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Who is Timor Steffens? Dance Dance Dance judge who’s worked with Michael Jackson and Usher

TIMOR Steffens has become a familiar face on screens as one of the judges on ITV's Dance, Dance, Dance.

However, the trio of judges have already come under fire, with former Strictly professional Kristina Rihanoff declaring that nobody had heard of them.

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Timor Steffens is a choreographer and international dancerCredit: Getty Images

But what do we know about this dancer and choreographer who once worked with Michael Jackson?

Here's the lowdown on the Dutch dance star...

Where is Timor Steffens from?

Choreographer and dancer Timor Steffens was born in Roermond but moved to Rotterdam aged six.

He studied hairdressing training and education electrical engineering , but he didn’t finish either.

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At eighteen he began dancing and a year later he was accepted at the Rotterdam Dance Academy.

He is a judge on Dance Dance DanceCredit: WENN

What was Timor Steffens' big break?

In 2008, Timor participated in the talent show So You Think You Can Dance. He finished second behind winner Ivan Paulovich .

In 2009 it was announced that he was going to dance with singer Michael Jackson during his This is it concerts in London - Jackson, however, died on 25 June that same year.

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On 7 July 2009 Timor danced with the other backing dancers during the memorial service for Jackson, which was broadcast live globally.

He joins Ashley Banjo and on the panelCredit: WENN

What other shows has Timor Steffens appeared on?

In the spring of 2010 Steffens worked with Jermaine Jackson on the SBS program Move Like Michael Jackson it.

That same year he performed as a background dancer in the movie Burlesque.

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Timor was also a dancer for Chris Brown. In 2012, he was on Beat the Best.

In 2014 he became the creative director was on The Voice of Italy.

He learnt to dance when he was 18, and has even been a backing dancer for Chris BrownCredit: Getty Images

Where and when can I watch his new show Dance, Dance, Dance?

Dance, Dance, Dance is a new ITV1 show that sees celebrities recreating iconic pop videos and movie dance sequences.

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It is hosted by Alesha Dixon and Will Best.

Joining Timor on the judging panel are Tina Landon and Ashley Banjo.

The final of the current series airs on tonight at 6.30pm on ITV1.

It is also available on demand via the ITV Hub.

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