Dancing With the Stars professional Emma Slater has revealed a painful injury she suffered while preparing for the new season.
The 37-year-old dancer shared the unusual injury on Instagram on September 18, showing fans that her entire toenail had come off during rehearsals.
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Slater, who joined Dancing With the Stars in 2012, revealed the injury while practicing with her Season 35 celebrity partner, Jackson Olson of the Savannah Bananas.
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In the video, she explained that the damaged nail was real and had become so loose that she had to remove it.
Slater joked about the experience while warning fans about the physical demands of competing on the dance show.
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Fans quickly responded to Slater’s post, with some joking about whether she would need a fake toenail.
Others sympathized with the dancer and joked that the injury was simply part of the demanding life of a professional performer.
Despite the painful setback, Slater continues preparing for her upcoming routines with Olson as the new season gets underway.