SYTYCD Top 10 Power Rankings
To me, it seems pretty clear who should go this week. Except…because it seems “easy” this week, I wonder if America will feel differently or be polarized. Vote to keep your favorites in! No more Kherringtons! I was thinking we’d probably have a male winner this year (we’ve been alternating the last few…) because the guys seemed way stronger at first, what with Jakob and Russell in particular. But these girls are amazing!
Girls –
1. Ellenore had an amazing night. I’ve been loving her for a while, but it seems like (and I don’t know that this is true) she hasn’t had much of a following. But then, she and Jakob ranked top in our poll earlier today. She had an amazing solo, a not-too-shabby quickstep and probably the most memorable routine of the night with that Sonya contemporary. All I could think was that she and Jakob have got to be in the Top 4. Got to.
2. Noelle had a great night, too. Her solo was solid and he judges were certainly feeling her hip hop and waltz with Ryan and I was too. Especially the hip hop. Only thing is…has America warmed up to her? And a smooth waltz? And their hip hop was the first routine, waaaaay at the beginning of the night. For me, she is here, in the #2 place. We’ll see you YOU feel.
3. Kathryn is still my favorite and she performed wonderfully tonight. While her solo didn’t smoke everybody else (especially Elleanore and even Ashleigh), she was really strong in both the Broadway and the rumba. Nathan might not have been the strongest partner for her, but I think they really brought great things out in each other. Regardless, she’s phenomenal and I think she started picking up a huge following in her partnership with Legacy.
4. Mollee’s enormous fan base may been she’s not as low as #4 in votes (maybe Noelle or Kathryn will drop to this place), but I think her performances put her here. She had a great night. You could see a lot of visible growth and I don’t want her to go anywhere. Her solo was lackluster tonight, probably because she wasn’t fighting for her life. I liked her chemistry with Russell a lot, but neither the lyrical jazz or the jive felt completely “done.” I think they will be by the time we see them on the tour, for sure. But there were some awkward, draggy moments where Mollee was setting up for a trick or lift. That being said, I really, really enjoyed the jive and I don’t want Mollee to go home just yet.
5. Now, Ashleigh’s solo was “fight for your life” caliber. She really impressed me with that. But she and Legacy had two bad/off routines tonight and while some of that can be attributed to the luck of the draw and the choreography, I truly believe two different dancers would have KILLED that Dave Scott routine. I think Ashleigh’s gonna go home tomorrow night. :'(
Boys –
1. Jakob had an amazing night. Can anybody doubt that? His solo wasn’t that strong, but it didn’t matter. He’s been strong all season and had a PHENOMENAL Sonya piece with Elleanore. Even if he’d screwed up in every other way tonight (which he totally didn’t), I think he’d be safe. And probably #1, too.
2. Russell is amazing. His solo kicked booty. It was so aggressive and in your face, but in a really joyful way. Follow me? And while I felt that his lyrical jazz and jive with Mollee were occasionally awkward, I mostly felt that was on Mollee’s part and not his. He’s been doing such a great job so far this season.
3. Nathan has a big following. His solo tonight was pretty strong and his Broadway with Kathryn was adorable. While the rumba was not as awesome, I think he carried himself pretty well. I think he can breathe easy for this week. We’ll see…
4. Ryan had an ATROCIOUS solo tonight. I thought my “one thin shirt away from a Chippendale’s routine” quip was actually pretty apt as a description. I LOVED his Nappytabs hip hop with Noelle, but it was all the way at the beginning of the night while they’re quieter, less spectacular smooth waltz was later. I hope he stays at least one more week.
5. I didn’t like Legacy’s solo tonight as much as others (like Russell’s tonight, for instance, or other Legacy solos) and he had too pretty weak (the weakest of the night, in my opinion) routines with Ashleigh. They don’t have their “stronger partners” anymore and I think being paired together right of the gate, plus the luck of the draw, might have done them in. I think he’ll be the guy to go tomorrow, along with Ashleigh for the girls.
But, John pointed out that he’s glad Legacy’s in the Top 10 because his solo on the tour will be amazing. And that was the point, I think. Ashleigh had some great routines with Jakob she’ll get to perform on tour AND she’ll get to travel with her husband. So, it’s not the end of the road, even if they’ll face the sad departure music tomorrow night.
I may be wrong. I’m calling my personal Top 4 as Jakob, Kathryn, Russell and Ellenore and while I suspect people might vote differently from how well or poorly I feel the dancers performed tonight, I’m sticking to my power ranking. What do you think?
Hmm… I’m totally on board with your top 4, but I feel like (or I’m hoping, lol) you’re off with who goes home tomorrow.
Boys:
I feel like Jakob and Russell are both insanely loved and popular (deservedly so) and not going anywhere.
It wasn’t Legacy’s strongest night ever, but I thought he was strong. (And I really don’t think other dancers would have made the Dave Scott routine better, I think the choreo was lacking.)
Nathan might be in the bottom two boys, but I think he’ll be safe.
I adore Ryan, and he had two great couple pieces, but we really do remember him as a strong *partner* more than dancer. I don’t think he stands out that much on his own, and I think he’ll probably go home tomorrow 🙁
Girls:
Ellenore is SO reminding me of Jeanine last season, in that she started out very under the radar and is building every week! She’s got to be safe.
Kathryn was strong as always. While she didn’t have quite the personality with Nathan that I thought she always showed with Legacy, they were good, and the Kathracy popularity will take her a long way.
Ashleigh *may* be in danger, but she’s another whose popularity has been building over the weeks (she and Jakob got pretty loved), and I don’t think anything from tonight will be enough to kill that.
Noelle was exceptional, but I still think she might be in the bottom two girls, along with Mollee. I’m hoping that Noelle surprised enough people (especially in that hip-hop) to hang on for another week.
Mollee’s popularity seems huge, but I’m not sure it really is. She and Nathan did end up bottom 3 more than once, after all. And I think she annoys as many people as like her. She may be done.
I totally voted extra for Ellenore. But I put in some for Legacy, Kathryn, Russell and just one for Nathan lol.
Jakob is secured (i hope), I’ll vote for him in the next couple weeks though.
I think Ryan is a great dancer, but his personality doesn’t come across in his dancing. Despite his He-man body, I don’t think he brings out any of his charm while he dances. I think this is where the video footage would help. He’s Mr. Smiley or Mr. Stiff. or Mr. Ballroom, but strangely I don’t really know anything about his personality or his quirks except that he likes protein shakes?
For the females…it’s hard to say. I think Mollee hasn’t had a high votership but I think the judges are trying to promote her(?). Noelle might be on the short end this week if that happens. (ooooo the BFFs fight for the top 8!)
Lol, I actually voted for everybody! I gave Jakob and Ellenore the most, then sequentially less, per order of my favorites, down to the least amount for Mollee.
I am rooting for Jakob and Elenore. They both make incredibly complex and difficult moves look easy. “let’s just put my right foot next to my ear, hold it in place, and SPIN!”. No problem!
I find Russel and Legacy fascinating because of the growth they have both shown. Legacy lived in a small world of hip hop until working with Mia Michaels opened his eyes, and I see him just abandon himself to everything thrown at him. he doesnt have the training, but man, does he have the passion! He got lucky to have Kathryn as a partner becasue I think her training helped him through to the top 10. she is amazing! Russel’s father can be proud and scream it to the world. Russel’s solo was fiercely scary intense, but his routines were gentle and supportive. wow.
Nathan is very talented, and being separated from Mollee is the best thing for them both. but every time i hear him speak, i keep thinking, “the lights are on but nobody is home”.
I think Ryan is going home, and good riddance. and take your wife with ya’!!! lol
I know there are lots of Nathan’s fans..but I think He will be in danger tomorrow, Now I’m sure that Mollee wasn’t a bad partner, Nathan was.. Because even he just kept Katheryn down at last night! I think Ashleigh and Nathan will come back home tonight..Sorry for Nathan’s fan..
@april: I also voted for (almost) everyone in that same way.
I thought the guy going home would be either Nathan or Legacy (who is actually the only person I did not vote for). I’ve never been a fan of Legacy, but I always tried to be fair to him in terms of the great work he’s done on the show. It stands out to me, though, that most times when he was being praised for how great he was in different styles, the best part of that was when the choreographers incorporated his hip hop stylings into the piece. Anyway, I think he was clearly the weakest performer last night, followed by Nathan. I really like Ryan, so I hope he sticks around.
I don’t know about the girls. Ashleigh was my least favorite contestant starting the top 20, and I’ve really grown to love her now. I hope she stays. I guess that means I’m hoping for Noelle and Mollee in the bottom two, because Ellenore and Kathryn are clearly fantastic.
Ashleigh was simply way out of her element this time, and Legacy certainly looked uncomfortable. Choreography didn’t do them any favours either.
Nathan looked awkward, while Noelle and Ryan simply didn’t *click*. Kathryn did ok with what (and who) she had to work with, and after seeing Mollee with Russell I really wish she hadn’t been partnered with Nathan for the first half of the season. Elleanore and Jakob are hands down the most technically gifted dancers in the top 10 and they were certainly dealt a strong hand in this show.
Fortunately for me (and as the judges are wont to point out) it’s about our *favourite* dancers, not the *best* dancers so I can still hope to see Kathryn in the final!
Noelle didn’t have a strong evening but I’ll be shocked if Ashleigh isn’t the girl to go. Any one of Ryan, Nathan or Legacy could face the axe, although Legacy is the only one I’ll miss.
PS: There seem to be two Robins posting on the site 🙂
I posted my top 10 in last nights discussion thread, but I am going to recopy here. I think it’s funny that almost everybody is in agreement on the Top 4, and from there it’s like “whatever” lol! But I love, love, love Ellenore and Russell was my fave from his audition. Jakob is dancing-awesomeness and Kathryn is the best of the remaining girls.
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I’d power rank the guys: 1) Jakob 2) Russell 3) Legacy 4) Nathan 5) Ryan
girls: 1) Ellenore 2) Kathryn 3) Mollee (shock to myself to type this) 4 & 5) tie Noelle and Ashleigh, but I don’t think Noelle deserves to go home… she just finds herself at the short end of awesome routines, partnerships, and performance order (they were done EARLY!)
I anticipate the bottom 4 to be:
Guys: Ryan, Nathan
There may be a small chance Legacy replaces Nathan, but I anticipate that Legacy’s got a large fanbase that is willing to overlook the hip-hop routine.
Girls: Noelle/Mollee
I’m tempted to say Ashleigh might be there instead of Mollee, but I really think she garnered a strong base and won skeptics over with her work with Jakob.
I predict that Ryan and Noelle will go home. Of the 5 guys left, Ryan is the only one that makes sense to me. He’s just not as strong as the remaining guys, both in technique and performance. And, of course, his solos are just bad. Nathan, despite looking like he’s going to cry all the time, is really talented and he was great in that Spencer Liff piece. He needs at least one more week to grow with partners that aren’t Mollee.
I don’t Noelle has connected enough with viewers. She did some great stuff with Russell, but she’s a little awkward at times. I didn’t care for the waltz much (I enjoyed the waltzes in season 5 better), and actually was underwhelmed by the hip-hop number too. She sold it better than Ryan, but it felt like it was missing grit, and that other dancers could have done it better. Mollee, on the other hand, is certainly polarizing, but I think she has enough of a base plus her recent growth will carry her on for one more week.
My current top three are Jakob, Ellenore, and Kathryn. I’ve been big on Jakob ever since his audition, and Ellenore and Kathryn after the second week or so. I can’t decide on the other guy yet. As of now, if either Jakob or Ellenore wins, I’ll be happy. I’d like to see a 1-2 finish with them 🙂
What I want: Ryan & Noelle
What I think: Ryan & Ashleigh
Either way, I don’t think Legacy’s fans will drop him now, and out of all the guys, Ryan is the weakest. I also find Noelle to be the weakest (is it coincedence that I tend to accidentally type NOelle first?) female so I’d like her to go home, but due to the really bad pieces last night, I think it will be Ashleigh, and that’s a shame. Citing last night as an example of how Ashleigh has been riding Jakob’s coattails is so unfair it hurts. Those routines were just awkward and bad, and I don’t think she did bad IN them. She was fiercely determined and when she DID have the chance to dance in Dave Scott’s hip hop, she was on and solid. Besides, we don’t need another contemporary female (Noelle) to stick around when we’ve got Kathryn.
I agree with Ben’s whole post. Good insight.
I’m not on the Elleanore band wagon, so that would be my one difference with everyone else for the top 4 picks. At the moment, I’d pick Ashleigh to replace her in my personal top 4, becuase I’m willing to forginve one bad week of choreo.
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I like your top 4. They would be my picks as well.