Finalists Pauline Mata and Peter Sabasino were eliminated tonight.
Finalists Pauline Mata and Peter Sabasino were eliminated tonight on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Mata, 19, is a Jazz dancer from West Covina, CA, and Sabasino, 22, is a Tap dancer from Philadelphia, PA. This week’s results show also featured special performances by members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
The three couples who received the fewest votes after Tuesday’s performance show were: Ellenore Scott and Ryan Di Lello; Pauline Mata and Peter Sabasino; and Karen Hauer and Kevin Hunte. After each of these six dancers performed solo routines, the judges eliminated Mata and Sabasino.
The competition continues on Tuesday, Nov. 17 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX when the remaining 14 finalists (Channing Cooke, Ashleigh Di Lello, Ryan Di Lello, Russell Ferguson, Mollee Gray, Karen Hauer, Kevin Hunte, Jakob Karr, Noelle Marsh, Kathryn McCormick, Legacy Perez, Ellenore Scott, Victor Smalley and Nathan Trasoras) compete as couples once again.
The following night, Australian guitarist Orianthi will perform her hit, “According To You,” and dancers from NDM Bollywood Dance Productions will take the stage before the judges send two more dancers home on the live results show Wednesday, Nov. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed)
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I love this show, but tonight Nigel made a spectacle of himself. He was rude and disrespectful. Not only to the dancers who bust their butts working there, but also to the public present in the studio when he told them to shut up!!!! It is a shame. He had no right to treat everybody like he did. He humiliated all of the dancers and I’m sure the rest of the judges kept silence because they didn’t want to be a part of his disgraceful comments.
At least he should apologize to the viewers, and especially to the dancers.
Shame on you Nigel!!! Who did you think you are??? I’m embarased by you.
Getting rid of Pauline?! You guys suck and have lost all credibility! Pauline is by far the most elegant, exciting, charismatic, talented female of the bunch.
Im upset that on veterans day of all days-peter was supposed to be dressed as a “navy guy” and the costume people did zero research as to what the uniform looks like. The satin stripe down the pants-marines wear not navy…you dont wear collar devices and rank patches on the arms at the same time-the navy collar devices and then marine corp patches at that-the navy only wears a patch on the right arm, not both-and then adam said he was portraying an army guy?? As a veteran myself in a time of ongoing wars in several places I’m seriously dissapointed that they didn’t take the time to get something like a military uniform right…..
Well, the show was twisted this week
- Mollee and Nathan’s routine was a big disappointment to me as a fan of the couple.
- I felt like Nigel’s going a bit too far by yelling people like that (even if I totally agreed with what he said).
- For all those who wanna complain about the NEW (terrible) stage you may go to the show or judges’s twitter and tweet.
- and last please bring ‘Mia’ back! I miss her so much!
Nigel needs the same tongue lashing that he gave several of the contestants and the audience last night. His boorish behavior was unforgivable.
Nigel, this is not all about you. It’s about the talent and excited young people in the audience. Grow up and shut up Nigel. Don’t ruin a good thing. Constructive criticism is important. Start using it.
And, by the way, I am not a 16 year old girl rather a 51 year old CEO.
I agree completly!! I miss Mia so much and the stage IS aweful!
Nigel is a savvy business man but in one show he trashed his voting audience and the studio audience. Arrogance can be the downfall of many so called smart people. Nigel needs to remember that WE make the show not the judges. The dance community does not need his kind of help.
I agree with Vivienne’s comment – I totally understand where Nigel was coming from regarding Nathan’s escape from elimination because his fans love HIM and are voting on that basis and not so much that he danced well. And I’m not saying he’s not a good dancer, but I do feel that Mollee has been the stronger dancer and has been pretty much “carrying” him. With that being said, I disagree with the way Nigel spoke to Nathan. It’s not like Nathan has any control over the fact that the fans who actually vote are voting for HIM because they love him and not so much for his dancing. We all know he’s not the first dancer on the show to get by on their popularity and he wont be the last. That’s just how these shows work!
* Lesson learned – if you have a favorite dancer, YOU HAVE TO VOTE!
I was completely turned off by Nigel’s comments and actions last night. SYTYCD craves viewers and voters yet, Nigel had nothing nice to say to the audience who supports him. He was rude and condescending not only to the dancers but to the studio audience and the voters at home. Telling us to “shut up” when OUR opinions are the reason this show is on the air. I LOVE dance and this show, but Nigel will need to apologize in order for me to continue as a fan.
“The screams” from the audience is a good thing Nigel, it means that people like what they are seeing. Perhaps you are the one who needs to learn a thing or two.
Yeah Nigel was a lil loud last nite. I sorta feel bad for the dancers 4 having 2 put up with that but then again Nigel’s a judge & he may have some influence in anyone staying or leaving….
I feel bad that Karen had 2 perform 4 her position there when it should have been Mollee & Nathan…. I would like 2 C Mollee & Nathan B among the last 10 standing so it’s cool that they R still around.
Legacy’s still my favorite of them all!
Rather than criticize the judges one need to see their frustrations. It is sad and disappointing to say the least, to see season after season better talented performers get booted off the show because America does not vote on who is their “favorite best dancers” but rather their favorite couple based on looks and not ability.
This is certainly most disappointing to those performers who actually did do their best and find themselves in the bottom three just because.
Fox should amend the rules to the show so that when this does occur again and it will. To simply allow the judges to override the wrong decision.
Way to many good performers are loosing their chances at life and we will all pay in the end.
Sorry, I disagree with the commenters here. I was equally as impatient with the constant fawning of the audience over Nathan and Mollee, and sometimes people who refuse to get a grip need to be told to do so.
The audience has no concept of merit, because the audience is far more concerned with how people are “feeling” rather than what they actually bring to the stage. The accolades we (as an audience) give to dancers need to be earned, and not just by how cute, adorable, or visually appealing they may be.
The audience has started to see that they can shout back to the judges but hasn’t realized that it should be tempered when the judges are attempting to make a serious point, as Nigel was then. This is NOT a free-for-all, it’s a competition, and if not Nigel then who? Who is going to make a stand for the true purpose of the show if not its producer when it gets out of hand?
Is this a professional competition or not? Should it devolve into a popularity contest with no basis in ability or merit? If that’s the case, let’s just put Sex (the Seattle dancer) on because there are enough people who will vote for *him*, too.
Nigel,
Emotions got the better of you, your comments both arrogant and parental, ..scolding rather than constructive. A thoughtful apology Tuesday to begin the show, to your loyal audience for one, but especially the dancers, your unkind comments better suited off camera, in private.
Best,
David
I miss Mia so much, but I know from watching the Canadian So You Think You Can Dance, She was hurt just a few weeks ago. That’s probably why she’s missing.
Hope You feel better soon Mia
Who the heck is (Host) Cat Deeley’s stylist and make-up artist??
She is one of the most YOUNG and GORGEOUS YOUNG TV show host I’ve ever seen!! Why her style ALWAYS that awful mess???!!!!
I missed this weeks show with regrets… but I have to say why dont they post entire shows here for the viewers to catch up on if they miss it like ABC? Also the new stage is absolutely aweful I agree with Jennifer above…there was something so crisp and clean about the other stage and set and you could really focus on the dancers…I catch my eye wondering all over the set when I try to watch their performances now
and how dissapointing …no disrespect to the talented dancers of the past but this season the dancers simply ROCK! some of the best Ive ever seen all on one stage!
I loved season 5. It was exciting & heartbreaking and most of all memorable. You had Jeanine, Philip, Ade, Melissa the ballarina, Asuka, Kayla and a slew of other great dancers. Season 6 is BORING!!!! Just a bunch of 12 year olds who are imature and don’t have much flavor!! Just because they have been dancing since they were 4 does not make them 1) great dancers or 2) interesting people.
I tape the show so I can fastforward through alot of the nonsense! Since I had loved season 5 so much I thought for sure this would be better, great even, how disappointing from a viewers perspective. Sorry I tried watching, but don’t know if I can make it through another episode!
I’m disappointed with the season so far. The focus seems to be on the judges comments rather than the dance. They keep going on and on. Nigel has been boorish and rude. I think some of the choreography has been awful. Ice C’s routine didn’t seem to take in consideration who the dancers were and the costumes made them look like the Michelin man. I’m glad they weren’t eliminated.
I hope that the producers will get back to the draw of the program – amazing young dancers and great choreography!
didn’t mia quit ?
sytycd didn’t fire her so they can’t bring her back
I have watched all the seasons from the 1st to the present. I really don’t think this group of dancers have been the best out of all the seasons. True, I don’t know too much about the techniques, but performance to me has been lacking. Nigel was very rude though this last episode. I think he needs a “So you think you can dance” break.
I miss having the guest judges. Adam is ok, but I don’t think he should be a permanent. Bring back Lil C, Mia and even some of the new Canadian talent, Stacy & Sean as guest judges.
I couldn’t believe how rude Nigel was last night. If he doesn’t want the audience to BOO or chear than don’t have it in front of a “live” audience. I will probably quit watching it if he keeps telling the audience to “Shut Up”. This isn’t the first time he has done this either.
I was really put off by Nigel’s behavior last night. I do not have a fav yet and have not picked up my phone to vote. After his rude, condescending, and scolding behavior last night, I won’t be watching or voting anytime soon. He needs to realize that this show does not choose America’s best dancer, it chooses America’s fav dancer. He also needs to realize that the viewers are quantified in the ratings and if he alienates the viewers he can kiss his gravy train goodbye. You may not like it Nigel but viewership is powerful and should be treated with kindness and respect.
1) these are great dancers. It was proven on the special episode which was superb. This is a FAVORITE dance show, EVERYONE should accept that. This doesn’t mean a bad dancer should win but it explains why great dancers don’t.
2) Coreography has been a little off after the special episode. It must be hard to try and follow Wade, Mia, Tabbynap, or Sonya’s big shoes.
3) I like Adam, he is so honest and I love that about him. But Mary needs to tone down the shouting. It’s getting extremely disgusting.
4) I think everyone should calm down a little bit.
I am a dancer from Argentina and you guys (viewers from US) need to start appreciating what you have. I good show with farelly good rules and very very talented people on it. This does not happen in every country.
J wrote “The audience has no concept of merit, because the audience is far more concerned with how people are “feeling” rather than what they actually bring to the stage. The accolades we (as an audience) give to dancers need to be earned, and not just by how cute, adorable, or visually appealing they may be.”
Why do you think the judges picked all of these dancers? Sure they have talent, but the judges were also concerned about selling the show and having an audience watch. That said, “cute, adorable or visually appealing” were factors that played a role in the judges final decisions. They even made Peter cut his hair differently prior to the actual show starting. “Looks” plays a factor with the judges as well.
They are also concerned about appearance in the “Sad story” factor. How many sad storied can you find on people? This plays well with audiences and influences votes.
If appearance does not play a factor, then they should stop showing the little clips about each dancer. They are there to dance and show that talent. Why do I or anyone else need to get to know them personally? This is just to tease and influence the audience. It sells!
Nigel was rude and inconsiderate not only to his dance minions, but more to the audience present at the filming and to the audience watching at home. Fox should reprimand him, because without audiences, this type of program would not even be in existence. I considered boycotting this show and not watching it anymore, but I enjoy the talent. I use a DVR to record this program and will likely forward through all comments from Nigel and Mary. Mary is too much. Nigel needs to tell her to “SHUT UP”!
Nigel – what you did last night was completely immature. You are always the FIRST
I find the new set very distracting. It makes it hard to focus on the dancers.
Nigel – your words and actions last night were completely uncalled for. How immature of you to act like that as a judge, producer, but also as a human being! You are always the FIRST judge to say that this competition isn’t about the best dancer, rather, it’s America’s FAVORITE dancer. Don’t all of a sudden change your story and belittle and emasculate a dancer on national TV! As a judge, if you feel like Nathan needs a correction in his attitude, you have the opportunity to talk to him off-camera.
His reply on stage is normal for a dancer who is trying to stay positive. How dare you berate Nathan like that when his presence on stage during the results show was obviously apologetic.
I’ll be sure to tell all my friends what a poor representation of Fox you were last night, Nigel. I would hope that an apology is the first thing that happens on this upcoming performance show – both to Nathan and the fans of the show.
I think what’s making this season less interesting is 1) Mia is gone and 2) no guest judges. The same three judges each week is really boring.
I’ve been a fan since the first show.
I think she’s one of those big ole personalities that grows on you…or doesn’t. She’s grown on me.
I’m glad they added Adam this season. He’s a trip (as is Mary), but he brings a tempered, thoughtful element to the comments and more often than not has good specific critiques.
Mary…just got to love her.
Now to the brat. “Oh SHUT UP!” is childish, bad behavior in any setting. To turn on your audience with that is incredible! One post referred to it as parental…that would be a bad parent.
Cat Deeley should be up for the best host of a reality program each year. She’s really good. I love her connection with the dancers, the judges, and the audience
I agree with Nigel. It’s not Nathan’s appeal to young girls that bothers, it’s his attitude. He and his partner both danced with glaring immaturity, then to childishly claim he felt HOT! showing a lack of understanding (or lack of caring) to the fact that he was bad comes off wrong. I think both he (and his fans) needed to hear what Nigel said because Nathan won’t coast on good looks in the real world.
BUT I also feel that while his comments to Nathan were not egregious because they were truth, I do feel they were hypocritical. All season long Nigel (and the judges) have been hyping Nathan and mollee up to unncesarry proportions calling them the Dream team, casting Nathan as the teen dream, and even at one point comparing nathan’s popularity to that of the beatles! It has all been, in my eyes, over the top and when they performed like inexperienced children this week the comments were along the lines of that was bad BUT you are the DREAM TEAM!!! Don’t then get upset when the dancers start believing it.
Sorry, I forgot to add:
5) I agree the new stage sucks. Specially because of the intimacy that the other one created (at least on screen) and because of the stairs and stuff mainly used by Wade and NappyTabs.
6) Everyone please accept my poor English and any grammar or spelling mistake.
Thank you for reading!
I am boycotting the show this season, and all of you should do the same. What a turn-off to be told to shut-up by Nigel. This show is not rating well and this arrogant, self-serving behavior that Nigel has shown this season will cause it’s cancellation for sure.
It went pretty much as expected for the tappers. While they are all talented dancers, when it comes down to dancing for your life, split leaps, arabesques, aerials and pirouettes are going to trump tappity, tappity, tap everytime. Under these conditions the tappers could not compete and the speed of their exit proved this. Judges, you do a fine job, but you’ve got to make sure your top 20 has the chops to compete with the big boys.
J and Rob made some perceptive comments, and I believe effective criticism is part of being a judge. This season still doesn’t have a limit on the number of votes being cast per phone line which results in the same voting practices not being fair. As was said last season, the younger audience has the time and patience to vote for 2 hours straight, which cancels out many other voters. Mollee and Nathan and Noelle were my choices for the bottom dancers, and I was surprised that the votes kept them in. Karen and Kevin were my top choices along with Ashley and Jason, so it was hard to believe others didn’t see the talent and personalities of Karen and Kevin. I truly believe Ryan and Eleanor have been growing in effort each week; that awful hip hop dance didn’t try to demonstrate their abilities at all. And as for Peter and Pauline, they have been advancing as well each week, even if they haven’t had a “star moment” yet. In short, if the number of votes was limited per person, the end results for the bottom 3 couples would be quite different and more fair.
I hope someone at SYTYCD reads these – all valuable comments.
I agree with many people here about Nigel’s behavior. I found it very upsetting that someone who often makes a point about PROFESSIONALISM in the dancers behaved SO un-professionally last night!
NOT just because he went way overboard in “humbling” Nathan
NOT just because he MOCKED Nathan – really insecure, immature, defensive behavior, and
NOT just because he insulted and attacked the audience
But, what I think is the worst, he exposed even more his extreme favoritism for Karen. I am so outraged that he can knock one contestant for making a silly self-aware comment (Nathan’s “I felt Hot” etc.) as if Nathan has a huge ego (never a problem before) and yet he can spend EVERY top 20 show inflating Karen’s ego so much so that she can have the nerve to already act “oh so stunned’ that she could *gasp* be in the bottom.
Then he felt the need to tell Karen that she might not get many votes ONLY because many of the young voting public were INTIMIDATED BY HER SENSUALITY!?!?! Are you kidding me? Could he have just said off stage in private: “dont’ worry honey, they’re just stupid, you’re great”, because that’s what it sounded like. UNBELIEVABLE and very alienating. I love this show, and that was really gross to see. I’m 30 – she’s super sexy and I’m not intimidated by her. I dont’ vote for her because she is ONLY sexy. She seems vain and boring to me. Plenty of other dancers are sexy as well as many other traits, so far I haven’t seen much else from Karen that I relate to. Maybe other younger voters also just dont’ like Karen either.
So… the producer on this “professional” show got defensive and attacked another contestant when he didn’t get what HE WANTED? HUGE PROBLEM. Nigel, please apologize and heed these comments. Part of why I love this show is the judges are *usually* much more mature and constructive than, for example, Simon on Idol. But this turned me off in a big way.
Nigel went off on the dancers and audience this week, but it is the judges/producers fault that this season hasn’t been very good so far. Nigel really wanted 3 tap dancers on the show when it was obvious to the TV viewers during the audition episodes that the style wasn’t going to fit well with this type of show — no surprise they were all gone by the third week. And it was pretty clear that Nathan and Mollee do not yet have the dancing maturity needed for this show, but the producers put them on anyway because they were cute. Despite what the judges said, Nathan and Mollee’s week 1 disco was pretty bad (compared to past seasons’ performances) and their dance this week was awful. They could have used another year of growth before being cast for the show, or the producers could have paired them with more seasoned dancers instead of with each other. So, Nigel, it is really your fault!
I too am not so thrilled with this Season 6. Many of the routines have not been up to par, IMHO.
Nathan and Mollee’s routine was terrible, and god help them if they dance like that again!! They will deserve to be eliminated.
Thank goodness for the likes of Russell and Legacy. They add some flair, excitement and versatility to the show this season. I know who I will be voting for…..and I don’t think it will be such a surprise in the end.
As for Nigel, I can’t say I do not agree with what he did. He is probably fed up and had a bad day, and basically he was speaking the truth. Yes he could have toned it down…..but we don’t know what goes on behind the scenes. Maybe he just couldnt take it anymore, and he could be regretting coming down so hard…..but he is the producer of the show, and probably expects a high level of professionalism from these young group of dancers….and when they dismiss that……hmmmmm.
Lets hope for a good next week, and some good hot smokin’ routines too!!
The stage is horrendous! I know whoever planned it wasn’t thinking of their tv audience. The glare on the tv is awful!
Frankly, having seen the road show, I can tell you that simple lighting is nice but the places where they used more lights was just blinding and strobe lights can cause seizures so they need to stop using those.
Nigel should have had a private conversation with Nathan particularly. I have been saying all along, even in the audition shows, this year’s judging has been disrespectful and rude.
I will say that I agree with everything Nigel said, I just think out of respect for those dancers, he needed to say it in private.
BTW…a few threads ago, I was very angry at the lack of fair judging, particularly as Ashleigh was involved. But last night, Nigel hit the nail on the head.
WHICH dancers this year deserve high praise compared to the quality of last year’s dancing.
Their compliments that first week were blatantly ‘glorifying’ people who were not even living up to 1/10th of season five.
Maybe NOW the judges and producers understand the anger over unfair judging.
I think that when Travis and Danny and back when Dominic and Hawk, Snow, Benjie and even Lacey. They are still dancing and that was the best seasons. This one does not look like anyone will stand out like them. I even remember Snow,
I bit my tongue last season when I felt that bias and partiality of the judges was so evident. The push to get Brandon selected was so blatant by both Mary and Nigel. Even Lil C had subjective comments to the partners of Ade and Brandon, by commenting how fortunate they were to have the boys as partners. Well, guess what! The American public should not be taken for granted. The selection for elimination, last night by the judges was poor! I have been a professional dancer and Pauline, by far, outshone the other 2 girls in the solos. Nigel’s behavior has been so subjective, negative, rude and obnoxious over the last two seasons, but last night was the worst! I don’t care how much money he has in the show, it does not give him license to behave so unprofessionally. Public humility went out the window with the burning of the witches and public flogging!!! If the judges are so interested in the young dancers futures, then try positive critic or change your manner/approach. The judges are supposed to be the example here. Ron
I agree with this season not being so great. When they said this would be the best season I had high expectations after season 5 and so far season 6 has been a great disappointment. I can see i’m not the only one who thinks so!!
will you all please shut up about nigel! this section is about the elemintions! not the judges comments! i came here to read what ppeople had to say, BUT ALL YOU GUYS ARE TALKING ABOUT IS NIGEL! who cares! what he said was right! im so sad they got rid of pauline. thats really sad. its dissapointing that channing,mollie,ashleigh and noelle will make top 10 rather than the more talented ones. shame on the judges. this is about americas favorite dancer, NOT AMERICAS FAVORITE HOE.
Aaron? shut up when you call people ‘hoes’. You jerk.
xD srry i always call ppl that when i get mad xD i never mean it though…
I’m just disappointing by the voting, Karen/Kevin and Pauline/Peter were 2 of my favorite couples (even though I wanted to see Pauline/Billy) and I have to say Nathan and Mollee should have been in the bottom, but they have a large fan base; but I also feel that Nigel was disrespectful, even though I agreed with almost everything he said, the “I feel hot!” thing, I think Nathan was trying to be positive on the situation.
A. Not all 18 year olds are as mature as Jeanine was last year. In fact most are exactly like Mollee and Nathan. I don’t mean that disrespectfully, just honestly.
B. The judges have been all over how much everyone loves Mollee and Nathan. They can’t just change their minds on a whim.
C. I think Karen is far too mature for a show with a voting base as young as it is. I’m not saying she isn’t awesome, but she is in the same boat as Will a few seasons back and Dmitry in the 2nd season… they are great, but not recognized by the young’uns.
D. This season blows. If and when Legacy and Kathryn and Nathan and Mollee are voted out, I am done. And I am someone who ADORED every other season of this show!
E. Nigel really should have spoken with Nathan outside of the studio audience. As a producer and creator he already knew who was in the bottom 3 couples. He could have had that conversation anywhere!
F. Despite the way they like to make it look, Nathan and Mollee probably had nothing to do with why Karen and whatever his name is were in the bottom 3 couples.
Annnnnd soapbox ovah!
well, pauline is gone.. i guess i will either vote for ashleigh or noelle. ashleigh is a strong dancer, but noelles afro jazz really mmade me a fan of her. i thougt channing was boring last night. i like ellenore, but she was awful this week. kathryn is aalright, i like the donations she makeing to those kids
karen is fantastic and i think she will win.mollie is annyoing. and she deserved bottom three this week. @magicdancer i didnt mean that! i didnt call anyone is a ho i was reffering to how nigels bias for the girls. notice how 75% of the girls who make top 10 every year are blondes? im not saying blondes areslutty, IM SAYING HOW EVERY SEASON NIGEL ALWAYS PICKS OUT THE BLONDES FOR TOP 10 BECAUSE HE LIKES THEM. NOTICE HOW WHEN THE PUBLIC TAKE OVER IN TOP 10 WEEK, nigels favorites go home first? anyone notice that? im sad this show is beomeing more about looks. not talent. this show is going down the same route as american idol. idol isnt even a serious show anymore. tatiana del toro and normund gentle? really? what a joke.
I wish Pauline and Peter good luck in the future. I think that the jidges made good decisions this week.
Voters, as always, don’t assume your favorite people are safe. Don’t forget to vote for Mollee and Nathan next week. There are seven couples left right now. Another important thing, don’t forget to vote for this show so that it could receive a People’s Choice Award.
Until next week, I’ll be there!
Yes, too much attention this year on the judges, esp. Mary Murphy. Between her and Cat, they always seem to be in a contest to see who can babble on incessantly about a bunch of crap. They both love to hear themselves talk, and I don’t like that.
I think it’s a shame that Pauline was eliminated. She should have never even been in the bottom 3. That spot should have been held my Mollee who should have been eliminated instead. Mollee does not have the maturity to compete seriously in a competition such as this. This has been a very disapointing season so far. I seriously hope it improves, however it will be really tough to beat last season.
I like it when Nigel is harsh. I have been dancing for 20 years and my judgment of the dances is always the same as Nigel’s. I appreciate that he actually says that the dancing is bad. The show is a competition and most people in the US have no idea what the dances should look like so he tells you. Also I can’t stand Mollie she is creepy. Oh and aaron I don’t know what you are talking about with all these blond female dancers. All I can remember are brunettes. i.e. katy, sabra, last seasons winner, anya and I’m sure there are many more.
Jason, you are right on the money! This season’s mess is totally the producers’ fault. They focused far too much on the the obnoxiously cute ratings gatherers with mediocre talent and the gimmicks they could throw in this season and have disrespected those who were really talented and have the potential to be awesome. They’ve changed their stance left and right to make it fit who they wanted to move up. Now Nigel is pissed. Why, because he is getting exactly what he wanted. It’s really sad that dancers like Ariana (who had amazing passion at such a young age), Bianca (who put in some respectable performances) and Peter (who I believe was showing growth) have had to suffer this season and be cut while others who are not as consistent, in fact have been just plain awful, are still in the running.
Nigel has been rude to the dancers and the audience. He has taken away our power to vote and manipulated the judging and rules to his liking. And after last night’s fiasco, this long time fan is now severing her relationship with SYTYCD and declaring her independence from the pompous Brit and his show!!!
I watched the eliminations, I thought it was sad that Pauline and Peter where the one to go, i think that they could improve and be amazing if they had the chance to stay. I totally agreed with the judges comments, being a dancer myself, i know that just winning a competition doesn’t allow you to go further, you have to improve everyday!i think that it was also Nigel’s point of view, Nathan was very cocky and arrogant, when Nigel asked him and Molly if they learned about their “mistakes” (technically it was just awful what they did!my little sister has more rythm!) Nathan just answered i feel “Hot!” so that was disrespectful! He didn’t care and that is sad because i think Molly has the abilities to make it, and to learn from critics in order to improve. That is the reason why i think Nigel put him back on his place, a little akward maybe but it was needed i think to give the show its goal back!even if Nathan makes the top 10, after the show no one will hire him if he can’t dance properly!whereas others whom are taking it very seriously haven’t the opportunity, i think Nathan is the one that is disrespectful, they gave him the opportunity and he is acting as if it is a big joke. Just sad. Pauline i think did good in her solo, and sadly she never had the chance to have a “stable” partnership (a new partner each week almost!), and it is the reason why her performances weren’t strong enough.
I wish Peter and her the best!
Season 6 sucks.
Nigel sucks.
The dancers suck.
The stage sucks the MOST.
I think you haven given So You Think You Can Dance America a bad reputation after this season.
well for me after seeing the show last night i was really shocked by nigel’s behavior i do love the show and i been watching it since S1 to S6 but it is obvious that nigel got exploded in a wrong way he or no one has no right to discriminate anyone what he shown last night was really disrespectful and full of arrogance and he let people see how unprofessional he is,before he kept saying that this show is about personality and popularity about america’s favorite dancer not best dancer and that’s what people did is to vote for their favorite but nigel said they got it wrong coz he based on the dance performance,for me nigel is confusing and stupid after he said to the audience to shut up he must forgot that they are live broadcast and million of people got to witness what he did and i am pretty sure nigel got all viewers upset and disappointed after all,and one more thing nigel u need to quit comparing this S6 finalist from S5 dancers S5 is over and we all know that it has been amazing season so that means get on the new season and look for other talented dancers coz they are completely different it cant be the same coz everyone has diff.personalities and has diff.skills u are now in season 6 so stop camparing over and over again,u should find your way how to apologize to those people coz i know all of us know that ”U ARE NOT LIKE WHAT U THINK U ARE” i wish they will suspend u if u dont want to eat you pride coz u have been such a ridiculous and trashy judge although sometimes we agree on your comments but not all the time u are right!!!!!deep breath people including me…..
While Nigel’s comments might have come out a bit harsher than necessary, I for one am glad that someone is finally coming out and saying what has been on my mind for season after season. I am disillusioned by the fact that dancers who are less capable are bolstered purely because of their sex appeal. Nathan and Mollee are spectacular dancers, but the fact that they were voted on in large part because of their charismatic presence versus dance abilities is truly disappointing. I wish all the dancers best of luck. However, I also urge the audience to look more closely at the quality of the dancing and adaptability of the dancers instead of their outward physical appearance. Karen did not deserve to be in the bottom three…she has been consistently outstanding, something which can’t be said for other couples.
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I just want to mention how fabulous the Alvin Ailey dance troop was….now that was dancing!
In regards to your comments about Nigel being rude to the dancers: How many of you have actually ever auditioned for anything more than a high school musical?
The people making the selections are often quite brutal in their honesty (and I use the terms “brutal” and “honesty” for a reason). It seems rude, but they are also trying to give the people trying out a wake-up call. And don’t forget that some of this is the judge’s opinion, which they should be allowed to have, just like you or me.
Nigel’s “shut up” to the audience was a bit much, but they were booing him while he was trying to give some criticism (and it was actually constructive criticism, as hard as it may be for some of you to believe). This is a professional dance competition – professional because the winner takes home a great deal of money. The grand prize is far more than 99% of professional dancers make in FIVE years, let alone one. The dancers should be ready to accept honest criticism.
I think that Nathan and Mollee should have been voted in the bottom three, as Nigel obviously did. But don’t forget that the judges had already labeled them the dream team, meaning that they were good enough that one bad dance would not ruin them. Please remember that Nigel had said either season 4 or 5 that unless the solo is spectacular, the judges have already made up their minds on who to send home. I don’t think that they should have been sent home – but they needed a wake up call that a bottom 3 would have given them. Since they didn’t get that, Nigel decided it was his DUTY AS PRODUCER TO GIVE THEM THE WAKE UP CALL THAT AMERICA DIDN’T.
Ultimately, I’m surprized that anyone is surprized by wed. night. People this is a TV show. This is all about ratings. Always will be. Nigel might have been way too overt in his comments, but it’s kept you all talking. And ultimately that is how you get ratings up.
It’s not the first time Nigel has told the audience to shut-up; nor, a dancer getting publically chastized . Anyone remember Danny Tidwell getting put in his place? Sometimes they need it and sometimes audiences don’t like being told they don’t know what their are talking about.
The truth is most people stop to look at and/or talk about the train wreck. Welcome to the next train wreck we all get to harp about!!!!
Cyndi — you are right that this is a TV show, but there is also the post-season tour which makes quite a lot of money for the producers of the show. Ultimately, it is the quality of the performances that will make people want to spend $$$ on tour tickets.
I think the thing that frustrated me the most is the whole only voting for partners thing. This season, more than most, there seem to be a lot of partnerships where I love one and hate the other. And yes, I am a huge fan of Nathan. His solos were always amazing, and I feel like he hasn’t grown like he would have with a different partner. I think the producers put Nathan and Mollee together because of the age thing, but it backfired and brought them both down.
I have read all of the messages. Anyway you shake this Nigel was rude and offensive and owes EVERYONE an apology. Having been a dancer and a teacher we always taught our children NOT to tell people to “shut up”. There are so many other ways to get your point across. It show a lack of intelliegence. Maybe Nigel should just produce and not be a judge. Oh and he can take Mary with him.
I’m a huge supporter of So You Think You Can Dance and have watched since it’s first episode. I am now seriously considering not watching any longer based on Nigel’s recent comments about Nathan. They were extreme, uncalled for and inappropriately stated. I understand his point, but the harshness, tact and timing was wrong and it made Nigel look bad. There is a way to communicate such lessons and that way wasn’t a professional way.
I was outraged Wednesday night by Nigel’s remarks to the dancers, the studio audience and the audience at home. His arrogant behavior and his “Shut-up” comment to the audience were particularly upsetting. I wish the viewing audience had a vote to eliminate judges from the show, because I would have eliminated Nigel long ago.
Nigel’s arrogant, egotistical, boorish and condescending behavior is truly getting annoying. He needs to learn to be more respectful and thoughtful with his criticism to the dancers and especially his interaction with the studio and at home audience. Or maybe he needs a vacation away from the show. I’d rather see anyone of the judges from last year take is place.
Nigel owes the dancers, his studio audience and the viewers at home an apology. I hope it is the first thing he does this next Wednesday night. It’s up to you Nigel. Without viewers, there will no longer be a “So You Think You Can Dance”.
I am loving the comments.
Nigel was 100% right. What a terrible set of solos.
- The dancers have had it easy with ONLY one dance per week and no real ‘fight for your life’
- Nigel needs more backing. If Tyce, Mia or Lil C were up there judging, they would have equally given them a tongue lashing. I want more judges.
- If this show is about moulding dancers to be stars then some of these kids should have waited at LEAST one more year before making it on the show.
Obviously Vegas week was the toughest yet, but since the Top 20 have been created the dancers have had it relatively easy with only Nigel to scream some common sense into them.
For Nathan’s comments, I would have made a bottom 4 dance off and sent him home. That was totally unprofessional as a dancer.
Sorry Mia, but S6 will NOT blow S5 out the water cause the dancers are not ready. You aren’t there to kick them up the ass!
Bring on Simon Cowell for some really tough love!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh come on, the judges, especially Nigel, have been selling Nathan and Mollee since Las Vegas, with countless comments like, “the teenaged girls will love you, Nathan!” Please allow dancers to earn our votes with their stage presence, skill and talent. If judges would like to influence viewers limit your remarks to constructive criticisms pertaining to the elements of dance like technique, musicality, stage presence, interpretation, strength and line and in the process you’ll educate your audience.
Love the show. Keep your standards high. Reward the best and keep the cuteness out of it!
Pauline is a natural dancer compared to the other girls. im a professional dancer and this show is based on votes from ignorant fans. its pointless watching this show. the judges are stupid too for giving the other dancers such hype and just dissing the other obviously good dancers. PAULINE AND ARIANA SHULD NOT HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED!!! STUPID BILLY HAD TO GET SICK! AND PETER WAS IMPROVING OUT OF HIS TAP CRAP!
ELLENORE FOR THE WIN!!! the choreographer sucked, krump is not true hip hop dance. so boring. i felt bad for ellenore and ryan. other dancers wud have a better status if they had a dope choreo.
btw. nigel was right about his criticism. and nathan is immature for that reply event though hes messing around or just saying that to have a positive atmosphere for his high school slut fans he acted dumb. thats wut nigel got so worked up. cus america doesnt know how to vote. favorite dancer my asss. it’s just sad that it comes to that.
This week had a few highlights (like the cool African jazz and one of the few Broadway #s that was actually entertaining) but all anyone will remember is Nigel’s outburst. It was obviously all about Karen as, the night before, Nigel actually laughed at Nathan’s “Hot” comment and knew he would get through despite the poor salsa.
Why are the judges always so surprised when their favorites are not at the top? People are encouraged to vote for their FAVORITE dancers and get an unlimited # of votes. (I would personally really like it if they at least tried to vote for the best dancer and had just one vote per phone #.) The Molly-Nathan pair was specifically created to appeal to young (and young-minded) people. Is their success shocking now?
The judges also undermine dancers they treat as favorites. Audiences recognize when someone is receiving praise out of proportion to performance and don’t like it. The judges are not doing them any favors by drooling all over them. If Karen had a handful of fans before, many of them were turned off by Nigel’s rant. Kevin probably doesn’t rake in many votes b/c he has been pushed into the background so much.
I don’t feel bad for Karen and Kevin though. They will get some special choreography for next week and, even if they end on the bottom, will be saved by the judges. I also don’t feel bad for Molly and Nathan who had a poor performance but, instead of leaving the show, just had a tongue-lashing. Their fans will want to defy the judges that much harder.
I DO feel bad for Peter and Pauline. This was supposed to be their moment. There is just no constructive, rational reason to be nasty to people who are leaving. Adam was equally heartless due to his crush on Karen. Only Mary expressed some positive sentiments toward Peter and Pauline. Pauline looked pretty devastated. It was sweet that Peter kissed her hand. That was the only classy thing about the whole show.
This hissy fit will not win Nigel any fans. The reason Simon gets away with obnoxious comments is that he is harsh to everybody and an equal opportunity insulter. It takes a lot to impress him but he doesn’t play favorites like Nigel.
Show’s Producers,
I too was shocked to see that Mollie/Nathan were kept after the obvious arrogant yell from Nathan & the ever-so-obvious terrible performance by them both. I have a few comments about this year’s show: First, I think you have chosen far too many “street” dancers who will, by their definition, be more “popular” with the 13-18 Yr. olds who apparently are doing the voting never mind the way-too-youthful audience (tweens & teeny-boppers). I think there should be an age minimum to the live audience if, for no other reason, that some of the choreography has adult themes & some sexuality not appropriate for 12/13 yr. olds. Besides most of that age group does not appreciate the ART of dance. You just are not going to get judging by the public that amounts to any more than personality & looks when these very young girls make up the majority of the audience. I’ve watched since the beginning & the show has now turned out to be about looks & street dancing & this disappoints me greatly. Secondly, I’m glad you have Adam on as a judge. Better him than Li’l C. I’ll not say anything further on that statement except that the choice was a good one because Adam has tremendous empathy as well as a schooled mind to dance & performance. Thirdly, I thought I heard Nigel say that “Biily”, the young man in the beginning that lost his position because of illness, was going to be allowed only to come in for the best 100 auditions next year. I think that is very, very wrong as he was to be on the original Top 20. You allowed his replacement back to the Top 20, I thought. Maybe another clearer explanation is in order as his replacement was another “street” dancer certainly not with the same tremendous background in dance as Billy. Nigel, I do appreciate your honesty. It is necessary for this type of show without being cruel. I hope the show will improve this year, because so far this year’s dancers, albeit a couple or so, do not seem to have the same great dancing abilities as last year’s show. I think too there has been some less than inspirational choreography by some new choreographers brought to the show. Thanks for reading.
By the way………..I also agree that the new set is way too much for these dancers. It’s hard to focus on their dancing with all the back lighting & other films/pictures/writing on the back wall behind them. Sometimes it’s even hard to find them amid all the similar colors & figures behind them. Maybe if that was turned OFF it would help. It’s also obviously difficult to film the dancers. We often lose one of them in the scene. I liked the old one better for the dancers. A static background would be better.
Again, thanks for reading.
I don’t want to go against anyone, but I think that you’re all blowing Nigel’s comment out of proportion. The audience actually did deserve that, seeing that they were themselves being disrespectful, booing at him while he was trying to make an honest critique. Most of these comments will loose your credability because all of them have been written with a lot of emotion (I’m not trying to be confrontational).
, really amazing to watch, probably the best male dancer this season 
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Also, Nathan and Mollee shouldn’t have been safe, cause in reality they did suck, majorly. Nathan’s comment just demonstrated the arrogance of youth…because he has been idolized, even though I frankly don’t know why. The only reason they were safe is because the prepubescent fetuses actually voted for them. The voting for this show has become predominantly based on the votes of the teeny boppers because they clearly have nothing else to do with their time.
As for Karen and Kevin, Nigel got it completely right saying that the “younger voting public,” aka the silly little girls, are intimidated by Karen’s sensuality. In all honesty, she not only has sex appeal, but she’s also clearly a dynamic dancer, who adds a lot of personality on top of what she is given to dance, and the audience should know this because of the judges comments. Also, for those of you who say she’s vain, how would you really be able to tell?, do you personally know her? why judge someone if you don’t truly know them. Just because the person is really hot, that doesn’t mean they’re going to be vain. Kevin has also been improving, and since he is a street dancer, his ballroom skills have been quite impressive. Are you not voting for him because of Karen? That’s just plain ignorance, it’s not valuing the time and effort he put into learning a dance, which the majority of people would not be able to perform.
As for the judges comments, they are quite right, just because he may idolize certain ones, it’s may be because they deserve it, and should make it on in the competition. People have just been so stuck on Nigel’s supposed “rudeness” that they won’t vote for the good dancers anymore, just so they can go against him. Being spiteful won’t do any good, because that is just denying to yourself that you know he is right, but don’t want to. I’m sorry, but that’s just cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Other than that, America got it right with keeping Jakob safe, he is truly an amazing dancer
It was interesting to me that all along all the judges say that there will probably be disappointments and that America could vote for their favorite dancer even if he/she is not the best dancer! And then when someone they thought was the best ended up in the bottom three–Nigel put on a show that was unbelievable! And he wouldn’t shut up–it was like a spoiled child who is all sweetsy until they don’t get their own way! I have enjoyed your program–it is very entertaining for this 80 year old. But the rude, demeaning comments by Nigel really ruined the show for me!
The term “Best Ever Top 20″ seems like a huge misnomer at this point. It probably started as a ad line to sell the network but when you consider how talented and polished Season 5 was, it’s very obvious that Season 6 can never measure up.
Season 6 has the most upside when you see how Ashleigh, Russell & Legacy have improved since their first audition or Vegas week, but most talented? Not so much.
I think we all need to lighten up. It is Nigel’s show and he’s right to be angry. I think it irritates all of us when we see dancers coast despite having a really bad week. Mollee & Nathan were just painful to watch doing salsa. Not only because they couldn’t pull off the choreography but also because they were expected to do really well because they are among the more technically gifted dancers in this Top 20.
I think Nigel intended this as a wake-up call for ALL the dancers. This is definitely the group with the most upside we have ever seen but we have seen dancers like Pauline, Ryan and Phillip not only failing to improve but also getting progressively worse in comparison to their previous performances. Nathan’s little comment may have been to lighten the mood but it’s definitely not harmless. If your own kid starts cracking jokes after a screw-up, you, as a parent, would go ballistic as well.
It’s dangerous when a kid (I say kid for his youth) with this much promise and talent is allowed to believe his own hype. So many dancers have ended up in the bottom 3 and came back from that wake up call to do so well. Nigel needed to let Nathan know that he needs to improve to go anywhere near where his potential allows him.
We saw what happened to Phillip when he tried to explain himself out of a bad routine in Vegas week. Like it or not people will compare Season 5 to Season 6 just like how they compared 5 to 4. Nathan’s little comment could be the start of something and Nigel & the judges are right to cut that in the bud. Should Nathan had been allowed into Season 5, odds are he would have never lasted longer than harder workers like Phillip Chbeeb, Evan, Kayla and Jeanine.
Now it’s a test. Nathan needs to prove that he did take Nigel’s advice to heart and dance out of his head. He and Mollee have the talent to do so but if he doesn’t it’s simply a show of his character.
I rewatched the show and in retrospect, I saw nothing wrong with his comments to Nathan and Mollee. Both deserved to be in the bottom three and Nathan’s response was immature. Also, they signed the contract and knew they would get critiqued on national tv. They know it happens.
Also, Nathan will not get a job in dancing if he doesn’t shape up. And Mollee giggled and went along with Nathan. They both need to take the advise seriously.
Nigel’s comments were dead-on! The viewers need to do more than just vote for the cutest guys and girls. I loved the first two episodes where the judges were able to get rid of those who they didn’t feel belonged on the show any more. Unfortunately Nathan and Mollee were brutal in both their dance and (in Nathan’s case) his attitude when critiqued. Obviously he has some serious maturing to do.
Let’s hope that America smartens up and when someone dances as poorly as they did that they vote appropriately.
I don’t feel there is anything wrong with Nigel’s comments. Neither Nathan nor Mollie deserve to be safe because of the middle school popularity contest this show is becoming. I have a horrible feeling the misdirected voting will take this show to a bad place where fewer adults, who previously watched, want to go.
i agree with what nigel did telling the crowd to shut up because sometimes we need to just listen we don’t need to be vocal all the time and i think yeah mollee and nathan were saved by their fans i really wanted nathan gone i dunno why maybe i think he’s too cocky for me and that’s not really good for the show and poor poor pauline shouldn’t have been elminated i would rather take out ellenore but yeah tough tough desition somebody should just slap nathan in the face and say hey learn from this and just shut up!
Nigel — thanks for taking control and insisting on the highest quality of dance and performance. I feel for the past few weeks the judges complements have been somewhat compensating for the decline in talent and choreography. I sense that your outrage about Mollee and Nathan included your disappointment about these other factors. I hope the dancers AND choreographers are scared into action.
And I hope you also lend a critical eye to the abominable new stage that isn’t helping your cause at all. Try watching it on TV — the dancers faces are shadowed in that lighting and their bodies are lost in the abyss. It looks like the homogeneous, inconsequential routines you see on the Oscars or at the Superbowl half-time.
I think what the judge said was correct, i think what he said should have been said. I think the two young dancers should have been kicked off. And kudos for nigel!
Here’s a novel idea. How about eliminating the dances that seem to inot be popular with the audience instead of blaming the dancers for an irrelevant dance style? Eliminate styles such as the Quick Step or Fox Trot and the Hustle. Those forms are popular with the Judges so let them perform them and keep the judging to something a little more contemporary. Or better yet, next season have a theme nights every week in which all the couples perform routines that are less dissimilar. Have a Quick Step night, for example! Each couple dances the same style but different interpretations of that same style. That equalizes the playing field and looks less “loaded”. That will also tell you by the numbers which of these beloved dance styles are only beloved by the judges and producers and not by your audience!
Honestly this seasons dancers have not been that great. Some are fantastic but as a whole it is very lacking. Many people are commenting on Nigel’s comments. I honestly understand fully where he is coming from. Mollee and Nathan are ONLY still in because of their looks. Now do I agree with who was voted off? Not really. Pauline is a far better dancer than Mollee. However history has shown that those who suffer injuries do not last long. So expect Noelle to be gone in the next 2-3 weeks. Of the “Tap” dancers I thought that Bianca and Peter were both good however I have also noticed that the “energy” levels going down fast so was not overly surprised.
One thing to think about. It is not about how technical they are. It is not about their outfits. It is not about how “cute” they are. It is all about how well they perform their parts. Many of the routines for last week were NOT entertaining in the least.
But I am interested in seeing how things go from here. IMHO last weeks show showed the best 3 couples, whom I expect to be in the top 10, to be Noelle/Russell, Ellenore/Ryan, and Channing/Victor. All 3 couples showed great chemistry, performed their roles very nicely, and were all around very entertaining.
Was never a fan of Pauline. Her partner and solo performance on the first show was not good at all, yet she was kept on because of her “cuteness”. So I’m not sorry to see her go.
Mollee would look older and more mature if she would cut her hair into a bob maybe. It’s hard to look past her ‘cuteness’ and I just think that it would do wonders for the look of maturity in her dancing as well. wish someone would tell her!
(…) though unrelated to my blog, still fox.com is one another must read source on this topic(…)
My daughter and I use to love wathcing So You Think You Can Dance, But, it’s bad enough we have to endure an hour of Mary MUrphy’s horrible high pitched child like squeaky voice, and have to look at what creation from outerspace Cat Deely is wearing, BUT can’t you find someone who can at least pronouce our english correctly, come on when does TABITHA have and R in it. Cat actually said Tabither, OMG, I can’t watch anymore. maybe next season Mary will retire and Cat will take some english lessons and put on a little weight.
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We already spend 20 minutes on your website and still can’t find the associated numbers for each of the eight dancers and the phone number to call. We had expected to find this info in BIG LETTERS on the TOP OF THE MAIN PAGE!!! What are you trying to do???