What Happened To Selma Blair? Actress Exit From Dwts Due To Health Concerns
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Selma Blair announced that she was withdrawing from Dancing With The Stars due to ongoing health concerns before she went on to perform for the last time in the latest episode.
Here is everything you need to know.
Selma Blair addresses her departure from DWTS
Selma Blair broke the news about her health issues to her pro partner Sasha Farber in a prerecorded packaged clip.
The 50-year-old actress reveals that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis since 2018.
She stated, ‘I had these MRIs and the results came back and it just all adds up. I can’t go on with the competition.’
Moreover, the Cruel Intentions star continues, ‘With a chronic illness, you do have special considerations and my body is definitely taking a hit. It’s way too much for the safety of my bones.’
However, Farber responded with, ‘My main worry is your health.’
The duo then went on to waltz to Andra Day’s What The World Needs Now Is Love for their Most Memorable Year night.
In addition, Blair opened up about her battle with the disease while talking with Page Six following her performance.
She said, ‘This was a really emotional night for me. Because it was filled with so much love for me and my love for everyone here is really, really, really returned.’
Blair noted, ‘I learned that I could do things that I didn’t even think I wanted to do anymore. I learned that with passion and [hope] that you could feel as beautiful as the people that you’re watching. That it can be inspiring.’
Fans react to Selma Blair’s final performance on DWTS
Many fans took to social media to share their feelings over the last performance of Selma Blair on Dancing With The Stars.
Additionally, they showered her with love and support while calling her a ‘hero’ for performing despite her health condition.
A fan wrote, ‘I respect the HELL out of Selma. Anyone living through a chronic illness is a hero.’
Another chimed in saying, ‘First perfect score of the season, and she deserved it. All the love for Selma.’
Meanwhile, someone else mentioned, ‘You can tell the impact Selma has had on the rest of the contestants. Not a dry eye in the house.’
A different user added, ‘Selma is exemplary. A class act. She will be sorely missed from the competition.’
