Derek Hough is a renowned dancer and choreographer who achieved fame as a multi-time champion on "Dancing with the Stars." He distinguished himself early in his career by earning a world championship title in the U-21 Latin American Dance competition and was named the IDSF World Youth Latin Champion in 2002. Hough has showcased his talents beyond the dance floor, appearing in Cheryl Cole's music video for the song "Parachute" in 2010. In 2016, he expanded his influence by joining the judges' panel on NBC's "World of Dance," where he judged alongside Jennifer Lopez.
