How Cheryl Burke Got Injured Before Dancing With The Stars

Dancing with the Stars' pro dancer Cheryl Burke had a major fall ahead of Week 7 of the competition's 29th season, causing fans to wonder what would happen if the 36-year-old wasn't well enough to dance. On Oct. 26, 2020, People reported that, in an exclusive clip, Cheryl can be seen "losing her footing during a rehearsal on Sunday, causing her head to slam against the ballroom floor." The outlet added that a medic was called to examine Cheryl and she was advised to take the rest of the day off. 

Naturally, DWTS fans were concerned about the pro dancer and her celebrity partner AJ McLean's fate for the remainder of the show. Was the fall minor or did Cheryl suffer a major injury? Also, how exactly did this mishap happen? Don't worry, we have the answers to all your burning questions! Keep reading to find out what's ahead for Cheryl and AJ.

Cheryl Burke, who is partnered with Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean on Season 29 of Dancing with the Stars, quickly let her fans know that she was okay after her dance rehearsal injury. She took to Instagram and Twitter to share a positive update to her followers, writing, "Yesterday, I took a hard fall while rehearsing for #VillainsNight. Even though AJ kills me at the end of this Tango, this wasn't part of the routine. It's one of those things that can happen in a split second. Thankfully, I have the best partner I could ask for that was there to pick me up off the ground." 

Luckily, it appears that DWTS fans can take a deep breath because Cheryl is doing okay despite her minor head injury. Of course, this isn't the first injury to occur during Season 29. Pro dancer Peta Murgatroyd pulled her neck on Oct. 12, 2020 and celebrity contestant Kaitlyn Bristowe also suffered a foot injury before her live performance on Sept. 22, 2020. Hopefully everyone else will make it through the rest of the season unscathed!