Derek Hough
Date of birth
17th May, 1985
Occupation
Celebrity
Sex
Male
Height
1.78
Jenna Dewan In Awe Of Jennifer Lopez
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 May 2018
Jenna Dewan only signed up for 'World of Dance' to hang out with Jennifer Lopez because she's always ''looked up'' to her.
Jenna Dewan only signed up for 'World of Dance' to hang out with Jennifer Lopez.
The 'Step Up' star is the presenter of the dance competition and admitted she's always ''looked up'' to the 'On the Floor' hitmaker, who serves on the judging panel.
She said of Jennifer: ''I've looked up to her my whole life.
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Derek Hough at Clayton Kershaw's 4th Annual 'Ping Pong 4 Purpose' Celebrity Tournament held at Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles, California, United States - Thursday 11th August 2016
Derek Hough at the 2016 Summer TCA Tour - NBCUniversal Press Tour Day 1 held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel - California, United States - Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Can Bindi Irwin And Derek Hough Top Their 'Dirty Dancing' Routine On Halloween Night?
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2015
'Dancing With The Stars' just moves us to tears.
It's no surprise that Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough landed full marks on 'Dancing With The Stars' last week. It was 'Famous Dances Night' and, while they may have gone for the obvious option, their 'Dirty Dancing' inspired performance was utterly mesmerizing. But what can we expect from this Sunday's Halloween Night?
Bindi is best known for being the daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, and for presenting the Discovery Kids show 'Bindi the Jungle Girl'. She's been a favourite to win for the whole competition, having come out on top (or drawn) in three different nights, and now the talented Bindi has managed to land a full forty marks for her memorable 'Dirty Dancing' routine with Derek Hough. They absolutely smashed their way through '(I've Had) The Time of My Life', right from the very beginning when Derek declared 'Nobody puts Bindi in a corner!' in reference to the 1987 movie.
Continue reading: Can Bindi Irwin And Derek Hough Top Their 'Dirty Dancing' Routine On Halloween Night?
'DWTS' Recreates Iconic Dances, As Bindi Irwin And Derek Hough Nail 'Dirty Dancing' Routine
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 October 2015
Three couples danced their way to perfect scores on last night’s edition of ‘Dancing With The Stars’.
The competitors on ‘Dancing With The Stars’ recreated some of the most iconic dances last night (Monday October 19th) as three couples gained a perfect score and one pairing was sent home packing. Joined by guest judge Olivia Newton-John, last night’s episode contained many ‘wow’ moments and one big lift that, luckily. went off without a hitch.
Gaining a perfect 40 for their Singing in the Rain-themed jazz routine was Andy Grammer and his pro partner Allison Holker. After their routine judge Bruno Tonioli declared, "For many people this is considered to be the best musical of all time. It takes balls to take that on. You succeeded.”
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Bindi Irwin And Derek Hough To Pay Homage To 'Dirty Dancing' With 'DWTS' Routine
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 October 2015
The 17 year old and her pro partner look like they’re having the time of their life rehearsing for Monday’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’.
Bindi Irwin and her ‘Dancing With The Stars’ pro partner Derek Hough are set to pay tribute to classic 80’s movie, Dirty Dancing on Monday’s edition of the ABC show. The pair have been practising hard for the upcoming routine, even taking to the water to really get the feel of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey's characters.
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Derek Hough - Derek Hough, Mark Ballas, and Allison Holker leave Joan's on Third after having lunch together at West Hollwood - Los Angeles, California, United States - Saturday 17th October 2015
Bindi Irwin Wants To Spread Her Father’s Message By Competing On ‘Dancing With The Stars’
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 September 2015
Bindi Irwin wants to use “different avenues” to spread her father’s message: “standing up for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
Bindi Irwin is impressing audiences and judges as a competitor on Dancing With The Stars. In a recent interview, Bindi revealed that she had a very good reason for deciding to go on the show. 17-year-old Bindi is determined to honour her father by spreading his message – the importance of protecting animals and their habitats – through “different avenues”.
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Continue reading: Bindi Irwin Remembers Her Late Father, Steve Irwin, In Moving Instagram Post
Derek Hough Will Not Return To 'Dancing With The Stars' For Season 20
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 January 2015
The 29-year-old dancing pro will not participate in the show's 20th anniversary season because he is palying the male lead in 'New York Spring Spectacular' at Radio City Music Hall this spring
'Dancing With The Stars' has lost a very familiar face! Derek Hough, who has appeared on 14 seasons of the ABC show, will not return for its 20th anniversary season that is scheduled to begin this coming spring.
However, Hough isn't gone forever, his absence in the upcoming season is only because he is playing the male lead in the 'New York Spring Spectacular' at Radio City Music Hall at the same time. The 29-year-old will star alongside Laura Benanti.
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Derek Hough Reveals How Dancing Made Him An Easy Target For Bullies
By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 October 2014
Before finding fortune and fame, the 'Dancing with the Stars' professional was hung "from a tree upside down and spit on" by childhood bullies.
Derek Hough is definitely having the last laugh as one of Hollywood's hottest dancers by becoming a five-time champion on ABC's 'Dancing With the Stars.' However, before finding fame and fortune, being a dancer as a child made him an easy target for bullies.
The professional choreographer opened up about his bullying childhood past while being honoured with the Inspiration Award at the GLSEN's Respect Awards.
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Julia Roberts, Derek Hough & Rose McGowan Attend 10th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards [Pictures]
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 October 2014
Check out the pictures from the 10th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards, held on Friday 17th Oct.
Julia Roberts, Derek Hough and Rose McGowan were amongst the celebrities in attendance at the 10th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards held at the Beverly Wilshire, Los Angeles on Friday 17th Oct.
Julia Roberts was at the event to receive the Humanitarian Award.
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is an organisation founded in 1990 which focuses on ensuring school environments are safe for every pupil. The organisation's awards ceremony is held annually and is usually attended by a range of celebrities.
Continue reading: Julia Roberts, Derek Hough & Rose McGowan Attend 10th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards [Pictures]
Amber Riley Congratulated By Her 'Glee' Co-Stars For 'DWTS' Win [Video]
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 November 2013
The actress and her professional Derek Hough emerged victorious in last night's finale
Dancing With the Stars crowd its newest winner on Tuesday, 26 November, with Glee actress Amber Riley emerging victorious from the pack of hopeful celebrities. The couple were declared winners ahead of fellow finalists Jack Osbourne, who came in third and Corbin Bleu, who finished the series in second place.
Amber Riley is the new DWTS champion!
Tweeting a victory picture of herself and Hough form backstage at the show, Riley wasn't the only person who was celebrating the win last night, as her Glee co-stars were equally as blown away by the success. Whilst a number of her fellow Glee cast-members tweeted their congratulations for Riley, a handful of her fellow Gleeks, including Lea Michele and Chris Colfer, created a video congratulating Riley on her success, which you can check out below.
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Derek Hough and Shirley Ballas - Derek Hough and his mother Shirley Ballas out together at The Grove - Los Angles, CA, United States - Friday 26th July 2013
Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough - Celebrities outside the rehearsal studio for 'Dancing with the Stars' in Hollywood - Los Angeles, California, United States - Friday 15th March 2013