Just A Few Hours Ago. Thursday in Kodak Theater in Hollywood. Jeanine was crowned as America's Favorite Dancer. Yesterday wednesday, America have only 2 hours to vote and in SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE history over 21.6 million votes came out. and just this thursday night. Jeanine is the winner.Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer of "So You Think You Can Dance," predicted the finale would come down to Jeanine Mason or Brandon Bryant, both 19, whose strength and solos wowed the judges time and time again. He was right: Mason beat Bryant Thursday.
Wednesday's episode of "So You Think You Can Dance" closed with the pasodoble, a dance that mimics the moves of a matador and his cape. It was a fitting way to conclude a season that started with 20 dancers and ended with four who competed to become America's favorite dancer.
After the season's contestants reunited to perform a number from "The Wiz" and the judges' favorite routines, host Cat Deeley announced the first results from the 21.6 million votes called in by viewers Wednesday night.
Kayla Radomski was the first to go. Praised for her flawless technique, she never connected with the audience. Next to get cut: Evan Kasprzak, whose boyish charm made him a fan favorite early on. But the judges often criticized his skills and lack of improvement.
In the end, Mason -- whose wide smile and seductive moves often brought the crowd to their feet -- beat out Bryant, arguably the strongest male dancer both physically and technically. As only the second female to win the title in five seasons on Fox, Mason takes away $250,000 and a huge leap toward a brilliant career.
