You just wrapped season 5 and season 6 is coming soon. Are you hesitant about moving into the new season so quickly?
Truth is, you just don't know if it's all a bit too much too soon. But after going out on the road and meeting the new contestants, I have to say that the standard of dancing is higher than ever. It's a lot more competitive in the fall than it was in the summer. I think it's going to be a great season. And I love the fact that people are still passionate about the show and the fact that the audience is still completely invested in it.

What makes you excited to come back to it so quickly?
I really just love the show. It proves that as long as you have talent and as long as you're prepared to work hard, you can be anything you want to be. Any background, race, religion, color, creed; it doesn't matter.

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