The duo danced a Modern Charleston for “Eras Night” and received a score of 38 points out of 40 from the judges! Derek was able to insert himself into the dance, despite being unable to dance due to his foot injury.
During the judging, Julianne commented that the pair “killed it” and we agree! The couple also have received immunity for having the highest score of the evening!
Every week, the 25-year-old Olympic gymnast is taking JJJ along for her adventures on the show! This week, she gives us a behind-the-scenes peek at her Eras Night outfit!
Derek Hough suffered an injury after last week’s Dancing with the Stars, and there’s been a huge question mark as to whether or not he will participate this week.
The 29-year-old dance pro posted an Instagram moments ago showing him, Nastia Liukin, and his potential replacement Sasha Farber in the dance studio. “Can’t hold us down #teamhoughkin” he captioned the pic. It appeared as if Sasha was dancing in the photo, so it is still up in the air.
“He’s at the studio, he’s definitely involved in all of the rehearsals,” Kym said. “He’ still choreographing it, sitting down, explaining what he wants…he’s still part of the team, he might be back. I’m not sure!”
“He’s working really hard,” Robert added.
See Derek’s recent Instagram photos after his injury below… More Here! »
Nastia Liukin arrives at the dance studio for her daily practice in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon (April 23).
The 25-year-old athlete met up with her temp pro partner Sasha Farber and Derek Hough to keep working on her next dance for Dancing With The Stars.
“Withdrawing was never an option. Dancing with the Stars is not about me or any pro. It’s about the celebrities. It’s their journey. I’m part of the journey, but it’s not my journey. I want Nastia to have the best possible chance of winning,” Derek wrote in his recent blog.
He continued, “You know, she makes it look easy, but we put the work in. You see some of it, but I think a lot of people overlook the amount of work we put in and how much goes into putting together a routine and teaching and learning it. She’s a very hard worker and very determined, and I definitely feel like she can go all the way. There are other factors in play, but I feel like she can win.”
Derek, Sasha and Nastia are also pictured at the studio on Saturday (April 24). 25+ pics inside…
Derek Hough steps out of his car without the use of his crutches while arriving at the dance studio in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon (April 23).
The good news is I’m healing quickly. I don’t need surgery or anything. I’m already off the crutches, which is really good. I’ve been doing physiotherapy and rehab, and it’s very promising. I’m just trying to be careful because I have a busy year still left. I just want to make sure I’m 100 percent in shape,” the 29-year-old pro dancer wrote about in his latest blog.
Derek added about Sasha Farber stepping in for him with partner Nastia Liukin, “Nastia’s been rehearsing with Sasha this week. I’m still choreographing the routine and I’m in all the rehearsals. We’re figuring out some different little things to do. We’ll make it fun and interesting. Sasha‘s doing a great job. It’s cool because we have the modern Charleston this week and he’s got some good ideas.”
Nastia Liukin gets dropped off at the dance studio in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon (April 23).
The 25-year-old athlete met up with her pro partner Derek Hough and her temp pro partner Sasha Farber to get to work on next week’s dance.
While Derek is unable to perform at the moment for Monday’s show, Sasha is stepping in. This isn’t new territory, as Nastia has already trained with Sasha over the weekends when Derek isn’t in Los Angeles for Spring Spectacular.
10+ pics inside of Nastia Liukin, Derek Hough and Sasha Farber heading to the dance studio…
Derek Hough gets some assistance as he arrives at the dance studio in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon (April 22).
The 29-year-old pro dancer joined his partner Nastia Liukin at the studios after announcing that he may not be competing next week.
Nastia, 25, will be training with troupe dancer Sasha Farber for next week’s show, where Derek and Nastia were set to perform a Charleston.
“This is new territory for me , I’m usually able to work through injury but this one has literally floored me. But like I said before I’m determined to come back all guns blazing � soon!!! #setbackisasetupforacomeback,” Derek tweeted out to his fans.
