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Injured Elaine Hendrix Survives Elimination on 'Dancing With the Stars'
29 Oct
Summary
- Elaine Hendrix hospitalized before show, danced on rehearsal footage
- Jordan Chiles opens up about depression in emotional performance
- Robert Irwin earns first 10s of the season for Argentine tango
Last night's Halloween-themed episode of "Dancing With the Stars" was full of thrills and chills as the contestants brought their A-game to the ballroom. Veteran pro Cheryl Burke joined the judges panel, providing her expertise as the stars performed spooky routines.
One of the night's biggest stories was Elaine Hendrix's injury. The actress was hospitalized just hours before the live show, forcing her and partner Alan Bersten to be judged on their rehearsal footage. Despite the setback, the judges praised their "Defying Gravity" performance from the previous week, and Hendrix was cleared to continue in the competition.
Elsewhere, Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles opened up about her struggles with depression, delivering a powerful contemporary routine to "Elastic Heart" by Sia. Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin also impressed the judges, earning his first 10s of the season for his captivating Argentine tango.
In the end, it was Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik who were sent home after a night full of twists and turns. With over 55 million votes cast, the competition remains fierce as the stars continue to push the boundaries on the dance floor.
