TWitch Explains Why Judging SYTYCD Is Full Circle Moment

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TWitch explained why judging So You Think You Can Dance season 17 is a full-circle moment for him. The show launched his career when he auditioned for season 3 and got cut before the live voting rounds. He returned for season 4 and became the runner-up, defeated by winner Joshua Allen. TWitch went to appear frequently as a guest performer throughout the years on SYTYCD. Also, in season 12, which saw the dancers split into two categories, tWitch mentored the Street dancers. SYTYCD season 2 runner-up Travis Wall mentored the Stage dancers. Then in season 15, tWitch joined the judging panel during the live shows. Most recently, he was announced as a judge for season 17, which comes after a three-year hiatus. He will be joined by brand-new judges JoJo Siwa and Matthew Morrison.

TWitch's time on SYTYCD led to another big career opportunity. Talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres appeared in an episode that he was a part of, and their meeting led to him being the DJ on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2014. He first appeared as a guest DJ before getting the job permanently, and he even filled in for Ellen as a guest host from time to time. In 2020, he was named as a co-executive producer. It was announced last year that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be ending, and the already-filmed series finale is just over a week away.

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Now tWitch explained to The Buzz why judging the upcoming season of SYTYCD is a full-circle moment for him. "This show has changed my life in so many different ways, and the fact that I'm able to come back and sit on the judges' panel and be part of the team that can help do that for these young...aspiring dancers...it's the best full-circle moment