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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Nardine Saad

Matthew Morrison reveals the DM that led to abrupt 'So You Think You Can Dance' exit

"Glee" alum Matthew Morrison is repudiating a salacious claim about his abrupt departure from the Fox dance competition "So You Think You Can Dance."

Last week, after only a two-month stint, the married actor-singer announced his exit from his role as a judge on the series. Then he took to Instagram on Thursday to shut down a report alleging that he had an inappropriate relationship with a contestant that led to his departure.

"It's really unfortunate that I have to sit here and defend myself and my family against blatantly untrue statements made anonymously, but I have nothing to hide," the 43-year-old said Thursday in a video message.

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