SYTYCD season 5 - Top 12

Does anyone else think there's a Michael Jackson tribute coming? I'm guessing it will be the opening of the results show. Watching tonight at Lynn and Dustin's house, so hoping to have a few guest comments mixed in. We heard a rumor that Katie and Maggie might be going to the show this week...bitches! OK, not this week, but if you do go - we're super-jealous.

MELISSA & ADE
Disco / Doriana
Some amazing lifts, choreography and energy. Unfortunately, Melissa looked so tentative in the first half, like she was waiting for the scary lifts. Ade completely out danced her. Also, would a spray tan kill you, Melissa? But, according to Tyce, "friggin' awesome."

Waltz - Ron Montez
What is the difference between a waltz and a vienese waltz? Anyone? I absolutely love Ade. He is so strong - he dances like a man. I can't wait to see him dance contemporary. I loved the few seconds of his turns at the end - a glimpse of his greatness. These two are beautiful together. Curious to see what happens when they split up next week.

KAYLA & KUPONO
Contemporary / Mia
There it is, Mia's emotional stand out piece of the season. It was perfect - choreography, performance, costumes/make-up (or lack of make-up on her)/hair. Brilliant. I will watch it over and over. Why is Mary screaming? That high pitched squealing voice is an insult to this piece.

Broadway / Joey
Don't really have anything to say about this. It was fine. The judges comments were all focused on the fact that they didn't capture the original flavor of West Side Story. I'm guessing they might not even know what that show is. I love West Side Story - shout out to Lynnie who played Anita in West Side Story back in the day.

CAITLIN & JASON
Fox Trot / Tony & Melanie
I've had a hard time figuring out what bugs me about these two - I think it's because they are pretty much the same size. I liked the piece and the old hollywood look. This was good, but that might not be enough at this point in the competition. Their second dance is going to need to be more fun if they are going to get the votes.

Lyrical Jazz / Mandy
This should really help them. It was an enjoyable piece and they danced it beautifully. I really love Mandy and liked this piece. I'm really anxious to see them with other partners next week. I think Nigel has a point - the chemistry isn't really there with them.

JEANINE & PHILLIP
Russian Folk / Yuri Nelson & Lilia Babenko
Really, Russian Folk?????? NIGEL, YOU'VE GONE TOO FAR! KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE! Oh, crap! This is worse than I thought. Jeanine did the best she could, but nothing could really save this nightmare. At least Nigel admitted this was a mistake. If they don't get contemporary for their second number, they got gypped.

Jive / Tony & Melanie
Phillip was, predictably, a nightmare. No bounce, he looked nervous and those pants were distracting. The choreography was great - really fun, and Jeanine was fantastic. She carried the whole routine. It was great if you only watched her. She is so strong and I can't wait to see her with a stronger partner. None of us get what the judges saw that we didn't. Hmmm...

RANDI & EVAN
Hip Hop / Tabitha & Napoleon
How exciting to celebrate a shotgun wedding. I am so bored with Tabitha & Napoleon. They put out the same piece over and over! I'm not alone on this, Dustin doesn't like them either. He's now in a bad mood. How about another number with a current r&b hit, skinny jeans and sneakers and a sappy, spelled out story. Randi pulled it off, but Evan was in over his head. BORING! (Sorry, Mags. I know you and Napoleon have a special connection. Maybe you can let him know his choreography needs improvement.)

Samba / Pasha & Anya (yea, I love alums choreographing)
Maybe I would have liked this if it had been Pasha & Anya performing it. For a second, I thought it was - that is such an Anya outfit on Randi. This is not good. Brutal. A waste of a samba. It was too slow and not hot at all.

JANETTE & BRANDON
Argentine Tango / new choreographers, who's names I didn't catch
We had really high expectations for this and we all loved it. It was fantastic and I have to admit these two are really great dancers. Love the choreography, costumes and performance. Brandon is at his best when he has a character (it eliminates that weird smile). Anything that shuts the judges up is my favorite number. Oh, nevermind...they can't resist commmenting. I wish they'd left it at the standing o.

Jazz / Wade
Are you kidding me! That was ridiculous! Perfect choreography and perfect performance. They were both fantastic, but Brandon was absolutely sick! His movement quality was amazing. Props to Wade - super creative, great use of the floor, music, costumes (love the purple hair) - love it all! Also, these two are tiny. I didn't notice it before. Tiny dynamos!

These judges are absolutely crazy. Mary is, as usual, a complete nut-job (but the botox works). Tyce is the exact opposite of Lil C (Dustin's favorite judge) - he speaks completely in cliches..."1-888-FAN-FRIGGIN-TASTIC!" What the frig is that?

Shout out to the production value of the show. They do such a great job with camera angles, lighting, etc.