Dancing With the Stars is dropping one other beloved face forward of its 29th season.
ABC introduced Tuesday that Derek Hough will function a choose for the upcoming season, changing Len Goodman.
Goodman is unable to journey to movie the collection as a result of he’s presently residing in the UK, and there are journey restrictions as a consequence of COVID-19.
Goodman will likely be part of the collection “in a special capability,” presumably by way of Zoom, which has helped plenty of exhibits proceed to manufacturing as we become familiar with the specter of the pandemic.
“This present has been and can at all times be extremely particular to me,” Hough stated in an announcement, confirming the information.
“Coming again appears like coming dwelling, and I couldn’t be extra excited to be again within the ballroom.”
Hough will choose the collection alongside returning judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.
Hough has labored on the present as a professional dancer, securing six wins with contestants Brooke Burke, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Gray, Kellie Pickler, Amber Riley, and Bindi Irwin.
Lately, he starred on NBC’s World of Dance as a choose, alongside Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo.
He has additionally been part of ABC’s latest Disney Singalong occasions.
That is the newest in an extended line of modifications for the ABC actuality collection.
Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews were both fired earlier this 12 months with the community wanting to change up the collection in an effort to extend rankings.
The brand new season will likely be hosted by Tyra Banks, who additionally serves as an government producer.
ABC confirmed the forged final week, and it contains Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean, Tiger King star Carole Baskin, Promoting Sundown’s Chrishell Stause, former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe, former NFL participant Vernon Davis, Jesse Metcalfe, and Monica Aldama (head coach from Netflix’s Cheer).
They be part of Anne Heche, Disney Channel star Skai Jackson, One Day at a Time actress Justina Machado, The Actual host Jeannie Mai, Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly, Catfish host Nev Schulman, NBA celebrity Charles Oakley, and Olympic determine skater Johnny Weir.
Additionally returning this season is Artem Chigvintsev and Sharna Burgess, who had been each let go as professional dancers final 12 months, forward of the 28th season.
Dancing With the Stars returns Monday, September 14.
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