The actor asked to depart the show in season 5 but was told he needed to stay for a tragic reason.
The 'Glee' creator opened up about the initial ideas for the character during Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz's new podcast.
‘JoJo Goes’ premieres June 23 on Facebook Watch.
The network appointed Remini as the show’s third judge last week after removing Matthew Morrison.
‘So You Think You Can Dance’s 300th episode airs June 15 on Fox.
Remini will join Stephen 'tWitch' Boss and JoJo Siwa on the judging panel.
Renee echoed the actor's previous comments, referring to 'gossip' as 'poison.'
Matthew Morrison breaks his silence after he was fired as a judge on 'So You Think You Can Dance.'
The actor was fired from the dance competition series after a female contestant said she received 'uncomfortable' messages from him.
A source tells ET that a ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ contestant received 'uncomfortable' social media messages from Matthew Morrison.
Morrison abruptly exited the show on Friday, noting that he didn't 'follow competition production protocols.'
The actor announced he didn't follow 'competition production protocols,' which prevented him from judging fairly.
'So You Think You Can Dance' season 17 premieres May 18 on Fox.
Cat Deeley will return to host the upcoming season.
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