“Dancing With The Stars” judge Derek Hough just proved that becoming a dad doesn’t mean saying goodbye to a fit physique.
Since welcoming daughter Everley Capri last December, the 41-year-old has been balancing fatherhood with a packed schedule, all while staying committed to remaining in peak form.
On June 10, he dropped a scorching shirtless mirror selfie alongside a candid caption admitting the dad bod was trying to make an appearance, but he fought back hard.
“Between juggling dad duties and projects,” Hough revealed he still found time for workouts, and the results are impressive. With his upcoming “Symphony of Dance: Encore” tour on the horizon, the star is making sure he’s ready to bring plenty of energy to the stage.
Hough Stuns In New Shirtless Snap
In the sultry snap, Derek Hough stood confidently in a dimly lit space, capturing his reflection with an orange iPhone. The dancer was shirtless, his sculpted upper body on full display under flattering lighting that made every ridge and contour pop.
His skin had a seductive, glistening sheen, accentuating his broad shoulders, defined pecs, and rock-hard six-pack abs, which tapered into sharp obliques and a strong V-line that disappeared into his low-slung black pants.
A backward cream-and-white hat added an effortlessly cool edge to the look, while his focused expression and slight head tilt gave the shot an extra dose of raw magnetism.
‘Dad Bod’ Where?
In under 24 hours, thousands of fans hit the like button while dozens flooded the replies with compliments.
A fan commented, “Well, you certainly do not have a dad bod now.” Another joked, “That’s definitely not a dad bod, it’s a ‘hellooo daddy’ bod.” A third admirer added, “That’s the best dad bod I have ever seen.”
Some expressed enthusiasm about his coming tour, with one writing, “Can’t wait to finally be able to see you on tour in less than a month.” Someone else left a glowing review: “I have been to your show twice, and it’s phenomenal.”
The ‘DWTS’ Star Flaunts New Hat And Some Spice
On May 28, Derek Hough also caught attention with another shirtless snap. Although not as ripped as the recent snap, the post still passed as a thirst trap.
In the scorching image, he posed against a brick wall, wearing a cream-and-black hat boldly embroidered with “GIRL Dad,” a cheeky nod to his new role as a father.
Hough captioned the post, “New hat,” as if followers would be focusing on the headgear. One user even joked, “The hat is EXACTLY what everybody is looking at,” while a second admirer teased, “I love the abs… I mean hat.”
See More Thirst Traps
Weeks earlier, Derek Hough gave fans a glimpse of his dedication to fitness with this post captioned “Saturday sweat.”
The photo appeared to have been taken right after a grueling workout. Shirtless and wearing only black gym shorts, Hough posed while holding what looked like a workout mat in one hand and his phone in the other.
The post attracted plenty of users, prompting one to joke, “I came here thirsty, and I’m leaving here patched.” Another person labeled the post, “Thirst trap of the year.”
Derek Hough Is One Proud Dad
Derek Hough has fully embraced the girl dad title and wears it with pride. From sporting his favorite “GIRL Dad” cap in shirtless snaps to posting tender moments with his daughter, the “DWTS” star proudly shows off his new role on social media.
Hough’s visible joy and affection haven’t gone unnoticed. One fan summed up the sentiment perfectly, writing, “The love he has for his girls is so beautiful.”