On Wednesday July 27 episode of So You Think You Can Dance, Nigel Lythgoe broke his own rule and allowed a winner to come back as an Allstar for the first time ever.

That winner, Lauren Froderman, danced with Tadd Gadduang to a Mandy Moore Jazz routine. Set against Queen’s Another One Bites The Dust, the number was about two masterminds pulling off a heist.

Tadd rocked the number even though he lost his prop hat early on when he got socked and hit by Lauren; Tadd never missed a beat despite the fact that he was bleeding a bit!

Nigel Lythgoe said the style suits Tadd and said he picks up various styles like a sponge and absorbs it brilliantly even though he’s never had any past choreography. Nigel also said Tadd will not be biting the dust this week!

Guest judge Lady Gaga thought it was amazing and perfect.

Gev, Nava, Tadd and me 🙂

Rob Marshall said Tadd keeps surprising us and called him special.

Mary Murphy said Tadd put the “C” in cool and looked like a young Elvis Presley with Michael Jackson moves. “You will land yourself in the finale, I just know it,” Murphy concluded.

I just happened to meet Tadd tonight at The Grove in Los Angeles after his performances Wednesday night and fell in love with his sweet demeanor, friendly manner and down to earth style. GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES TO YOU TADD!  Also met Tadd’s friend, Gev Manoukian of season 4 –amazing guy!

Watch his performance.