When will 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 air? Release date, plot and cast of Fox's dance show
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 will premiere on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 9/8c on Fox. The episodes will be streaming the next day on Hulu.
'So You Think You Can Dance' is a dance show where dancers from different genres enter the open auditions which are held in major US cities.
After passing additional audition rounds a small number of dancers are chosen to represent themselves on the prestigious stage.
The dancers are free to perform as solos, duets, and even groups and choose from varied genres. As the competition gets tougher, the judges and the audience votes help contestants move to the finals.
'So You Think You Can Dance' has won several awards and among them, the notable ones are Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography and nine Emmy Awards.
The show first premiered on July 20, 2005, and since then it has been adapted in 41 countries. This dance franchise has maintained a steady rating among viewers for over 9 years with 17 successful seasons.
'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 will continue to showcase contestants competing in dance challenges, with weekly eliminations resulting in a $100,000 grand prize winner.
For the first time, the show will feature new documentary-style diaries of the contestants' journey.
What is 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 all about?
The new format for Season 18 will present stories in the style of a documentary, incorporating the candidates' personal lives into the narrative. Previously, the competitors' dance performances were the only way the public got to know them.
According to the press release, fans will now get the complete image of the dynamics that go on behind the scenes as the camera dives inside the cast's daily struggles, new relationships, and personality clashes.
The new season will again include weekly dancing challenges designed to imitate the reality of a successful dance career. The challenges include playing in a football halftime performance, competing against a Broadway artist, and appearing in a music video.
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Who stars in 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18?
Season 18's primary judges are 'Dancing With the Stars' alum Maksim Chmerkovskiy, former contestant and All-Star Allison Holker, and co-creator of the reality series Nigel Lythgoe is replaced by internet sensation Jojo Siwa.
Jojo Siwa
Born on May 19, 2003, Jojo Siwa is an American reality show personality, Youtuber, and internet sensation who was part of 'Dance Moms'. She was also part of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020.
She joined 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 17 as a judge. Even though Nigel Lythgoe was initially placed as a judge due to his ongoing 'harassment' lawsuits he had to leave the position. As per recent reports, he has been replaced by Jojo Siwa.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy
'Dancing With The Stars' alum Maksim Chmerkovskiy will debut as a judge on 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18.
Allison Holker
Allison Holker competed in the second season of 'So You Think You Can Dance' and returned as an All-Star too.
She is joining the judges panel for Fox's reality show this time. Her late husband Stephen Twitch Boss was part of the judges panel last season and also appeared as a competitor for All-Stars. She also appeared on four seasons of 'Dancing With The Stars'.
Comfort Fedoke
Comfort Fedoke, an All-Star, will join as an audition judge for 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18.
What is the latest buzz related to 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18?
'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 was announced on December 6, 2023, on their Instagram official page. The viewers have shown their excitement for the show and showered the trailer with love and excitement.
One viewer commented, "Yaay so happy for this and another wrote, 'So excited for the new season'.
Some are even happy for the judging panel. One commented, "Alison and Maks Yess MY DWTS HEART IS SO HAPPY".
Another wrote, 'So happy for the new panel of judges'
How to watch 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18?
'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 18 premieres on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Fox.
If you miss the broadcast, do not worry, you can watch the episodes streaming the next day on Hulu. Hulu subscription starts from as low as $7.99/month for an ad-supported subscription.
Students with valid ID cards can get Hulu for just $1.99/month. For an ad-free version, Hulu is available for $17.99/month.