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The show must go on.
Jen Affleck has been battling an illness ahead of “Dedication Night” on “Dancing With the Stars.”
The “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star’s husband, Zac Affleck, revealed the news on social media, asking fans to “pray” for his wife as she gears up to perform Tuesday night.
“This week she has been so sick. She hasn’t been able to practice, and has been stuck in bed most of the week🤒🥲,” he wrote in a TikTok post, which also featured photos of the reality TV star.
Jen and her pro partner, Eras Tour dancer Jan Ravnik, are expected to perform a Viennese Waltz to “Rescue” by Lauren Daigle during Tuesday’s “Dedication Night.”
Zac explained that Jen is planning to dedicate the routine to her mother, Maria, along with their children and “just all the mothers!”
“Anyone who know[s] Jen knows how amazing of a Mom she is ❤️🥺,” he gushed.
Fortunately, Jen’s mom is in town visiting Los Angeles this week. She’s been able to make Jen homemade meals and help take care of her as she works up the strength to continue in the competition.
“Jen would never ask but she really needs all the help and prayers she can get!” Zac shared.
Zac encouraged supporters to leave a comment or DM so he could print them out and “decorate Jen’s trailer” with the healing words ahead of the show.
“I want your kind comments to be a surprise!” he added. “Thank you for all the love and support for Jen.”
Fans flocked to the comments section of Zac’s post to send in their well-wishes and inspiring messages.
“We love you Jen!! Hoping you feel better soon, you always bring a smile on the dance floor and your smile makes everyone else smile!! 🙏🏼,” one person wrote.
“I love jen so much!! i really hope she gets better! she has such a big heart and she deserves the best! praying for her!” a second person said.
“I’ve said this so many times, but Jen saved my life. I was going through the hardest time of my life while this show played in the hospital. You are so strong, moving and important to me. Please keep fighting ❤,” a fan said, prompting Zac to reply, “Wow thank you … I can’t wait for her to read this Tuesday.”
Zac’s supportive post came shortly after Jen shared photos of herself receiving an IV drip.
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“Couldn’t practice as much this week. With lots of rest and help from Zac and my family, we still pulled something off,” she wrote. “Ironic that my song is ‘Rescue.’ This week tested me in ways I never imagined.”
She confirmed that she was not sick with COVID-19, but did not clarify what illness she was battling.
The mom of three began competing on the dance competition series just two months postpartum after she and Zac welcomed their newest member of the family, daughter Penelope.
They also share daughter Nora, 3, and son Lucas, 2.
Jen shared in an exclusive interview with Page Six last month that jumping into the series after giving birth to baby No. 3 has been “a lot.”
“I am working out half the day [and] coming home exhausted, but I’ve got three babies to take care of,” she told us. “I’ve gotta cook, clean and do all the normal things you do as a mom. But that’s how you know I’m a mom. Us moms, we just do it.”
“Dancing With the Stars” airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+, with new episodes available for streaming on Hulu the following day.
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