DANCING WITH THE STARS: Christie Brinkley Exits with Injury

DANCING WITH THE STARS has had a minor cast shakeup ahead of its Monday, September 16 season premiere: Christie Brinkley had to leave the series due to an injury; her daughter Sailor Brinkley-Cook will step in.

Here’s ABC’s official statement…

“While rehearsing for the premiere of DANCING WITH THE STARS, Christie Brinkley suffered injuries which required surgery to her wrist and arm. She is unable to continue her planned participation on the show. Keeping it all in the family, her daughter Sailor Brinkley-Cook, a Sports Illustrated model, has chosen to quickly step in with hours to learn the entire routine and will compete in her mother’s place for the remainder of the season. We wish Christie a full and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her in the audience, whenever possible, proudly supporting Sailor.”

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