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. and unable to travel due to COVID-19 restrictions. Goodman will still be a part of the show in a different capacity, however, sharing his ballroom expertise remotely.«This show has been and will always be incredibly special to me,» Hough, 35, said of his return. «Coming back feels like coming home and I couldn't be more excited to be back in the ballroom.»Hough previously competed as a pro on for 17 seasons, winning the mirrorball a total of six times, the most of any other.
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