WORLD OF DANCE: Derek Hough Previews Season 3

WORLD OF DANCE — “Qualifiers” — Pictured: (l-r) Ne-Yo, Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

After two seasons of airing in the summer, WORLD OF DANCE is moving in-season with the Tuesday, February 26 season 3 premiere.

But that isn’t the only change: getting through the first round is now more difficult (acts need to score an 85, as opposed to the previously required 80), a new “redemption” round, and Jenna Dewan has stepped down as host. (Scott Evans will host season 3.)

Derek Hough, who has been a judge on the series since its inception, spoke with reporters about how the changes are playing out on-screen… Read more