Derek Hough On The Dark Side Of Success, Elite Discipline, Loneliness At The Top, & His Wife's Health Battle

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[upbeat music] Welcome to The Bosticks, starring Lauren Bostick and Michael Bostick. Together, they are The Bosticks.

Michael Bosstick· Host0:10

Hello, everybody. Welcome back to another episode of The Bosticks. Today, we have Derek Hough in the studio. He is an American dancer, choreographer, actor, and television personality best known for his work on Dancing With the Stars, where he won a record six Mirrorball trophies as a professional dancer before becoming a judge. He's an Emmy Award-winning choreographer recognized for his innovative and high-energy routines. Beyond the ballroom, Hough has appeared in films and stage productions, including Hairspray Live and Singing in the Rain, and has toured globally with his own dance shows. He's also a musician and fitness enthusiast known for blending performance, storytelling, and athleticism across his work. Today, some of the topics include how to master your own discipline, navigating loneliness at the top of success, and finding happiness beyond your current profession, in his case, the dance floor. This is an uplifting episode. It's inspiring. We talk all about longevity, redefining success, career transition lessons, and when to pivot so that you can find happiness in your own personal life. We had an incredible time with Derek, and this episode has a lot of insight. With that, Derek Hough, welcome to The Bosticks.

Lauryn Bosstick· Host1:12

We were just talking off-air about how when you were 12- Yeah ... you, I, I'm not gonna say you got sent away. I'll let you say it. You went to England.

Derek Hough· Guest1:20

Yes.

Lauryn Bosstick· Host1:20

Was that a choice you made?

Derek Hough· Guest1:21

It was very much my choice, yeah. In fact, I actually was, like, begged my parents to, the, to go, um, because I went to England for this