Derek Hough Opens up on New Season of 'DWTS'
Hough previewed season 35 and said the new cast will keep getting better as he promotes his holiday tour.
- On Tuesday, Derek Hough joined Good Morning America to preview the upcoming 35th season of Dancing With The Stars, teasing that competition will be "fantastic" as the show celebrates its 20th anniversary.
- Four celebrity dancers have already been announced for the new season, including Ciara Miller of Summer House, Maura Higgins of Love Island, Jackson Olsen of Savannah Bananas, and Guillermo of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
- Hough explained his judging philosophy differs between programs: he encourages celebrities on Dancing With The Stars but noted "you got to be kind of tough" on professional dancers competing on The Next Pro.
- Touring currently with his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, and their 7-month-old daughter Everley, Hough called the experience of traveling with his newborn "the best thing."
- The six-time Mirrorball champion also announced Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays, which will span both coasts, kicking off November 4 and continuing through December 30.
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Derek Hough opens up on new season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Six-time Mirrorball champion and current Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough joined Good Morning America on Tuesday to give a sneak peek of the show's upcoming season, including his thoughts on the new celebrity dancers. The four celebrity dancers who have already been announced for season 35 include Ciara Miller of Summer House fame, Maura Higgins of Love Island fame, Savannah Bananas baseball player Jackson Olsen, and comedian and talk sh…
Derek Hough opens up on new season of 'Dancing with the Stars'
Derek Hough joined ‘Good Morning America’ to talk ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ a new tour and more on July 21, 2026, in New York City. (ABC News) Six-time Mirrorball champion and current Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough joined Good Morning America on Tuesday to give a sneak peek of the show’s upcoming season, including his thoughts on the new celebrity dancers. The four celebrity dancers who have already been announced for season 35 include…
Derek Hough opens up on new season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ – KS95 94.5
Six-time Mirrorball champion and current Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough joined Good Morning America on Tuesday to give a sneak peek of the show’s upcoming season, including his thoughts on the new celebrity dancers. The four celebrity dancers who have already been announced for season 35 include Ciara Miller of Summer House fame, Maura Higgins of Love Island fame, Savannah Bananas baseball player Jackson Olsen, and comedian and talk sh…
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