Overview

• On Tori Spelling’s misSPELLING podcast, Bristowe said she still deals with cracked ribs, a pulled muscle under her ribs, and tendonitis that flares when she wears heels.
• She maintained that winning the mirrorball was worth it and said she would compete again.
• She recalled an early ankle injury in 2020 that left her and producers unsure she could keep competing.
• Her advice to Spelling was to avoid getting hurt, reflecting frequent injuries during her season.
• The comments surface as Dancing With the Stars returns on September 16 for season 34, with coverage noting past injuries such as Marie Osmond fainting and pro Kym Johnson’s hospitalization.