Derek Hough

File:Derek Hough & Julianne Hough 2014 Kaleidoscope Ball (cropped).jpg at the 2014 Kaleidoscope Ball]] Hough grew up the fourth of five children in a Latter-day Saint family in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City.{{Cite news |last=Schadler |first=Jay |date=November 9, 2007 |title=Sibling Rivalry: A Brother and Sister Compete to Win on 'Dancing with the Stars' |work=ABC News |url=https://abcnews.go.com/2020/DancingStars/story?id=3839821&tqkw=&tqshow=2020&page=1 |access-date=December 22, 2010 |archive-date=March 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317204003/http://abcnews.go.com/2020/DancingStars/story?id=3839821&tqkw=&tqshow=2020&page=1 |url-status=live }} He is the son of Marianne and Bruce Hough, who was twice chairman of the Utah Republican Party and ran for Utah's 2nd congressional district in 2023,{{Cite web |title=Bruce Hough National Committeeman |url=https://www.gop.com/leaders/national-committeeman-bruce-hough-ut |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628003335/https://www.gop.com/leaders/national-committeeman-bruce-hough-ut |archive-date=June 28, 2016 |access-date=July 10, 2016 |website=GOP |publisher=GOP.com }}{{cite news |last=Schott |first=Brian |work=The Salt Lake Tribune |date=12 July 2023 |access-date=14 July 2023 |url=https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2023/07/12/three-republicans-have-qualified/ |title=Three Republicans have qualified for Utah's special GOP primary election to replace Rep. Chris Stewart}} and has four sisters, Sharee, Marabeth, Katherine, and Julianne.{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2014 |title=Inside The Hough Family's Heartbreaking Divorce: Siblings Julianne And Derek Were Separated During 'Difficult' Time — READ The Official Court Documents |url=http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2014/06/julianne-hough-derek-hough-divorce/ |access-date=June 19, 2014 |publisher=Radar Online |archive-date=June 21, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140621001201/http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2014/06/julianne-hough-derek-hough-divorce/ |url-status=live }} All of his grandparents were dancers, and his parents met while on a ballroom dancing team in college in Idaho. He is the second cousin of musicians Riker, Rydel, Rocky, Ryland Lynch and Ross Lynch from R5; their maternal grandmothers are sisters.{{Cite web |last=Hough |first=Julianne |date=April 27, 2014 |title=On my way to the #rdmas to support my cousins @officialR5 good luck tonight! |url=http://instagram.com/p/nROuFnCf6b/ |access-date=June 19, 2014 |publisher=Instagram |archive-date=June 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605074445/http://instagram.com/p/nROuFnCf6b |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2015 |title='Dancing With the Stars' Julianne Hough wants to be truthful without tearing the dancers apart |url=http://screenertv.com/television/dancing-with-the-stars-julianne-hough-wants-to-be-truthful-without-tearing-the-dancers-apart/ |access-date=January 12, 2018 |archive-date=January 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112214642/http://screenertv.com/television/dancing-with-the-stars-julianne-hough-wants-to-be-truthful-without-tearing-the-dancers-apart/ |url-status=live }}

When Hough was 12, his divorcing parents sent him to London to live and study with dance coaches Corky and Shirley Ballas. Hough's sister Julianne joined him in London several months later. Originally intending to stay for three months, Hough remained in London for ten years (Julianne returned after five years). The Ballases helped tutor the two Hough children alongside their own son, Mark Ballas, schooling them at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. They received training in song, theater, gymnastics, and many forms of dance, including jazz, ballet, and tap. The three children formed their own pop music trio 2B1G ("2 Boys, 1 Girl") and performed at dance competitions in the UK and the U.S., and showcased UK television shows. Hough subsequently taught at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2016 |title='Dancing With The Stars' Derek Hough Using Dancing Celebrity For Control? His Shocking Answer |url=http://www.soulcentralmagazine.com/dancing-with-the-stars-derek-hough-using-dancing-celebrity-for-control-his-shocking-answer/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094938/http://www.soulcentralmagazine.com/dancing-with-the-stars-derek-hough-using-dancing-celebrity-for-control-his-shocking-answer/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=January 8, 2016 |publisher=Soul Central Magazine }} As well as being trained in many forms of dance, Hough can also play the piano, guitar, drums and bass.{{Cite web |last=Shenton, Mark |date=April 17, 2006 |title=Derek Hough |url=http://www.theatre.com/story/id/3001901 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070630022357/http://www.theatre.com/story/id/3001901 |archive-date=June 30, 2007 |website=Fresh Face |publisher=Broadway.com }}{{Cite web |title=Derek Hough Bio |url=http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars/index?pn=bio#t=pro&d=23271 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071026054248/http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars/index?pn=bio#t=pro&d=23271 |archive-date=October 26, 2007 |access-date=October 24, 2007 |website=Dancing with the Stars |publisher=ABC}}

Hough won the IDSF World Latin U-21 Championship in 2002, and the Blackpool U-21 Latin title with Aneta Piotrowska in 2003. He has won the LA Outstanding Dancer of the Year and New York Dance Alliance Outstanding Dance awards.

On September 22, 2013, for the first time, the category for Outstanding Choreography for the Emmy Awards was moved to the Primetime Live Show, and all of the nominees in the category were to create and perform a number with the host of the show, Neil Patrick Harris. Hough, who was nominated for Dancing with the Stars, was part of that number, along with the other nominees.{{Cite web |last=Nilles |first=Billy |date=September 23, 2013 |title=Emmys 2013: Outstanding Choreography nominees present dance tribute to TV |url=https://zap2it.com/blogs/emmys_2013_outstanding_choreography_nominees_present_dance_tribute_to_tv-2013-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517152132/https://zap2it.com/blogs/emmys_2013_outstanding_choreography_nominees_present_dance_tribute_to_tv-2013-09 |archive-date=May 17, 2014 |access-date=May 14, 2014 |publisher=Zap2it }} Ken Ehrlich, the executive producer of the show, stated, "It's definitely going to be an original number, something that hasn't been done before. It's going to utilize the talents of all of them to put this number together as choreographers."{{Cite web |last=Block |first=Alex Ben |date=August 6, 2013 |title=UPDATED: The award for choreography is moved to the Primetime Emmys, while reality competition host moves to the Creative Arts Emmys. |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/making-emmy-history-nominated-choreographers-599760 |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=September 20, 2013 |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921093544/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/making-emmy-history-nominated-choreographers-599760 |url-status=live }} Hough then went on to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography.{{Cite web |last=Hough |first=Derek |date=September 27, 2013 |title=Dancing's Derek Hough: I Still Can't Believe I Won an Emmy! |url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/dancing-derek-hough-1071414.aspx |access-date=May 14, 2014 |publisher=TV Guide |archive-date=May 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517125436/http://www.tvguide.com/news/dancing-derek-hough-1071414.aspx |url-status=live }} On September 12, 2015, Hough won his second Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography, alongside Julianne Hough and Tessandra Chavez. This was both Julianne Hough's and Chavez's first Emmy win for outstanding choreography.{{Cite web |title=Dancing with the Stars Awards and Nominations |url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/dancing-stars |access-date=November 22, 2015 |website=Television Academy |publisher=emmys.com |archive-date=December 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151203151411/http://www.emmys.com/shows/dancing-stars |url-status=live }} Including the two nominations that he went on to win, Hough has been nominated for nine Emmy Awards for choreography.

In 2013, Hough worked with world champion ice dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie White{{Cite web |last=Hough |first=Derek |date=April 18, 2013 |title=Dancing's Derek Hough: "The Team Dance Is in Shambles" |url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/dancing-derek-hough-1064199.aspx |publisher=TV Guide |access-date=September 20, 2013 |archive-date=September 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928042359/http://www.tvguide.com/news/dancing-derek-hough-1064199.aspx |url-status=live }} on a number for their upcoming 2014 Sochi winter Olympics short dance program that had to contain quickstep and foxtrot rhythms.{{Cite web |last=White |first=Charlie |date=September 14, 2013 |title=Music Choices (9/14/13) |url=http://www.teamusa.org/Team-USA-Winter-Bloggers/Charlie-White/Music-Choices |publisher=TeamUSA |access-date=September 20, 2013 |archive-date=September 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926131251/http://www.teamusa.org/Team-USA-Winter-Bloggers/Charlie-White/Music-Choices |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |last=Rutherford |first=Lynn |date=August 27, 2013 |title=Davis, White mine Middle East for new free dance Team to skate to 'My Fair Lady' for short, 'Scheherazade' for free |url=http://www.icenetwork.com/news/2013/08/27/58610472 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927154308/http://www.icenetwork.com/news/2013/08/27/58610472 |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |access-date=September 20, 2013 |publisher=Ice Network}} Davis and White went on to win the gold medal with the routine. Their win made Olympic history, marking the first Olympic title in the event for the United States.{{Cite web |title=Meryl Davis and Charlie White win first-ever U.S. gold in Olympic ice dancing |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/winter-olympics-2014-meryl-davis-and-charlie-white-win-first-ever-us-gold-in-olympic-ice-dancing/ |access-date=May 25, 2016 |website=CBS News |date=February 17, 2014 |publisher=cbsnews.com |archive-date=April 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426074609/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/winter-olympics-2014-meryl-davis-and-charlie-white-win-first-ever-us-gold-in-olympic-ice-dancing/ |url-status=live }} About this opportunity, Hough said: {{cquote|I started working on a very special routine that's not for the show [Dancing with the Stars]. I'm choreographing a number for our world champion ice dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie White to perform at the Olympics next year. They graciously asked me to do it, and how could I say no? It's truly an honor, and they're amazing.}}

On March 18, 2014, Hough, along with his sister, Julianne, announced a summer tour of over 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada, called "Move Live on Tour", which would include dancing and singing from both of them, and the appearance of a group of dancers employed by the Houghs who were chosen through auditions.{{Cite web |last=ABC News |date=March 18, 2014 |title=Julianne Hough and Derek Hough Announce National Tour |url=https://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-news-blogs/julianne-hough-derek-hough-announce-national-tour-140624897--abc-news-tv.html |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Yahoo |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714220347/https://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-news-blogs/julianne-hough-derek-hough-announce-national-tour-140624897--abc-news-tv.html |url-status=dead }} They embarked on the sold-out tour on May 25, 2014, in Park City, Kansas and ended it in Los Angeles on July 26, 2014. Due to the success of ticket sales and several sold-out venues before the tour had officially kicked off, several more shows were added to the tour schedule, which also sold out.{{Cite web |last=Carbone |first=Gina |date=May 8, 2014 |title=Julianne and Derek Hough Add L.A. Tour Date After Move Live Sells Out Shows |url=http://www.wetpaint.com/dancing-with-the-stars/articles/2014-05-07-julianne-derek-hough-add-la |access-date=July 14, 2014 |publisher=Wetpaint |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714184554/http://www.wetpaint.com/dancing-with-the-stars/articles/2014-05-07-julianne-derek-hough-add-la |url-status=live }} For the tour choreography, the Hough siblings collaborated with Nappytabs.{{Cite web |last=Rizzo |first=Monica |date=March 18, 2014 |title=Derek & Julianne Hough Will Soon Be Dancing in a City Near You |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20797902,00.html |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=People |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222838/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20797902,00.html |url-status=dead }}

Following the success of the 2014 tour and high demand, the Houghs announced the return of "Move Live on Tour" in the summer of 2015. Spanning from June 12, 2015, to August 8, 2015, the sold-out tour visited over 40 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada, and visited larger venues than in the previous year.{{Cite web |last=Wight |first=Sherry |title=Derek Hough unveils summer 2015 'Move Live on Tour' dates |url=http://www.axs.com/news/derek-hough-unveils-summer-2015-move-live-on-tour-dates-42713 |access-date=November 22, 2015 |website=AXS |publisher=axs.com |archive-date=December 25, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225025103/http://www.axs.com/news/derek-hough-unveils-summer-2015-move-live-on-tour-dates-42713 |url-status=live }} Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo "Nappytabs" returned as collaborating choreographers alongside the Hough siblings.{{Cite web |title=Move Live On Tour: About |url=http://www.moveliveontour.com/about |access-date=May 25, 2016 |website=Move Live On Tour |publisher=moveliveontour.com |archive-date=May 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524002847/http://www.moveliveontour.com/about |url-status=dead }} Auditions were also held to recruit a new group of dancers to join the Houghs, although some back-up dancers from the previous year returned.

On July 9, 2016, the Houghs held a free fitness pop-up event called 'Move Interactive' in Los Angeles, which they announced would be the first of many to come. The event started off in Sherman Oaks with a workout session at Pulse Fitness Studios led by celebrity personal trainer and owner, Mark Harari. The participants then took part in a 2-mile run along Ventura Blvd, before finishing off with a dance fitness class at JustDance Los Angeles. According to Hough, the motivation behind the event was to "bring health, love, community and human interaction into our everyday lives."{{Cite web |last=Hough |first=Julianne |title=Come be a part of our #MoveInterActive fitness pop up tomorrow! |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BHnLE5IDCWb/ |url-access=registration |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BHnLE5IDCWb |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |access-date=July 10, 2016 |website=Instagram |publisher=Instagram.com}}{{cbignore}} The following week, on July 14, the Houghs held a second free Move Interactive event in Fryman Canyon, LA, which included a hike and team building exercises.{{Cite web |last=Hough |first=Julianne |title=MOVEInterActive |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BHyFP3NDo8y/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213100643/https://www.instagram.com/p/BHyFP3NDo8y/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |access-date=July 15, 2016 |website=Instagram |publisher=instragram.com}}

On December 14, 2016, they announced, via social media, that they would be going on a new tour, MOVE BEYOND Live on Tour, in 2017.{{Cite web |title=Julianne Hough |url=https://www.facebook.com/JulianneHough/videos/10154010077586456/ |website=www.facebook.com |access-date=December 14, 2016 |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213094111/https://www.facebook.com/JulianneHough/videos/10154010077586456/ |url-status=live }}

Hough made his first appearance on Dancing with the Stars in season four (week 6) as a guest instructor with Julianne and Apolo Anton Ohno. He then joined the cast of professional instructors in season five and was paired with Jennie Garth.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2007 |title='Dancing With The Stars' Season 5 Contestants Announced |url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/dancing-with-the-stars/dancing-with-the-stars-season-10072.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714225545/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/dancing-with-the-stars/dancing-with-the-stars-season-10072.aspx |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Buddy TV}} Hough and Garth were eliminated in the semi-finals finishing the competition in fourth place.{{Cite web |last=Starr Seibel |first=Deborah |date=November 21, 2007 |title=Jennie Garth's Dancing with the Stars Partner: You Can't Stop Juggernaut Marie! |url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/dancing-stars-jennie-38402.aspx |access-date=May 15, 2014 |publisher=TV Guide |archive-date=May 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517132700/http://www.tvguide.com/news/dancing-stars-jennie-38402.aspx |url-status=live }}

For season six, Hough was paired with actress Shannon Elizabeth.{{Cite web |date=February 19, 2008 |title="Dancing With The Stars" Season 6 Pairings Announced |url=http://www.popcrunch.com/dancing-with-the-stars-season-6-pairings/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517151721/http://www.popcrunch.com/dancing-with-the-stars-season-6-pairings/ |archive-date=May 17, 2014 |access-date=May 15, 2014 |publisher=Pop Crunch}} They were eliminated from the show on April 29, 2008, finishing the competition in sixth place.{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Sandy |date=April 30, 2008 |title=Shannon Elizabeth is eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/topstories/2008-04-29-3788804750_x.htm |access-date=May 15, 2014 |publisher=USAToday |archive-date=May 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517121434/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/topstories/2008-04-29-3788804750_x.htm |url-status=live }}

For season seven, Hough was partnered with model/TV host Brooke Burke.{{Cite web |last=Kubicek |first=John |date=August 25, 2008 |title=Dancing With the Stars: Official Season 7 Cast Announced |url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/dancing-with-the-stars/dancing-with-the-stars-officia-22258.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517151405/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/dancing-with-the-stars/dancing-with-the-stars-officia-22258.aspx |archive-date=May 17, 2014 |access-date=May 15, 2014 |publisher=Buddy TV}} In rehearsal on October 4, 2008, Hough tripped and fell, hitting his head on the floor and momentarily blacked out. He was sent to the hospital, but sustained no injuries.{{Cite web |last=Deerwester |first=Jayme |date=October 27, 2008 |title='Dancing' can be a pain in the you-know-what for some stars |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-10-26-dancing-injuries_N.htm |access-date=May 15, 2014 |publisher=USAToday |archive-date=March 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313073051/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-10-26-dancing-injuries_N.htm |url-status=live }} Hough and Burke earned the mirror ball trophy and won season seven on November 25, 2008.{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Derrik |date=November 26, 2008 |title=Brooke Burke Crowned "Dancing" Winner |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/26/brooke-burke-crowned-danc_n_146568.html |access-date=May 15, 2014 |publisher=Huffington Post |archive-date=May 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517120520/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/26/brooke-burke-crowned-danc_n_146568.html |url-status=live }}

For season eight, Hough was paired with rapper Lil' Kim.{{Cite web |date=February 12, 2009 |title=ABC Announces Season Eight's DWTS Dance Pairs |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20422798,00.html |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=People |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714182404/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20422798,00.html |url-status=dead }} They were eliminated on May 5, 2009, from the show finishing in fifth place.{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2009 |title=Lil' Kim Ousted in Shocking Dancing Elimination |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20422453,00.html |access-date=May 15, 2014 |publisher=People |archive-date=March 2, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302195557/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20422453,00.html |url-status=dead }}

For season nine, Hough was partnered with model Joanna Krupa.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2009 |title=Dancing With the Stars Season 9 Cast, The Celebrities and their Professional Partners |url=http://myrealitytelevision.com/2009/08/dancing-with-the-stars-season-9-cast-celebrity-professional-partners/ |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Reality TV |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714140827/http://myrealitytelevision.com/2009/08/dancing-with-the-stars-season-9-cast-celebrity-professional-partners/ |url-status=dead }} They were eliminated during week nine, the semi-finals, on November 17, 2009, finishing fourth.{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2009 |title='Dancing with the Stars' cuts Joanna Krupa and partner Derek Hough |url=http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/dancing-with-stars-cuts-joanna-krupa-and-partner-derek-hough-9952.php |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Reality TV World |archive-date=July 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715035358/http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/dancing-with-stars-cuts-joanna-krupa-and-partner-derek-hough-9952.php |url-status=live }}

For season ten, Hough was partnered with Nicole Scherzinger, the lead singer from the singing group The Pussycat Dolls and former member of Eden's Crush.{{Cite web |date=March 2, 2010 |title=Nicole Scherzinger Begins 'Dancing With The Stars' Rehearsals With Derek Hough |url=http://popdirt.com/nicole-scherzinger-begins-dancing-with-the-stars-rehearsals-with-derek-hough/78062/ |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Pop Dirt |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714212539/http://popdirt.com/nicole-scherzinger-begins-dancing-with-the-stars-rehearsals-with-derek-hough/78062/ |url-status=live }} The couple reached the finals and won the competition on May 25, 2010.{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2014 |title=Nicole Scherzinger Wins 'Dancing With the Stars' |url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/nicole-scherzinger-wins-dancing-with-the-stars/ |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Fox News |archive-date=July 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716031851/http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/05/25/nicole-scherzinger-wins-dancing-stars/ |url-status=live }} That was the second win for Hough.

For season eleven, Hough won for the third time with actress Jennifer Grey, known for her film roles on Dirty Dancing and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, on November 23, 2010.{{Cite web |date=November 23, 2010 |title=Jennifer Grey & Derek Hough Win 'Dancing With The Stars!' Breaking News! |url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2010/11/23/jennifer-grey-dancing-with-the-stars-winners-season-finale-bristol-palin-kyle-massey/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714230327/http://hollywoodlife.com/2010/11/23/jennifer-grey-dancing-with-the-stars-winners-season-finale-bristol-palin-kyle-massey/ |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Hollywood Life}}

Hough did not participate in season 12 in order to be a part of the film COBU 3D (later renamed to Make your Move 3D).{{Cite web |last=Barnert |first=Deanna |date=February 1, 2011 |title=Hough takes the lead in Cobu 3D |url=http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/823553/derek-hough-leaves-dancing-with-the-stars-for-big-screen |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=She Knows |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924115340/http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/823553/derek-hough-leaves-dancing-with-the-stars-for-big-screen |url-status=live }}

For season 13, he was partnered with actress and TV host Ricki Lake, known playing the original Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray.{{Cite web |last=Barrett |first=Annie |date=August 31, 2011 |title='Dancing With the Stars': The season 13 couples! |url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/08/31/dancing-with-the-stars-season-13-couples/ |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Pop watch |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714211219/http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/08/31/dancing-with-the-stars-season-13-couples/ |url-status=live }} Lake scored consistently high the whole season and ended up in third place.{{Cite web |last=Fleeman |first=Mike |date=November 22, 2011 |title=Dancing with the Stars Down to Two Couples |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20548236,00.html |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=People |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714203709/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20548236,00.html |url-status=dead }}

For season 14, Hough partnered with television personality Maria Menounos.{{Cite web |last=Sher |first=Lauren |date=February 28, 2012 |title=Dancing With the Stars' New Season 14 Cast Revealed |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-season-14-cast-jack-wagner-sherri/story?id=15803787 |access-date=July 13, 2014 |website=ABC News |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714224512/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-season-14-cast-jack-wagner-sherri/story?id=15803787 |url-status=live }} In week seven, the couple earned the first 30 of the season and topped the leader board the first time in the season.{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Kelly |date=May 1, 2012 |title='Dancing With The Stars': Maria Menounos Scores Season's First Perfect Score |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1684196/dancing-with-the-stars-maria-menounos/ |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=MTV |archive-date=July 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715082639/http://www.mtv.com/news/1684196/dancing-with-the-stars-maria-menounos/ |url-status=dead }} The couple made it to the semi-finals but were eliminated after they finished at the top of the leader board.{{Cite web |last=Shira |first=Dahvi |date=May 16, 2012 |title=Derek Hough Predicted His Dancing with the Stars Elimination |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20596078,00.html |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=People |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714132619/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20596078,00.html |url-status=dead }} Menounos became the second celebrity in Dancing with the Stars history to be eliminated on a night where she came in first place with the judges (the first was Willa Ford in season three).{{citation needed|date=July 2014}}

For season 15 (All Stars), Hough was paired with season eight champion, Shawn Johnson.{{Cite web |date=August 13, 2012 |title='Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars' Partners Revealed |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/13/dancing-with-the-stars-all-stars-partners-pairs_n_1772607.html |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Huffington Post |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714221753/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/13/dancing-with-the-stars-all-stars-partners-pairs_n_1772607.html |url-status=live }} They were runners-up to Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani.{{Cite web |last=Etkin |first=Jaimie |date=November 27, 2012 |title='Dancing With The Stars' Winner Crowned: Melissa Rycroft Is Ultimate 'All-Star' |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/dancing-with-the-stars-winner_n_2201775.html |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Huffington Post |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714235845/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/dancing-with-the-stars-winner_n_2201775.html |url-status=live }}

On July 27, 2012, Hough announced that season 15 would be his last. A few months later, on February 22, 2013, Hough announced that he would be back for season 16, stating on his Twitter account, "Wasn’t sure if I was able to do this season because of my other projects, but worked it out so I can do both. #pumped.".{{Cite web |title=Derek Hough Confirms He's Returning For Dancing With The Stars Season 16 |url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/derek-hough-confirms-hes-returning-for-dancing-with-the-stars-season-16_article_76303 |website=Access Online |access-date=February 24, 2013 |archive-date=February 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227004749/http://www.accesshollywood.com/derek-hough-confirms-hes-returning-for-dancing-with-the-stars-season-16_article_76303 |url-status=live }} He was partnered with country singer and former American Idol contestant, Kellie Pickler.{{Cite web |last=ABC News |date=February 26, 2013 |title='Dancing With The Stars' Season 16: New Celebrity Cast Announced |url=https://gma.yahoo.com/dancing-with-the-stars-season-16-new-celebrity-cast-announced-224704383.html |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Yahoo |archive-date=September 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921051719/https://gma.yahoo.com/dancing-with-the-stars-season-16-new-celebrity-cast-announced-224704383.html |url-status=dead }} On May 21, 2013, Pickler was crowned season 16 champion, marking the fourth time Derek won the Mirror Ball trophy, and made him the only pro to have won four Mirror Balls.{{Cite web |last=Clarke |first=Susan |date=May 21, 2013 |title='Dancing With the Stars' Results: Kellie Pickler Wins Mirror Ball Trophy |url=https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/05/dancing-with-the-stars-results-kellie-pickler-wins-mirror-ball-trophy/ |access-date=July 13, 2014 |website=ABC News |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714134750/http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2013/05/dancing-with-the-stars-results-kellie-pickler-wins-mirror-ball-trophy/ |url-status=live }}

On August 2, 2013, Hough confirmed that he would be back for season 17 via an interview with Access Hollywood.{{Cite web |last=Lash |first=Jolie |date=August 2, 2013 |title=Derek Hough Returning To Dancing With The Stars, Talks Family Dance Off |url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/derek-hough-returning-to-dancing-with-the-stars-talks-family-dance-off_article_82673 |publisher=Access Hollywood |access-date=August 31, 2013 |archive-date=August 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817183207/http://www.accesshollywood.com/derek-hough-returning-to-dancing-with-the-stars-talks-family-dance-off_article_82673 |url-status=live }} The cast for season 17 was announced on September 4, 2013. Hough's partner for season 17 was Glee star Amber Riley.{{Cite web |last=Harnick |first=Chris |date=September 4, 2013 |title='Dancing With The Stars' Cast: Season 17 Includes Snooki, Bill Nye, Valerie Harper, Elizabeth Berkley |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/04/dancing-with-the-stars-cast-season-17_n_3859954.html |publisher=HuffpostTV |access-date=September 4, 2013 |archive-date=September 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906064932/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/04/dancing-with-the-stars-cast-season-17_n_3859954.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Bricker |first=Tierney |date=September 4, 2013 |title=Dancing With the Stars Season 17 Cast Announced: Leah Remini, Valerie Harper, Jack Osbourne and Amber Riley to Compete |url=http://uk.eonline.com/news/454942/dancing-with-the-stars-season-17-cast-announced-leah-remini-valerie-harper-jack-osbourne-and-amber-riley-to-compete |publisher=E Online |access-date=September 4, 2013 |archive-date=April 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406133249/https://www.eonline.com/uk/news/454942/dancing-with-the-stars-season-17-cast-announced-leah-remini-valerie-harper-jack-osbourne-and-amber-riley-to-compete |url-status=live }} Riley was crowned season 17 champion, historically marking the fifth time Hough has won the Mirror Ball trophy, and made him once again the only pro to have won five Mirror Balls.{{Cite web |date=November 27, 2013 |title='Dancing With The Stars' Season 17 Finale: Amber Riley Wins The Mirror Ball Trophy (VIDEO) |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/27/dancing-with-the-stars-season-17-finale-video_n_4347431.html |access-date=December 21, 2013 |publisher=Huffington Post |archive-date=December 24, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224111535/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/27/dancing-with-the-stars-season-17-finale-video_n_4347431.html |url-status=live }}

For season 18, Hough was paired with paralympic snowboarder, Amy Purdy.{{Cite web |last=Hare |first=Breeanna |date=March 4, 2014 |title='Dancing with the Stars': Meet the new cast! |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2014/03/04/showbiz/tv/dancing-with-the-stars-season-18-cast/ |access-date=March 4, 2014 |publisher=CNN |archive-date=March 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308175944/http://edition.cnn.com/2014/03/04/showbiz/tv/dancing-with-the-stars-season-18-cast |url-status=live }} In the finale on May 20, 2014, the couple was runner-up for the season, behind Meryl Davis and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy.{{Cite web |last1=Shira |first1=Dahvi |last2=Stueven |first2=Michele |date=May 20, 2014 |title=Meryl Davis and Maksim Chmerkovskiy Win Dancing with the Stars |url=http://www.people.com/article/dancing-with-the-stars-winners-maksim-chmerkovskiy-meryl-davis |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=People |archive-date=July 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707105956/http://www.people.com/article/dancing-with-the-stars-winners-maksim-chmerkovskiy-meryl-davis |url-status=live }}

On August 13, 2014, ABC announced that Hough would be back for the season 19{{Cite web |date=August 13, 2014 |title='Dancing With the Stars' 2014: Season 19 Pro Dancers Announced |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-2014-season-19-pro-dancers-announced/story?id=24949632 |access-date=August 16, 2014 |publisher=ABC |archive-date=August 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140816043900/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-2014-season-19-pro-dancers-announced/story?id=24949632 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Rice |first=Lynette |date=August 13, 2014 |title=DWTS Reveals Season 19 Pros |url=http://www.people.com/article/dancing-with-the-stars-season-19-pros-announced |access-date=August 16, 2014 |publisher=People |archive-date=September 25, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925123340/http://www.people.com/article/dancing-with-the-stars-season-19-pros-announced |url-status=live }} and in September, it was announced that he would be paired with YouTube personality Bethany Mota.{{Cite web |last=Wagmeister |first=Elizabeth |date=September 4, 2014 |title='Dancing With The Stars': Season 19 Celebrity Contestants Revealed |url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2014/09/04/dancing-with-the-stars-season-19-cast-dwts-celebrities/ |access-date=September 4, 2014 |publisher=Hollywood Life |archive-date=April 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428105307/http://hollywoodlife.com/2014/09/04/dancing-with-the-stars-season-19-cast-dwts-celebrities/ |url-status=live }} The couple made it to the first night of the finals, finishing in fourth place.

On February 24, 2015, Hough was announced as one of the returning professional dancers on season 20 despite previously reporting he would not be taking part in this season. He was partnered with gymnast Nastia Liukin.{{Cite web |date=February 24, 2015 |title='Dancing With the Stars' 2015: Season 20 Celebrity Cast Announced |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-2015-season-20-celebrity-cast-announced/story?id=29166872 |website=ABC News |access-date=June 27, 2020 |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614194519/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-2015-season-20-celebrity-cast-announced/story?id=29166872 |url-status=live }} They made it to the semi-finals, but were subsequently eliminated on May 12, finishing in fourth place.{{Cite web |title='Dancing with the Stars' Results: Who's in the Finale? |url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/dancing-with-the-stars/dancing-with-the-stars-results-56513.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514115331/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/dancing-with-the-stars/dancing-with-the-stars-results-56513.aspx |archive-date=May 14, 2015 |access-date=May 12, 2015}}

For season 21, he was paired with wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin.{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2015 |title=Dancing with the Stars Season 21 Cast Announcement |url=http://abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars/cast-announcement |access-date=September 2, 2015 |website=ABC |archive-date=October 16, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016133959/http://abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars/cast-announcement |url-status=live }} The couple made it to the finals and won the competition on November 24, 2015, marking Hough's sixth win on the show. Hough did not return for Season 22.

On August 30, 2016, it was revealed that Hough would once again return as a professional dancer for season 23. He was paired with actress Marilu Henner.{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2016 |title='DWTS' 2016 Celebrity Cast Revealed: Ryan Lochte, Amber Rose, Rick Perry Among Star Lineup |url=https://gma.yahoo.com/dwts-2016-celebrity-cast-revealed-ryan-lochte-amber-123029354--abc-news-tv.html |access-date=August 30, 2016 |website=Good Morning America: Yahoo |archive-date=August 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160830144906/https://gma.yahoo.com/dwts-2016-celebrity-cast-revealed-ryan-lochte-amber-123029354--abc-news-tv.html |url-status=dead }} They were eliminated on November 7, 2016, finishing in 6th place which is tied for his lowest finish.

On September 8, 2020, it was revealed, after much speculation, that Hough would replace longtime DWTS judge Len Goodman. Due to the travel restrictions between England and the United States during the coronavirus pandemic, Goodman was unable to return for season 29.{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Desiree |date=September 8, 2020 |title=Derek Hough Replacing Len Goodman as Judge on Dancing With the Stars |url=https://www.etonline.com/derek-hough-replacing-len-goodman-as-judge-on-dancing-with-the-stars-152543 |access-date=March 30, 2021 |website=Entertainment Tonight |archive-date=June 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629102337/https://www.etonline.com/derek-hough-officially-returning-to-dancing-with-the-stars-as-a-judge-152543 |url-status=live }} He returned as a judge for its 30th and 31st seasons and after the retirement and death of Goodman, he was named interim head judge for season 32.{{Cite web |title='DWTS' Mirrorball Trophy is renamed for judge Len Goodman. What else is new on dancing show? |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2023/09/20/dwts-len-goodman-mirrorball-trophy-abc-preview/70891658007/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

Season 5: celebrity partner Jennie Garth; average: 25.7; placed: 4th

Season 6: celebrity partner: Shannon Elizabeth; average: 24.4; placed: 6th

Season 7: celebrity partner: Brooke Burke; average: 27.1; placed: 1st

Season 8: celebrity partner: Lil' Kim; average: 25.8; placed: 5th

Season 9: celebrity partner: Joanna Krupa; average: 25.5; placed: 4th

Season 10: celebrity partner: Nicole Scherzinger; average: 27.5; placed: 1st

Season 11: celebrity partner: Jennifer Grey; average: 27.2; placed: 1st

Season 13: celebrity Partner: Ricki Lake; Average: 26.7; Placed: 3rd

Season 14: celebrity partner: Maria Menounos; average: 26.8; placed: 4th

Season 15: celebrity partner: Shawn Johnson; average: 27.9; Placed: 2nd

Season 16: Celebrity partner: Kellie Pickler; average: 27.4; placed: 1st

Season 17: Celebrity partner: Amber Riley; average: 27.8; placed: 1st

Season 18: Celebrity partner: Amy Purdy; average: 27.9; placed: 2nd

Season 19: Celebrity partner: Bethany Mota average: 36.3; placed: 4th

Season 20: Celebrity partner: Nastia Liukin average: 36.6; placed: 4th

Season 21: celebrity partner Bindi Irwin; average: 37.2; placed: 1st

Season 23: Celebrity partner: Marilu Henner average: 31.7; placed: 6th

In May 2017, Hough joined NBC's new dance competition series World of Dance{{Cite web |title=World of Dance |url=https://www.nbc.com/world-of-dance?nbc=1/ |access-date=July 24, 2017 |archive-date=August 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828103121/https://www.nbc.com/world-of-dance?nbc=1/ |url-status=live }} as a judge, alongside Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo and host/mentor Jenna Dewan. It was the top premiere of a new summer alternative series on broadcast in five years and the most-watched in nine years.{{Cite web |date=May 31, 2017 |title=Ratings: J Lo's 'World of Dance' Scores Big Premiere After 'AGT' |url=http://www.thewrap.com/world-dance-americas-got-talent-agt-ratings/ |access-date=July 24, 2017 |archive-date=July 12, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712060814/https://www.thewrap.com/world-dance-americas-got-talent-agt-ratings/ |url-status=live }} It was picked up for a second and continued to a third season and then a fourth.

Hough's earliest theater work include playing the lead in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Millfield Theatre, and dancing in the company in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium.{{Cite web |last=Chester |first=Jason |date=May 23, 2013 |title=Is Derek Hough Planning To Waltz His Way Out Of Dancing With The Stars? |url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/115604/Is-Derek-Hough-Planning-To-Waltz-His-Way-Out-Of-Dancing-With-The-Stars |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Entertainment Wise |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714125435/http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/115604/Is-Derek-Hough-Planning-To-Waltz-His-Way-Out-Of-Dancing-With-The-Stars |url-status=live }}

In 2006, Hough starred as Ren in the original cast production of Footloose: The Musical at the Novelo Theatre in London's West End, as well as on the 2006 UK national tour.{{Cite web |last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |date=March 6, 2012 |title=Julianne Hough Got 'Emotional' For 'Footloose' |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1680543/footloose-julianne-hough/ |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=MTV |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714134003/http://www.mtv.com/news/1680543/footloose-julianne-hough/ |url-status=dead }} Hough's West End performance earned him a nomination as The Stuart Phillips London Newcomer of the Year in the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Awards.{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2006 |title=Celebrities Worldwide |url=http://www.celebritiesworldwide.com/Award.php?Year=2006&ContentID=1098 |access-date=November 26, 2011 |publisher=Celebrities Worldwide |archive-date=September 27, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927162854/http://www.celebritiesworldwide.com/Award.php?Year=2006&ContentID=1098 |url-status=live }} Hough made his Broadway debut on January 8, 2010, starring with Kym Johnson and Mary Murphy in Burn the Floor for the final four performances of the show's Broadway run.{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2010 |title=Photo Coverage: Derek Hough Makes BURN THE FLOOR Debut for Show's Final Performances |url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Derek-Hough-Makes-BURN-THE-FLOOR-Debut-for-Shows-Final-Performances-20100110#.U8Lj_rHhvH0 |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Broadway World |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714212801/http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Derek-Hough-Makes-BURN-THE-FLOOR-Debut-for-Shows-Final-Performances-20100110#.U8Lj_rHhvH0 |url-status=live }}

On January 13, 2015, it was announced that Hough would appear in the New York Spring Spectacular, at Radio City Music Hall.{{Cite web |last=Rice |first=Lynette |date=January 13, 2015 |title=Derek Hough: Why He Won't Appear on Dancing with the Stars This Spring |url=http://www.people.com/article/derek-hough-leaves-dancing-with-the-stars-radio-city-music-hall |access-date=January 13, 2015 |publisher=People |archive-date=January 13, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150113173925/http://www.people.com/article/derek-hough-leaves-dancing-with-the-stars-radio-city-music-hall |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2015 |title=Derek Hough to Star in Radio City's SPRING SPECTACULAR; Will Not Return for DWTS |url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Derek-Hough-to-Star-in-Radio-Citys-SPRING-SPECTACULAR-Will-Not-Return-for-DWTS-20150113 |access-date=January 13, 2015 |publisher=Broadway World |archive-date=January 14, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114081158/http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Derek-Hough-to-Star-in-Radio-Citys-SPRING-SPECTACULAR-Will-Not-Return-for-DWTS-20150113 |url-status=live }} Due to the production, it was announced that Hough would not return for the 10th anniversary of Dancing with the Stars, however, during the cast announcement, Hough and partner Nastia Liukin were revealed as surprise contestants.{{Cite web |last=Sher |first=Lauren |date=February 24, 2015 |title='Dancing With the Stars' 2015: Season 20 Celebrity Cast Announced |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-2015-season-20-celebrity-cast-announced/story?id=29166872 |access-date=February 24, 2015 |website=ABC News |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614194519/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/dancing-stars-2015-season-20-celebrity-cast-announced/story?id=29166872 |url-status=live }}

Hough made two cameo appearances; one in 2001 in the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone{{Cite web |last=Carbone |first=Gina |date=July 14, 2011 |title=Where to Spot Mark Ballas and Derek Hough in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! |url=http://www.wetpaint.com/dancing-with-the-stars/articles/where-to-spot-mark-ballas-and-derek-hough-in-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Wetpaint |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714221539/http://www.wetpaint.com/dancing-with-the-stars/articles/where-to-spot-mark-ballas-and-derek-hough-in-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone |url-status=live }} and one in 2012 in the movie Rock of Ages, where his sister Julianne was playing the female lead role.{{Cite web |last1=Malkin |first1=Marc |last2=Malec |first2=Brett |date=June 12, 2012 |title=Rock of Ages' Surprise Celebrity Cameo Revealed! |url=http://uk.eonline.com/news/322641/rock-of-ages-surprise-celebrity-cameo-revealed |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=E! Online |archive-date=June 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629102339/https://www.eonline.com/news/322641/rock-of-ages-surprise-celebrity-cameo-revealed |url-status=live }} In 2011, Hough took one season break from Dancing with the Stars to star in his first movie Make Your Move (original title Cobu 3D) that premiered three years later, on March 31, 2014, in Los Angeles.{{Cite web |last=Kombert |first=Alissa |date=April 1, 2014 |title=Derek Hough and Amy Purdy Step Out For Make Your Move Premiere After DWTS Performance |url=http://www.wetpaint.com/derek-hough/gallery/2014-04-01-make-your-move-photos |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Wetpaint |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714221540/http://www.wetpaint.com/derek-hough/gallery/2014-04-01-make-your-move-photos |url-status=live }}

On April 25, 2011, Hough made a guest appearance on the ABC show Better with You as a dance instructor.{{Cite web |last=Kubicek |first=John |title='Better With You' Photos with 'DWTS' Pro Derek Hough |url=http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/better-together/better-with-you-photos-with-dwts-pro-derek-hough-7952.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819082551/http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/better-together/better-with-you-photos-with-dwts-pro-derek-hough-7952.aspx |archive-date=August 19, 2014 |access-date=August 16, 2014 |publisher=Buddy TV}} On August 14, 2014, it was announced that he would join the cast of the ABC series Nashville for a multi-episode arc as Noah West.{{Cite web |last=Rice |first=Lynette |date=August 14, 2014 |title=DWTS Pro Derek Hough Is Coming to Nashville |url=http://www.people.com/article/derek-hough-nashville-dancer-lands-role |access-date=August 15, 2014 |publisher=People |archive-date=August 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814214110/http://www.people.com/article/derek-hough-nashville-dancer-lands-role |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Marquina |first=Sierra |date=August 15, 2014 |title=Derek Hough Joining the Cast of Nashville in Season 3 – Get All the Details on His New Role! |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/derek-hough-joining-cast-of-nashville-in-season-3-2014158 |access-date=August 15, 2014 |publisher=US Weekly |archive-date=August 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140817191601/http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/derek-hough-joining-cast-of-nashville-in-season-3-2014158 |url-status=live }} After three episodes during season three, Hough's character returns in the fourth season for more episodes.{{Cite web |last=Bentley |first=Jean |date=March 10, 2016 |title=Derek Hough Is Headed Back to Nashville! |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/747700/derek-hough-is-headed-back-to-nashville |access-date=March 11, 2016 |publisher=E! News |archive-date=March 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313095319/http://www.eonline.com/news/747700/derek-hough-is-headed-back-to-nashville |url-status=live }}

On April 18, 2016, Hough guest starred on The CW series, Jane the Virgin.{{Cite web |last=Terrero |first=Nina |date=March 24, 2016 |title=Derek Hough to guest-star on Jane the Virgin |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/24/jane-virgin-derek-hough-guest-star |access-date=March 24, 2016 |publisher=Entertainment Weekly |archive-date=March 27, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160327120254/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/24/jane-virgin-derek-hough-guest-star |url-status=live }}

On April 27, 2016, it was announced that Hough would play Corny Collins in the NBC live broadcast of Hairspray, which aired on December 7.{{Cite web |last=Holloway |first=Daniel |title=Martin Short, Derek Hough Cast in NBC's "Hairspray Live" |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/martin-short-derek-hough-cast-in-nbcs-hairspray-live-1201762056/ |access-date=April 28, 2016 |website=Variety |date=April 27, 2016 |publisher=Variety.com |archive-date=April 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428093338/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/martin-short-derek-hough-cast-in-nbcs-hairspray-live-1201762056/ |url-status=live }}

Hough was one of Bruno Tonioli's panelists on BBC One's DanceX, the first episode of which aired on July 14, 2007.{{Cite web |date=June 29, 2007 |title=DanceX |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2007/06_june/29/dancex_teamb.shtml |publisher=BBC |access-date=July 16, 2007 |archive-date=October 29, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029024607/http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2007/06_june/29/dancex_teamb.shtml |url-status=live }} He went on to choreograph and perform in Cheryl Cole's "Parachute" music video, after being introduced to her by Tonioli.{{Cite book |last=Cole |first=Cheryl |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K4z9a9kBwXUC&q=derek+hough+Cheryl+Cole%27s+%22Parachute%22+bruno+tonioli&pg=PT26 |title=Through My Eyes |date=December 23, 2010 |publisher=Random House |isbn=9781409044734 |language=en |access-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-date=June 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629102336/https://books.google.com/books?id=K4z9a9kBwXUC&q=derek+hough+Cheryl+Cole%27s+%22Parachute%22+bruno+tonioli&pg=PT26 |url-status=live }}

Hough was a founding member of the Ballas Hough Band (formerly Almost Amy) and he shared lead vocals, played guitar and had several songwriting credits on the band's self-titled debut CD that was released by Hollywood Records in March 2009.{{Cite web |last=Collar |first=Matt |title=Ballas Hough Band biography |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ballas-hough-band-mn0001045209/biography |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=All music |archive-date=October 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011115248/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ballas-hough-band-mn0001045209/biography |url-status=live }}

Hough directed Mark Ballas' music video for his song "Get My Name" that was released on MTV on May 14, 2014.{{Cite web |last=Ballas |first=Mark |date=May 14, 2014 |title=Alright y'all.. The #GetMyName music video is up on @MTV.com! The video was directed by @derekhough, choreographed by... |url=http://instagram.com/p/n-0mojzPM-/ |access-date=May 14, 2014 |publisher=Mark Ballas' official Instagram |archive-date=May 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515031605/http://instagram.com/p/n-0mojzPM-/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Hough |first=Derek |date=May 14, 2014 |title=I Directed @MarkBallas' video for #GetMyName |url=https://twitter.com/derekhough/status/466713006500769793 |access-date=May 14, 2014 |publisher=Derek Hough's official Twitter |archive-date=May 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140516053912/https://twitter.com/derekhough/status/466713006500769793 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2014 |title=Mark Ballas – Get My Name (Video) |url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/mark-ballas/1042097/get-my-name.jhtml |access-date=May 14, 2014 |publisher=MTV |archive-date=May 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515194304/http://www.mtv.com/videos/mark-ballas/1042097/get-my-name.jhtml |url-status=dead }}

Hough's first book Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion came out on August 5, 2014{{Cite web |title=Breakthrough Moments: Lessons from a Life in Motion |url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/breakthrough-moments-derek-hough/1117341285?ean=9780062323217&cm_mmc=AFFILIATES-_-Linkshare-_-F7iINl5RgYk-_-10:1&r=1 |access-date=December 22, 2013 |archive-date=December 24, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224110546/http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/breakthrough-moments-derek-hough/1117341285?ean=9780062323217&cm_mmc=AFFILIATES-_-Linkshare-_-F7iINl5RgYk-_-10:1&r=1 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Carbone |first=Gina |date=April 24, 2014 |title=Derek Hough Releasing a Book in August (UPDATE) |url=http://www.wetpaint.com/derek-hough/articles/2014-01-02-releasing-book-may |access-date=July 13, 2014 |publisher=Wetpaint |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714170652/http://www.wetpaint.com/derek-hough/articles/2014-01-02-releasing-book-may |url-status=live }} and managed to enter The New York Times Best Seller list on August 24, 2014.{{Cite news |title=The Best Sellers |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2014-08-24/hardcover-nonfiction/list.html |access-date=August 16, 2014 |archive-date=August 18, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140818223053/http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2014-08-24/hardcover-nonfiction/list.html |url-status=live }}

Along with Ballas, Hough bought a house in order to flip it for profit. The process of the home renovation was broadcast as a four episode series on HGTV called Mark & Derek's Excellent Flip. The show aired in the Spring of 2015.{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2014 |title=HGTV To Begin Production on 'Mark & Derek's Excellent Flip' Featuring Derek Hough and Mark Ballas |url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140728006211/en/HGTV-Production-%E2%80%98Mark-Dereks-Excellent-Flip%E2%80%99-Featuring |access-date=August 19, 2014 |publisher=Business Wire |archive-date=August 21, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821104411/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140728006211/en/HGTV-Production-%E2%80%98Mark-Dereks-Excellent-Flip%E2%80%99-Featuring |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=Jason |date=July 28, 2014 |title=Mark Ballas and Derek Hough Trade Dancing for Flipping Houses in 'Mark & Derek's Excellent Flip' |url=http://www.thewrap.com/mark-ballas-and-derek-hough-try-flipping-houses-in-mark-dereks-excellent-flip/ |access-date=August 19, 2014 |publisher=The Wrap |archive-date=August 18, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140818211015/http://www.thewrap.com/mark-ballas-and-derek-hough-try-flipping-houses-in-mark-dereks-excellent-flip/ |url-status=live }}

In 2016, Hough appeared alongside Lindsey Stirling in the music video for The Arena which he also choreographed.{{Cite web |title=The Arena – Lindsey Stirling | website=YouTube | date=June 28, 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MCjU-Du3eI |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211113/4MCjU-Du3eI |archive-date=November 13, 2021 |access-date=June 28, 2016}}{{cbignore}}

In 2017, Hough participated in the celebrity edition of American Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day.{{Cite web |title=American Ninja Warrior Announces Celeb Edition with Stephen Amell, Derek Hough |url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/american-ninja-warrior-celeb-edition-stephen-amell-derek-hough/ |access-date=June 28, 2017 |archive-date=July 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705012051/http://www.tvguide.com/news/american-ninja-warrior-celeb-edition-stephen-amell-derek-hough/ |url-status=live }}

In 2017, in an interview with Billboard, Hough revealed that he is going to be performing on the alternative metal band Breaking Benjamin's upcoming album Ember, scheduled for a release in 2018.{{Cite web |date=November 1, 2017 |title=Derek Hough Talks Mental Health, Shares Emotional 'Hold On' Video: Exclusive Interview |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8022113/derek-hough-hold-on-interview-mental-health |access-date=December 5, 2017 |publisher=Billboard |archive-date=November 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171126105012/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8022113/derek-hough-hold-on-interview-mental-health |url-status=live }}

In September 2019, Hough hosted an NBC special Return to Downton Abbey: A Grand Event. In November 2019, Hough had emergency surgery to remove his appendix due to appendicitis; he published a video of himself dancing with Hayley Erbert post-surgery.{{Cite web |title=Derek Hough undergoes emergency surgery, says he 'knew something wasn't right' |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/derek-hough-has-emergency-surgery-remove-his-appendix-t167452 |access-date=November 18, 2019 |website=TODAY.com |date=November 17, 2019 |language=en |archive-date=November 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191120233119/https://www.today.com/popculture/derek-hough-has-emergency-surgery-remove-his-appendix-t167452 |url-status=live }}

In September 2020, he signed a wide-ranging deal with ABC Entertainment.{{Cite web |last=Thorne |first=Will |date=September 22, 2020 |title=Derek Hough Inks Overall Deal With ABC Entertainment |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/derek-hough-abc-entertainment-overall-deal-1234779141/ |access-date=September 23, 2020 |website=Variety |language=en |archive-date=September 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923060801/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/derek-hough-abc-entertainment-overall-deal-1234779141/ |url-status=live }}

Hough is a four-time Emmy winner for Outstanding Choreography and has earned fourteen Emmy Award nominations in total for his work on Dancing with the Stars.

On April 10, 2014, Hough and his sister, Julianne, were honored at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA's second annual Kaleidoscope Ball with the Kaleidoscope Award, an award that is given to people of the entertainment industry who bring light and laughter into the lives of children through their professional achievements and personal humanitarianism.{{Cite web |last=Albin |first=Amy |date=April 17, 2014 |title=Entertainers Julianne Hough and Derek Hough honored at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA's second annual Kaleidoscope Ball |url=http://centurycity.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/entertainers-julianne-hough-and-derek-hough-honored-at-mattel-childrens-hospital-uclas-second-annual-kaleidoscope-ball |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715182813/http://centurycity.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/entertainers-julianne-hough-and-derek-hough-honored-at-mattel-childrens-hospital-uclas-second-annual-kaleidoscope-ball |archive-date=July 15, 2014 |access-date=July 14, 2014 |publisher=Century City}}{{Cite web |title=Julianne & Derek Hough |url=http://www.uclahealth.org/site_mattel.cfm?id=3048 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715185242/http://www.uclahealth.org/site_mattel.cfm?id=3048 |archive-date=July 15, 2014 |access-date=July 14, 2014 |publisher=UCLA Health}}

On October 17, 2014, GLSEN, during its annual Respect Awards, honored Hough with the year's Inspiration Award.{{Cite web |title=GLSEN announces Danny Moore & Julia Roberts to receive humanitarian award at 2014 GLSEN respect awars |url=http://glsen.org/article/julia-roberts-among-respect-awards-los-angeles-honorees |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820072230/http://glsen.org/article/julia-roberts-among-respect-awards-los-angeles-honorees |archive-date=August 20, 2014 |access-date=August 19, 2014 |publisher=GLSEN}}

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