They call it the Dancing with the Stars curse. Each season, celebrities suffer painful injuries while giving it their all during rehearsals. In case the unfortunate curse continues, we're keeping track of season nine's Dancing with the Stars injuries here. Stay tuned!
Tom Delay: Stress Fractures in Both Feet
October 6, 2009: In week three, Tom Delay's pre-stress fracture became stress fractures in both feet! The determined politician performed despite his injuries -- then quit the show the following day. "If you can't practice, you'll make a fool out of yourself out there," he said.
Tom Delay: Pre-Stress Fracture
September 15, 2009: Former House majority leader Tom Delay reported on Twitter that he hurt his foot during rehearsals with partner Cheryl Burke. "Old age is catching up to me," he wrote. "May have a stress fracture in my foot. No worries, it’ll take more than that to keep me off the dance floor.” Later, Delay tweeted an update on his condition. "“No stress fracture. It’s a pre-stress fracture. I live for another day.”
