Matthew Morrison Out at So You Think You Can Dance for Failure to Follow ‘Competition Production Protocols’

Immediately after a two-year Covid-induced hiatus Fox was excited to convey back the veteran reality series for Time 17, executing so with a bold facelift. Even though long-time host Cat Deeley was established to return, the judging panel was seeking at a comprehensive overhaul.

For this summer’s run, she would be joined by panelists Stephen “tWitch” Manager (former contestant, “Ellen” deejay, and Year 15 decide), “Dance Moms” alum JoJo Siwa, and “Glee” and Broadway star Matthew Morrison.

Now, just a 7 days just after the premiere, that panel is heading to experience yet another modify as the community declared that Matthew Morrison has been enable go for failing to “comply with opposition creation protocols.” It was not specified in what way he did this.

In a assertion obtained by Wide variety, the actor confirmed his departure, saying, “Possessing the prospect to be a decide on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ was an extraordinary honor for me. As a result, it is my deepest regret to inform you that I will be leaving the display.”

“Following filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not stick to competitiveness manufacturing protocols, stopping me from currently being equipped to choose the levels of competition pretty,” he ongoing.

“I are not able to apologize more than enough to all concerned and I will be observing alongside you all on what I know will be a single of the most effective seasons yet.” When no particulars have been supplied, a supply told Us Weekly it was a “small infraction.”

Morrison was equipped to absolutely participate in judging the preliminary audition rounds, which have currently been taped. As this sort of, he will go on to be seen for the following couple of episodes until that spherical wraps.

The subsequent period of the competitors commences June 15 when the Top 12 start off competing for America’s vote, with output telling Leisure Weekly that an announcement of Morrison’s substitute will arrive prior to then.

The new judging panel came as a surprise for ballroom professional Mary Murphy and co-creator Nigel Lythgoe, who’d been component of that panel more consistently than any person else. Could a single of them get the call to arrive again, or will “SYTYCD” proceed to move in a contemporary direction?

Period 17 of “So You Consider You Can Dance” airs Wednesday evenings at 9 p.m. ET on Fox. For now, Morrison will continue on to aspect, but a (ball) improve is coming!