Amber Riley: 'DWTS' Has Taught Me About Myself

Amber Riley smiles for the camera as she leaves the Dancing with the Stars studio on Wednesday (October 2) in Los Angeles.

The 27-year-old actress recently opened up about her experience on the show.

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“This has taught me that I can do a lot more than I thought I could,” Amber told People. “Derek [Hough] keeps me from getting negative. When I get to that place, he’s good at redirecting me. Even in my everyday life, I can learn from that.”

Amber added, “I’m just having so much fun. I’m having so much fun that I don’t even think about [scores], especially when I’m on the dance floor.”