Derek Hough, Julianne Hough.Photo: Joshua Blanchard/Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Derek Houghis thrilled to welcome his sister back to theDancing with the Starsballroom.
After news thatJulianne Houghwill return to the dance floor as a host, Derekshared his supportfor the decision.“You know, it makes sense,” Derek, 37, toldEntertainment Tonight. “I mean Julianne is an alum, you know. She’s won the show twice. She’s a part of the family, you know what I mean? And so when I heard the news too, I was like, ‘That makes sense.'”
Derek admitted he knew of the decision before the public, but kept the secret within the family. “I’ve known for like a few days, but it still was relatively new to me and I was like, ‘That’s perfect,'” he added.
Julianne, 34, will join the Disney+ series as a co-host alongsideAlfonso RibeiroafterTyra Banksstepped away fromDWTS.
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Banks acted as the show’s co-host for three seasons before confirming last week that she was leaving to focus on business.
As Derek mentioned, Julianne is no stranger to the show. The professional dancer was a pro partner on the show from 2007 to 2009 and became a judge on the series from 2014 and 2021.
As a pro, Julianne won the mirrorball trophy twice — with celebrity partnersApolo Anton Ohnoin season 4 andHélio Castronevesin season 5.
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Season 32 ofDancing with the Starsis set to premiere this fall on Disney+.
source: people.com
