Get Real

Welcome back to Get Real! Today’s shows are Make Me A Supermodel and So You Think You Can Dance!

Up first is Make Me A Supermodel!

It’s down the final four: Mountaha, Sandhurst, Branden, and Jonathan. The models were sent out to do a night photo shoot. The models only had one shot at getting a photo because of the level of special effects with all of fire!! Jonathan was worried about going too crazy because the judges have told him that he sometimes goes too wild. So, he played it a little safe and I don’t think it looked right with all of the fire around him. Brendan went the opposite from Jonathan and decided to scream. However, this wasn’t what the photographer wanted and he warned him of it. Mountaha just stood in one pose and didn’t move at all. But it worked to her advantage because then the fired moved around her and acted more like a prop to her. Sandhurst looked a little goofy with his strange circus-type hat and he went crazy!! He was moving around all crazy but it strangely worked for him.

Sandhurst was the photo challenge winner, but before he found out about his prize, the four models were sent to Bloomingdales to serve as informal models. They put on nice clothes from Bloomie’s and had to walk around the store and try to sell their clothes to the customers. There was no winner here but each model got a $2000 shopping spree, except for Sandhurst who got $4000 for winning the photo shot. After Bloomingdales, the models visited Corey Bautista at New York Model Management. They also received a video message from last season’s winner, Holly.

Then it was time for the runway. The theme was smooth and sleek à la James Bond. The men wore suits inspired by Dior and Mountaha wore a Catherine Malandrino evening gown. Then all the models got a walking lesson from New York Model Management’s David Ralph. The judges loved Jonathan’s runway but weren’t inspired by his photo. The same was said for Branden but they thought it was getting a little late for him to be improved. The judges tore Mountaha apart both in her photo and Catherine told her that her walk was not what she’s looking for. Sandhurst was praised for his photo but didn’t like his runway.

So who went home? Mountaha. I can’t believe that he judges sent her home. The only consolation I have is that she is such a strong model already that there is no way she won’t be signed by an agency. You could tell that the judges felt bad about sending her home. Next week is the finals with the three remaining men.

And now it’s time for the newest set of auditions on So You Think You Can Dance!

The latest audition city is Miami and it’s been 4 years since SYTYCD has been here for auditions. Tyce Diorio was on the panel with Mary and Nigel in the Sunshine State.

Ok, it always makes me nervous when people say they have their “own style” of dancing. That means they have no training whatsoever. And it’s also cringe-worthy when it comes time to watch them dance. It’s also pretty painful. Therefore, I won’t even bother to comment on these people since it’s a complete waste of time! BUT I will say that I love Tyce’s commentary on these contestants! He is so blunt and honest, it’s awesome! Hooray for him!

Priscilla Morrero was the first great dancer and from her pre-dance interview you thought she might be a Latin spitfire but she had a beautiful, quirky, playful modern style of dancing. She definitely knows how to put on a show.

I love, too, how all the dancers that get sent to Vegas have to do their cute “Look at me, I’m a dancer” jumps in front of the microphone. And then they all do the same kind of tiptoe prance towards the judges table to get their ticket. Ha, sillies!

Janette Manrara and Romulo Villaverde were up next. They auditioned last year and Janette made it all the way to the top 40 but just barely missed out on the top 20. This year, they were both sent straight to Vegas!

Day 2 in Miami started off even worse than Day 1. First there was the girl who was barely covering up her boobs with a cut-off and cut-up t-shirt and skimpy bikini top that looked more like she was auditioning for a strip club. Then it was just more bad people after another. It’s always amazing, too, that these people actually think that they’re good!

Thank goodness for the tap wiz kid who came next! He danced to Thriller and threw in a lot of other elements besides tap. And, thankfully, after him followed a bunch of other really good dancers!

Then the auditions headed to Memphis. Lil C, a krumper, was the next guest judge to join Mary and Nigel. SYTYCD was introduced to Memphis Jukin, a style of dance that was based on Elvis’ famous bounce and footwork.

Much the same as the other cities, there were some good dancers and some not so good dancer. Really not so good. Day 2 proved to be more eventful with inspiring stories and amazing dancers. From great lyrical dancers to tappers to classic Gene Kelley-style jazz dancers, Memphis had it all!

Next up on Get Real, a design doozie on The Fashion Show and the last round of auditions on So You Think You Can Dance! Stay tuned :)