DWTS Contestant Laurie Hernandez: Top 10 Instagram Photos

Hernandez gushed about her partner Val Chmerkovskiy. Hernandez has been praising his abilities, writing in her blog: When I first met Val I was so excited when I realized I’d be dancing with him! The first thing I thought was, “Oh man, this is going to be a good season!” I’ve watched him on the show, so I’ve seen how he moves and how passionate he is about dancing. He’s been really nice to me! Hernandez has also talked about how patient Val has been with her. (Instagram)