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Stormie
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Top 20 Season 5 Finale' Performance


Top 20 Season 5 Finale' Performance


Judges Nigel, Mary, Alan, Debbie, Tyce, Mia, Lil C


Judges Perform


Cat Deely


Stormie
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Season 5 Final 4 - Brandon, Jeanine, Evan, Kayla


Kayla Radomski 4th Place


Evan Kasprzak 3d Place


Final 2 - Brandon Bryant and Jeanine Mason


WINNER SYTYCD Season 5 Jeanine Mason


Stormie
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Jeanine Mason winner SYTYCD Season 5


Jeanine Mason winner SYTYCD Season 5


Mack
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07-22-2002

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The first, one and only time we've ever voted SYTYCD and we voted for the winner! Not to say we made a difference it's just nice to know others agreed with us. Again, our vote was not against Brandon. In terms of skills Brandon probably is the best dancer but we just liked Jeanine. It appeared to us that she worked hard and improved over the show closing the gap with Brandon and Kayla. We never did warm to Kayla, just seems to be an edge to her that makes us uncomfortable. Loved Evan but couldn't stick with him as he just didn't have the overall skill set of the others. The order of elimination last night was right along our personal choices.

Costacat
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Friday, August 07, 2009 - 6:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I'm not sure if Jeanine danced as if she was already the winner. I think she danced knowing that she no longer had to compete. There's a difference in dancing for the pure joy of it and dancing for votes.

I did notice that Jeanine and Brandon had the most requested "judges' picks" (three each). Kayla had two and Evan had one. I don't know if that was a coincidence with the top 2 performers getting the most requested dances or what.

I'd have to say that seeing the "judges perform" was a total letdown... Strut out, tip your hat, smile... not much of a performance. Cute yes, but sorta detracting from the real dancers!

Even knowing the final placement, it was fun watching the show this morning.

One thing... Did anyone know that Jeanine was injured? She mentioned that during her final interview on stage with Cat. If so, she hid it really well, because she never danced as if she was in pain. I noticed she had bandages on sometimes during rehearsals but I don't recall reference made to injury.

I'm not very happy that the new season starts next month. Jeanine's title of America's Favorite Dancer is not going to last a year, as in season's past. I think it's a wee bit disrespectful to her. And I'm not sure but if almost feels like a shark jumping thing, to bring on a fall season. Like Fox is scrambling for viewers or something. Dunno.

At any rate, congratulations Jeanine. Well-deserved win!!! Couldn't happen to a nicer person or a better dancer! :-)

Sportygirl
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Friday, August 07, 2009 - 7:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sportygirl a private message Print Post    
I was just as disappointed in this outcome as I was with the American Idol outcome. Jeanine has almost always rubbed me the wrong way. I was hoping for a Brandon win and if not Brandon, Kayla.

On another note, I loved seeing the judges participate again this year when they came out at the end of the "One" routine. I did notice that Lil C did not dance though.

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Friday, August 07, 2009 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
I vaguely remember that Jeanine was injured when she was still dancing with Philip, but I don't rememeber too much more.

I agree Costa, that she was a much more relaxed dancer.

Love Cat, hate most of the outfits she wears. Was there a toga party at the Kodak afterward or what?

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

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Look at Jeanine's lower right leg in the photos. It looks like that might be the injury.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Friday, August 07, 2009 - 9:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
I was happy with the results and I enjoyed the finale. When I first heard that it was 2 hours, I decided to watch BB first, then watch SYTYCD and fast forward thru all the filler. Well, the only things I really FF thru were the commercials. I enjoyed the performances and the judges, although talkative, didn't really take anything away. What I was most happy about, though, is that they didn't go over! Many times on fox, when you record stuff, you don't get the end ... you may hear the winner, but none of the celebration. I still would have rather seen Janette in the finale instead of Kayla, and Ade instead of Evan, but overall I enjoyed the show. I honestly didn't have much of a preference between the top two, loved them both.

Millymoe
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07-28-2004

Friday, August 07, 2009 - 10:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Millymoe a private message Print Post    
I really wanted Brandon to win. I don't have anything against Jeanine, she's a beautiful girl and a fabulous dancer, but I don't think she'd have made it past the first few weeks if Phillip hadn't been her partner.

I really would have rather seen Jeanette in the finals, she truly "grew" over the course of her "journey" on the show :o)

Poor Brandon got his confidence crushed by the judges before he ever stepped on that stage and to push past that and still dance like he did... in my mind he was the clear choice to win.

I heart Evan and didn't have a problem with him being in the finals, like somebody else said the title is America's FAVORITE dancer not America's BEST dancer... but that being said, I think 3rd place was the best place for him.

I also think Kayla's getting a bad rap, she's a great dancer, she just got too much praise from the judges throughout the show, we always pull for the underdog and not the judges pet!

I just hope Jeanine really does love to dance, I kept hearing her say that her mom pushed her when she didn't want to dance and that she was glad for that because she's here now... but NEVER that she loves to dance or that dancing is her passion, her life, etc. There's a big difference there... Just my two cents worth.

Terolyn
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Friday, August 07, 2009 - 10:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Terolyn a private message Print Post    
That was me who posted about America's FAVORITE vs BEST. And it was in response to someone who said that it would not be right for Evan to win since he was not the best.

They came in as I hoped anyway - Kayla, Evan, Brandon and Jeanine. But it could have gone Jeanine and Brandon and I would have been just as pleased.

If I remember right Mary once danced on the show and I missed it. I would love to see her and Nigel both perform. I have searched the net and have not found a video of either of them dancing. But I have not really looked that hard.
I would have really loved to see them all work it a bit instead of the step kick, tip your hat thing.

Ah well, few weeks off and back we go!

Ladyw
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06-28-2007

Friday, August 07, 2009 - 10:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladyw a private message Print Post    
I am so happy with the results. I think either Brandon or Jeanine deserved the win. But I just think wednesday night Jeanine really brought it just a tad more than Brandon, and trust me I was brandon all the ways since last season when he got cut in Vegas in favor of Twitch(or Jason) not sure...And Yes Kayla has beautiful lines -- but there is something missing -- I think she "performs" and Jeanine just imerses herself in the dance. Its something my daughter has to learn to do (her whole team) actually they are trying to "dance out of the box" live the performance, feel the music and dance and really bring out everything into your movements to make people believe. In the end Brandon and Jeanine did that, Kayla -- maybe given 2 more weeks, would have gotten there.

I was surprised they didn't have Melissa and Ade do the Romero and Juliet piece. But I could see where if they could only do 1 that it should have been the cancer piece.

As a dance mom -- can't wait for september -- plus it gives the girls on the team something to talk about other than "teenage" stuff... and they all try to do the tricks that the dancers do.... I know Mia and Tyce and Wade have their conventions and Debbie allen has her studio -- but I would love to have my girl take a master class under Shankman......

Interesting tid-bit -- kayla danced and instructs at a studio that competes with our studio and does a lot of "Mia" dance conventions. They had a guy on their team that all the girls would swoon over --and Mia took him under her wing as her protege -- we are all waiting (he should be 18 by now) to see when he is going to audition....

Babyjaxmom
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Friday, August 07, 2009 - 12:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
I'd have to say that seeing the "judges perform" was a total letdown... Strut out, tip your hat, smile... not much of a performance. Cute yes, but sorta detracting from the real dancers!

I totally agree, Costa. It was kind of anticlimactic, along the lines of Katie Holmes. As I recall, last year some of them actually danced!

Ahnicka
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08-08-2007

Friday, August 07, 2009 - 12:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ahnicka a private message Print Post    
What is Shankman's dance genre? For some reason I keep missing on the show what it is.

I really like Cat, she's so warm, friendly, and genuine, but is she knock-knee'd or whatever they call that? There's something very odd about how she walks and stands, like her knees go in towards each other or something.

I was suspicious when Jeanette lost to Kayla when in the bottom 2 their week, and now given all the Jeanette love I'm reading about and less so for Kayla, I'm even more suspicious of whether Jeanette really lost to Kayla that week. It just doesn't seem to add up to me, and given that Nigel said they know the results ahead of time, I'm really starting to believe Jeanette won that week and Kayla lost and they fixed the votes for her. I know it sounds very conspiracy theory'ish, but it's just not logical to me that Kayla won over Jeanette given all the fan fare for Jeanette and the off-putting people feel towards Kayla; as well as Kayla having been in the bottom a few times and Jeanette none at all.

Ahnicka
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08-08-2007

Friday, August 07, 2009 - 12:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ahnicka a private message Print Post    
Is Mary Murphy known for her ballroom dancing? I keep forgetting the genres some of the judges are famous for. I know Mary certainly knows her stuff when it comes to critiquing the ballroom techniques. Its odd though, because when I watch her on the Core Rhythms workout/dance infomercial, it doesn't seem like she dances well, LOL. However, she only does a very short shake, it's cute LOL, it just doesn't seem very skilled.

Its probably been a while since they've really danced for some of the judges that were in the "One" routine, maybe they don't dance much now; thus the very small part in the routine. LOL

Mack
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07-22-2002

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Very early in the show Mary asked Adam Shankman to pick his favorite number. He picked the number by Phillip and Jeanine. I think he also slipped and gave away the winner. During his description of the number he said "...it started Jeanine's rise to dominate in the final four." Since the judges knew who the winner was I can't help but wonder if he goofed.

And yes, Mary Murphy has a very strong ballroom dance background. She owns a ballroom dance studio in San Diego, serves as a judge for the US Ballroom Dance Championship, and has won the US Nine Dance Championship with her partner.

Ahnicka
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08-08-2007

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More reasons to love Jeanine! I really admire that she didn't use her illness as a sob story as some others did on the show. Article from Buddytv:

As we all know by now, America has a new favorite dancer: Jeanine Mason. But we're learning this morning, Jeanine is much more than America's Favorite Dancer...she's also a survivor of a rare illness and the co-founder (and now major donor) of an Alzheimer's Charity.

According to an exclusive interview with TV Guide Magazine, last year Jeanine was diagnosed with Pigmented Villondular Synovitis (PVNS) a rare diseases which creates inflammation in the joint linings. While the disease often attacks the knees, Jeanine's first symptoms were in her left elbow, which she could not straighten. Over the past year and a half, Jeanine had two surgeries and radiation treatment to treat the illness, something she never discussed on air or during her time on So You Think You Can Dance.

That Jeanine never relied or attempted to garner support with an inspirational and sad story, unlike some other competitors makes me love her even more. Jeanine describes the health scare as "a jolt" and that it made her a stronger person and much more grateful.

If that, and her charming sense of humor weren't enough to make us adore Jeanine. (Her line about thanking the Academy last night? Priceless.) She's also decided to donate some of her $250,000 winnings to an Alzheimer Charity she started with her sister in the memory of her grandfather who died with the illness.

How wonderful that not only a great dancer won last night, but as we're learning, an amazing human being. Congrats to Jeanine!


Costacat
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Friday, August 07, 2009 - 1:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Adam Shankman does "show choreography." Not really in a specific genre. He's choreographed dances for various singers, too. I think lately he's choreographed mostly movies.

Mary Murphy is quite famous in the ballroom world. I always forget she founded the Champion Ballroom Academy here.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, August 07, 2009 - 1:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Ahnicka, thanks for posting that. That makes me love her even more. So she's a wonderful person as well as a wonderful dancer.

And I'm even more impressed that she didn't try to wring the sob story out on TV. (NOTE TO AI: You do NOT need to push the sob story. Really. NOTE TO FUTURE CONTESTANTS: We just may like you better if you don't push the sob story yourself. See? It can be done!)

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Friday, August 07, 2009 - 1:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
During her junior year in high school Jeanine had Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. She had two surgeries and radiation treatment everyday during last summer.

Ahnicka
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08-08-2007

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Thanks Mark and Costa for the answers regarding Adam Shankman and Mary!

Costa, I'm so with you on that, leave the sob stories off the show!

Does anyone know why we never saw Kayla's mom, only her grandparents? I know they did a bit of a semi-sob story with her (or maybe it was just the grandpa sobbing, LOL), but I don't exactly recall what, and it dawned on me last night that we never see her mom. I might have missed that info on the 1st episode.

Ahnicka
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08-08-2007

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Sorry for the typo, I meant thank you Mack, not "Mark."

Costacat
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Friday, August 07, 2009 - 3:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I dunno Ahnicka. I was wondering where her mother was, too. We never even heard anything about her. The sob story was the grandfather, who apparently cried any time his granddaughter was on stage! :-)

Stormie
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03-01-2007

Friday, August 07, 2009 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stormie a private message Print Post    
I found some clips with Mary and Nigel. I'm pretty sure it's from last season. Nigel is in the second clip; it's mostly kids tap dancing, but I can't remember what group they are with--they're great:

Mary Murphy Dmitry Chaplin Samba Finale 2008 SYTYCD

Nigel Lythgoe top 4 show SYTYCD 2008

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, August 07, 2009 - 5:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Ahnicka, if you remember, the week that Janette went home was the same week that Melissa and Ade danced the Breast Cancer dance. I think it was that choreography (plus the judges's reaction to it) that kept Melissa in the competition and sent Janette home that week. I think Melissa would have gone home that week had she not had that dance.

Also remember that Nigel is an Executive Producer, not just a judge. Just because he knew the winner doesn't mean the rest of the judges knew. I seriously doubt the rest of the judges knew the winner ahead of time. Step away from the conspiracy theories. There are laws controlling these things, especially when a cash prize is at stake.