‘SYTYCD’ Fans Rage Against JoJo Siwa As Judge Replacement
Professional dancer and former Dancing With The Stars contestant JoJo Siwa is returning to So You Think You Can Dance. But not everyone is pleased with the news.
The news broke last night, following the headlines that judge Nigel Lythgoe was leaving the show after his assault allegations. Fox announced that JoJo Siwa would replace him.
Some fans were excited to see JoJo return for a second season as a SYTYCD judge. But others weren’t as thrilled.
So what are people saying online? Keep reading to get the scoop.
JoJo Siwa takes over for Nigel Lythgoe weeks away from the SYTYCD premiere
So You Think You Can Dance has had many staff shake-ups over the last several seasons. Last season, new judge Matthew Morrison exited the show after inappropriate conduct. This season, Nigel Lythgoe voluntarily stepped down after new assault allegations emerged.
The Season 18 premiere date is just over a month away, so producers needed to act quickly. Asking JoJo Siwa to step in for Nigel Lythgoe seemed like a great move. But will viewers come back?
“Our new judge is on POINT! 🤩” Fox’s reality TV Instagram account shared online last night. “@itsjojosiwa is returning to #SYTYCD as a judge for Season 18! Don’t miss the season premiere Monday, March 4 on @foxtv and next day on @hulu!”
Some viewers were excited to see JoJo Siwa back for another season. But many expressed disappointment in the decision.
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Some Instagram users wrote:
- “You lost a viewer! I couldn’t stand her as a judge & many other viewers felt the same way.”
- “Ugh, this ruins the show for me. I tried to watch when she was on last season. So annoying and loud. Not going to watch now. Very disappointed, I was so hopeful for the new season.”
- “Oh God no…. There are SO many other choices… but her?! Come on.”
- “Yeah, I’m sorry but no. That’s the reason I watched every dance but fast forwarded through her critiques.”
So You Think You Can Dance arrives on Fox this March
Although several Instagram users expressed disappointment in the move, others praised JoJo Siwa for quickly stepping into the role.
“People crying in the comments maybe if Nigel wasn’t a despicable person, she wouldn’t have to be a last minute replacement. You should be thanking her for saving the show,” one Instagram user wrote.
Professional dancers such as Peta Murgatroyd, Sasha Farber, and Ezra Sosa also left kind and supportive words for JoJo in the comments.
What do you think about JoJo Siwa rejoining So You Think You Can Dance this spring? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments.
New episodes of So You Think You Can Dance kick off on Monday, March 4, 2024. Tune in and see how JoJo Siwa does during her second season as a judge.
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