Drew Lachey
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| Drew Lachey | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrew John Lachey |
| Born | August 8, 1976 |
| Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Genre(s) | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Label(s) | Motown, Universal |
| Associated acts | 98 Degrees |
Andrew "Drew" John Lachey (born August 8, 1976) is an American singer and actor, known as a member of 98 Degrees, the winner of the second season of Dancing with the Stars, and the younger brother of Nick Lachey.
[edit] Biography
Lachey was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a member of the pop group 98 Degrees, alongside his brother Nick Lachey, and other band members, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons. Prior to 98 Degrees, he was a combat medic in the United States Army, worked in a deli, and was a camp counselor. Since 98 Degrees, Lachey made a guest appearance on Hollywood Squares in 2001, performed on Broadway as Mark Cohen in the musical Rent from January 3 to March 21, 2005, and has also had several guest appearances on Nick's MTV show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica.
Lachey was a celebrity contestant on the second season of Dancing with the Stars with professional dance partner Cheryl Burke. At the beginning of the sixth week of competition (aired in February of 2006), Lachey and Burke earned a perfect score of 30 with their tango. In the eighth and final week, they earned a score of 30 on each of their two dances, the Paso Doble and freestyle, giving them the highest score for the week. On February 26, 2006, they were crowned the champions of Dancing with the Stars.
Lachey co-hosted the 2006 Miss USA pageant with Access Hollywood star Nancy O'Dell. The pageant aired live on NBC from Baltimore, Maryland on April 21, 2006.
Lachey married Lea Dellecave on October 14, 2000. They were childhood and high school sweethearts and she was the choreographer for 98 Degrees, as well as one of the dancers. Their first child, daughter Isabella Claire Lachey, was born on March 23, 2006 in Los Angeles, California, weighing 7 lb 2 oz (3.2 kg)
From December 2006 to February 2007, Drew toured both Canada and the United States for the Dancing with the Stars Tour. On the April 17, 2007 results show, Lachey made a surprise appearance to reprise his "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" freestyle dance with Cheryl Burke. He co-hosted the first 3 weeks of the fifth season of Dancing with the Stars, temporarily replacing Samantha Harris during her maternity leave. When Gloria Estefan had to pull out of the October 16, 2007 results show for personal reasons, Lachey returned to dance a foxtrot with Cheryl.
Drew was featured on the show Overhaulin when his 1967 Ford truck was stolen and then customized by Chip Foose. Drew's brother Nick was responsible for contacting Foose to set up the prank.
In March 2008, it was reported that Drew and his DWTS partner Cheryl Burke were having an affair during the Dancing with the Stars Tour. Both, however, have come forward and denied these allegations.
[edit] Filmography
- The Wisher (2002) - Brad
- The Comebacks (2007) All American Dad
- Overhaulin season 4
[edit] External links
- Drew Lachey bio on 98 Degrees Official site
- Drew Lachey at the Internet Movie Database
- Playbill interview
| Preceded by Kelly Monaco & Alec Mazo |
Dancing with the Stars (US) winner Season 2 (Spring 2006 with Cheryl Burke) |
Succeeded by Emmitt Smith & Cheryl Burke |
