Danica McKellar Describes 'Dancing with the Stars' as a Challenging Reality Show

The actress reflects on her season 18 experience, addressing rumors of the show being rigged and the intense pressure she faced.

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.