Derulo had the following to say about his new gig, "I am truly excited, and eagerly look forward to joining the cast of So You Think You Can Dance. It is one of the most respected and longest-tenured shows on network television, and I hope to be a part of new growth and continued success."

The new season will air this summer on the Fox television network and the auditions for the season will kick off this Saturday, January 24, in New York with Derulo, Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe acting as this year's judges and Cat Deeley as host.

Abdul released this statement about joining the show, "I have dedicated a large part of my career as a choreographer to discovering and mentoring some of the most iconic artists and performers from all over the world.