In Blue’s Clues & You (20 episodes), beloved puppy Blue invites viewers to join her and the live action host on a clue led adventure and solve a daily puzzle.
Josh’s wonderful theater background and his natural charisma checked all the boxes for us, and of course Steve’s stamp of approval only solidified our decision.” “From his genuineness to his comedic timing and range, there was no doubt that he could carry the show on for the next generation of preschoolers.”Īdded Cathy Galeota, Senior Vice President, Preschool Content, Nickelodeon Group: “From the moment we decided to make a new version of the series, we knew that so much of the energy and magic of the show comes from the host’s ability to bring preschoolers into the colorfully animated world of Blue and her friends. “The search for the new host of Blue’s Clues & You was no small task, but we knew as soon as we met Josh that he was the perfect choice,” said Shelly Sumpter Gillyard, Executive Vice President, Talent, Music and Events, Nickelodeon Group. He has also appeared in CBS’ Bull and ABC’s Time After Time. Other notable theatre credits include David Byrne’s Here Lies Love and Encores!: Merrily We Roll Along. Dela Cruz recently appeared in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway as the understudy for Aladdin and a member of the ensemble.
Joshua Dela Cruz is making his television series regular debut as the new host of Blue’s Clues & You. Said Burns, “I had the great honor of being a part of the search for the new host, and I give Josh two thumbs up! He can definitely fill my shoes, and the rugby shirt.” Original Blue’s Clues host Steve Burns helped guide the audition process during the search for the new host. Production on Blue’s Clues & You will commence this month in Toronto. Dela Cruz will have a new generation of preschoolers searching for clues with the beloved energetic girl puppy Blue.
Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues has found a new pal for Blue in TV newcomer and Broadway actor Joshua Dela Cruz, and a brand-new title: Blue’s Clues & You. Share it: The new host of Blue’s Clues, Joshua Dela Cruz, along with the original host, Steve Burns, on Nickelodeon. The signature paw print will be back as Blue identifies clues in the animated world. From what we are reading below it seems that the show will be very similar to the original in terms of interactivity and exploring advanced subject matter. We love that Steve Burns helped in the audition process for the new host as he knows what it takes for the job. This show holds a special place in our household as our middle child LOVED Blue’s Clues and still has a plush on his bed at almost thirteen years old. We are curious to see how he does in this classic role. Joshua Dela Curz will be making his television debut with Blue’s Clues & You and you may know him from Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway as an understudy. All Rights Reserved.īlue’s Clues is back, well at least it will be back with a new host and a new title, Blue’s Clues & You at some point in the future as production starting this month in Toronto. Pictured: The new host of Blue’s Clues, Joshua Dela Cruz, on Nickelodeon.