Brooke Burke Clarifies Comments on 'Affair' with 'Dancing with the Stars' Partner Derek Hough
TV host Brooke Burke clarifies previous statements on having a 'crush' on her Dancing with the Stars partner Derek Hough, emphasizing the chemistry between them as part of the show and stating that her relationship with fiancé Scott Rigsby remains strong and understanding.
- Brooke Burke, winner of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) 2008 season, clarifies comments about having a 'crush' on her dance partner, Derek Hough, explaining that they shared a unique chemistry due to the intimacy that comes with competing together.
- Burke was married at the time of the show and emphasizes that while dancing and rehearsing for DWTS can lead to intense emotional connection, nothing inappropriate occurred between her and Hough, whom she sees as a 'little brother'.
- She discussed her comments about a potential 'love affair' with Hough on Tamron Hall's show, asserting that her words were taken out of context and escalated into repeated headlines.
- Her fiancé, Scott Rigsby, was not only understanding of the situation but also had no issues with her honesty about the emotional aspects of the show.
- Despite the media uproar, Burke says she does not regret her comments as she did not cross any boundaries with Hough, and emphasized that the chemistry between the pros and celebrities on DWTS contributes significantly to the show's appeal.
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