Why did Comfort Fedoke leave 'SYTYCD'? Choreographer returns as judge for Season 18's audition

'SYTYCD' Season 18 judge Comfort Fedoke net worth is reportedly $12M
Comfort Fedoke returns to 'SYTYCD' Season 18 (Instagram/@comfortfedoke)
Comfort Fedoke returns to 'SYTYCD' Season 18 (Instagram/@comfortfedoke)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Comfort Fedoke never officially left 'So You Think You Can Dance.' The dancer and choreographer joined the FOX show in Season 4 as one of the contestants. Later, the award-winning dancer was brought back to the show as an All-Star.

Comfort continued to mentor new competitors in subsequent seasons. She will once again be seen joining the judging panel for the audition round in 'SYTYCD' Season 18, alongside Allison Holker, Nigel Lythgoe, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

Cat Deeley will continue to be the host of the show. Reflecting on her return to the dance show, Comfort said, "On my mama … I’m beyond thankful for this opportunity to come back to the show I started at the age of 19." 

She added, "I met friends that became family and this is for you Stephen "Twitch" Boss. No one could ever replace you but will be here to represent IV real IVEVER." 

Fans are excited to see Comfort's remark and judgment. One commented on her post, "That’s my girl right there love this for you."

Another claimed, "Proud of you sissy!!!!! Reppin IVEVER!" "Wow! you DESERVE this," cheered another fan. One wrote, "Let’s goooooooo sis!!!! ENDLESSLY PROUD OF YOU!!!! Shine on." 

Comfort Fedoke is one of the judges of 'SYTYCD' Season 18 (Instagram/@comfortfedoke)
Comfort Fedoke is one of the judges of 'SYTYCD' Season 18 (Instagram/@comfortfedoke)

Where is Comfort Fedoke from 'SYTYCD' now?

Comfort serves as an Assistant Choreographer for hip-hop rapper and singer-songwriter Missy Elliott. She has also appeared in several of Missy's music videos.

Currently residing in London, Comfort is actively contributing to the dance industry. She works as an associate choreographer for the film 'Wicked,' co-choreographed at 'The Big Leap,' and is involved as Drosselmeyer in the Disney Plus production.

Furthermore, Comfort holds the position of associate choreographer for the West End show 'Cabaret' in London.' 


 
 
 
 
 
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What is 'SYTYCD' star Comfort Fedoke's net worth?

As of 2024, Comfort's net worth is $12M, according to data from Net Worth Post. Born on May 20, 1998, Comfort is best known for her appearances on 'SYTYCD,' 'High Strung,' and 'Footloose.'

It's unclear how much Comfort earns as a judge on 'SYTYCD.' Reportedly, Stephen Laurel Boss, aka tWitch, made $1 million in 2022. Therefore, it is believed that other judges may be earning around the same amount.

JoJo Siwa remains the richest judge on 'SYTYCD' with a net worth of around $20M. 

'SYTYCD' Season 18 judge Comfort Fedoke's net worth is $12M (Instagram/@comfortfedoke)
'SYTYCD' Season 18 judge Comfort Fedoke's net worth is $12M (Instagram/@comfortfedoke)

'SYTYCD' Season 18 premieres on March 4 at 9/8c on FOX. The new episodes will be premiering every Monday at the same time.

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