Rick Fox has said that he is having fun learning his Dancing With The Stars routine with Cheryl Burke.

The former NBA star has been rehearsing with professional partner Burke ahead of next week's season premiere of the ABC show.
Speaking to ETonline, he said: "It's effortless, it's very easy. Fun to be around. I am learning a lot about ballroom dancing so far, but we have fun."

The basketballer also joked about what he would do if the judges were critical of his performance: "I am going to keep it inside. I am going to think positive and then I am going to cry on Cheryl Burke's shoulder!"

Fox previously told Access Hollywood that his girlfriend Eliza Dushku had been helping to prepare him for the competition through exercises such as Pilates.

"It's been amazing - talk about a partner that’s made sure that my body's on track to be prepared for September 20," he said. "I've been doing exercises that I didn't know existed... [And we've been working on] creating flexibility at home."

Dancing With The Stars premieres September 20 on ABC.