Pamela Sitt,
Mar 05, 2009
Singer Jewel and Access Hollywood host Nancy O'Dell have dropped out of Dancing With the Stars. At this rate, it's shaping up to be the most ... shocking ... season ... ever!
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Both women were injured during rehearsals for the show, which returns to ABC on March 9. Jewel, who took a break from the cha-cha last week because of tendonitis in her knees, has been diagnosed with a fractured tibia in both legs. O'Dell has a torn meniscus, according to a statement from network.
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Both women will make an appearance on the season premiere of the show to address their injuries. O'Dell had been paired with professional dancer Tony Dovolani, and Jewel with newcomer Dmitry Chaplin.
Jewel's husband, Ty Murray, remains in the competition.
Meanwhile, rumors persist that former Girls Next Door star Holly Madison will be a last-minute addition to Dancing With the Stars. E! reports that Madison's ex, Hugh Hefner, confirmed that she will be joining the cast.
As for the second slot, how about bringing back Kim Kardashian?
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