'So You Think You Can Dance': All The Winners

Pinterest Nick Lazzarini attends the NBC Universal 2012 Summer TCA press tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 25, 2012
Nick Lazzarini
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Nick Lazzarini

So You Think You Can Dance premiered its first season on July 20th, 2005 with Lauren Sanchez as the host. Nigel Lythgoe was the main judge (and still remains today) with Mary Murphy, Dan Karaty, Mia Michaels and Brian Friedman. Nick Lazzarini was crowned America's Favorite Dancer in 2005 with 37.7% of the votes. 

Pinterest Benji Schwimmer from "So You Think You Can Dance" arrives at the 8th Annual Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre on August 20, 2006
Benji Schwimmer
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Benji Schwimmer

The second season of SYTYCD aired on May 25th, 2006 with a new host this time, Cat Deely, who still remains the host today. Benji Schwimmer was announced as the season 2 winner receiving $100,000, a new hybrid SUV and a one-year contract in Celine Dion's Las Vegas show, "A New Day."