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This show is another stinker in the PR Lifetime tradition. I tuned most of the show out, but returned for Christian Siriano's critiques. I agree it was cool seeing him deftly adapt to his younger audience. Bradford's final 2 looks were comparable to or better than some designers' showings on regular PR. I did get a kick out of little Veruca Salt/Lila Fowler, though.

I hope Jay Sario brings it. I thought he was robbed before of showing. I loved his work. I love Dmitry and his precise, no-nonsense personality and elegant, architectural aesthetic. (He reminds me of ST: TNG's Data who I also love.)

Adam needs to pose in the dark all the time. Damn he's never looked and performed better. And I even found him charming and laughed when he declared his plan was to scare the monsters right back. I wonder how many times he's bumped his head, though. Probably a lot. Also, I don't know if Shei was just being her nice self, but when she caressed his forehead to soothe him I thought they'd make a scorchingly hot couple. Here for that. I hope Lenox, Shei, or even Adam wins this.

I was pleased to see Shei break out of the pack. I hope she continues to do well. Would be great to see an Asian American win. At first I thought her "TyOver" was just offensively and lamely derived from orientalized imagery but I noticed how outstanding she's been looking since that shoot where she was comforting a crying Lenox. I want to Ben to leave again.

Char and her chintzy Forever 21 designs were repulsive. The girl in the front row with the white shirt and curls wore the same look of disgust I had viewing it. Nina is totally unconvincing repeating how Char "understands colours and patterns" and "knows what girls want to wear." I miss the Nina who first rightly said that about Uli. Sean's opening piece was stunning. Everything thereafter made me feel l needed to take out a broom and dustpan and start sweeping. He repeated the same draped fringe dress just in different colours! Chris March did fringe way better. Amanda recalls Anya but with curved colour blocking instead of prints. I was disappointed Kini underperformed in what was a totally underwhelming season.

I found interesting the lingering look Carrie gave herself in the mirror before doing the deed. It was as though she was both appraising her appearance and what would become of her soul. Other than that and Quinn and Carrie's electrifying chemistry in the minute they shared, it was a dreary episode.

Yawn. Only good thing about this episode was reminding me of how much I loved Christina Aguilera's voice back then. Those two girls were thin and shrieky although one had good moments.

Julianne's mea culpa to Mark was still a slight. There was no need to qualify it with the pointed and inaccurate "this season." I loved how Sadie lost the awkwardness and blossomed into a swan for Mark's rumba. I have 0 interest in Bethenny now that she's reunited with Derek. I realize it's cuz I have 0 interest in Derek for the reasons Leah hit him for: between him and his sister, they could call this DwtHoughs! I liked Pitbull and agreed with him on Janel & Val's lack of genuine passion: "it's not being mean, it's being real." Except for one dance, Janel leaves me cold while Val's contrived lines make me roll my eyes. It's Kelly Monaco redux without the genuine chemistry and Kelly's relatability and vulnerability. I had to rewatch Witney & Alfonso multiple times before I successfully tore my eyes away from Witney to see how well Alfonso was keeping up.

I appreciate how Adam swiftly ate his words about Keriann: "Remember how pissed you were when I made you give up the lobster?" paired with his voiceover reversing his discrediting of her: "our beautiful blond thoroughbred carian grabs the knife, clams are flying open." Grateful I don't have to hear about Isabella here, too, anymore. Blais is a refreshing addition to the panel. I trust his comments more than the others at this point. I can't with his shellacked hair, though.

Surprisingly, Gavin has provided more insight and been more incisive than...say, undisputed legend Stevie Nicks so far. I enjoy seeing Gwen and Gavin's working dynamic. They are adorable together bopping along to the singers. I'm less interested in the would-be stars each season b/c I know they will pretty much disappear post-show, but the new coaches and mentors are keeping me passively viewing.

It's good to see Gwen hasn't changed a bit in how much of a warm, sweet person she is. She's a bit like Blake was in his first seasons in how strongly she really cares about what will happen to these artists.

I was amazed and cackling when Jessie J threw out the '6' to set the tone for the night, but winced at how she unrelentingly ripped into Peta. And I disliked how she rambled and tried to make it about her as much as possible. I was wearing the same tight fake-smile as Julianne when Jesse J cut into her time with her self-importance. I also appreciated Julianne's accurate comments about burlesque. That was not burlesque, nor was it sexy. Mark managed to make Bethenny interesting for the first time, and hip hop blend in on this show rather than stick out as cartoony and cliched. Len would have genuinely enjoyed it I think. Mark is great at bringing out the best in somewhat reserved female partners who have the potential and work ethic. Val is a better actor (and choreographer) than Maks. He's the one who should go into acting after this.

Really? I've only seen him perform in N.E.R.D. and now. They've been pretty underwhelming but you've piqued my curiosity to look into more.

Yes. The Nina Garcia I've watched over the years would have ripped into Char's ridiculous efforts. They were foul in taste and construction while also lacking creativity and design. Nina has unleashed her fury on disasters that were much less offensive than what Char put up as an entry to fashion week. On the other hand, I easily see what the judges saw in Sean's white ensemble and, to be fair, they don't have much to fawn over this season so it was made more impressive as a result.

I disagree that recent success is a prerequisite for being a quality mentor. I liked Bush in its day and am sure he is a more qualified mentor than the mostly corporate manufactured crop of stars currently on the charts. As an aside, I find it dismaying when aspiring youth in any industry don't care to do their research or have respect for those that came before (not that Bush/Gavin is some rock legend or anything). OK. Adam is hot again for the moment he's genuinely moved by an audition like he was with WGWG Matt McAndrew. I was impressed with him, too. He does sound "seasoned" and a little like Thom Yorke and all the other guys who sort of have that sound. Gwen is more enjoyable each episode. I laughed along with them when Blake sang "Hella Good" in her face when that non-country girl picked him because she watches the show like we do and sees his good mentorship (esp. for young girls).

Janel and Val did an awesome rumba! I didn't care about Janel before despite her solid performances. I fell for her in the rumba. She was smouldering like softcore porn is how convincing she was! :p I love watching Jonathan. His joy to be there in honour of his dad's memory is pure, palpable, and a pleasure to see. Whitney looked so darned cute doing the Carlton. "Gangly" (and busy and sloppy) is what I thought the whole time. She was bringing me back to Zendaya and Val, although Zendaya hid it a bit better, I think. I always enjoy Sadie and Mark but hated this from start to finish.

I don't know WHAT has gotten into me but I'm finally drinking the Adam is Hot Kool-Aid. I'm baffled/ashamed. But I think it's his default dumb as a doorknob expression mixed with his gorgeous physique and earnestness/vulnerability that makes me fantasize about tying him up and having my way with him. Denzel does look like an actor and could easily slide into any stock "hot guy" role like on a daytime or nighttime soap. Amazingly, I liked all of what Tyra said in panel--both her frank smackdown of Denzel and her critiques.

Neither am I, just a bit disappointed I suppose. It's always nice when people buck their stereotype threats.

I was intrigued by them but agree with this. She cries like a spoiled princess--the tone, the pouting, the repetition.

Korina has a rancid attitude but I do think Char is being given too much credit. I can't "commend her" for staying "professional" and all that in her place of undeserved privilege. It's easy to be classy and cool when you're the one being propped up.

Sickening seeing triflin' Towanda sucking up to Tamar when she hopes to get some money/fame out of it, e.g., Tamar's Grammy afterparty, Tamar's Good Morning America baby announcement, Tamar over lunch furthering the talk about collaborating on a single, and most egregiously, hijacking Tamar's spotlight under the guise of doing it for her sake. Because we all know how Towanda is so concerned about Tamar's feelings!

Christian! What a sight for sore eyes. And he has a new show? I'm so there. Also, he and Kini need to have a sew-off. :) Korina's every retort was on point, despite her nasty attitude. Char--and her benefactor Tim--can both go away AFAIC. The artificial that-was-the-right-decision looks on the designers' faces when Char said she was safe was telling. I love that I'm-So-Not-Old-Fashioned Nina got smacked down by EVERYONE else on the judging panel in front of all the designers. Nina, the more you protest, the more attention you bring to your aging complex.

I like Gwen's note on the 15-year-old's "At Last" audition: to make it sound less rehearsed and perfect, to strip it down. (Christina would have said the same thing I imagine, like she did to many versions of this girl.)

First time I've ever found Kevin Hart funny and charming to boot (normally I have no tolerance for him). And I love that he threw out the 10 for Tommy and Peta based on just a feel-good/entertainment rubric. It may be premature to say this but lo and behold Julianne seems to actually be elevating the other judges' critiques. They're altogether more technical, on topic and concise. I also actually understood where CAI was coming from with her allusion to Yoda for Tommy.

I liked her most at the end when she cheered that she won and allowed herself to drop the grown-up posturing for a moment. This was an adorable episode, but only for a change. I don't need to see another round of this precious pandering ever again. Look forward to more of the teenager episodes, though.