Derek Hough's Absence From 'Dancing With The Stars' Week 3 Explained

Fans noticed that Derek Hough was missing from the judge’s panel on tonight’s Dancing With The Stars and we know why!

Typically, the 36-year-old previous 7-time mirrored-ball pro winner sits between Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli during the show, offering up advice to the competing couples.

However, tonight he’s missing.

Click inside to see why Derek isn’t on the show tonight…

It turns out that Derek is missing from tonight’s show because he was exposed to someone with COVID-19. Tyra Banks announced it on the show.

News personality Kristyn Burtt explained more that “He has tested negative so far, but that explains why his Las Vegas show was canceled last night.”

Pro couple Cody Rigsby and Cheryl Burke are competing remotely after testing positive for COVID-19.

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