So You Think You Can Dance will not be returning this summer. Production on the series was set to resume in February with a summer air date, but then COVID-19 hit. The virus has shut down production, and things are just barely returning to normal.
However, So You Think You Can Dance has a difficult format to film. With a live studio audience and large groups of dancers performing together or in pairs with others close by, it was difficult for the network to figure out a way to pull it off. This is not a permanent cancellation though. The series could return in summer 2021.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, FOX said the following about the decision to cancel this summer’s run of So You Think You Can Dance:
“Production on season 17 of So You Think You Can Dance will not be moving forward due to health and governmental restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, while we were looking forward to its return this summer, we cannot meet the standards we’ve set for viewers and contestants in light of the show’s unique format, intricate production schedule and limited time.”
What do you think? Were you looking forward to seeing this summer’s installment of So You Think You Can Dance?
Always looked forward to seeing this show. I follow the careers of the contestants and they’re on tv and Broadway and tours. Great show for discovering great talent and culture.
Bummer I liked this show but it was on same Tim as other shows like voice or cbs andabc shows same time I would flip channels back and fourth to watch both was hard but I liked it!!
How about all of the past seasons of SYTYCD on HULU. I’ve hunted everywhere to find a company streaming SYTYCD but didn’t find any. Let’s go HULU.
I’m super bummed. This show was something I looked forward to every summer. Maybe a time will open in the fall as most shows are not worth watching.
Yes, I was looking forward to this show; I do understand why they had to cancel it for this time but hopefully, they will come back later this year or if not, next year for sure.
The more recent seasons of SYTYCD have been disappointing. Once the showrunners , producers, directors, corp know-nothings, and whoever else started monkeying with the original format some years ago , the show has been on a downward slide. I can’t remember which season the show went off the rails but it has been a train wreck ever since. What would re-kindle my interest would be a season of “best-of” episodes. If the show’s creators would allow fans to have a hand in selecting episodes, along with judges, and past contestants, then you’d finally have a season worth talking and arguing… Read more »
I am definitely saddened by this news. The arts in any form always get the most hits when things like this virus or even budget cuts happen to arts programs etc. yet the arts are the first thing people turn to when feeling down. This show has impacted so many over the years whether it be inspirational, getting their start or just pure entertainment. Keep this show alive! I know so many of my students and myself look forward to watching every season.
I am incredibly disappointed that we will not see SYTYCD this year. It brings me great joy to see the amazing dancers and incredible choreography every year. I look forward to this show every summer so I’m devastated. Please bring it back as soon as possible!!
I was looking forward to So You Think You Can Dance! I sure hope it returns soon!
I love watching this show and I am going to miss seeing this summer. Hopefully, it will be back soon!!!!
I too, am saddened. However I have many episodes taped and play them often
It is sad, but understandable. I hope it returns, as it is a favorite, and I have not missed one show since its debut.
Always look forward to seeing SYTYCD. Will miss it this summer.
Sad, I look forward to SYTYCD every summer. Here’s hoping it’ll be back Summer 2021.
I am so so disappointed that this wonderful show has at the least been postponed due to the pandemic. I hope the show will return at a later date we really need some more beauty and a show that was built on compassion and cooperation. Thank god I had the foresight to record some of the more great dance duets from the pass. Fox Please bring it back ASAP. .