DWTS Judge Derek Hough Calls Tyler Cameron 'Dylan' in On-Air Mix-Up

During the premiere of Dancing With the Stars Season 35, judge Derek Hough accidentally called contestant Tyler Cameron "Dylan" while critiquing his tango performance. The slip-up occurred on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, as Hough delivered feedback to Cameron and his professional partner, Sharna Burgess. "Dylan, you have this, like, Patrick Swayze aura about you, right? You're cool, masculine, just effortless," Hough said during the live broadcast. The moment was immediately noticed by viewers, who took to social media to mock the mistake. Many speculated that Hough confused Cameron with Dylan Efron, a fan-favorite contestant who competed in the previous season and finished in fourth place. Despite the name mix-up, Hough offered constructive criticism, advising Cameron to expand his frame and marry his natural presence with dance technique. Fellow judges Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba praised Cameron's performance. Tonioli called him "a tank" and noted his natural musicality, while Inaba said she was "beyond impressed" with his commanding presence. However, Inaba drew boos from the studio audience when she deducted points for a lift, stating, "Lifts are still a thing.