Christina Milian to Replace the Late br Naya Rivera in 'Step Up' Series.br On Feb. 8, Starz announced that Milian will be assuming the role of Collette Jones in the series.br Rivera played the character for br two seasons on 'Step Up: High Water.'.br It originally aired on YouTube, and Rivera was preparing to go into production with Starz prior to her untimely death in July of 2020.br Milian issued a statement br about coming into the role.br I am so excited to join the Step Up family. I know I have massive shoes to fill, Christina Milian, via statement.br Naya was incredible. I hope to honor Naya, her family, friends and fans with a great performance, Christina Milian, via statement.br Show creator and executive producer Holly Sorensen br said that the cast and crew will "never stop mourning" br Rivera's death but are happy to welcome Milian.br It was almost impossible to consider there could be someone so graceful and loving who could both help us honor our loss, while also bringing a deep reservoir of talent to our show, in so many areas. , Holly Sorensen, 'Step Up' creator and executive producer, via statement.