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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.

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+.

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.

Just months after his fiery accident that left him with severe burns all over his face, Jay Leno is now seemingly out of work, with CNBC reportedly canceling his series Jay Leno's Garage.Leno, 72, had hosted Jay Leno's Garage since 2014, just months after his final episode of NBC's The Tonight Show aired in February 2014.The cancellation (via The Hollywood Reporter) would bring an end to a 30-year streak of Leno programs airing on NBCUniversal's networks, since Leno started hosting The Tonight Show in 1992. Canceled: Just months after his fiery accident that left him with severe burns all over his face, Jay Leno is now seemingly out of work, with CNBC reportedly canceling his series Jay Leno's Garage Jay: Leno, 72, had hosted Jay Leno's Garage since 2014, just months after his final episode of NBC's The Tonight Show aired in February 2014.Jay Leno's Garage first started as a web series for NBC.com in 2014, before a special aired on CNBC in August 2014 that prompted an upgrade to full-time series.The show - filmed at Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage in Burbank - is described as, 'a star-studded, action-packed exploration of all things automotive.' Many episodes featured celebrity car fanatics like Leno, with the seventh and final season featuring Brie Larson, Post Malone, Gaten Matarazzo, Kelly Clarkson, Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Pitbull, James Marsden, Danica Patrick, Alfonso Ribeiro, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Tig Notaro, Reggie Watts, Tony Hawk, Mike Rowe, Jim Jefferies, Jeff Dunham and Diego Boneta.

Charli D'Amelio and her pro partner Mark Ballas won season 31 of Dancing With The Stars on Monday during a two-hour live finale on Disney+.The 18-year-old TikTok star earned perfect scores for both her Jive redemption dance and freestyle routine with Mark, 36, before she won the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.The Bachelorette star Gabby Windey, 31, finished in second place with her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy, 36, after they also received perfect scores for their Cha-cha-cha redemption routine and freestyle dance. The winner: Charli D'Amelio and her pro partner Mark Ballas, shown during the semis, won season 31 of Dancing With The Stars on Monday during a two-hour live finale on Disney+Wayne Brady, 50, and his pro partner Witney Carson, 29, finished in third place after scoring 36 points for their Quicstep redemption dance and 40 for their Freestyle from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli.Drag queen dancer Shangela and her pro partner Gleb Savchenko, 39, finished in fourth place after receiving a 36 for their redemption Quickste dance and a perfect 40 for their Freestyle that featured Gleb in drag as Natasha.

Witney Carson revealed that she was pregnant with her second child after performing on Monday's live episode of Dancing With The Stars on Disney+.The 29-year-old pro dancer after performing a Paso doble routine with celebrity partner Wayne Brady, 50, made the announcement while being interviewed by her former partner and show co-host Alfonso Ribeiro, 51.'I'm so excited to finally announce that Carson, Leo and myself are expecting baby number two!,' Witney said referencing her husband Carson McAllister, 29, and their 22-month-old son Kevin Leo. Pregnancy announcement: Witney Carson, shown in September 2019 in Los Angeles, revealed that she was pregnant with her second child after performing on Monday's live episode of Dancing With The Stars on Disney+The studio audience and show judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli erupted in applause for Witney.'So, I'm so blessed and this just felt like a really, really good time to share it.

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

Derek Hough joined the shirtless trend on Monday's episode of Dancing With The Stars after watching several dancers show off their toned physiques.The 37-year-old dancer-turned-judge tore off his shirt while sitting at the judges table during '90s Night on the Disney+ show.Derek took his cue from celebrity contestant Trevor Donovan and pro dancers Artem Chigvintsev, Gleb Savchenko and Val Chmerkovskiy who showed their ripped torsos during the season 31 episode. Shirt off: Derek Hough joined the shirtless trend on Monday's episode of Dancing With The Stars after watching several dancers show off their toned physiquesHe got inspired after watching Val, 36, perform with his pro partner Gabby Windey, 31.'I feel like I need to take my shirt off.

 

Joseph Baena was eliminated from Dancing With The Stars on Tuesday with his supportive mother Mildred Baena in the audience for the live show on Disney+. The 25-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, 75, performed a Cha-cha-cha dance with his pro partner Daniella Karagach, 29, during Prom Night that earned them 32 points out of 40 from the judges.Mildred was shown clapping for her son as Joseph's family and friends were shown in the audience. Strong effort: Joseph Baena was eliminated from Dancing With The Stars on Tuesday with his supportive mother Mildred Baena in the audience for the live show on Disney+Joseph and Daniella finished in the bottom two along with Heidi D'Amelio and her pro partner Artem Chigvintsev and were eliminated after voting by the judges.Daniella embraced Joseph after they were eliminated as show co-host Alfonso Ribeiro, 51, asked him about his experience on the show.

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.