Derek Hough & 10 Other DWTS Pros Who've Left & Returned To The Show

If you haven’t heard, Derek Hough is officially leaving Dancing With The Stars next year.

The Hairspray Live! actor is hanging up his dancing shoes for the judges table on a new competition show on NBC.

“It’s been a part of my life for so long…My reason for not returning is when I look at that room, I kind of feel like I’ve done what I can in that room and in that space. I’ve accomplished so much in that space. I feel like I need to move onto a different space,” he shared.

However, Derek has also said he wouldn’t return a few seasons back and he did! So, you never know.

Click inside to see other pros who’ve left the ballroom and returned to DWTS…