Vanessa Hudgens tapped to judge 'So You Think You Can Dance'

Vanessa Hudgens has boarded the hot tamale train as a judge.

The 28-year-old actress is joining Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy as the third judge for the upcoming 14th season of ?So You Think You Can Dance,? E! Online reported.

"I am so excited for Vanessa to join Mary and me on the judging panel for the 14th season of So You Think You Can Dance," Lythgoe said in a statement.

He added, "There was instant chemistry in the audition rounds, and I know the SYTYCD fans will love her as much as we do. Vanessa is an accomplished artist and brings her own brand of enthusiasm and energy to our panel."

Season 14 will feature dancers ages 18 to 30, along with all-star partnerships and the return of judge Mary Murphy, who left after season 11.

The dance talent show premieres on June 12 on Fox.

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