New ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Judge Derek Hough Signs Overall Deal With ABC

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Peter White Television EditorSupernatural star Jensen Ackles is staying in the Warner Bros television family after striking an overall deal with the production company that he has formed with his wife Danneel.The pair have launched Chaos Machine Productions and have hired former DC creative executive Renee Reiff as head of development.The overall deal will see the trio create, develop and produce new shows for streaming services, cable, and the broadcast networks.

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.

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.

Will Thorne Staff WriterDerek Hough is expanding his already lengthy relationship with ABC.The six-time “Dancing With the Stars” winner, who recently returned as a judge for this season, has inked an overall deal with ABC Entertainment.

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.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorBlack-ish star and Mixed-ish creator Tracee Ellis Ross is expanding her relationship with ABC Signature, producer of the hit ABC comedy series, with a multi-year overall deal. Under the pact, Ross’ production company, Joy Mill Entertainment, will be based at the studio and produce content across all platforms.“I love sharing stories and using storytelling as a way to connect and celebrate humanity,” said Ross.

The lineup of judges and hosts for Dancing with the Stars‘ new season has been slowly revealed over the past few weeks.

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx and his producing partner, Datari Turner, have signed an overall deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment to develop and produce feature films. The duo's first project in development under their new deal is an untitled action-thriller written by Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier, with Foxx set for a lead role.

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.

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.

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. He'll be replacing Len Goodman, who is currently in the U.K.

Dancing With The Stars new host is Tyra Banks, ex-host Tom Bergeron has been throwing shade at the series online. On Wednesday the upcoming 29th season’s host and cast were revealed on social media.