Former “Boy Meets World” Danielle Fishel is enjoying her “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34 journey, and she’s been showing off her dancing skills, but she’s also been struggling with an injury, which she discussed on the One Hit Wonders Night.
Danielle Fishel Faces Injury Ahead of DWTS Performance
The actress was in pain when she performed a cha cha routine alongside professional dancer Pasha Pashkov. The pair chose the song “Rhythm of the Night” by Corona for their performance. In a pre-performance interview, Fishel discussed the music and its meaning.
“My mom was driving me to work every day and we would just belt this song at the top of our lungs,” she said, People reports. “Every time I hear that song, I think of my whole life changing.”
Fishel also revealed that she was struggling with a hamstring injury that had torn during practice. She had a deep tissue massage, which “broke every blood vessel” in the back of her leg, but said she was “pushing through the pain.”
After their performance, which judges Bruno Tonioli, Derek Hough, and Carrie Ann Inaba scored 19/30, she was asked by co-host Julianne Hough about her pain. Fishel replied, “Adrenaline is pumping, and thank god for body makeup.”
Fans Show Their Support
Photos from Fishel and Pashkov’s routine were shared on the official “Dancing with the Stars” Instagram account on September 23. It shows highlights from their cha-cha performance, and the pair wearing stunning pink outfits. “Danielle and Pasha’s Cha Cha brought the rhythm to #OneHitWondersNight #DWTS,” the caption reads.
Pashkov reacted to the post, writing, “SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU @daniellefishel.”
They also received support from fans and celebrities, many of whom commented on how incredible Fishel looks in pink. “I can tell she’s in pain. Ugh I wish she had time to bounce back. She did so good though!! I have had that pain before and it’s really hard to push through!” a fan shared.
“You are BEAUTIFUL Danielle you are a fantastic dancer and I can’t wait to KEEP voting for you! QUEEN,” another person shared.
Ahead of Fishel’s performance, she also shared her thoughts on Week 2 in a video posted on Instagram on September 23. “Cannot wait to dance the Cha Cha for you all tonight with @pashapashkov!” she wrote, before encouraging fans to vote. She ended her message by sending love to fans. “We love you all and I am preemptively sad (and scared) that we have to say goodbye to two people tonight,” she wrote.
