JoJo Siwa is back on So You Think You Can Dance.
Siwa, who was a judge on Season 17 of the Fox show, will replace Nigel Lythgoe as a judge on Season 18.
This comes after he exited the show following a number of sexual assault complaints.
Siwa will sit alongside Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy on the judging panel. Cat Deeley will host the series, which premieres on March 4.
It’s not clear whether the show had to do any reshoots following Lythgoe’s departure.
Lythgoe, the co-creator, lead judge and exec producer of So You Think You Can Dance, is the subject of two sexual misconduct lawsuits, including one filed by Paula Abdul who accused him of assaulting her twice over the past 20 years.
Lythgoe, who was nicknamed Nasty Nigel by the British tabloid press when he was a judge on British competition series Popstars, stepped down on January 5. He...
Siwa, who was a judge on Season 17 of the Fox show, will replace Nigel Lythgoe as a judge on Season 18.
This comes after he exited the show following a number of sexual assault complaints.
Siwa will sit alongside Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy on the judging panel. Cat Deeley will host the series, which premieres on March 4.
It’s not clear whether the show had to do any reshoots following Lythgoe’s departure.
Lythgoe, the co-creator, lead judge and exec producer of So You Think You Can Dance, is the subject of two sexual misconduct lawsuits, including one filed by Paula Abdul who accused him of assaulting her twice over the past 20 years.
Lythgoe, who was nicknamed Nasty Nigel by the British tabloid press when he was a judge on British competition series Popstars, stepped down on January 5. He...
- 1/26/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Alexia Laroche-Joubert, the well-known French producer behind some of the country’s longest-running unscripted hits, has been named CEO of Banijay France.
Taking over from Francois de Brugada, Laroche-Joubert will be spearheading the French portfolio which comprises 15 labels spanning non-scripted and scripted, and will be tasked with evolving and diversifying the pipeline, attracting new talent, identifying new areas for growth, and driving collaboration with the wider group internationally to maximise on exploitation opportunities. The appointment takes effect from Sept. 1.
Laroche-Joubert has been at Banijay since 2016 and she has served as CEO for Adventure Line Productions (Alp). She recently launched the scripted label Screen Line Productions.
Laroche-Joubert is credited for executive producing TF1’s “Koh Lanta,” the local adaptation of “Survivor” for over two decades, and France 2’s “Fort Boyard” which has been airing for over 30 years. She also reshaped the beauty contest event, Miss France, leading it to the top...
Taking over from Francois de Brugada, Laroche-Joubert will be spearheading the French portfolio which comprises 15 labels spanning non-scripted and scripted, and will be tasked with evolving and diversifying the pipeline, attracting new talent, identifying new areas for growth, and driving collaboration with the wider group internationally to maximise on exploitation opportunities. The appointment takes effect from Sept. 1.
Laroche-Joubert has been at Banijay since 2016 and she has served as CEO for Adventure Line Productions (Alp). She recently launched the scripted label Screen Line Productions.
Laroche-Joubert is credited for executive producing TF1’s “Koh Lanta,” the local adaptation of “Survivor” for over two decades, and France 2’s “Fort Boyard” which has been airing for over 30 years. She also reshaped the beauty contest event, Miss France, leading it to the top...
- 7/4/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
The girlfriend of singer Darius Campbell Danesh has revealed more sad details about the sudden death of the British singer in August 2022.
Lauren Cheek told the UK’s Sun newspaper that her late partner was suffering from a heart condition that was unknown until his autopsy was conducted.
She told the paper: “So many things could have taken him, but this [heart condition] did, and he died in his sleep.
“His mum told me they only found out [about the undiagnosed condition] after they did the autopsy. His heart was twice the size it was supposed to be, which was fitting, because that is genuinely how he was — he had so much love.”
In addition, Campbell Danesh was suffering from a longterm broken neck following a car accident that had left him in agonising pain. In 2010, Campbell Danesh was a passenger in a Porsche when it hit a wall at 70 mph after skidding on oil during a holiday in Spain.
Lauren Cheek told the UK’s Sun newspaper that her late partner was suffering from a heart condition that was unknown until his autopsy was conducted.
She told the paper: “So many things could have taken him, but this [heart condition] did, and he died in his sleep.
“His mum told me they only found out [about the undiagnosed condition] after they did the autopsy. His heart was twice the size it was supposed to be, which was fitting, because that is genuinely how he was — he had so much love.”
In addition, Campbell Danesh was suffering from a longterm broken neck following a car accident that had left him in agonising pain. In 2010, Campbell Danesh was a passenger in a Porsche when it hit a wall at 70 mph after skidding on oil during a holiday in Spain.
- 7/2/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Scottish singer and West End star Darius Campbell Danesh died from respiratory arrest caused by inhalation of chloroethone, a US medical examiner has confirmed.
The former Pop Idol contestant’s death has been ruled an accident by the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, after Campbell Danesh was found in his Rochester apartment last month.
His family revealed the singer had been suffering from chronic neck pain following a car accident in 2010, a trauma he had previously talked about in interviews.
In 2010, Campbell Danesh was a passenger in a Porsche when it hit a wall at 70mph after skidding on oil during a Spanish holiday in Spain.
He was treated with daily physiotherapy but rejected an operation recommended by doctors because he was concerned that it would damage his vocal cords.
Campbell Danesh was found unresponsive in his Rochester apartment on August 11, according to a statement from his family.
The former Pop Idol contestant’s death has been ruled an accident by the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, after Campbell Danesh was found in his Rochester apartment last month.
His family revealed the singer had been suffering from chronic neck pain following a car accident in 2010, a trauma he had previously talked about in interviews.
In 2010, Campbell Danesh was a passenger in a Porsche when it hit a wall at 70mph after skidding on oil during a Spanish holiday in Spain.
He was treated with daily physiotherapy but rejected an operation recommended by doctors because he was concerned that it would damage his vocal cords.
Campbell Danesh was found unresponsive in his Rochester apartment on August 11, according to a statement from his family.
- 9/11/2022
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Strictly Come Dancing has announced its 2022 line-up in full, from presenter Helen Skelton to singer-songwriter Fleur East.
This year, the BBC series returns for its 20th anniversary series, presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
The first line-up announcements were made on 4 August, with more names revealed every day for the subsequent two weeks.
The 2022 roster includes actors, musicians, comedians and a Paralympian.
Meet them all below....
Will Mellor
Mellor is best known for his roles in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Broadchurch.
His other credits include Hollyoaks, Line of Duty, and, most recently, ITV soap Coronation Street, in which he played Harvey Gaskell.
Speaking about his participation, Mellor said: “I’m honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge...
This year, the BBC series returns for its 20th anniversary series, presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
The first line-up announcements were made on 4 August, with more names revealed every day for the subsequent two weeks.
The 2022 roster includes actors, musicians, comedians and a Paralympian.
Meet them all below....
Will Mellor
Mellor is best known for his roles in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Broadchurch.
His other credits include Hollyoaks, Line of Duty, and, most recently, ITV soap Coronation Street, in which he played Harvey Gaskell.
Speaking about his participation, Mellor said: “I’m honestly so chuffed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year! Not going to lie, it’s totally out of my comfort zone and I know it will be a huge...
- 8/30/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Darius Campbell Danesh, a singer and West End actor known for reaching the runner-up position Pop Idol and other ITV talent competition appearances, has died in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota.
According to his family, Danesh “was found unresponsive in his bed … and was pronounced dead in the afternoon by the medical examiner’s office.” They also clarified that his cause of death is currently unknown, and requested privacy in the wake of their loss.
The Scottish singer first gained notoriety in 2001 when he sang a very theatrical rendition of Hit Me Baby One More Time for his Pop Stars audition. He later appeared in the first season of Pop Idol, which would be retooled to become American Idol, and made it to third place.
Danesh also appeared in many stagings of classic musicals on London’s West End including Funny Girl, Guys And Dolls and Chicago.
He followed up...
According to his family, Danesh “was found unresponsive in his bed … and was pronounced dead in the afternoon by the medical examiner’s office.” They also clarified that his cause of death is currently unknown, and requested privacy in the wake of their loss.
The Scottish singer first gained notoriety in 2001 when he sang a very theatrical rendition of Hit Me Baby One More Time for his Pop Stars audition. He later appeared in the first season of Pop Idol, which would be retooled to become American Idol, and made it to third place.
Danesh also appeared in many stagings of classic musicals on London’s West End including Funny Girl, Guys And Dolls and Chicago.
He followed up...
- 8/18/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
Darius Campbell Danesh, the “Pop Idol” runner up and West End Star has died, the BBC reports. He was 41.
The singer, who was Scottish, was reportedly found dead in an apartment in Rochester, Minnesota on Thursday, Aug. 11. A spokesperson for the Rochester police department told Variety his death is currently the subject of “an open investigation.”
The spokesperson would not comment on whether there were any suspicious circumstances.
Danesh was catapulted into the public eye in 2001 with his rendition of Britney Spears chart-topper “Hit Me Baby One More Time” on one of the U.K.’s early naughties singing competition shows “Pop Stars.” The following year he also appeared on the first season of British “Americon Idol” prototype “Pop Idol,” finishing third behind Will Young and Gareth Gates.
Danesh went onto release a single, “Colourblind,” which reached the number one spot in the U.K. charts, while a follow-up album,...
The singer, who was Scottish, was reportedly found dead in an apartment in Rochester, Minnesota on Thursday, Aug. 11. A spokesperson for the Rochester police department told Variety his death is currently the subject of “an open investigation.”
The spokesperson would not comment on whether there were any suspicious circumstances.
Danesh was catapulted into the public eye in 2001 with his rendition of Britney Spears chart-topper “Hit Me Baby One More Time” on one of the U.K.’s early naughties singing competition shows “Pop Stars.” The following year he also appeared on the first season of British “Americon Idol” prototype “Pop Idol,” finishing third behind Will Young and Gareth Gates.
Danesh went onto release a single, “Colourblind,” which reached the number one spot in the U.K. charts, while a follow-up album,...
- 8/16/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Darius Campbell Danesh, the Pop Idol contestant and star of multiple West End musicals, has died aged 41, his family announced.
Campbell Danesh was found unresponsive in his Rochester, Minnesota, apartment on August 11, according to a statement from his family. The cause of death is not yet known.
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“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh,” they said in a statement. “The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue. We ask that you kindly respect our wishes for privacy at this time whilst we come to terms with the tragic loss of our son and brother.”
Born in Glasgow to a Scottish mother and Iranian father, Campbell Danesh first appeared on talent format Popstars two decades ago before finishing third in the first UK Pop Idol on ITV behind Will Young and Gareth Gates,...
Campbell Danesh was found unresponsive in his Rochester, Minnesota, apartment on August 11, according to a statement from his family. The cause of death is not yet known.
Hollywood & Media Deaths 2022: A Photo Gallery
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh,” they said in a statement. “The cause of his sudden death is unknown at this stage while medical examinations continue. We ask that you kindly respect our wishes for privacy at this time whilst we come to terms with the tragic loss of our son and brother.”
Born in Glasgow to a Scottish mother and Iranian father, Campbell Danesh first appeared on talent format Popstars two decades ago before finishing third in the first UK Pop Idol on ITV behind Will Young and Gareth Gates,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Katie Underwood has revealed that motherhood can be "isolating". The 35-year-old Australian singer and former Bardot member, who recently welcomed twin daughters Charlotte and Zoe with partner Darren McCoy, said that the "hardest" thing about having two children is the "sleep deprivation". Underwood told Ok! magazine: "They're gorgeous little girls. They're just starting to coo and make conversation sounds. Already, I find it hard to remember life without them. "The hardest thing, of course, is the sleep deprivation. Thankfully, they both sleep fairly well but the longest time I get to sleep without a break is about three hours. I've had to draw on my experience of being sleep-deprived back in the Popstars days!" Underwood added (more)...
- 10/7/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Aussie actress-singer Sophie Monk was involved in a fender bender in Hollywood on Thursday afternoon, May 28. According to TMZ, which was the first to report the matter, Monk was driving her black Toyota Prius north on La Brea Ave. when her ride suddenly collided with a blue Ford Explorer.
As clearly seen in the pic made public by TMZ in companion of the story, Monk showed no visible injury on her body. She, however, was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, and was walking with assistance from a fireman and cop.
No words about the driver of the other car, except that the driver appeared to be unharmed. Both vehicles that were involved in the crash were towed away, TMZ claimed.
Sophie Monk, who beside being a singer and actress also works as an occasional model, found her fame in 1999 on the Australian singing reality show "Popstars", through which...
As clearly seen in the pic made public by TMZ in companion of the story, Monk showed no visible injury on her body. She, however, was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, and was walking with assistance from a fireman and cop.
No words about the driver of the other car, except that the driver appeared to be unharmed. Both vehicles that were involved in the crash were towed away, TMZ claimed.
Sophie Monk, who beside being a singer and actress also works as an occasional model, found her fame in 1999 on the Australian singing reality show "Popstars", through which...
- 5/29/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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