Derek Hough joins the viral trend of reliving memorable moments from “Dancing with the Stars.”

On Monday, November 25, Hough shared a video on Instagram featuring a clip from a confessional with his 2008 Season 6 partner, Shannon Elizabeth.

In the recreated video, Derek Hough humorously expressed his frustrations to the judges Bruno Tonioli– who seemed surprised by the outburst – and Carrie Ann Inaba.

Derek Hough playfully revisits his ‘DWTS’ breakout with Carrie Ann Inaba

‘Are they coming to our hip promotion? What about the heel leads that happen there? Hough said in the 2008 confessional as Elizabeth wiped away tears. “What about the heel straps, the feet coming off the floor, the horrible crazy lines that people make there? And you give them nines and tens. Are you kidding?’ Text appeared above the video that read, “Derek gets mad at the judges.”

In his new Instagram post mocking the interaction, the “DWTS” judge wrote: “After 15 years I could finally say what I really feel… to their faces! Let’s just say the early days of @dancingwiththestars had a little more drama and intensity than they do now.”

“No one knows to disagree with the judges more than Baby Derek,” he added.

Carrie Ann Inaba is facing backlash from ‘DWTS’ fans

Hough’s latest post comes after Inaba was criticized for her comments on this season of the ABC competition show.

For Halloween Nightmares Night, participants faced their fears through dance routines inspired by their personal nightmares. Chandler Kinney and her professional partner, Brandon Armstrongdelivered a stunning Viennese waltz. However, judge Carrie Ann Inaba told her, “That wasn’t perfection.”

Judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli were visibly impressed and awarded Chandler and her partner, Brandon Armstrong, a perfect score of 10, marking the first time the duo received 10s this season.

“The judges push me a lot because they have high expectations,” Kinney said Entertainment weekly. “I understand, and I accept the criticism. But tonight it probably showed a little bit, I got a little frustrated because I wanted to know what to do. Otherwise, I’m a little lost when I go to rehearsal.”

Is Derek Hough Frustrated With Carrie Ann?

According to The sunThere is growing frustration among “Dancing With the Stars” judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli over Carrie Ann Inaba’s unpredictable reviews and inconsistent scores, especially when it comes to female contestants. This was especially noticeable after the Halloween episode.

Sources suggest the situation has sparked internal discussions about the possibility of replacing Inaba, with former contestant and occasional guest judge Mark Ballas reportedly being considered as a potential replacement.

A look back at Derek Hough’s ‘DWTS’ career

Derek Hough’s career on “Dancing with the Stars” has been both influential and highly successful.

He made his debut on the show during its fifth season in 2007 and quickly earned a reputation as one of its standout professional dancers. Known for his innovative choreography, engaging personality and ability to bring out the best in his partners, Hough became a fan favorite.

Over the course of his time on the show, he claimed six Mirror Ball trophies, cementing his status as one of the most accomplished dancers in “DWTS” history. He won with partners like Nicole Scherzinger (season 10), Jennifer Gray (season 11), and Bindi Irwin (season 21), in which he showed his versatility in working with a wide range of celebrities.

Derek Hough’s incredible ‘DWTS’ career has led him to the judges’ table

After leaving the show after season 23 in 2016 to focus on other projects including acting, producing and touring, Hough returned to “DWTS” as a judge in 2020. Get in front Len Goedman He has continued in this role throughout the pandemic, working with fellow judges Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba to provide a combination of expert feedback and playful banter. Sadly, Goodman died a few years later.

We felt his vulnerability, but we had no idea of ​​the extent of it. This was a huge shock to all of us,” Hough said after Goodman’s loss. “He’s a special man, just a special man. We have lost someone special.”

Reflecting on his friendship with Goodman, the three-time Primetime Emmy Award winner expressed his admiration for the late choreographer’s impact. “He was just pure joy. He was. I mean, what he represented and did for that show, for television, for all of us,” Hough said, paying tribute to Goodman’s lasting influence.

The “Dancing With the Stars” finale airs Tuesday, Nov. 26 on ABC.