Derek Hough on Neck Injury: 'They’ve Cleared Me' to Dance
November 12, 2012
Dancing With The Stars
“Dancing with the Stars” pro Derek Hough was unable to dance last week because of a serious neck injury, but told ex-partner and “Extra” host Maria Menounos he is returning to the ballroom this week, saying the doctors “have cleared me.”
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Derek said the doctors couldn’t believe he had such a serious injury from just dancing. “They asked me, ‘Have you been in any car accidents? Ski accident? Something traumatic?’”
Although he will be able to finish the season, Hough will require surgery. “I think I’m going to do this surgery as soon as the season is finished. Done.”
Watch Derek perform on “Dancing with the Stars” Monday on ABC!
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I’m glad to see that Derek Hough is back on DWTS because I kind of got used to seeing him each week. It’s terrible that he’s got such bad injuries and it makes me wonder how hard he is working to win that mirror ball. You just never know with DWTS and this is why I’ve got my Hopper from DISH recording the show each week. It’s got four times more space to record than other DVRs which means that I don’t have to rush to watch everything I’ve recorded. His replacement last week did fabulous with his partner Shawn Johnson. My DISH co-worker is a big fan of Derek though and she is keeping her fingers crossed that his injuries will heal quickly and that he’ll be back next season. He’s become a staple on the show so let’s hope he’ll be back.