Despite rumors stating otherwise, Derek Hough will be returning to Dancing With the Stars next season.
The hottie confirmed, “I will be back,├óΓé¼┬¥ adding that his break from DWTS allowed him to “push myself and introduce me to a career I’d love to do more. It was a fantastic experience.”
If you don’t recall, Hough took off last season to film the indie movie Cobu 3D.
Derek adds about his experience on DWTS:
“When we’re doing the show we’re in the bubble and we get into the stress and the drama and all of the behind-the-scenes stuff. It was good for me to take a season off and see what he audience sees. It gave me a new boost and inspiration to want to do some great things.”
Congrats, Derek! Now, who will you be paired with….?
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