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Cat's definitely the best reality show host I've seen. She's empathetic, self-deprecating, charming, intelligent, and NEVER makes the show about herself....

I think it is a tough gig doing reality tv hosting and she does have the perfect mix of controlling the interviews but not interfering and she does seem to really attach herself to the contestants as well.
I have been downloading and watching the Australian version, and have to say except for a few strangely combined styles for routines, it is en par with the US version. I am hoping that our Canadian version will be as good as the US and Australian versions.


As the Australian version is just ending, the Canadian and US series are just starting. Mary Murphy is playing a part in all 3, having just come to Vancouver for the first round of auditions here. She judged one of the early top 20 shows in Australia.
Shane Sparks does fill his passion as a judge in America's Best Dance Krew, so won't be surprised if he doesn't return to judge SYTYCD. I loved this show as well, and it competes as a different type of dance show to SYTYCD.
Mia has her moments, but judging by the reaction of the dancers to her choreography she will be missed if she doesn't choreograph more than a few routines.
Wade not showing up would be a Travesty. There will never be another Ramalama or Sexy Back routine in my mind.

However, since our Canadian show is stealing back our little french ballroom judge for our own purposes, there will probably be a vacancy in this role and I really think that the US should grab Jason Gilkison from the Australian series. If not for judging, at least to choreograph a few ballroom routines. He really takes ballroom into the 21st century.
And Mary Murphy called him out as one of the best ballroom choreographers in the world.
Check out his top 6 routine:


Some other choreographers from Australia that could crossover for a routine or 2 would be SUPPLE (a brit) and Nacho Pop (american) for their hip hop styles.

I really enjoy watching dance shows and seeing the dancers progress within their craft. I wonder if I will be thinking I might be a bit overloaded with back to back to back series Aus/US/Canada.

edited to add: thanks for the 'Kam' shots. He may not have been even close to the best dancer, but dayum! Hope they have more of that!
also, hope that US version isn't as uptight this season about letting any 'gay' competitors onto the show. Australia has a drag dressing make up artist, who is a masculine and phenomonally gifted dancer. Bravo's Step it up and Dance revels in the 'Mean Girls' a couple of very gay men who are catty as hell competing alongside the other men.