The fifth season of 'America's Best Dance Company' premiered on January 28, 2010. Similar to the live casting specials of the previous two seasons, the first three episodes consist of separate regional auditions before entering the official national competition. Due to his arrest, Shane Sparks did not return to serve as a judge this season and was replaced by O'Rion. [1] In the live finale broadcasted on April 8, 2010, Poreotix was announced as the winner.