The hot tamale train is rolling back in to So You Think You Can Dance!
After a one-season absence, Mary Murphy is returning as a permanent judge for the eighth go-round of the reality series.
“I am thrilled and already dancingin my seat to be back as a permanent judge this season, which I’m sure will be the best ever,” Mary said via press release.
Mary's absence last season remains unexplained. Mia Michaels sat at the juding panel in her place, but won't be doing so again.
“I am delighted to have Mary back on the show," SYTYCD cocreator, executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe said via press release. "Her expertise in dance, coupled with her warmth, compassion and humor, make her an excellent judge and fun to work with."
No word on whether Adam Shankman will bring his dramatics back to the juding table. I'm voting for a rotating guest judge in the third spot, please!
Auditions for the show are set to resume in February for the series, which will be back this summer.