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^ Billy Bell. And I totally agree about Legacy. I don't care for him at all.

I found this over on Fox where Nigel talks about the new judging panel:

Although Season 6 is the first fall season of So You Think You Can Dance, Nigel promises that they aren't changing too much about the already successful summer seasons to cater to a fall crowd of viewers. One change that we've announced is the addition of Adam Shankman as a resident judge. That means Tabitha and Napoleon, Lil C, Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio, etcetera will most likely not be sitting on the judges' panel this year. Nigel said, "It's always difficult to put them in because I want them choreographing, and the minute they choreograph, they're not allowed to be a judge…We will still have an open chair. I would still like Paula Abdul to pop in. I would still like guest judges to pop in when they can. Jennifer Lopez has said how much she loves the program. I would love her to come in and sit down. We tried it with Ellen. It was very successful. I just don't want four judges every week."

I'm heartbroken that Billy Bell had to quit the show. His family issued a statement that included:

We were all very disappointed when we heard the news and Billy was devastated when his doctors told the show that if he continued to dance on the show before he recovered, he could possibly die. It will take several weeks for him to recover and as a result, he will be unable to return to Juilliard as of right now. We are hoping he will be able to return in the Spring. Billy is still quite ill but was released from the hospital today. He's feeling better but still needs to rest.

As of right now, Billy is hoping to re-audition for Season 7. He really enjoyed working with the show and had a lot of fun. Although he is sad that he will not be a part of Season 6, he hopes that the producers will allow him to return for the next season.

The full statement is up at sytycdism.com: http://www.sytycdism.com/2009/10/official-statement-from-billy-bell-and.html Now they've added hip-hopper Brandon Dumlao to the show.

I really loved most of the show tonight! The contemporary routines were exquisite and Wade's opening number was fan-freakin'-tastic!!! I was very disappointed in the jazz and tap routines. Blegh. I had stayed away from most of the Jakob Karr youtube videos, but wow - he's certain to make it to the final four. I was in awe.