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'Celebrity IOU' Season 6: Who is Mark Harari? Derek and Julianne Hough surprise fitness trainer with home makeover

Mark Harari has been friends with Derek and Julianne Hough for over 15 years

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: HGTV's home renovation show 'Celebrity IOU' brings A-list celebrities to the screen. These celebs pay back the love they have received from their loved ones by renovating homes with the help of the Scott brothers. This time, Derek and Jonathan Scott will be seen helping Hough's siblings, Derek, and Julianne Hough.

Derk Hough is a 'Dancing With the Stars' professional dancer, winning the show for record-breaking six times. Derek started his journey with ABC in 2007. On the other hand, his sister Julianne is a dancer, singer, and actress. She will host the new season of 'DWTS' alongside last season's winner Alfonso Ribeiro. The Hough siblings will feature on 'Celebrity IOU' to surprise one of their close friends.

Who is Derek and Julianne Hough's friend Mark Harari?

Mark is Derek and Julianne Hough's close friend for over 15 years now. Mark is a personal trainer of Derek and Julianne. He calls himself a celebrity trainer on social media. He is the owner of Pulse Fitness Studio in Los Angeles, California.

Mark was born in Dallas, Texas. He did his graduation from the University of Texas, Austin, and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career in fitness, entertainment, and business development. His website claims that he opened the fitness studio in 2007. "His unique concepts for fitness training, along with his passion for helping others reach their goals, has been the driving force behind his proven success as a leader in the health and wellness industry," claims Mark's site. Mark helps A-list celebrities get in shape. 

Derek and Julianne Hough to surprise Mark Harari 

During the pandemic, Mark's gym was forced to shut down. This led to a huge loss in Mark's business. Helping Mark get his fitness business back on track, the Hough siblings will be seen surprising their close friend with a renovation. Derek and Julianne will be seen renovating Mark's kitchen, reports People. While doing so Derek and Julianne will be seen competing against each other on the screen in a fun way. 

When asked who won the most time by Scott brothers Derek instantly jumped in to flaunt his six Mirrorball trophies. However, Julianne claimed, "I won twice, but I only did five seasons." Listening to this, Drew picked Derek for his team and Jonathan went on with Julianne. However, Jonathan asked in confusion, "What are we teaming up for?" Drew explained, "Practice a dance. We’re going to compete to see who’s better." Indeed, the next episode will have a bit of dance in it along with the renovation skills.

'Celebrity IOU' Season 6 Episode 4, starring Derek and Julianne Hough, will release on June 19 at 8 pm ET/PT on HGTV.