My father pulled harder, trying to drag me outside into the snow. I grasped the stair rail with all of my strength. Finally, he let go. I slumped to the floor, my body shaking uncontrollably. My brother helped me up and whispered, “Go back to sleep. It’s OK.”

The dancer joined DWTS in 2007 as a guest instructor while his sister, Julianne Hough, was already competing as a pro. He officially became a pro in 2008 for season 5 and remained in the position until season 23 in 2016 (except for seasons 12 and 22).