The following article includes mentions of extreme bullying and violence.

The Hough siblings have taken the dance world by storm. Ballroom dance pro brother and sister Julianne and Derek Hough joined "Dancing with the Stars" in the earlier seasons of the competition show and have been synonymous with the Mirrorball Trophy ever since. For Derek Hough, it's an award he has earned more than any other person on the show, as he's secured the reigning title of dance pro who has won "DWTS" the most . Despite accruing immense fame and success from his dance background, he wasn't met with the same admiration as a child. In fact, Hough has opened up about the severe bullying he faced growing up.

"I experienced some pretty extreme stuff," the Emmy-award-winning choreographer explained in an I

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