I actually feel like the producers are pushing for a Lex/Taylor/Kiki/Kaylee finale (though I think there's a chance Logan will make it in instead of one of them). It's no accident those 4 magically got the exact dances that could get them votes (Kiki will get thirst votes and voted for the canes) on the night that determines the double elimination, while Koine got Ballroom again and Logan got African Jazz (which was good, but is not historically a style that gets votes outside of the pimp spot).
And I’m not surprised that Mark left, because he basically had the same dance for 3 weeks (not his fault) and became very forgettable. I’m preparing myself to use the #JusticeForKoine tag since she’s obviously getting bussed.
Also, as much flack as we give Kiki for not really being great outside of his style a majority of the time, he really stuns me with his solos every week. Ballroom guy solos usually aren’t great because they’re not used to dancing alone, but he always knocks it out of the park for me.
I think there’s a good chance Kiki could make the finale just because the judges seem set on Jenna, plus there hasn’t been a ballroom dude to make it into the finale since Benji, I think? I agree about his solos, but I’m just so tired of him skating by. It would just seem odd for them to push for Kaylee in the finale when they’ve been very lukewarm to her thus far, even when she didn’t deserve it.
I guess you’re right about Mark technically having the same dance for three weeks and I should have known better than to think this voting audience would appreciate their maturity and chemistry. Ugh.