[1] Jeanine Mason was crowned America's Favorite Dancer on August 6, 2009, making her the second female to win the show.
[2] Open auditions for this season were held in the following locations: Judges: Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Mia Michaels, Lil' C, Adam Shankman, Debbie Allen.
Las Vegas week included the following rounds, with cuts made after each: Contestants are listed in reverse chronological order of elimination.
Judges: Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, Adam Shankman, Debbie Allen, Tyce Diorio, Lil' C, Mia Michaels ^1 The routine was originally performed by the top 14 finalists.
Lythgoe issued a formal apology letter later that week, stating that he regretted "poor word choices" and that he realized how his comments could be "misconstrued."
[10] Nigel had also announced that Phillip Chbeeb and Caitlin Kinney would also be going on the tour as swing dancers since they made it to the top 12 before being cut.