Derek Hough might be a two-time Emmy-winning pro dancer, but he didn't always feel like a professional. Hough joined as a guest instructor in season 4 before officially joining the cast in season 5.
In a new interview for the podcast, the 36-year-old performer admits to struggling when first starting out on the show. «In my earlier seasons I was nervous, you know, and I was uncertain.
I was kind of faking it, to be honest with you,» Hough said. «I wasn't really a teacher or choreographer. People used to say, 'Oh, you're a good choreographer,' but I never really looked at myself in that way.
That made me fearful and afraid.» Kramer, who competed as a contestant on season 23 of the show, asked Hough if there were any contestants he wished had.
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