Nickelodeon Renews "Blue's Clues & You" for 2nd Season

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"Blue's Clues" Reboot Finds New Host in Joshua Dela Cruz
by Christi Carras
Sept. 13, 2018


Move over Steve and Joe — "Blue's Clues'" titular pup has a new human companion. The 1996 children's program is getting a reboot on Nickelodeon, as well as a new title and host, played by Broadway actor Joshua Dela Cruz.

Retitled "Blue's Clues & You", the series will follow a format similar to its parent show in which its starring animated canine, Blue, leaves paw prints on clues for her preschool-age viewers to find and interpret, with the help of her live-action friend.





Nickelodeon has tapped Dela Cruz, recently understudy to Aladdin on Broadway, to sport the iconic green-striped shirt originally donned by Steve Burns, who was involved in casting his replacement.

"I had the great honor of being a part of the search for the new host, and I give Josh two thumbs up," Burns said. "He can definitely fill my shoes, and the rugby shirt."





Though Dela Cruz's resume includes multiple stage credits, the actor is relatively new to television. "Blue's Clues & You" will mark Dela Cruz's small-screen debut as a series regular. He previously appeared in CBS' "Bull" and ABC's "Time After Time".

"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 vp talent, music and events at Nickelodeon Group. "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."





Dela Cruz is the third to step into the hosting role, preceded by Burns, who kept the part until 2006, when Donovan Patton replaced Burns as the new Steve — renamed Joe — for the show's final episodes.

"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," added Cathy Galeota, senior vp preschool content at Nickelodeon Group.

"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."



"Blue's Clues & You" will begin production later this month in Toronto.

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Nickelodeon Greenlights Season 2 of "Blue’s Clues & You"
by Dino-Ray Ramos
November 19, 2019


Riding the wave of its debut in the number one spot, Nickelodeon has greenlit a second season of "Blue’s Clues & You" with host Josh Dela Cruz and the lovable titular puppy Blue.

The second season will have Josh and Blue taking on brand-new adventures with friends old and new. The new season will also feature special appearances by Steve (Steve Burns), Joe (Donovan Patton), and Josh’s Lola (Carolyn Fe) — his grandmother — along with even more singing and dancing, exploration, celebration, and of course clues that empower preschoolers to help their friends.

https://deadline.com/2019/11/nickelo...uz-1202790023/

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Nick Jr. has really brought new life to Blues Clues and with the new revival Blues Clues And You Nick Jr. has made Blue a celebrity again. I remember watching Blues Clues with my cousin when he was little and I think it was a very interesting concept that Nickelodeon was really proud of. With the new host Joshua Dela Pena he has brought new life to one of Nick Jr's most iconic preschool characters and Joshua has filled the sneakers of Steve and Joe very well. In fact because of the success of Blues Clues And You there will a brand new float of Blues Clues And You that will feature Joshua Dela Pena in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to honor the new season of Blues Clues And You
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