Dancing With the Stars fan favorite Maura Higgins just had to combat rumors that the show is fixed in her favor. Now, she is dealing with a massive setback, but what happened, and what caused her to fall to the floor in the latest episode? Keep reading for more details on how she is doing now.
Maura Higgins Falls To The Floor
Since Season 35 of DWTS began, Maura Higgins has been working her tail off. Fans have been so impressed by her and her partner, Mark Ballas. The judges have loved what they bring to the dance floor every week, although they can make some improvements. Regardless, some feel that the show is rigged for Maura to win, although that is not the case. She has been pushing through, but this week, her body gave out. Maura ended up falling to the ground during rehearsals.
It turns out that she had been having horrid neck pains, but did not do much about it. Finally, the pain was far too much, as seen in her rehearsal package. Maura was shown hurting and holding her neck, and then she fell to the floor. That was when medical intervention arrived, and she explained to the camera:
“I’ve been having this like twinge in the left side of my neck.”
She noted that she believed it was not getting better but was fearful that it might happen during the show. Moreover, Maura was scared that it could hurt the performance and the scores. However, she and Mark were not derailed when it came to their live dance. Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Derek Hough gave them an 8. However, guest judge Joe Buck gave Mark Ballas and Maura Higgins a 9.
An Update
DWTS co-host Julianne Hough asked Maura Higgins how she was faring after she danced, and she had a very positive update. It seemed like she was doing all she could to feel better, and that was great to hear. Sadly, Maura realized that this was an ailment she would be forced to deal with for the foreseeable future:
“My neck is – you know, it’s been playing up for weeks and it just seems to be getting worse, but good on Gina; [she] took a look at me. Her and her magic hands. But yeah, I’m just trying to do my stretches and trying to take care of it, but yeah, it’s just something that I’m gonna have to deal with.”
Viewers loved Maura’s tango and gave her high praise after she and Mark danced on Super Bowl night. It was as if there was nothing wrong with her:
- Maura did so well!! I’m proud of her
- Maura and Mark’s Tango was amazing. Mark Ballas is one of the best Choreographers.
- She looks so effortlessly on dances that’s needs a frame and sharpness, can’t wait to see cha cha or quickste
- maura and mark always making us truly appreciate REAL BALLROOM DANCE, no flairs just pure talent fr!
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