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Derek Hough wants Julianne Hough's next romantic partner to be on pointe.
In fact, the Dancing With the Stars judge knows exactly what he hopes his younger sister finds in her next relationship, which is also what he hopes everyone is able to experience at some point in their lives.
"I think what you would hope anybody would find in a future partner—somebody that enhances who you are already," Derek exclusively told E! News, adding that it makes a huge difference when your partner "brings out the best version of yourself and supports and loves all the different aspects of you."
And for Derek—who has been married to Hayley Erbet since 2023—a big reason to have a relationship is to find the person "that's going to amplify life."
"I'm talking about myself here," the 39-year-old noted of his and Hayley's life together, "but when you're in love with somebody, everything is better, right? Everything feels more vibrant and everything feels more, ‘Wow!'"
But when it comes to Julianne's rumored relationship with Bachelor Nation alum Tanner Courtad? Even Derek admits he's in the dark about their romance.
"Do I need to make a phone call and be like, ‘Hey, what's going on?'" he joked, adding, "I'll get all the tea and I'll come back and I'll let you know."
But more than anything, the reality star hopes Julianne, 36, can find someone to give her that unconditional love, which he not only found with Hayley, but also with their beloved dog, Luna.
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"That's why animals are so amazing," Derek gushed, "because their love is so unconditional and so grounding and such a great reminder of being in the moment and present."
And the choreographer knows first hand how important it is for Luna to feel her best—especially when she's on tour with Derek and Hayley—which is why he partnered with dog food brand Greenies.
"We've always been big fans of Greenies dog dental treats," Derek explained, "but we found out they actually came out with a brand new dog food called Greenies Smart Essentials."
The dry food line is formulated to help care for every part of your pooch from digestion to immune system, and according to Derek, Luna is a big fan.
"She loved it," he shared. "She took to it, she did a tail wagging, the whole thing."
For more celebrity dog dads, keep reading.
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Chris Evans
Man's best friend! Chris Evans found his soulmate in pup Dodger, who he adopted from a shelter in Georgia while shooting the movie Gifted. "I was filming a movie in Savannah and the scene took place at a shelter," the actor recalled in a 2021 Instagram post. "I had no intention of rescuing a dog that day, but the minute I saw him I knew he was coming home w me."
Justin Bieber
Meet the Biebers. Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are the proud owners of two dogs: Oscar and Piggy Lou. The couple introduced Oscar's sibling in 2022. "This is Oscar's new baby sister," Hailey wrote on Instagram Story in October. "Piggy Lou Bieber."
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Derek Hough
Derek Hough welcomed Luna into his life in 2020, sharing a video of her on Instagram and writing, "Meet LUNA. This was the first day with her new family, and she fit in perfectly. I’m already wrapped around her little paw."
Hugh Jackman
Beach time. Hugh Jackman enjoyed a scenic walk by the water with his beloved dog Allegra in May 2023, captioning an Instagram photo with the pup, "Yesssssss."
Tom Holland
A marvelous pair. Tom Holland adopted his Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup Tessa back in 2014. The following year, the Spider-Man star shared an adorable pic in bed with his BFF. "Good morning little Tess," he captioned the Oct. 2015 Instagram post. "This is the perfect way to wake up. I love my dog."
John Legend
A legendary household. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have welcomed a number of cute dogs into their family over the years, including this adorable pup Pearl. The singer introduced his fans to the basset hound in July 2021, writing on Instagram, "Meet our newest family member Pearl!"
Liam Hemsworth
This is aDORAble. Liam Hemsworth has shared numerous Instagram posts with his "best friend" Dora over the years. As he put it in 2019, "Good god I love this dog."
Justin Theroux
A puppy milestone! Justin Theroux celebrated a sweet anniversary with his dog Kuma on Instagram in 2023: "5 years with this derpy!"
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