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Derek Hough
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Derek Hough biography
Derek Hough is a multi-time Dancing With the Stars ballroom champion who serves as a judge on the hit reality competition series. During his tenure as a professional dancer on the show, he competed alongside partners including contestant Amy Purdy, capturing a second-place finish during Season 18 in 2014.
Hough returned to the judging table alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli for Season 35. Recent stories highlight his work during the Season 35 premiere, where he addressed casting buzz surrounding Céline Dion, gave a low score of 3 to Guillermo Rodriguez's cha-cha routine, and drew widespread fan reactions after accidentally addressing contestant Tyler Cameron as "Dylan" during live commentary.
- Coverage of Derek Hough centers primarily on his position as a judge for Dancing With the Stars Season 35.
- Reports focus on his on-air commentary during live broadcasts, including lighthearted blunders and low contestant scores, while also recalling his past success as a professional dancer on the show.
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Derek Hough addressed playful rumors regarding potential Season 35 casting for Céline Dion.
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Dancing With the Stars confirmed Derek Hough would return to the judging table for Season 35.
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Derek Hough accidentally called contestant Tyler Cameron "Dylan" during live commentary on the Season 35 premiere.
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Derek Hough awarded Guillermo Rodriguez a score of 3 for his premiere night cha-cha routine.
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Derek Hough: your questions
What is Derek Hough's role on Dancing With the Stars?
Derek Hough is a former ballroom champion who serves as a judge on Dancing With the Stars.
Who judges Season 35 alongside Derek Hough?
Derek Hough serves on the Season 35 judging panel alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.
What score did Derek Hough give Guillermo Rodriguez?
Derek Hough awarded Guillermo Rodriguez a score of 3 out of 10 for his premiere night cha-cha.
What slip of the tongue did Derek Hough make on live TV?
During live commentary on the Season 35 premiere, Derek Hough mistakenly called contestant Tyler Cameron "Dylan".
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