Social media star Alix Earle hit a bump, quite literally, while preparing for the latest “Dancing With the Stars” live show. Just one day before the competition’s 20th Birthday Party episode, the influencer revealed she’d been injured during rehearsal with “The Bachelor” alum Joey Graziadei. Despite the mishap, Earle plans to take the stage with pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy, proving the show’s motto still rings true: the show must go on. This comes after last week’s knockout performance during Rock & Roll Hall of Fame night.
Alix Earle Injured During Rehearsal
“Dancing With the Stars” Season 34 contestant Alix Earle gave fans a scare after revealing she was injured during rehearsals for the show’s milestone 20th Birthday Party episode. While practicing for tomorrow’s live broadcast, Earle appeared in a TikTok video holding an ice pack to her face, shared by “The Bachelor” alum and Season 33 champion Joey Graziadei.
In the behind-the-scenes clip, Graziadei jokingly asks, “How’s your dance going?” as the camera pans to Earle wincing in pain. Though it’s unclear how the injury happened, the duo are set to perform together during the relay portion of the show. Earle and her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy are also expected to perform a Foxtrot to “Singin’ in the Rain” by Matthew Morrison.
Chmerkovskiy’s Reaction
Graziadei’s video quickly went viral, drawing reactions from fellow DWTS stars and fans alike. Val Chmerkovskiy playfully commented, “He with the opps,” while Graziadei’s fiancée, Kelsey Anderson, added, “Poor Alix.” Graziadei responded with humor, writing, “I’m the WORST,” while Earle joked, “We added too much sauce.”
Fans flooded the comments section with supportive and amused messages, noticing details like what appeared to be Earle’s makeup smeared on Graziadei’s shirt. “Is that her nose print on your TEE SHIRT at center mass?!?” one fan asked, while another wrote, “First Dylan, now Alix,” referencing Dylan Efron’s earlier injury this season. unexpected but lighthearted peek into the physical intensity of “Dancing With the Stars” rehearsals, where even the smallest missteps can lead to real bruises.
Fans Hope for a Smooth Performance
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the exact nature of Earle’s injury, sources close to the show indicate she plans to perform as scheduled. Her resilience and humor in handling the situation have earned her even more fan support ahead of the live taping.
Earle’s partnership with Val Chmerkovskiy has been one of the season’s highlights, balancing her social media charm with his professional polish. As the 20th Birthday Party episode approaches, fans are eager to see how the pair bounce back — and whether the incident will be addressed during the broadcast.
“Dancing With the Stars” airs Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on ABC and streams live on Disney+.
