Pro dancer Jenna Johnson has revealed that she sustained a broken nose during rehearsals for the popular television series, **Dancing with the Stars**. Despite the injury, Johnson and her celebrity partner, Harry Shum Jr., are set to perform during the show’s forthcoming live episode on 10th November.
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In a candid Instagram video shared just hours before the performance, Johnson disclosed the details of her injury. “Alright, you guys,” she began, while tilting her head to reveal her bruised nose. “So, last night I definitely broke my nose during camera blocking.” She pointed out the swelling on the right side of her face, humorously adding, “If my nose looks four times its size, that’s why.” Showcasing her typical optimistic spirit, Johnson concluded the video with a thumbs-up and a light-hearted caption: “Salsa: 1, Jenna’s Nose: 0. Happy Show Day.”
The incident has garnered support from friends and family alike. Jenna’s husband, Val Chmerkovskiy, expressed his admiration through a comment on her post, stating, “1 of 1 ❤️Still a baddie.” Additionally, support came from Shelby Rabara, the wife of Shum Jr., who commended Johnson’s resilience, declaring, “MY QUEEN! you betta look so FIERCE with a broken nose! And I know you and @harryshumjr are gonna kill that SALSA without a doubt because you both are BADD ASSES!”
In a follow-up post, Johnson shared a glimpse of herself getting her makeup done at the **Dancing with the Stars** studio, illustrating her commitment to maintain her performance despite the setback. For the upcoming episode, the duo is scheduled to showcase their salsa routine to a unique rendition of “Die with a Smile,” a collaboration featuring vocals from both Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, famously performed during the Super Bowl.
Last week, Johnson and Shum secured immunity from the dreaded dance-offs, having achieved the highest accumulated points throughout the competition. Consequently, they will have a reprieve from participating in the second round of dance-offs during this week’s episode, allowing them to focus solely on their performance.
The live episode will see several other couples engaging in competitive dance-offs, where they will perform the same dance style to Grammy-nominated tracks by renowned artists such as Brandy and Monica, Maren Morris, and Sheryl Crow. Among the couples competing are notable names like Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach versus Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov, as well as Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy against Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik.
The structure of this week’s competition involves each pairing facing off with a shared dance style, adding an extra layer of intensity as they compete for bonus points, which will be added to their judges’ scores. With Jones and Shum already enjoying a strong position in the competition, their performance amidst Johnson’s injury will be closely watched by fans and critics alike.
**Dancing with the Stars** airs live every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available to stream the following day on Hulu. As the show continues to grow in popularity, Johnson’s resilience in the face of injury adds yet another layer of intrigue to the ongoing season. The anticipation builds as audiences prepare to witness their performance, hoping for a display of both prowess and determination.
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