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So You Think You Can Dance Winner Is Sabra Johnson

August 16, 2007 09:06:18 by Joe Blackmon

Sabrajohnson_winsOn the So You Think You Can Dance finale results show, Cat Deeley
revealed that a record-breaking sixteen million votes had been cast for
the top four.  The top twenty finalists and all the season’s judges
returned to take part in the finale.  Also, Adam Shankman and Paula
Abdul were in the audience.

Judge Nigel Lythgoe tied up a loose end involving Claire Callaway.  Claire had twisted her ankle during last season’s Vegas auditions, and Lythgoe had invited her to return this year in the Vegas round.  Lythgoe revealed that the reason that she had not returned was that she was having a baby, and the camera cut to a shot of Claire and her baby in the audience. 

After a recap of the season, the top twenty performed a group dance of “The Loiness Hunt” from The Lion King.  Lauren Gottlieb and Pasha Kovalev danced to “Fuego” by Pitbull.  Brandon Norris clogged to “The Way I Are” by Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson & D.O.E. 

Jaimie Goodwin and Hok Konishi danced to “The Chairman’s Waltz” from the Memoirs Of A Geisha soundtrack.  Sabra Johnson and Dominic Sandoval danced to “Make It Work” by Ne-Yo.  Neil Haskell and Sara Von Gillern danced to “Knock On Wood” by Rachel Stevens.  Bryan Gaynor danced to “Ain’t No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera.  The top eight finalists danced to “Get Up” by Ciara. 

Lacey Schwimmer and Danny Tidwell danced to “Hip Hip Chin Chin” by Club Des Belugas.  After they finished dancing, Cat Deeley revealed that Lacey Schwimmer had been eliminated from the competition.  Nicole Scherzinger sang her single “Whatever You Like.” 

Sara Von Gillern and Pasha Kovalev danced to “Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim.  Anya Garnis and Danny Tidwell danced to “It Had To Be You” by Brian Evans.  Sara Von Gillern and Jesus Solorio danced to “Cabaret Hoover” from The Triplets Of Belleville soundtrack. 

Sabra Johson and Neil Haskell danced to “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” by the Eurythmics.  After they finished dancing, Cat Deeley revealed that Neil Haskell had been eliminated from the competition. 

The top eight finalists danced to “The Moment I Said It” by Imogen Heap.  Computer animated versions of Nigel Lytghoe and Cat Deeley danced together.  Ryan Cabrera sang “I Will Remember You.”  Lacey Schwimmer and Neil Haskell danced to “Time” by Billy Porter. 

The final two of Sabra Johnson and Danny Tidwell joined Cat Deeley on center stage.  Cat Deeley revealed that the winner of So You Think You Can Dance was Sabra Johnson.  In addition to the title of America’s favorite dancer, Sabra Johnson also won a quarter of a million dollars.

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83 Responses to “So You Think You Can Dance Winner Is Sabra Johnson”

  1. hello Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 9:11 pm

    who is adam shankman??

  2. Anonymous Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
  3. izzitme? Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 9:16 pm

    Ya-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a!

  4. Team Sabra Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 9:26 pm

    Congratulations Sabra! Wooo!

    And it was awesome to Sara out on the floor so much tonight!!

  5. ok Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 9:26 pm

    ok so what will happen with sabra now? what will she get out of winning this? my guess is that she will be forgotten within a week and never heard of again (except among dance people). btw it was nice seing paula abdul, havent seen her on tv for at least.. a week. i think she needs to choreograph for this show next year

  6. Dee Hughes Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 9:27 pm

    I tried voting for the full two hours for Danny after the show Wed. At first every few seconds and then every minute or so. Never stopped trying… and never got anything but a busy signal.
    I think all the dancers were worthy of the win… I just prefered Danny but could not get through to vote for him. Then, after two hours, voting ended… what I do not understand is how one can seriously believe the results!!!!!

  7. Vipasha Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 9:40 pm

    woooooottttttttttttttt !!!!!! sabra won !!! and she’s the first girl to win this competition !! woottttttt ! go sabra

  8. Maisie Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 9:51 pm

    To team Sabra: At least she gets a quarter of a million out of it.

  9. Fob Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 9:52 pm

    NOOOOO!!!!!! i wanted lacey
    o well….nice season this shows been great much better than american idol anyways…=P

  10. Sha Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:02 pm

    I give congratulations to Sabre, she had passion and the fact she had only been dancing for 4 years is commendable. She was truly 2nd best. Perhaps she was the best for next year, BUT DANNY WAS UNDENIABLE THE BEST THIS YEAR!!!!!! To that fact I am not happy with the show for their attack on Danny from the beginning, starting with Shane whose talent as a choreographer was proven to be lacking (that was the opinion of all 20 people I watched with, we don’t think Shane knows much about hip hop based on the dances he choreographed), and all the other judges who mistook Danny’s confidence for arrogance, there is a huge difference between the two and a true talented performer is always supposed to be confident. Again I am happy for Sabre, but not enough to tune in to the show next season, I don’t have time for the frustration of seeing such talent not respected. However, through American Idol, we have all seen that regardless of the winners chosen (whether fair or not) the true winner always flourishes and takes the spotlight.

  11. deejaygee Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:03 pm

    Congratulations Sabra! You were the ultimate professional even with only 4 years of dance school. That proves that you are a natural and that you were born to be a WINNER! Thank you for being on the show. I loved every minute watching you. You were absolutely fantastic. I loved Danny too, I voted over 200 times for the both of you. So I know that the votes were counted properly. You both ROCKED!

  12. dissappointed01 Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:06 pm

    I have one tip to Sabra, spend the quarter mil on dance lessons… your foot work is horrid… She’s cute, and she’s ok, but she’s not great, the other three were great, I was highly disappointed to see her in the top 4 and even more for her to win… if you wanted a girl to win it should have been Lacey…what did people see in her, she just wasn’t my cup of tea… she has no depth to her dancing

  13. Princess Ta-Ta Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:08 pm

    YOU GO GURL!!!

  14. Anonymous Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:09 pm

    YOU GO GURL!!

  15. maggie Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:09 pm

    Sabra deserved the win, but I was kinda keen on Neil, too. Danny was awesome, however, I think Neil edged him out with his originality - Danny was perhaps too smooth. In my opinion Lacey was not in the running. Way to go Sabra!

  16. MS B Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:15 pm

    go sab…am so happy for u. Danny u were awesome, like everyone said u have a bright future ahead. ENJOY YR HARDWORK GUYS….LOVE U

  17. giroux32227 Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:29 pm

    YESSSSS!!!!! Sabra WON!!!! Couldn’t watch the whole thing sorry Big Brother was on at the same time. Good luck to her and all the dancers

  18. Sharon Davis Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:34 pm

    Congrats to Sabra. I too voted every week for the 2+hours until the numbers were taken offline. I only voted for two dancers Pasha and Danny

  19. dewayne Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:36 pm

    Come guys Danny talent shine above and beyound everyone else on this season as well as the 1st 2 season. Danny was awsum. but i knew sabra would win after it got down to the final 4. Even with Nigel saying I would perfer a girl to win this season said it all. Just like american idol i think the voiting is fixed. Take Taylor for instance OMG he was awful and where is he now. under a rock and jordon ok she was cute and good sign. But Melinda was off da chain. So GO Danny i’m sure you’ll be seen more often then any other on the show this season

  20. rnjulie Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:37 pm

    are you kidding me….what a fix….she did not even belong in the top 10…..they wanted a black female to win….not the best dancer

  21. stahj Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:44 pm

    lol at FoB.. i cant even say how stupid that comment was.. but I guess because you and 20 other people think Shane is lacking, he must be! and it wasnt that his talent wasnt respected, not one instance went by that came about. even if it was confidence, there was way too much of it. not one of the other 59 dancers in the past had that attitude.

  22. Rodney Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:45 pm

    Go Sabra,
    We all love you!

  23. Rodney Wright Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:47 pm

    Love you Sabra. You’re HOT!

  24. Rico Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:53 pm

    I am pleased to see that a qualified bi-racial person or minority took the title and that would encourage other people of color to try out and know they have a real chance at winning! However, Danny, yes Danny, and only Danny, and of course Danny was the BEST DANCER, way above the others…I guess I can live with Sabre being the Favorite Dancer, but there is no question that Danny, the 1st Runner-up like his brother last year Travis, who was also the 1st runner up was without question the BEST DANCER in “Do You Think You Can Dance” history, he will be the Ben Vereen of his generation. How unforunate that Danny & Sabre only danced together only once during this competition.

  25. Tara Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 10:58 pm

    I really wanted Danny to win…I like Sabra too, but I thought Danny had much more talent. I never was a big fan of Lacey even though Benji was my favorite last year. Neil was just cute, so I think that’s the only reason he was in the top 4.

  26. Anonymous Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 11:01 pm

    Team DANNY & LACHEy…BUt congrates short stuff

  27. MAXINE Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 11:06 pm

    DANNY WAS SUCH A GREAT GREAT DANCER. HE MADE ME WANT TO LEARN TO DANCE. SO I THINK EVERYTHING WAS FIXED I AM GLAD LACEY DID NOT WIN SHE IS TOO MUCH AT TIMES

  28. sweetpuzzle Says:
    August 16th, 2007 at 11:10 pm

    COME ON….SABRA WON!!!!YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME….SHE WAS AWFUL…ONLY DANCING FOR 4 YEARS????AREN’T YOU SUPPOSE TO VOTE FOR THE BEST DANCER?????
    HOW ABOUT ALL THE MANY YEARS THAT DANNY AND LACEY HAD PUT IN?? FOR NOTHING???TELL SABRA TO GET HER TEETH FIXED, HAVE A NOSE JOB, GET SOME BREAST IMPLANTS AND A NEW HAIRDO AND THEN, MAYBE, THEN SHE WILL HAVE SOME MONEY LEFT OVER FOR A DANCE LESSON FROM DANNY OR LACEY….PAY THEM TO TEACH HER HOW TO DO IT!!!!!!I AM SHOCKED AND DISAPPOINTED WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC FOR MAKING A BIG BAD DECISION….DID THEY FEEL SORRY FOR HER BECAUSE SHE ONLY HAS HAD 4 YEARS OF TRAINING???/COME ON!!!!!

  29. Annie Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 12:04 am

    Keep in mind, people, that they call it America’s FAVORITE dancer, not best… because, of course, if it was America’s best dancer, Danny definitely would have won.

    With that said, I’m happy for Sabra. At this point I had NO idea who was going to win, so I would’ve been happy for anyone. =)

  30. Phoenix Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 12:14 am

    I like Danny. I’m so disappointed that he didn’t win. He deserves the best. I like his personality and his smile. He is the greatest dancer and I have no doubt that he would have a bright future in whatever he is doing.

    Good luck, Danny!!

  31. Jonnie Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 12:19 am

    Nice Job, Sabre. You’re awesome. God has a master plan.. you’ve changed my life throuch dancing…
    always love and support from CCC,(in Boise)

    Thank you for being the favorite…
    God Bless,
    Jonnie

  32. sarah Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 12:29 am

    yesss. sabra was the best, and she totally deseved the title*
    she won fair and square. the voting is NOT FIXED. you are jealous she kicked everyone’s butt!! ha ha

  33. Anonymous Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 1:03 am

    you guys are idiots, you vote for your favourite, not whose the best, they’re all unique, ask danny to do head spins then call him best. All of them are extremely talent. I know most of you are contemporary dancers and you guys have the biggest ego and discriminating personalitys. Unlike these other dancers that are open minded to other dance styles. Sabra show’d love on stage and truly deserved it.

  34. XXX Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 1:08 am

    I love you Sabra!!!! Don’t listen to all these fools! You are an awesome dancer! Woohoo!!! I’m sooo happy you won! You have inspired me to start dancing at 16.

  35. anon Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 1:49 am

    I’m happy for Sabra! She has the fire, passion, talent and personality - and only 4 years of training, wow!
    I think people need to keep in mind that this is America’s FAVORITE dancer, not best dancer - therefore, other factors like personality, stage presence, your ability to touch the audiences’ hearts through dancing, etc are also taken into account.
    Danny is no doubt the best technical dance and I know that he will have such a bright future.
    Congrads Sabra!

  36. parasvati Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 3:43 am

    No way was Sabre the best. No friggin way. You all know it, I know it, the judges know it, the world knows it. Lacey and Danny were head and shoulders above the rest. Their strength, consistency, pure wild talent, fire and ‘it’ quality could not, can not, will not be denied. That’s it. That’s all. Lacey or Danny should have won.

  37. chanise williams Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 5:46 am

    Yay sabra won she totally deserved it danny wazz the best dance so between them I wazz happy it came out the way it did……sabra danced with passion somethin danny lacked at times……. they will both go far though

  38. LeeLee Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 6:58 am

    There will always be people who cry foul when their favorite doesn’t win but I think Sabra won America over and I’m thrilled she won–she deserves it. There’s so many things other than technique that come into play to give access to non-dancers watching the show. Versatility, personality, star-quality, humility, passion, it all plays a role in a competition like this and rightfully so. When you combine those things, I think Sabra legitimately comes out on top. The top 4 were excellent but Lacey putting a little too much out there too early and Neil and Danny not putting enough out there early enough did them in with the voting. But they’re all winners, all of their talents were acknowledged and praised and I take heart in that no matter what the fans say, those dancers were all happy for each other. I can’t imagine that any of them feel robbed given how much they all liked and respected each other.

  39. loab Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 7:28 am

    i’m happy for sabra.she’s a good dancer and natural,unlike w/ lacey,she’s too confident and trying hard.

  40. grandma of 10 Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 7:30 am

    I really feel that Nygel’s comment about picking a girl was the deciding factor. I tried the two hours to vote for Danny and never got through, so I now wonder how many votes he didn’t get because of this problem. He was absolutely great, and I hope to see him dance again. However, congratulations to Sabra..

  41. Jayne Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 7:34 am

    That person (a guy) that said they wanted a “Black” female to win - please - stop being a racist. The show is about the “Favorite” dancer and obviously she danced well enough and people liked her. Sabra appreciates the win - you can tell by how she was surprised to do so. Danny is an excellent dancer, the better dancer by far and he is better than flirtatious Lacey. Danny should have won for being so technically correct, but he wasn’t the favorite, but he was the second favorite. Danny will work and become very successful in his career. Unfortunately, these people don’t get a “label” but perhaps they will get a contract to dance some where, we may never see them unless they end up in a movie or on a TV show. With Sabra waiting on tables to pay for classes, sleeping on coaches, she really needed the money. So blessings to her, as well as the other top ten - they will all get jobs for sure. Great Show better than last year. Twice as good as American Idol.

  42. Maveriiick Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 7:56 am

    Reading a lot of post and forums, it makes me laugh that people criticize Sabra and praise Danny as the better dancer. In reality Sabra was capable of performing any type of genre with skill and precision. Danny is an incredible dancer, but when he attempted certain genres (like Hip Hop), he did not come up to the same level of performance. His forte can easily be seen in Ballet and Modern, But Sabra always came out with flair regardless of dance-style. Good for you Sabra, You were my Number one and you proved me right!!!!

  43. nikardi Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 9:31 am

    YaAAAAAAAAAAAAy sabra won
    im so happy
    ive been voting for her since the beginning
    im so glad lacey and neil werent in the top two
    they were horrible
    i think pasha should have been in the top for instead of neil
    anyway i would have been happy if either danny or sabra won!
    so congrats sabra! and danny i you have a great dancing future ahead of you!

  44. Jaimie Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 9:43 am

    i’m glad to see i’m not the only one who thought lacey didnt deserve to make it that far. she belongs in vegas. but i guess she only used her sexiness to con the audience into voting for her. oh well…anyways i’v been hoping for Sabra since the begining. she worked hardest and deserves everything she got!!!

    p.s. of course being from buffalo i hoped to see neil take the win but…good job neil!!!

  45. angela Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 10:00 am

    Loved the end results. Loved the final two, and final four. Loved the idea that Sarah and Pashya could hold their own, in terms of woning some of the incredibly entertaining performances for season 3. Loved the inclusion of Hok, Jesus, Anya and Shauna into the tour (what happened to Cedric?). Would love to see Anya and Pashya dance together, cos those guys, considering their formal backgrounds in ballroom/Latin styles, could really bring up the heat in other styles. This was really well judged and enjoyed compared to other talent contests. American Idol, needs to develop a protection scheme like this show, that ensures contestants with the best potential, remain in the competition. Nigel and the judges and I am sure the choreographers, keep the talents high, always loved the constructive criticism, that kept contestants yearing for more success.

  46. NYCCOLE Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 10:49 am

    I CANT BELEIVE SABRA WON. WHO DID HAVE TO SLEEP WITH TO WIN THE TITLE. SHE CANT DANCE, AND HER HAIR IS A MESS. IT LOOK A BUSH THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE BY THE MORNING SUN. THE COMPETION WAS TRULY FIXED, HOW DARE YOU ALLOW HER TO WIN OVER DANNY OR LACEY. SHE WILL TRULY BE FORGOTTEN IN THE EYES OF AMERICA. I WILL NEVER EVER WATCH ANOTHER SESSION OF SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

  47. edward Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 11:14 am

    well sabra’s hair was a mess! how did she win?? good lord

  48. Belle Book Says:
    August 17th, 2007 at 11:44 am

    Although I have to agree that Danny is technically better than Sabra, the show&