‘DWTS’ Judge Carrie Ann Inaba Has a Fractured Rib
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Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba recently took to Instagram to share that she had a fractured rib. The star had previously shared on Instagram stories that she hurt herself. Surprisingly, it wasn’t even from dancing.
Carrie Ann Inaba Shares That She Has a Fractured Rib
On Monday, Inaba posted on Instagram stories that she “was building furniture last night and I heard my rib pop.” She added, “Lesson learned: My rib cage is not a vice. And is not stronger than wood.”
She later shared a video to her feed updating fans on the situation after visiting urgent care. Inaba rested on her bed with her dogs around her as she shared that she has a fractured rib. As she said, “So that’s my day. How’s your day going?”
Inaba laughed, which clearly hurt her rib. She went on to explain that “if you have a broken rib or a fractured rib, you still want to take deep breaths despite how uncomfortable it is, because you don’t want to get pneumonia.”
She also advised fans not to “use your chest as a brace to make furniture.” In the caption of her post, Inaba thanked the urgent care, writing, “I appreciate you. Thanks for getting my X-rays done so quickly.”
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Inaba’s Co-Stars Sent Her Well Wishes
Several Dancing with the Stars celebrities and pros commented on Inaba’s post about her fractured rib. That includes Daniella Karagach, who wrote, “Ohhh mannn. Hope you heal up quick!!!” Season 31 celebrity Sam Campion wrote, “Oh no!! Heal and take care.”
Fellow Season 31 contestant Shangela also commented, writing, “So sorry to hear. Take care of urself beautiful Carrie Ann! Sending some healing thoughts ur way.” Season 29 contestant Chrishell Stause wrote, “Oh noooo-hope it heals fast.”
On Instagram stories, Inaba said that the fractured rib was “a gift,” because it was making her “sit down and write.”
