Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough is not returning to Dancing with the Stars next season, she told E!'s Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM radio show Thursday. "I'm not going to be back next season," she said. "That's final." What led the two-time champ to part ways with the show that made her a household name? Read on to find out...
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Julianne Hough and Cody Linley, Dancing with the Stars
She may act like Wonder Woman — returning to the dance floor only two weeks after abdominal surgery to remove her appendix and scar tissue from endometriosis — but it turns out Dancing with the Stars pro Julianne Hough is flesh and blood after all: She had a small scare on Monday night, dancing her last two competitive dances (the paso doble and the salsa) with Hannah Montana star Cody Linley. Read what happened after the jump...
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Julianne Hough, Dancing with the Stars
Julianne Hough was in fine spirits after Monday night's Dancing with the Stars, smiling for the cameras and optimistic about the arthroscopic surgery she's facing Tuesday to remove ovarian cysts and her appendix. "People who've had this surgery in the past tell me, 'You're gonna...
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Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough will have surgery Tuesday to remove her appendix, according to a statement on her website. See why -- and whether she'll continue in the competition -- after the jump.
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Julianne Hough, Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars' Julianne Hough was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for stomach pains after Tuesday evening's broadcast.
The two-time champ had been experiencing stomach cramps all day that gradually increased, The Associated Press reports.
"The doctors thought ...
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Chuck Wicks by Katherine Bomboy/ABC; Julianne Hough by Bob D'Amico/Craig Sjodin/ABC
Don't expect Julianne Hough to be at the center of dancing partner relationship rumors on this season of Dancing with the Stars.The ballroom beauty is apparently quite happy with her new country-singer boyfriend Chuck Wicks. (Sorry, fellas!)"He's just a great guy!," Hough told People. "He's awesome and really, really talented. I'm having a great time getting to know him." Hough met Wicks this summer while both acts were on tour with Brad Paisley. Hough was out promoting her country album, which hit No. 1 on the country charts after its release in May.Aside from their country careers, the couple has something else in common: Both recently ended long-term relationships. Hough broke off her engagement to former dancer Zach Wilson last year and Wicks split with his long-time girlfriend just before the Paisely tour.Though she'll soon be waltzing with a new partner on the parquet of Dancing while Wicks remains on tour, Hough says the couple should be just fine. "That's what's cool about b...
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Julianne Hough by Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage.com
Audiences may be used to seeing Dancing pro Julianne Hough showing off her fancy footwork in flashy costumes, but now the blonde beauty will be adding singing to her DWTS job description. According to The Salt Lake Tribune, "Julianne will come back on the show, and she's going to be able to sing," says Kim DelGrosso, creative director of Orem's Center Stage dance studio where many of ABC's professional dancers from for the series have come from. The 19-year-old, who released her first self-titled country album earlier this year, had told The Salt Lake Tribune she didn't expect to return to Dancing With the Stars because she wanted to focus on her singing career, but sources say she's still under contract. The new season will premiere September 24th. Are you excited to see Hough return as a double threat? — Gina DiNunno
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Is Julianne Hough's music career taking off? The two-time Dancing with the Stars champ sold 67,000 copies of her self-titled debut CD in its first week — "a robust start," says Billboard senior analyst Geoff Mayfield. "She has the third best-selling album on the Billboard 200 list and was No. 1 on the Top Country Albums." And get this: Since the album was released May 20 (the same day as the Dancing finale), Julianne couldn't hit the stores to buy it until the show wrapped! After singing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500, Hough is ready to swap her dancing shoes for a microphone, at least for a while; she will tour with Brad Paisley beginning June 11. "I have a whole new life," she says. "It's going to completely change and I couldn't be happier. I'm on this roller coaster and I'm having so much fun." — Shawna MalcomMore on Julianne Hough:• Julianne Hough Steps in to Cohost CMA Festival • WATCH VIDEO: Dancing Pro Julianne Hough's Music Video • Danc...
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Julianne Hough by Amy Graves/WireImage.com
Julianne Hough's taking a brief break from the dance floor to cohost this year's CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock. The newly minted singer is sharing duties with country stars Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler.Along with the three lovely cohosts, the four-day festival in Nashville is a nonstop parade of music and parties, featuring concerts by Billy Ray Cyrus, Faith Hill, Trace Adkins and Dwight Yoakam, among others. Night to Rock is taping during the festival, June 5-8, and is set to air Monday, September 8 at 9 pm/ET on ABC. Julianne's already got us glued to her moves during Dancing — will she get right into step with the girls of country music? — Anna DimondUse our Online Video Guide to spend some time with Julianne.
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Now that Dancing with the Stars has crowned a new queen and king, the question becomes: How do Kristi and Mark rank among previous winners? Does their landslide victory earn them greater regard, or does it speak to a lack of formidable competition?As a refresher, all those who have laid claim to the mirrored-ball trophy:Season 1: Kelly Monaco and Alec MazoSeason 2: Drew Lachey and Cheryl BurkeSeason 3: Emmitt Smith and Cheryl BurkeSeason 4: Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne HoughSeason 5: Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough Season 6: Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark BallasWho is your all-time favorite? Who truly showed growth and a never-tapped-into aptitude for ballroom dancing, then groomed it to flourish? Cast your vote here! And elaborate on your vote in comments.
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