Dancing With The Stars: Derek Hough Talks Tyra Banks Departure
Dancing With The Stars, (DWTS) host Tyra Banks generated a lot of criticism on the ABC show. When Disney+ took over, many fans hoped that she would leave. However, she reappeared in season 31. Now that she left, the rising star of the show, Derek Hough mentioned his feelings about her departure.
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Tyra Banks didn’t get canned when Disney+ took over the long-running ABC show. Instead, she reappeared as a co-host alongside Alfonso Ribeiro. Actually, some people thought that it was a demotion. Meanwhile, others wondered if she was there to train her replacement. At the time, more speculation came that perhaps the new management had read her the riot act and given her one last chance to appease fans of the show.
When Dancing With The Stars migrated to Disney+, Derek Hough was very enthusiastic. Did he see the platform as opening the way to a bigger and brighter future for himself? The multiple-winning Mirror Ball Trophy pro-dancer certainly seems to have been recognized. This year, he takes over as a judge following the departure of Len Goodman. At the same time, Julianne Hough takes over from Tyra Banks.
Dancing With The Stars Spoilers – Derek Hough On Tyra Banks
Many people on social media seem to think that Tyra was universally despised by the cast. However, according to Derek, she’s not the nasty person that most people think. According to USWeeky, “She just sent Julianne the most beautiful message, and I’m just really grateful to her for her grace,” Derek said. Was he shocked that Tyra exited the show? Read on to find out.

Speaking in an interview with the outlet the new Dancing With The Stars judge claimed that he wasn’t at all surprised that Tyra left. Furthermore, he said, “Tyra was just unbelievably gracious — like really, truly, gracious, and I just have to give her absolute props.” Were you expecting that? Perhaps it goes to show that there’s goodness in everyone.
Derek Hough mentioned his feelings about her departure.
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Equally graciously, the Dancing With The Stars judge said some other nice things about Tyra. Instead of saying that she served to leave, he focused on the positives. Derek said, “She’s got a lot on her plate and a lot of things happening in her future. She’s one person that will always work and will always be an entrepreneur and always create opportunities.” Additionally, he called her a “powerhouse.”
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