Selma Blair Gets Emotional Over 'DWTS' Exit: 'Silver Linings in Every Disappointment' (Exclusive)
18.10.2022 - 06:49
/ etonline.com
Selma Blair couldn't hold back the tears after bidding farewell to . ET's Denny Directo spoke to Blair and her dance partner, Sasha Farber after Monday night's emotional episode, where she shared what she will miss most about the show.«That's why I cry, I mean, I'm not crying about Mirrorball. I have so much better than a Mirrorball here,» Blair said through her tears.
«I'm crying because I will truly miss this. I will miss loving them. I love these dancers.
I love these celebrities. I love Sasha. I love our rehearsal room.»She continued, «It's a lot of love, and to walk away, and to have to let the love continue without you, it's like, 'Ugh.'»Blair announced her exit from the show during Monday's episode due to health concerns amid her battle with multiple sclerosis, a nerve disorder that disrupts the connection between the brain and body.«So, I've been monitored… I had MRIs and the results came back, and it all adds up to, I can't go on with the competition,» Blair told Farber ahead of their dance number.
«I've pushed as far as I could. With a chronic illness, you do have special considerations, and my body has taken a hit. It's way too much for the safety of my bones.
I could do extensive damage that I, of course, do not want.»«I really want to have one last beautiful dance with you, and bow out,» she continued. «So, this is a dance for everyone that has tried and hoped they could do more, but also, the power in realizing it's time to walk away. I am so, so grateful to be able to do one last gentle dance.»And dance she did! The 50-year-old actress and Farber ended their run on the show with a Waltz set to «What the World Needs Now Is Love» by Andra Day.