Billy Bush to Be Replaced By ‘DWTS’ Star as Host of ‘Extra’ originally appeared on Parade.
Three months after Billy Bush announced he is leaving Extra, it was revealed that his shoes will be filled by Dancing With the Stars alum Derek Hough.
“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,” Hough, 40, said in a statement on Wednesday, August 13, per Us Weekly. “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.”
After noting that it is an “honor” for him to take on the new role, Hough said he loves Extra‘s “bold, fresh new era for season 32.” He will join senior correspondent and weekend host Mona Kosar Abdi, as well as longtime correspondent Terri Seymour.
The pro dancer will make his hosting debut when season 32 of Extra premieres on September 8 on Fox.
Hough’s casting comes after Bush, 53, revealed in May that he was leaving Extra after five seasons. He explained that he decided to leave the entertainment news show to focus on his “Hot Mics” podcast.
“Extra is culturally iconic. If I had a dollar for every time someone hollered, ‘Extra! Extra!’ to me in the airport or something, I’d buy Warner Bros,” he said at the time. “It’s been a tremendous honor and privilege to front this show. … It’s now time to build something of my own.”
Bush continued, “I’m forever grateful to the amazing staff at Extra and the executives at Warner Bros. for this awesome chapter of my life.”
Hough will be a natural in the role, as he’s no stranger to taking center stage. He’s best known for competing as a pro dancer of DWTS from 2007 to 2016, while he replaced Len Goodman as a judge beginning in 2020.
Billy Bush to Be Replaced By ‘DWTS’ Star as Host of ‘Extra’ first appeared on Parade on Aug 13, 2025
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