DWTS fan-favorite contestant is rushed to hospital for brutal injury just hours before live show
A DANCING with the Stars favorite contestant has been rushed to the hospital after suffering an injury hours before the live show.
Elaine Hendrix was noticeably missing from the ballroom on Tuesday night, and host Alfonso Ribeiro addressed her absence right away.
He revealed that the actress experienced a scary injury earlier that morning while rehearsing for the show.
She was taken to the hospital for treatment and was already cleared by her doctors to return to the competition soon.
Footage from the incident showed Elaine in tears on the DWTS stage, clearly in pain.
Her partner, Alan Bersten, was seen consoling the Parent Trap star, who was visibly upset about the ordeal before being carted off on a stretcher.
Alfonso encouraged fans to vote, as Elaine is still in the running and was judged on her last full rehearsal.
She and Alan, who held down the fort in Elaine’s absence, received scores of 8 across the board.
Elaine was a frontrunner in the competition and earned her highest scores ever during last week’s Wicked Night.
She was supposed to perform an Argentine tango to the song Bad to the Bone during this week’s Halloween Night.
Elaine revealed in an Instagram post that she was “devastated” to have to sit out the night’s show and hoped to be back next week.
“Halloween is my favorite, and I’m devastated,” Elaine wrote alongside a video of her lying in a hospital bed.
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“I was beyond excited to share what we had worked so hard on, although you’ll see a version of it. With your support, I’ll be back in the ballroom next week. I want nothing more,” the 54-year-old continued.
Elaine also explained her injury in the clip, saying she hurt her ribs during last week’s performance and they “seized up” while rehearsing this morning and she “couldn’t move.”
However, the TV star said her doctors assured her she should be back on the dance floor after a couple of days of rest.
Fans shared their well-wishes for Elaine and prayed for a quick recovery
“We are here cheering for you, Elaine!! I believe your recovery will be smooth and quick!! Sending tons of love your way,” one person wrote in the comments of Elaine’s Instagram post.
“Praying for u Elaine already voted,” said another.
“Wishing you a speedy recovery! We’ll miss not seeing you in the ballroom tonight but love ok forward to seeing you next week,” added a third.
“We got you! We love you!! Get rest, we’re gonna make sure you’re through!” chimed in a fourth.
Elaine is one of six celebrity contestants left in this season’s competition, which began with 14.
This week was a tough one for many of the contestants, as Dylan Efron also suffered an injury during rehearsals.
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The Traitors champ revealed earlier this week that his partner, Daniella Karagach, accidentally broke his nose during a late-night practice.
The U.S. Sun exclusively learned from a production insider that Dylan was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment and was cleared to dance shortly after.
"Robert Irwin’s Halloween Night DWTS Performance: A ‘Wild’ Tango That Left Judges Speechless!"
Robert Irwin is an undeniable fan favorite on “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34, and after Week 7’s Halloween Night performance, he is one step closer to winning the Mirrorball Tropy. Fans have been blown away by Irwin’s natural talent, charisma, and incredible personality, but what did they think of his Argentine Tango?
Robert Irwin’s Scores for His Halloween Dance
Irwin and his professional dance partner Witney Carson performed an Argentine Tango to “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This” by The Hampton String Quartet. Their performance was judged by Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli, and a special guest judge: former pro and Mirrorball Trophy winner Cheryl Burke.
The pair earned an impressive 38 out of 40 for their performance. Finally the recognition Irwin deserves!
Photographs from Irwin’s dance were shared on the official “Dancing with the Stars” Instagram account, offering a glimpse of their stunning performance, costumes, and makeup. Fans are already obsessed with Irwin rocking black eyeliner!
The comment section also allowed fans to react to the judges’ scores and share their thoughts on Irwin’s routine. “TEN dancing!! TEN choreography!!” an excited fan shared. “My favorite DWTS couple,” another fan wrote.
“robert are you kidding me???? i didn’t think i could be more attracted to you,” a third commenter shared.
Other reactions include, “10 10 10 10! WHAT A DANCE!,” “His Best Dance,” and “That was insane!!!!!!”
Robert Irwin Teases His Argentine Tango
Fans were excited for Irwin’s performance before he even set foot on the ballroom stage because he shared a sneak peek of their makeup on Instagram. Irwin posted a video of himself and Carson in their spooky Halloween makeup. And yes, fans love him when he wears eyeliner!
In the caption, he encouraged fans to vote for them on tonight’s performance. “It’s Halloween night on Dancing with the Stars! To vote Text ROBERT to 21523 or head to the link in my bio! You can vote 10 times by text and online, voting starts 8pmET / 7p CT / 5p PT,” he wrote. “Remember voting starts early at 5pm on the west coast!”
The comment section was flooded with reactions from fans eager to see what the pair had in store. “WITNEY IS THE QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN CHOREOGRAPHY! CANT WAIT,” a comment reads. “I’m convinced that Robert’s positive energy overpowers any scary costume or makeup he could wear,” a second fan shared.
Other reactions include, “Is that eyeliner? Looking fabulous Robert,” “Whitney’s Halloween dances are legendary… I can’t wait to see what they do!!,” and “how does he look so sexy with eye liner on?”
