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So You Think You Can Dance Australia is back for a second season! For contestant bios, interviews and the latest news about the show, check TV WEEK's magazine and website regularly.

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Read our interview with host Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

Latest news: Congratulations to Talia, the winner of the second season of So You Think You Can Dance Australia! Read our interviews with Talia and runner-up Charlie after the grand finale.

Talia Fowler — WINNER!

Age: 18
Lives: Brisbane, Qld
Occupation: Dancer
Dance style: Ballet

Quote: "Being part of the Top 20 allows me to challenge myself unlike anything else in Australia."

Do you know Talia? Email us here to tell us about her!

Read our interview with Talia after the grand finale.

Charlie Bartley — RUNNER-UP!

Age: 19
Lives: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Student/retail assistant
Dance style: Hip-hop

Quote: "I am my biggest competitor; I just want to be better than my best each day."

Do you know Charlie? Email us here to tell us about him!

Read our interview with Charlie after the grand finale.

Amy Campbell

Age: 25
Lives: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Professional dancer
Dance style: Lyrical/contemporary

Quote: "My biggest strength as a performer is that I work really hard to get something right."

Do you know Amy? Email us here to tell us about her!

Ben Veitch

Age: 26
Lives: Gold Coast, Qld
Occupation: Dance teacher
Dance style: Jazz

Quote: "My strength is the passion I have for dance and I hope this comes across in my performances."

Do you know Ben? Email us here to tell us about him!

BJ Rorke — ELIMINATED

Age: 19
Lives: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Dancer/dance teacher/choreographer
Dance style: Contemporary/jazz/hip-hop

Quote: "I feel I'm ready for the challenge this year and I hope that my versatility makes me stand out from the other dancers."

Do you know BJ? Email us here to tell us about him!

Read our interview with BJ after his elimination.

Kat Risteska — ELIMINATED

Age: 18
Lives: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Dance teacher
Dance style: Hip-hop

Quote: "There is more behind my smile and my determination is endless."

Do you know Kat? Email us here to tell us about her!

Read our interview with Kat after her elimination.

Timomatic Omaji — ELIMINATED

Age: 21
Lives: Melbourne, Vic
Occupation: Dance teacher/singer/performer
Dance style: Hip-hop

Quote: "I believe I was born to entertain and perform."

Do you know Timomatic? Email us here to tell us about him!

Read our interview with Timomatic after his elimination.

Gianne Abbott — ELIMINATED

Age: 28
Lives: Brisbane, Qld
Occupation: Dance teacher/performer/choreographer
Dance style: Afro/samba/hip-hop

Quote: "I can't wait for the opportunity to learn so many styles of dance, I hope Australia likes me!"

Do you know Gianne? Email us here to tell us about her!

Read our interview with Gianne after her first elimination.

Gianne was brought back into the competition when Penny pulled out due to injury, but she was eliminated again the following week. Read our interview with Gianne after her second elimination.

Penny Higgs - QUIT

Age: 25
Lives: Melbourne, Vic
Occupation: Performer/dance teacher
Dance style: Jazz

Quote: "I can't help but be competitive with myself. I want to prove I can go further. I want to surprise people."

Do you know Penny? Email us here to tell us about her!

Penny was forced to pull out of the competition due to injury. Read our interview with Penny after she left the show.

Loredo Malcolm - ELIMINATED

Age: 24
Lives: Melbourne, Vic
Occupation: Profesional dancer/dance teacher
Dance style: Contemporary

Quote: "Making in to the Top 20 of SYTYCDA makes me feel like my dancing is appreciated, a feeling that I have strived for my whole life."

Do you know Loredo? Email us here to tell us about him!

Read our interview with Loredo after his elimination.

Lamb Iovine - ELIMINATED

Age: 24
Lives: Perth, WA
Occupation: Dance teacher/dancer
Dance style: Hip-hop

Quote: "My dance style is smooth and crisp, something that will hopefully make me stand out!"

Do you know Lamb? Email us here to tell us about her!

Read our interview with Lamb after her elimination.

Danny Golding - ELIMINATED

Age: 25
Lives: Broken Hill, NSW
Occupation: Professional dancer
Dance style: Contemporary

Quote: "I'm here for an adventure and a challenge and am eager for the opportunity to become more versatile as a dancer."

Do you know Danny? Email us here to tell us about him!

Read our interview with Danny after his elimination.

Damien Samuel - ELIMINATED

Age: 18
Lives: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Dance teacher
Dance style: Ballroom

Quote: "I love performing and can't wait to be able to dance on television in front of over a million people!"

Do you know Damien? Email us here to tell us about him!

Read our interview with Damien after his elimination.

Pania Taku - ELIMINATED

Age: 24
Lives: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Dance teacher
Dance style: Hip-hop

Quote: "I would love the opportunity to do what I love for a living — dance."

Do you know Pania? Email us here to tell us about her!

Read our interview with Pania after her elimination.

Chanelle Johnson - ELIMINATED

Age: 24
Lives: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Flight attendant for Qantas Link/dancer
Dance style: Lyrical contemporary

Quote: "Dancing isn't something I do, it's who I am."

Do you know Chanelle? Email us here to tell us about her!

Read our interview with Chanelle after her elimination.

Emmanuel Rodriguez - ELIMINATED

Age: 20
Lives: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Dance teacher/retail
Dance style: Hip-hop

Quote: "I'm glad I've got the chance to show Australia my passion for dance. To be able to showcase my moves on national television will be unreal."

Do you know Emmanuel? Email us here to tell us about him!

Read our interview with Emmanuel after his elimination.

Stephen Tannos - ELIMINATED

Age: 20
Lives: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Professional dancer/dance teacher
Dance style: Contemporary

Quote: "Dancing is an outlet for emotions, both good and bad."

Do you know Stephen? Email us here to tell us about him!

Read our interview with Stephen after his elimination.

Ash-Leigh Hunter - ELIMINATED

Age: 25
Lives: Perth, WA
Occupation: Professional dancer
Dance style: Ballroom/Latin

Quote: "I can't wait for this new challenge and experience. It's the opportunity and adventure I've been craving."

Do you know Ash-Leigh? Email us here to tell us about her!

Read our interview with Ash-Leigh after her elimination.

Max Francisco - ELIMINATED

Age: 22
Lives: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Dance teacher/retail
Dance style: Hip-hop

Quote: "I can't think of anything that makes me feel like I do when I dance."

Do you know Max? Email us here to tell us about her!

Read our interview with Max after her elimination.

Jesse Rasmussen - ELIMINATED

Age: 24
Lives: Sydney, NSW
Occupation: Professional dancer
Dance style: Hip-hop/jazz/tap

Quote: "I love hip-hop as it's constantly changing and evolving, which keeps it fresh and exciting."

Do you know Jesse? Email us here to tell us about him!

Read our interview with Jesse after his elimination.