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‘Dancing With The Stars’ Pro Lacey Schwimmer ‘Proud’ Of Her Curves; Tells Weight Critics To ‘Zip It’

“Dancing with the Stars” pro dancer Lacey Schwimmer recently faced a rash of criticism after stepping out in pair of less-than-flattering jeans.

However, Lacey, who suffered from an eating disorder as a teenager, says she’s finally learned to embrace her voluptuous figure.

Chaz Bono & Lacey Schwimmer Credit Fans For Keeping Them On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Chaz Bono has a great appreciation for the fans that kept the author and activist on “Dancing with the Stars” another week.

”[I’m] so grateful for everybody who voted for us, because you do really want to be here and it’s important,” Chaz told Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson on Tuesday night, backstage at “DWTS.”

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Derek Hough, Cheryl Burke Back On ‘Dancing,’ Lacey Schwimmer Out

A handful of professional dancers have confirmed they are heading back for Season 10 of “Dancing with the Stars,” but even more interestingly, a couple of veterans have announced that they would not be returning to the hit reality program.

Two-time winner Cheryl Burke (with Drew Lachey and Emmitt Smith) and one time winner Derek Hough (with Brooke Burke) both confirmed on Twitter they will be back for the show’s latest season, which returns to ABC on March 22.

'Dancing's' Lacey Schwimmer Opens Up About Conquering Anorexia

America was introduced to Lacey Schwimmer on “Dancing With the Stars” as Lance Bass' partner in 2008. Lacey has been on the show three seasons, but she has been hiding a deep personal secret – her battle with anorexia. Now, Lacey is coming forward in the hopes of helping others.

“I was really, really scary thin,” Lacey told Access Hollywood's Maria Menounos. “And I saw a picture of myself from some dance competition…”

Lacey Schwimmer’s Revealing ‘Dancing’ Injury

Lacey Schwimmer may be a professional dancer, but she isn’t immune to injuries.

The brunette, who is tearing up the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom this season with Food Network “Iron Chef America” host Mark Dacascos, is doing so in pain and she let her fans know about it – posting her X-ray on Twitter.

‘Dancing’ Pro Lacey Schwimmer Fights Back Against Weight Criticism

Last week, “DWTS” pros Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Louis Van Amstel expressed their dissatisfaction with the figures of Cheryl Burke and Lacey Schwimmer.

Now, Lacey is fighting back!

‘Dancing’ Pros Critical Of Cheryl Burke, Lacey Schwimmer’s Weight

“Dancing With the Stars” professional Cheryl Burke is facing new criticism over her weight and it’s not from bloggers, but from her fellow pros.