Billy Bush to Be Replaced By 'DWTS' Star as Host of 'Extra'originally appeared onParade. Three months afterBilly Bushannounced he is leavingExtra, it was revealed that his shoes will be filled byDancing With the StarsalumDerek Hough. "The ballroom has been my stage, my home and my launchpad. Now, I'm stepping into an exciting new spotlight as the host ofExtra," Hough, 40, said in a statement on Wednesday, August 13, perUs 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 lovesExtra's "bold, fresh new era for season 32." He will join senior correspondent and weekend hostMona Kosar Abdi, as well as longtime correspondentTerri Seymour. The pro dancer will make his hosting debut when season 32 ofExtrapremieres on September 8 on Fox. Hough's casting comes after Bush, 53, revealed in May that he was leavingExtraafter five seasons. He explained that he decided to leave the entertainment news show to focus on his "Hot Mics" podcast. "Extrais 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 atExtraand 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 ofDWTSfrom 2007 to 2016, while he replacedLen Goodmanas 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 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 13, 2025, where it first appeared.