Allison Holker was a contestant in the top 8 in Season 2, a brilliant contemporary dancer and a favorite among the judges. She was arguably a better dancer than the other three women left in the competition, and she might have won it all, but for America’s preference for sexy Natalie. America voted, and Allison left the competition before either Donyelle, Natalie or Heidi. Hence the Allison Holker Blunder, where a better dancer is voted off ahead of less-talented but more appealing dancers. Katee is this season’s potential Allison Holker.Comfort for Katee
I started this post yesterday, attempting to answer the question, Why do the judges bag on Jessica?
My first theory (prior to last night’s result): Jessica has better puppy-dog eyes than the brilliantly precise but uncharismatic Katee, and America is a sucker for hapless girls with puppy-dog eyes. The judges want to get rid of Jessica so that she doesn’t end up being retained past her stale date by a sympathetic America. The judges fear the pity vote for Jessica, and they want her gone.
Why this theory is wrong: America is hard-hearted. Puppy dog eyes won’t sway them.
My second theory (after last night’s vote to drop Comfort instead of Jessica): The judges are sadists, and they’ve grown fond of their little punching bag. They’re keeping Jessica because they like to make her cry.
Why this theory is wrong: The judges are not really sadists (are they?).
My third theory (which is my first theory revised after considering FOF’s theory): The judges are anticipating an Allison Holker Blunder favoring Comfort over Katee.
Why this theory is correct: Comfort is more appealing than Katee, but a poorer dancer. The judges fear is legitimate. FOF agrees.
It’s settled: The judges got rid of Comfort to save Katee.
We agree!?! What's new? See I've updated my theory with more evidence in support of it. I'm tempted to temper my opinion regarding this injustice with pointing out that Comfort wasn't going to win the show anyway, but as I consider it I realize that who ultimately wins isn't of paramount importance to me. Would Comfort have cost Katee another week or two on the show? I don’t know, but personally I think Kherington isn’t nearly as safe as the Judges and accepted wisdom assumes. And it’s not so much that she’s not exactly what people imagine makes her a favorite. It’s because her competition is just that good.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to disagree with you, but it's harder than I anticipated. Great minds?
ReplyDeleteOkay, one point of dispute: Kherington isn't just beautiful. She's vibrant, flawless, strong and statuesque. In short (or tall): she's a pleasure to watch, even when her technique is off. Contrived or not, she's a crowd-pleaser. I don't see her going home soon.
We should each do an order-of-elimination list, and see who gets more of them right.
I'll get back to you with mine.