Dancing with the Stars pro-turned-judge Derek Hough will serve as the new host of the entertainment news series Extra.
Hough, 40, will replace Billy Bush as host for its upcoming 32nd season, premiering Sept. 8. A clip shared to social media Wednesday shows Hough taking a seat and holding a microphone, with Hough writing in the caption: “Here we go ! 
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Hough, a four-time Emmy Award winner, shared in a statement: “The ballroom has been my stage, my home, and my launchpad. Now, I’m stepping into an exciting new spotlight as the host of Extra. I’m truly looking forward to collaborating with this incredible team, diving into this next creative chapter, and connecting with fans and audiences in a whole new way. It’s an honor to join a show that’s been a cornerstone of entertainment news for over 30 years — and I’m ready to help lead it into a bold, fresh new era for Season 32 and beyond.”
Extra executive producer Jeremy Spiegel in a statement: “Derek has not only dominated the world of dance — he’s become a beloved household name who has won America’s hearts with his talent, charisma, and boundless creativity.”
The upcoming season will feature new segments and a new set, with an official synopsis reading: “Hough will sit down for engaging and exclusive interviews with celebrity friends and take us behind the scenes of his many projects, including Dancing with the Stars and beyond.”
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