I just tried to vote for Brandon a few times and each time the line was busy. No problem for Jeanine.

I can't believe I'm actually calling in to one of these shows.

I am really pulling for Jeanine. That solo was fabulous. I could not believe those pirouettes.

I love this episode for the ability to see everyone against each other. It makes it all so interesting. Brandon definitely outshone Evan, but as expected, and I think Evan actually did tolerably well. He just isn't a superior dancer at this point. I don't know if the criticism will backfire, though, by firing up his voting fanbase.

It was closer between the women, but I thought Jeanine outdanced Kayla. But it may just be my personal preferences. I just never bought what Kayla was selling. I think she's a lovely dancer, and she obviously has amazing extensions. But I agree with the comment about lack of connection, which I think is fairly common among dancers.

Anyway, I'll be good if either Brandon or Jeanine take it.

Jeanine is a lead twitter topic though, could be a good sign if all those fools vote.

Oh, in Vegas, I suppose.

Yep!

He totally should have gone with a sorbet and the almond brittle all made by himself.

Definitely. Although given how much luck contestants seem to have with the TC freezers, I might have avoided frozen desert altogether.

yeah- there was so much that could have been done with the fresh fruits. Buying rice milk ice cream was such a huge misfire in terms of strategy as well as execution. Art was a little out of his depth, I think.

Re: scenes from next week: I hope that Chiarello did something that justified Dale's hissy fit. Because I like Dale and I do not like Chiarello.

My money is on Bayliss to take this competition.

Top Chef: Chocolate was obviously okay -- what about something like a flourless chocolate torte? Although I guess that's not something you attempt without a recipe or some experience, either.

I was really surprised by how well they all did, on balance, *and* by the number of vegans who did not know quinoa pasta existed. I mean, if you're a vegan, aren't you going to explore every option? Although I guess most of them aren't gluten-intolerant.

SYTYCD: Since I've never seen a final four performance show, that was really incredible. I liked the way Nigel slanted his comments, too -- even if this is supposed to be "America's favorite dancer," he was obviously trying to point out who the *best* dancers are.

As much as I like Evan, I agree that he's just not cut out for certain types of dancing. Even if he pulls them off technically, that sweetness is just too prominent. (Although I did think he did better with Nasty than I expected.) I'll be happy no matter who wins at this point, as long as it isn't Evan.

Amy,

I think Nigel went overboard in his criticism of Evan, so I'm not sure I'm a fan of the way he slanted his comments. It would have been nice if Evan had received sharper criticism sooner, but oh well.

America's Best Dance Crew starts up on August 9th.

Set your watches!

Re: scenes from next week: I hope that Chiarello did something that justified Dale's hissy fit. Because I like Dale and I do not like Chiarello.

My coworker just said she likes Chiarello best. I think she may be dead to me now.