Derek Hough, the beloved judge of Dancing With the Stars (DWTS), has shared his enthusiasm about the upcoming season 35 spinoff Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro, which will air on ABC. The show will spotlight 12 dancers vying to become the newest DWTS pro, with current mirrorball champion Robert Irwin hosting and Mark Ballas and his mother Shirley Ballas serving as judges.
Spinoff Details and Shirley Ballas’ Iconic Role
Ahead of the DWTS season 35 premiere, the spinoff will feature 12 dancers competing for a chance to become the newest DWTS pro. Current mirrorball champion Robert Irwin will serve as the host while Mark Ballas and his mother, Shirley Ballas, will be the judges. Derek Hough, who has been close friends with the Ballas family for years, shared that he is “excited” for the people to get to know Shirley.
Derek Hough’s Excitement for Shirley Ballas’ Spotlight
Hough, who has been close friends with the Ballas family for years, shared he is “excited” for the people to get to know Shirley. He gushed about Shirley Ballas, calling her an “absolute icon in the ballroom, in [the] Latin [ballroom] world, she is the best.” Shirley, 65, is known in the ballroom community as the “Queen of Latin” and currently serves as the head judge on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in England. Hough added that he was also once trained by Shirley. He said, “I’m excited for America to meet her. She’s a riot.”
Insight into Becoming a DWTS Pro
Derek Hough gave Us some insight about how the new DWTS pro is going to shake up next season. He said, “I think it’s gonna be a nice treat for fans of the show.” The DWTS judge, 40, exclusively told Us Weekly at the Disney upfronts on Tuesday, May 12. “It’s gonna be, like, an insight to see what it takes to be a pro and dance with the stars in different ways.”
FAQ
- What is the name of the new DWTS spinoff? Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro
- Who will be the host of the spinoff? Robert Irwin
- Who will be the judges of the spinoff? Mark Ballas and Shirley Ballas
- Who is Derek Hough’s close friend in the Ballas family? Shirley Ballas
For more information on the new DWTS spinoff, visit ‘DWTS’ Announces New Spinoff to Find Next Pro Before Season 35.
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