"Keaton got robbed": Fans criticize the series claiming the So You Think You Can Dance finalist deserved to win × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout SK POP Feature Keaton got robbed Fans condemn the series claiming the So You Think You Can Dance finalist deserved to win By Rachel Windsor Modified 11 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Keaton (Image via Instagram/@keaton_kermode) Fox's So You Think You Can Dance returned for its Season 17 grand finale on Wednesday night. After weeks of competing against one another, practicing various routines and performing for the judges and studio audience, it all boiled to this week's performances. The two contestants who made it to the finale were Alexis and Keaton. Kim Salomon@kimpromoGreat season. Loved both Alexis and Keaton but don’t limit it to audience voting. Keaton should have won! #SYTYCD2Great season. Loved both Alexis and Keaton but don’t limit it to audience voting. Keaton should have won! #SYTYCD One out of the two finalists was crowned America's favorite dancer and walked away not only with the title, but a massive cash prize of $100,000. The series opened up the grand finale with a group performance by the former contestants from this season of So You Think You Can Dance alongside the judges, Leah Remini, JoJo Siwa and tWitch. For the grand finale, the two finalists, Alexis and Keaton had to perform five routines each. They had to perform a group routine, a solo, performances with each other, performances with a former partner of their choice, and a performance with an All-Star. Once their performances were done and dusted, the judges gave their remarks. Based off the judge's remarks, the final decision was left up to the studio audience. After witnessing both Alexis and Keaton's performances, they voted for their favorite dancer of the night. The contestant with the highest vote was crowned the winner. So You Think You Can Dance@DANCEonFOXAlexis and Keaton started the season as partners so to see them on stage together for one final performance has us feeling extremely mushy. ? #SYTYCDChoreography by: @BrianfriedmanTune in now on @foxtv.6714Alexis and Keaton started the season as partners so to see them on stage together for one final performance has us feeling extremely mushy. ? #SYTYCDChoreography by: @BrianfriedmanTune in now on @foxtv. https://t.co/ndgBmp1QEK While the fans loved both Keaton and Alexi's performances, ultimately, Alexis was crowned the season winner after she received the highest number of votes from the studio audience. The So You Think You Can Dance star also created history as the first female ballroom dancer to bag the title in the competition. Although many fans were happy with her win and congratulated her, there were fans who claimed that Keaton was robbed of the title. Viewers took to social media to share their opinions on the verdict. Fans slam the series claiming that Keaton deserved to win So You Think You Can Dance Season 17 Taking to Twitter, fans shared that Keaton was robbed of his chances of winning the title. Some fans also added that although Alexis was an equally good dancer, ultimately, Keaton deserved to win the series. RW@sunnylagirlKeaton should have won. Never in the bottom and always giving 1000 #ROBBED #SYTYCDKeaton should have won. Never in the bottom and always giving 1000 #ROBBED #SYTYCD Carter (VC22)@ViralC22Keaton got robbed ngl. Def should have won #SYTYCD21Keaton got robbed ngl. Def should have won #SYTYCD ((( AJ Feuerman )))@ajfeuermanI hate to be petty but I'm gonna be petty. KEATON WAS ROBBED! #SYTYCD This whole season, BTW, a total let down. Sigh. Bring back @dizzyfeet.I hate to be petty but I'm gonna be petty. KEATON WAS ROBBED! #SYTYCD This whole season, BTW, a total let down. Sigh. Bring back @dizzyfeet. Kelly@lsukelly_Love how the #SYTYCD fandom overwhelmingly agrees Keaton was robbed. He's truly America's Favorite Dancer, and with charisma for days, he'll surely have a great career in dance and showbiz. I'm glad he won't be remembered as the "winner" of the worst season in the show's history.91Love how the #SYTYCD fandom overwhelmingly agrees Keaton was robbed. He's truly America's Favorite Dancer, and with charisma for days, he'll surely have a great career in dance and showbiz. I'm glad he won't be remembered as the "winner" of the worst season in the show's history. whyyousoquiet@_whyyousoquiet#SYTYCD Alexis was the audience’s favorite dancer NOT Americas! This was a trash season - from the judges (except Twitch) to the voting. Keaton was robbed I hope they have enough money next year so AMERICA can vote! #justiceforkeaton7#SYTYCD Alexis was the audience’s favorite dancer NOT Americas! This was a trash season - from the judges (except Twitch) to the voting. Keaton was robbed I hope they have enough money next year so AMERICA can vote! #justiceforkeaton @lpaz93KEATON WAS ROBBED #SYTYCD92KEATON WAS ROBBED #SYTYCD kristy in VA @vakrysKeaton was robbed! #SYTYCD3Keaton was robbed! #SYTYCD Michelle68@Bengalsfangirl#SYTYCD Keaton got robbed.2#SYTYCD Keaton got robbed. Keisha Dupree@xstarsgoblue25xKeaton was robbed. He was never in the bottom all season. ... Alexis was just this episode's favorite dancer, not America's. #sytycd191Keaton was robbed. He was never in the bottom all season. ... Alexis was just this episode's favorite dancer, not America's. #sytycd Kendra@kmoney223Keaton was robbed #sytycd1Keaton was robbed #sytycd lyss yunho bandana@lunaryuniverseoh hell no #sytycd keaton was ROBBED and deserved that win. he brought presence and versatility to the stage whereas alexis was incredible, sure, but she felt stagnant the whole time. keaton was what the show was supposed to be about, and if america could vote, he would have won.252oh hell no #sytycd keaton was ROBBED and deserved that win. he brought presence and versatility to the stage whereas alexis was incredible, sure, but she felt stagnant the whole time. keaton was what the show was supposed to be about, and if america could vote, he would have won. Sara Michelle@sarambcraftI don’t hate Alexis… I just don’t think it’s fair she has had all of this exposure on tour with #DWTS and Maks and Val.. like how is that fair? She’s had all of this success I feel like Keaton was robbed. #SYTYCD272I don’t hate Alexis… I just don’t think it’s fair she has had all of this exposure on tour with #DWTS and Maks and Val.. like how is that fair? She’s had all of this success I feel like Keaton was robbed. #SYTYCD Cam@ttuninteytwoKeaton got robbed #sytycd363Keaton got robbed #sytycd justine rafael @rustinejafael#SYTYCD keaton and anna’s piece alone should’ve gotten him the W tonight#SYTYCD keaton and anna’s piece alone should’ve gotten him the W tonight Kim Salomon@kimpromoGreat season. Loved both Alexis and Keaton but don’t limit it to audience voting. Keaton should have won! #SYTYCD2Great season. Loved both Alexis and Keaton but don’t limit it to audience voting. Keaton should have won! #SYTYCD Here s more information on Keaton s grand finale performance in So You Think You Can Dance Season 17 Keaton, just like Alexis, had to perform five routines during this week's grand finale. For his first performance with a former So You Think You Can Dance contestant, Keaton chose to perform a contemporary routine with Anna. The two also made their relationship known while practising. So You Think You Can Dance@DANCEonFOXLove on the brain Keaton on the brain #SYTYCDTune in now on @foxtv.8515Love on the brain Keaton on the brain #SYTYCDTune in now on @foxtv. https://t.co/XundAFlAaA Leah shared that they worked beautifully together during their routine. Keaton's next performance was with his All-Star partner. He performed a hip-hop routine with Lex Ishimoto. Keaton proved to be a versatile dancer despite not being a hip-hop dancer. For his solo performance, Keaton performed a contemporary routine and showcased a uniqueness in his steps. In his final performance with Alexis, he showed off his best moves with flowy movements. So You Think You Can Dance@DANCEonFOXSPOILER WARNINGAnd your #SYTYCD Season 17 winner is...19829SPOILER WARNINGAnd your #SYTYCD Season 17 winner is... https://t.co/WoXwV7cLy1 Despite Alexis bagging the season title, Keaton was happy for his co-finalist and congratulated her on her win. Alexis also shared that Keaton was the best friend and brother a girl could ask for. But, clearly, the fans think otherwise. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Vinay Agrawal × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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