Harry Shum Jr. addressed questions about his dance experience after earning high scores on the Season 35 premiere of Dancing With the Stars.
The actor, known for his work on Glee and as a former backup dancer, responded to online comments about his background. He emphasized the different demands of ballroom competition compared with previous performance work.
Shum Jr. has been one of the early standouts of the new season. The two-night premiere continued with female celebrities performing on the following night.
Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and streams on Disney+ and Hulu.
