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According to Per People who broke the news first, Matthew Morrison was fired because he exhibited an “inappropriate relationship with a female contestant.” A source close to the Fox reality show told People, that Morrison and the lady didn’t go as far as having sex, it was only flirty messages that were dropped. “They didn’t have sex, but he reached out to her through flirty direct messages on social media.”
However, the real reason why Morrison was fired has been discovered. According to a source, Morrison was fired because he sent “uncomfortable” messages to a female contestant. The source went ahead to reveal that the messages were so discomforting to the female contestant that she had to take it up with Fox executives.
“Matthew was let go from SYTYCD after Fox did an internal investigation,” the source says. “A female contestant received messages from Matthew on social media and felt uncomfortable about the tone. She brought this up to Fox executives who took it very seriously and after looking into it made the decision that Matthew crossed the line.” The source further disclosed that “Fox has provided the contestant with support and offered her any additional resources she may need.”
Matthew Morrison — What Morrison Had To Say About His Being Fired
Morrison, 43, told Us Weekly On Friday, May 27 that he was leaving because he didn’t follow the “competition production protocols,” but he didn’t say further than that.
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In a statement, Morrison talked about how being a judge in SYTYCD was an honor for him. “Having the opportunity to be a judge on So You Think You Can Dance was an incredible honor for me, therefore, it is my deepest regret to inform you that I will be leaving the show.”
He added, “After filming the audition rounds for the show and completing the selection of the 12 finalists, I did not follow competition production protocols, preventing me from being able to judge the competition fairly. I cannot apologize enough to all involved and I will be watching alongside you all on what I know will be one of the best seasons yet.”
Just two months ago, a panel of judges were revealed for season 17 of the series, and they include Morrison as well as Stephen “tWitch” Boss and JoJo Siwa. Longtime host Cat Deeley returned to emcee the new season.
Matthew Morrison — A Fan Mistook Morrison’s Firing For Jojo Siwa
Following news of Morrison’s exit, JoJo Siwa clapped back at a troll on Twitter, who assumed she was the judge leaving SYTYCD. “Dammit. I saw the headline ‘Judge Leaves #sytycd’ and got all excited. Yes! @itsjojosiwa was out! But, nope. It was Matthew Morrison,” the critic tweeted. “Dammit! I thought he brought the broadway perspective to the show. Maybe not an expert on dance, but on showmanship. Still won’t watch.”
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SYTYCD features dancers between 18 and 30 years of age showcasing their talents in various dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, animation, breaking, and more. Those who are selected to move on to the SYTYCD studio will work with choreographers and compete each week in a variety of styles, with new twists introduced into the competition.
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