What Happened to Elaine Hendrix on Dancing with the Stars?
Elaine Hendrix missed the live Halloween Night episode of Dancing with the Stars on October 28 after hurting her ribs. She was rehearsing with her partner Alan Bersten when she froze, couldn’t move, and struggled to breathe. Medics took her to the hospital. She shared later that her ribs tightened up so much she couldn’t dance. The show played a rehearsal video for the judges instead. She and Alan’s practice earned solid scores, but she was still in pain at the hospital during the live show.
Elaine posted an update from her hospital bed. She said she hurt her ribs during last week’s “Defying Gravity” routine. The pain got worse the following week, especially during practice for the Halloween performance. Doctors told her that a day or two of rest should help her get back on her feet. She said she was determined to return and did not want this setback to end her run on the show.
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DWTS rules let contestants stay if they can’t perform due to injury as long as they aren’t eliminated. So for that night, her last rehearsal was judged and the audience could still vote for her. Alan, her dance partner, thanked everyone for support, and Elaine told viewers she hoped to be back next week. She said Halloween was her favorite and that she was sad to miss the live episode, but she says she’ll be back as soon as possible.
Elaine had already been dancing with other health challenges. She earlier revealed she has a titanium joint in her foot. She said each week her body hurt in some new way, but she did not want pain to stop her from dancing.
So, Elaine Hendrix missed the Halloween episode after hurting her ribs during rehearsal. It was a painful day and she went to the hospital. The show used rehearsal footage in place of her live dance. She expects to return once cleared by her doctor and is focused on recovering and dancing again soon.
Disclaimer:
The information provided reflects events as they occurred on the Dancing With the Stars Halloween Night episode aired on October 28, 2025. Elaine Hendrix's injury and recovery are subject to change, and details about her health or participation may evolve. Please refer to official Dancing With the Stars sources for further updates.
