They didn’t make the final four, but Mark Kanemura and Chelsie Hightower have nothing but fond memories of their So You Think You Can Dance experience. "I got further than I ever would have expected," says Mark. Chelsie says that had someone told her years ago she would be where she is today, "I would have fainted, or dropped dead!"Mark and Chelsie also talk about the strange biz of signing autographs (at the 1:00 mark), processing Nigel's criticism (1:20) and what they’ll miss moist about Dance-ing (1:30).
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Chelsie Hightower and Mark Kanemura by Joe Viles/Fox
Thursday night's So You Think You Can Dance results show brought highs, lows and even some crazy costumery (I'm talking to you, Lady GaGa) — plus the end of the road for Chelsie Hightower and Mark Kanemura. Despite sizzling dance moves for almost the entire competition, the pair was voted off the show. Friday, the two spoke to press about how they're faring, what advice they'd give to future dancers, and what's next (after the tour, that is). Here's what they had to say on:How They're Faring After Being Cast Off:Mark: I know it sounds like, 'Oh, he's covering up his emotions or whatever,' but I'm feeling really, really, really happy actually. I feel everything lined up for me to leave on an awesome, awesome note. In my own aspect, I feel like I've won. Chelsie: I'm feeling great right now. I'm very grateful and so blessed to be a part of this show and make it this far. The biggest thing is, I feel like I put everything into each of my performances, and at that point it's out of...
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