Julianne Hough joins judging panel on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Julianne Hough will become the fourth - that's right, one, two, three, four - judge on a show that has long lived and prospered with just three: 'Dancing with the Stars.'
The official announcement was made a little while ago, and statement below.
The move's hardly a shocker - talks between both parties had been widely reported, while Hough is just one more (former) pro on the show who emerged as a bigger star than most of the contestants, her brother Derek, as probably the best example. She's been a longtime correspondent on 'ET' and launched a big screen career that has yet to take off, so visibility has hardly been an issue for Hough, who will certainly bring a different style and dynamic to the judging panel.
Four judges? Yes: You immediately picked up the most obvious problem. Four judges means four opinions which means more time - always at great premium, needless to say, in a prime-time unscripted show - taken away from the performances. But 'DWTS' is on an active hunt for more magic and more viewers; ratings are down and the average age of viewers has soared. Clearly Hough's role will be to add back that necessary-for-survival dose of youth to the mix.
In a statement first posted on Hollywoodreporter.com, she said:
'I'm so excited to be back with my 'Dancing with the Stars' family again on a regular basis. I've always aspired to be an all-around entertainer, whether I'm acting, dancing or singing, and I'm thrilled for this opportunity that will allow me to continue all of those pursuits. Derek and I just finished our Move Live on Tour, which reminded me how much I miss the interaction with the dance fans that have been so supportive of me in my career. I am warming up the paddles and the sass, and I'm ready to have fun in this new role.'
Show's back Sept. 4.
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