Marilu Henner Reveals Frustration: Derek Hough’s Relentless Dance Changes on ‘DWTS’
Marilu Henner recently opened up about her time on “Dancing with the Stars” and her experience with dance partner Derek Hough during a conversation on Cheryl Burke’s “Sex, Lies and Spray Tans” podcast. The 72-year-old actress, who participated in the 23rd season of the popular ABC dance competition in 2016, offered candid reflections about her partnership with Hough. Henner expressed that adapting to Hough’s teaching approach was challenging, citing frequent changes to dance routines as a significant hurdle.
Henner, who is known for her Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, shared, “Derek constantly changed things, so I’d do a step, and he’d say, ‘What’s that?’ I’d respond, ‘That’s the step from Tuesday, the first day we worked on it.’ All of it was already in my head.” She further elaborated on how her exceptional memory sometimes felt more like a burden than a gift in this context. “It’s like the only time I thought maybe my memory is a little bit of a curse is when things get changed constantly. I already ingrained them one way, and it takes effort to revise it.”
She delved into how Hough’s coaching style was a mismatch for her personal learning preferences. Henner, who thrives on repetition and muscle memory to master routines, found his dynamic approach difficult to align with. “It had much more to do with the way he teaches. For someone like me, who’s used to a different method and really wants to get it in my body with the repetition, that was hard,” she confessed. Despite these challenges, Henner maintained a positive attitude, acknowledging that every day presented a new challenge: “Every day, every time was different. Every single dance was different.”
This candid insight showcases how even seasoned performers can face unexpected challenges when adapting to new styles—offering fans a deeper look into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of “Dancing with the Stars.”
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