Trivia

He is a second cousin of Ross Lynch, Riker Lynch, Rocky Lynch and Rydel Lynch, of the band, "R5", and of their brother, Ryland Lynch, the band manager. Their maternal grandmothers are sisters. He has English, Dutch, French-Canadian, German, Swiss-German, Scots-Irish, Scottish, Danish, Swedish, and French ancestry.

Moved to London at age 12 and lived there for 10 years, before moving to Los Angeles to star on Dancing with the Stars (2005).

He and partner Jennifer Grey are crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 11. (November 2010)

He and partner Kellie Pickler are crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 16. (May 2013)

He and partner Amber Riley are crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 17. (November 2013)

Brother of Julianne Hough, Katherine Hough, Mara Beth Hough and Sharee Hough.

Attended and graduated from the Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts in London.

He and partner Brooke Burke are crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 7. (November 2008)

He and partner Nicole Scherzinger are crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 10. (May 2010)

Has 8 nieces and nephews - Paris, Willow, Star, Bronson and Quaid Wise (from sister Sharee Hough). Aidan Poole (from sister Mara Beth Hough). Ariana and Adilyn Phillips (from sister Katherine Hough).

His first professional role was that of Ren McCormick in the musical adaptation of Footloose (1984). His sister, Julianne Hough, stars in the remake of said film, Footloose (2011), as Ariel Moore.

A world champion of Latin and ballroom dancing.

Best friends with Mark Ballas.

Has been in a relationship with dancer Hayley Erbert since June 2015.

Good friends with Cheryl. They met when Derek choreographed and starred in her music video for her hit single, Parachute.

At age 18, he debuted in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", and stayed with the show for the final six months of its run at the London Palladium.

(August 8, 2009) Broke up with Shannon Elizabeth. They met when they were partnered together on Dancing with the Stars (2005) in Spring 2008.

Last name is pronounced "Huff".

Mother: Marianne (Heaton) Nelson (Stepfather: Aaron Nelson) Father: Bruce Robert Hough (Stepmother: Debra Hough).

In June 2022, Hough announced his engagement Hayley Erbert, after nearly 7 years of dating.

Cousin of Lorien Hough-Cord.

Grandparents: Colleen P. H. "Cokie" (Wood) and Robert Virgil Hough.

Nephew of John Hough and Tina Hough, owners of the Roosevelt Hotel in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Uncles: Scott Hough, Charlie Hough.

Ex-brother-in-law of Brooks Laich.

August 26, 2023, Married Hayley Erbert after a 14 month engagement.