Brooke Burke reflects on her connection with Derek Hough

Brooke Burke, famous for her bold statements, recently revealed this on the 'Dancing with the Stars' podcast.

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She may have had an affair with her former dance partner Derek Hough, even though they had been dancing together for 15years.

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The actress and TV personality, now 52, competed in the seventh season of the ABC reality competition in 2008.

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Brooke did admit that she was dating her ex-husband, David Charvet, but she may have been unfaithful to her professional partner, Derek.

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Speaking on the 'Sex, Lies & Spray Tans' podcast, Brooke revealed that she initially thought Derek was young and inexperienced.

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Brooke said, "I actually hoped we would have had a relationship. I would have had a relationship with him."

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She further explained that their intense connection was the result of connecting with someone's body every day during their dance routines.

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This closeness and physical connection can lead to feelings like falling in love because you are constantly smelling, feeling, and breathing your dance partner.

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