It’s not often you see “Dancing With the Stars,” “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” stars on one stage. Over New Year’s Eve, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa held their annual New Year’s Barefoot Formal, drawing members from different seasons of each show. Read more & comment »
Nigel Lythgoe revealed via Twitter over the weekend that So You Think You Can Dance is getting a complete revamp. According to the executive producer, Fox pulled the plug on SYTYCD’s results show.
“#FOX have cancelled(sic) the results show so I will have to change the format of #SYTYCD. At least we have another season at the end of MAY,” he wrote. Fans were upset with the news, scared it meant that the show was on its way out. Lythgoe added hours later, “Don’t worry #SYTYCD fans. I’m thrillwed we have a new series. We’ll do our best to find some great talent starting next week in Atlanta.” Read more & comment »
Nigel Lythgoe already has his powerful hand in American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, so it’s only natural Nigel’s looking for another outlet.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nigel is working with the CW (home of Gossip Girl and 90210) to develop a singing competition for the youthful station. With such popular dramas every weeknight, a singing competition is perfect to target the average demographic.
Melanie Moore was a front runner all season on So You Think You Can Dance. Though she was popular with most judges and fans, Moore was shocked when her name was called as winner.
“I was ready to take second [place] very graciously. In my head I really thought Sasha was going to win,” Moore told reporters at her press conference on Friday. “Just being up there and being named one of the final two I was like, ‘Wait, is this really happening?’ I just started crying.”
Travis Wall has been a big part as guest judge and choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance. Despite his success on the show and appeal to fans, Wall announced he will not return next season to the popular summer show.
The good news for fan is Wall’s not leaving because he can’t get along with producers or he’s not loving his gig on the show. Instead he’s been hired as choreographer for Step Up 4ever.
So You Think You Can Dance is winding down for the summer. Only four dancers are left! Though it’s been a tough season for NIgel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and guest judges, they feel comfortable with where they stand in the top four.
“I’m happy [the decision was based on votes] because I couldn’t have made that decision. I didn’t want to make that decision,” Murphy told PEOPLE magazine.
Melanie Moore was the first dancer told she was moving on in the competition. “Melanie dances with her heart,” Lythgoe added. “She gives a very honest performance and she’s a great little actress too.”
As season eight comes to a close, you don’t have to shed a tear that your favorite dancers won’t be on your TV every week. This fall you can catch all of your favorites on the 32-city So You Think You Can Dance tour.
The most popular dance routines from the competition will be featured throughout the United States. The line-up includes the top 10 performers Caitlynn, Clarice, Jess, Jordan, Marko, Melanie, Mitchell, Ricky, Sasha and Tadd.
“I’m thrilled to share this season’s specatacular talent with the nation,” co-creator Nigel Lythgoe said via release. “Watching them perform is truly awe-inspiring. I’m confident America will feel the same.”
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When you draw 20 million plus viewers a week is it boisterous to assume you’ll be nominated for an Emmy award? American Idol had a record breaking year despite a complete revamp of the judges table, even when critics weren’t sure the show could survive without Simon Cowell.
However, the show thrived and even had a record-breaking finale with over 95 million votes cast. On July 14 the Emmy nominations were announced and American Idol was amongst the list shared in North Hollywood.
It’s hard for Lady Gaga to catch a break these days. She’s been in the headlines defending herself against claims that she stole money from a Japan tsunami fundraiser and for using the LGBT community for fame. However, nothing can hold Gaga down and she’s planning further publicity with a guest gig on So You Think You Can Dance later this season.
A rep for SYTYCD confirmed the rumors that Gaga would be featured towards the end of this season. Producer, and judge, Nigel Lythgoe told Yahoo News that she will “give great advice on how to handle yourself, how to be creative with what you do, and how to be a fabulous performer. Her help is going to be invaluable.”
via press release:
In an unprecedented move, judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy and guest judge Megan Mullally kept all Top 20 finalists on So You Think You Can Dance safe from elimination tonight. After America’s vote was revealed, Jordan Casanova and Tadd Gadduang; Clarice Ordaz and Jess LeProtto; and Miranda Maleski and Robert Taylor Jr. were the three couples who received the fewest votes. Unable to compete in last night’s performance show, Mitchell Kelly was also placed in the bottom. The judges asked the finalists to perform solo routines, and after deliberating, chose not to eliminate anyone. As a result, two couples – four dancers – will be sent home next week.
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