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LIVE Performance Rankings (now with joke superlatives! cuz i have nothing else to live for)

TBA. Cali Swing

This is the segment of the show where I try my best to not talk shit about a bunch of kids dancing salsa. If I’m being honest, I didn’t hate it AS much as I thought I would. There were a few good moves here and there. With all that said, UGH. Why do they look so uncomfortable?! Why are they moving their hips so much?? It’s a classic case of poor presentation and stage presence, even while all of this bright-colored jazz was happening in the background. There’s no way they move on tonight.

Award for the Most Stiff Dancing

TBA. Lifford Shillingford

If I’m being honest, Lifford was the worst Golden Buzzer this season. Not bad by any means, but like...who? I didn’t even get his last name right until now (yes, seriously). As for the performance, it was...okay. Not great. It was an okay soul arrangement of a song I really like. But I really wish he handled the song better. I dunno, it felt like...he was trying too hard, maybe!. I mean, it was just...okay. Nothing amazing like a Golden Buzzer act is hyped up to be. Whether or not he actually advances is a big question mark as of now. I’d say maybe, but like...he’d have to give it a MUCH better effort to get my thumbs up.

Award for the Most Forgettable Golden Buzzer

TBA. Shameer Rayes

I had him as a dark horse coming into tonight, since I wasn’t sure how’d he fit in among the other, but I can’t say he didn’t impress this time around. The laser spotlight was, admittedly, somewhat of an awkward addition, but his moves definitely made up for it. It wasn’t always perfectly on-time or in sync, but he definitely put on a good routine. Will he move on? I’m not sure. But I like him. I’m gonna keep my fingers crossed for him, since I think he has the potential to do well.

Award for Cards’ Favorite Act