NEWSRed Carpet Confidential: ‘DWTS’ Winner Drew Lachey Reveals His Top Pick & Advice For Snagging The Mirror Ball Trophy
March 18 2013, Published 9:00 a.m. ET
Singers unite!
Drew Lachey reveals he will be rooting for American Idol finalist turned country crooner Kellie Pickler when Dancing With The Stars begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
“I think she’s going to be a lot of fun to watch,” the season two winner and DWTS All-Stars contestant, 36, tells me when he hosts The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. “She’s got a lot of spunk, great personality, great sense of humor. She’s got a good partner Derek Hough, so I think she’s going to be the one to watch.”
Hm, what advice would he give Kellie and fellow contestants like Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump, country singer Wynonna Judd and Olympian Aly Raisman?
“Stretch,” he says. “That’s the biggest advice. Every dance, I think I pulled a different muscle. It’s harder than people give it credit for. You don’t want to be walking out there with a gimpy groin or a bad hammy.”
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He continues, “Don’t take it too seriously. Have fun, and go out there and be yourself. Give it your best and have fun. It’s a fun show. Enjoy it!”
For the 98 Degrees singer, the Mirror Ball trophy he scored with partner Cheryl Burke continues to be a draw.
“I keep it as far away from my kids as possible, because chunks of mirror fall off,” he explains. “It’s a choking hazard for my kids. laughs No, it’s in my office, up on the shelf. I’ve found that every time someone comes over to the house, they want to see it, so I’ve got to keep it out. It’s a conversation piece.”
Drew had a blast at The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, which is my favorite place in the world. Turns out, Thong Song singer Sisqo showed up! Up next for the hosting gig is Paris Hilton, who headlines May 4. Fun times!
Who are you rooting for on Dancing With The Stars this season? Tweet us @okmagazine.
