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Jen Affleck Dances Through Illness on DWTS Dedication Night, Scores 29

Fan messages plus family care helped the new mother return after a sick week.

Overview

  • The official Dancing With the Stars account shared Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik’s Viennese Waltz and reported a combined score of 29 out of 40.
  • Affleck said she was bedridden for much of the week, missed rehearsals, tested negative for COVID-19, and received an IV while preparing to perform.
  • Husband Zac Affleck asked followers to send prayers and supportive notes, which he printed to decorate her trailer before the live show.
  • Her mother, Maria, traveled to Los Angeles, joined rehearsals during Dedication Week, and the routine was dedicated to her, Affleck’s children, and mothers everywhere.
  • Speaking after the performance, Affleck reflected on sharing the stage with her mom and said she plans to return next week for the show’s Wicked-themed episode.