Ariana Madix is down, but she’s far from out.
Further information, including whether it’s a muscle tear or merely a strain, has not been shared.
But the judge dismissed the criticism once Madix explained the ailment that she is dealing with.

Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov on ‘Dancing With the Stars’.Disney+/ ABC
“You have everything you need for the finale,” Inaba told Madix.
Their scores placed them squarely in the middle of the standings.
In their second round, they delivered a foxtrot to “Trampoline” by Shaed & Zayn.

Pasha Pashkov and Ariana Madix on ‘Dancing With the Stars’.Disney+/ ABC
This isn’t the first injury Madix has struggled with this season.
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