Event Recap: America's Best Dance Crew: JabbaWockeeZ take it

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By April MacIntyre Mar 28, 2008, 5:23 GMT

What a cool scene at the Sony Studios in Culver City; parking was to the rafters and the press was grouped backstage as we rubbed shoulders with the best hip hop dancers in the country. Randy Jackson - © Daniel Locke / PR Photos

Randy Jackson - © Daniel Locke / PR PhotosExecutive Producer Randy Jackson was warm, welcoming me and my MTV Reality TV accomplice, Michael Stailey from TVVerdict.com. Jackson grabbed JC Chasez for an impromptu photo opportunity.

Randy and JC

America voted: The San Diego JabbaWockeeZ beat Boston's Status Quo and took the prize. 38 Million votes were tallied.

Jabba TV!

After weeks of popping and locking, and generally defying all laws of physics, the winner of "Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew" had their moment in the Sun. Banner

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Host Mario Lopez introduced San Diego's JabbaWockeeZ and Boston's Status Quo. The three judges- JC Chasez, Lil' Mama and Shane Sparks all gave us their thoughts on the remaining groups, including highlight clips.

Shane Sparks

The dancers were put in regional super-groups to perform on the show.West Coast was representing with Fysh n Chicks, Kaba Modern and JabbaWockeeZ -dancing to "Tell Me When To Go" by E-40.

JabbaWockeeZ

The South had Enigma Dance Kru and Live in Color dancing to Lil Jon's "Get Low". All in an homage to Drumline. Phenomenal.

Backstage

My East Coast babies were next, ICONic and Status Quo -- dancing to a mix based on LL Cool J's "Phenomenon."

Break Sk8

The Mid-West had the super sweeties Break Sk8 and Femme 5 perform "Pop, Lock and Drop It" by Huey.

Break Sk8

The finale moment had JabbaWockeeZ and Status Quo in a step-off. Powerhouse stuff, we felt the vibrations backstage.

Craft Service

Now it's announcement time.

Backstage

After interminable minutes of building tension and audience sighs, it's finally announced that JabbaWockeeZ are the winners. Cue the screams and hollers. Mario Lopez does his Extra bit with the Jabbas

Mario Lopez does his "Extra" bit with the Jabbas

The guys are "blessed" and over the moon, and very complimentary to rivals Status Quo family and saying they, too, are America's Best Crew.

JabbawockeeZ

Show creator Randy Jackson saluted the talent.We waited till the audience was ushered out - then it was showtime as we went on the still-warm stage where the dancers just were to get our photo ops.

Backstage

Judge Lil Mama was a trip, she has an album coming out soon...

Lil' Mama

...and wants L'Oreal to send her a check. I'm not sure why.

DJ Rashida

DJ Rashida was a doll, and told me it was interesting to see the fan base for the JabbaWockeeZ grow week to week. And that secretly she was pulling for the JabbaWockeeZ all along but wasn't able to say so until tonight.

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NickMar 28th, 2008 - 06:06:22

I would've been happy with either Jabba or Kabba...they were definitely the two best!!! First biatches!!!

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kAbuki keekAiMar 28th, 2008 - 06:46:15

its all about Jabba Modern and Kabba WockeeZ... hope to see you guys somewhere dOwn thE roAd........... lolz! but why?

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Betsy - Akron, OhioMar 28th, 2008 - 11:39:17

I just wanted to say, I am 59 years old and I have truly enjoyed watching Americas Best Dance Crew. All of the groups performed magnificently and with total class. People might think it strange, that someone my age watched this show, but I realize that if more young people got involved in this sort of thing there would be less crime and drug use. I think it is a wonderful thing. Randy congratulations to you and your group, job well done. Thank you for the entertainment and giving young people a chance.

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JAbbawhateezMar 28th, 2008 - 12:48:14

yo Da only reason why statsus quo won da round b4 was cuz of votes.(they suck)Kabba Modern or Jabbawockeez whould have faced off instead. But im glad that Jabbawockeez won.

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brookelynnzooMar 28th, 2008 - 16:31:44

Finally America got it right!!!! Watchout for my neice B-Girl Jazzy Jade of the Rocksofresh Crew San Diego, and Future Shock San Diego. This little 10 year old B-Girl has so much talent it brings a tear to my eye. Not to many 10 year olds know about the world of hip hop nor do they appreciate music like her. You can hit her up on youtube...type B-girl Jazzyjade. Hopefully we'll see this star on the next season of dance crews!! -Respect_

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JazzlynMar 28th, 2008 - 17:00:51

I am 13 years old and i just want to say that i love the Jabbawockeez!! I've loved them ever since it came on. I had faith in them and I knew that they would win. I just love watchin that show.

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LondonMar 28th, 2008 - 17:05:04

I loved kabba modern!

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luciana cieriMar 28th, 2008 - 17:16:41

YEAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! OF COURSE THEY HAVE TO WIN, EVEN IF THE OTHER TEAMS WERW GOOD A 5 YEAR OLD COULD SEE THE DIFERENCE, U GUYS ARE THE BEST AND I WISH U BEST, AND I WILL ALWAYS BE A FAN OF U GUYS, AND I HOPE TO HERE, OR SEE U GUYS AGAIN SOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

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brittanyMar 28th, 2008 - 17:55:08

OMG i looooovvvveeee you guys! i swear u killed everytime you were on that stage!!!! i loved watching dance! :)

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nybitchMar 28th, 2008 - 18:03:06

I love kabba Modern, they killed everytime they performed, yeah that girl messed up once, but she is human. I agree Jabba should have faced off against Kabba and it would have been a real show down. If that was the case I would not have cared who won. I love Jabba and Kabba. They worked real hard and had real entertainment.

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