Derek Hough was 22 years old when he started as a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars in season 5.

Quick Scoop

Derek Hough was born on May 17, 1985, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He joined Dancing with the Stars as a pro in season 5, which aired in 2007. Since he turned 22 in May 2007, he was 22 during his DWTS pro debut that year.

How the age is calculated

  • Derek’s birth year: 1985.
  • DWTS season 5: aired in 2007, when he first joined as a professional partner.
  • 2007 minus 1985 gives 22, so he was 22 when he started dancing on the show as a pro.

Extra DWTS context

  • He first appeared briefly on the show in season 4 as a guest instructor before becoming a full-time pro in season 5.
  • His first celebrity partner as a pro was actress Jennie Garth, and they reached the semifinals that season.

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