Derek Hough — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Won Dancing with the Stars a record-breaking six times with celebrity partners
Received 14 Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Choreography, winning 4 times
Serves as a judge on ABC's Dancing with the Stars and previously on NBC's World of Dance (2017-2020)
Hosts Extra beginning with its 32nd season since September 2025
Starred in the film Make Your Move and had a recurring role in the ABC musical-drama Nashville
Won the IDSF World Latin U-21 Championship in 2002 and the Blackpool U-21 Latin title in 2003
Trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London

Biography

Derek Bruce Hough is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor, singer, and television personality. From 2007 to 2016, he was a professional dancer on the ABC dance competition series Dancing with the Stars, winning the show a record-breaking six times with his celebrity partners. For his work, Hough received 14 nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, winning the award 4 times.