Leah Remini is putting on her dancing shoes.
So You Think You Can Dance has announced that the King of Queens star will be sitting on its judging panel this season.
“I am thrilled to join So You Think You Can Dance on its milestone 300th episode,” said Remini. “I look forward to guiding these incredibly talented artists through this competition as a fan of the show and a great admirer of dancers. I can’t wait to see the artistry that the contestants bring to the stage!”
The actress’s addition comes in the middle of the 17th season amidst controversy.
Prior to the start of this season, Fox announced that its long-standing judges, Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy, would not be returning. Instead, the judging panel would consist of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, JoJo Siwa, and Matthew Morrison. However, the Glee actor was dismissed last month after failing to “follow competition production protocols”.
It was reported that Morrison had sent an Instagram message to a female contestant that made her feel uncomfortable. In response, the 43-year-old actor claimed that he had been unfairly accused of sending inappropriate messages.
Remini will make her debut appearance on the judging panel on June 15.
