Cat Deeley

Nigel Lythgoe

Mary Murphy

12 remain. Each couple will be performing two dances. Starting next week the couples and dances will be picked at random.

We start by hearing what each person will miss most about their performance partner.

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12 remain. Each couple will be performing two dances. Starting next week the couples and dances will be picked at random.

We start by hearing what each person will miss most about their performance partner.

Ellenore says she'll miss Ryan's perfectionism and he'll miss her energetic, quirky personality. They'll be performing the Lindy hop choreographed by Carla Heiney. It has a lot of cartwheels, swingouts and lifts.

Adam calls it a "fantastic start to the show." He says Ellenore gets better and better every week. Mary says it's a "stunning routine" and is glad the dance is included this season. Nigel says "I thought it was terrible...that we haven't had the Lindy hop on this season." He says it was "terrific to watch."

Next up, Kathryn and Legacy. He says she's helped him with his body and stretching and she'll miss the presence he brings to every routine. Their first dance is a jazz piece by Sonya Tayeh. She says it's based on a man who can't contain himself whenever he sees his lady. It includes him chomping on her hand. They dance to "So Deep," by Hot Chip.

Adam compliments Sonya on the routine, including how she used Legacy's b-boy skills. "If you keep dancing like this, you're going all the way," he says, adding that he's sorry to see the partnership break up.

Mary particularly liked his entrance, crab walking onto stage. She says he was "outstanding." And she's a "marvel" to look at when she's dancing. She predicts they'll be in the top ten.

Nigel says that was one of his favorite routines of the season and that Kathryn was very sexy. He thinks that Legacy has musical instincts that have never come out before. ("I was dancing," Legacy says.)

Next up Victor and Karen talk about what they're looking forward to about working together. Victor's hoping to join her on the "hot tamale train." They're dancing the tango over secret lovers to "Montserrat" by Orequesta del Plata.

Adam likes them as partners. He commends Victor's poise and stature. Mary says this was a huge surprise for her and she was impressed by the difficulty level. She says Karen is still on the train and Victor's picking up steam. Nigel likes their chemistry, but reminds Victor to watch his sway back to avoid looking like Donald Duck out there.

On to Nathan and Mollee. He says he'll miss her laugh and he'll miss his weird noises and sayings. Jamal Sims choreographed their hip hop piece about the day that Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.

They're dancing to "Ring-A-Ling" by the Black Eyed Peas. 

Adam starts by checking on Mollee's hurt ankle and says he could see a little bit of the stress on her, but he thought they did a good job. Mary says it got better as it went along and some things could have been hit a little harder, but it was fun. Nigel starts by saying they're both good dancers but it seemed a little young. He's positive they'll both be in the top ten but they need to mature.

Noelle and Russell She'll miss his laid back personality and he'll miss her affection and hugs which give him a better vibe. Tony Meridith and Melanie Lapatin choreographed their samba to "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira.

Adam thinks the routine was a little too nice so it didn't get into the nasty party version of the dance. "It just needed to get a little more oogie...I enjoyed it, but it didn't get dirty enough for me."

Mary says the performance level was great, but she was a little disappointed.

Nigel also says the sensuality was missing and it was a little "clinical."

Jakob and Ashleigh She says it's been easy working together and she'll miss him. Sonya choreographed an airy jazz routine. They're dancing to "Time Flies" by Lykke Li.

"That was so beautiful I don't know what to say right now," Adam says. He says he's sorry to see the partnership break up. He says it's a privilege to watch Jakob dance.

Mary says their fun dancing together is evident.

Nigel has to revise himself and say this is his favorite routine of the night. 

Ellenore and Ryan Spencer gave them a piece about the lures of fame and fortune and Broadway. They dance to "Razzle Dazzle" from "Chicago."

Adam says they nailed it and it was full of character. He says Ryan was great but Ellenore was a "rock star."

Mary calls Ellenore the "It" girl.

Nigel calls it "phenomenal" and so far he wants to put six couples through.

Legacy and Kathryn Their Viennese Waltz is supposed to show Legacy as a dancer being guided by his guardian angel, as choreographed by Jean-Marc Genereaux and France Mousseau.

Adam notices that Legacy is crying. He says they're happy tears because he's able to show people there is hope and anybody can do it. "How can we be mean to you after that?" Nigel whines.

Adam gives him a few minor tips, but says he did great. Mary tells them she definitely thinks they'll both be OK, even it wasn't the best Viennese Waltz because his feet were smacking against the stage. She says Kathryn is "perfection out there."

Nigel says there were a lot of things going on there that weren't as good as what he thinks Legacy's capable of, but he tells Kathryn she's stolen the evening.

Karen and Victor Perform a hip hop dance to "Moving Mountains" by Usher.

Adam thinks the choreography didn't match the music, because the dancing was angrier than the music.

Mary says the way they danced it was "OK" but it wasn't memorable.

Nigel agrees, saying the tango was much better.

Mollee and Nathan They picked a dance never done before on SYTYCD: the Can-Can. Tyce Diorio explains it originated in the 1830s in Paris as a dance for couples. Mollee says it's super tiring because you're never not moving.

Adam says they're the perfect couple to introduce such a high energy dance to the show. Mary says Mollee's bad ankle didn't show at all and it was really enjoyable. Nigel mentions that the dance was originally performed by women not wearing any undies, but Mollee notes that she did.

Noelle and Russell Tyce choreographed a contemporary dance for them, telling them to imagine painting on each other. 

Adam says they were "gorgeous" and they're not going anywhere. Mary says it was "really very special" and flowed. Nigel says they've left the audience something to remember them by. He commends Noelle for committing to everything and Russell for improving beyond his street dancer roots.

Ashleigh and Jakob The Frenchies teach the pair cha-cha, which Ashleigh has done many times, but Jakob is totally new to.

Adam says "this is Ashleigh's world and we're all just visiting." He calls them the couple of the night. Mary agrees and compliments Ashleigh on her great legs and use of them, but she couldn't have done it without Jakob. Nigel says "that may have been a cha-cha, but you are waltzing through to the top ten."

Then it's recap time and we're done.

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