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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Week 1 Recap: Who Is at the Top of the Leaderboard?

Dancing With the Stars is officially back with Season 34! The dance competition returned on Tuesday, September 16, with 16 new celebrity contestants ready to show off what they’ve been working on with their pro partners for the past few weeks.

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Carrie Ann Inaba Missing ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 34 Premiere: What Happened?

Dancing With the Stars returns with its 34th season on Tuesday, September 16, but one judge will be missing from the table. Ahead of the live episode, Carrie Ann Inaba confirmed that she will not be in attendance for the premiere.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 15

Dancing with the Stars' Derek Hough 'can't wait' to become a dad

Derek Hough "can't wait" to become a dad. In July, the former Dancing with the Stars professional dancer and his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, 30, announced they are welcoming their first child into the world, and he is excited about planning trips and activities with his little one.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 11

Did Derek Hough Just Leak a ‘DWTS’ Season 34 Theme Night?

Let us be glad, let us be grateful, because Derek Hough may have just confirmed one of Dancing With the Stars‘ Season 34 theme nights. “Wouldn’t it be just so cool if Dancing With the Stars had a Wicked week?” social media star Jess Val Ortiz suggested in a recent TikTok post.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 11

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Carrie Ann Inaba Reveals Her Dream Contestant

“Derek, what was that song? I was talking about one of my favorite moments, with you and Amy Purdy!” judge Carrie Ann Inaba calls out to her colleague, pro dancer Derek Hough, while we chat during her June 2025 photo shoot.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 1

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Siblings Derek & Julianne Hough Reflect on Growing Up With the Series

With hundreds of episodes of Dancing With the Stars between them, siblings Derek and Julianne Hough quick-stepped their way into America’s hearts. We caught up with the Emmy-winning choreographers — Derek is now a judge and Julianne a cohost on the show — to chat about their favorite memories and what keeps them coming back to the ballroom.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 29

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Robert Irwin on Sister Bindi’s Advice, His Lack of Dance Experience & More

Ten years ago, Bindi Irwin was crowned champion of Dancing With the Stars alongside partner Derek Hough. Now, her younger brother, Robert Irwin, is gearing up to hit the ballroom for his own shot at the Mirrorball trophy.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 14

Dancing has taught me some life lessons, says Julianne Hough

Julianne Hough's dancing career has taught her some important "life lessons". The 37-year-old star - who joined Dancing with the Stars back in 2007 - believes her career has taught her the value of "resilience and tenacity".

Entertainment News / TV Insider / August 13

Is Derek Hough Leaving ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Amid ‘Extra’ Hosting Gig?

Derek Hough has a brand new job as the host of Extra, but what does it mean for his future with Dancing With the Stars? Fans of the dancing competition show, don’t fear!

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 22

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert expecting first child together

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert are expecting their first child together. The 40-year-old professional dancer and his 30-year-old wife – who tied the knot in Monterey County, California in 2023 – revealed in a joint Instagram video that Hayley is pregnant.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 20

Did ‘Duck Dynasty’s Sadie Robertson Win ‘Dancing With the Stars’? Her Journey on the Show

In 2014, Sadie Robertson competed in Season 19 of Dancing With the Stars. The opportunity came amid her family’s success with Duck Dynasty. Robertson was partnered with Mark Ballas in the dancing competition.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 8

‘DWTS’ Julianne Hough Shares IVF Video Update Amid Infertility Struggle

Dancing With the Stars co-host Julianne Hough shared an IVF update in a video of her egg-freezing journey amid the professional dancer’s infertility struggle.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 30

DWTS to feature male-male partnership?

‘Dancing With The Stars’ would consider an all-male partnership. Back in 2021, JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson made history as the first same-sex pairing on the reality TV dance show and producers are keen to continue to “push the envelope”.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 29

Will ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Have a Male-Male Pairing in Season 34? Here’s What Show Boss Says

The Season 33 finale of Dancing With the Stars featured longtime friends Derek Hough and Mark Ballas collaborating on an Argentine Tango, leading to speculation that Season 34 could feature a male celebrity dancing with a male pro.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 28

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Judges’ Future: Will There Be Another Shake-Up? Producer Weighs In

Will Dancing With the Stars ever see a completely new judging panel? The executive producer weighs in on the possibility of just that as the competition series gears up for Season 34, especially since the hosts have changed in recent years.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 24

Will ‘DWTS’ Judge Derek Hough & Co-host Julianne Hough Return to the Ballroom Floor as Pro Competitors?

Siblings Julianne Hough and Derek Hough have been with Dancing With the Stars since Season 4 and Season 5, respectively. After winning a whole slew of coveted Mirrorball trophies (he has six; she has two), the Houghs redefined their roles on the long-running ABC reality series, which was recently renewed for a 34th season.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 24

'Dancing With The Stars' Reveals Cast Details and More

The ballroom lights are warming up as Dancing with the Stars prepares to launch its 34th season with a heartfelt new competitor. Specifically, ABC revealed that they’ve chosen wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin as their first confirmed celebrity contestant during Disney Entertainment Television’s Get Real Event in Los Angeles.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 23

Robert Irwin named as first celebrity for Dancing with the Stars 2025

Robert Irwin is "over the moon" that his "dream" of being on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has become a "reality". The 21-year-old conservationist has said

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 5

Derek Hough stole Ravenclaw gear from set of Harry Potter

Derek Hough has claimed he stole "a Ravenclaw robe, scarf, tie" and "silverware" from the set of 2001's 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'. The 39-year-old actor-and-dancer and his sister Julianne Hough, 36, were extras in the first movie in the blockbuster wizarding franchise based on the books by J.K.

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Celebrities who have won the most money on reality TV

There's more to reality TV than fancy trips, expensive dinners, and shopping sprees on Rodeo Drive. Some shows are competitive, allowing viewers to root for their favorite contestants to win grand prizes like a recording contract, a role in a feature film, or a boatload of money.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2021

'Dancing with the Stars' returning for landmark 30th season

Tuesday afternoon, Dancing with the Stars announced it will return for a 30th season on ABC this fall: Tyra Banks will again serve as host, according to Entertainment Weekly, while the returning judges will be Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.

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