Derek Hough Reacts to Sister Julianne's New 'Dancing With the Stars' Hosting Role (Exclusive)
etonline.comis 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. She's a part of the family, you know what I mean? And so when I heard the news too, I was like, 'That makes sense.'»He added, «I've known for like a few days, but it still was relatively new to me and I was like, 'That's perfect.»Julianne — who will co-host alongside former champion, Alfonso Ribeiro -- did turn to her big brother when it came to making the decision to come back to the show.
Ultimately, he knew she would make the right choice.«There was a little bit of like, 'What do you think about this?' And I was like, 'Honestly, it sounds great.
It sounds perfect,'» Derek told ET. «It feels right. It feels natural and I'm really excited. [I'm] really, really excited to see her and Alfonso do their thing and their chemistry and their energy.
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