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Derek Hough Faces Hilarious Dilemma: Shave or Not to Shave?
29 Oct
Summary
- Derek Hough nominated for 'Sexiest 40 Year Old' in PEOPLE's poll
- Vowed to shave head if he won, but now hesitant to follow through
- Julianne Hough hilariously rocked a bald look behind-the-scenes of 'DWTS'
On October 28, 2025, just a day before the article's publication, Derek Hough, the 54-year-old 'Dancing with the Stars' judge, found himself in a hilarious predicament. Hough had been nominated for the 'Sexiest 40 Year Old' title in PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive 2025 Reader's Choice Poll, and in a lighthearted moment, he vowed to shave his head if he won.
However, as the reveal of the winner approached, Hough seemed to have second thoughts about his bold promise. In a video he had previously posted, Hough opened a package announcing his nomination and reiterated his pledge to shave his head if he emerged victorious. But when his friend and fellow 'DWTS' judge, Alfonso Ribeiro, 54, appeared behind him with a pair of clippers, Hough mouthed, "No way," clearly hesitant to follow through.
Interestingly, Hough's sister, Julianne, 37, appeared to have taken matters into her own hands. She was spotted rocking a bald look behind-the-scenes of the 'DWTS' Halloween episode, seemingly honoring her brother's vow. Hough's wife, Hayley Erbert, 31, even showed him "inspo pics" for a buzzcut look, but the dancer remained adamant, saying, "I'm not David Beckham, yo."
As the article went to press, the outcome of the 'Sexiest 40 Year Old' poll remained uncertain, leaving fans eagerly awaiting to see if Derek Hough would ultimately embrace the bald look or find a way to wriggle out of his promise.
