Derek Hough dances with ABC

ABC has signed an overall deal with Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough, who will host and develop specials and entertainment programming for the US network.

Derek Hough

The deal comes after the dancer, entertainer, actor and author recently joined Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli as a regular judge on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, having previously appeared on the show as a professional dancer.

Hough has also appeared in film, television and stage projects such as The Disney Family Singalong, Make Your Move, Spring Spectacular and Footloose as an actor.

“Derek is a creative force not just in the ballroom but also every room he enters,” said Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment.

“He has been part of our ABC family for many years; the energy and dedication he brings to every project is palpable. We value his partnership immensely and look forward to the exciting and imaginative projects to come.”