‘Halloween Night Shock: Injury and Emotional Farewell on Dancing with the Stars’
On a chilling night filled with thrills and spills, “Dancing with the Stars” celebrated its Halloween special in Los Angeles. The show featured nine couples who dazzled with a variety of spooky dance routines. As the competition heated up, the couples participated in a unique “monster-thon” to earn extra points.
Injury Shakes the Ballroom
The atmosphere turned somber when actress Elaine Hendrix suffered an injury during the day’s rehearsals. She reported feeling a muscle twist under her ribs, which necessitated her being transported from the venue on a stretcher. Unfortunately, Hendrix was not cleared to perform later that evening after being examined at the hospital.
In a compassionate decision, the judges used scores from her last rehearsal to keep her presence in the competition felt. Fans rallied behind Hendrix, wishing for her speedy recovery, with hopes that she may return to the dance floor next week.
Emotional Farewells
The evening also saw the elimination of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” actress Jen Affleck and her partner Jan Ravnik. In her reflective exit, Affleck expressed gratitude for the experience, saying, “I really gave it my all.” She emphasized the challenges of balancing her performance with motherhood, calling it the hardest thing she has ever done.
Judge’s Scoreboard Highlights
This week, the couples received mixed scores for their performances:
- Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy: 43 points
- Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas: 42 points
- Robert Irwin and Witney Carson: 41 points
- Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach: 38 points
- Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa: 38 points
- Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov: 35 points
- Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten: 32 points
- Andy Richter and Emma Slater: 29 points
Looking Ahead
Next week’s episode promises an exciting tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as the remaining contestants continue to compete for the coveted title.
