This season showcased dance like never before. Evan brought broadway and Melissa brought ballet. Janette's departure was a major low for me. She should have been there until the end. For me, she was a more powerful dancer than the winner. Janette's performances were on point. Brandon was my pick to win though. He was the strongest dancer throughout. I did not appreciate remarks Mia Michaels made to him at the beginning of the season. Where was that coming from? Perhaps if the show were lookng for the best dancer as opposed to the "favorite" dancer America would have seen fit to give Brandon their vote. Then again, Black males winning back to back would have truly be an anomaly.

I'm glad Jeanne won. She is an awesome dancer. She is the same caliber dancer as Brandon. But they can't be compared as apples to apples, because they are male and female. Jeanine is the best female dancer and Brandon is the best male dancer. Male and female dancers are just different in their carriage, style, virtually everything. Jeanine grew as a dancer on the show, where as Brandon was just good all the time. While that is great, the audience, the voters like a story. Jeanine was the story.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thinks the kid crew wasn't that great and having them back for the finale just doesn't make sense to me. The dancing is a big mess. No more kids unless they are actually good, like really good - but then that would be scary like adolescent and baby beauty queens. OK, no kids on the show period.
Weird how easy it is to forget the first few dancers eliminated. I was reminded that Max's departure was too soon.
I agree with other posters that 1.) Jeanine gets to hold the title for a whole month? However, $250,000 is good compensation. 2.) Brandon didn't get to say anything after seeing his best "bits".
Lastly, I love Cat. Whenever she is on, I smile the entire time while she is speaking. It's weird. Best host on TV!

Robbed ! ... Brandon was robbed. My wife and I have watched all season. She wanted Kayla and I wanted Brandon (although I told her it would be Brandon / Jeanine in the end). Im just glad Evan didnt make the top 2. PS Ade and Jeanette left before their times top 5 should have been:

Brandon
Jeanine
Ade
Jeanette
Kayla

I have watched every episode for every season,. Brandon Hand down should have won not Jeannie, In every contest Brandon was brilliant and was commended on every performance especially noted his solo was the best in the entire history of the show commented Nigel, and his Pais Doble (WOW) not just he first time but even more spectacular in the finale (Tell me im wrong),. and the fact that not even a word was said to him after announcing AMERICAS choice ) i feel they got it wrong this time definately) when the thrid and forth runner ups got more air time not fair!!. I fell Nigel should consider Favorite Male and Favorite Female not just favortive dancer. Just a thought.!! The show is brillant and every year get better and better I will always remain a devout watcher. Well done to all that make do you think it can dance, All the choreographers I applaud as well!! thank you for all the entertainment for the last 5 years and the ones to come. Teddy Bonaros, NYC

I could barely contain my excitement when Kayla was eliminated. I'm glad that the voters saw through the favorites game that the judges were playing with her. I'm also glad that Evan finished ahead of her. "Perfection" doesn't trump personality and hard work in this competition, and that's a good thing. I'm glad that Jeanine won. She's an awesome competitor, and I was glad to see her outdance Kayla in that Mia Michaels piece from Wednesday night. I just hope that the choreographers are less selfish during Season 6, and remember to focus on the strengths of the dancers (like they used to).

When I realized it was basically them redancing the season, I skipped the first hour. Then rejoined , saw kayla go which was awesome I am glad little miss leg lift didnt win.

I dont understand why they brought the "rage" boys back? did they really truly get alot of feedback on them? I have a hard time believing that. So they have kids on the team, so what? I have seen kids that can dance and these cannot. Please dont bring them back again.

ALso glad to see Evan coming in third, while i love him, he isnt the best dancer by far.

GLAD Jeanine won, she totally deserved it, BUT i was sad to not see brandon get his little interview with Cat Deely, the runner up always gets the shaft in these things! and poor jeanine gets to hold the title for AN ENTIRE MONTH!

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I don't think they intend to do two seasons a year, only just this year. They're hoping SYTYCD can amass and retain enough of an audience to take it out of summer programming and into the more competitive fall season. If it's successful, it will be a fall-only season (Idol in the spring). If not, it'll probably return to the summer.

Any of the top 4 could have taken it, just depending on peoples tastes of who peaked at the right time.
I just hope by having it become a 2 season a year show doesn't water down the talent pool. But I suppose on the other hand those that don't make the top 20 cut have a quicker turn around to reaudition if they continue with a 2per year. Granted it's exponentially better than having 2 Idols a year as well anyone can be a singer when you sit down at a piece of software and arrange it. You can't arrange a dancer that way.