A six-time champion professional turned judge on Dancing with the Stars. Hough sat on the four-person panel for Dedication Night 2026, awarding Jenna Dewan and Alan Bersten a 9 for their Viennese waltz and helping shape a leaderboard topped by Amber Glenn’s 38 out of 40 on the season’s most emotional night. His critiques that night balanced technical standards with respect for the evening’s emotional purpose.
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