Tori Spelling recalls how Shannen Doherty ‘inspired’ her as she prepares to compete on DWTS: ‘Encouraged me to turn on my power’

On Wednesday, September 4, she spoke to People magazine after the reality show’s cast reveal and said that it was definitely a tough time doing the show with “zeal” and on the other hand, losing her former co-star was also difficult for her. But Spelling remembered that Shannon “loved doing it and was completely immersed in it.” The Charmed actress has also previously appeared on DWTS in season 10.

Spelling added, “She’s definitely inspired me in life that, you know, when you commit, you commit. And certainly, this season, she’s encouraged me to turn on my power.” She added, “So I’ll take that with me.”

Shannon, whose death shocked everyone, has done a truly commendable job in the entertainment industry. Her death was confirmed by her publicist Leslie Sloan.

Spelling also spoke about another Beverly Hills 90210 cast member, Brian Austin Green, who is a DWTS alumnus and who encouraged her. She said she knew about it ever since she got the call, and questioned what she should do or if she should participate. Green encouraged her by telling her she needed to do it and that she would be “amazing.”

The 51-year-old actress also talked about Sharna Burgess, the former professional dancer on the ABC show and Green’s wife, who knew Pasha Pashkov would be the “perfect” partner for the Scary Movie 2 star. She asked Burgess all kinds of questions about who she would get as a partner, and he answered all the questions and said, “Why I think they would be perfect for you.”