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‘So You Think You Can Dance’: Maci leaves judges awestruck, fans call audition 'spectacular'

'Her dancing is beyond incredible and her heart to make a difference is inspirational,' said a viewer

The wait comes to an end as the fan-favorite Emmy awards winning show 'So You Think You Can Dance' is finally back on Fox with Season 17.
 
Interestingly, the all-new judging panel has added a zing of freshness into the show with names like Stephen Twitch Boss, Matthew Morrison, and Jojo Siwa as judges. Cat Deeley will step in as the host for this season too.

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We would be seeing all contestants being pitted against each other competing in various different dance styles in order to make their way into the show and this journey is going to be interesting.

As Season 17 begins let's take a look at a pair of interesting contestants on the show and how they fared.

Maci Montes

Aged 19, Maci Montes from Los Angeles surely impressed everyone as she gave most brilliant performance by doing contemporary dance style that literally surprised audiences. Judges really loved her unique movements throughout the performance and surely her dance erupted goosebumps on everyone. She also got the nod from all three of them and won a direct entry into the next choreography round. She opened up about her struggles with mental health and her mental health journey story really moved the judges who got emotional as well.
 
Meanwhile, fans on Twitter have been rooting and applauding her for the performance and appreciating judge’s decision of selecting her in the show.

Below are some of the fan tweets rooting for Maci Montes’ extraordinary dance performance in the show and also praised her mental health journey as well. A fan wrote, "@6LACK This young girl (19) Maci dance was so captivating to your song One Way and her story with Mental Health is so real. #SYTYCD". Another fan wrote, "I remember meeting and training with Maci back in LA. Her dancing is beyond incredible and her heart to make a difference is inspirational. So proud of Maci for sharing her talent and story on #SYTYCD! Can't wait to see what's next for her". Another fan adds, "Maci, you sweet sweet soul i am so excited to hear and see more of your stories we need more people like you in the community.  #SYTYCD". Another fan wrote, "That last one has me crying still. All I have to say is Maci, Thank you I truly needed this #SYTYCD". Another user wrote, "Maci Montes, however, made the whole hour worth it. Holy WOW was she spectacular. I didn’t even need the bio piece. Her style was out of this world. #SYTYCD". A fan also wrote, "YO When that first beat hit and Maci moved I felt that! Anyone else? #SYTYCD #SoYouThinkYouCanDance".