Fans of NBC’s World of Dance will have to find another place to watch the hottest dance moves this summer, as the show has been canceled.
The network decided not to move on with a fifth season, after a surprisingly uneven fourth season, according to Deadline.
None of the show’s judges – Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and Ne-Yo – have responded publicly to the news of the cancellation.
Canceled: Fans of NBC’s World of Dance will have to find another place to watch the hottest dance moves this summer, as the show has been canceled
No response: None of the show’s judges – Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and Ne-Yo – have responded publicly to the news of the cancellation
The show had typically been a strong summer performer for NBC, along with other hit reality programs like America’s Got Talent and American Ninja Warrior.
The fourth season debuted in late May, with a slight format change that wasn’t received terribly well.
The early audition rounds were held in a stripped-down warehouse area, with dancers who move on, getting to perform on a bigger and better stage.
Strong performer: The show had typically been a strong summer performer for NBC, along with other hit reality programs like America’s Got Talent and American Ninja Warrior
Format: The fourth season debuted in late May, with a slight format change that wasn’t received terribly well
The ratings were down significantly as well, with 5 million viewers tuning in for the season premiere, a 20% drop from the Season 3 premiere.
The cancellation shouldn’t be terribly surprising, though, since the writing was seemingly on the wall.
NBC rolled out premiere dates for its summer lineup last week, and World of Dance was nowhere to be found on the lineup.
Ratings down: The ratings were down significantly as well, with 5 million viewers tuning in for the season premiere, a 20% drop from the Season 3 premiere
World of Dance premiered in May 2017, produced in conjunction with World of Dance enterprise, which produces dance competitions around the world.
Dancers from all over the world competed for the $1 million top prize at the end of the season, judged by Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and Ne-Yo.
Jenna Dewan hosted the first two seasons of the show, with Scott Evans hosting the third and fourth seasons.
Host: Jenna Dewan hosted the first two seasons of the show, with Scott Evans hosting the third and fourth seasons
Judges: Dancers from all over the world competed for the $1 million top prize at the end of the season, judged by Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and Ne-Yo
The format is owned by Universal Television Alternative Studio, which has remade the show in Thailand, Philippines and Poland, among other territories.
Lopez, who also executive produces the series with Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina through their Nuyorican Productions company, was sued in 2019 for allegedly ripping off the concept of the show.
A man named Alvin Gray-El claimed he pitched the show to dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen back in 2009.
Sued: Lopez, who also executive produces the series with Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina through their Nuyorican Productions company, was sued in 2019 for allegedly ripping off the concept of the show
Format: The format is owned by Universal Television Alternative Studio, which has remade the show in Thailand, Philippines and Poland, among other territories