So You Think You Can Dance Renewed, But There Are Major Changes Coming

Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe, Cat Deeley and Jason Derulo will all return

By Chris Harnick Feb 01, 2016 7:02 PMTags
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE SYTYCD JudgesJeffrey Neira/FOX

So You Think You Can Dance will see another day. Fox has renewed the fan-favorite reality show for a season 13, but there are a few twists to go along with the renewal. This year, viewers will get So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation. Each contestant will be between 8-13 years old and paired with a slate of SYTYCD all-stars. The returning all-stars will be revealed at a later date.

Cat Deeley will return as host with judges Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Abdul and Jason Derulo.

"Through the Dizzy Feet Foundation, I've had the great privilege of working with incredible young talent who will eventually shape the future of dance in this country," Lythgoe, the show's co-creator and executive producer, said in a statement. "By evolving the So You Think You Can Dance format this season, we can showcase the very best junior dancers out there and open up the world of dance to a whole new generation."

Auditions for the new season start Saturday, Feb. 27 in Los Angeles and can also be submitted online. More information can be found on the Fox site.

"We are so happy to bring back the award-winning So You Think You Can Dance for a 13th season this summer with a brand-new format," David Madden, president of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting Company, said in a statement. "The series has captivated its loyal fan base for over a decade, inspiring young dancers across the country and transforming the face of dance in every medium—and we're so excited to feature a young and talented new group of performers on the series."

So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation premieres Monday, May 30 at 8 p.m. on Fox.

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