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has one theme — family! ET recently spoke with co-hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, who teased their dynamic coming into the new season. «Well, honestly, it's full circle being able to come back from being a dancer to a judge and now co-hosting with Alfonso,» Julianne tells ET. «It's amazing. Honestly, it's just family again. I'm just excited.

is once again a family affair! This week, ABC announced that Julianne Hough is replacing Tyra Banks as co-host for the upcoming 32nd season — where her brother, Derek Hough, is returning as a judge. «You know, it makes sense,» Derek told ET's Nischelle Turner at the premiere of on Monday. «I mean Julianne is an alum, you know. She's won the show twice.

Alfonso Ribeiro is back as fellow co-host, while choreographers Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Julianne’s brother, Derek Hough, will also returning as judges for the reality competition series.“It is such an honor to be rejoining ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as co-host,” Hough said in a statement to Variety. “The show holds such a special place in my heart from the many years and different roles I have had the privilege of being a part of,” she added.The Utah native’s first turn on “DWTS” was in 2007 when she starred not as one of the pro dancers who are paired with celebrity contestants.She later emerged as the victor of seasons four and five while partnered with icons like Apolo Anton Ohno and Hélio Castroneves.

rose to fame as a pro on , becoming the youngest dancer to win the Mirrorball Trophy in season four and following it up with another victory in season five. After dancing on the program for five seasons from 2007 to 2009, she sat on the judges' panel from became from 2014 to 2017, returning as a guest judge in 2021.

replace Tyra Banks as the long-running reality competition series’ co-host, ABC announced Monday. Already a vet of the reality competition series, Hough will take the hosting mic for Season 32.

Julianne Hough is returning to the ballroom! On Monday, ABC announced that the professional dancer is coming back to as a co-host for the upcoming 32nd season of the reality dance competition. Hough, 34, will join Alfonso Ribeiro — winner of season 19 — who will stand alongside her as co-host. Judges, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough are all set to make their return to the table for the upcoming season. Hough is no stranger to the ballroom. In 2007, she made her debut as a professional dancer. The same year, the actress took home the mirrorball trophy, twice.

Julianne Hough, who has boosted her career through several seasons-long stints with “Dancing With the Stars,” is set to return to the ballroom, this time as host. The news comes on the heels of Tyra Banks announcing she will not return for Season 32. Alfonso Ribeiro will return as co-host, and Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough are set as judges. (Len Goodman exited at the end of Season 31.) “It is such an honor to be rejoining ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as co-host. The show holds such a special place in my heart from the many years and different roles I have had the privilege of being a part of,” Hough says in an exclusive statement to Variety. “The incredible team that brings the ballroom to life every night has been my family for the past 17 years. I am so excited to reunite with Alfonso, Carrie Ann, Bruno, Derek, the unbelievably talented pros, and the amazing cast on the dance floor. The energy is magnetic every time you step foot in to the ballroom and I can’t wait to feel it again — and of course to share it all with the absolute best and most loyal fans — for another exciting season.”

Julianne Hough will replace Tyra Banks as co-host of Dancing with the Stars.

Tyra Banks revealed last week that she would be exiting as co-host of Dancing with the Stars after joining the show in 2020.

Back in the ballroom! Julianne Hough is returning to Dancing With the Stars for season 32, this time as a host.

Tyra Banks is exiting the ballroom: Deadline has confirmed that she will no longer host Dancing with the Stars on Disney+

Emily Longeretta The “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom is changing once again. Tyra Banks, who joined the ABC-turned-Disney+ reality show as host in 2020, will not be returning next season, Variety has confirmed. Banks spoke to TMZ on Thursday, revealing that she’ll be focusing on other businesses and producing TV. “I think it’s time to graduate from the dance floor to the stock market floor… from the ballroom to the boardroom,” she said. “I’m an entrepreneur at heart… I think my heart, my soul, is into my business, it’s also into producing new TV.” She shared that she can’t fully focus on her business while hosting. The supermodel first joined the reality competition show as host during Season 29 in 2020, replacing Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews, who were unexpectedly cut. After hosting two seasons alone, Alfonso Ribeiro joined as a co-host for season 31, the first season that moved to Disney+.

TMZ in an interview that she plans to pursue entrepreneurship and produce more TV behind the scenes. “I think it’s time to graduate from the dance floor to the stock market floor,” she said.

Tyra Banks made a big revelation when a camera woman approached her on Thursday in Santa Monica, California.The 49-year-old supermodel and businesswoman revealed that she doesn't plan to return to her hosting gig on next season.«I'm really focused on business, like, crazy, crazy, crazy focused on business,» she shared, referencing her ice cream brand, SMiZE and Dream. «I feel it's time for me to really focus on my business and entrepreneurship and also producing more TV but behind the scenes. I think it's time to graduate from the dance floor to the stock market floor.»When the camera person asked Banks if that meant she was leaving she replied, «I think it's time.

Tyra Banks has announced that she is saying goodbye to Dancing with the Stars.

Getting down to the wire! The six remaining couples on Dancing With the Stars faced off in the semifinals on Monday, November 14.

is back just one night after their emotional Most Memorable Year Night, and this time took the celeb contestants back to their high school days with Prom Night!Disco hits, retro style and a whole lot of fun, Tuesday's Prom Night proved to be the perfect balance to Monday's heartstring-tugging theme and brought out the best from a number of talented couples.Host Tyra Banks and co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as stalwart judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the fun, high-energy performances.Here's a look at some of the best, most Prom-worthy routines of the night, and a breakdown of which celebs are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy.

High school never ends! The Dancing With the Stars contestants revisited their prom night experiences as Stars’ Stories Week continued during the Tuesday, October 18, episode.

Grab your tissues, this is a very emotional one!

 returned Monday for the first of a two-night special Most Memorable Year week, which explored some of the most impactful, memorable and meaningful turning points in the lives of the competitors.The stars all did their best to pay tribute to these memorable and meaningful moments in their lives with impressive performances that honor and represent the emotions and struggles of those moments.Host Tyra Banks and co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as stalwart judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the heartstring-tugging dances and potent performances.Here's a look at some of the best, most powerful routines of the night, and a breakdown of which celebs are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy. Gabby & Val’s dance was simply beautiful

 returned Monday for the first of a two-night special Most Memorable Year week, which explored some of the most impactful, memorable and meaningful turning points in the lives of the competitors.The stars all did their best to pay tribute to these memorable and meaningful moments in their lives with impressive performances that honor and represent the emotions and struggles of those moments.Host Tyra Banks and co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as stalwart judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the heartstring-tugging dances and potent performances.Here's a look at some of the best, most powerful routines of the night, and a breakdown of which celebs are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy. Gabby & Val’s dance was simply beautiful

Alfonso Ribeiro has insisted he’s finished having kids after becoming a dad-of-four. The ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ star - who has a 19-year-old daughter named Sienna with his ex Robin Stapler as well as three younger children with his wife Angela Unkrich - has insisted he doesn’t want to expand his family again as he’s just looking forward to watching all his kids grow up. He told Us Weekly: “I can’t wait for them to be old enough so my wife and I can have date nights.

Bringing a classic cartoon to life. Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas dressed as Marge and Homer Simpson for their Disney+ Night performance on Dancing With the Stars.

 returned Monday with an enchanting night of dances that saw the contestants get animated for Disney+ Night. The stars all did their best to step up to the challenge with some impressive, magical performances.Host Tyra Banks and co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as stalwart judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the slate of celebs' fun, exciting numbers, which were all set to some iconic tunes from the Disney Songbook (and a few other offerings from the Disney+ platform, including ).Here's a look at some of the best performances of the night, and a breakdown of which celebs are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy — and scroll to the bottom to see who got eliminated at the end of week 4!.@JordinSparks & @brandonkstrong coming in strong with a memorable Jazz routine!

SPOILER ALERT – Do not continue reading if you don’t want to know what happened on Dancing With the Stars’ latest episode!

Drag superstar Shangela called out Dancing With the Stars host Alfonso Ribeiro during a live moment on the latest episode of the competition series.

returned Monday with a steamy, sultry night of dances all themed around the iconic James Bond film franchise — and the stars all stepped up to the challenge with some impressive, classy performances.Host Tyra Banks and new co-host Alfonso Ribeiro emceed the proceedings as returning judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli critiqued and scored the slate of celebs' exciting numbers, which were all set to some famed James Bond themes and tunes that encapsulated the timeless class of the iconic, tuxedo-clad spy.Here's a look at some of the best numbers of the night, and the celebs who are already leading the pack as front runners in the race for the Mirrorball trophy — and scroll to the bottom to see who got eliminated at the end of week 3!My fav part omgg her walk, SHE KILLED THATTTT @charlidameliopic.twitter.com/Eq6hq5oZjaThe show kicked things off by bringing out the season's best celeb dancer, and she didn't fail to live up to expectations. Charli was cheered on from the audience by her famous pals Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian, and it seemed like they provided some real magic.

SPOILER ALERT – Do not continue reading if you don’t want to know what happened on Dancing With the Stars’ latest episode!

Heating up! Emma Slater and Trevor Donovan took the dance floor to perform a tango on this week’s Dancing With the Stars — and they impressed judge Carrie Ann Inaba with their connection.

The theme is Bond … James Bond. Dancing With the Stars contestants danced to music from the spy film franchise during the Monday, October 3, episode.

Dancing with the Stars host Alfonso Ribeiro has addressed the criticism he faced over an "inappropriate" question he posed on the show. During the latest episode of the dance competition, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star asked actor Trevor Donovan and his professional dance partner Emma Slater if there was more to their rumba due to the pair's intense chemistry. Emma, 33, and Trevor, 43, had danced to Elvis Presley's Always on My Mind, with Alfonso asking if their chemistry during the routine was real or acting.

Just for show! Dancing With the Stars contestants are often asked whether their onstage chemistry indicates an offscreen romantic connection.

Dancing With the Stars fans can’t get enough of Emma Slater and Trevor Donovan.

It was hard to deny the connection between Emma Slater and Trevor Donovan on the Monday, September 26, episode of Dancing With the Stars — and Alfonso Ribeiro wasn’t afraid to ask the season 31 duo about their chemistry.

“Dancing With the Stars” returned Monday with a high-energy Elvis Night, which paid tribute to the King of Rock & Roll — and the stars all stepped up to the challenge with some impressive performances.