laid off<\/a> a number of staff members. Jeremy Spiegel, who has been an EP on the show for a decade-plus, will be the showrunner for the coming season.<\/p>\n\n\tSaid Spiegel about Hough, \u201cDerek has not only dominated the world of dance, he\u2019s become a beloved household name who has won America\u2019s hearts with his talent, charisma and boundless creativity. I am excited to work closely with Derek as he brings his electrifying energy and fresh perspective to Extra.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\tIn addition to Hough joining the show as host, the 2025-26 season of Extra<\/em> will also feature a new set and graphics package for the show, segments build around Hough and original digital content. Weekend host Mona Kosar Abdi and longtime correspondent Terri Seymour will remain in their posts. <\/p>\n\n\t\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Derek Hough as the new host of Extra<\/em>,\u201d said Lauren Blincoe, senior vp current programming at Telepictures. \u201cDerek brings a rare mix of energy, creativity,\u00a0and a dynamic presence that perfectly captures the spirit of this exciting next era for our iconic show. We\u2019re energized by the future of Extra<\/em>\u00a0with Derek front and center and can\u2019t wait to see him turn the entertainment news genre on its head.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\tHough is repped by UTA, Strand Entertainment, Reed Smith and Guttman Associates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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