Julianne Hough will definitely be serving as a new fourth judge on Dancing with the Stars next season.
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"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," Hough said in a statement obtained by Entertainment Weekly.
"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."
Hough, 26, is a two-time Dancing with the Stars champion who left the reality dancing competition before its ninth season premiered for other career ventures. She's since released a country music album and starred in Footloose and Safe Haven among other movies.
Hough never returned as a pro although she's performed on the show to promote her movies and had served as a guest judge once during each of the last two seasons.
Dancing with the Stars' nineteenth season is set to premiere on Monday, September 15 at 8PM ET/PT on ABC.
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