Photo: Daniella Karagach/instagram
Daniella Karagach’s time on theDancing with the Starstour has come to an end.
On Instagram Thursday, the 29-year-old pro dancerposted a photoof herself sitting in a wheelchair as her husband, fellow dancer Pasha Pashkov, stood beside her. Karagach’s left foot was wrapped in a cast and she held crutches in her right hand.
“Well, this was definitely not the way I thought tour would end but I’m grateful for the time I had,” she wrote in the post.
“This was truly a special experience for me and I’ve had the best time being a part of this immensely talented cast. I love my @dancingabc fam so much and I know you guys will keep kicking ass!! 🥺💜,” she continued. “To the fans and friends, I love you. Thank you for your love, kindness and always showing 100% of your support for us. This @dwtstourofficial would be nothing without you all.”
Later, on her Instagram Story, Karagach revealed that she had broken her ankle after doing a scissor kick and landing wrong during their second-to-last number on stage.
The pro dancer said, “I’ve never experienced pain like that in my life and I just knew it wasn’t good,” and added that the “excruciating” injury likely occurred because her body is “very fatigued at this point.” She is now in a boot, awaiting an MRI to confirm she won’t need surgery on her ankle.
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Karagach joinedDWTSin 2019 during its 28th season as a troupe member performing in group numbers. She was elevated to pro-status the following season, during which she was partnered with rapperNelly.
Though Karagach and Nelly, 47, ended the competition in third place, she wound up nabbing her first mirrorball championship in season 30 last year while partnered with NBA playerIman Shumpert. The duo made history with the victory as Shumpert became the first basketball player to ever reach the series finale and win.
After the show’s 30th season wrapped in November 2021, several of the series' pro dancers and some of its past contestants hit the road forDancing with the Stars Live Tour. The tour kicked off in early January and is slated to run through March 27.
Shumpert, 31, as well asKaitlyn Bristowe,Amanda KlootsandJimmie Allen, have all joined the tour as guest stars at different points.
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Amid Karagach’s injury news, Shumpert shared her post to his Instagram Story alongside a brown heart emoji and a bitmoji praying.
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Karagach isn’t the only pro who has had to step away from the tour this year.Artem Chigvintsevalso took time away beginning on Jan. 20 after becomingill with pneumonia. Heannounced his returna month later.
source: people.com
