Dancing With the Stars’ Elaine Hendrix Opens Up About Hospitalization and Missing Halloween Episode
Elaine Hendrix is not ready to take its final bow.
After a rib injury put the Parental trap star during the October 28 episode of Dancing with the stars—forcing the series to air its final dress rehearsal with its partner Alan Bersten instead of a live show, Elaine shared an update on her health from her doctors.
“They can’t tell exactly if I tore a muscle or if it’s strained,” she said in her pre-performance video during the Nov. 4 episode. “I’m doing everything I can to heal, including not dancing for a few days, which stresses me out.”
Despite the injury, doctors cleared the 54-year-old to return to the dance floor.
“I’m so grateful that we can continue,” she continued. “I am expect to feel pain. I don’t care.”
Indeed, Elaine broke through and danced a Viennese waltz with Alan for Dionne Warwick“What the World Needs Now” in honor of the episode’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame theme. The performance ultimately received rave reviews and a total of 37 from the judges. Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and guest judge Flavor Flavor.
“I’ve received so much love and support right now,” Elaine told the host. Julianne Hough after his performance. “I am beyond grateful and thank you all so much.”
She concluded: “I feel very grounded, strong and grateful.”
Elaine previously confirmed to fans that she was “doing fine” after missing the season 34 Halloween special.
