US's So You Think You Can Dance executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe is returning to British shores to find the nation's hottest dancing talent on BBC One, it has been announced.
After five seasons with the popular dance competition show US, Lythgoe will sit on the judges panel that will select finalists to compete for the title of Britain's Favourite Dancer this January. Auditions of performers representing all dancing disciplines will be held in October.
Finalists will travel to London where they will compete for a dancing spot in the weekly shows at BBC Television Centre.
Similar to the U.S. version of SYTYCD, each week contestants will perform different dance styles -- as hip hop, jazz, Broadway, lyrical and contemporary. While judges will offer their analysis of the performances, viewers will vote for their favorite dancer at the end of each live show.
In discussing his own experience, Lythgoe, said, "I began my career as a dancer on the BBC in the Sixties. Now, I'm back as a judge of dancers. I believe I've made a full circle back to television's home of dance here at the BBC. I couldn't have imagined that dance would become a global phenomenon that would ultimately be responsible for this, my very special homecoming. It's good to be home."
Nigel will be joined by award-winning choreographer Arlene Phillips on the judging panel. She was a regular panellist for six seasons of Strictly Come Dancing. She said, "I've always supported dance talent and look forward to seeing the most promising developing before our eyes each week."
So You Think You Can Dance was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe, and originally produced by 19 Entertainment Ltd and Dick Clark Productions, inc.
So You Think You Can Dance in the UK will be a co-production between BBC in-house entertainment and 19 Productions.
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