So You Think You Can Dance said “Hello” to the top four dancers heading into the finale Thursday night. Brandon, Kayla, Evan and Jeanine will compete next week for the title of America’s Favorite Dancer.  So what happened with two of the more exceptional dancers?  Gone, gone, gone – and Executive Producer, Nigel Lythgoe and choreographer, Lil’ C,  are stumped as to why both Ade and Melissa were given the boot Thursday night.

But Dance judge, Mary Murphy knows that going home at this point really doesn’t matter.  It’s obvious to her the top 20 dancers are in the cat-bird seat when it comes to their post SYTYCD careers.

They’re all anticipating the finale next week and though Lythgoe says anyone could win, the remaining contestants better hit the floor running and bring their A-game.

Click onto video for full reactions to Thursday’s eliminations from Nigel Lythgoe, Lil’ C and Mary Murphy.

From left to right the top four heading into the SYTYCD finale, Kayla, Brandon, Jeanine, Evan. Photo: Kelsey McNeal, Courtesy: Fox