While I was watching Idol, Janell monitored the second semifinalists show on Live to Dance. Take it away, Janell:
Welcome to the second week of semifinals. Fully aware that American Idol is competing against him right now, our host Andrew masters the dramatic introduction, complete with a close-up in front of a dark screen, then a quick pan out with lights and music when he announces the name of the show. He’s saying, “Look at me! I’m live! That Seacrest guy is just on tape!” Did you watch? Don't worry, that's what I'm here for.
The three experts come out and walk across the stage without pausing to chat with Andrew. No more jokes from Paula, I guess. We quickly get flashbacks from last week to remind us that the People of America had some voting to do. I expect the stage to be filling up with dancers while the footage airs. Instead, when we’re back live, Andrew is flanked only by Jittin’ Genius and D’Angelo and Amanda. He immediately tells us that they are the two highest vote getters. Wait, what? The other three acts don’t even get to stand on stage? Did the show not want to foot the hotel bill for another week? I wanted closure! Farewell, B-Girl Precious Moments. So long, Austen. As for Bev and Hap, you’ve been dancing together for 20 years, here’s hoping that in another 20 you’ll still be at it and this brush with Paula will be but a distant memory in a box labeled “Crazy Stuff We Did When We Were Kids.”
With hardly any build up, Andrew announces that D’Angelo and Amanda will move into the finals. D’Angelo has some great celebratory dance moves, then they’re shuffled off. Okay, then. Who’s up next?
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