The leisure information present “Further” is getting a brand new host in its previous age.
Derek Hough, greatest referred to as a dance professional and now decide on “Dancing With the Stars,” will change Billy Bush as lead anchor of the syndicated sequence, which goes into its thirty second season in September.
In an announcement to The Instances on Wednesday, Hough expressed his pleasure and acknowledged the alternatives the ballroom has created for him.
“I’m moving into an thrilling new highlight because the host of ‘Further,’” Hough mentioned. “I’m really trying ahead to collaborating with this unimaginable workforce, diving into this subsequent inventive chapter, and connecting with followers and audiences in an entire new means.”
In Might, Bush introduced on his “Scorching Mics” podcast that he wouldn’t return as host of “Further” after serving as its emcee since 2019. The previous “Entry Hollywood” correspondent and co-anchor, who was entangled in a scorching mic controversy with then-candidate Donald Trump in 2016, desires to give attention to his personal present.
“‘Further’ is culturally iconic,” Bush mentioned in Might. “If I had a greenback for each time somebody hollered ‘Further Further’ to me within the airport or one thing, I’d purchase Warner Bros.”
Hough is an Emmy Award-winning dancer and choreographer. As an actor, he has appeared within the ABC sequence “Nashville” and the Disney+ sequence “Excessive Faculty Musical: The Musical.” He has been a “DWTS” decide since Season 29, showing alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.
“Derek has not solely dominated the world of dance — he’s develop into a beloved family title who has received America’s hearts together with his expertise, charisma and boundless creativity,” “Further” govt producer Jeremy Spiegel mentioned Wednesday in an announcement to The Instances.
“I’m excited to work intently with Derek as he brings his electrifying vitality and contemporary perspective to ‘Further,’” he added.
The brand new season of “Further” will premiere on Sept. 8 on Fox. Hough can even proceed his duties as head decide on “DWTS.”
