DWTS’ Julianne Hough Reacts to Derek Hough’s Comment on “Weird” Sister-to-Lover Moment

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An awkward moment on Dancing With the Stars basically left Julianne Hough thinking, “Oh, brother.”

The DWTS co-host reacted to a cringey moment from the Nov. 10 episode when her brother—and judge on the competition series—Derek Hough made a quip about sibling dynamics.

ICYMI, after Paralympian Ezra Frech and his pro partner Daniella Karagach, who have detailed their sibling-like relationship this season, performed a sensual Argentine tango, they received some shocking praise from judge Carrie Ann Inaba.

“You were able to stay so centered on yourself while also delivering the story that I want so much with this dance,” she said. “The intimacy, turning your sister into your lover for one night is all good.”

As Ezra and Daniella were left in surprise, co-host Alfonso Ribeiro said, “Sister lover, that’s awkward.” And as the mic was turned over to Derek, he quipped with laughter, “Tell me about it. That was weird.”

The moment prompted a flurry of comments online, as fans pointed out how Julianne and Derek have been paired up for some sensual dances over the years. As one fan wrote on Threads, “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.” 

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Just when it felt like Bachelor Nation was on the fourth down with too far to go, they clinched a Hail Mary.

Sam Hartman, the 27-year-old quarterback for the Washington Commanders, has been tapped to be the franchise’s next leading man on The Bachelor—a decision that fans are already praising as the perfect touchdown.

The announcement was made on Nov. 13, with Hartman admitting he was already trying to devise the perfect strategies for his Bachelor playbook. After all, wooing women is a whole different ball game. 

"I’m excited but also very nervous," Hartman admitted on Good Morning America. "I have a tough time holding conversation with one girl. 30 is going to be pretty tough."

But he’s got a whole team of guys at his side hoping to help him on his journey to love—though he’s taking their guidance with a grain of turf. 

“My teammates were giving me some advice on the plane ride back,” the NFL player said. “So probably not going to listen to anybody on that. But no, I'm excited.”

Thankfully, he’s got a support system much closer to home that he knows has his back: his parents and brother.

“They're excited,” he said of his family. “My mom and I have a really cool relationship, and my pops is obviously just supportive. And their big thing is just be myself and enjoy the experience, and you know, trust the instincts and trust your gut.”

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