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I’ll Be the Judge of That! – So You Think You Can Dance 6, November 3 by Terri Smith
So far, Foxes On Idol judge Terri isn't believing the "best top 20 ever" hype. Some of the dancers are certainly talented, but they should be at this level. So what is she looking for from contestants? How will she judge them (and the choreographers, and the judges) this week? Read on to find out!

So You Think You Can Dance 6 – Ranking the Dancers, Week 1 by Ronnie Talbott
Ronnie Talbott (right) may be best known to reality TV viewers as a Big Brother player from the most recent season. But he is also a trained dancer and a fan of So You Think You Can Dance! With this article, he begins a new Foxes On Idol column looking at each dancer (or dancing couple) and determining where they stand and how far they will go in the competition.

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – So You Think You Can Dance 6, October 27 by Terri Smith
No one is safe from Foxes On Idol judge Terri – dancers, on-site judges, choreographers, or hostess. What did she have to say about the first competition show of the new season? Is this top 20 affected by the fact that we’re virtually on the heels of the last season?

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – Dancing With the Stars, October 12 by Kristen Swinton
Kristen is back at the judges' table and ready to tell us how the Dancing with the Stars contestants did at four new dances. Were there any lame Lambadas? Terrible two-steps? Boring boleros? Or cheesy Charlestons? Aaron and Karina were all smiles after last week's results (right), but can they stay that way? Read on to find out!

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – Dancing With the Stars, September 28 by Kristen Swinton
It’s our second week of competition and Kristen has a lot of questions. Why are the stars doing three different dances instead of two? Why does Mark Ballas (right, with partner Melissa Joan Hart) so often have a goofy costume? What did Chuck have on the side of his head? Why are our pros being so mean? Why was Aaron dressed like a leprechaun? Why was Bruno picking on Tony? And why in heaven’s name won’t the stars point their feet?!

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – Dancing With the Stars, September 21-22 by Kristen Swinton
Season 9 of Dancing With the Stars is finally here and Kristen is back to offer up her opinions of the dancers. With four hours of premiere to discuss, she had a lot to say! Who are the early standouts and which dancers will likely be saying goodbye after just one week? Into which category does Donny Osmond (right) fall? Read on to see what our Foxes On Idol judge thinks.

Canadian Idol Vocal Master Class: The Top Three by Rosanne Simunovic
Master Class vocal instructor Rosanne applies her vocal technique tips and critiques to the Canadian Idol Top Three. How did each contestant measure up?

Canadian Idol 2 Top Seven Vocal Master Class by Rosanne Simunovic
Rosanne Simunovic was really looking forward to seeing what the performers on Canadian Idol could do with the music of Lionel Richie. Now that she’s seen the performances, she was not disappointed! Read on to see how these song selections allowed the Idols to really shine.

American Idol Without Paula Abdul – Foxes On Idol Writers Share Their Thoughts by Foxes On Idol Staff
What looked like it might just be a publicity stunt or contract negotiating ploy turned out to be a true parting of the ways. What does Paula Abdul’s departure from American Idol mean to the show? Foxes On Idol writers give their thoughts.

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – So You Think You Can Dance 5, August 5 by Terri Smith
The final four are here and Terri is pumped! There are dances with all four, dances with two, and solos all going on, and Terri is ready to rate them all – plus the choreographers and on-site judges, of course! Who comes out on top? Who does she think will win it all? Read on to find out!

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – So You Think You Can Dance 5, July 29 by Terri Smith
Now that the dust has settled after the glitz and celebrity of the 99th and 100th episodes of last week, we are left with our top six dancers! Mere weeks away from the finale, hopefully everyone will show why they’ve gotten this far. Amongst her opinions on everyone’s performance, Terri even has some accolades for her Dance boyfriend Evan (right). Read on for all the fun.

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – So You Think You Can Dance 5, July 22 by Terri Smith
The excitement is palpable as we enter the top 8. We have eight wonderful dancers left, but we know that during our 100th episode on Thursday, we still have to break up the lovefest and get rid of one guy and one girl. Unless someone completely tanks tonight, this is going to be a tough decision. Terri’s demands are high, so let’s hope they all bring their A-game! And that includes fourth judge Ellen DeGeneres (right).

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – So You Think You Can Dance 5, July 15 by Terri Smith
The top 10 is upon us and Terri is excited, but a little nervous as the couples break up for the first time. We’re used to seeing only with the partner they’ve had for these past five episodes, but in the past some truly great routines have come out of the new partnerships. Will that happen again this time around? Will the solos help or hurt contestants? Let’s find out!

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – So You Think You Can Dance 5, July 8 by Terri Smith
Now that Terri’s “dead weight” dancers are gone, will she be happy with those who remain? What will she think of the newest choreographers and their Russian folkdance? Does Phillip make it look more exciting than he appears in this picture (right)? And how are the on-site judges doing? Terri judges everybody, right here!

Idol Chartwatch, July 6: First Pop Idol Dominates the Charts, Plus All the Idol Chart News by Donna Reynolds
The music world lost its first pop idol last week and music lovers responded by snapping up his music in record numbers. Read on for more details plus all the Idol chart news.

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – So You Think You Can Dance 5, July 1 by Terri Smith
Terri hopes to see more couples succeed outside of their comfort zones this week. After such a melodramatic opener, will there be exciting surprises ahead? Will Mary Murphy (right) use an inside voice? Now that Cat Deely has revealed that she does her own styling for the show, will she get put on notice by Terri for a bad look? Read on to find out!

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – So You Think You Can Dance 5, June 24 by Terri Smith
With two down, there is still plenty of competition to go. But Kayla (right) has to dance with a new partner – how will they do? And will the weaker dancers show their problems? For that matter, how about the choreographers and judges? Terri has plenty to say about everybody.

Idol Chartwatch, June 22: Season 8 CD on the Horizon, Plus All the Idol Chart News by Donna Reynolds
If you’ve been missing the Idol Top 10 compilation CDs, you’re in luck. There’s a Season 8 version and it will be released next week. Read on for the track listing and all the Idol chart news.

I’ll Be the Judge of That! – So You Think You Can Dance 5, June 17 by Terri Smith
This was a confusing night for our Foxes On Idol judge of So You Think You Can Dance (not to be confused with one of the on-site judges, shown at right). The styles she liked weren’t danced well, but the ones she doesn’t like had dancers that came through. How will she judge it all? Read on to find out!

Idol Chartwatch, June 15: Kris and Adam Hang in There for One More Week by Donna Reynolds
Kris Allen and Adam Lambert remained on the charts for another week, but where did they end up? And what about all the other American Idol alumni from seasons past – for example, who is new to the charts this week? Read on for more.