Elaine Hendrix was hospitalized due to a rib injury sustained during a rehearsal for Dancing with the Stars, which caused her to miss the Halloween Night live show on October 28, 2025. She later posted that she hurt her ribs, was taken to the hospital, and expected to recover enough to return to the competition the following week. Doctors advised rest, and her pro partner Alan Bersten publicly thanked fans for their support while Elaine focused on healing.