After eight seasons on the air, So You Think You Can Dance received eight Emmy Award nominations.
Backstage after the show Thursday night, Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe, Judge Mary Murphy and first time nominee Cat Deeley were still high on the news that was announced in the way too early hours of the morning that same day.
In the video below, the gang reacts to the multiple nods – with an extra bit of excitement for Deeley‘s recognition as host of the reality competition series – which they all agree is long overdue.