'DWTS' pro Derek Hough speaks out about being beaten, hog-tied and held at gunpoint by childhood bullies
Derek Hough, a professional dancer from 'Dancing with the Stars,' shared his experiences of severe bullying during his childhood. He recounted incidents of being beaten, hog-tied, and threatened with a gun by bullies in his neighborhood. Hough's struggles with fitting in and the impact of bullying on his life were discussed in a recent podcast appearance.
- ▪Derek Hough revealed that he faced intense bullying as a child, which included physical violence and threats.
- ▪He was expelled from school after retaliating against a student who had punched him.
- ▪Hough described terrifying experiences where he was tormented by neighborhood bullies, including being hung upside down and threatened with a gun.
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Dancing With the Stars 'DWTS' pro Derek Hough speaks out about being beaten, hog-tied and held at gunpoint by childhood bullies The 'Dancing with the Stars' pro says he was expelled from school after retaliating against a student who punched him By Lauryn Overhultz Fox News Published May 27, 2026 4:50pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video ‘DWTS’ judge Derek Hough, wife Hayley Erbert details her near-fatal brain surgery ‘Dancing with the Stars’ alum Derek Hough and his wife Hayley Erbert tell Fox News Digital that it was a ‘miracle’ she recovered from her emergency brain surgery.
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