Val and Maksim Chmerkovskiy React to Julianne Hough as New 'DWTS' Co-Host, Talk Possible Return (Exclusive)

Trisha Paytas has created a fun and eclectic home for herself, her husband and their daughter — and now the YouTube star is welcoming ET inside for a grand tour.Paytas recently invited ET's Denny Directo for an exclusive look around her expectedly unique digs and showed how she set the tone for visitors right off the bat with what she calls her «bling tiger» — a stunning, sparkling, jewel-encrusted life-size tiger sculpture that stands proudly in her entryway.According to Paytas, the bold statement piece is more than just a fun bit of décor — it's also a way to celebrate her 8-month-old daughter, Malibu Barbie, whom she shares with husband Moses Hacmon.«Our daughter is the year of the tiger in Chinese zodiac,» Paytas shared. «So whatever our next baby will be, if it's a bunny or dragon, we're gonna get it bedazzled.»Paytas revealed that she and her husband «are trying» for a second baby, and they are hoping it will happen sometime soon.The Bling Tiger also has a special significance for Paytas, as she explained, «One of the first movies we watched together was Life of Pi, so the tiger has such symbolism.

Trisha Paytas is head over heels in love with her baby girl! In fact, she's enjoying motherhood so much, she's already hoping to expand her family.The 35-year-old YouTube star recently welcomed ET's Denny Directo into her home for a fun tour, and showed off all her bedazzled collections, her gorgeous meditation room and her bright pink Barbie-inspired nursey — aptly decorated for her 8-month-old daughter, Malibu Barbie."[Life] has changed so much, for the better, I feel like," shared Paytas, while reflecting on how she's enjoyed motherhood since she and husband Moses Hacmon welcomed their little girl back in September. «There's still the funness, and I still can cosplay and do crazy things, but it's just better now, 'cause I have a little partner and it's just so fun.»«Nothing else matters once you have a kid,» Paytas said with a smile.

Rosie O'Donnell is living the single life in Malibu. The beloved actress and TV personality is opening up about how living with her 10-year-old daughter, Dakota, has been keeping her busy and fulfilled on a daily basis.ET's Denny Directo recently spoke with O’Donnell — while promoting her new Paramount+ documentary,  and she opened up about her life in Malibu, and how she's gotten used to being single in recent years.«I'm kind of OK with it, because I'm not alone,» O'Donnell, 61, shared.

Rosie O'Donnell is always doing what she can to stay above the fray by showing respect and sharing kindness.ET's Denny Directo recently spoke with O’Donnell — while promoting her new Paramount+ documentary, and the longtime TV personality and actress reflected on the spate of recent controversies surrounding toxic and hostile work environments on different daytime talk show sets.Specifically, O'Donnell reflected on how she avoided creating that sort of environment on her own eponymous talk show,, which ran for six seasons from 1996 to 2002.«We had a really wonderful working environment,» O'Donnell recalled. «But, you know, we were the first of that kind of show… [and] because we were the first one, and we had done it, and we had gotten so much acclaim in such a short time, you know everybody was happy.»«I made sure that the staff was off in the summers when we had vacation, and that was unheard of,» she continued. «I made sure there was a nursery on staff, we had a very content, happy staff.»O'Donnell added, «In fact, they keep throwing reunion parties every five years, and everybody comes.

Jelly Roll is gushing over Garth Brooks! ET's Denny Directo spoke with the 38-year-old singer on Sunday, and he opened up about his first time meeting the country legend at the ACM Awards.During the viral moment, Jelly Roll met Brooks backstage and excitedly picked him up and lifted him into the air by way of introduction.«I got to see Garth Brooks at the ACM Awards and I was so excited I picked him up,» Jelly Roll told ET. «I didn't mean to and I didn't know it until the clip went viral.»After that meeting, the two men saw each other again in Las Vegas, where Jelly Roll stepped out to attend Brooks' residency, which he called the «best show ever.»«I'm watching it, I leave, I go backstage. I get to see him again, he holds his hands out, but he goes, 'But don't hurt me this time, big fella,'» Jelly Roll recalled of Brooks, before praising the singer.«He is the sweetest guy,» Jelly Roll said.

alums Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken on Sunday night. The season 2 winner and runner-up, respectively, returned to the stage 20 years later for the season 21 finale, performing a duet to «The Impossible Dream,» with the help of season 21 winner and runner-up Iam Tongi and Megan Danielle.«It was really good, man. You know, I just definitely enjoyed myself,» Studdard told ET's Denny Directo after the performance.

Rozonda «Chilli» Thomas has her son, Tron's, approval when it comes to her new man, Matthew Lawrence.The 52-year-old TLC artist was on on Sunday's finale with her bandmate, Tionne «T-Boz» Watkins, to perform a medley of the group's hits alongside contestant Lucy Love.ET's Denny Directo spoke with Chilli and T-Boz after the performance, and they touched on Tron's approval of Chilli's boyfriend."[It means] everything because Tron is my whole world," Chilli told ET of her 25-year-old son, whom she shares with ex Dallas Austin. «That's my heartbeat, so yeah.

Luke Bryan wasn't expecting to turn on the water works during Sunday's big season 21 finale! While fellow judge Katy Perry found herself getting expectedly emotional during the star-studded finale — as she's a judge who is known to wear her heart on her sleeve — Bryan surprised some fans when he shed a few tears as well during the showdown between the season's Top 3 -- Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, and Colin Stough.Speaking with ET's Denny Directo after the show, Bryan joked, «I never anticipated crying on national TV that much.»«But I think we're just mimicking what people are feeling at home,» he added.Ultimately, 18-year-old Tongi was crowned the champion, and Bryan shared some words of wisdom for the up-and-coming performer.«I think the main thing is, you have to make sure it's all on your terms, and when somebody is trying to push you down a creative path you may be unsure of, just trust your gut on stuff,» Bryan shared. «Also, understand that you're gonna make some mistakes.

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Luke Bryan wasn't expecting to turn on the water works during Sunday's big season 21 finale! However, sometimes you just can't hold back your heart.While fellow judge Katy Perry found herself getting expectedly emotional during the star-studded finale — as she's a judge who is known to wear her heart on her sleeve — Bryan surprised some fans when he shed a few tears as well during the showdown between the season's Top 3 -- Megan Danielle, Iam Tongi, and Colin Stough.Speaking with ET's Denny Directo after the show, Bryan joked, «I never anticipated crying on national TV that much.»«But I think we're just mimicking what people are feeling at home,» he said, explaining that some of the contestants' backstories and inspiring bouts of courage and perseverance are deeply inspiring and moving for everyone.Ultimately, 18-year-old Tongi was crowned the champion, and Bryan shared some words of wisdom for the up-and-coming performer.«I think the main thing is, you have to make sure it's all on your terms, and when somebody is trying to push you down a creative path you may be unsure of, just trust your gut on stuff,» Bryan shared. «Also, understand that you're gonna make some mistakes.

Alfonso Ribeiro and the sharks will be back for another season on ABC.

Lionel Richie is looking back on his time in London fondly! Earlier this month, the «All Night Long» singer performed at King Charles III and Queen Camilla's royal coronation, and to return the favor, the newly crowned monarchs made a surprise cameo on . Speaking with ET's Denny Directo after Sunday's Disney Night episode of , Richie gushed over how «gracious» Charles and Camilla are.

Ryan Seacrest never gets tired of announcing the next American Idol. ET's Denny Directo spoke with 's host of more than two decades on Sunday, and Seacrest admitted that the novelty of announcing the winner each year has «never» worn off.«We're looking down to that card and saying, 'The next American Idol is,'» Seacrest said of the upcoming season finale. «I mean, that's the best part for me... I get excited.»That excitement comes from a season of seeing the contestants «grow» and develop, Seacrest said.«We see them with their normal jobs and they just come in for this audition,» he said.

Katy Perry doesn’t mind taking the internet by storm! Even when she doesn’t actually mean to.

Lionel Richie has high hopes for the talented singers who went the distance this season on .On Sunday's Disney Night episode of the Top 5 contestants battled it out for the three spots in next week's three-hour grand finale. Colin Stough, Iam Tongi, Megan Danielle, Wé Ani, and Zachariah Smith sang their hearts out to make an impression.Speaking with ET's Denny Directo after the show, Richie revealed that he told the contestants before the show, and what he strongly believes about all the people who showed the world what they could do this season.«The Top 5, they have careers. I mean, you could just see it.

Katy Perry doesn't mind taking the internet by storm! Even when she doesn't actually mean to.Perry was in England earlier this month for the grand coronation ceremony for King Charles III — where she and Lionel Richie performed at the Coronation Concert. However, one moment went viral inadvertently when she couldn't find her seat for the grand occasion inside Westminster Abbey.«Well, I just want everybody to know, thank you so much for your concern,» Perry deadpanned while speaking with ET's Denny Directo following Sunday's new.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s unexpected cameo during Sunday’s “American Idol” was almost as big a surprise for Ryan Seacrest as it was for everyone watching.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla's unexpected cameo during Sunday's was almost as big a surprise for Ryan Seacrest as it was for everyone watching.Following Sunday's new episode of, Seacrest spoke with ET's Denny Directo, and explained how quickly the high-profile cameos came together.«I have to tell you, I was driving in and my phone rings and it's the executive producer and she says, 'Well, we've got some news,'» Seacrest shared. «I thought maybe something happened [with a contestant].

Lionel Richie and Katy Perry are still going to be involved in from across the pond! ET's Denny Directo spoke with the judges on Monday, and they revealed how they'll participate in the show when they're in the U.K. to perform at King Charles III's coronation concert.«We are going to be live from the castle as only we could do, which is fantastic. I mean, let's just talk about Cinderella,» Richie said.

Vulture reported on Tuesday.The return to its prized slot on the network comes just a year after it became the first live series hosted on Disney+.At the time, the move was justified by Disney’s desperation to expand their “demographic reach” as well as an upcoming Monday Night Football schedule that would trump the tenured dance competition. “The show’s broad appeal, as well as the overwhelming popularity of its Disney-themed competition nights, make Disney+ the perfect home for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ while continuing to expand our demographic reach,” Kareem Daniel, the former chairman of now-defunct Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution division, said at the time.The transition followed a major shakeup in the last few years, which included the exit of executive producer Andrew Llinares who oversaw the replacement of co-host Tom Bergeron with Tyra Banks for Season 29.Now, “DWTS” veteran Julianne Hough will replace the notorious supermodel as co-host alongside Alfonso Ribeiro for the upcoming season, which is slated to air this fall.The competition’s return to its coveted slot on ABC has not been officially announced by the network nor Disney, but Vulture reports that Disney+ subscribers will have the best of both worlds: the episodes will continue to be live-streamed via the platform, in addition to being available next-day on Hulu.Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough will return as judges in the upcoming season, but without their legendary fourth panelist Len Goodman.