Well, Bacheloretters, did you see this coming?
ABC continually teased a Jake-Wes confrontation in Texas after Wes takes Jillian to meet - yep, you guess it - his band, but what they didn't tease was Jillian continuing to buy all of Wes's bulls**t even after not one, not two, but three of the guys tried to convince her that not everyone was there for the right reasons. The entire drama with Jake seemed completely contrived, even if his confession that Wes has a girlfriend (although still unfounded by what's been aired) is true. Jillian agreed to visit his family, and even then it seemed like his moms (bio-mom and step-mom, but no dad. go figure.) and sisters are playing along to help Wes launch his career so they can reap the benefits. According to them, everyone tells lies about Wes because they are just so damn jealous of him! Yeah, kind of hard to believe. But even after all the drama and relentless voiceovers of Wes claiming that "he's only here for his music", he claimed another rose at the ceremony.
Shocker number two, as many of my fellow fans have predicted, was the return of Ed. And boy was I glad! Ed is and has been my favorite, and I was ecstatic to see him ask Jillian for a second chance. I could just see the relief on her face: Thank God I don't have to turn down a proposal from one of these shmucks! Although he missed out on a train ride through the wilderness and a hometown meeting with his family, Jillian didn't seem to think twice about keeping him over this week's ousters, Michael and Jesse.
Of these two, I am saddest to see Michael go, but it was painfully obvious that he felt way more for Jillian than she did for him. Jesse has always been rather dull and would never be able to match Jillian's high energy. The only other thing that needs to be mentioned about the hometown dates was Kiptyn's freaky "Real Housewife" mom. Eek. Definitely too high-society yacht-club for our Bachelorette.
Now we are down to the final four, Kiptyn, Ed, Wes, and Reid and a trip to Spain. Here's to an ouster for Wes next week and a Reid-Ed final two. Go team Ed!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
So You Think You Can Dance : Two More Voted Off
I was really worried for Phillip and Janeane last night, who I predicted to be in the bottom three alongside Caitlin and Jason and Kupono and Ashley. But I was wrong: I guess Phillip's following is huge after all, keeping him and his partner safe, even after an atrocious tango on his part. Instead, Kayla, who I've really grown to like and her partner Max, who I really haven't, took their place in the bottom three.
Caitlin seemed to wow the judges with her fluid, albeit boring, solo, but I thought both Ashley and Kayla had more presence. I don't fully "get" the love for Caitlin, because so far she has no personality to accompany her dancing (and I would have much preferred to see her sister on the stage) but her dancing outshone Ashley's "substance"-less performance. Kayla was my favorite girl of the night, even though Nigel thought her solo was too crowded, and she too stayed, sending Ashley home. I knew she was most likely going but I thought she did exceptionally well in both last week's Wade Robson routine and this week's hip-hop--far better than both Caitlin and her own partner Kupono--but someone has to go. After learning that she had auditioned for the show four times, I knew she wouldn't last too long.
As for the boys, I thought that Jason was great and the judges agreed, leaving Kupono and Max in the bottom two. I don't have much love for either of them -- I knew Max wouldn't stick around long for two reasons: both his lack of personality and his specialty as a ballroom dancer. Kupono--while I find him sweet and amusing, he's another dancer whose style I don't fully understand. He is interesting but not masculine, fluid but not strong. Unfortunately I think that both he and Phillip (eventually) will succumb to their lack of strength and training.
How do you feel about last night's results? Were you pleased or upset with who got sent home? And what was your take on Cat's suit? I, for one, thought it was lame.
Caitlin seemed to wow the judges with her fluid, albeit boring, solo, but I thought both Ashley and Kayla had more presence. I don't fully "get" the love for Caitlin, because so far she has no personality to accompany her dancing (and I would have much preferred to see her sister on the stage) but her dancing outshone Ashley's "substance"-less performance. Kayla was my favorite girl of the night, even though Nigel thought her solo was too crowded, and she too stayed, sending Ashley home. I knew she was most likely going but I thought she did exceptionally well in both last week's Wade Robson routine and this week's hip-hop--far better than both Caitlin and her own partner Kupono--but someone has to go. After learning that she had auditioned for the show four times, I knew she wouldn't last too long.
As for the boys, I thought that Jason was great and the judges agreed, leaving Kupono and Max in the bottom two. I don't have much love for either of them -- I knew Max wouldn't stick around long for two reasons: both his lack of personality and his specialty as a ballroom dancer. Kupono--while I find him sweet and amusing, he's another dancer whose style I don't fully understand. He is interesting but not masculine, fluid but not strong. Unfortunately I think that both he and Phillip (eventually) will succumb to their lack of strength and training.
How do you feel about last night's results? Were you pleased or upset with who got sent home? And what was your take on Cat's suit? I, for one, thought it was lame.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
The Bachelorette: Let's Call the Whole Thing Off!
A lotta drama followed Jilli this week as she went on one hot one-on-one, a chilly group date, and an emotional 2-on-1 that sent one guy packing.
Kiptyn got the one-on-one date, which found him and Jillian kayaking to buy groceries - I want to know how they got them home! - and cooking up a romantic dinner. Kiptyn definitely has the most physical chemistry with Jillian and assuming he keeps up this streak, I'm betting on him for the final two.
Jillian then takes 10 of the guys on a group date to play curling. Can I just say I am mesmerized by this sport? I think all the guys really got into it and Michael was exceptionally cute with the way he hugged Jillian, commented in his interview how beautiful she looked, and told the other guys that he had a crush on her. Despite his lack of time with her, I think he is falling for our bachelorette, and he really deserves some time alone with her. However, he didn't get his chance this week, as the guys broke into teams to compete for some quality Jillian time, and poor Michael was on the losing side.
The winning team then got to dine with Jillian aboard a historical boat. I was glad that David was on the winning team, because it finally showed Jillian what the rest of us knew all along - that Dave is the ultimate d-bag. During his alone time with Jillian, he proceeded to comment on both her t*ts and her ass, touch her inappropriately, and try to force a kiss. To be honest, I'm surprised he didn't end up overboard. Jillian also accused Jake of being "too perfect" (really? you can tell that from 1.2 dates?) which I'm afraid will not bode well for him, and finally connected with Jesse, who got the date rose.
Finally, Jillian took Mark and Mike on the dreaded 2-on-1 date. For a while, Mike seemed to be taking charge and Mark just seemed shy and awkward. But during their alone time, Mike spewed cliche'd lines like "I would do whatever it takes to make you happy" while Mark opened up about a past relationship that left him closed off, but still believing in love. To the surprise of many in the house, Mike was sent home.
The cocktail party quickly turned sour, with three of the guys - Reid, Jake, and Wes - bringing up the "wrong intentions" of "certain" bachelors. CoughWesCough. Tanner even goes so far to tell Jill that some of the guys in the house still have girlfriends. Although we definitely heard Wes say that he's fallen in love with "3 or 4" women at a time, does that mean he's currently in a relationship? After this news, Jillian confronts the guys and calls off the cocktail party (which, as I later learned, was supposed to include Jillian's cousin Tori, who might have a better bullsh*t radar than poor Jillian). Even when Chris and some of the bachelors ask the two-timer in question to "man up" and come clean, no one steps forward, and Jillian must make a decision without knowing the truth. She ultimately sends home Dave (no shock there) and Juan, giving the episode an expected, yet ironic ending.
Any ideas who Jilli will take to the final 2? Do you think Wes will stick around for a while, or will his "true" intentions be known? And how adorable were Mike and Reid this week?
Kiptyn got the one-on-one date, which found him and Jillian kayaking to buy groceries - I want to know how they got them home! - and cooking up a romantic dinner. Kiptyn definitely has the most physical chemistry with Jillian and assuming he keeps up this streak, I'm betting on him for the final two.
Jillian then takes 10 of the guys on a group date to play curling. Can I just say I am mesmerized by this sport? I think all the guys really got into it and Michael was exceptionally cute with the way he hugged Jillian, commented in his interview how beautiful she looked, and told the other guys that he had a crush on her. Despite his lack of time with her, I think he is falling for our bachelorette, and he really deserves some time alone with her. However, he didn't get his chance this week, as the guys broke into teams to compete for some quality Jillian time, and poor Michael was on the losing side.
The winning team then got to dine with Jillian aboard a historical boat. I was glad that David was on the winning team, because it finally showed Jillian what the rest of us knew all along - that Dave is the ultimate d-bag. During his alone time with Jillian, he proceeded to comment on both her t*ts and her ass, touch her inappropriately, and try to force a kiss. To be honest, I'm surprised he didn't end up overboard. Jillian also accused Jake of being "too perfect" (really? you can tell that from 1.2 dates?) which I'm afraid will not bode well for him, and finally connected with Jesse, who got the date rose.
Finally, Jillian took Mark and Mike on the dreaded 2-on-1 date. For a while, Mike seemed to be taking charge and Mark just seemed shy and awkward. But during their alone time, Mike spewed cliche'd lines like "I would do whatever it takes to make you happy" while Mark opened up about a past relationship that left him closed off, but still believing in love. To the surprise of many in the house, Mike was sent home.
The cocktail party quickly turned sour, with three of the guys - Reid, Jake, and Wes - bringing up the "wrong intentions" of "certain" bachelors. CoughWesCough. Tanner even goes so far to tell Jill that some of the guys in the house still have girlfriends. Although we definitely heard Wes say that he's fallen in love with "3 or 4" women at a time, does that mean he's currently in a relationship? After this news, Jillian confronts the guys and calls off the cocktail party (which, as I later learned, was supposed to include Jillian's cousin Tori, who might have a better bullsh*t radar than poor Jillian). Even when Chris and some of the bachelors ask the two-timer in question to "man up" and come clean, no one steps forward, and Jillian must make a decision without knowing the truth. She ultimately sends home Dave (no shock there) and Juan, giving the episode an expected, yet ironic ending.
Any ideas who Jilli will take to the final 2? Do you think Wes will stick around for a while, or will his "true" intentions be known? And how adorable were Mike and Reid this week?
Thursday, June 4, 2009
So You Think You Can Dance - Vegas Week - Pt1
All of our finalists are gathered in Vegas for a long, strenuous elimination process, where they must master choreography in the styles of hip hop, jazz, ballroom, contemporary, and Broadway. They also must break into groups and choreograph an original routine to a song chosen at random.
In the Vegas round, the cameras follow many of the dancers from the auditions, including many of the judges' early favorites. But as we learn early on, no dancer is safe.
One of the first to be cut is Natalie, who showed exceptional talent in the auditions and even came thisclose to making the top 20 last year. And after a solid performance in rehearsals, I thought she would breeze right through. But when she faltered during the actual performance, the judges were ruthless and sent her home. Brandon, who auditioned with her, is clearly upset, but pulls through his routine, and stays, despite Mia's being unimpressed by him.
Although Natalie was cut right off the bat, the judges gave second chances to several dancers, like Gabi Rojas, who screwed up not one, but two routines. The judges let her dance for her life anyway and -shock!- kept her despite her inability to pick up the choreography. Can we just say double standard?
Caitlin Kinney, who performed after her sister Megan made it through, also fell flat on her contemporary, and was also given the chance to dance for her life. Although her solo was kind of boring, she got 3 passes from the judges, and after the Broadway routine, was ultimately chosen over her baby sister. I was also disappointed that Priscilla, one of my faves, was presumably cut for falling at the end of her routine, although I thought she covered quite nicely.
Others that got second chances were Eric "Silky" and Tony, who was asked to repeat his Mia Michaels routine. Silky was sent home, but Tony was saved.
Many of the dancers from the auditions were nowhere to be seen, like Anna Dunn, so I'm assuming they were cut early, while many others who made it through to the end I had never seen until this point. The Kasprzak brothers also made it through, but if the previews are any indication, one of them won't make the top 20. If that's the case, my bet is on Evan, who is a bit younger and seemingly more likeable than his schticky brother. I also caught a glimpse of Kupono, who I would love to see through to the Top 20.
Tonight, the Top 20 dancers will be revealed- who do you want to make it? How did you feel about last night's cuts? Did you think the "second chances" were fair?
In the Vegas round, the cameras follow many of the dancers from the auditions, including many of the judges' early favorites. But as we learn early on, no dancer is safe.
One of the first to be cut is Natalie, who showed exceptional talent in the auditions and even came thisclose to making the top 20 last year. And after a solid performance in rehearsals, I thought she would breeze right through. But when she faltered during the actual performance, the judges were ruthless and sent her home. Brandon, who auditioned with her, is clearly upset, but pulls through his routine, and stays, despite Mia's being unimpressed by him.
Although Natalie was cut right off the bat, the judges gave second chances to several dancers, like Gabi Rojas, who screwed up not one, but two routines. The judges let her dance for her life anyway and -shock!- kept her despite her inability to pick up the choreography. Can we just say double standard?
Caitlin Kinney, who performed after her sister Megan made it through, also fell flat on her contemporary, and was also given the chance to dance for her life. Although her solo was kind of boring, she got 3 passes from the judges, and after the Broadway routine, was ultimately chosen over her baby sister. I was also disappointed that Priscilla, one of my faves, was presumably cut for falling at the end of her routine, although I thought she covered quite nicely.
Others that got second chances were Eric "Silky" and Tony, who was asked to repeat his Mia Michaels routine. Silky was sent home, but Tony was saved.
Many of the dancers from the auditions were nowhere to be seen, like Anna Dunn, so I'm assuming they were cut early, while many others who made it through to the end I had never seen until this point. The Kasprzak brothers also made it through, but if the previews are any indication, one of them won't make the top 20. If that's the case, my bet is on Evan, who is a bit younger and seemingly more likeable than his schticky brother. I also caught a glimpse of Kupono, who I would love to see through to the Top 20.
Tonight, the Top 20 dancers will be revealed- who do you want to make it? How did you feel about last night's cuts? Did you think the "second chances" were fair?
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Bachelorette: Down by Three
**Spoilers Ahead**
Last night's episode of the Bachelorette only furthered my dislike for some of the bachelors and showcased only a handful that I like for Jillian, who is becoming a little bit more of a nutcase with each episode that airs.
The first date went to Ed, who is one of the front runners in my book. He seems genuinely sweet, focused, and just an all around nice guy. We learn that he's a quite scared of Jillian's "plunge off the top of a building" date, likes to sing karaoke although he's not good, and spends too much time working. If those are the only bad things about him, then I'm good! Jill gives him a rose and he moves into the Mansion.
The next date is a group date with everyone except Jake, David, and Sasha. While Dave sputters off some nonsense about hating Juan, the rest of the guys head to a "real Hollywood set" to film some horribly written "western" scenes with bad acting and even worse outfits. Several of the boys get to kiss Jillian, while Mike and Michael get to reenact a scene from Brokeback Mountain. Wes' jealous side emerges again and tells Jill that she's "kind of" cheating on him. She acknowledges his controlling nature, but thinks its "cute." (Ummmm...) After they wrap, they head to a penthouse with a hottub, where Tanner P's foot fetish is back in full swing and Reid and Robby get to spend some alone time with Jillian. Robby gets the individual rose for the night.
The third date goes to Sasha, who I liked at the beginning, until he came out and said all the other bachelors were sheep while he was a wolf. (Ummm...) On their date, Jill and Sasha snapped photos of each other sitting atop vintage cars in an auto museum, then went out for a joyride in a Ferrari. During their meal, Sasha confessed that he was in a near-paralyzing car accident in high school, and that he only had 3 girlfriends - 2 in high school and one in college. How old is this guy again? Jill thinks his lack of experience "being in love" is a downside to him, but I honestly think it's just an excuse for the lack of chemistry the two have. He said he was holding out to love someone that truly mattered, his "mythical unicorn" (what?). Jill decides not to keep him around and sends him to the airport on a bus. Wow, what a way to go.
Later that evening, Wes serenades Jillian with "the song he wrote for her," which he just played five minutes earlier for the guys in the bunk house. How sick are you of this song? Apparently, Jill is not sick of it yet, and invites Wes up to her balcony for yet ANOTHER rousing rendition of "they say love, it don't come eeeaaasssyyyyyy." Does this song even have another line?)
During the reception, Dave the egomaniacal tool continued his (probably drunken) vendetta against Juan, especially after Juan interrupted his time with Jillian. He then later calls out Mark for not bringing up Juan's "wrong reasons for being there" with Jillian. Yes, Juan is a little clingy and not athletic and butch as the other dudes, but what is this really? Dave's extreme homophobia (against "less-of-a-man" Juan) coming out? And Robby sided with Dave, although unlike Dave, he's not coming right out with a murder plot against him. I wonder what else is going on with Juan. Maybe he's the one with the girlfriend that keeps being teased in the promos?
And elsewhere, we're treated to Tanner P's foot dance and monologue, written and choreographed by Tanner P. Although kinda disturbing, it was a little funny. And he thinks he doesn't have talent!
Jillian seems to be completely unaware of everything that is going on amongst the men in the house, because she inexplicably keeps Wes and Dave around another week, giving Brad and Tanner F. the boot. Understandably, she and Brad had absolutely NO chemistry during the "Wild West" scenes, but I hoped on a moral level that she would choose Tanner F. over Dave. But on anentertainment level, Dave is a necessary evil, because without him we wouldn't get our Dave-Juan showdown, and that would just be wrong, wouldn't it?
After tonight's episode, I'm pulling for Robby, Jake, Ed, and Reid, and would like to see more of Jesse and Mark. What about you guys?
Last night's episode of the Bachelorette only furthered my dislike for some of the bachelors and showcased only a handful that I like for Jillian, who is becoming a little bit more of a nutcase with each episode that airs.
The first date went to Ed, who is one of the front runners in my book. He seems genuinely sweet, focused, and just an all around nice guy. We learn that he's a quite scared of Jillian's "plunge off the top of a building" date, likes to sing karaoke although he's not good, and spends too much time working. If those are the only bad things about him, then I'm good! Jill gives him a rose and he moves into the Mansion.
The next date is a group date with everyone except Jake, David, and Sasha. While Dave sputters off some nonsense about hating Juan, the rest of the guys head to a "real Hollywood set" to film some horribly written "western" scenes with bad acting and even worse outfits. Several of the boys get to kiss Jillian, while Mike and Michael get to reenact a scene from Brokeback Mountain. Wes' jealous side emerges again and tells Jill that she's "kind of" cheating on him. She acknowledges his controlling nature, but thinks its "cute." (Ummmm...) After they wrap, they head to a penthouse with a hottub, where Tanner P's foot fetish is back in full swing and Reid and Robby get to spend some alone time with Jillian. Robby gets the individual rose for the night.
The third date goes to Sasha, who I liked at the beginning, until he came out and said all the other bachelors were sheep while he was a wolf. (Ummm...) On their date, Jill and Sasha snapped photos of each other sitting atop vintage cars in an auto museum, then went out for a joyride in a Ferrari. During their meal, Sasha confessed that he was in a near-paralyzing car accident in high school, and that he only had 3 girlfriends - 2 in high school and one in college. How old is this guy again? Jill thinks his lack of experience "being in love" is a downside to him, but I honestly think it's just an excuse for the lack of chemistry the two have. He said he was holding out to love someone that truly mattered, his "mythical unicorn" (what?). Jill decides not to keep him around and sends him to the airport on a bus. Wow, what a way to go.
Later that evening, Wes serenades Jillian with "the song he wrote for her," which he just played five minutes earlier for the guys in the bunk house. How sick are you of this song? Apparently, Jill is not sick of it yet, and invites Wes up to her balcony for yet ANOTHER rousing rendition of "they say love, it don't come eeeaaasssyyyyyy." Does this song even have another line?)
During the reception, Dave the egomaniacal tool continued his (probably drunken) vendetta against Juan, especially after Juan interrupted his time with Jillian. He then later calls out Mark for not bringing up Juan's "wrong reasons for being there" with Jillian. Yes, Juan is a little clingy and not athletic and butch as the other dudes, but what is this really? Dave's extreme homophobia (against "less-of-a-man" Juan) coming out? And Robby sided with Dave, although unlike Dave, he's not coming right out with a murder plot against him. I wonder what else is going on with Juan. Maybe he's the one with the girlfriend that keeps being teased in the promos?
And elsewhere, we're treated to Tanner P's foot dance and monologue, written and choreographed by Tanner P. Although kinda disturbing, it was a little funny. And he thinks he doesn't have talent!
Jillian seems to be completely unaware of everything that is going on amongst the men in the house, because she inexplicably keeps Wes and Dave around another week, giving Brad and Tanner F. the boot. Understandably, she and Brad had absolutely NO chemistry during the "Wild West" scenes, but I hoped on a moral level that she would choose Tanner F. over Dave. But on anentertainment level, Dave is a necessary evil, because without him we wouldn't get our Dave-Juan showdown, and that would just be wrong, wouldn't it?
After tonight's episode, I'm pulling for Robby, Jake, Ed, and Reid, and would like to see more of Jesse and Mark. What about you guys?
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