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\n Related: <\/span>Derek Hough Beat Out These 2 Stars to Become New ‘Extra’ Host<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tDerek Hough was not the only choice to replace Billy Bush as the new host of Extra, multiple sources exclusively tell Us Weekly. \u201cIt was between Derek, Wells Adams and Jason Kennedy,\u201d one TV insider reveals. Adams, 41, is best known as a member of Bachelor Nation. He was a contestant on JoJo Fletcher\u2018s season [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
After Hough got confirmation that Robinson was indeed on Zoom, Hough excitedly started to introduce his former dance coach.<\/p>\n
\u201cLadies and gentlemen, this is Rick Robinson. This is the man who is responsible for me being a dancer,\u201d he explained. \u201cHe was the man that [when] I walked into that dance studio, called me \u2018Heavy D,\u2019 gave me a nickname, made dance cool and was such a cool mentor in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n @derekhough<\/a> <\/p>\nWhiskin it all with my first dance teacher ever Rick Robinson ! <\/p>\n
\u266c Assumptions (slowed down version) \u2013 Sam Gellaitry<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\nRobinson went on to say \u201ccongratulations\u201d to Hough \u2014 and how \u201camazing\u201d it is to see how far the Dancing With the Stars<\/em> host has come.<\/p>\n\u201cIt\u2019s amazing what you\u2019ve already done and what you now get to do being a host of Extra<\/em>,\u201d Robinson gushed.<\/p>\nAll of a sudden, Robinson disappeared from the screen, leaving Hough confused.<\/p>\n
\u201cRick, where\u2019d you go?\u201d he said. \u201cRick! Slick Rick!\u201d<\/p>\n
After a few seconds, Robinson surprised Hough by walking in from offscreen. The pair appeared instantly excited and shared a sweet hug.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s crazy you\u2019re here!\u201d Hough exclaimed.<\/p>\n
Robinson noted that he \u201ccould not miss this opportunity\u201d to see Hough as the new host of Extra<\/em>. To celebrate their reunion, the pair started dancing together.<\/p>\nLast month, Hough shared that he would be taking over Billy Bush\u2019s<\/strong> role<\/a> as the host of Extra<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n![\"Daytime](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Daytime-TV-s-Big-Changes-What-s-New-What-s-Returning-What-s-Cancelled-002.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C2458px%2C1390px&resize=400%2C225&quality=55&strip=all\")
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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tDaytime TV has gone through many changes \u2014 including heartbreaking cancellations and surprising casting swaps \u2014 ahead of the fall season. One major shakeup took place at ABC, when DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim both left GMA3. Pilgrim then moved to Inside Edition, which came after ABC News grouped its overnight programming and GMA3 with [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cThe ballroom has been my stage, my home, and my launchpad,\u201d Hough said in a statement to Deadline<\/em><\/a> at the time. \u201cNow, I\u2019m stepping into an exciting new spotlight as the host of Extra<\/em>. I\u2019m 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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Hough, who will still continue to judge DWTS<\/em>, added that it is \u201can honor to join a show that\u2019s been a cornerstone of entertainment news for over 30 years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n![\"Derek](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2229627851-Derek-Hough-Surprised-by-His-1st-Dance-Teacher-as-He-Makes-Extra-Debut.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>Roy Rochlin\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cI\u2019m ready to help lead it into a bold, fresh new era for Season 32 and beyond,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Whiskin it all with my first dance teacher ever Rick Robinson ! <\/p>\n
\u266c Assumptions (slowed down version) \u2013 Sam Gellaitry<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n Robinson went on to say \u201ccongratulations\u201d to Hough \u2014 and how \u201camazing\u201d it is to see how far the Dancing With the Stars<\/em> host has come.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s amazing what you\u2019ve already done and what you now get to do being a host of Extra<\/em>,\u201d Robinson gushed.<\/p>\n All of a sudden, Robinson disappeared from the screen, leaving Hough confused.<\/p>\n \u201cRick, where\u2019d you go?\u201d he said. \u201cRick! Slick Rick!\u201d<\/p>\n After a few seconds, Robinson surprised Hough by walking in from offscreen. The pair appeared instantly excited and shared a sweet hug.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s crazy you\u2019re here!\u201d Hough exclaimed.<\/p>\n Robinson noted that he \u201ccould not miss this opportunity\u201d to see Hough as the new host of Extra<\/em>. To celebrate their reunion, the pair started dancing together.<\/p>\n Last month, Hough shared that he would be taking over Billy Bush\u2019s<\/strong> role<\/a> as the host of Extra<\/em>.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDaytime TV has gone through many changes \u2014 including heartbreaking cancellations and surprising casting swaps \u2014 ahead of the fall season. One major shakeup took place at ABC, when DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim both left GMA3. Pilgrim then moved to Inside Edition, which came after ABC News grouped its overnight programming and GMA3 with [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cThe ballroom has been my stage, my home, and my launchpad,\u201d Hough said in a statement to Deadline<\/em><\/a> at the time. \u201cNow, I\u2019m stepping into an exciting new spotlight as the host of Extra<\/em>. I\u2019m 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.\u201d<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Hough, who will still continue to judge DWTS<\/em>, added that it is \u201can honor to join a show that\u2019s been a cornerstone of entertainment news for over 30 years.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m ready to help lead it into a bold, fresh new era for Season 32 and beyond,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t
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