Derek Hough is a lucky man. Holed up in a hotel for hours, comforting a distraught Cheryl Cole and now partnered with one of the hottest women in showbiz for the latest series of Dancing With The Stars.

The 24-year-old has been partnered with Pussycat Doll, Nicole Scherzinger, who is the girlfriend of Formula 1 driver, Lewis Hamilton.

We are really looking forward to this series as some great stars are taking part, including Pamela Anderson and former astronaut, Buzz Aldrin! The full line up can be seen here.

Who is your favourite to win this series?