Ricki Lake 'Hoping' to Score Trophy #4 for Derek

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Professional Dancer and three-time Mirror Ball trophy winner Derek Hough makes his return to season 13 of Dancing with the Stars next Monday, and partner Ricki Lake vows to make the homecoming a fabulous one.

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"He's won three times now so I don't want to let him down," Ricki explains. I'm hoping to bring home a fourth for him!"

Judging from this recent rehearsal, things are looking good for Dancing hopefuls. Despite a minor injury last week, the duo is cramming daily 5-hour practice sessions to get themselves into tip-top shape for the big reveal. "If Kirstie Alley can do it, I can do it!" declared Lake.

Watch the vid to see Ricki and Derek in action, plus they address rumors that last Friday's accident could push her out of the competition before the game has even begun.

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Dancing with the Stars premieres September 19 on ABC.