As the clock ticked down to her anticipated stage appearance alongside pro partner Alan Bersten on Dancing With the Stars' Halloween Night, Elaine Hendrix found herself in the hospital during a dance rehearsal, forcing her to sit out the October 28 episode. "I injured my ribs during 'Defying Gravity' and today they just seized up," Elaine shared in a heartfelt video on Instagram. "I couldn't move. They brought me to the hospital."
Despite the setback, the Dynasty alum vowed to recover in time for next week's competition, assuring her fans that with just a day or two of rest, as advised by her doctor, she would be back on her feet. "I want to dance, I want to keep doing this," she declared, expressing her gratitude to Alan for "holding down the fort" and encouraging her followers to vote for their duo using rehearsal footage that aired during the episode, showcasing their Argentine tango to George Thorogood & The Destroyers' "Bad to the Bone."
The practice had earned them an 8 from all judges, contributing to this week's score. "I was so excited for this routine," Elaine added, her voice filled with emotion. "Just know that I love you all, thank you for the support."
Dancing With the Stars cohosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough emphasized that Elaine and Alan were still in the running for the competition, pending enough votes from their supporters. Although the dancing duo hoped for another chance to take the stage, Alan shared a video message shortly after Elaine's hospitalization, recounting the terrifying moment when his partner suddenly froze in pain and struggled to breathe. "It's just a lot of unknowns right now," he said at the time. "I just hope this isn't the end of Elaine's dream to dance."
