No guest judges next season when So You Think You Can Dance returns for it’s 12th season this summer. As reported, Paula Abdul will join Nigel Lythgoe on the judges panel. Also, singer and asshat, Jason Derulo will join SYTYCD as a permanent judge.
Cat Deeley returns as host. YAY. Auditions begin in New York City on January 24.
Paula has appeared on SYTYCD as a guest judge. It’s nice to see her back on the panel, doing something that she loves. Jason Derulo is probably on board as an “expert” in street dance, as the new format will pit street dancers against the studio variety. Jason has a background as a singer/dancer/performer. He attended a performing arts school, and appeared in musical productions early in his career.
Read the official press release from FOX and dc productions.
TWO-TIME EMMY AWARD-WINNING CHOREOGRAPHER AND MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST PAULA ABDUL AND PLATINUM-SELLING RECORDING ARTIST JASON DERULO JOIN NIGEL LYTHGOE AT THE “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” JUDGES’ TABLE
Cat Deeley Returns as Host for the 12th Season; Season Features New “Stage vs. Street” Format
Auditions Begin in New York, Saturday, Jan. 24; Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 14; Detroit, Sunday, Feb. 22; Memphis, Sunday, March 8; and Los Angeles, Sunday, March 15
World-renowned choreographer, performer, singer and songwriter Paula Abdul and global superstar, singer/songwriter/dancer Jason Derulo will join Nigel Lythgoe at the judges’ table, alongside returning host Cat Deeley, for the 12th season of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. The upcoming season will feature a new twist in the competition: stage dancers vs. street dancers.
“With the new and exciting format comes a new and exciting panel of judges,” said executive producer and judge Lythgoe. “I’m delighted that Paula Abdul and Jason Derulo will be joining me at the judges’ table this season on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Paula is an incredible artist and she brings the perfect combination of expertise and heart to the panel. Jason’s insight, humor and creativity will add a new perspective to the panel that we haven’t had before.”
“I have dedicated a large part of my career as a choreographer to discovering and mentoring some of the most iconic artists and performers from all over the world,” said Abdul. “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE has a long-standing history of launching brilliant careers for young choreographers and dancers in the industry. It’s going to be a true honor and pleasure joining this panel with Jason and Nigel, and I’m looking forward to an exciting new season!”
“I am truly excited, and eagerly look forward to joining the cast of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE,” added Derulo. “It is one of the most respected and longest-tenured shows on network television, and I hope to be a part of new growth and continued success.”
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE returns this summer on FOX. Auditions for the new season start in New York, NY (Saturday, Jan. 24); Dallas, TX (Saturday, Feb. 14); Detroit, MI; (Sunday, Feb. 22); Memphis, TN (Sunday, March 8); and Los Angeles, CA (Sunday, March 15).
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