Julianne Hough on Chaz Bono 'Dancing With the Stars' Controversy: "It's a New Age"
Sep. 12 2011, Published 6:27 a.m. ET
Julianne Hough is not only an up-and-coming actress, but a Dancing With The Stars expert! At Thursday's QVC Fashion's Night Out Event in NYC, the Footloose star gave all her feelings on the new cast and who she thinks will do well.
Julianne told reporters, "Hope Solo may be do pretty well. I'm excited to see Chaz (Bono). I think he'll do great. And of course Drickilous — of course is Ricki Lake and my brother."
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She added to OK!, "I talked to Derek Hough today and I actually talked to Ricki as well and she said she's having a blast. She's having so much fun. And that's what it's about, it's about fun."
When asked more about Chaz and the controversy surrounding him being on the show, Julianne said, "Isn't controversy what you want? I think Chaz is great. It's a new age."
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You can catch Chaz and all of the DWTS contestants when Season 13 of the hit dancing competition debuts September 19 on ABC.