WEDNESDAY NIGHT: TOP 12 PERFORM!

Revealing the Top 10 is around the corner, but first lets have a look at Wednesday’s performance show.

Host Leah Miller introduced permanent judges Tré Armstrong and Jean Marc Genereux, while special guest judges Rex Harrington and Melissa Williams (who has worked with the legendary Prince, George Michael and err, Carmen Electra) also joined the judging panel.

While Natalli Reznik and Francis Lafrenière agreed they enjoyed performing the theatre piece last week, the pair was eager to perform this week’s Afro-Cuban salsa number.

Rex, of course, put them on his ‘Sexy Rexy Rocket to the Stars.’

I, on the one hand, still prefer the ‘Hot Tamale Train.’

Tré called the routine “hot, hot, hot, hot” and claimed she got goose bumps during their performance. Jean Marc joked the two were the real cause of global warming.

I, on the other hand, beg to differ.

Moving to hip-hop were Allie Bertram and Danny Arbour. The two got down and hit Luther Brown’s choreography with oomph and passion.

Or so they tried.

The judges wanted Allie to get “a bit more gangster” and try harder. Melissa was impressed with Danny’s commitment stating: “You always approach everything with a reckless abandon.”

Up next were Lara Smythe and Miles Faber. The pair was not too pleased with their West Coast Swing performance last week but were ready to excel in the foxtrot.

“That was charming! That was beautiful. Bravo!” Rex told the couple – clearly impressed with the duo’s performance.

“You engaged me,” Tré said. “I embraced it and you made be a believer.”

Kaitlyn Fitzgerald and Izaak Smith were set to dance the jive with Dmitry Chaplin choreographing. While Dmitry did warn the couple the jive was difficult due to the complicated footwork, Rex did not feel their legwork was quick enough. “It should be like you’re on top of hot coals,” he said.

Performing a jazz routine were Arassay Reyes and Nico (sigh) Archambault. Let’s get something straight. This couple exudes sexiness the second they step on stage and, when they dance, they set the stage on fire.

Yeah, they are that hot.

And the judges agreed.

“You are the leaders of this competition,” she Tré. “Amazing job.”

Dressed in white, red and black costumes, Lisa Auguste and Vincent Noiseux took the stage. The two were teamed up with Gwen Stefani’s choreographer — Sho-tyme — to perform House. The pair brought the routine to live with their high energy.

“You guys did that hands down,” Tré told Vincent and Lisa. “You guys were the best of the night!”

THURSDAY NIGHT: TOP 10 REVEALED!

Who were the night’s bottom three couples?

Lara Smythe and Miles Faber – who danced the foxtrot; Natalli Reznik and Francis Lafrenière – who performed the Afro-Cuban salsa; and Allie Bertram and Danny Arbour – who showed off their moves to a hip-hop number.

After all six dancers performed their solos, the judges decided that Lara and Francis would not make it to the Top 10.

Tune in next Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET to watch the Top 10!






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