Derek Hough Says His ‘Tough’ ‘DWTS’ Criticism Is Out of’ ‘Respect’ for Contestants

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Derek Hough is having fun as a Dancing With the Stars judge, but he’s looking to contribute more than just filling a seat in the ballroom.The former Dancing With the Stars pro, 35, exclusively told Us Weekly on Friday, October 2, while discussing his participation in Frank’s RedHot Thick Sauce #DippingDanceChallenge that fans told him he’s gotten “tough” with his critiques.“I was like, ‘Was I?’ It’s so funny,” Hough explained. “I had no intention to be tough or anything like that, but I guess what I realize, for me, is that I think I just have a lot of respect.

I have a lot of respect for these celebrities and what they’re doing and I genuinely want to give them some feedback. ‘Cause I know for me when I was a pro, I wanted actual feedback..