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Entertainment News / TV Insider / November 26

Derek & Julianne Hough’s Mom Makes Rare Appearance at ‘DWTS’ Finale (Photos)

The Dancing With the Stars Season 34 Finale was a memorable night not only for the contestants but also for Derek and Julianne Hough. During the show’s Tuesday, November 25, episode, the siblings took a moment to pose for a sweet photo with their mother, Marriann Hough.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / November 26

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Finale Recap: Who Won Season 34? (Videos)

It all comes down to this! The five finalists on Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars performed three more dances during the Tuesday, November 25, finale before a winner was announced.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 23

Dancing with the Stars' Derek Hough 'absorbed' wife Hayley Erbert's pregnancy emotions

Derek Hough is experiencing a wave of emotions ahead of becoming a dad. The Dancing with the Stars judge joked he has "absorbed" all of his 31-year-old wife Hayley Erbert’s pregnancy feelings as the couple gears up to welcome their first child together.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 19

Julianne Hough: I'm ready to be a mom

Julianne Hough feels "ready to be a mom". Derek Hough, Julianne's brother, and his wife Hayley Erbert are currently preparing for the arrival of their first child, and the 37-year-old dancer has now revealed that she's keen to follow in her sibling's footsteps.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / November 14

Will ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Return for Season 35? Everything We Know So Far

Dancing With the Stars is having a major moment in 2025. In its 20th year on the air, the show is getting more buzz than ever, and it has the ratings to show for it.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / November 14

‘DWTS’: Why Tom Bergeron’s the Only One Who Can Fill Len Goodman’s Judge Seat

Tom Bergeron made a triumphant return to Dancing With the Stars for this show’s 20th Birthday episode, and many are hoping that this could be the beginning of a permanent comeback.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / November 12

Tom Bergeron Wants the Return of the ‘DWTS’ Results Show — And Fans Agree

Tom Bergeron used his return to the Dancing With the Stars ballroom to make a plea to ABC. The original DWTS host joined Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli during the show’s Tuesday, November 11, 20th Birthday Party episode.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / November 11

Robert Irwin Reflects on Cheering for Sister Bindi on ‘DWTS’ With Throwback Photos

As Dancing With the Stars celebrates its 20th anniversary, Robert Irwin is taking a look back at his history with the ABC competition series. As many fans know, Robert’s sister, Bindi Irwin, famously won Season 21 of DWTS with Derek Hough in 2015.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / November 6

‘DWTS’: Robert Irwin Shares Update After ‘Almost Dying’ in Frightening Medical Emergency

It was Halloween Night on Dancing With the Stars last week, but Robert Irwin experienced quite the scare during the show’s latest episode. Irwin and his pro partner, Witney Carson, turned in two memorable performances during the show’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night on Tuesday, November 4.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 29

Cheryl Burke Reveals Why She Was ‘So Nervous’ About Her ‘DWTS’ Return

Cheryl Burke made a triumphant return to the Dancing With the Stars ballroom on October 28. She wasn’t holding frame, but rather holding up paddles as she joined longtime colleagues Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli at the judges’ table.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 29

‘DWTS’ Fans Give Verdict on Cheryl Burke After Her Shocking Return to Show

Cheryl Burke made her surprise return to Dancing With the Stars on Tuesday (October 28), three years after saying farewell to the hit ABC competition series.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 27

Why Did Cheryl Burke Leave ‘Dancing With the Stars’? Her Complicated History With the Show

Cheryl Burke is making an unexpected return to Dancing With the Stars during the Tuesday, October 28, episode. She’ll be sitting alongside Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli as a guest judge for Halloween Night.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 23

Derek Hough Hits Back at Ryan Seacrest, Insists ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Story Is ‘Not True’

Dancing With the Stars judge Derek Hough has denied claims made by Ryan Seacrest that he caused chaos on the Celebrity Wheel of Fortune set, saying the story is “1000% not true.” The claim came from a recent interview Seacrest gave to USA Today, where he said he had to reprimand Hough when he appeared on the long-running game show on September 26.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 21

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Recap: Whitney & Jordan Top the Leaderboard Before a Surprise Elimination

Dancing With the Stars fans were changed for good during the show’s first-ever Wicked Night. To celebrate the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good, the remaining couples danced to hits from the beloved Broadway show and film adaptation.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 18

Ryan Seacrest Reprimanded Derek Hough on ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ Set

Ryan Seacrest is on good terms with Dancing With the Stars judge Derek Hough, whose sister, Julianne Hough, is one of Seacrest’s exes. But the Wheel of Fortune host did have to give his pal a talking-to when Derek got a little rambunctious on the set of the Celebrity Wheel of Fortune spinoff.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 17

‘DWTS’: Derek Hough Had Gun Held to His Head, Was Beaten Up & Hog-Tied

Derek Hough shared some difficult childhood memories in hopes of encouraging fans to spread positivity on social media. “I just got back from Yosemite, but before I left, I spoke at a children’s hospital event where we had this really meaningful conversation about bullying,” Hough shared in a Monday, October 13, Instagram video.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 17

‘DWTS’: Carrie Ann Inaba Responds to Backlash Over Her Dedication Night Scoring

Carrie Ann Inaba faced the brunt of criticism after the Tuesday, October 14, episode of Dancing With the Stars. She, alongside fellow judges Derek Hough

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 15

‘DWTS’ Fans Want Kym Johnson to Become a Judge After Dedication Night Guest Spot

Dancing With the Stars fans loved Kym Johnson‘s return as a guest judge so much that they want to see her join the series full-time. Johnson joined Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli on the DWTS judges panel during the show’s Tuesday, October 15, Dedication Night episode.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 14

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Recap: A New Star Tops the Leaderboard After Emotional Dedication Night

[WARNING: This post contains MAJOR spoilers from Dancing With the Stars Season 34, Episode 5.] The competition continued with the most emotional week yet on Dancing With the Stars Season 34.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 7

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Recap: Whitney Tops the Leaderboard & Another Shocking Elimination

Dancing With the Stars Season 34 continued with Disney Night during the Tuesday, October 7, episode. With just 11 pairs left, the competition is already getting fierce.

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 / 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 / Yardbarker

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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