The NBC World of Dance Judges are getting hyped for the show’s premiere on NBC May 30, 2017 at 10/9 central. (Here’s everything you need to know about a show in case you’re out of the loop.) Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, Ne-Yo, and Jenna Dewan Tatum have been all over, sharing their experiences as judges and giving us some great behind-the-scenes gossip. (Did you know Jenna wanted to host the show half for the dancers and half to get J-Lo’s beauty tips? And word has it that Ne-Yo is the harshest judge.) If you want to catch them for yourselves, make sure to check out their appearances this week:
Ne-Yo on Carson Daly
Date: May 22
Time: Check local listings
Jenna Dewan Tatum on Extra
Date: May 22
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If you’ve missed the judges’ more recent appearances, catch up:
- Watch J-Lo and Derek Hough Dance Battle
- Find Out Why Jenna Dewan Tatum Wants Her Daughter to Dance
- Join the #WorldofDanceChallenge for a Chance to Appear on the Show
- Watch Ne-Yo on Access Hollywood Live
- Watch J-Lo teach the Today Show Some Choreography
And if you want to know more about the NBC World of Dance judges, it’s all right here:
Jennifer Lopez started her career in dance as a fly girl on In Living Color, is the executive producer behind the show. Her impressive career is a testament to her work ethic and discipline learned from being a dancer—and we can’t get enough. Find out more about J-Lo:
- Meet the World of Dance judges: Jennifer Lopez
- 5 Reasons Jennifer Lopez Says You Should Watch World of Dance
- Watch Jennifer Lopez School Jimmy Fallon in Dance Battle
- J-Lo Shows the Today Show How to Get Their Dance On
- 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Jennifer Lopez
- Jennifer Lopez and Derek Hough Killed It In Their Dance Battle on ‘Ellen’
- Top 5 Fave J-Lo Dance Videos of All Time
- 7 Quotes from J-Lo About Success, Dance, and More
Derek Hough started his dance training as a child, trained in the UK and ultimately becoming a world-renowned dancer. He came to international fame for his success on Dancing with the Stars. Find out more about Derek:
- Meet the World of Dance judges: Derek Hough
- 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Derek Hough
- 6 Quotes about Dance from Derek Hough
- Watch: World of Dance Judge Derek Hough Drops a Fresh New Music Video
- Derek Hough and Sister Julianne Launch ‘Move–Beyond–Live’ on Tour
Ne-Yo is a multi-platinum dancer, producer, vocalist, and performer. Dance has always been a part of his artistry, so he’s excited to judge NBC World of Dance. He does say, however, that he’s gained the reputation as the tough judge. For more about Ne-Yo:
- Meet the World of Dance judges: Ne-Yo
- 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Ne-Yo
- Top 5 Fave Ne-Yo Dance Videos of All Time
- 9 Quotes On From Ne-Yo On How to Be an Artist
- Watch: Ne-Yo Chats All Things ‘World of Dance’ on Access Hollywood
Jenna Dewan Tatum isn’t sitting at the judge’s table for NBC World of Dance. Instead, she’s lending her support to the competitors as a host/mentor. Having come up as a dancer in the industry (she’s best known for her debut in Step Up), she knows exactly where they’re coming from. For more about Jenna Dewan Tatum:
- Meet the World of Dance Host: Jenna Dewan Tatum
- 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Jenna Dewan Tatum
- Watch: Jenna Dewan Tatum Chats ‘World of Dance’ on the ‘Today’ Show
- Jenna Dewan Tatum Tells Seth Meyers All About NBC’s ‘World of Dance’
- Jenna Dewan Tatum Dishes on ‘World of Dance