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There's such a barrage of reality shows swallowing up our television time, it's hard to keep track of who's schmoozing whom and who's been doing the backstabbing. Here's the cooler talk about last week's episodes of some of your favorite reality fare, written by The Salt Lake Tribune's resident unscripted-TV buffs. (Warning: Spoilers ahead. If you didn't watch last week, read at your own risk.)
So You Think You Can Dance
Wednesdays, 7 p.m., and Thursdays, 8 p.m., KSTU Channel 13
The Lowdown
The remaining six performed two choreographed numbers with partners, and one solo dance. All delivered flawless performances, or maybe it just seemed that way because the judges had their fingers on the praise button all night.
Best Whine and Cheese Moment
That belongs to us at home after Cat Deeley announced the results for the final four would not be revealed until "our special Monday show." If by special you mean a ripoff, then, yes, it is special.
Top Chef
Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Bravo
The Lowdown
Dale won an ice cream-themed Quickfire Challenge, earning immunity and a private meal with guest judge Govind Armstrong. The other eight chefs were duped into thinking they were going clubbing but instead had to create finger foods for a bevy of drunks. Tre won with his cheese grits and bacon-wrapped shrimp, and meek Sara got the heave-ho.
Best Whine and Cheese Moment
Howie saying, "I don't mean to be an a--hole," and Sara responding, "But you're becoming more of an a--hole every day!"
Contributing: Alicia Greenleigh, Dan Nailen
Sabra Johnson