“Step Up” has found its new Collette. According to TVLine, the series has recast the role following the tragic death of original star Naya Rivera in a drowning accident last July.
RELATED: The Cast Of ‘Glee’ Honour Naya Rivera With Holiday Fundraiser Starting with the upcoming third season of the show, Collette will be played by “Dancing with the Stars” alum Christina Milian. “I am so excited to join the Step Up family,” Milian said in a statement. “I know I have massive shoes to fill.
Naya was incredible. I hope to honour Naya, her family, friends, and fans with a great performance.” Series creator Holly Sorensen added, “Naya’s death was a terrible loss to our world that we will, frankly, never stop mourning.
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