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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 taking over from Tyra Banks to co-host “Dancing with the Stars” season 32, ET Canada can confirm.

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.”

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.

Playing by the rules. Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba warned the season 31 contestants to make sure that they play it safe with their upcoming routines.

 

While the ballroom was filled with impressive costumes and performances on Monday night’s episode of “Dancing With the Stars”, the show’s judge Carrie Ann Inaba especially sparkled in honour of Disney+ week.

Monday night's episode of , the show's judge Carrie Ann Inaba especially sparkled in honor of Disney+ week. «Personally, I always love Disney night as Disney is about the wonder and possibilities in the world,» Inaba tells ET. «Dressing up like a princess has always been about expressing your potential as a person, celebrating all your uniqueness and I love that.» Inaba was complete Disney royalty in a beautiful gold threaded Nadine Merabi gown that was picked out for her by stylist Rhonda Spies.

Not bothered. Vinny Guadagnino has heard his share of commentary on Dancing With the Stars, but this week, he agreed with the judges.

The perfect match. While reflecting on their performance during Dancing With the Stars‘ James Bond-themed night, Emma Slater gave a special shout-out to her partner, Trevor Donovan.

Dancing with the Star's judge Carrie Ann Inaba rocked a stunning tangerine gown on last night's episode of the hit dancing show.MORE: Carrie Ann Inaba makes surprise comment about The Talk following departureTaking to Instagram, the 54-year-old posted a TikTok video alongside fellow judge Derek Hough. The duo made use of a humorous voiceover to draw attention to Carrie Ann's floor-length slinky gown complete with a thigh-high split and a built-in corset.WATCH: DWTS' Carrie Ann Inaba and Len Goodman perform for Grease NightThe former dancer looked impeccable in her glamorous get-up.

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.

While Val Chmerkovskiy and the rest of the Dancing With the Stars couples compete for judges’ scores weekly, the esteemed panel has become somewhat notorious when it comes to articulating what they’re looking for.

“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.

Carrie Ann Inaba paid tribute to the late Anne Heche, who competed on season 29 of Dancing With The Stars for four weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic.Hours after the 53-year-old actress was declared 'brain dead' after a fiery car crash last week, the 54-year-old Dancing With The Stars judge reflected on the mother-of-two's stint on the ABC's long-running dance competition.'She was a unique person,' the TV personality told People. 'So open and vulnerable, yet also so direct and courageous.

A hint of what’s to come! Dancing With the Stars won’t change too much when it moves to Disney+, but judge Carrie Ann Inaba offered fans some clues about how the new season will look.

A big change. Cheryl Burke, Gleb Savchenko and more Dancing With the Stars pros and judges are speaking out after news broke that the competition show will no longer air on ABC.

Carrie Ann Inaba has been inundated with support from fans after opening up on Instagram about her mental health.MORE: Carrie Ann Inaba celebrates her friendship with Sharon Osbourne with emotional postThe Dancing with the Stars judge got real with her followers about her recent struggles and highlighted how everything is not always as glamorous as it seems.In a lengthy statement on Instagram, the star detailed the dip her mental health took in the past weekend, and how she built herself back up.WATCH: Carrie Ann performs for Dancing with the Stars' Grease NightMORE: Carrie Ann Inaba wows fans with gorgeous blonde new lookCarrie Ann started off her statement with: "For whatever reason, my mental health took a nosedive and I was on the sofa for two days straight." She thanked her three kids and friends for lifting her "back up onto my own two feet again… by listening with grace and sharing their own difficulties and reminding me that it will be okay."The post featured a photo of the star with her hair and make-up glamorously done, wearing a ribbed, one-shoulder maroon dress. She used the photo as an example of how social media can hide when someone is struggling.A post shared by Carrie Ann Inaba (@carrieanninaba)Carrie Ann shares heartfelt update about her mental healthShe wrote of the image: "This photo was taken the day the drop started to happen… I just wanted to show you that people can look one way on the outside and feel another way on the inside.

Fair or not so much? Dancing With the Stars‘ Len Goodman has always been the head judge, but viewers are becoming more and more confused by the rules when it comes to their weekly save.

Mel C after a crisis of confidence was eliminated from Dancing With The Stars on Monday during Grease Night after the judges voted to keep Olivia Jade.The 47-year-old English singer and Olivia, 22, finished in the bottom two during the season 30 episode that paid tribute to Grease with each couple dancing a song to the popular musical.Show host Tyra Banks, 47, told viewers that it would be up to the judges to save either Mel C or Olivia with head judge Len Goodman breaking any tie.