LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) — “Dancing With The Stars” judge and Utah native Derek Hough has tested positive for COVID-19.
Hough, 36, revealed on Instagram Tuesday that he’s been “diagnosed with a breakthrough case of COVID.” His health update came the morning after he appeared on “Dancing With the Stars” Monday for the semifinals.
“I have some news to share and I want you to hear it straight from me,” Hough said in the Instagram video, which can be seen below. “Even though I’ve been fully vaccinated, I’ve just been diagnosed with a breakthrough case of COVID.
“I just found out and I feel OK, I feel strong, but I’m currently taking advice from medical professionals, doing everything I can to get better as fast as I can. I’m currently in quarantine, and I’ll make sure I keep you guys all updated with what’s going on, but just wanted to send a lot of love out there to all, and yeah, stay safe.”
Although Hough said he’s rescheduling dates for his sold-out Las Vegas residency, he didn’t comment on whether he’ll appear on the “Dancing With the Stars” season finale next Monday, where he’s to serve as a judge alongside Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli.
Hough also had a COVID scare in October, and was forced to sit out of the dancing competition series after he was potentially exposed.
Gephardt Daily will have more on this developing story as information is made available.
