It was time to say B-bye to the B-boy and -girl on tonight’s episode of So You Think You Can Dance.

To start the show, the group performed a Matrix-inspired (I think) routine choreographed by Shane Sparks to Ciara’s "Get Up." Then Nigel killed the mood by launching into a warning for the dancers that they need to start thinking now about what to do with their lives after their dancing careers are over.

Since there were still 50 minutes of show to fill, all eight of the dancers gave solos in their own styles. The girls went first, followed by the boys.

Girls’ Solos:
Sara — Big Daddy Kane,"Set It Off"

Lacey — Rocket Summer, "I’m Doing Everything"

Sabra — Shemekia Copeland, "Better Not Touch"

Lauren — P. Diddy feat. Keshia Coles, "Last Night"

Lacey’s solo was the weakest of the bunch; there was so little content that, despite being only 30 seconds long, Lacey’s solo was boring. She’s great with a partner, but I’m not sold on her as a soloist.

Boys’ Solos:
Neil — James Morrison, "Better Man"

Danny — Elvis Presley, "Fever"

Dominic — Carl Carlton, "She’s a Bad Mama Jama"

Pasha — "Scott and Fran’s Paso Doble" from Strictly Ballroom

Pasha had the best solo of the guys, and not just because he did his shirtless (although it certainly didn’t hurt). He wisely chose to dance a solo Paso Doble — the Latin dance that most naturally suits a solo performance — using a cape as a prop. Did I mention he was shirtless?

The girls were brought out first to find out which two received the lowest number of votes, and then the boys learned their results. Sara and Lauren wound up at the bottom with Neil and Dominic.

The final results would have to wait a little longer, as it was then time for the band One Republic to perform their single "Apologize."

Finally, we learned whose journey was over. Sara and Dominic were sent packing.

Nigel used the opportunity to commend Sara and Dominic for conducting themselves with class at a time when other young celebs are getting into trouble. Dominic then used his final moments onstage to molest his one true love, Cat Deeley.

I was surprised and disappointed to see Sara go. Not only was she my favorite girl, but she’s shown more growth than the other remaining girls. Here’s hoping that this isn’t the last we’ve seen of her.

TV Guide has interviews with Jamie and Kameron, the dancers eliminated last week on So You Think You Can Dance. Jamie reveals that the sparks between her and Hok were fake; he’s actually got a crush on someone else in the cast.

Two years since his appearance on Dancing with the Stars, John O’Hurley has released an instructional dance DVD with his pro partner from the show, Charlotte Jorgensen. When the show returns in September, pregnant co-host Samantha Harris plans to be there "for as many days as I’m feeling up to it."

In news of other co-hosts, Whoopi Goldberg has officially joined the cast of The View. While the show is still looking for another panel member, talks appear to be breaking down between ABC and comedian Sherri Shepherd. Apparently, Shepherd wants to be paid the same amount as Joy Behar and Elizabeth Hasselbeck, even though she’d only be the fifth funniest member of the current panel.

Following up on the story about the orphaned teens allegedly kicked out of the home they shared with a family who appeared on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, a judge dismissed their case against ABC since the show contract wasn’t in their names.

It was not a good night to be a gangsta on So You Think You Can Dance.

Joining Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe at the judges’ table for a second time was Adam Shankman.

Sara & Danny — Argentine Tango
Choreographer: Alex Da Silva
Song: Sarah Vaughan & Gotan Project, "Whatever Lola Wants"
Sara was dressed like a movie hooker, complete with thigh-high leather boots and a bra for a top, adding to the dance’s intrinsic sexiness. Adam called the performance "un-beeping-real," and commended Sara for being able to disguise her b-girl background. Nigel said real Argentinian Tango dancers wouldn’t have done some of the things Danny did, but only "because they weren’t capable of doing it."

Lauren & Dominic — Krump
Choreographer: LiL’ C
Song: 50 Cent, "I Get Money"
It was difficult to tell what made this Krump and not just a Hip-Hop routine, and the unfortunate highlight of the performance was when Lauren fell down. Adam said he liked the routine, but added, "I’m not sure this showed you off to your greatest, greatest potential." Mary said, "The two of you were definitely gangsta." Nigel had a problem with the song: "It was tuneless and unrhythmical." However, he did appreciate that Lauren knew how to make her blunder look like part of the performance, which he said is part of being a professional dancer.

Lacey & Neil — Latin Jazz
Choreographer: Maria Torres
Song: Ray Barretto, "Acid"
Neil was shirtless, which distracted from the fact that performance was a confused mix of Latin and Jazz, rather than a distinct style. Adam told Lacey to look at her partner, not the camera. Mary had a problem with the couple’s chemistry, and didn’t like Neil’s posture during the Latin parts of the routine. Nigel didn’t like either of them in this performance: "You danced it like two dance school pupils, and that is so wrong at this point in the competition."

Pasha & Sabra — Broadway
Choreographer: Tyce DiOrio
Song: "A Wild Wild Party" from The Wild Party
This performance had tons of energy. Adam said this type of number usually only works with a larger chorus of performers, but said their "character and overall performance" really drew him in. "You both really matched," said Mary, who then started screaming. Nigel said Tyce’s choreography "really forces you to perform," and he thanked Pasha and Sabra for their performances.

Sara & Danny — Hip-Hop
Choreographer: Shane Sparks
Song: Salt-N-Pepa, "Push It"
It’s hard to take a performance to "Push It" seriously, and Sara & Danny’s bright yellow air-brushed tees and red berets made things even worse. The performance was kind of sloppy. Adam said of their outfits, "It’s like you were punk’d by wardrobe." Mary said, "It didn’t do it for me. It wasn’t hard-hitting enough."

Lauren & Dominic — Rumba
Choreographer: Tony Meredith
Song: Bill Withers, "Ain’t No Sunshine"
For maximum believability, Dominic kissed Lauren on the lips at the end of the routine, prompting Mia Michaels and Tony Meredith to pretend to make out in their seats in the audience. Adam liked their chemistry (Lauren & Dominic’s, not Mia & Tony’s), but said he saw more posing than dancing. Mary had mixed feelings about the performance. Nigel complimented wardrobe on Lauren’s minuscule dress, and he asked the choreographers to stop choreographing just to the dancers strengths and, instead, start forcing the dancers to work up to a professional level.

Lacey & Neil — Contemporary
Choreographer: Mia Michaels
Song: Billy Porter, "Time"
Mia choreographed this dance about a heavenly reunion with her father, who passed away two years ago. It was a wonderful execution of piece that, for a change, wasn’t about romantic love. Adam was in awe: "You guys were not dancers. You were acting an entire world." Mary was so overcome with tears that she couldn’t speak, and Nigel said, "Mary’s going through a personal time at the moment as well, so forgive her." Nigel said he felt honored to be on the same show as Mia, and he was impressed with Lacey & Neil as well: "It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen…ever."

Pasha & Sabra — Quickstep
Choreographer: Tony Meredith
Song: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, "Mr. Pinstripe Suit"
Best performance of the night. Pure fun, executed perfectly. Adam yelled, "Awesome! Great choreography!" He liked Pasha’s facial expressions and told Sabra, "You freak me out." Mary noted the choreography’s level of difficulty, and shouted, "You guys just cheer me up!" Nigel said, "It was tremendous. You’re the best couple of the night for me."

They were the best couple of the night for me, too, especially since they were the only pair to give two solid performances. Sara & Danny’s Hip-Hop and Lauren & Dominic’s Krump were flawed enough that they will probably be tomorrow’s Bottom Four — and I think Lauren and Dominic are likely to go home.

Spoilers for tonight’s episode of So You Think You Can Dance are available here. You’ll all be relieved to know that the "same solo" concept from last week is kaput. Instead, each couple will have to dance two dances together.

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