Derek Hough.Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty
Derek Houghhas his sister’s back.
Julianne Houghfaced backlash recently after it was announced that she would be judging a new CBS series calledThe Activist, which would follow six activists from around the world. The show wasquickly dubbed “tone deaf,“and many brought up herHalloween blackface costumeback in 2013.
On Sept. 14, Julianne responded to the backlash in a lengthy Instagram post, claiming, “I am not qualified to act as a judge.” The show is now beingreworked into a documentary.
He added, “She’s just growing so much and it just, I just, I’m in awe of her all the time. She’s awesome.”
Derek, of course, is busy himself. On Saturday night, he was introducingColdplayat the music festival. Come Monday, he’ll start shuttling back and forth between Los Angeles and Sin City, as not only is he a judge onDancing with the Stars, but he’s also set to begin aVegas show at The Venetianin which he, what else, dances.
“I’m so excited to do this show. We have a live band, all the different types of music from Motown, rock and roll, big band music. We have Latin dancing, ballroom dancing, tap, dance, and contemporary,” he shared. “I mean, it’s just all different genres, and it’s almost insane.”
One of Derek’s dancers is his girlfriend, Hayley Erbert, and the couple just won an Emmy for a routine they did together.
While the dance pro doesn’t getintimidated dancing with his lady, he does sometimes get frenzied.
“I have to check myself sometimes with her around. When you’re rehearsing and you’re talking, sometimes you can get a little crazy, but it’s all with love. It’s all with love,” Derek admitted. “We have a great time together.”
source: people.com
