Overview

• Hough launched his hosting run on September 8 as Extra opened its 32nd season.
• He replaces Billy Bush as the face of the long-running entertainment-news program.
• His first sit-down was with Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, a meeting he said left him "absolutely starstruck," after sharing pre-interview jitters on Instagram.
• The premiere included a surprise reunion with his first dance teacher, Rick Robinson, who appeared via video before walking on set.
• He aims to add dance-focused spotlights on choreographers and dancers to the show and acknowledges nerves about handling reluctant interviewees.