He's back! Maksim Chmerkovskiy to make a return to Dancing With The Stars
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He was loved and loathed during his time as a dance pro on Dancing With The Stars, but in his absence there have been a lot of fans pining for Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
But their wait for the 33-year-old is over, with ABC confirming the Ukrainian heartthrob is back - just do not expect him to put his dancing shoes back on.
After hanging up his Cuban heels two seasons ago, People reports the ballroom champion will not be returning as a dancing pro.
Fox trotting home: Maksim Chmerkovskiy, seen here preforming on Broadway, is set to return to Dancing With The Stars on Monday
Instead, the 33-year-old will be joining Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel to score his former colleagues for their semi final dance routines.
While big news for fans of DWTS, Maks was taking it in his stride, heading out on the town the night before the announcement.
The star spent was seen emerging from new club the Warwick in Hollywood on Wednesday night.
The star was confirmed to be off the market last month, dating model Kate Upton, but he left the club with a curvacious brunette in tow.
Relaxed return: While big news for fans of DWTS, Maks was taking it in his stride, heading out on the town the night before the announcement
That's not Kate: While reportedly dating model Kate Upton, the dance pro emerged from new club the Warwick with a brunette
The last stars standing will duke it out in front of the 33-year-old - who left the show after 13 seasons - on Monday.
Still hanging on is Corbin Bleu, Bill Engvall, Jack Osbourne, Leah Remini and Amber Riley.
Sadly - or perhaps even luckily depending on their level of sibling rivalry - the newest judge's brother Val and his partner, Elizabeth Berkley, were eliminated this week.
Making the grade: The 33-year-old will not be dancing, instead he is joining Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel to score his former colleagues for their semi final dance routines
Just missed each other: Sadly - or perhaps even luckily depending on their level of sibling rivalry - the newest judge's brother Val and his partner, Elizabeth Berkley, were eliminated this week
Since announcing his departure following season 13, Maksim has been keeping himself busy both professionally, and romantically.
In his absence, the dancer has taken on Broadway starring in Forever Tango and has landed himself one of the world's most desired women - Kate Upton.
Last month the dancer confirmed he was dating the 21-year-old bikini model.
He told Extra: 'Things are going great. I think I got lucky, She's an amazing girl. All I know is that so far so good. Everybody's happy and we are enjoying each other’s company.'
Maksim previously dated co-star Australian stunner Peta Murgatroyd, with the pair splitting earlier this year.
'I got lucky': Last month the dancer confirmed he was dating the 21-year-old bikini model Kate Upton, seen here in shoot for Skullcandy
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