Story highlights Simone Biles shared her experience of being placed in foster care on Monday's "Dancing With the Stars"Biles was adopted by her grandparents when she was six(CNN) Simone Biles' "Dancing With The Stars" performance Monday night brought the audience to tears. Contestants were asked to share their most significant life moments as part of the "Most Memorable Year Week" on the ABC dancing competition show. The 20-year-old Olympic gymnast emotionally recalled being adopted by her grandparents after her mother placed her in foster care when she was just three. Biles was adopted by her grandparents, along with her younger sister. Nellie and Ron Biles, who she calls "mom" and "dad," were in the audience and came out on stage after her performance with tears streaming down their face.

Source: CNN April 11, 2017 16:52 UTC