Dancing is tough. And the professionals on Dancing With The Stars are athletes, and athletes suffer injuries.

Injuries that can be particularly tough on their celebrity counterparts.

And so we arrive at model/influencer Alix Earle, who took to social media to explain that she had suffered some injuries while training for Dancing With The Stars, ahead of it’s second “One Hit Wonders” show that will send two couples home.

“I don’t think I can walk” she said in a TikTok video. “I’m signing myself up for stuff I have yet to do. There are some tricks and things that I can’t do but I’m like ‘I’ll do it. I’ll work and get it by next Tuesday. I’m starting to doubt myself a little bit. I think I’m trying but I think I’m breaking my knees.”

Earle did fine enough during the season premiere, performing to “Circus” by Britney Spears. She looked the part in the dress but many observers said she was too stiff.

If she’s suffering injuries tonight, that will put her under the microscope. It could either work for her or against her.

Her organic fans and casual viewers may give her a pass and be more forgiving of a performance she’s giving while in pain.

Viewers rooting for other celebrities and critics may say that there is no reason to keep her on the broadcast if she’s injured. And may even lobby for her to drop out of the competition instead of eliminating another star.

Celebrities rumored to be on the chopping block tonight include Andy Richter, Baron Davis, and Corey Feldman.

You can watch the Earle TikTok below..

@alixearle

Week 2 is not going as smoothly for big al hahaha

♬ original sound – Alix Earle

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