Amid rumors that Julianne Hough would be returning to Dancing With the Stars as a judge for Season 19, ABC has confirmed the news.

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Hough will be the fourth judge on Dancing With the Stars for the upcoming fall edition, according to a new ABC press release. Hough joins regular judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli in returning to the series.

"I'm so excited to be back with my Dancing with the Stars family again on a regular basis," Hough said in the press release. "I've always aspired to be an all-around entertainer, whether I'm acting, dancing or singing, and I'm thrilled for this opportunity that will allow me to continue all of those pursuits."

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Hough also said that she was "warming up the paddles and the sass" in preparation for her judging role. She previously guest judged on episodes of Season 17 and Season 18, where she made quite an impression with her brutally honest feedback.

"We are delighted to welcome Julianne back to the 'DWTS' family," executive producer Rob Wade said in the release. "Her blend of ballroom dancing experience and unique judging ability make her the ideal choice for the show, and we are very excited to have her, Carrie Ann, Bruno and Len on board."

Hough was a pro dancer on Dancing With the Stars from Season 4-8, winning her first two seasons with Apolo Anton Ohno and Hélio Castroneves, respectively. Her brother Derek Hough is the most successful pro in DWTS history, having won five different seasons with his various celebrity partners.

Watch Julianne join the judging panel when Dancing With the Stars premieres Monday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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