Derek Hough Says His ‘Tough’ ‘DWTS’ Criticism Is Out of’ ‘Respect’ for Contestants

Vernon Davis and Peta Murgatroyd are saying goodbye to season 29 of. After being in danger of elimination for two weeks in a row, the former NFL star and his pro partner were sent packing during the dance competition show's Top 11 Night.While Carrie Ann Inaba chose to save Vernon and Peta, fellow judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli opted to go with the other bottom two couple, Johnny Weir and Britt Stewart.

Vernon Davis and Peta Murgatroyd are saying goodbye to season 29 of. After being in danger of elimination for three weeks in a row, the former NFL star and his pro partner were sent packing during the dance competition show's Top 11 Night.While Carrie Ann Inaba chose to save Vernon and Peta, fellow judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli opted to go with the other bottom two couple, Johnny Weir and Britt Stewart.

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert set the floor on fire during their special performance on tonight’s episode of Dancing With The Stars on Monday (October 19).

“Dancing with the Stars” judge Derek Hough returned to the ballroom floor for a blazing hot performance with girlfriend Hayley Erbert on Monday, Oct. 19.

Johnny Weir gave it his all during Top 11 Night of on Monday. After Johnny's almost-perfect score last week, the former figure skater shook things up with an impressive Salsa routine with partner Britt Stewart.

Derek Hough has officially brought his moves back to !The 35-year-old dancer, who is serving as a judge for season 29 of the dance competition show, performed with his girlfriend, Hayley Erbert, on Monday. The two showed the contestants how it's done, dancing a sexy Paso Doble to «Uccen» by Taalbi Brothers.ABC announced last week that Hough would be performing during the Oct.

Dancing with the Stars on Monday night. While some fans may not have known that Derek was in a serious relationship, it looks like he and Hayley are going strong.

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert have been dating since 2015 and many fans are waiting for an engagement announcement from the longtime couple.

Derek Hough revealed earlier this month that he'd be performing on  with his girlfriend, Hayley Erbert, fans on social media couldn't seem to help themselves from asking, «Is he going to propose?»It's fair to say that the two been together for a while now, and it wouldn't be the first time a proposal went down in the ballroom (remember when Sasha Farber popped the question to Emma Slater in 2016?).

Derek Hough and his relationship with his girlfriend, dancer Hayley Erbert, has only gotten stronger during quarantine. ET spoke with the judge on Monday, and he had no problem expressing that Erbert was «absolutely» the love of his life.

Kaitlyn Bristowe brought some magic to the dance floor on ’80s Night! The former Bachelorette wowed with her Tango on “Dancing With the Stars” on Monday night, ending her performance with some epic break dancing.

Kaitlyn Bristowe brought some magic to the dance floor on '80s Night! The former Bachelorette wowed with her Tango on on Monday night, ending her performance with some epic break dancing. «I know the judges wanted to see a different side, so '80s Kaitlyn is out to play,» Bristowe teased before she and her pro partner, Artem Chigvintsev, danced to Tiffany's «I Think We're Alone Now.» Judges Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba praised the pair for their dynamic performance. «I did not

Derek Hough has nothing but love for sister Julianne Hough and her husband, Brooks Laich, amid the couple’s reconciliation.“For anybody that you love and that you care about, that’s all you want. You just want people around you to be happy and to support them in any way you possibly can and to serve them,” the Dancing With the Stars judge, 35, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, October 2, while discussing his participation in Frank’s RedHot Thick Sauce #DippingDanceChallenge.

Peter White Television EditorDancing with the Stars has waltzed off to a flying start this season with its highest ratings in three years.Showrunner Andrew Llinares, new host Tyra Banks, new judge Derek Hough and casting director and co-exec producer Deena Katz talked about a variety of subjects including making the show during COVID-19, the departure of host Tom Bergeron and the controversy of casting Tiger King’s Carole Baskin.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TV“Dancing With The Stars” has gone through quite a few changes this season, and it’s about to go through another: Derek Hough will step out from behind the judges’ table to take the dance floor once again, on Oct. 19.The six-time Mirrorball champion will perform a routine with his girlfriend and “Dancing” alum Hayley Erbert, his first in-show dance since 2017.

Derek Hough is returning to the ballroom! On Wednesday, ABC announced that the 35-year-old judge will perform during the Oct. 19 episode, marking the first time he's done so since 2017.The dancer will perform with his girlfriend — who's also a former pro — Hayley Erbert.