Shankman announced as 'SYTYCD' judge

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Adam Shankman has been confirmed as a permanent judge on So You Think You Can Dance.

The Hairspray director has been a guest panellist on the popular US dancing competition since its third season, TV Guide reports.

"We're going to have a third resident judge now. Adam Shankman is going to come and join us," Nigel Lythgoe said.

In June, the 44-year-old reportedly began a Twitter campaign to secure the spot and will now join Lythgoe and Mary Murphy on the series on a regular basis.

Meanwhile, former American Idol star Paula Abdul was offered a role on the show by the media mogul last month.

Lythgoe said that he is still hopeful about retaining her services, adding: "We'll have an empty chair and that empty chair can be filled, I hope one day by Paula Abdul and by lots of other people."

Shankman recently admitted that he has considered doing a sequel to his 2007 dance movie in 3D.