Why did Allison Holker regret rejecting Arianna Santos? 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge makes history with decision change
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Allison Holker made history in 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 by reversing her judgment. Initially, she rejected Arianna Santos but later changed her decision to a yes.
In Audition Round 2, she confessed to her fellow judges, "I'm kind of questioning one of my decisions." Allison added, "I feel like I made the wrong decision with Arianna." Meanwhile, Arianna expressed to her friends, "I feel like a part of me let people down."
Acknowledging that they expected more from Arianna, Allison emphasized that it was the judges' responsibility to help contestants overcome their flaws. She stated, "But isn't what we are supposed to be doing giving them an opportunity to show us more."
Comfort Fedoke concurred with Allison, stating, "Yeah, she has the ability and the quality in the movement; I saw that in her." Allison opted to give Arianna another chance, expressing her desire to see her in the Choreography round.
When Maksim Chmerkovskiy asked, "Are you gonna go get her?" Allison sought approval from her fellow judges, who confirmed they had no issues, allowing her to proceed.
'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 contestant Arianna Santos left in tears after Allison Holker gave her another chance
As Allison took aside Arianna to have a talk, she said, "As I was in there thinking I felt like I made the wrong choice and I changed my answer to yes."
Arianna broke down into tears, asking, "Are you serious?"
Allison further said to Arianna, "I want to see you in the next round." Arianna hugged the judge, as she found it hard to gulp the fact.
'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 contestant Arianna Santos expected to bring 'fire and heat' to the next round
As Allison agreed to push Arianna ahead to the next round, she asked her, "This means you have to bring the fire, you have to bring the heat, you have to go for it."
Arianna affirmed the judge, "Absolutely, whatever you guys need me to do, I am here to give it to you guys."
The crew members and other fellow dancers cheered for Arianna's progress to the next round.
The new episodes of 'SYTYCD' Season 18 premieres every Monday at 9/8c on FOX.