Julianne Hough is making an unusual return to the Ballroom this time as a host replacing the show’s co-host of about 3 years, Tyra Banks .
The reality competition series’ judges will once again be Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Julianne’s brother, Derek Hough, along with returning co-host, Alfonso Ribeiro.
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From The Ballroom To The Boardroom
Banks told TMZ on Thursday that she will be concentrating on other businesses and producing tv. It was reported that she believed it was time to move from the dance floor to the stock market floor, or from the ballroom to the boardroom.
Tyra’s Main Focus
She added ;
She shared that she can’t fully focus on her business while hosting.
Julianne Hough Can’t Hold Her Excitement
Celebrations for Julianne Hough’s Homecoming are necessary, nevertheless. The Grease Live star can’t hold her excitement as she made a statement to Variety ;
Julianne Holds The Show In High Esteem
She Is An Alumni
The native of Utah made her debut on “DWTS” in 2007, however, she wasn’t cast as one of the professional dancers paired with celebrity contestants.
She Has Served As A Guest Judge
With legends like Apolo Anton Ohno and Helio Castroneves, she later triumphed in seasons four and five. Hough also served as a special judge in 2014 and 2021.
The Team Is Her Family
The “Burlesque” alum continued,
She’s Happy To Be Back
She also expressed her excitement to reunite with Alfonso, Carrie Ann, Bruno, Derek, the incredibly talented professionals, and the great cast once more on the dance floor.
She Can’t Wait To Share The Energy Of The Ballroom With Fans
She went on to describe the vibe of the ballroom as magnetic every time you step foot into the ballroom and she can’t wait to feel it again — and of course, to share it all with the very greatest and most dedicated fans — for another exciting season, she gushed.
Tyra’s Main Reason For Quitting The Show
Meanwhile, Tyra is quitting the show to devote more time to her successful ice cream venture. In 2021, the icy-sweet SMiZE & DREAM brand was introduced, and it now has stores all around the United Arab Emirates.
Business Is Her New Path
She remarked about his business;
She Can’t Focus While Hosting Show
Banks continued by declaring that “it’s time” she left ” DWTS ,” adding,
Tyra Made History In DWTS
As the first Black female host of ” DWTS ” and the first solo host of the show, Banks joined the cast in 2020.
She Faced Challenges On The Show
Her three-year reign wasn’t all that easy. Before Banks was appointed host, Twitter users criticized Erin Andrews and Tom Bergeron, who had hosted the show from its 2005 premiere and Season 18’s Erin Andrews, respectively, for their performances.
The Show Has Faced Major Changes
The DWTS world has recently undergone several changes in addition to Banks’ departure. After winning season 31, Mark Ballas announced his departure from the program, longstanding head judge Len Goodman left to spend more time with his family in the United Kingdom, and Cheryl Burke left the business after 26 seasons.
The Show Moved Its Streaming To Disney
Hough’s updated CV follows alterations to previous shows. After years of live airing on ABC, the ballroom dancing competition show moved last year to its present home to stream on Disney+.
Hough Has Experiences On Reality TV Shows
Despite having a long career with ” DWTS ,” Hough has other reality television experience.
She Has Been A Judge In AGT
She was a judge on ” America’s Got Talent ” until her 2019 departure, around the same time former judge Gabrielle Union departed, as a result of a Variety report citing “toxic culture” on set.
Hough Apologized For The Activist Show
Furthermore, Hough issued an apology for the criticism leveled against the canceled TV reality show “The Activist” for making activism into a contest.
