Derek Hough may not be able to continue competing on Dancing with the Stars this season.
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Fans' hearts might be breaking around the world, as Hough sustains injuries that may prohibit him from dancing on the show with his Olympic gymnast partner Nastia Liukin going forward.
Hough was taken to the emergency room on Monday night after getting hurt while rehearsing with former contestant Maria Menounos for Dancing with the Stars' upcoming tenth-anniversary special, according to E! News.
"Derek Hough suffered injuries to his right foot and left ankle," the five-time DWTS champion's representative told People. "He has been diagnosed with a broken toe on his right foot and sprains to his left ankle on both the inside and outside aspects and a bone bruise on the same ankle. Derek will remain in Los Angeles this week to rehab his injuries."
"While it remains unclear at this time if Derek will be able to perform on the April 27 episode," the representative continued, "his partner Nastia Liukin will train in Los Angeles this week with pro-dancer Sasha Farber to prepare for the live show."
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Hough, 29, has been balancing Dancing with the Stars in LA with his role in the New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. While Farber will be rehearsing with Liukin, Hough's understudy will reportedly be filling in for him in New York for the time being.
Hough's injury prevented him from participating in the tenth-anniversary special that was taped Tuesday and will air April 28 on ABC, according to People.
Menounos revealed Hough hurt his foot by smashing it into a piece of equipment and then falling down the stairs. Hough reportedly rolled his ankle when he took the spill and Menounos helped as much as possible before his best friend Mark Ballas took over and brought him to the hospital.
Dancing with the Stars airs Monday nights from 8-10PM ET/PT on ABC. The results show will also be returning starting next week.
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