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Learn more- The spotlights were burning bright and host Cat Deeley cranked up the drama, which meant that in just 119 minutes we'd know who won the sixth season of "So You Think You Can Dance" and would walk away with $250,000.
Judges' choices: In a new twist on memory lane, the six-judge panel was asked to request encore performances of their favorite dances of the season.
Lil C asked to see the group hip-hop routine from Legacy, Russell and Kevin. Adam Shankman wanted to see the magic that was created by choreographer Sonya Tayeh and dancer Ellenore, who was paired with Jakob in what Adam called his favorite routine.
Nigel asked for a replay of the group tap routine performed by Bianca, Peter and Phillips. Mary put a little surprise into the format by asking Ashleigh and Ryan to perform a jive they choreographed on their own.
Be our guest: Leona Lewis, who might actually be contractually obligated to appear on every reality show, stopped by to perform her new song from the movie, "Avatar," "I See You." The Groovaloos, who are starring in their own show in New York, also performed.
Later, Adam Lambert came to the stage to perform his new single, "What Do You Want From Me?" He behaved himself.
After the Top 3 were announced, Mary J. Blige paid a visit to perform her single, "I Am."
For the final guest performance of the night, Jennifer Lopez did "Louboutins," and managed to stay on her feet. She was flanked by her favorite female dancers from this season of "So You Think You Can Dance," as well as her favorites from past seasons.
Back to the judges' picks: Nigel got another pick, which must be the privilege of the executive producer, and decided to ask Kathryn and Jakob to redo their contemporary routine from Tuesday night.
Tyce DiOrio wanted to see some Bollywood action again, asking Mollee and Nathan to perform their Bollywood routine.
Later, Adam asked to see Ellenore and Legacy revisit their Travis Wall contemporary routine. Debbie Allen finally got a chance to make a choice, and opted for Noelle and Russell's African jazz routine. Because Russell was injured, a taped version of the original routine was shown.
Lil C asked to see Ariana, Channing, Jakob and Nathan's group contemporary routine. Mary got another chance to make a choice, and asked for an encore of Tuesday night's hip hop routine by Kathryn and Russell. But what she got was another recording of the original because of Russell's injury.
For the final visit down memory lane, Nigel asked to see the first group routine performed by the Top 20, choreographed by Wade Robson.
To the results: In a bizarre moment of live TV, Cat's microphone cut out when she called for the Top 6 dancers to come onto the stage. There was an awkward moment of silence and no one came onto the stage. Then, three dancers walked to center stage, and when the remaining three dancers came out, Russell was in tears as he was helped on stage by Ryan. Russell said he'd "messed up" his leg." Cat wanted him to see a medic immediately, but first she had to reveal the first dancer who was out of the running for the title. It was Ryan.
For the next round of results, Russell was sitting on a stool. Cat announced that the fifth-place dancer was Ashleigh. That meant the married couple was knocked off right off the bat.
Finishing in fourth place this season was Ellenore. That left Jakob, Kathryn and Russell in the Top 3 and waiting to see which of them was going to leave with $250,000.
Cat announced that the dancer in third place was Kathryn, which left Russell and Jakob in the running for the title.
Before the final result was announced, Nigel said, "The true winners tonight are this program, dance, and America." He said America supported "a truly polished diamond" in Jakob, "and an unpolished diamond" in Russell. He said that regardless of the result, both dancers should be proud.
Finally, Cat announced that "America's favorite dancer is ... Russell."
Russell suddenly seemed unencumbered by his injury as he stormed around the stage in celebration. He thanked God, his family, his girlfriend and brought Kevin up on stage to rejoice with him.
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