Leah Remini Replaces Matthew Morrison as a Judge on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’: ‘I Am Thrilled’

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Throwing on her judging shoes! So You Think You Can Dance has announced that Leah Remini will be the new judge on season 17 of the hit FOX series, two weeks after Matthew Morrison was fired for “inappropriate behavior.”“I am thrilled to join So You Think You Can Dance on its milestone 300th episode,” the King of Queens alum, 51, said in a statement released by the network on Friday, June 10. “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, who will kick off her run with fellow judges JoJo Siwa and Stephen “tWitch” Boss on the June 15 milestone episode, previously appeared on season 17 of Dancing With the Stars with pro dancer Tony Dovolani. The duo performed various numbers  — from the fox trot to the salsa — but ultimately finished in fifth place.

The Who’s the Boss alum returned to the reality show, however, as a temporary cohost across seasons 19 and 21 before becoming a guest judge during season 28, which aired in 2019.News of the New York native joining the ranks of the FOX series comes two weeks after Us Weekly confirmed that Morrison, 43, had been fired after “not following proper protocols” following the show’s season 17 premiere.“Having the opportunity to be a judge on So You Think You Can Dance was an incredible honor for me,” the Glee alum exclusively told Us on May 27. “Therefore, it is my deepest regret to inform you that I will be leaving the show.”The California native continued: “After filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing