Derek Hough remembers 'wild ball of energy' Richard Simmons boosting his confidence with a backstage serenade during his very first season of 'Dancing with the Stars.'
The sweet memory dates back to Hough's first season of the show in 2007, when he was paired with Jennie Garth.Hough not only recalls Simmons fondly but on Monday, shared behind-the-scenes footage from the fitness icon’s 2007 appearance on“In 2007 My very 1st season on @dancingwiththestars I had the pleasure of meeting this wild ball of energy,” Hough wrote on Instagram.
Simmons was once a ubiquitous presence following his rise to fame in the ‘80s. He captured the public eye with his popular aerobic workouts that welcomed all, regardless of fitness level, and soon became a staple on late night shows, including those hosted byin his final interview, just two days before his death."And you know what? I miss them, too. But I'm able to reach them through phone calls… and through emails. And I do leave the house sometimes. But I'm in disguise.
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