FOX announced Vanessa Hudgens will join Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy as a Judge in the upcoming season of "So You Think You Can Dance." In the FOX press release, Lythgoe said, "I am so excited for Vanessa to join Mary and me on the judging panel for the 14th season of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. There was instant chemistry in the audition rounds, and I know the SYTYCD fans will love her as much as we do."

The format in the 14^th season of the dance competition will feature talented dancers from the age of 18-30 showcasing their skills in various dance styles. The top 10 dancers will then be paired with "So You Think You Can Dance" "All-Stars who will guide them throughout the competition as they vie for America's votes and the title of America's Favorite Dancer," according to the press release.

Vanessa Hudgens makes her judging debut in the Season 14 premiere of "So You Think You Can Dance," on Monday, June 12 at 8 pm ET on FOX.

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