Game of smaller thrones

Something bad happened tonight.

And then something great happened.

But in a later and much happier surprise, Kida bested Small Robert J.T.

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Credit: Adam Rose/FOX

AndthenI cried at the finale of a dance-competition show for children and not for the first time tonight.

Nigel kicks it off by choosing the piece Kida choreographed, while Maddie picks Tate and Jonathans salsa.

Paula Abdul is better when sick than the rest of us will ever be on our healthiest days.

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Cat is such a good mom.

(But does she really think Little Mixs Salute is by Beyonce?

Next up, Mandy Moore makes all the girls dress like fairies and the boys like Keebler Elves.

Kida is a deer, for some reason.

Also important: Nigel needs to stop calling J.T.

and Robert a couple.

That last breath of fresh air comes courtesy of Paula, obviously.

Somewhere out there a child is looking for inspiration, Paula tells Ruby.

How lucky they are to find someone with your beautiful talent.

This is also what Id like to say to Paula!

If were naming Travis Walls brand-new routine for this seasons contemporary dancers, I vote for My Daily Affirmation.

He basically just choreographed a TED Talk andkilled it.

Also, everyone in the top four gets a trophy this year.

I dont want to hear anything about this generation and its participation trophies, okay?

Not everyone who participated got a trophy, but the top four out of thousands did.

But its Tates third-place win (loss?)

that really shocks Id be lying if I said I didnt yell WOW at my TV.

At least theres justice in the top two.

is cute, but he cant come close to Tates technique or Kidas stage presence.

Kida deserves this win.

Together, Kida and Fik-Shun make one complete celebration and a winning duo.

Thats all for this season, America.

Cat has a party at a mansion to crash.