Overview

• Danica McKellar, who competed on season 18 of 'Dancing with the Stars,' described the show as more of a reality show than a dance competition.
• During a podcast with Cheryl Burke, McKellar shared that the intense training and pressure of the show left her feeling 'broken.'
• McKellar revealed that she suffered a fractured rib during rehearsals but continued to perform despite the pain.
• She originally requested to be paired with Derek Hough but was instead partnered with Val Chmerkovskiy, whom she described as 'mister cool.'
• Reflecting on the camaraderie, McKellar appreciated Val's support for his brother Maks Chmerkovskiy, who went on to win the season with Meryl Davis.