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Julianne Hough Reacts to Derek Hough’s Sister-to-Lover Comment
Julianne Hough shares her nonchalance after Derek Hough’s awkward sibling dance joke on DWTS.
In brief
Julianne Hough shares her nonchalance after Derek Hough’s awkward sibling dance joke on DWTS. Julianne Hough responded to Derek Hough’s comment about Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach’s sibling-like dance with a shrugging emoji. Originally reported by E! Online.
Awkward DWTS Moment
Julianne Hough reacted to Derek Hough’s comment about Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach’s sibling-like dance on DWTS.
“Tell me about it. That was weird.”
Carrie Ann’s Praise
Carrie Ann Inaba praised Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach for their intimate Argentine tango performance.
“You were able to stay so centered on yourself while also delivering the story that I want so much with this dance.”
Online Reaction
Fans highlighted Julianne and Derek’s history of sensual sibling dances after Carrie Ann’s comment.
“Derek adding in ‘tell me about it’ after Carrie Ann gave Ezra and Daniella credit for doing an intimate dance when they feel like siblings had me GIGGGGGGGLING.”
Julianne’s Response
Julianne shared a shrugging emoji on Instagram Stories after Derek’s comment about the sibling dance.
“Derek adding in ‘tell me about it’ after Carrie Ann gave Ezra and Daniella credit for doing an intimate dance when they feel like siblings had me GIGGGGGGGLING.”
Past Sibling Mix-Up
Carrie Ann paired Julianne and Derek for an intimate routine in 2014, leading fans to think they were married.
“Our first thing that we ever did on Dancing with the Stars was the live tour.”
Family Background
The Hough family patriarch Bruce met his future wife Mariann at Ricks College in 1990.
“Bruce and Mariann, both from Mormon families and the children of ballroom-dancing parents, settled in Salt Lake City.”
Bruce’s Business
Bruce co-founded Nutraceutical Corporation, which reached a $300 million valuation before being sold in 2017.
“Nutraceutical Corporation reached a valuation of $300 million under his watch before it was sold in 2017.”
Mariann’s Story
Mariann grew up in Idaho Falls with three brothers and moved Julianne and Derek to London for theater arts.
“The biggest thing that kept me going is that I grew up feeling very dominated over and controlled.”
Sharee’s Life
Sharee Hough Selman married Mark Selman at 19 and runs a fitness business teaching yoga and dance.
“The eldest of Bruce and Mariann's brood danced at Ballet West in Utah.”
Marabeth’s Career
Marabeth Poole moved to Nashville to become a country star and now works as a realtor and holistic health coach.
“She left Utah for Music City to ‘be a country star’.”
Katherine’s Loss
Katherine Hough lost her partner Tony Schnur to brain cancer in 2023 and found new love with Chris.
“It’s unfair that I found my soulmate, my best friend, my partner in life, only to lose you too soon.”
Derek’s Marriage
Derek Hough married Hayley Erbert in August 2023 after navigating health challenges together.
“After navigating some ‘insane obstacles,’ as he put it on Couple Things With Shawn Johnson and Andrew East, they got married in August 2023.”
Julianne’s Divorce
Julianne Hough divorced Brooks Laich in 2022 after a relationship that began in 2017.
“Julianne married Brooks Laich in 2017 but they split up in 2020, eventually finalizing their divorce in 2022.”
Family Reflection
Julianne noted her siblings have great lives but missed the opportunity for close sibling bonds.
“They have great lives, and they love their life. But we had an opportunity that they didn't have, and it's hard.”
The main idea
Julianne Hough responded to Derek Hough’s comment about Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach’s sibling-like dance with a shrugging emoji.
