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Survivor: Samoa Episode 14

Monica was the next person in the Foa Foa firing line in Survivor: Samao Episode 13.

Brett is trying to use religion as a bridge between himself and Natalie.

Shambo has had her hairstyle since 1986. I’d have guessed longer.

The goal of the reward challenge is to pull one of a series of intersecting ropes and pull one of them. Every time a coconut falls, it counts against the team. First team to 100 loses. Reward is to go to a local village for a feast and overnight visit. Russell and Natalie draw to become captains. Natalie picks Brett. Russell picks Jaison. Natalie gets Mick. Shambo joins Russell. On the first move, Shambo drops 4 coconuts. Mick gets out with 2. Natalie decides that God cares who wins and begins to pray with Brett. Jaison gets hit with 7. Natalie drops 1 to make it 11-3. Russell drops 8. Brett drops 1 to make it 19-4. Shambo gets hit with 10 more. With a 19 coconut turn by Mick, the gap closes to 29-23. That doesn’t last very long. Jaison gets whacked with 48 coconuts. Shambo says that Natalie will get 58. Maybe she really can tell the future because that’s exactly what happens. That brings the score to 81-77, giving yellow the lead for the first time. Russell gets through without any damage. Brett is hit with 23, pushing them over the 100 mark. Jaison, Russell, and Shambo win reward.

Russell and Jaison express doubt over Natalie’s immediate choice of Brett and subsequent choice of Mick. For Russell, it’s just an act. He’s confident that Natalie is still with him, but he doesn’t mind stirring trouble with the other two. He’s got to get rid of Brett or Mick, who are likeable guys that need to go.

Natalie is struggling with which decision she has to make. Does she go with her new friend Brett or with Russell, who she’s been with since the beginning?

The immunity challenge is to count the number of objects in each of six stations, then use those numbers to solve a puzzle. Some of those objects are moving. Mick is the first person to get all six numbers. Jaison and Russell are next. Brett follows. If any of the numbers are wrong, they’re pretty well screwed. Jaison is incorrect. Mick is also incorrect. Brett wins immunity.

With that, the plan to get rid of Brett is out the window. Russell has indicated that his next choice is Mick. However, Jaison would prefer to get rid of Shambo. Russell tells Shambo that Jaison wants to get rid of Mick. However, Shambo’s nervous because of Jaison’s behavior.

Then Russell proceeds to trash Shambo to Mick. He plays up how much he hates her, although he realizes she’s the least threatening person still standing.

Before reading the votes, Jeff says that anybody with the hidden immunity idol around their neck who would like to play it may do so now because it is the last night they can. Russell declines. He will keep it for a souvenir. Not that anybody was going to vote for him tonight anyway.

Votes
Shambo
Mick
Shambo
Shambo
Shambo

By a unanimous decision, Shambo has been voted off the island.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of Survivor: Samoa Episode 15, where we will find out who the Survivor: Samoa winner is, which airs Sunday at 8/7c on CBS.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Winner

The final six competed for America’s vote in So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Episode 23, and tonight one of them will emerge as the So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 winner.

Ryan di Lello is the first person to be eliminated, finishing in sixth place.

His wife Ashleigh follows him, placing fifth.

Ellenore Scott places fourth.

Kathryn McCormack places third.

That brings us down to a battle of the two guys. Jakob Karr has been the most technically gifted dancer throughout the season, while Russell Ferguson gets the nod for most improved. The So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 winner is Russell.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Episode 23

Mollee Gray and Jonathan “Legacy” Perez were voted off in So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Episode 22, which brings us down to the final dance off of the season between the final 6.

Kathryn McCormack & Ryan di Lello
Style: Samba
Choreographer: Jason Gilkison
Song: Magalenha by Sergio Mendes
Nigel: Kathryn was fantastic again out there. Ryan was as well.
Mary: Ryan was at home in his style. Kathryn is so into it.
Adam: This show should now be called the rise of Kathryn. Ryan was a fantastic partner… and just so shirtless out there.

Ellenore Scott & Jakob Karr
Style: Broadway
Choreographer: Tyce Diorio
Song: I Gotcha by Fosse (original Broadway cast)
Nigel: Showed the pair off to their best.
Mary: Ellenore was smoldering out there. Jakob is just tremendous.
Adam: Ellenore has never looked this beautiful on this show. Jakaob’s one of the most selfless partners out there.

Ashleigh di Lello & Russell Ferguson
Style: Lyrical Jazz
Choreographer: Sonya Tayeh
Song: Angel Standing By by Jewel
Nigel: Russell was so outstanding.
Mary: Ashleigh is drop dead gorgeous tonight. Helped along that way by Russell, who has grown the most out of anyone.
Adam: Ashleigh did a beautiful job of portraying all of that. Russell kicked that dance’s ass.

Ellenore Scott & Ryan di Lello
Style: Jazz
Choreographer: Gary Stuart
Song: Kontact Me by Boys Noize
Nigel: Devoid of emotion. Like a technical exercise.
Mary: Different and unique.
Adam: Can’t imagine watching anyone else in that other than Ellenore.

Ashleigh di Lello & Jakob Karr
Style: Foxtrot
Choreographer: Jean Marc Genereaux
Song: Let the Good Times Roll by Chuck Brown & Eva Cassidy
Nigel: Outstanding chemistry. Not as strong as some of the other routines tonight.
Mary: Ashleigh does this style beautifully. Jakob keeps improving on the ballroom.
Adam: Suited Ashleigh beautifully. Showed each other off.

Ellenore Scott & Russell Ferguson
Style: Paso doble
Choreographer: Jason Gilkison
Song: Village Attack from Blood Diamond (original soundtrack)
Nigel: Russell could have been sharper with some of the steps but still was very good. Ellenore was passionate and fiery.
Mary: Ellenore really fired it up. Russell made up for what he lacked with his passion.
Adam: Ellenore was magnificent dancing completely from within.

Kathryn McCormack & Jakob Karr
Style: Contemporary
Choreographers: Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson
Song: At this Moment by Michael Buble
Nigel: Just stopped the show. Kathryn’s my favorite girl for weeks. Jakob is outstandingly brilliant.
Mary: One of the best performances ever.
Adam: Game changer.

Ashleigh di Lello & Ryan di Lello
Style: Contemporary
Choreographer: Travis Wall
Song: I’m There Too by Michelle Featherstone
Nigel: Ashleigh’s got better chemistry with Jakob.
Mary: What a memory.
Adam: Incredible tenderness.

Kathryn McCormack & Russell Ferguson
Style: Hip hop
Choreographers: Tabitha & Napoleon Dumo
Song: I Can Transform Ya by Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz
Nigel: Teriffic from Russell in his style. Kathryn was surprisingly gangster.
Adam: Kathryn tore up that dance floor. Russell killed it.

Kathryn: 1-888-TEMPO-01
Ryan: 1-888-TEMPO-02
Ellenore: 1-888-TEMPO-03
Jakob: 1-888-TEMPO-04
Ashleigh: 1-888-TEMPO-05
Russell: 1-888-TEMPO-06

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Episode 24, when we will find out who the So You Think You Can Dance winner is, which airs Wednesday at 8/7c on Fox.

Survivor: Samoa Episode 13

Rather than keep going down the line, Russell decided instead to get rid of John in Survivor: Samoa Episode 12.

Russell’s explanation to Shambo is that John targeted her, so he had to go.

Monica and Brett say that Russell and Mick are the biggest threats because of how strong their games have been. Jaison takes responsibility for the gameplay, claiming that Russell’s just the bulldog, but he has been the one making a lot of the decisions. I don’t think they’re stupid enough to buy this poor attempt at getting people to believe he’s played a strong game, but what they may buy is that Russell told Mick he made $2 million last year.

Rather than the reward challenge, they’re jumping right into immunity. It’s a Survivor bowling tournament. They will be randomly matched up against another person and get two shots to score the most points. Natalie and Shambo go first. Natalie gets a gutter ball. Shambo gets 9. Natalie is unable to beat this with her second roll and is eliminated. Brett and Russell go next. Brett misses. Russell gets 4. Brett gets a gutter ball and is out. Jaison and Monica square off. Jaison gets 2. Monica gets nothing. Jaison gets another 4. Monica gets just 1 and is eliminated. Mick and Dave are the last pairing. Mick scores 4. Dave gets a strike. Mick gets 4 more, which is not enough. Shambo and Russell start off round 2. Shambo scores 5. Russell gets 4. Shambo misses on her second try. Russell misses as well, and he’s out. Jaison and Dave compete for the final spot in the final round. Jaison misses. Dave gets a gutter ball. Jaison scores 7. Dave gets a gutter ball. That puts Jaison and Shambo in the final round. Seems unlikely either of them would be a target anyway, but one of them will get immunity. Shambo gets nothing. Jaison also gets nothing. Shambo gets nothing again. Jaison knocks over more than 1 to win immunity.

The plan is to get rid of Dave. Again. Monica suggests getting rid of Shambo instead. She’s a threat because the majority of the jury is Galu. This logic suggests that people on Galu actually liked Shambo. Ultimately, though, as long as Shambo does not flip back to the other side, which it seems unlikely she would do, they could easily vote either way and still retain the majority.

Shambo’s completely onboard with the Dave vote. If Dave is not voted out, she will be chatting with Russell. Them’s not really fighting words.

Votes
Shambo
Dave
Dave
Dave
Dave
Dave

This week, Shambo gets her wish, and Dave has been voted off the island. That officially puts Foa Foa up in numbers for the first time.

Since we’re just crossing the half hour mark, it’s obviously not over yet.

Russell says that Brett is the biggest threat in the game. He’s too likeable.

Because Russell said at tribal council that his biggest concern is getting rid of people he can’t beat, Mick is freaking out. Will Russell turn on him? Of course he would. It’s just a matter of navigating the waters until then without stirring the pot too much.

So now it’s another immunity challenge. They must race out into the water, retrieve bags, and race back. They will then use a plank to get bags into their basket. First person to get all three in wins. The men are off to the head start, with the women bringing up the rear, Natalie in particular. Brett scores first. Mick is behind him, and then Russell. Shambo’s the next one to score. Brett scores 2 with Mick right behind him. Jaison finally gets his first. Russell has 2. Natalie then grabs her first. That leaves just Monica still scoreless. It’s looking like a battle between Brett and Mick. Brett wins immunity.

Brett having immunity puts the target on Monica. They go talk to Mick to try to pull him over. Getting rid of Russell would sure be a good move if it can be pulled off, but Mick doesn’t want to end up on the short end of the numbers stick. Granted, if they don’t flip now, they may not be able to, unless they can get either Natalie or Shambo to join them.

Then Monica reveals to Russell that Jaison’s just counting down the days to day 36 when it’s his final day to play the idol. By the way, Jaison also revealed that Russell’s a multi-millionaire, so she would not vote for him because her plan is to vote based on need. Russell’s mad now. Jaison actually doesn’t remember what he told her. He was just rambling.

Russell still wants to get rid of Monica because she’s a little bitch who needs to shut her piehole, but he’s keeping Jaison’s betrayal in mind.

First thing at tribal council, Russell pulls out the hidden immunity idol and puts it around his neck.

Monica says that the only reason Russell’s still around is the idols. As stupid a statement as any we’ve heard thus far.

Votes
Monica
Russell
Monica
Russell
Monica
Monica

With 5 votes, Monica has been voted off the island.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of Survivor: Samoa Episode 14 Two Brains Are Better than One, which airs Thursday at 8/7c on CBS.

Survivor: Amazon Episode 12

With Rob changing sides again in Survivor: Amazon Episode 11, Alex was voted off the island.

Jenna has decided she now hates Rob’s guts. Great, this whining again. Personal relationships blah blah blah. Heidi, likewise, is jumping on the pity train, albeit not to the same extent.

Trying to adopt a strategy to stay in the game, Jenna and Heidi decide to start being nice to Christy for a change to try to swing her over to their side. Christy believes that she has a better chance against the girls, but she’s sick of them and doesn’t want to be used.

The first stage of the reward challenge is to race out and grab 1 of 4 paddles (two people will be eliminated at that stage). Then they will paddle out to answer questions about the Amazon. If the answer is correct, the puzzle pieces they receive will fit together. If the answer is incorrect when they return to shore, they will have to paddle back out and try again. The first two people to get the correct puzzle pieces will compete to see who can finish first. Last thing, if they sink the boats, they’re swimming. Reward is a visit from a loved one. Rob, Jenna, Matthew, and Christy get paddles. Butch and Heidi are out. The guys take their boats, while the girls decide to swim for it. Matthew’s got a large lead as the only person to not have boat difficulities. He has the right answer. The only shot the girls have is if Rob got the wrong answer, although they’re so far behind Matt that it doesn’t really matter. Rob has the correct answer but has a lot of catching up to do. Matthew wins reward.

If Matt agrees to give up his visit from his mom, the others will get visits from their loved ones. With the water works flowing from the others already, it’s going to be difficult for him to make another choice. He agrees to let them get visits instead. They’re granted 10 minutes to share a little food and drink. It doesn’t end there, though. When it’s all done, Matthew still gets the visit from his mom. They will go visit an Amazonian tribe together for the night. While they do that, the rest of the tribe gets drunk, and Rob puts on a speedo. Rob hopes to use this time with the two drunk girls to kiss and make up.

Following Matt’s gesture, Rob is stating to question whether he should actually go up against him in the finals. He suggests to Jenna that they go in the final two together. She still hates his guts and runs back to tell Heidi, and she would like to target him. Her fear is that he’s a puppetmaster. This is a valid fear. Rob’s been in control of this game since day one, and he’s played ten times the game of anybody left standing.

Heidi’s response to Rob is to call him a snake. Then she gets upset, and Jenna starts yelling his plan to take her to the end. And then more whining. She can feel free to write ROB on her parchment tomorrow night. She’s not going to be nice, friendly, or easy to work with. Well, she’s got a good head start on that.

Heidi and Jenna continue to try to sway Christy. They need to talk to her a lot lately. For the first time in 32 days.

The immunity challenge is in two rounds. The first round is to break plates with a slingshot and marbles to collect pucks. The pucks will be used in shuffle board. Rob hasn’t broken this many dishes since he was a waiter. After the first round, Jenna and Butch have 5, Heidi has 4, Christy 3, Rob 2, and Matthew 1. Butch goes first. Matthew’s first shot is enough to take the lead. Butch knocks Matt out to retake the lead. Rob takes the lead over Butch with his last puck. Jenna then takes the lead. Butch retakes the lead. Then Jenna retakes the lead. Heidi knocks Rob closest to give him the lead. Butch retakes the lead again. Then Christy gives the lead back to Rob. Butch gives Heidi the lead. With the final puck, Jenna wins immunity.

Rob’s worried about where Christy stands. Is she going to vote for Heidi still? She guesses so. When she gets the pen in her hand, that’s when she’ll make the decision. So Rob goes to Heidi and wants to all vote for Christy. Better to get rid of her than for everyone to gamble on who she’s going to side with.

As he asks every time, Jeff poses the question whether the person holding immunity wants to part with it. Jenna has decided to give up her immunity necklace and hand it over to Heidi. This may not be Jenna’s first very stupid decision of the game, but it’s arguably the worst. It marks the first time this has ever happened. The only other time since in 19 seasons was in Micronesia when Erik gave his necklace away to the girls (he was voted out that night and labeled the dumbest player ever).

Votes
Jenna
Jenna
Christy
Christy
Christy
Christy

Christy made up her mind in the end to vote for Jenna, but it’s a little late for that. With 4 votes, Christy has been voted off the island. She promises that her evil stepsisters are not going to win.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another recap of Survivor: Amazon Episode 13 The Amazon Heats Up.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Episode 22

The top 8 danced in So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Episode 21, and tonight two more will be sent home. The remaining six will be in next week’s finale.

Russell Ferguson is safe. Jonathan “Legacy” Perez is in danger for the first time this season. Jakob Karr is safe, which puts Ryan di Lello in danger.

Kathryn McCormack is safe. Ellenore Scott is in danger. Despite not having danced last night, Ashleigh di Lello already has enough support to keep her safe. Mollee Gray is in danger. Adam is surprised because he felt that Mollee gave some of the best performances of the season last night.

That leaves Legacy, Ryan, Ellenore, and Mollee in danger.

The girls go first. Ellenore is the last girl to join the finale, and Mollee has been eliminated.

Next up are the guys. Ryan joins his wife in the finale, as Legacy has been voted off.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Episode 23, which airs Tuesday at 8/7c on Fox.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Episode 21

Nathan Trasoras and Noelle Marsh were voted out in So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Episode 20. Tonight the top 8 compete.

Ashleigh walks out with her arm in a sling. She says she’s ready to go, but they won’t clear her to dance. They want to do the MRI before allowing her to dance (they couldn’t do that before going on air?). Although she is not performing, she will still be able to receive votes for any fans who want her to advance.

Kathryn McCormack & Ryan di Lello
Style: Disco
Choreographer: Doriana Sanchez
Song: Last Dance (Samantha Ronson Remix) by Donna Summer
Adam: So much fun. Suited for someone of Ryan’s stature. Watched Kathryn become a better dancer by being on the show.
Mary: Just peaking at the right time. Ryan had perfect on point partner work.
Nigel: Style suited Kathryn. Ryan felt a little stiff.

Mollee Gray & Jakob Karr
Style: Viennese Waltz
Choreographer: Jason Gilkison
Song: Ordinary Day by Vanessa Carlton
Adam: Could have watched that for two more hours. Mollee’s blooming and peaking.
Mary: Jakob’s partnering work was fantastic. Mollee was priceless and is gaining confidence every routine.
Nigel: Everything fit together like a beautiful jigsaw puzzle. Both excellent.

Ellenore Scott & Jonathan “Legacy” Perez
Style: Contemporary
Choreographer: Travis Wall
Song: Machine Gun by Portishead
Adam: Passionate, exciting, and awesome.
Mary: Ellenore was so dynamic and fearless. Legacy was amazing.
Nigel: The most dangerous routine of the season. Real props for that.

Russell Ferguson (accompanied by Shane’s assistant Rachel)
Style: Hip hop
Choreographer: Shane Sparks
Song: Too Much Booty 2 (Bobby J Remix) by Soundmaster T & Jah-Rista feat. Korveil
Adam: Smoking out there. Super high performance level and great energy.
Mary: Hard hitting, so on point.
Nigel: Gave Shane everything he wanted, plus a performance.

Kathryn McCormack & Ryan di Lello
Style: ChaCha
Choreographer: Jason Gilikson
Song: Put Your Hands on Me by Joss Stone
Adam: Very connected. Kathryn is surging. Ryan was so hot in there.
Mary: On fire. Chemistry, power, effortless. Two tickets on the hot tamale train.
Nigel: Kathryn looked like a Latin ballroom dancer. Magical together.

Mollee Gray & Jakob Karr
Style: Broadway
Choreographer: Joey Dowling
Song: Easy Street (Samantha Ronson Remix) from Annie (original TV soundtrack)
Adam: Really showed off and had great performances. Mollee was great, and Jakob’s one of the best dancers ever on the show.
Mary: Mollee really captured the style. Best partnership for that dance.
Nigel: Mollee should go to Broadway. Jakob is like Joel Grey.

Ellenore Scott & Jonathan “Legacy” Perez
Style: Hip hop
Choreographers: Tabitah & Napoleon Dumo
Song: People Are Strange (District 78 Remix) by The Doors
Adam: Didn’t push them.
Mary: Slightly disappointed. Didn’t really hit.
Nigel: Style over substance.

Following his solo, Ryan asks that people vote for his wife. I don’t think he has anything to worry about. For someone who started off as the underdog, Ashleigh’s proved to be a favorite.

Russell Ferguson (accompanied by Nakul’s assistant Alicia)
Style: Bollywood
Choreographer: Nakul dev Mahajan
Song: Spirit of Rangeela from Rangeela (original soundtrack)
Adam: Blew joy out of every pore.
Mary: Bursted on the stage and excited everybody.
Nigel: Magnetic quality that draws the audience in.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Episode 22, which airs Wednesday at 8/7c on Fox.

The Biggest Loser Season 8 Winner

Rudy and Danny finished on top in The Biggest Loser Season 8 Episode 12, which leaves the fate of Amanda and Liz in America’s hands. Once America’s vote has been revealed, it’s on to the final three and a battle to be The Biggest Loser 8 winner.

Amanda has won America’s vote to enter the final three.

Now that we know that, the other players will weigh in to compete for the title of at home winner.

Alexandra: 309 pounds (-91, 29.45%)

Antoine: 215 pounds (-152, 41.42%)

Antoine has managed to set a competitive mark to beat.

Sean: 289 pounds (-155, 34.91%)

Julio: 227 pounds (-180, 44.23%)

That puts Julio in the lead.

Mo: 263 pounds (-92, 25.92%)

Dina: 174 pounds (-79, 31.23%)

Abby: 147 pounds (-100, 40.49%)

Tracey: 132 pounds (-118, 47.20%)

Tracey takes the lead with a percentage could be tough to beat.

Shay: 304 pounds (-172, 36.13%)

Daniel: 201 pounds (-111, 35.58%)

Rebecca: 140 pounds (-139, 49.82%)

With that, Rebecca, who’s gone blonde for some reason, takes the lead.

Allen: 209 pounds (-116, 35.69%)

Liz: 176 pounds (-91, 34.06%)

Rebecca is The Biggest Loser At Home winner and is now $100,000 richer.

Shay has been invited back to the season 9 finale. For every pound she loses, Subway will offer her $1,000.

Antoine invites his girlfriend from the season Alexandra on the stage so he can propose. Seems like they’re rushing, but I give them better odds than someone on The Bachelor.

Over 3.5 million pounds have been pledged in the Pound for Pound Challenge, which has resulted in that amount of food being donated to a local food bank.

Amanda: 163 pounds (-87, 34.80%)

As expected, it’s going to come down to a battle between the guys.

Rudy: 208 pounds (-234, 52.94%)

In any other season, I’d say that Rudy’s already won, but I’m expecting Danny to give him a run for his money.

Danny: 191 pounds (-239, 55.58%)

The Biggest Loser Season 9: Couples 3 will premiere Tuesday January 5, 2010 on NBC.