Ugh tonight was so magical.
Noah - I'm really impressed with him and how far he's come. It really looks like he's enjoying himself a lot more than earlier in the season and that's made all the difference in his dancing. I loved that they danced to ES Posthumus. They were/sill are one of my favorite musical groups, even if I think the song they danced to has been overused to the max. The last dance was very creative and I liked the story it told. But I'm kind of getting tired of his mantra. It's the same thing every week. "I was disabled, I had a tough time, but look how far I've come." Like I see him evolving as a person but not as a dancer.
Rumor - Didn't watch her first dance, too preoccupied with my phone or something. I'm sure it was great. The second dance was really good. That's all I have to say about her i guess. I'm always impressed by her dances with Val (who looked smokin' in that white outfit might I add ;) )
Riker - the only issue I had with his first dance was his arm movements looked a little messy. Other than that he was FABULOUS tonight. The second dance was HOT in every way imaginable, HOLY SCHNIKEES WAS I ENTRANCED. That was by far the best he's ever looked. SO in control and his movements looked SO refined. I love everything about that dance. I want to watch it over and over and over. I think he's the most versatile contestant on the show this season in terms of dancing. He's equally as good at the emotional stuff as he is with the fun, light hearted stuff.
Nastia - Always great, always technical. The dance she did with Sasha at the beginning looked a little off in parts - like she had missed some steps or messed it up, but maybe that was her dress. The second dance with Len was cute, I love him. And he looked so happy to be performing again. I'm glad Derek got to dance again, especially with Len in the dance. It's so awesome to see how much the Hough's (and everyone really) respect him.
I loved the longer packages and extras we get. And I like seeing the judges actually doing dance related things rather than just judging. It was so awesome to see Carrie Ann as a "coach" this week. She looked like she's great at it. She reminded me of my old coaches when they showed the bits of her practicing with them in the studio.
I am going to hate seeing anyone go tomorrow but I hope it's Noah. He's had a fantastic run but the other three belong in the finals.