Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough on the 'Dancing with the Stars' Controversy
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It's the final week of practice for Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough, who will be competing in the "Dancing with the Stars" finale on Monday night -- and ET is inside their private rehearsal to check on their last minute jitters.
"I am thinking how much fun can we have, how much can we be free and really enjoy the last few moments," Jennifer tells ET. "I am into savoring the last few days and making it as enjoyable as possible because it is never going to come again in my lifetime."
As one of the final three, Jennifer is thisclose to taking home the mirror ball trophy, especially since she is partnered with someone who has won it twice previously.
"People ask me, 'You won twice. That is fantastic,'" Derek says. "For me, it is about her. We are here to make our celebrities shine. For me, it is not about [winning]. It would be great, but it is more about wanting her to win."
As for all the controversy about whether or not Bristol Palin should be in the final three, Derek says diplomatically, "The show has so many different levels. It is not just about the dancing or the scores. There are so many different reasons why people vote. That is what makes America, America. They can vote for whoever they want."
And Jennifer agrees, adding, "They can also vote for who they enjoy watching dance, or who they enjoy watching evolve. They get to determine who they get to see dance each week."
The final performance night of this season's "Dancing with the Stars" airs Monday at 8 p.m. on ABC. This year's champ will be named on Tuesday night after America has voted.
