LA Show Tidbits!!

From the LA show about two weeks ago.
Posted by jazzyjaz08 on the Fox Forums:

They go to intermission and come back to do Ramalama. Again, B&D were paired. After the performance, the entire group stayed on stage. B&D were standing next to each other, but you can see that the gap between them was a bit smaller than everyone else on stage. Plus, I noticed that they were leaning in towards each other, though very subtly. You have to be looking for it, to notice it. Ryan was given the mike to talk to the audience about the SYTYCD experience. At some point, he uses the term “rest of our lives” to describe it. I was looking at B&D right at that moment through binoculars, and when Ryan used that term, they immediately turned their gazes toward each other, all the while smiling, and kept it there for a while. That was my official squee for the night….it was dumb luck that I caught that. A few more dances happen, and then Benji comes out to introduce the Viennese Waltz, but playfully says Vietnamese Waltz right after. He then said, a lot of people everywhere are asking if there is something “going on with you and Donyelle.” He pauses, while the audience reacts, and he makes the “cheeky gesture” of putting one’s pointer finger on their cheek and making like a dimple. Then he said “what I can say is I don’t know,” but he also does so while gesturing quotation marks. That was very interesting to me. As he said this, he was smiling like the cat that swallowed the canary, IMO. Again, it doesn’t obliterate the romance rumors, and the fact the he said “what I can say is” and did the quote fingers, led me to think that’s just how he chooses to answer the question. His voice tone also had a small dip as he said this. To me, it sounded like someone reading something off a book. Benji then goes on to mention that they had a “spark” “chemistry” and “connection” from the very beginning. He then introduces Donyelle. Donyelle comes out in a beautiful magenta and black dress. She was absolutely stunning. People around me actually, oohed, ahhed, and gasped when she walked out. The dance looked even better now than it ever has. Benji was strong, but not intense. He kissed her hand during the performance, during that one move. Donny was absolutely radiant and was beaming the whole time. They held the final pose for about 10 seconds. The gaze didn’t have the intensity or curiosity that we’ve come to expect. Instead, it was very loving, tender, and secure. Even their holds were that way. The truly looked like a couple in love, than a couple who still weren’t sure where they are. Their lips were very, very close (binoculars) and you could see them take turns going back and forth getting closer. People around me were yelling “kiss her.” Close but no cigar. He then leads her off-stage with her arm draped around his arm. Donny comes out later and performs her solo to Beyonce’s Déjà vu. She killed it. Afterwards, she sits on the chair on stage, and begins to introduce Heidi and Benji for the Black Mambo. We all know how this goes, but what stuck out was when she introduced them as “Heidi and, my partner, Benji.” Emphasis was on the word, “my.” And you all know about the funny thing with little Donny hauling that big azz chair on her own. What Rachel forgot to mention, was that a guy came out to do that for her, but not only was she stronger…she was faster than him too. LOL. The top 10 later comes out to do the Disco Routine. Benji and Donny were paired, again. Lots of chemistry, smiles and eye contact. And…I caught a little booty tap, btw.
My general observation: There is definitely something between them…but the definition is unclear. Their “shippiness” has become more private, from my observation. It’s definitely there, but more subtle; almost like a well kept private secret. I won’t say that they are/are not official. Their “relationship” has multiple layers, so it’s really hard to make a call either way, just as an observer. I will say that with B’s feeling so strong and obvious, I doubt either of them would be comfortable just being around each other if she wasn’t reciprocating. They were very much at peace with wherever they are “right now.” Also, I saw for myself that Donny is showing all the signs of a woman who is happy and in love. She is positively radiant these days. She is not the same woman that we saw at the finale. She’s also been overt in her “on stage” flirtation with Benji. Tour or no tour, I would think that putting on a show like that would be impossible to do, if she has no romantic feelings for Benji at all. She wouldn’t be able to pull it off, knowing that those actions could be hurtful for Benji, because it toys with his genuine affections. Having seen the tour and seeing B&D interact live; there is no doubt in my mind that they are exploring the possibilities of a romantic relationship of the committed and permanent type, even though their current official stance is undeclared. Unless they marry other people, my shipping heart will sail on.

Thanks Jazzyjaz08!!! :D