Joshua "Josh" Dela Cruz is a Filipino-American actor, dancer, musician, and singer. Cruz stars as "Josh", the host of Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues & You!, having a new generation of preschoolers searching for clues with the beloved energetic girl puppy Blue. The role marked the New Jersey native's debut as a television series regular. Prior to appearing on the show, he appeared on Broadway in Disney's Aladdin. He currently lives in New York City with his wife Amanda, an actress whom he met in college, and their dog Ollie.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
Josh Dela Cruz made his Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in the 2019 Parade, appearing on the brand-new "Blue's Clues & You!" float furnished by Nickelodeon, which was based on the series of the same name. Cruz was joined by his best puppy pal, Blue, who appeared in the form of a 22-foot tall inflatable figure. Dressed in his signature striped blue shirt, Josh waved to his adoring fans as he travelled down the Parade route.
Upon arriving in front of Macy's flagship 34th Street department store, Josh performed a special song written exclusively for the Macy's Parade. The song was a parody of The Romatics' "What I Like About You", titled "What I Like About Blue." The lyrics were given a playful twist to match the series' upbeat and energetic premise, with Josh himself playing his guitar.
For the 95th Macy's Parade in 2021, Josh along with the two previous hosts of the Blue's Clues franchise Joe and Steve joined him, and performed "You Can’t Spell Blue without YOU" just in time for the original show's 25th anniversary.