'The King of Queens' star Leah Remini sits on the judging panel for Fox's 'So You Think You Can Dance.' Fans need to know, why her?
Of the many, many pageant fact presentations dotting the tv landscape, Fox's So You Think You Can Dance is one of the longer-lasting ones. For those who have no idea, SYTYCD follows professional dancers as they carry out a variety of kinds of dance — from contemporary to jazz to ballroom — to earn a spot in the SYTYCD studio and be crowned "America's best dancer."
Season 17, which premiered on May 18, 2022, marketed itself as a "refreshed," "revived," and "reinvigorated" version of So You Think You Can Dance. Part of its recent, new feel comes from its sparkling new panel of judges. America's Ray of Sunshine, JoJo Siwa, hip hop dancer and choreographer Stephen “tWitch” Boss, and Emmy-winning star of The King of Queens Leah Remini (who replaced Emmy- and Tony-nominated actor Matthew Morrison mid-season after misconduct allegations) sit on the pass judgement on's panel, and their chemistry is stunning.
And out of mentioned judges, it isn't hard to work out who stands out like a sore thumb. While the "Boomerang" singer and tWitch are known for their dance abilities and feature made a career out of them, Leah is extra recognized for her acting and for her activism referring to Scientology. So, where does she are compatible in in the world of dance? Don't fear, she has lots to say on why she was chosen as a judge.
Leah Remini swears that "dance is [her] life."
Sometimes we turn our passions right into a career, and occasionally they remain our hobbies. Though we assume Leah still adores appearing, she lets in dance to be her personal sacred pastime.
"Some people are saying that I have no right to be serving as a judge on a dance competition show. Here's what I have to say to them," the actress wrote on TikTook after receiving backlash for her spot on the SYTYCD judging panel.
It seems that many people want to know why she's judging on So You Think You Can Dance, and, honestly, her reaction is wonderful.
"Like, why not?" she asks in her TikTok. "'Why is Leah Remini judging a dance show?'" she mocked with amusing. "Because I am!"
She made sure to give us the Italian pinched arms when she stated this.
Dance is my life! I've a dance studio in my house. I take it severely. I’m again at the judge’s table on @danceonfox this night at 9/8c on @FOXTV #dance #dancing #soyouthinkyoucandance #dancecompetition
♬ original sound - Leah Remini"I love dancing, and I've been ballroom dancing — I've got my own dance studio. I've been taking ballroom, cha-cha, rumba, jive — like I do it all," Leah mentioned.
Well, there you have it. She's no professional, however she's a seasoned dancer nonetheless. "I'm having a great time. I'm not even there as a dancer! I'm there as someone who just enjoys dancing, who enjoys the performance. I'm an actress, I'm a performer, so it's about performing. That's what I'm judging," she endured.
To finish her speech off, Leah stated, "Just let me enjoy it."
Season 17 episodes of So You Think You Can Dance air Wednesdays at 9 p.m. EST on Fox.
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