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Shaquille O’Neal speaks during Pepsi Stronger Together and CTG Foundation Atlanta Law Enforcement on in McDonough, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Pepsi Stronger Together)

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Shaquille O’Neal speaks during Pepsi Stronger Together and CTG Foundation Atlanta Law Enforcement on in McDonough, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Pepsi Stronger Together)
In a few days, fans will be able to see Shaquille O’Neal in a new setting. The retired NBA icon will be judging a dance show, which also includes other celebrities on the panel. Shakira, who will also be a part of the show, announced the news on her social media as well.
While fans will enjoy a new show, NBA followers will be excited to see O’Neal judging a dance competition.
Team #DancingWithMyself! @SHAQ @lizakoshy @camillekostek pic.twitter.com/MfVd045diE
— Shakira (@shakira) March 15, 2022
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Shaquille O’Neal to judge new dance reality TV show?
As per Shakira’s new video, the retired Los Angeles Lakers legend is ready to judge a dance TV show.
“I wasn’t allowed to say it before and I’ve been biting my lip this entire time,” Shakira said. “But now I can officially say that I’m going to be in great company with the legendary, with the only and only Shaquille O’Neal. Oh my god. (I’m) such a huge fan”.?
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The show, Dancing With Myself, will also feature Liza Koshy as a judge. Shakira also ended up introducing Koshy along with the show’s host Camille Kostek.
The overall response Shakira received was positive.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 09: NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal attends the grand opening of Shaquille’s At L.A. Live at LA Live on March 09, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)
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Why is O’Neal a good judge for the show?
Looking at the format of the show and O’Neal’s dance clips on the internet, the four-time NBA champion is a good fit. The show will bring together everyday people, who will compete in high-energy dances. They will perform new routines in front of an audience to gain their approval along with Shaq’s.
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O’Neal, who is also on Inside The NBA, has shared videos of him dancing to viral tunes before. One of these dances includes the song Ameno Amapiano. That being said, Shaq has been into music since the 90s, which is when he started making his own songs. While O’Neal’s presence on the show might be unexpected, he will surely fit right in.
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Furthermore, details about the show will be revealed over a period of time. O’Neal’s participation as a judge, however, seems to be confirmed.
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