DWTS fans have expressed shock over Julianne Hough's latest photos, claiming she looks like a member of the Kardashian family.
Amid the news that she's headed back to the ABC dancing competition series as a host, replacing Tyra Banks, the professional dancer shared a series of photos and videos of herself.
In the first of several snaps, Julianne, 34, appeared to be looking over her shoulder.
She was rocking her long brown-blonde hair in a loose wavy style with her fringe hanging to her eyes.
The star had on a face full of makeup and was wearing a simple white blouse.
In a second snap, she was sporting the same style but this time appeared to be at the dentist.
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There was a person wearing gloves using tools to dig around in her mouth.
Finally, Julianne shared a video of herself dancing in the car, seemingly while driving.
Fans flocked to the comments to weigh in on her appearance.
Several commenters noted that she did not look like herself, but rather resembled a member of the Kardashian family.
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FANS REACT
One commenter wrote: "This is not you. Please remain your true self. When I look at pictures like this without looking at the name, you now all look the same. Thought [it] was a Kardashian. Prefer the old pretty face and hair. My opinion."
"I don’t recognize you anymore," another fan chimed in.
Julianne was also compared to another celebrity, with one fan writing: "Channeling Elizabeth Hurley! Love the look!"
NEW GIG
Julianne's return to DWTS was announced just a few days after Tyra blindsided the show's executives with her exit.
In an Instagram post, the returning star wrote: "It is such an honor to be rejoining ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as co-host. The show holds such a special place in my heart from the many years and different roles I have had the privilege of being a part of.
"The incredible team that brings the ballroom to life every night has been my family for the past 17 years.
"I am so excited to reunite with Alfonso, Carrie Ann, Bruno, Derek Hough, the unbelievably talented pros, and the amazing cast on the dance floor."
"The energy is magnetic every time you step foot in to the ballroom and I can’t wait to feel it again — and of course to share it all with the absolute best and most loyal fans — for another exciting season," she added to her statement, which was originally given to Variety.
The official DWTS Instagram page posted about the exciting news and shared a photo of Julianne.
The snap was captioned: "We are so excited to welcome @juleshough as co-host of #DWTS Season 32 along with @therealalfonsoribeiro!"
Derek, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba are also returning as judges.
Len Goodman announced his departure last season.
TYRA'S OUT
Tyra revealed to TMZ that she would be leaving DWTS after three seasons on March 17.
The 49-year-old replaced Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews in 2020 after the network fired the veteran hosts.
She told the outlet: "I think it’s time. I think my heart and soul are in my business. It's also into producing TV.
"I really, really want to focus on my business and you can’t do that while hosting a show.
“So you’ll see me creating things, not just hosting," she continued.
The presenter explained that she is shifting her focus to her ice cream business SMiZE & Dream, which she launched in 2021.
“I’m really focused on business, like crazy focused,” she told the outlet Thursday.
“SMiZE & Dream is global so I feel it’s time for me to really focus on my business and my entrepreneurship.”
She added: “I think it’s time to graduate from the dance floor to the stock market floor. Mic drop.”
An insider told the publication that Tyra is "constantly evolving."
She is "looking for new ways to amplify her platform, expand her brand and she always knows the right time to do it — it’s part of her decades-long success," they said.
"Remember, she walked away from the runway to pursue hosting and executive producing. And today, her ice cream business is doing extremely well and she’s excited to focus on being an even stronger entrepreneur and launching new entertainment ventures.”
The insider ended: “Tyra is an innovator and a visionary so creating things from scratch is her superpower. She craves spaces and places that have room for expansion and big, new ideas.”
Speaking with Us Weekly on Wednesday, Tyra opened up about Julianne replacing her.
The model said that she is "on board" with Julianne taking on her old job.
"The businesswoman in me sees how Julianne is great on multiple levels. She’s a professional dancer," the model told the outlet.
"She is the sister of Derek [Hough], a DWTS multi-champion, who is now a stellar judge."
She later returned as a judge from 2014 to 2017, a role that her brother has now taken up.
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"It’s going to be a family affair in that ballroom which people will love to watch," Tyra continued.
"And she has so much personality and strong opinions backed by expertise. She’s a perfect choice! She’s gonna crush it!”
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