Overview
- Fishel said a teacher called after her son claimed at school that his dad was fired and his mom had died, which she clarified was untrue.
- She explained that her Dancing with the Stars schedule reduced her day-to-day presence with her children and disrupted their routines.
- After she picked him up, her son tearfully asked her to quit the show; she declined, citing love for the job, its short duration, and her commitment.
- Her son later apologized during a calm moment at home, and Fishel emphasized that they are continuing to process the situation together.
- Fishel, who performed through a hamstring injury and has previously discussed a 2024 cancer diagnosis, was eliminated from DWTS on November 4 after eight weeks.