I actually kind of liked the latin ballroom smarmy guy, Gene.

If I just cut out all of his Tom Jones/sex machine bullshit, Gene was spectacular. And I agree that I think a lot of that may have been nervous energy mixed with a heaping helping of trying way too hard. But I fear for him because he does have some really annoying ballroom dance ticks. He does the mugging thing that Benji used to do in S2 and it annoyed me about Benji just as much. I get that the whole over the top facials are a part of ballroom dance culture, at least in the big competitions, but it is so annoying when it goes so far over the top like in Gene's case. He comes off fake and desparate, as the judges noted. I hope he can break out of that because he is a beautiful dancer and his solo was hot. One of the better ones I've seen from a ballroom dancer. It certainly beat Pasha dancing around a dress frame.

I love how much y'all love Russell and I hope we are not all jinxing him because I really, really want him to make the show. His solo was insane!

I hope he can break out of that because he is a beautiful dancer and his solo was hot.

It was great. Just ... below the eyebrows.

Russell, too. I was amazed they sent him to choreography.

Project Runway surprised me. For one, I don't remember them ever doing a challenge like that before. Very cool idea.

I honestly thought Christopher or Epperson was going to win, and liked their dresses much more than Nicholas's, because either of those could show up on a runway right now, whereas Nicholas's was strictly a costume for me.

I was also surprised they sent Ra'Mon home, since the costume designer seemed willing to give him some wiggle room for ambition. But that thing was a mess, so.

I honestly thought Christopher or Epperson was going to win, and liked their dresses much more than Nicholas's, because either of those could show up on a runway right now, whereas Nicholas's was strictly a costume for me.

I agree. I loved Epperson's dress. I thought it would have fit in perfectly in the Firefly verse.

I was also surprised they sent Ra'Mon home, since the costume designer seemed willing to give him some wiggle room for ambition. But that thing was a mess, so.

I thought the boring flapper dress designer should have gone home.

No one says "tor-TILL-a."

Actually, I've heard this and other atrocities against the Spanish language in England before.

Also, on "Models of the Runway": Weep not for Fatima. Leaving the show just gives her time to locate Logan's home address so she can set up binocular perches and hidden cameras. She'll be starring in the next PR spinoff, "Stalkers of the Runway."

I thought Epperson's dress was by far the best. I actually didn't care for Nicholas' dress at all. It reminded me of his "make a pretty dress for the models to go to an industry party" dress. But I'm thinking maybe he won because Epperson's and Christopher's were not costume-y enough for the costume designers.

Ra'Mon's dress was really a hot mess. And he's sent questionable work down the runway a couple of times. He seems like a sweetie and it was nice to see Tim not overcome with outrage this week, but . . . yeah. He needed to go. I want to know why Heidi has such a hate on for Gordana. Her flapper dress wasn't that original, but it was gorgeous and well made. Heidi just really seems to hate her.

And Michael will be back next week. Yay! I have missed him and Nina so much.

Heidi just really seems to hate her.

maybe it's some european thing. or that her clothes are well made, but boring. I was very torn about Ra'mon and Louise, because I like them both, but I wanted Ra'mon to stay. I had hoped that his taking chances and clear vision would push him over.

I think that Louise's comment about being on the runway to be judged was helpful to her case. Ra'mon had a lot more feedback to work with, both good and bad

I really liked Epperson's dress. It was costume, but still fashion. it completely fit the challenge and looked fun and interesting. Of course, I dislike Nathaniel, so that could have something to do with why I didn't want him to win. I thought his costume was kind of boring, though pretty enough, I suppose.

I don't really get the nastiness toward Robin, there's got to be something we aren't seeing.

Evil Russell on Survivor continues to pique my interest. Looking for the hidden immunity idol was pretty smart, I thought. And although I'm bummed that he targeted two players I kind of liked, I think his reasons for doing so are pretty good- nip dissension in the bud! I'm not saying that he won't get called to task for it- it looks like that is coming up- but it's sound strategy. He's just really trollish about executing said strategy.

Ben, on the other hand, is simply horrible and hateful.

Yasmine cracked me up, though I cringed when she started her "motivational" speech at Foa Foa. But also laughed. Heh. Suck it, losers!

Russell's comments about Ben's fighting with Yasmine being excellent for taking focus away from him and making Ben look horrible I thought were spot on.

PR: I know! I loved Epperson's dress. I thought it was brilliant and the story was great. And furthermore, he was seriously last and knocked it out of the park anyway. I was surprised with Nicolas' win, and I think he's a douche.

Leaving the show just gives her time to locate Logan's home address so she can set up binocular perches and hidden cameras.

Bwah! So funny! I think I was better off not knowing what the models were thinking. Also, I don't think Logan is that hot! A little hot, but not that much! And anyway, I think the models' show is just cruel because there's very often little they can do to control their own fate. Although I'm glad they made everyone rechoose this episode.

SYTYCD: I think Gene was just going for "show my personality, show my personality" too much, and it came off ridiculous and fakey fakey. Which is too bad since he can dance. But they gave him specific feedback on it, so I hope he does tone it down.

Also, cannot wait for TAR. When did I become this person who only watches reality? Hee! Love it.

I was surprised with Nicolas' win, and I think he's a douche.

sits next to Liese.