
'Dancing with the Stars' judge and choreographer Derek Hough incurred an unexpected holiday expense, while Oregon authorities issued a recall of pet food linked to a cat's death.
- Dec 27, 2024
AceShowbiz - Derek Hough, the "Dancing with the Stars" judge and famous choreographer, incurred an unexpected holiday expense. Derek Hough, known for his generosity, spent a staggering $8,000 on Christmas for his cat, Otis, after the feline ingested non-edible items that required veterinary surgery to remove.
Derek Hough had a holiday surprise that was both bizarre and costly. Taking a brief break from his "Dance for the Holidays: The New Tour", the TV personality and husband of fellow dancer Hayley Erbert, shared on Instagram about spending $8,000 on his cat, Otis. "Look what I got for Christmas," Hough captioned a photo of a plastic bag filled with items removed from Otis's stomach, a consequence of the cat consuming non-feline-friendly materials. Luckily, Otis is now okay.
Hough's impactful holiday season continued in Los Angeles, where he and his wife Hayley Erbert performed at the YouTube Theater. The show featured a memorable appearance by Mark Ballas, with whom Hough recreated their iconic Argentine tango. This performance marked a subtle yet significant push towards introducing same-gender dance partnerships on "Dancing with the Stars", a concept Hough is passionate about advancing.