‘DWTS’: Selma Blair Admits To Fainting Ahead Of Rehearsals

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Dancing With The Stars fans were delighted to learn that actress Selma Blair would join the cast of Season 31. She’s been struggling with MS for a few years now but isn’t about to let that stop her from achieving her dreams. And right now, Selma just really wants to compete in the ballroom.

Fans that follow her online notice that her service dog Scout comes with her wherever she goes. When Selma’s MS acts up and causes medical issues, Scout can help. Based on recent interviews, it seems like Scout definitely came in handy this week in the rehearsal room. Keep reading to find out what exactly went down.

Selma Blair confirms she faints “a lot” due to her diagnosis

ET managed to catch up with Sasha and Selma this week to talk about their week three routine. Selma introduced her service dog to the reporters and explained how Scout assists her. He helps with many tasks, including protecting the actress when she suffers a fainting spell.

Sasha told the publication that Selma actually texted him and said she passed out earlier in the day but still planned to come to rehearsals. The dancer asked her to stay home and rest, but Selma refused. She made it into rehearsals and managed to go for a total of five hours.

Selma Blair from Instagram
Selma Blair/Instagram

“The thing is, I pass out a lot,” the actress said in the interview. “It’s part of the reason I have Scout and it doesn’t mean I lose consciousness [or] it’s a whole ambulance experience, it’s something that I lose my vision, gravity pulls me down and I’m very disoriented and gone for a spell. He’s kind of there to also catch me, you know, make the ground a little closer with his back.”

So far, Selma hasn’t had any fainting spells in the middle of her live performances. In fact, she and Sasha managed to impress the judges and audience members for two weeks in a row. Viewers are really excited to see what they pull off for week three.

The actress sustained a huge bruise one day in rehearsals

Although their routines are always flawless, it seems like Sasha and Selma receive a lot of battle wounds in the rehearsal room. Last week, Sasha uploaded a video revealing that a massive bruise popped up on Selma’s leg. It looked painful, but it didn’t seem to bother her by the time they performed their routine on TV.


Sasha Farber and Selma Blair and Selma's family, Instagram
Sasha Farber & Selma Blair/Instagram

Sasha and Selma will perform for fans on Dancing With The Stars tonight. Tune in and see their James Bond-themed routine. They will perform the Rumba to “For Your Eyes Only” by Sheena Easton. If you want them to stick around for another week, don’t forget to vote! There can only be one winner at the end of the season and they really want to take home the Mirrorball Trophy.

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