Leah Remini Named New Judge on 'So You Think You Can Dance' Following Matthew Morrison's Exit

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Leah Remini is replacing the since-fired Matthew Morrison as a judge on, and the actress' first appearance will come during a milestone episode for the dance competition series, ET can confirm.Remini will join Stephen 'tWitch' Boss and JoJo Siwa on the judges' panel when the show celebrates its 300th episode on June 15 on Fox.

That episode is set to introduce this season's top 12 dancers, selected to move on to the studio to showcase their skills.«I am thrilled to join on its milestone 300th episode,» Remini said in a statement released by the network. «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!»Remini has rightfully earned her place on dance competition shows.

She previously appeared on season 17 of with pro dancer Tony Dovolani. They proved to be a dominant force, busting out a myriad of dance numbers — from the foxtrot, samba and rumba to the cha-cha-cha, salsa and tango.