Derek Hough at ABC Studios in Manhattan, New York, United States, on June 5, 2026. Derek Bruce Hough is an Emmy-winning choreographer, actor, singer, and dancer who competed on Dancing with the Stars from 2007 to 2016, winning a record-breaking six times. He is also a New York Times best-selling author for his memoir ``Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion.`` Hough has acted in film, television, and stage productions, including ``Make Your Move,`` ``Footloose,`` ``Hairspray Live!,`` and the ABC series ``Nashville.`` (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto) (Photo by Kyle Mazza / NurPhoto via AFP)