Derek Hough shared an amusing experience where he mistakenly approached a celebrity’s personal assistant, thinking they were the celebrity partner he was supposed to dance with on Dancing With the Stars. He recounted this incident while answering a fan’s question in a TikTok video, reflecting on his early days on the show. Although he did not disclose the unnamed celebrity, Hough has had notable partners in previous seasons, including Jennie Garth and Lil’ Kim.
In a more recent mishap, during the season 35 premiere, he accidentally called contestant Tyler Cameron by the wrong name, referring to him as “Dylan.” Fans of the show had fun with this mix-up, and even Dylan Efron, a former contestant, chimed in with humor on social media.
This season of DWTS features a diverse cast, including celebrities like Julia Stiles, Giada De Laurentiis, and Jenna Dewan, each bringing their own flair to the competition.