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'So You Think You Can Dance': Jessica's out, Comfort's in

Jul 14, 2008, 06:31 PM | by Lisa Raphael

Categories: Reality TV, Ripped from the headlines!

After an injury, So You Think You Can Dance finalist Jessica King leaves and Comfort Fedoke, eliminated last Thursday, takes Jessica's place in the Top 10.

After watching Jessica plié for her life these past few weeks on So You Think You Can Dance, one thing became apparent: No matter how much technique, soul, or heartfelt contemporary routines this girl put out there, the judges were going to bash her on something. All their critiques centered around the idea that she was dead weight in her partnership with their beloved Debbie Allen protégé Will Wingfield. Last week Nigel went so far as to say the judges wished they could have sent home two girls to save one of the bottom three boys.

Touted as the best female hip hopper, Comfort Fedoke is getting a second chance, and can be seen performing with the Top 10 dancers this Wednesday night. In a statement released by Fox, top judge and executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said, "I would like to say how sorry I am that Jessica cannot continue dancing in the competition at the advice of her doctor. Her full recovery is paramount and will only come with rest. We are fortunate that Comfort has agreed to rejoin the competition and know that under the circumstances she has Jessica's full support." No mention was made about the specifics surrounding Jessica's injury.

Not only will Comfort be replacing Jessica in the Top 10, but she'll take the contemporary dancer's place on the So You Think You Can Dance tour that will hit 50 cities across the country this fall. For fans, we knew that Jess's days were numbered, but to think the redhead was going to go out like this? And for many, Comfort's exit last week was not only appropriate but arguably well overdue -- do you think she even has it in her to return to the stage? Or will she just be a placeholder until Thursday night's elimination? And why didn't Nigel and the gang just bring back Thayne and really shake things up? How will Jessica's exit and Comfort's reappearance change things for the other contestants? Tell us what you think!

UPDATE: On the July 16 edition of SYTYCD, after both Jessica and Comfort were noticeably absent from the opening role call, Cat pulled Jessica out on stage to give us the news on her next steps. The dancer said that her doctors discovered the growing pain in her side was actually one fractured and two broken ribs, and that she'd be taking the next four weeks off to rest in order to appear on tour in the fall. Sources involved with the show and tour said that this decision will be conditional on Jessica's health at the time of the tour; they also reported that Comfort will be on the tour acting as an alternate if Jessica is able to perform, but that nothing is confirmed at this time.

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luxury watch Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 09:49 PM EST

It's good! rolex watch?
luxury watch?

HANNAH Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 09:14 PM EST

actually today i learnd a dance from comfort she is so nice vut i never knew that she has a silver nose ring it was so cool i danced with her and my friends in scottsdale,az

P Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 02:59 AM EST

Comfort might be good at hip-hop...she has to be if she has made it so far...but come on, she was definitely not in the league of other dancers on the show like katee, josh or will!! anybody who says that is seriously deluded!! anybody can stick to their thing...the show is about growing and being able to do perform out of ur "comfort" zone.

Ellen Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 03:56 PM EST

You forget the nasty things Mia said as a judge about Jessica. She pretty much told her she sucked right on the air. I don't think there's anything wrong with Jessica medically. I think they let her "retire" gracefully, to make up for Mia trashing her, and trying to end her dancing career live on TV.

Rachie B Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 09:14 PM EST

I do not think they should have brought Comfort back but because of her Kherington got knocked off and Kherington was a wayyyy better dancer than Comfort everyone just felt sorry for her:*( P.S. Everytime she did a solo I thought "Deja Vu"!!!!!!!!!!

Rachie B Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 09:08 PM EST

If Thayne were to stay and 2 girls were to get knocked off then 2 guys would have to partner yeah that would be halarious but that would not be fair for the dancers especially if they had like the waltz!

Diane Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 02:01 AM EST

TO CC: Has nothing to do about hip hop or ghetto or high class looking down. The guys left on there can do hip hop and other dances and have the chemistry with there partners and they are still on.

CC Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 10:29 PM EST

Many people are claiming that America is racist for not liking Comfort. I don't quite think that's the right term. I think it's not only because she is black- but because she is a hip hop dancer, she is ghetto, and she is hood or "street". Now don't get me wrong; these are the reasons why I love Comfort. Of course she is not as technically sound as the other dancers. But she has a great personality and a lot of charisma- she gives it her all and I think she has done very well with the other genres. Anyways, I don't find it surprising to see people hating on her- most probably attribute her "ghettoness" to her being low class. This has been the story for ages- people of higher classes looking down upon those of lower classes. I don't even know what "class" Comfort is in, but I'm pretty sure that many view her as low class.

Bottom line: People are hating on Comfort not particularly because of racism, but [for lack of a better word] because of "classism".

Steve in Cali Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 05:26 PM EST

Of the eight finalists, four were African American, one was 1/2 Chinese and one was 1/2 Japanese. Just because a lot of people didn't think Comfort was a good dancer doesn't mean that Americans are racist. An African American female(Sabra) won last year. The probable reason Will went home is that a lot of his fans felt he was totally safe and either didn't vote or voted for their second favorite dancer.

Diane Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 06:54 PM EST

So sorry to hear the bad news about Jess. I use to dance ballroom/latin and hustle/disco. I also broke my ribs and 2 toes and U can continue to dance. Speedy recover to Jess. As far as Comfort, she can only do one dance hip hop and the same routine each wk on solo, which I agree with most on here. This show is about coming on doing your Solo and then pairing up with a partner and learning other dances.
If Comfort is an instructor she should pick up when she is in Chrog. class and learn to do other dances.
She isn't. Bad deal there.

52 Faces Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 04:56 PM EST

I am waiting for Chelsie to be voted off at long last. Although Mark is my personal favorite, I don't know if he deserves to win...

My prediction for who will win...
http://52faces.blogspot.com/2008/07/so-you-think-you-can-dance.html

Karen Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:21 PM EST

I want either Katee or Chelsie to win because they are the strongest dancers !

Scooby Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 08:04 AM EST

Hooray, Hooray, Hooray.
Free at last, Free at last, thank God almighty we are free at last of seeing Comforts lack of dancing skills ever again on TV.
I was shocked though to see Will was voted off. I was totaly expecting Mark to get it.
Go Joshua and Kateee!!!!!

TRACEY Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 01:20 AM EST

WHO DO U THINK IS GOING TO WIN ?

TRACEY Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 01:18 AM EST

I WAS MAD WHEN THEY TAKE WILL OUT IT WAS JUST WRONG

Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 11:06 PM EST

THis has turned out to be SHOW YOU CAN DANCE HIP HOP only.....

Beth Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 09:33 PM EST

Geesh many of you are so harsh towards Comfort...she has grown so much since the beginning. I actually found her beautiful to watch when she was doing those waltzes, she seemed to float--because of the contrast between who she wants us to see her as and what she can be when she lets go of that persona. She needs to trust herself and I believe she is trusting herself and others more now.
All of you have to realize that all the dancers at this stage are very talented so it is sad to see most of them go.

N/A Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 09:11 PM EST

Yes! Confort is gone! Finally!

Go Home Comfort cuz you SUCK ! Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 08:45 PM EST

YES !!! Comfort's going home cuz she can't dance hip hop, fox trot, contemporary, smooth waltz, etc etc.

FINALLY !!!! I'm so happy !!

Scooby Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 08:30 AM EST

Well folks, So you think you can dance is all about how talented each dancer is in multi forms of dance. And once again Comfort has "FAILED, FAILED, FAILED, FAILED, FAILED in any other type of dance except Hip Hop.

Go Sis, you need to get a life and this has nothing to do with Racism and I am tired of the African American community screaming that when they don't get their way.
I am Caucasian (or for you GoSIS i'm a "Cracker") and I am rooting for Joshua and Katee to be in the final two so I am not a racist by harping on Comforts lack of talent in all except Hip Hop.
I can only hope that America gets it right and votes Comfort off tonight.
Go Joshua and Katee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

maria Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 08:09 PM EST

well for all those who are agitated that Comfort was asked to rejoin the show when they could have let Carrington re join i think that is understandable. however for those who trash her on her style of dance thats just wrong. i am a daner and have danced hip hop, jazz, and tap since i was 5. Ocmfort is good at what she does and for her to have made it as far as she did wit little technical training is astounding. please dont hate on her because she is different form all the other dancers., and if u reallyu want to see how difficult hipohop is u should take a class

Go sis Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 04:04 PM EST

I think all of you who dislike Comfort are racists. All other chicks were trying to be sexy but Comfort doesn't have to do that as she own the stage with her style. I wonder how many white dancers will be the final four. The answer is none as white people can't dance.

B Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 04:58 PM EST

I was surprised to see Comfort back but I think she has improved even if it is just a bit. True her solo's haven't been as good as other hip hop dancers on the show but I think she'll step it up. Now as for calling out GoSis for taking it to another level I derect your attention to these which don't talk about her dancing but goes into personal attacks:

Quote:
"COMFORT"-The Not So Comforting Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 10:31 PM EST


She acts like a gangsta and she has no class. I wish she would stop contaminating the show with her stupid gibberish and her sadly but true "desperate swagger".

End Quote

SO...if you dont like Comfort fine but keep the comments on her dance and back up the opinon with more than "she sucks" and calling her a street bum.

B Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 04:58 PM EST

I was surprised to see Comfort back but I think she has improved even if it is just a bit. True her solo's haven't been as good as other hip hop dancers on the show but I think she'll step it up. Now as for calling out GoSis for taking it to another level I derect your attention to these which don't talk about her dancing but goes into personal attacks:

Quote:
"COMFORT"-The Not So Comforting Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 10:31 PM EST


She acts like a gangsta and she has no class. I wish she would stop contaminating the show with her stupid gibberish and her sadly but true "desperate swagger".

End Quote

SO...if you do like Comfort fine but keep the comments on her dance and back up the opinon with more than "she sucks" and calling her a street bum.

Nessa Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 09:13 PM EST

Oh, and GoSis: It's just as wrong to be racist against white people as it is to be racist against anyone else. No one said a word about anyone's race, only their talent.
Why would you take it there? Pathetic.

Nessa Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 09:11 PM EST

I personally find Comfort boring to watch. The only thing about her solo that changes is the music. I don't see why they didn't just do what they did when Jessi Peralta went to the hospital: she was the eliminated dancer, no contest, and America voted its bottom three anyway. They could have brought back Comfort as a partner only, not a competitor.

And.... What happened to the bottom three? Since when did it become the bottom two?

Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 05:10 PM EST

I am a dancer myself and know what takes to accomplish style . GEV was eliminated , he is an all-rounder , entertaining , versatile . he has taken part in almost all the difficult latin dancers which require so much practice to gain style and finish. What about the remaining Guys Twitch , who is commended all the time , his forte is hip hop and he seems to be dancing only that style did he do the Jive , or the rumba , but still he is in., Is this show called “SHOW YOU CAN DANCE HIP-HOP” or to see the most versatile dancer The judging is biased . they scrutinize for trying different styles and by that America also follows. Carinton got eliminated why because she had to attempt other styles as well , comfort is only good in hip-hop there she stays.. Sad to see where this is heading ….

Staci Brubaker Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 10:04 PM EST

For "Go Sis"- I was bored and wanted to see what other people thought about the street thug Comfort, but what do I read instead? Filth! "Kick some white ass"?! It's people like you who truly keep this country in turmoil. As for Comfort(what a ridiculous name) she truly does suck and I really do wish she would STOP grabbing her crotch! Although she does look quite a bit like a man. If that IS the case, carry on boy! Grab away! (Just please stop dancing!)

ann Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 07:24 PM EST

i think everyone who says comfort sucks are what i call "HATERS!"
comfort is an EXCELLENT dancer!
she's so gud that they decided to bring her back. out of all people the judges chose to bring her back! thats because they know she can dance her tail off! they know what their talking about and obviously those who think she cant dance doesnt!
so to comfort's "HATERS!".....keep on hating! she's getting famous! you're not! comfort keep doing you're thing girl!

Comfort Sucks! Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 04:07 PM EST

Comfort's got no personality and her hip hop is not that great. It was really painful having to watch her do the same old "dance for your life routine" week after week after week after week. Now we have to endure watching her try to dance quick step, jazz, or contemporary next week and at the same time, she's going to ruin her partner's chances. She's up there with Cedric for being the worst dancer on SYTYCD!

Comfort Sucks Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 03:56 PM EST

Comfort's got no personality and her hip hop is not that great. It was really painful having to watch her do the same old "dance for your life routine" week after week after week after week. Now we have to endure watching her try to dance quick step, jazz, or contemporary next week and at the same time, she's going to ruin her partner's chances. She's up there with Cedric for being the worst dancer on SYTYCD!

Comfort Sucks Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 03:53 PM EST

Comfort's got no personality and her hip hop is not that great. It was really painful having to watch her do the same old "dance for your life routine" week after week after week after week. Now we have to endure watching her try to dance quick step, jazz, or contemporary next week and at the same time, she's going to ruin her partner's chances. She's up there with Cedric for being the worst dancer on SYTYCD!

Rosa Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 02:27 PM EST

I mean bleed.

Rosa Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 02:26 PM EST

OMG Comfort is a terrible dancer even in hip hop. My eyes blead when she dances. Please vote her off!!!!!

Scooby Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 02:23 PM EST

Comfort has improved "NOT", that is heresy talk by the judges. Comfort is terrible at all but Hip Hop. Let's compare her to someone her equal whom has dramatically improved. Joshua, he is a Hip Hop artist, yet he is able to do other dances he has never even heard of. Joshua is the one deserving of the title "Most Improved". Comfort deserves the title of "Piggybacker" as she has made to where she is at not because of her severely lacking talent. But because of her riding on the shoes of better dancers. She needs to go, she just really, really sucks. Comfort is multitalentless, and non-charismatic.

Lynette Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 02:19 PM EST

Vanessa, I agree with you 100%

This season has sucked big. I've been to the tours for the previous seasons but I will not attend this year with Comfort in it.

vanessa =] Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:25 PM EST

I could honestly careless about how many contracts COMFORT has been given! She obviously isnt a technical dancer at all!!!!! I believe that So you think you can dance is a rigged show and that it has really lost the idea with which it began! Obviously from this site alone we can tell that America does not like comfort so how is it possible that every week even though she ends up in the bottom she is still saved by "america's" votes. NO ONE LIKES HER! SHE SUCKS! i agree that hip hop is very entertaining but you can not take away the years of technical training and performance quality that many of that dancers in this competition have. How could someone with variety and technique be sent home over someone that simply wears baggy clothes, dances hip hop and a women that grabs her crotch? Is this what we want to be "American's Best Dancer"? i dont think so. She has no variety or technique or personality what so ever! Everyone should boycott the tour and maybe we can get a beter next season

:) Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 11:09 AM EST

comfort is a teacher at my dance studio. she is a great hip hop dancer and i think it was fair to have her come back into the competion. Yes it was sad for jessica to have to leave the competion. but comfort has really improved in the competition and that is my opinion i dont care what yall think. the show is not fixed so deal with it. and dont blame the show.

Karen Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 08:55 AM EST

I found this season of SYTYCD to be the worse season ever. Except for Katee and Chelsie H, I felt that all the other dancers didn't even compare with the dancers from previous seasons. I'm definitely not paying to see the people on tour this year....it's not worth it.

Squeaks Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 08:17 AM EST

I agree that Comfort is not a good dancer for the other genres of dance, but she does rock in her own genre. It's great that she will be on tour with the top 10; it will add spice to the show. As well, Jessica will ALSO be on tour with the group. So it is a win-win situation. Both Comfort and Jessica had memorable routines during the show and that will be showcased in the tour! :)

Donna Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 07:01 AM EST

I don't think they should have brought Comfort back to me each time she dance solo the moves are pretty much always the same. It is not fair that she get a second chance when she shouldn't have been there in the first place. Kerrighton should not have been voted off last night by any means. Don't get me wrong the other girls minus Comfort all deserve to be there. Can't wait until Jessica is able to return to the tour and Comfort shouldn't be allowed in the tour, not even as a back up dancer. Good luck to the remaining dancers expecially Katee and Joshua. Have fune and enjoy.

sunshine Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 01:27 AM EST

i was excited that comfort was voted off.. then i notice we lost a dancer.. and i said to myself.. great.. then when they told us the news. i blurted out..NO!!!!!!! I dont like comfort and i am not happy at all to know that she was kept in. I dont understand and i agree that it feels its set up. i dont know how comfort stayed in so long and i wish that she wasnt the last female dancer to have been voted so that it was someone else. I agree with writers i also fast forward it when she talks. there is something about her and/or her attitude i just dont like. i like the three other girls and i like the rest of the guys. its gonna be hard. however, the group dances havent been as good as previous seasons.. i quess we will see.. but i am very mad to know that she was kept in. i would feel terrible if it was me to know that i was in the bottom 3 or 2 every week... sooo upset!!!

LeFly Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:25 AM EST

The charm has worn off. The show is clearly fixed. Is it just a coincidence that Comfort and Twitch get a hip-hop routine as their 2nd performance? Together? Is Gev really less popular than Mark? Come on! If they're not gonna keep this legit, then they're not keeping me as a viewer. Here's the deal: when they do the tour, it's the hip-hop acts that draw the crowds so they did what they had to do to make sure the hip-hop dancers last throughout the competition, including bringing Comfort back. For the longest time I thought this was a legitimate competition and really enjoyed watching it. I feel a little foolish now.

aa Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:59 PM EST

People in this country like underdog.

To Mr. DJ Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:57 PM EST

I don't know what is so great about Comforts but I hate the way she talked. Also She looks like a street bum. It's great for her to get all the contracts you've mentioned, but I'm not going to spend a single penny to watch her.

Go Sis Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:46 PM EST

Comforts, I've got your back. Let kick some white ass

win Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:30 PM EST

I honestly believe Twitch should not be in the top 10. He can not dance anything other than hip hop. He never had a hard routine outside his comfort level to show off any sort of technique. He is just cruising by on the show and it seems like every week, he is picking a hip hop routine or something similar as one of his two dances. Twitch normally does not do well on the other dance which is not hip hop where the judges tell him he is not so good. And it is true, he is really bad at the other dances, no technique, no grace, no fluidity. But he always gets a hip hop routine to redeem himself and get a praise from the judges. Is that just coincidence? But is it me or is it true that he can't dance any other style besides his own. And when he does dance the other styles, he gets the easiest routines. Seems so unfair when everyone else gets a hard routine every now and then.

"COMFORT"-The Not So Comforting Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 10:31 PM EST

She acts like a gangsta and she has no class. I wish she would stop contaminating the show with her stupid gibberish and her sadly but true "desperate swagger".

:(( Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 09:41 PM EST

And now Kerington's gone... stupid people... the judges should've made the decision... not America... >:(

:(( Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 09:40 PM EST

I can't believe Comfort's back... >:(

Amy Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 08:44 PM EST

Comfort shouldn't have even been in the top 20. Comfort is going home ! yeah !!

DJ Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 07:55 PM EST

I think Comfort is awesome. She is by far the best hip hop female dancer ever. Her moves rock. I thought Jessica was not good and she was hanging on by a thread. Sure Comfort's specialty is hip-hop, so what. Others are weak in places and strong in other places. Stop hatin on the girl and let her do her thing. She got this far and speaks for itself. To all the Comfort haters, you will see her on a lot of stuff, contracts already on the table. So HATE all you want, it only makes her stronger. She is greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaatttttttt!

samsamsam Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 05:51 PM EST

I THINK THAT COMFORT SHOULD NOT COME BACK SHE SUCKS UNLIKE OTHER CONTESTANTS THAT DO NOT HAVE TOO MUCH TECHNIQUE THEY ARE ALL STILL MUCH BETTER THAN HER. I DO AGREE THAT JESSICA HAD TO LEAVE WAY BEFORE AND SHOULD HAVE NOT MADE TOP 10 BUT COMFORT SHOULD NOT HAVE EITHER. TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH I DONT THINK SHE TAKES THE COMPETITION TOO SERIOUSLY AND FOR HER THIS IS JUST SOMETHING TO DO. I AM VERY DISSAPOINTED, BUT FOR ALL THE OTHER CONTESTANTS I THINK THEIR PLACE IN THE TOP 10 IS WELL DESERVED.

Kdancer Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 02:57 PM EST

CHELSEA IS GOING TO WIN THIS SEASON!!

Kdancer Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 02:57 PM EST

CHELSEA IS GOING TO WIN THIS SEASON!!

JJ Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 01:07 PM EST

I dislike the personality of Comfort. She is probably a nice girl but I just don't like her with no reason. I hope you are done today.

areil Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:50 AM EST

i Think Comfort Rocks with a capital R. She doesn't have training so shes not on the leave of the ball dancer, however she brings spice and charm and makes you laugh. She has so much class...even when the judges are bashing her attempt to connect with her partner she smiles and nods at their advice. I would hate to see her go after she came back on the show...especially after some of the girls tend to be slacking right now, and she had such a good performance last night. =)

poutchild Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 10:51 AM EST

KATEE FOR THE WIN!!! yay :]. neither of the dancers were as excellent as Katee in my opinion, and both Jessica and Comfort would have been weeded out eventually. This week, next week, does it matter? And I thought that Jessica said she WOULD be doing the tour when she got better in 4 weeks..she said that on the show tonight. And if the judges brought back Thayne, who would he dance with -_-? There would only be 4 girls anyhow. Anyways, I love Katee and Joshua :]

Scooby Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 08:48 AM EST

I think something else is going on behind the scenes and we are not getting the whole truth. I have had broken ribs before and you can hardly breath, standup, let alone dance. Jessica was standing tall and normally when she announced her leaving, and breathing without difficulty. Comfort is a one way streak, she only knows Hip Hop. Hopefully she will be voted off tonight once and for all.

Jecentha Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 08:43 AM EST

All these dancers are good in their own way and bring something different to the table. I wish people would stop hating on Will. He actually is a great dancer and it is not his fault that the judges love him. And they darn well should. Comfort has grown so much. I am shocked that she is able to do the things she does. I think she could be an inspiration to hip-hop dancers who believe that they can only do one style of dance(hip-hop). I wish a speedy recovery for Jessica. Listen everyone, Jessica is a female, she was injured, so they brought back the last female voted off(Comfort), 5 men and 5 women. Make sense? It is as simple as that.

Shonda Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 07:35 AM EST

First things first- I find it interesting yet disturbing that people on this blog are attacking each others opinions and even grammar. But getting to business-Comfort is unique in her style and does add some spice to the show. Is she a technical dancer? Heck no! Could she become more technical with experience and training? The potential shines every time she moves the way she does that she could be graceful if taught to do so. Unfortunately Jessica was hurt and it forced the show to bring back the most recently voted off female. I believe it takes guts and courage on Comforts part to come back only to know she will get voted off again. So I have respect for her doing so..I probably would not have-its embarassing situation. Iam personally a fan of Will the guy is solid, consistent and seems geniunely humble about his ability to dance at all times. The partnership last night was great in my opinion he was with the most consistent female dancer on the show.

Joan Zupan Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 07:33 AM EST

I was so relieved last week when it was finally decided Comfort should leave the show. She can only do one kind of dance, and often that is not performed well. She also has a terrible egotistical personality, which doesn't go well with the other dancers on the show. It was a mistake to bring her back.

Joan Samet Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 06:52 AM EST

I do not think Comfort should be there if anything Thayne is the better dancer. It would'nt suprise me if Comfort gets voted off tonight. Watching her perform last night convinced me that she does not belong with the final 10. Her Hip Hop routine with Twitch was amazing but in my opinion she is not able to perform the other types of routines.

sarah Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 06:42 AM EST

jessica was a great dancer and im not so happy that comfort is back on the show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

maya Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 06:25 AM EST

Although I love the judges, I think they were extremelly cruel with Jessica, and it is obvious that they are aiming for Will to win... But trashing Jessica as they did, WAS NOT RIGHT!, Jess is a beautiful dancer and man she maintaing her posture like a real lady all the time. Way to go Girl !!!!

Paige Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 01:57 AM EST

Why, why, why didn't they bring Thayne back?! This was the PERFECT opportunity to do exactly what they wanted - get rid of two girls. I'm bummed.

Stacy Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 01:07 AM EST

That is soooo disappointing. So glad i recorded the show so i can fast forward through her pathetic attempts at "dancing". not to worry though, I'm pretty confidant that she will find her self in the bottom three once again, where she belongs.

niki Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:46 AM EST

and "plie for her life" is the dumbest line i have ever heard- any dancer, who would actually know what a plie is, would say the same

niki Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:42 AM EST

i mean do WELL. go TWITCH!

niki Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:40 AM EST

i was really surprised and disappointed to see comfort back on the show tonight, especially with her lack-luster solo. however, she did do good on the hip hop routine but that was her own element and the other routine was just awful. she should stick to hip hop because she is not technical or versatile enough to have stayed in the competition this long. she just has horrible feet and arms and im surprised the judges didnt point that out tonight. jessica was definitely more versatile so i felt kind of bad for her but i think she would have been eliminated tomorrow anyway.

DEE Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:35 AM EST

U GUYS ARE DUMM. WILL IS DA ISH AND JESSICA IS NOT ALL DAT GREAT SHE COO BUT WILL WUZ HOLDIN HER UP.

Cah9008 Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:28 AM EST

Instead of kicking Kourtni off several weeks ago, Comfort should have been gone. And Thayne should have NEVER been kicked off. He is an amazing dancer. I think that Kourtni should've have came back. Her dancing skills and technique were ten times better than Comfort's. And as far as Jess, I always enjoyed watching her, and the judges were always hard on her, and she never deserved the harsh criticism. :)

Get well Jess!

Casey B Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:22 AM EST

I think they should have brought back someone who is univresal in all aspects of dance, Kourtni Lind! Its going to be quite embarassing if Comfort came back for one show!

jackson Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:06 AM EST

Are you guys idiots? The comments here make it sound like Jess was kicked off in place of Comfort. If Jess can't continue who do you think they are going to replace her with?? Obviously the last female to be eliminated before her, ie - Comfort. Who by the way kicked some serious ass with her hip hop routine tonight.

Colby Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 11:40 PM EST

I love Comfort! I think she adds a spice to the show that it would otherwise be lacking from the girls. Jessica was a sub-par dancer who could do nothing any of the other girls couldn't do. Comfort's got moves! I love watching Comfort grow as a dancer on the show and BRING THAT HOOD BABY!

Sue Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 11:37 PM EST

I agree Jessica was not given the respect she deserves, and neither has Kerington been. They tell her she is doing everything right- but don't like her. I don't have a problem with Comfort coming back if jessica is j=injured- I pray for her recovery and know she will go on to do amazing things.

Robert Boehm Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 11:35 PM EST

I don't agree with Comfort coming back. I am gay dance major and I hate the fact they brought her back...they should have brought back someone else. I am SOOO UPSET

reader Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 11:35 PM EST

This message is for a poster. Dede, you should be watching "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?" not "So you think you can dance". Your spelling is atrocious and your grammar needs serious help.

Sanjaya Poophead Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 11:35 PM EST

POOOOOOP!!!

Jen Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 11:32 PM EST

I just got home and turned the t.v. on when I saw Comfort doing her boring solo (who brings me no such thing when I watch her dance - only complete bewilderment that she has been kept on the show for so long!!) and imagine my confusion. So I googled to find out what was going on and was really saddened to hear about Jessica's injury and having to leave the show. Personally, I would rather watch her limp across the stage than see Comfort "dance?" Jessica had heart, passion, talent. Obviously, something went on behind the scenes that rubbed the judges the wrong way and they were not objective at all. Comfort didn't seem to even care when she was in the bottom three couples or when she was asked to leave the show. I think the show needs to really consider having Jessica tour with the top 10 since she is the dancer who truly made it into the top ten.

Jen Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 11:32 PM EST

I just got home and turned the t.v. on when I saw Comfort doing her boring solo (who brings me no such thing when I watch her dance - only complete bewilderment that she has been kept on the show for so long!!) and imagine my confusion. So I googled to find out what was going on and was really saddened to hear about Jessica's injury and having to leave the show. Personally, I would rather watch her limp across the stage than see Comfort "dance?" Jessica had heart, passion, talent. Obviously, something went on behind the scenes that rubbed the judges the wrong way and they were not objective at all. Comfort didn't seem to even care when she was in the bottom three couples or when she was asked to leave the show. I think the show needs to really consider having Jessica tour with the top 10 since she is the dancer who truly made it into the top ten.

idali Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 11:23 PM EST

i don't agree with comfort coming back.. i hate her she thinks she is all that when she is not... hopefully she gets eliminated tomorrow...

Robin Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 10:51 PM EST

This is ugly! First of all Jessica should have been given more respect...she's at another level than Comfort...yeah, Comfort can do hip hop, but she cant do anything else...which has proven over and over...Jessica is highly trained in all styles and got a bum deal from the very beginning from the judges... Mia has totally lost my respect... Just because comfort hasnt had training doesnt mean she should get off easier than Jessica... rediculous!!!!!!1

Ray Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 10:36 PM EST

I agree with Lisa....Upset I have to watch Comfort again!!!! Her skills are not even close to anyone on the show this season...she dances the same way every time even in her solos...there's no growth...and boring to watch. She should've been voted off at the beginning. We lost a lot of great dancers due to keeping her on. Not happy about this....

DeDe Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 10:06 PM EST

some of you people have no regard to comforts feelings because you would not be saying have of that stuff to her face and if you claim you would then your a low down person its cool to have your opinions but try to spar her feelings because if it were you up there you would be hurt to know that you have half of america rooting against you its cool to have favorites but dont offend any of the rest of the dancers even i dont like some of them but im not going to talk bad about them because when you look at it they are the ones who made the show not yall and the judges know what they are talking about they have years and years on top of years experience GO COMFORT YOU ROCK!

Comfort Rules Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 09:49 PM EST

Ladies and gentleman,,,

Both Jessie and Comfort will be on the tour. They actually always bring the final 14 or so. Last year they brought HOK and he is still to this day one of the featured dancers and he didn't make the top ten last year.

and what do you expect out of comfort when she is dancing to Marlyn Manson with the kid that has a personality of a tree!?!?

DeDe Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 09:40 PM EST

my thing is the people who are saying that comfort should go home or should not be there are so mean those judges have been the game for at least yrs. or more and they know what they are talkng bout if they say that jessica made some errors then she made some regardless to what yall think yall havent been judging dancing for more that twenty years so what may look good to yall may look sloppy to them they know more than you do and give comfort a break that girl can dance yall probably cant do have the stuff she does and if you can probably not as good if you were on the show you would want someone rooting for you yall should be ashamed of yourselves Go COMFORT GO ! im rooting for you if nobody is

Brianna Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 09:39 PM EST

oops i mean she will be on the tour, not the show.

Brianna Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 09:38 PM EST

first of all, I thought in order for jessica to go on tour, she wouldn't be able to go on the show so she will be on the show. And secondly, they couldn't bring back thayne because then they would have an extra couple and not enough weeks left. even if they did, both of them would go home again anyways. i think everyone including comfort knows that she will be once again going home, but they needed her as a place holder and she got another chance to dance on TV. And since we saw Jessica in the audience tonight, we know she wasn't mad and left otherwise she wouldn't be there. so everybody can just
shut-up about it because there is no real meaning behind the fact that jessica got jurt and comfort is taking her place. And we always see the complicated and dangerous moves they have to practice in that little clip before the routine, and I'm not surprised someone eventually got hurt. GO KHERINGTON and TWITCH!!!

Yuck! Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 09:32 PM EST

I hate comfort she is the worst dancer ever i hope she doesn't come on tour!!!

erica Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 09:21 PM EST

I am actually fine with Comfort coming back and maybe it still wasn't her time to leave I mean there must be something in her that she's still there maybe Thanye should have come back but who would be his partner Will? but I think Jessica and Comfort should be on tour I mean it's like it does any harm with one more person on the tour butI guess we'll see waht happens and she was great tonight on her hip hop routine sorry guys

erica Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 09:21 PM EST

I am actually fine with Comfort coming back and maybe it still wasn't her time to leave I mean there must be something in her that she's still there maybe Thanye should have come back but who would be his partner Will? but I think Jessica and Comfort should be on tour I mean it's like it does any harm with one more person on the tour butI guess we'll see waht happens and she was great tonight on her hip hop routine sorry guys

Terry Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 09:09 PM EST

I think Comfort is great! I love her and am glad she is back! I hope she stays and that Kerrington leaves. She wasn't good at all tonight!

Mishy Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 08:47 PM EST

Ummm, Jessica's explanation on the show tonite included the fact that she's going on tour. Glad to hear that, as she deserves it. Heal well, Jess!

WHAT? Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 08:42 PM EST

a HUGE diappointment!!! Comfort should not have been allowed back, she is so very limited in her ablities. What a disappointment. Lost one viewer, can't watch anymore.

Uhhh.... Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 08:23 PM EST

Why is this even up for discussion? Jess is out. End of story. You guys are wasting your time talking about it. Bye.

tuttie Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 08:17 PM EST

I loved Jessica, she was beautiful and she did get alot of grief from the judges. I wished she could have remained she had a great personality. Just becuase the judges give accolades to Will, doesn't mean he sucks, he is truly a talented dancer and Debbie Allen did to a great job as his protege. We can't act as though he doesn't have talent because he does. He deserves all the praise as Jessica deserves to be in Top Ten. Plus, it's not Comforts fault Jessica got hurt (I'd rather Jessica). Comfort is great hip-hop dancer, if I were her I woud have declined the offer because of pronciple not because lack of talent. But I wish all contestants the best of luck...

Barbara Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 08:16 PM EST

This totally sucks!! I was so happy when Comfort FINALLY got sent packing. Jessica wasn't my favorite but she was WAY BETTER than Comfort. Comfort should have been kicked off instead of the other black dancer (can't remember her name) a couple of weeks back. This SO SUCKS!

Aubrey Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 08:06 PM EST

i loved jessica and i was almost crying when i heard she was leaving. I was so happy when comfort left. now with jessica gone i dont want to watch the show any more.

Aubrey Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 08:06 PM EST

i loved jessica and i was almost crying when i heard she was leaving. I was so happy when comfort left. now with jessica gone i dont want to watch the show any more.


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