Derek Hough Returns to ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ Replaces Len Goodman as Season 29 Judge

Quarantine has been good for Derek Hough’s relationship.

Skai Jackson isn't letting her fumble stop her from moving forward in the competition.In case you missed it, the star and her pro partner, Alan Bersten, suffered a lift gone wrong Tuesday night, causing Skai to hold on to the reigning mirrorball champion's hair for support while performing the Samba to Ne-Yo's «Miss Independent.» Despite their swift recovery, judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough all docked points from their score, earning them a 15/30.«It was a little bit nerve

Derek Hough may be sitting behind the judge’s table during Dancing With the Stars’ 29th season, but he shared that he’s set to appear in an upcoming dance routine.“Yes, there is a plan. The plan [is] to [have me] dance,” the series vet, 35, told Us Weekly and other reporters on Tuesday, September 22.

Dancing With the Stars on Tuesday, September 22. But first, each pair took the floor and while some blew the judges away, others let the experts down.Skai Jackson and Alan Bersten, who impressed the judges during week one and tied for first place with Justina Machado and Sasha Farber, had a bit of a slip-up midway through their routine.

Dancing With The Stars is back on tonight after its regular night off.

Peter White Television EditorDancing With The Stars new judge Derek Hough is to host and develop a range of entertainment projects with ABC Entertainment after striking an overall deal with the broadcaster.This comes after Hough recently returned to the ABC fold. Hough was a professional dancer on Dancing With The Stars between 2007 and 2016 before he left to become a judge on NBC’s World of Dance.The overall deal will see him work with the network on specials and entertainment programming.

Also Read: Ad Don Lewis' Family Aired During Carole Baskin's 'DWTS' Debut Yielded 'Legitimate Tips,' Lawyer Says“Derek is a creative force not just in the ballroom, but also every room he enters,” said Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment. “He has been part of our ABC family for many years; the energy and dedication he brings to every project is palpable.

Dancing with the Stars' first-ever socially distanced season kicked off Monday and while a lot of it was different, a lot of it was the same. Celebrities danced with pro dancers, judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough critiqued their movies, and clear frontrunners emerged.

The first night of Dancing With the Stars season 29 just ended and we have a full recap with all of the scores from the evening.

Tyra Banks and judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough kicked off season 29 of Dancing With the Stars and although it included many new elements due to the coronavirus pandemic, one thing remained the same: The stars were ready to dance.Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean kicked off the show and while the judges were happy with his energy, they wanted a bit more.

returns Monday night, with a lot of new faces and big changes! With Tyra Banks hosting, Derek Hough behind the judges' table, and an eclectic cast of contestants, we'll be following along for the whole two-hour season 29 debut to break down all the best dances and the most surprising moments.In the first season since since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, fans will see a whole new ballroom and a new, safety-focused production that will be quite a bit different from anything we've seen

Derek Hough is happy to be back home with his family. ET spoke with the six-time mirrorball champion via Zoom on Tuesday, shortly after ABC announced he's returning to the ballroom as a judge this season alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.

Derek Hough is returning to the ballroom for season 29 of, and now, we finally know what his role is!During Tuesday's, ABC revealed that the six-time mirrorball champion will be serving as a judge this season. Len Goodman, who is currently in the U.K.

Derek Hough is sitting at the judges' table for the upcoming season of “Dancing with Stars.” On Tuesday, ABC confirmed Hough, the six-time mirror ball champion, would be replacing longtime judge Len Goodman. Goodman, 76, is unable to return due to travel restrictions from England to the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic, the network confirmed in a press release.

Also Read: 'Dancing With the Stars': Tyra Banks Says She Isn't Changing Show - Just Bringing Some 'Spice'“This show has been and will always be incredibly special to me,” Hough said. “Coming back feels like coming home and I couldn’t be more excited to be back in the ballroom.”Hough last danced on the show in Season 23, when his celebrity partner was Marilu Henner.

—only this time he's replacing Len Goodman as a judge. This last minute news was announced on Good Morning America, with Derek saying “This show has been and will always be incredibly special to me.

Daniel Holloway Executive Editor, TVDerek Hough has joined “Dancing With the Stars” as a judge for the show’s upcoming season.Hough, a professional dancer on the show, will replace Len Goodman, who is exiting his longtime judges-table role due to circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.