She’s been criticized for re-joining the cast of Dancing With the Stars, among many other things (Tripp’s f-bomb) lately, but Derek Hough’s got her back.
The three-time pro champion supports Bristol Palin – who said her return to the show is God’s plan – for competing on DWTS even if it means bad press.
“Unfortunately with the Palin drama and crazy entertainment it’s brought to the United States, I suppose it comes with the territory,” Hough told E!
“But I think,” he continued, “Good for her. Good for her to put herself out there because it’s really easy to kind of hibernate and just to disappear.”
“She’s saying, ‘I’m going to do my thing and if you don’t like it, then fine!'”
Calling DWTS a “fun gig,” Bristol also said, “You guys, the media, you will all talk about me whether I’m in my little Alaska life or doing this.”
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who made news Friday for her non-subtle dining at Chick-fil-A, has vocally defended her daughter as well.
Thirteen former contestants will compete on the first edition of Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars. Their partners will be revealed August 13.
What do you think of Bristol Palin returning to DWTS?