If you’re like me, when American Idol ends, I’m not quite sure where to turn for my dose of reality show drama. I can’t stand the absurd shows MTV and VH1 create that they dub ‘reality’ (really? You want me to believe that the ‘frenemies’ LC and Heidi just happen to be at the exact same party at the exact same time and run into eachother with the cameras ready? Ha, nice try!). But, Fox has a solution!!! "So you think you can dance". Despite the somewhat lame title (honestly, with the amount of money they pay their advertising department, you would think they could come up with a better name than that!), it is a fabulously addictive show. I didn’t find this gem until last season (this season is their 4th one) but I am so glad I did.

As with American Idol, you have a host and 3 judges…but unlike American Idol, the host is female, Brittish, and can actually be funny! (sorry Ryan, but you are only funny on your KIIS morning show). Plus…she wears some of the most interesting outfits!!!  And – the judges rotate!! The 2 main are always Mary Murphy (extremely talented and reknowned Ballroom dancer) and Nigel Lithgow (Ex-dancer and Executive producer). and then each week there is a judge that is a coreographer or professional dancer. The premise is easy: (taken from Fox’s website)

In Season Four, producers again will travel across the country in search of dancers who represent the rhythm of America. Those who spark the judges’ interest during auditions will be invited to call-backs, where they will work with top choreographers. During the call-back week, the judges choose the Top 20 dancers who will continue in the competition. In the performance round, the 20 finalists dance for America’s votes, and each week the six contestants comprising the bottom three couples are given a chance to perform solo routines to encourage viewers to keep them on the show. Then the judges decide which dancers stay in the competition and which two are eliminated. Once the series is down to the Top 10 finalists, it’s solely up to America to decide who remains in the competition. Following the performance shows, viewers can vote for their favorite couples. The live results shows reveal who keeps dancing and who goes home.

We have just finished the Vegas round and the top 20 have been named! They are: Kourtni Chelsea Chelsie Courtney Susie Rayven Kherrington Comfort Katee Jessica Matt Thayne Mark Gev Jamie Marquis Twitch Chris Joshua Will I am not really surprised about any of them (although I am not really a fan of Susie – she doesn’t have the same caliber of technique the other’s do…). My favorites so far are Twitch (he just barely missed being in the top 20 last season, back to try and win it this year!) and Chelsie (she is an incredible dancer, and seems really together!) Stay tuned for next week when we find out who gets paired up and if they really can dance!

♥
KW

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