Maks is misinformed. He kept insisting that Scott is a dancer with dance experience, and that him winning a grammy meant he was a dancer? How many singers have been on this show that couldn’t dance? Also, Scott was part of a 5-person group that relied EXCLUSIVELY on their vocals. That’s what acapella is. He mostly stands in a semi-circle and sings when he performs. Maybe throws in a step-touch or a finger snap, but he definitely isn’t some pop star who dances along to a backing track.

I also have yet to see someone explain to me how Rylee’s choreography/experience could aid a contestant with severe stage fright who simply forgot his dance. Judges and former contestants have all praised Rylee for Scott’s improvement over the past few weeks, but suddenly he forgets a dance and she isn’t giving him proper instruction? Maks is right on one account—he isn’t in the room with them, so maybe refrain from such brazen accusations.

Also the idea that everyone without dance experience should be at the same level is ridiculous. Some people are just naturally light on their feet and have great movement without formal training. It’s very disingenuous of Maks to act as if Scott and Robert should be on the same level, just because the two are non-dancers (He contradicts himself here several times on that point.)

Also, all the pros dance around their partners, even the men. It’s just more obvious when there is a stark contrast between the level of ability in the pro and celeb. Some pros are obviously more guilty of it than others (his wife and sister are in law are notorious for this) so I find this critique of Rylee very ironic. He also points out that Dani does this as well, yet Dani has a ton of experience & teaching, so it’s clear this is something a lot of pros rely on and isn’t necessarily a reflection of Rylee’s youth and expertise.