DWTS: Ailing Derek Hough Out, Maksim Back In

Us Magazine - October 19, 2009 5:08 AM PDT
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Maks is back. For now.

Sources close to Dancing with the Stars confirm to Usmagazine.com that Derek Hough, 24, has temporarily left the reality competition due to illness. Pinch-hitting for him: the recently eliminated Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who will help Hough's celeb partner Joanna Krupa in rehearsals. (Krupa's on-air partner this Monday has yet to be determined.)

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On Thursday, Hough wrote on Twitter of mounting, flu-like symptoms: "I think I'm getting the [flu]," he wrote, noting "serious sweats . . . My whole body is aching like crazy I can barely stand up . . . And I'm coughing like crazy."

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Later, he wrote of a three-hour visit to the doctor's. "Had a temperature of 104 . . . Had an IV in my arm for 2 hrs . . . Maks is steppin up for me helpin jo . . "

The returning Chmerkovskiy, 31, has some awkward encounters to look forward to: his ex-fiancee Karina Smirnoff (they broke off their engagement last month) as well as Aaron Carter.andnbsp; Carter, 21, told Usmagazine.com that "the energy has definitely gotten a lot better" since Chmerkovskiy's ouster.

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"We have the opportunity now to focus on the dancing without the drama," he said.

"I need to get the pieces back together," Chmerkovskiy told Usmagazine.com of his newly single life.

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  • E C
    I hope Derek feels better soon! he's such an amazing dancer and his choreography is always top notch. He'll be missed. I'm not thrilled Maks is replacing him though, the guy's too cocky.
    report abuseposted October 19, 2009 9:46 AM PDT
  • Joy
    I found a great dating site________ M i l l i o n a i r e C h a t s . c o m ________. The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties. what's the most important is that you don't have to be a millionaire, but you can meet one. Charlie Sheen found his true love on that site in 2007.
    report abuseposted October 19, 2009 8:25 AM PDT
  • Carolyn
    Aaron has to be one of the gayest guys in America. I dont have a problem with that...Love ya, Lance Bass, thanks for coming out. Aaron puts himself out there like he is this blond latin lover. Dont know if he is trying to fool himself, cause it aint foolin me! And as far as his self proclaimed superstar status...never really heard of him til he went on this show. If Maks shows up, cry Aaron!
    report abuseposted October 19, 2009 7:56 AM PDT
  • keepingitreal
    Who does like Aaron Carter? His whole family is a disaster and he thinks it does not stink. He is a "D" Lister at best. Maks has shown some incredible class competiting against and performing with Karina on the Tony Awards after she broke his heart. I don't even watch this show, but the coverage of it is everywhere so you don't really need to.
    report abuseposted October 19, 2009 6:09 AM PDT
  • Joy
    I found a great dating site________ M i l l i o n a i r e C h a t s . c o m ________. The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties. what's the most important is that you don't have to be a millionaire, but you can meet one. Charlie Sheen found his true love on that site in 2007.
    report abuseposted October 17, 2009 11:12 PM PDT
  • Joy
    I found a great dating site________ M i l l i o n a i r e C h a t s . c o m ________. The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties. what's the most important is that you don't have to be a millionaire, but you can meet one. Charlie Sheen found his true love on that site in 2007.
    report abuseposted October 17, 2009 11:12 PM PDT
  • hrdwrkn 1
    Somebody needs to kick that whitetrashy aaron carter and his"energy" off!!!! he's a talentless little punk! Seriously......dancing without drama?????? Aren't you the one who was crying 2 weeks ago?????? You do not deserve to be in the same town with someone like Maks. He is a classy gifted dancer/athlete who probably doesn't even notice SCUM like
    report abuseposted October 17, 2009 10:07 PM PDT
  • Joy
    I found a great dating site________ M i l l i o n a i r e C h a t s . c o m ________. The best dating club for seeking the rich singles, sexy beauties. what's the most important is that you don't have to be a millionaire, but you can meet one. Charlie Sheen found his true love on that site in 2007.
    report abuseposted October 17, 2009 8:54 PM PDT
  • linda
    Derek I hope that you get well very soon, I will miss you, you are a fantastic dancer. Maks is also a super dancer I am sure he will take good care of your store until you return which I hope will be real soon lOVE u.
    report abuseposted October 17, 2009 1:25 PM PDT
  • Weezy F Baby
    hope derek gets well soon!!!!
    report abuseposted October 17, 2009 9:55 AM PDT
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