So You Think You Can Dance 2024 Finale Recap: Season 18 Winner Revealed! (Videos)

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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: L-R: Finalists Dakayla, Anthony and Madison with host Cat Deeley CR: Tom Griscom/FOX.

Three dancers remain and one is about to be crowned the Season 18 winner of So You Think You Can Dance!

The Top 10 join Dakayla, Anthony and Madison to open the show.

The Top 3 will do a duet with a fellow Season 18 alum.

Madison with Braylon – Duet

Madison is such a natural in this Jazz Funk style. It always looks effortless. The routine had a bit of a lull in the middle.

JoJo compliments her versatility and says this routine took all of her and put it in one piece. Makes calls her amazing and says she’s ready for every job. Allison says she’s the most consistent dancer and she always shows up and shows out.

Anthony with Mariyah – Duet

Anthony is also such a natural. He’s entrancing. He never misses a beat.

Maks says his emotional connection with Mariyah was incredible and he’s ready to get hired right now. JoJo compliments his flips. Allison says it was up his alley and he’s someone people are going to fall in love with.

Dakayla with Easton – Duet

Insanely unique Contemporary routine that they both perfected. So flexible and fluid.

Allison says she’s in awe of her and she makes people feel something. JoJo is speechless, then says she’s insanely proud of her. Maks says she’s passionate, soft and emotional, she exposed herself and it looks amazing on her.

The Top 10 do a group performance to “Unwritten,” sung by Natasha Bedingfield.

The top 2 are… Anthony and Dakayla.

Anthony – Solo

Anthony always adds unique moves to his solos. So many flips and also so much emotion in this one.

JoJo says he’s so special and he has the potential to be the best of the best. Allison says her favorite thing is that every solo has been so different. Maks says he’s the most honest performer.

Dakayla – Solo

She’s so flexible and fluid. Got a bit lull-y at times though compared to Anthony’s.

Maks says she found confidence during her journey. Allison calls it crazy. JoJo says she’s shocked with how far she’s come from day one.

The winner is… Anthony!

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