Season 17 of So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) premiered on Wednesday on FOX. This time, the entire panel of judges was replaced, leaving fans disappointed.So You Think You Can Dance is a hit dance competition series going strong since 2016. One of the reasons for SYTYCD’s success was the judges, especially Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy, who have been associated with the show for a long time.In season 17, they have been replaced by Dancing With the Stars’ JoJo Siwa, dancer Stephen “tWitch” Boss, and Glee star Matthew Morrison.ImperfectSong@ImperfectSongI miss Nigel and Mary #SYTYCDI miss Nigel and Mary #SYTYCDWhat do SYTYCD fans think of the new judges? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSYTYCD fans missed former judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy in the premiere episode of So You Think You Can Dance season 17. According to viewers, the show lacked Lythgoe’s expert comments.Earlier, Lythgoe tweeted about not returning to the show, which he co-created. His tweet read:“I am so thrilled that America’s young aspiring dance talent will get to work with some of our greatest creative choreographers. On a personally sad note, I have not been asked to be on the judging panel this season. I don’t know who will be saying “Cue Music” but I wish them well.”Netizens also pointed out that JoJo Siwa was not an experienced dancer and thus, didn’t deserve to earn a judge’s seat. The former judges were experienced dancers and choreographers.Take a look at fans’ reactions:Juicyneli718@juicyneli718I hope these aren’t the Permanent judges where is Nigel & Mary #SYTYCDI hope these aren’t the Permanent judges where is Nigel & Mary 😩#SYTYCD https://t.co/TQ0BWTRkInAllison@Daviesallison1AI honestly think they could’ve kept Nigel and Mary but had Twitch join #SYTYCD385I honestly think they could’ve kept Nigel and Mary but had Twitch join #SYTYCDRobin Belesky@RBeleskyI miss Nigel's knowledgeable comments. It's his show. #SYTYCD7I miss Nigel's knowledgeable comments. It's his show. #SYTYCDCayla Koslow@CaylaKoslowNeed my #HotTamaleTrain and original judges back on #SYTYCD. Let’s do a panel of Twitch, Mary and Nigel…. This season seems off16Need my #HotTamaleTrain and original judges back on #SYTYCD. Let’s do a panel of Twitch, Mary and Nigel…. This season seems off𝕃𝕠𝕦𝕚𝕤𝕒 𝕍𝕚𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕟𝕫𝕒@LouisaVincenzaSo,I’m thrilled that #SYTYCD is back!but,I’m sad Nigel Lythgoe isn’t there. Is he okay? they didn’t even mention the man.rude.1So,I’m thrilled that #SYTYCD is back!but,I’m sad Nigel Lythgoe isn’t there. Is he okay? they didn’t even mention the man.rude. https://t.co/bisqPTe0lVMr. Quick@ridequick@DANCEonFOX just ain't the same without my @HOTtamaleTRAIN Mary Murphy! But I'll still watch cuz I love it! #marymurphy #SYTYCD #season175@DANCEonFOX just ain't the same without my @HOTtamaleTRAIN Mary Murphy! But I'll still watch cuz I love it! #marymurphy #SYTYCD #season17 https://t.co/z5LostETHvMizz👠🇨🇦@MizzyIII’ve been waiting forever for ##SYTYCD to return. Where is Nigel? I could do without seeing #JojoSiwa🙄 had enough of her from #DWTS and her diva ways. One dance show don’t make you a judge1I’ve been waiting forever for ##SYTYCD to return. Where is Nigel? 😳I could do without seeing #JojoSiwa🙄 had enough of her from #DWTS and her diva ways. One dance show don’t make you a judge😡Monica@Winnie3378#SYTYCD I love this show, but no Nigel? I'm heartbroken.#SYTYCD I love this show, but no Nigel? I'm heartbroken.ĸeĸe🦒@__KeiKei92I miss Mary #SYTYCD1I miss Mary #SYTYCDJim Wheelock@ChiefJimi@DANCEonFOX without Nigel and Mary, #SYTYCD is doomed. I’m sorry, but @itsjojosiwa? No thank you.@DANCEonFOX without Nigel and Mary, #SYTYCD is doomed. I’m sorry, but @itsjojosiwa? No thank you.So You Think You Can Dance Season 17 premiere View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe only returning cast member from the previous season was host Cat Deeley. She introduced the participants for the first audition of So You Think You Can Dance season 17.The eight contestants who got selected for the next round included:Konnor Kelly, 19, New YorkSamuel “Hooliboy” Kyei, 27, West AfricaBlake Rhodes, 18, OregonJordan Betscher, 24, OhioRachel Lockhart, 21, AlabamaJerome Cunanan, 24, PhilippinesAnna Miller, 18, CaliforniaMaci Montez, 19, CaliforniaThe official synopsis of SYTYCD season 17, episode 1 reads:"This season will feature highly skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30, showcasing their talents in various dance styles, including contemporary, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, animation, breaking and more.”It continued:“Those who are selected get to move on to the SYTYCD studio and get to work with world-renowned choreographers and compete each week in a variety of styles, with brand-new twists and turns introduced into the competition."So You Think You Can Dance is a critically-acclaimed dance reality show that has won 71 Emmy Award nominations, out of which the show has bagged 17 trophies. The previous season’s winner was 19-year-old, Bailey Munoz.Season 17 will air new episodes every Wednesday on FOX at 9.00 pm ET.