'Vanderpump Rules' Star Ariana Madix Receives Physical Therapy for Foot Injury Amid 'DWTS' Training
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According to a report by Page Six, "Vanderpump Rules" star Ariana Madix has been undergoing physical therapy for a foot injury she sustained while participating in "Dancing With the Stars." Madix has been receiving treatment for her injury and has been seen wearing a foot wrap with an ice pack in a photo she posted on her Instagram Story.
The 38-year-old reality star had previously mentioned her injury in an interview with Entertainment Weekly on October 11, stating that she was "dealing with an injury" to her right foot. However, Madix did not disclose how or when she sustained the injury.
Viewers of "Dancing With the Stars" have noticed that Madix has been performing without heels in her last two performances alongside her dance partner, Pasha Pashkov. She wore bedazzled sneakers during her October 11 dance, leading fans to speculate about her injury. In response to a fan's inquiry on her Instagram, Madix clarified that her foot injury required a stiff sole, which is why she opted for sneakers instead of heels.
In her most recent performance on October 17, Madix performed barefoot for a contemporary dance routine. While it is common for modern dance to forego footwear, this decision may also have been influenced by her ongoing injury.
Representatives for Ariana Madix have not yet commented on the nature of her injury or when it occurred. However, Madix had hinted about foot issues as early as October 5, when she posted photos on Instagram showing her toes wrapped in bandages and referencing "Ninja turtle inspired blister protection."
Fans of the show can anticipate Madix's next performance on "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday, where they will see if she continues to wear orthopedically-friendly footwear. The popular dance competition airs on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+.