'Dancing's' Derek Hough Taken To Hospital; Will Appear On Results Show

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "Dancing With the Stars" professional dancer Derek Hough was hospitalized in Los Angeles, earlier today.

Hough, who joined the cast of the show last season, pulled a muscle in his neck, a spokesperson for ABC confirmed to Access Hollywood.

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The blond twenty-something, brother of two-time "Dancing" champ Julianne Hough, was taken to the hospital "just as a precaution" the ABC rep said.

Hough has been dancing this season with partner, actress Shannon Elizabeth, and he will appear at her side for the results show tonight, the rep confirmed.

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The couple danced the jive on Monday night, netting their highest score of the season - a 24 out of 30.