pants. Mia's right about Twitch. We've come to love his softer side, but he still really brings it in a number like this.

Katee & Joshua - VIENESE WALTZ (Jean Marc & France) - I love Joshua's personality (and his dancing). He is always so cute in the video packages. I also love what Jean Marc is doing with the Vienese waltz on this show. It may be less of a waltz in the traditional sense, but so much more accessible for this audience. I loved this choreography and they way they danced it. Both Katee & Joshua were fantastic and their connection is great. I especially liked the beginning when they almost touched, but not quite. Lots of great lifts too. They worked so well into the choreography - nothing forced.

Round 1 goes to Will & Jessica (and Tyce)! Next...

Chelsie & Mark - BROADWAY (Tyce) - I liked it - wardrobe issues notwithstanding. Did you see the repeat move at the end from Tyce's previous routine tonight? I did love it, though. The characters came through and Chelsie really knows how to work her legs.

Comfort & Thayne - CONTEMPORARY (Mandy Moore) - One for Comfort and now one for Thayne. I love Mandy Moore - she rarely lets me down and I loved this routine (music and movement). The floor partner work reminded me of something she did last year with Dominic & Sabra. Comfort & Thayne did a decent job, but I think it's to little too late. Ouch Nigel - "I would have like to see another couple perform that routine?" I've never heard anything that harsh on this show. Didn't get much better from Mary or Mia. Yikes for them!

Jessica & Will - QUICK STEP (Tony & Melanie) - Jessica's on a roll - 2 good routines. Can she make it 3? The quick step isn't really a fair dance to ask that question. This was a hard routine and they both pulled it off. Even if all the steps weren't perfect, it was high energy and entertaining. I guess it's only fair for them to get something hard to pull off and connect with, since they hit the jackpot with Tyce's earlier contemporary routine. Apparently Mia would have answered no to my question and was pretty harsh about her. "Will, you need a new partner." Well, he'll get one next week (as will everyone - I'm not saying Jessica's out).

Courtney & Gev - JAZZ (Mandy Moore) - Mandy is so great at (1) partner work, (2) musicality and (3) using her dancers' strengths. I loved this routine. It was fun and full of great movement. I was afraid the map and safari costumes could have made this hokey, but not so. Great dancing and connection by Courtney & Gev.

Kherington & Twitch - SMOOTH TANGO (Jean Marc & France) - What's a smooth tango? And didn't they already tango? Or was that a paso doble? OK, I see what a smooth tango is. I didn't love it, but didn't hate it. There were a couple cool shapes and moves, but not that memorable.

Katee & Joshua - BOLLYWOOD (Nakul) - I don't really know if that was good or not since I have no knowledge of bollywood, but I was entertained. They seemed to be doing the same thing and it looked hard, so I think it was good.

I don't know if there's any clear winner tonight, but unfortunately there is a clear loser. I don't even know if we need a results show tomorrow since it seems to be a forgone conclusion that Comfort & Thayne are going home. I will give the consistency award to Courtney & Gev tonight.

I really might not watch tomorrow - I have no interest in hearing Katy Perry sing about kissing a girl and I always want to like Alvin Ailey performances, but usually don't.

Until next week...