Last week, Tyra Banks announced that she would not be returning to the ballroom. And today, we found out that Julianne Hough will replace her on Dancing with the Stars.
“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 said in a 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.”
She will be co-hosting the dancing competition on Disney+ with Alfonso Ribeiro, who joined the series last year.
Julianne will not be the only Hough on the show; her brother Derek is a judge with Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. Len Goodman announced he was leaving DWTS last year.
Hough was a pro dancer during seasons 4-8 and then was a judge during seasons 23 and 24. After this job, there is nothing left for her to do on Dancing.
And I am OK with that. Am I the only one who finds her annoying and fake?
