Overview
- The season 29 champion said she continues to deal with cracked ribs, a pulled muscle under her ribs and tendonitis that flares when she wears heels.
- Bristowe called the experience “worth the injuries” and said she would do the show again despite ongoing pain.
- She recalled sustaining an ankle injury early in the 2020 competition that briefly put her participation in doubt.
- Asked what advice she would have given Spelling before competing, Bristowe replied that her focus was trying not to get injured.
- Bristowe cited a conversation with prior winner Hannah Brown about not fully preparing newcomers for the physical toll, as outlets also noted DWTS’ past injury incidents and the show’s Sept. 16 season 34 premiere.