Derek Hough - ‘I've Fought With JLO!'

The World Of Dance Star Spills The Dirt On His Fellow Judges

- Sara Bordon

He’s clocked up an impressive 17 seasons on Dancing with the Stars, but it’s Derek Hough’s time as a judge on World of Dance that he’s most proud of. ‘I’m just trying to help and inspire or motivate or encourage the dancers to continue to get better, but also to praise them,’ the 33-year-old tells. ‘I love it, it’s so much fun. And, of course, sitting next to [ fellow judge] Jennifer [Lopez], I feel very lucky – it’s not too shabby. She is just incredible.’ Here, Derek chats dance-offs, disagreements and what makes World of Dance different…

What’s it like working with JLo?