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Derek Hough At ABC Studios In New York City
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)