So You Think You Can Dance? S03 EP09 Videos

After last week's elimination of Ashlee (who danced "like they do in heaven") and Ricky (who was choreographer Mia Michaels' favorite, even though he appeared as though he would eat your soul without thinking twice), the remaining 18 dancers had to really step their game up for the June 20th Top 18 performances. Judged by Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and Mia Michaels, the top 9 couples had to perform with one another for the second time since the competition began. Although they perform as a couple, the contestants are evaluated and eliminated individually. However, it just so happens that Ashlee and Ricky were a couple, so after they were sent home last Thursday, there was no need to rematch the duos.

Mia Michaels, who is usually the harshest critic, wasn't kidding when she said she must have drank "love juice" before the show, because she gave glowing reviews to virtually all the couples dancing. Lauren & Neil's hip-hop routine, Pasha & Jessi's pop jazz and Hok & Jamie's samba all earned her praises.

After Dominic and Sabra's botched disco routine landed them in the bottom three last week, the judges were thrilled to see how flawlessly they executed this contemporary piece put together by Mandy Moore (no, not that Mandy Moore.)