Derek Hough was missing from Monday's taping of Dancing With The Stars due to coming into contact with someone who had previously contracted COVID-19.The announcement about the absence of the 36-year-old reality television personality, who serves as one of the program's judges, was made by the series' host, Tyra Banks.The performer noted that 'due to a potential COVID exposure, and although he's fully vaccinated and tested negative, Derek will sit out tonight's show out of an abundance of caution.' Taking a leave: Derek Hough was absentMonday's taping of Dancing With The Stars due to coming into contact with someone who had contracted COVID-19Hough first signed on to work as a judge on the long-running dancing competition series during its.