Derek Hough Faces Online Backlash for Mistaking Tyler Cameron's Name on Dancing With the Stars

During the season premiere of "Dancing With the Stars," judge Derek Hough inadvertently referred to contestant Tyler Cameron by the wrong name, drawing immediate attention and commentary on social media. Hough, 41, called the "Bachelorette" alum, 33, "Dylan" while critiquing a tango Cameron performed with partner Sharna Burgess, 41. The dance was set to Lenny Kravitz's "Are You Gonna Go My Way."

Cameron received a score of 17 out of 30 from the judging panel, which also includes Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba. Tonioli noted that he was "pleasantly surprised" by Cameron's agility, while Inaba praised his "commanding performance" despite some technical errors.

The misstep quickly became a topic of discussion on platforms like X and Reddit, with viewers sharing their surprise and amusement. "Did Derek Hough just call Tyler Cameron 'Dylan?' LMAO," one user wrote, echoing sentiments from others who questioned if they had misheard. Some commenters suggested Hough might have confused Cameron with Dylan Efron, who previously competed on the show.

Several viewers pointed out that Hough was not corrected during the live broadcast. "Not Derek Hough calling Tyler Cameron 'Dylan' LOL," another user commented, with a third adding, "Okay yes and when no one corrected him I was like 'am I going crazy.'"

Hough offered Cameron feedback on his technique, advising him to "expand" his frame. "I know you're a big guy, but you can handle that, she can handle that, absolutely," Hough said. "I think mirroring your presence with the technique, the frame, the posture, you're gonna do fantastic."

New episodes of "Dancing With the Stars" air Tuesdays on ABC and stream on Disney+.