Late last year Jason Coleman was saying So You Think You Can Dance could be back on one of NINE’s digital channels, well todays rumour is saying Sarah Murdoch will host the show on Channel Ten.

Maybe they are thinking of putting it in their schedule in the latter part of the year. What is known that if Channel Ten don’t bring back The Renovators they have a huge gap in their  programming schedule, and SYTCD would be replace a few hours of that.

It would be great if they could get Jason Gilkison on the judging panel as he is doing a lot of work on the US version. Also bring back Matt Lee and Kelly Abbey to join him.

Channel Nine is getting its reality TV mojo on with rumours it might be bringing back So You Think You Can Dance.

Well that is what Jason Coleman is telling the Herald Sun.

He says:

Nine has shown interest in breathing new life into the popular dance contest – possibly for one of its digital channels.

If it does return, it is unlikely to be hosted by Natalie Bassingthwaighte, who now judges Seven’sX Factor Australia.

Instead, rumour has it US SYTYCD host Cat Deeley may be lured Down Under to take the hosting gig.

“I would love to see it back – I’ve spoken to (judge) Bonnie (Lythgoe) a few times and she’s also keen,” he said.

I think Jason is making an assumption that if the show is brought back he will be on the judging panel, along with judge Bonnie Lythgoe. Normally when shows like this return there is some personnel changes.

Personally out of the judges Matt Lee was the only one that popped in Season Three, Jason just gave his same old schtick that he had for the first two seasons.

Also please no Bonnie. Give us Kelley Abbey who was a great judge when she was a guest. Or what about Jason Gilkison who is now so ensconced in the US version of the show he was in the official marketing picture for the current season.

Would love to see Cat Deeley host, but considering she hosts UK SYTYCD, and the US version might have a full plate. Also I would have thought she would be far too expensive for a show to be shown on their digital channels. Having said that I hope Jason Coleman is correct.

Long time readers of this blog know that I do like a bit of snark, but when I started I was probably a bit more caustic.

Earlier in the week I launched Reality Ravings Consulting (read about it here) and it generated a fair bit of publicity. A Current Affair wanted to do a story and the producer who rang me after a quick chat said “Oh I was on So You Think You Can Dance and you criticised my dress”. Oops.

Anyway props to her she doesn’t hold grudges so did not bitch slap me. Anyhow I searched through my blog and read what I had written, she was like my Season 1 whipping person, well after Matt Lee, on SYTYCD….

So big apologies Stephanie. And for the record she is much hotter and together then I ever was in my early twenties.

Anyway here is a link to the interview on A Current Affair. Props to the delightful Marion Grasby for backing in my consultancy.  Next time I am at Woolworths I will buy Ms Marion’s thai goods as a thank you.

Polly from The Block and now Celebrity Apprentice I think misunderstood what it is all about. It is not about faking it but ensuring people are presented in the best possible light. As I have said people pay professionals to write their CV’s to ensure theirs stands out and they get an interview for a job. I see my service as being similar to that.

Nigel Lythgoe has said he will take So You Think You Can Dance Australia off Channel Ten if they are not going to show it.

According to the Herald Sun Nigel said:

…. he wanted to see the show back on Australian television, and was prepared to draft in MasterChef producers Shine rather than Fremantle.

“If the Ten Network don’t want it we’re going to have to take it off them and take it to Seven or Nine with another production company,” he told Dance Informa magazine.

I would love to see it back on TV but with some casting changes. However I suspect one of the reasons Nigel wants it on again is so his former wife Bonnie can be on it.

I would keep Matt Lee as a judge as he was the only one actually giving considered advice last year. I would flick both Jason Coleman and Bonnie, but would replace with Kelly Abbey and Jason Gilkison. Or rotate different judges through to get different perspectives and discover new talent.

I don’t care either way if Natalie Bassingthwaite is host she was OK in the last two seasons, not memorable but not disastrous.

Former So You Think You Can Dance Australia host Natalie Bassingthwaite has given birth this afternoon to a baby girl.

The Daily Telegraph reports:

“Cameron McGlinchey and Nat Bass are the proud parents of a little girl, Harper Rain Sinclair McGlinchey,” publicist Mark Byrne said.

Bassingthwaighte’s daughter weighed 3.47kgs.

“She was born this afternoon,” Mr Byrne said.

“Mum and bub are both doing well and are healthy.”

Congratulations.

In sad news popular reality dance shoe So You Think You Can Dance Australia won’t be renewed next year, meaning Season 3 will be its last.  The show struggled in the ratings this in its new time slot of Wednesday and Thursday nights.

The Daily Telegraph reveals that Fox 8 will be screening an Australian version of the show Got To Dance.

The article states:

Got To Dance will begin filming in Oz later this year, with plans for it to air on Fox 8. The latest TV dance comp will fill the void left by SYTYCD, which has been officially killed off after three series – just as we reported last month.

Currently a judge on the popular British version of Got To Dance, Garcia is tipped to headline the local version while he’s in Oz to star in the upcoming stage version of Tap Dogs.

Got To Dance will follow a competition format but unlike SYTYCD, which was open to solo dancers up to 35 years of age, groups or individuals of any age can enter.

The English version has been a solid performer here in Australia for Fox 8 and a big hit for digital channel Sky1 in the UK, attracting an average of one million viewers.

Channel 10 have not ruled out in bringing the show back. Personally I think putting it in the Sunday timeslot, plus tweak the judging panel, then it would be a ratings winner again.

Never fear the contestant’s and judges are still around with season 1 winner Jack Chambers to star in an Australian version of the musical Hairspray, choreographed by Jason Coleman, and Season 2 winner Talia Fowler currently performing in Fame.

Matt Lee is also currently tripping the light fantastic in Mary Poppins.

I hope this means that Channel Ten might think about screening the US version of the show again, as apparently this season is a cracker where ten of the contestant’s have appeared on previous seasons.

In sad reality TV news it is looking like So You Think You Can Dance Australia may not be getting renewed for a fourth season. It did not rate well this year, however they had changed the screening night from a Sunday to a Wednesday night.

The Daily Telegraph says that nothing has been decided and there will be an announcement in October.

Also in a later article in the same paper they say one of the issues is the animosity between judges Jason Coleman and Matt Lee. Why did I not know about this? But it might explain the lack of repartee between the pair this season. Maybe because Matt stepped it up this year and took over Jason as the judge who made the relevant comments.

Anyhow I think they are being hasty, sack Bonnie and bring in new personnel plus put it back on a Sunday would easily see this sagging souffle rise again.

PS This blog post is dedicated to Neil. LOL.

Robbie Kmetoni the 18 year old from Sydney who won Season 3 of So You Think You Can Dance Australia has decided to take the prize of touring in the US with Jason Gilkison’s Burn The Floor.

Robbie, 18 from Allawah NSW, has chosen “Burn the Floor”, saying he “couldn’t resist the idea of travelling overseas and learning from the master himself, Jason Gilkison.

The Australian Dance Theatre would have been a better fit for his contemporary style, but really who could resist going on tour.

He also has won $200,000 in prize money and he is being very lovely to his family.

“I will give more than half to my family and use the other half to go to America to do workshops for about three months. I’d also like to buy a hot car, a Jeep Wrangler I’m thinking…”

A great result for everyone.

The opening number was brilliant for once the twitter chick from Channel Ten/or Fremantle were not over selling it.

It was a the dancers in a montage from iconic films, and just as I was wondering who choreographed, it was revealed it was Jason Gilkison – of course. He also acknowledged Matt Lee and Bonnie Lythgoe’s assistance and input with it.

Speaking of Bonnie, she has done a bit of a “Dorian Gray” and looks younger then she did three months ago when the series started. She was looking particularly funky tonight.

And if I was a betting woman this will be the last time we see her on the judging panel. I think they will change personnel next year.

I was not a fan of the top four Alice in Wonderland routine, the costumes were great but I am not a fan of hip hop. But I did like Juliet Verne’s top Ten dance.

No surprise that Phillipe was the first of the top four to be eliminated. Obviously that Daily Telegraph story about him being the favourite to win was bollocks.

The Hairspray musical looks like it is going to pop. Jason Coleman is going to be the choreographer and auditions start soon. The question is how many SYTYCDA alumni are going to be in it. I bet Ivy is definitely one.

Bonnie Lythgoe will be busy also she is going to be directing Cinderella in LA. Also Matt Lee will be in Mary Poppins in Melbourne.

No surprise that Robbie and Jessie H were top two, so the Shire vote did not cancel one of these two brilliant dancers out. It was nice to see the two best friends there.

No surprise that Robbie won, but I would have been happy with either. I am curious to know which prize he will pick. The Australian Dance Theatre is the best fit for him, but hairspray would be fun, and travelling around the US for 6 months with Jason Gilkison would be fabulous.

I am sure both Jessie and he have fantastic dance careers ahead of them.

The Daily Telegraph had a story today that indicates that Phillipe is the favourite to take out the title of Australia’s favourite dancer on Season Three of So You Think You Can Dance Australia.

Now this is got to be bollocks I thought Robbie was the absolute favourite to win. Also I thought Phillipe would be eliminated in fourth position. But then take no notice of me I thought Ivy would struggle to make top ten…

Are the kiwi expats voting in a bloc, or is there going to be pec gate scandal, where people are voting for him because of his amazing six pack. For the record I have not. I thought he deserved top four ahead of Nick however I don’t think he deserves the title.

Also this would mean both Australian Idol and SYTYCD winners would be from New Zealand!!!

Anyway I am sure this story was planted to make sure fans keep on voting. Ker-Ching.