Derek Hough is replacing judge Len Goodman on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as Goodman has to stay in the UK because of COVID-19. Derek will now join Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli at the judges table.

Derek shared a post saying: ”This show has been and will always be incredibly special to me. Coming back feels like coming home and I couldn’t be more excited to be back in the ballroom.”

Len nevertheless will still be a part of the show! He will be sharing his dance expertise remotely from the UK. That’s not the only change this season; Tyra Banks will replace Tom Bergeron as the host.