Debi Mazar The Younger actress had to go to the hospital after her appearance on season nine's premiere. She later shared on Twitter that she tore a muscle from her neck to her chest, per Access Hollywood . She had to wear a neck brace and continued competing until she was eliminated in the third week. Adam Larkey - Getty Images
Susan Lucci The soap star injured her ankle during rehearsals before her season premiered. She was still able to dance and competed until she was eliminated in season nine. Craig Sjodin - Getty Images
Katherine Jenkins While competing on season 14, the country singer had to deal with a lower back spasm, Daily Mail reported. Thank you for all your concerned tweets Im with the Doctor, he says it was a reflectorical spasm in my lower back, she tweeted. The injury didn't take her out of competition, but it did cause a few missteps in her routines on her way to the finals. Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Gilles Marini The French actor, who had an unforgettable cameo in the Sex and the City movie, had a rough start to his dancing in season 15. I pulled my groin the first week, he told E! News . I got tendinitis here and there and I fractured my shoulder the first. I did it all and Im going to do it againIll do it to the death. Gilles got a second shot on the show, but hurt his MCL (a knee ligament) before the season started Craig Sjodin - Getty Images
Cristian de la Fuente The soap star had a severe muscle cramp and went to the hospital after performing the samba on the show. It hurts, he told People backstage. It hurts the arm and it hurts that I couldnt do it, you know, its tough. The Chilean actor also detached one of his tendons from its bone. He was able to dance his way to third place and had surgery after the show to repair it. Kelsey McNeal - Getty Images
Nancy O'Dell The Access Hollywood host dropped out of the show after injuring her knee, Today reported. She shared a statement about her decision to leave: "Beyond disappointment doesnt even being to describe how I feel about not being able to continue on Dancing With the Stars. It has been one of my favorite shows since season one! But I have torn the meniscus in my knee in two places, which requires surgery. According to the doctor, one is a significant tear and it will require my getting knee surgery within the next couple of weeks." Craig Sjodin - Getty Images
Dorothy Hamill The former Olympic figure skater had to withdraw from competition due to nerve damage in her spine early on in season 16. I realized this isnt just a muscle thing, she shared backstage per ABC . Its radiating down my leg and my foot and I have no stability in my ankle and I cant pull my toes back. Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Melissa Gilbert The former Little House on the Prairie actress headed to the hospital after a jolt to her head during her season 14 paso doble performance. She later tweeted that she had a mild concussion and whiplash from performing and hitting her head on the dance floor, Today reported. She returned the following week to perform, but was sent home. Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Tom DeLay The former House Majority Leader and Texas politician got a stress fracture while practicing for the show. He tweeted about his condition: Old age is catching up to me. May have a stress fracture in my foot. No worries, itll take more than that to keep me off the dance floor." Tom continued dancing through the pain and made it to week three. Craig Sjodin - Getty Images
Melissa Rycroft While rehearsing a group number for the show, the former Bachelorette injured her spine and was taken to the hospital. Melissa was diagnosed with a disc herniation at the C4-C5 level of her cervical spine, her rep told People . Her injury sounded severe, but she went on to win the all-star season 15. Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Lisa Vanderpump The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star added an unrehearsed move to her cha-cha routine. She fainted during practice. The doctor found that I had a viral infection with fever and swollen glands, she told People. And between trying to fight that and all of the stress on my body from running around, I ended up with low blood pressure and a rapid heart rate, which is why I fainted. The illness didn't stop her from dancing until she was eliminated during the fourth week. Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Mya The singer had a minor setback right before the season nine premiere. She accidentally cut her hand on broken glass and had to go to the hospital to get stitches the night before the premiere episode, Ok Magazine reported. Mya put the minor injury behind her and finished in second place. Adam Larkey - Getty Images
Jewel The singer had to withdraw from DWTS season 8 before it started. Jewel fractured her tibia in both legs while rehearsing. When the doctors told me my injuries were so severe that I couldnt walk, let alone compete, I was devastated that I couldnt continue the show, she told CMT . I have every intention of being at Dancing With the Stars this season supporting my husband, Ty [Murray], and his partner, Chelsie [Hightower]. I hope to be back on the show in the future. Rick Diamond - Getty Images
Holly Madison Holly stepped in to fill Jewel's spot on season eight. However, the former Girls Next Door star also got injured during rehearsal and had pain in her ribs. I had some inflamed intercostal muscles in my chest, she explained on Jimmy Kimmel Live! That happened during the samba last week. Holly danced with the pain for a few weeks until she was voted off in a double elimination night. Kelsey McNeal - Getty Images
Steve-O The Jackass star has been through more than his fair share of ER visits in his career. He fell during his salsa rehearsal, landed on his mic pack, and was sent to the hospital in an ambulance. He was so bummed out going into the ambulance today. Nothings broken, but there are plenty of other things that could be wrong, his pro partner, Lacey Schwimmer told MTV . Steve-O returned to dance again in season eight, but was sent home after five weeks on the show. Kelsey McNeal - Getty Images
Bill Nye The Science Guy tripped during a season 17 performance and had to get an MRI at the hospital. Doctors discovered a partially torn ligament, per his Instagram post. Well do R.I.C.E. well do rest, ice, compression, elevation [and] see where we get," he told People . Bill didn't follow his doctors orders to rest and opted to continue dancing. His low-impact routine received low scores, which led him to be sent home anyway. Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Drew Scott During a camera blocking rehearsal in season 25, the Property Brothers star injured his hamstring, which almost kept him from dancing. I cant do a full lunge, but luckily tonight I didnt have to do that," he told People . "The quickstep was staying tall and staying on my toes. But for the rumba tomorrow, Im going to be working on my hamstring all tonight and tomorrow. I dont want it to slow me down. Drew was able to perform his quickstep and the rumba, and continued with the competition the following week. He dropped more than 30 pounds along the way, too. Eric McCandless - Getty Images
Lil Romeo Percy Romeo Miller Jr., was on Dancing with the Stars season two. However, the rapper never competed because he suffered a basketball injury during early rehearsals, Orlando Sentinel reported. His father, Master P, danced in his place when the season began. Bob D'Amico - Getty Images
Jana Kramer Both the actress and her dance partner suffered injuries during their run on season 23. Jana started it off by pulling a muscle in her rib cage before the premiere, E! News reported. Her pro partner, Gleb Savchenko, had to sit out a few rehearsals due to a knee injury. He recovered with a knee brace and remained hopeful in social media posts. Eric McCandless - Getty Images
Pamela Anderson The Baywatch star competed on seasons 10 and 12 of DWTS, before hopping the pond to appear in the DWTS France ballroom. While practicing, she encountered a petite problem. Pamela shared on Instagram : I hurt my right calf muscle in rehearsal last night. We werent doing anything crazy just dancing. It felt like someone threw a baseball very hard at my lower leg- I screamed and turned around and no one was there. then realized it was my calf muscle that may have exploded? Adam Larkey - Getty Images
Jodie Sweetin The Fuller House star was rushed to the hospital during season 22 rehearsals. "Earlier today, Jodie Sweetin injured her left foot during rehearsals for Dancing with Stars," her rep shared in a statement with E! News . "She was taken by ambulance to a local hospital and she is awaiting her official diagnosis. She is in good spirits while she waits." Jodie ended up bruising a bone on the outside of her foot, but her ankle was stable enough to keep on dancing, she told E! News . She kept it wrapped and iced it as often as she could. Jodie scored perfect 10s on her last dance before she and her pro Keo Motsepe were eliminated. Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Nyle DiMarco The model ended up in the hospital on the way to his Mirrorball Trophy win in season 22. Nyle had an accident during rehearsal that required stitches, E! News reported. "Actually, it's kind of funny because it was one of our best rehearsals to date and it was a great day," Nyle told the publication. "And we wanted to do one last rundon't ever say that, don't ever say the last run because then I got elbowed in the eyebrow! Four stitches later, it healed beautifully though!" Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Candace Cameron-Bure The Full House and Fuller House star had an ankle injury that almost derailed her journey to the finale on season 18. Cameron shared a photo of her ankle wrapped in ice on Instagram. She got X-rays and was able to continue dancing. Her pro partner, Mark Ballas also hurt his shoulder close to the end of competition, per People . Mark was seriously injured during camera blocking. His shoulder popped out during a lift and he was taken by ambulance to the hospital where he was treated and released. Its unclear whether or not hell be able to perform on Mondays show. Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Ginger Zee The Today meteorologist suffered a pelvis injury and back spasms right before the season finale of DWTS season 22, People reported. Right now she cant dance at 100 percent and [troupe member] Jenna Johnson is standing in for her during camera blocking today, a source told the publication. She wont know until tomorrow if she can do the dances. Ginger is seeing the shows physical therapist and is resting so that hopefully she will be able to dance tomorrow night. Ginger was still able to perform with her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy. Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Amy Purdy The pro snowboarder was rushed to the hospital during a live show. Amy displaced her rib during her season 18 rumba with her pro partner Derek Hough. She shared health updates with her fans on Twitter : "So, Looks like I have a rib out of place and my muscles are in spasm. I am being very proactive in healing up so I can continue this journey." Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Danica McKellar The Wonder Years star broke a rib while rehearsing with her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy. Danica posted updates on Twitter: "So...I broke a rib in yesterday's #DWTS rehearsal. Trying my best to pull thru and could use your prayers!! #wanttokeepdancing." Danica did pull through and danced despite the injury through season 18. "It's sore, but as long as nobody bumps into it, I'm OK! I just had to keep going," she told E! News . "The show must go on!" Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Billy Dee Williams The legendary Star Wars actor had to bow out of the ballroom when chronic back pain flared up in season 18. "It's chronic, it's arthritic. I made a tough choice, but it was a choice I think I needed to make," he told E! News . Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Maria Menounos Partnered with Derek Hough for season 14, Maria proved her claim to a "high tolerance for pain." The Extra host continued dancing through a ripped intercostal muscle, broken ribs, and a stress fracture in her foot, per People . "Dance broken" became her motto and she said it gave her an edge on her competitors. Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Ralph Macchio During season 12, the original Karate Kid star encountered an injury early on. He ruptured a cyst on the back of his knee and still danced through the pain, per Daily Mail . Judge Carrie Ann Inaba shared, "I really admire you for getting out there." Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Evan Lysacek The Olympic skater broke two toes doing the jive in season 10, NBC Washington reported. That wasn't the end of his injuries, he also suffered a mild concussion while training. Evan continued dancing and touring with the Stars on Ice show through the pain. Kelsey McNeal - Getty Images
Jennifer Grey The Dirty Dancing actress barely missed a step en route to the Mirrorball Trophy. However, Jennifer ruptured a disc in her lower back the night before the season 11 finale, per CBS . Nobody puts baby in the corner, and that didn't hold her back from hoisting the trophy with pro partner Derek Hough. She later underwent surgery to remove the fragment following the competition. Adam Larkey - Getty Images
Kathy Ireland The former supermodel went surfing with her son prior to the season nine premiere, per NBC . The outing almost took her out of the competition before it began. The surf board hit her leg and split it open. The injury required stitches but it didn't keep her away from the ballroom. Adam Larkey - Getty Images
Misty May-Treanor The Olympic gold medalist and beach volleyball champ suffered a torn Achilles tendon while practicing the jive during season seven. She could no longer dance and was forced to withdraw from the competition, per People . She had surgery to repair her Achilles and appeared on the show in a leg cast and with crutches. Kelsey McNeal - Getty Images
Victoria Arlen The entire right side of Victoria's body went into spasm while rehearsing with her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy in season 25, People reported. This wasn't the worst Victoria had ever faced: An autoimmune disease and neurological condition left her in a vegetative state in childhood. Luckily, Victoria bounced back from her DWTS injury. I definitely didnt feel as strong as I felt in dress before the spasm, Victoria told co-host Tom Bergeron on camera. But kind of overcoming that getting out of that scared mindset really helped me kind of go out there. It wasnt as good as it could have been, but given the circumstances, Im very happy with it. Eric McCandless - Getty Images
Kim Zolciak-Biermann The Real Housewives of Atlanta star suffered a mini-stroke and was unable to continue competing on season 21, per People. She had been traveling each week between her home in Atlanta and Los Angeles for filming. Kim believed her hectic schedule caused the blood clot. I had my stroke at 37!! It can happen to anyone at any age!! she shared on Instagram When in doubt please always check it out!! Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Lindsey Stirling The violinist suffered a rib injury during season 25 rehearsals and went to the hospital. She danced through the pain, earning solid scores on a tough paso dobl the next day, per People . Shes doing better, her pro partner Mark Ballas told reporters. She wanted to be here tonight [to talk to press], but I told her she needed to go rest and put ice on her ribs Her health comes first. After resting up, Lindsey and Mark went on to place second. Eric McCandless - Getty Images
Terra Jole The Little Women: LA star danced through an injury on season 23. Terra had existing hernias and competed wearing a back brace to protect against further damage, per People . Im still pushing myself to the very limit, she wrote in her blog for the publication. I know Ill pay for it later, but its worth it. Eric McCandless - Getty Images
Tamar Braxton The R&B singer was hospitalized during season 21 for what she thought was pneumonia. Then, after doctors discovered blood clots in her lungs, she had to withdraw from competition, People reported. She shared the news on her Instagram account: With a heavy heart I regret to inform you that my season of #dwts has to come to an end along with the rest of my tour dates with @musicbykem. Adam Taylor - Getty Images
Demarcus Ware Former NFL player DeMarcus Ware is familiar with hard hits, but without his pads the ballroom almost took him out. After one rehearsal, his right index finger bent in ways nature never intended. The former Superbowl champ shared a graphic video on Twitter of his finger injury but didn't let that halt his dancing career. Eric McCandless - Getty Images
Nancy McKeon During the New York City episode of season 27, the former Facts of Life star performed with a fractured foot, per USA Today. She injured her foot right before the show. Nancy experienced pain in her foot and had an MRI done to confirm the fracture on camera. David Livingston - Getty Images
