NORWICH – West Palm Beach native Billy Bell, who as a child visited Norwich numerous times over the years, received something that rarely comes around in today’s competitive television industry – a second chance.

An all-new 2-hour episode broadcast at 8 tonight will find Bell competing for a spot in the top 4 on the popular FOX Broadcasting Company dancing showcase “So You Think You Can Dance?” yet this isn’t Bell’s first opportunity to shine on the nationally televised program.

According to Tina Favorito, a longtime Chenango County resident and Bell’s aunt, the 20-year-old dancing phenom had previously competed on the show, in Season 6, where he reached the top 20 before being forced to withdraw due to a serious illness.

Now Bell is back, and Favorito couldn’t be more proud.

“We’re all extremely proud of him,” said Favorito, who added her nephew has a number of relatives in Chenango County. “He’s doing so good, he’s just a great dancer.”

Bell will compete once again tonight, and America will have a chance to vote, as he continues his quest for the title of “America’s Favorite Dancer.”