Cat Deeley

So You Think You Can Dance asks Deeley to keep a live competition moving while dancers absorb praise, disappointment and elimination. Her account of attending rehearsals explains why the apparent ease has substance: she learns the practical demands before responding to the moment. She also favours jokes at her own expense over jokes that diminish a dancer. Choose a performance followed by the judges' comments to see a host who can offer encouragement without losing the programme's pace.