ForDancing With the Starsvet Hough,World of Danceis a logical progression for both him and the audience.
We come from different backgrounds, so we bring those sensibilities.
Some people would say Ne-Yo is tough, Derek is charming, and Im more compassionate and clear.
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NE-YO:Im not Simon Cowell-ing it, but Im definitely very particular.
I need to feel something.
Where are we with making sure were getting that in the routine?
HOUGH:One week during the competition, Jennifer was like, But she has more heart.
I said, This isnt called World of Heart!
You dont do it to become rich or famous.
You do it because you love it.
No matter where you go dance took me in many different directions you never want to lose that.
HOUGH:Being a competitor, thereve been many times when I lost, but that fueled me.
Theres an expression, Rejection breeds obsession, and for me it did.
NE-YO:I was naturally a really shy kid.
Even now, I sometimes have trouble looking people in the eye.
DEWAN TATUM:Oh my gosh, thats so cute.
I never knew that about you.
NE-YO:Thats not cute.
I used to hold back because of fear of judgment.
Every other day, somebodys creating a new dance.
DEWAN TATUM:Im so lame, I dont know them when they happen!
I remember the Running Man and Roger Rabbit.
HOUGH:I did something the other day and one kid said, Thats old!
Im like, Wait, what?
I swear that just came out.
World of Dancepremieres Tuesday, May 30, at 10 p.m.
