Derek Hough Gives ‘Seal Of Approval’ To Sister & Seacrest

First Published: October 12, 2010 5:11 PM EDT Credit: Access Hollywood

Caption Derek Hough stops by Access Hollywood Live on October 21, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ryan Seacrest doesn’t need to worry about dealing with girlfriend Julianne Hough’s older brother — Derek Hough is on board with the couple’s relationship.

“Dancing with the Stars” pro Derek Hough stopped by Access Hollywood Live on Tuesday and shared his feelings about his younger sister dating the busiest guy in show business.

“You know what? She seems very happy,” Derek told Kit Hoover and Billy Bush when asked about Julianne and Ryan. “As far as I’m concerned, [he gets] the brother’s seal of approval.”

Adding with a laugh, “As of now! They seem very happy.”

For more with Derek on Access Hollywood Live, CLICK HERE and to find out how Derek did last night on “Dancing with the Stars,” CLICK HERE!

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