Season 16 - Kellie Pickler & Derek Hough Journey

[@ivanahugankiss8414]

Kellie is one of my all time favourite stars on this show. I'm so happy they paired her with Derek!

[@McTagh1]

These two are my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE DWTS couple. Kellie Pickler was FABULOUS. And Derek is a GENIUS.

[@Jackielikeskillersmiles]

Derek is indeed a Dancing 🕺 genius

[@janicewilliams966]

The very best DWTS I have ever seen. I have watched Kellie since she was on American Idol and to watch her becoming a superstar is an amazing journey.

[@roxannemoser]

Me too. I live an hour away from her home town growing up. She's a strong woman. One of my good friends is her personal assistant. My sister has special needs. We were on our way to Kansas and stopped by to meet Kellie. Kellie graciously loaded my sister with lots of autographed merchandise. She has a very big heart.

[@donnasueharmon1166]

I have always thought Kellie and Derek were the best ever a beautiful and most talented couple ever. Both are very very good dancers of anyone I have seen. Love these two

[@kidolla7984]

Derek energy and talent is unmatched definitely one of the best dancers on the planet best dancer from DWTS hands down happy i got to meet him in New York at Radio City

[@Jackielikeskillersmiles]

lucky girl! I would love to meet him!!

[@ruthiemay4799]

Derek is the Best Choreographer ever! He always brings out the very best in his partners. He's like a living Ken doll, only anatomically correct! These two look like they've been dance partners forever!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@judynichols2904]

But they didn't get a ten until the third show ,that was a travesty !

[@Jackielikeskillersmiles]

He is really the best! I love that he took Lens spot! But I miss seeing his creativity every week

[@sadbeautifultragic013]

Kellie mastered every single dance and was so lyrical in doing so. Each dance they did together was a masterpiece in storytelling, beautiful lines, and expressiveness. Everything was so clean, crisp, emotional (happy/sad/sentimental/fun/romantic, etc), and dynamic. Derek was the perfect partner for her as he was able to truly encapsulate and capitalize on Kellie’s natural flexibility and storytelling ability. Whoever says she didn’t deserve to win doesn’t know what true technique, storytelling, and beauty is… I was and am still so ecstatic that kellie and Derek won their season, they 100% deserved it. One of the few deserved wins imo.

[@rebeccakeahey4367]

OMGosh! Perfection! Marvelous! Amazing! Incredible! Terrific! Awesome! Magnificent! Etc. Derek is the very best Choreographer I have ever seen in my 68 years! Kellie and Derek together... ALL of the above and more. I LOVE THIS! ✝️ Praying for Hayley full recovery. ✝️ Feb 2024 ❤ 😇

[@Sophiecartoons321]

Wow all of these are ❤Stunning performances

[@dawnallen287]

All I can say is wow Derek ur 1of the best teachers in dancing u make Kelly looks like she's been dancing a long time great job Derek love it ur the best !!

[@sarahmichaels2117]

Derek is without a doubt my favorite dancer! So creative, talented and not to mention, sexiest man alive!

[@Jackielikeskillersmiles]

He’s a star. And a dancing genius for sure

[@jackwood6943]

Kellie is amazing and so enjoyable to watch! No pretenses about her! She's the real McCoy!

[@jeannyhedgecoth2810]

Loved all these Kelli great derek.❤

[@dollynicks]

The Freestyle was the best of them all. Kellie is really good at all those stunt moves

[@elizc2]

Derek and Kellie were perfection.....

[@debbieshreve1160]

Wow!!! Dayuuum those two are spectacular!!

[@michellehabachi1863]

Derek/Kellie and Max/Rumer are the GOAT for me. Both ladies are phenomenally talented. I'd love to see a dance off between these two couples!! : )

[@giovana4228]

Val and Rumer, I mean

[@teddi3493]

Some people are born with natural ability for dancing. Kellie and Rumer are very talented!

[@lovinglife6080]

Kellie and Derek was by far my favorite couple to see on Dancing with the stars Derek is such a wonderful dancer and Kellie worked so hard and she was beautiful on every dance

[@emilyau8023]

I loved both Zendaya and Kellie, but I have to say Kellie's themes and choreo was traditional more than creative. Every time I look at Zendaya's and hers I see Zendaya brought a modern twist to things as well as being able to perform traditional. Zendaya had fluidity and emotion in her moves. Not to mention, she was the youngest ever on DWTS. Breaking the mold. No matter how much I like both and see the talent in both I will always think Zendaya brought something fresher with so much passion. She really was greater in technicality, passion, creativity, and timing in all her dances. She's the one who did mostly perfect in all her episodes. She should have been the winner.

[@mariroerig2991]

She’s incredible!

[@50hellkat2]

Derek and Kelly....they are the perfect size for each other and very similar in their dance interpretation. Visually they are stunning to watch. Does not get any better.

[@Samy.10VE]

They were sooo good!!! 😊😍🙌🏽🔥 specially that freestyle 😭

[@andreaxoxo4034]

I'm a ballroom dancer myself so I always look for who the good dancers are and who is horrible and who is faking..... If Kellie wasn't a singer, she could have a very good career in Ballroom. She is good from a technical standpoint and she is good at acting the part of what ever dance they are dancing. There are only two people that have been on this show that could actually become dancers.... Kellie and Jennifer Grey!!

[@andreaxoxo4034]

@Digby Dooright I know, I was amazed myself. If you like ballroom dancing there is a movie from the latest 90s staring Vanessa Williams & a Latin singer. It's called dance with me. The end dancing scene is all the professional dance champions from that time and it is the most realistic dance movie that I've seen. Vanessa Williams does all her own dancing and it is fantastic. If you love ballroom, you will love that movie!!! God bless!!!

[@rachelplows3001]

I would add Nicole Scherzinger and Mya to that list as well.

[@judynichols2904]

And Jennifer Grey had dancing experience Kelly didn't !

[@janiresotomayor7922]

And rumor willis , bindi 💜💜💜​@@rachelplows3001

[@ClayBlasdel44]

There is nothing this lady cannot do. Everything is a home run. I'm waiting for Tarantino to cast her in a lead role. Oscar no doubt.

[@KatyBauer1]

They are the best couple ever on DWTS! Their supersize Freestyle was, by far, the most beautiful dance I have ever seen on there as well.

[@TimandraGardner]

Kelly is outstanding!!!! She doesn't miss ambeat!!!

[@katrinloffler5973]

The seasons with Kellie Pickler and Bindi Irwin are my favourites

[@donnamariewalker1654]

Me too!!! I love them!!! ❤️❤️

[@danicao5010]

Same.

[@lesleyb8141]

I’d take off Nastia and add Amber Riley.

[@donnawolfgram7174]

So beautiful inside and out!!

[@nettacutsmith1971]

I did not see season 16, so thank you for doing this video. Kellie was amazing!

[@najafa3520]

ME neither, but I was a little miffed it didn't include the WINNING moment, although I saw that on the other video, it still would have topped off the video.

[@Shasha8674]

Kelly is awesome! I am so glad to see her dance!

[@lovinglife6080]

Such a beautiful song played on the guitar to see those two dancing so beautiful

[@NicolePoliskey]

Best dance duo of DWTS to date. I am sure there are many critiques on her technique but they both left their heart and souls on that dance floor every performance. Derek is just spectacular and she is such an amazing human being and it translated to the audience. I have been waiting for another duo like this!!

[@suzannecampbell2260]

They are Amazing. 💖💞

[@MurrayMelander]

In the history of DWTS, singers have done very well. I think the facility that lets them remember song lyrics, serve them well in remembering dance moves. Also, they "perform" the dances much the same way they deliver a song. Except with their body instead of their voice. IMO, Kellie was Derek's best partner.

[@sowinglove1166]

I completely agree! After watching Kellie and Derek, the DWTS shows were missing something. Kellie was awesome!

[@charissescully]

Kellie was awesome! Love her!

[@robertcolfack26]

Kellie is a very graceful, sensual dancer, and she as a dancers body and beauty..... Just amazing !!!

[@fransword3651]

Wow!! Derek has really come out of his shell too!! What a Great teacher and Mentor you must be! I believe that this was the best year ever, over all!!! They are such a sexy & beautiful couple dancing!!

[@soulaesthete8563]

My favorite season and my favorite dance couple.

[@jaricajohnson1559]

i think derick hough is the best male dancer on dancing with the stars and it is a toss between kelly pickler and jenifer grey they are. both elexent dancers awsome dancers

[@jaricajohnson1559]

my favorite was Derek and Virginia grey. baby from dirty dancing

[@soulaesthete8563]

I think you're referring to Jennifer Grey.

[@DocDLH]

I liked Derek and Nicole Scherzinger, tops, then Kelli and Bindi in a tie. Kelly might be the most naturally sexy female contestant ever. Pam Anderson was sexy but tried too hard. Kelly just is.

[@donnellrasberry9091]

I

[@xv4569]

Her, amber Riley, bindi Irwin were my favorites

[@evalevy2909]

He has the talent of finding the strengths in every partner. He doesn't dumb down routines for amateurs or different bodies rather he finds where that can shine and that's his best talent

[@craigtalbot607]

I didn't realize how well she had done! AMAZING!!!

[@snuffysmif9801]

Seriously! From their first to last dance, Kellie looked as much a pro, as Derek!! She definitely earned that mirror ball trophy!!

[@nerissamangisel5296]

Derek is such a Magnificent dancer. 😘

[@charlottekerns-eaton3784]

He is the best and Kelly is doing a amazing job .. ❤️❤️💙💙💙💙👍

[@onesgt01]

She must of had dance lessons before this.

[@claudiamendez2758]

every dance she did was awesome

[@jaricajohnson1559]

simon cow said kelly pickler was not a good enough singer for the idol well i think she is a great singer i really like her she is very talented

[@BBBYpsi]

He actually said she did not pick the right songs & thought she would have done much better if she chose the right songs.

[@rahla53]

What? How come he say "yes"?

[@alanpeterson6224]

Who cares what Simon says: he's an idiot.

[@EileenMcdougall-f7j]

Always lived Derrics dancing talent ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@donnawolfgram7174]

Yes, yes n more of Derrick! Absolutely when his wife is on too .. 👏🔥💯🤟❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@walters6628]

Amazing dancing!

[@kathiedavis779]

Such a beautiful soul

[@Theri4444]

my favorite's that was with Derek is Jennifer Grey, Nicole Scherzinger, Bindi Irwin, Nastia Liukin, Kellie Pickler

[@tysona23]

Im from th UK. I love kellie she is a great talent

[@jillwyckoff5152]

OMG Loving Kellie and Derk today!

[@kennethtilton6137]

I’m no fan of ballroom dancing, but it was easy to tell that every dance they did was flawless. Derek must be an amazing teacher to teach her how to dance like that in a short period of time. And Kellie is an amazingly quick learner. I hope she can bounce back in some field from her recent tragedy. Her silence from the public is worrisome.

[@rachelthomas3655]

I could look at Derek all.day.long

[@gypsymom0819]

DAYUM Kellie Pickler!!!!!

[@angielavalley2298]

Love Kellie...these two have so much chemistry together..

[@glendakauffman7099]

dog gone i forgot how good your were .. he needs to dance again on the show

[@tinkervance1525]

I love Kellie so much❤️

[@50hellkat2]

derek Hough is a very talented individual. Kelly Pickler got the right partner.

[@wgsmcw2012]

Amazing human being!

[@jersonbillones9637]

The flexiblity of kellie is what amaze me.

[@ralphmedlin8694]

Perfect

[@myrnapanal9537]

No one could ever dance like this again!!

[@SandraNelson063]

Beautiful lines.

[@thatgirl626]

Wow Kelli wow wow you are a born dancer

[@ccruise5821]

O, Kellie you are so good ,AMAZING 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@sherrynorth1293]

Kellie was one of his best partners he's had .

[@wadeolder7193]

She is amazing

[@christicrenshaw2772]

LIVED IT

[@kierstenkelly7342]

Wow she's good at dancing

[@ccruise5821]

Kiersten Kelly Very good 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗congratulations

[@kell9285]

Lmao the off brand music kills it for me

[@evalevy2909]

It wasn't off brand. They had a live band and singers

[@evalevy2909]

I miss that.

[@ralphmedlin8694]

The best of all

[@jhowej3]

They are doing very well. Like Kelli Pickler.

[@aguiarvilanova6430]

É maravilhoso.

[@butterfly51600]

I believe she is a real dancer since the beginning. She said she was not a dancer. All were perfects, the hands, legs, facial expressions not even a little mistake.I always liked her since American Idol. Her singing is beautiful too.. she su old be a guess and dance again in Dancing with a Star and dance with Eric

[@candysmith8724]

Aww she did awesome!

[@deliavisales7361]

So good

[@michaelshelley4957]

loved her.....best dancer so far...i've been watching since the beginning and she would be my pick

[@nancyweakley2070]

Love seeing this both of them are super great dancers!! 🥰 🐾

[@johnnydodgecountry9508]

They should have done her Red high heels tune. She looks great and dances great , too.

[@Jimmie16]

A beautiful dancer.

[@lilb0yb1ue]

Kellie is by far one of the best contestants they've ever had!

[@orvillemeadows3492]

She was great

[@secrets.295]

Wow. She can really2 dance

[@curiousgal243]

Best of the best

[@musicmomma2023]

I like Kellie ....she and Carrie Underwood were on American Idol at the same time, if my memory serves me correctly. I had hoped that Kellie would win and we all know how that turned out. Kellie is an excellent dancer and with Derek, they are fantastic. She is a natural ...dances effortlessly. These look as if they were created to dance together.

[@donnayounce9407]

Carrie and Kellie were not on the same season of Idol. Carrie won May 2005. Kellie was in the next season

[@AndyBrownt4]

She was WAY WAY WAY smarter than any of the other idol contestants whom she knew were bound to overbearing contracts and control. Swift, smart!!

[@najafa3520]

Yah, she was on SEASON 5, whereas Carrie won SEASON 4. I know this, in part, since I recall SIMON COWELL remarking, 'I think I like you better than that Country Gal that won last year' or what all. (he had remarked that Carrie was probably going to outdo everyone, after she sang 'ALONE'. Maybe C.U. snubbed him when he asked her out or something?) Anyhow, he is right KELLIE is more outgoing and funkier. Carrie was dissed for being aloof, but she is just shy.

[@kyleparker7876]

My Scores: Order of Judges: Kyle, Maddie, Jacob Week 1: (7, 7, 7) 21 Week 2: (8, 9, 8) 25 (her timing was off) Week 3: (8, 9, 9) 26 Week 4: (9, 9, 9) 27 Week 5: (10, 9, 9) 28 Week 6: (9, 10, 9) 28 Week 7: (10, 10, 10) 30 Week 8: (9, 9, 10) 28 (8, 8, 9) 25 Week 9: (10, 10, 10) 30 (10, 10, 9) 29 Week 10: (10, 10, 10) 30 Cha Cha Relay: (+4) 2nd Place Freestyle: (10, 10, 10) 30 Instant Jive: (10, 10, 10) 30 Average: 27.6

[@alanpeterson6224]

DAMN! Okay Kellie, we forgive you for not knowing where Budapest is.

[@rahla53]

lol

[@lenaswelt4687]

They we're so good omg it's incredible!🥰😍😳 in the beginning song the part where the woman sang sexy and free, that free kinda sounded like an alien tho👽

[@jackiekraemer596]

well done

[@canyoustop5731]

I'm upset they took down the video with all of Derek's dances with Shawn Johnson😭 It was so close to 1 million views & would be even higher than that by now...

[@evalevy2909]

I miss when they had live singers

[@onesgt01]

I thought she didn't dance? LOL Very talented , and a breath of fresh air.

[@mildredthomas2665]

Well maybe that was because that was alot of salty because she won over Zendaya

[@christinedobies9285]

Kellie and Jennifer Grey the best

[@HenauderTitzauf]

Who was the guy holding her back! Just kidding, they are and were awesome.

[@sandrakries2054]

All the winners should come back for a dance off

[@Guerilla30892001]

damn Kelly!

[@shalala4893]

Wow! Does she have any dancing background?

[@najafa3520]

I'm NOT sure, but I think she did CHEER LEADING.

[@sharondesi]

Oooooh!!!

[@johnwilliamson2276]

This was before the show got so weird that my wife and I couldn’t watch it anymore.

[@RobertJohnson-ci5wx]

at the end of their freestyle did both Derek and Kellie break down or one of them anyway?---looked that way!

[@kaxidoscope]

It looks like Derek did yeah :(

[@reneestrazzere4866]

my God they are perfect together

[@ZO6Dylan]

What year was this