Breaking SYTYCD NEWS: One Dancer Already Out of Top 20

Sad news for those of you who are already fans of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Top 20 finalist Billy Bell. Billy had to withdraw from the competition due to illness.  He will be replaced by hip-hop dancer Brendan Dumalo from Concord, CA.

“We are disappointed that Billy cannot continue dancing in the competition on the advice of his doctor and wish him a speedy recovery,” said executive producer/judge Nigel Lythgoe. “However, we are fortunate that Brandon Dumlao has agreed to return.”

How devastating for Billy. You may remember young Mr. Bell not only for his beautiful dancing that brought judge Adam Shankman to tears, but also for memorably being kicked in the nose by his partner during Vegas Week.

We wish him well.

SYTYCD coverage has been light these days due to recent events, but know that plans for coverage nad podcasting are already underway. It’s going to be an exciting Season 6.