He has also been a regular on the Bravo reality show, The Real Housewives of Atlanta where he first appeared while styling wigs for former cast member, Kim Zolciak. He is now a regular fixture on the show and appears at many of the events held by the ladies throughout the season. He has also been a featured judge on the reality television series, Hair Battle Spectacular since the show began airing on the Oxygen Network. Derek J has been featured on multiple talk shows, including Ellen, Oprah, and The Wendy Williams Show, and he also appears on the Bravo show, Fashion Queens, alongside fellow Real Housewives stylist, Miss Lawrence.