@usanewsdesk99: New ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Pro Forced to Sit Out of Disney Night “Dancing With the Stars” will be missing a familiar face during its highly anticipated Disney Night. New pro dancer Adele Zaikman just announced she is stepping away from the ballroom after falling ill. In a message to fans, Zaikman wrote, “I’m sadly feeling unwell and won’t be performing in the opening number.” She promised to focus on taking care of herself and said she would be cheering everyone on from home. While Zaikman and her celebrity partner, Conner Leavitt, were eliminated during the season premiere, her absence will still be felt. Even after being eliminated from the competition, the professional dancers continue to perform in the show’s massive opening spectacles and step in as backup dancers for the other routines. This is a tough break for the Israeli-Ukrainian dancer, who had a highly unusual journey to the hit television series. Instead of being scouted behind the scenes, Zaikman had to fight for her spot on national television. She earned her place on the main cast by winning the intense summer spinoff series, “Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro.” Fans are now wishing her a speedy recovery as the remaining cast members battle it out on the dance floor. Who are you rooting for to win this season? #dancingwiththestars #dwts #adelezaikman #disneynight #realitytv

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Monday 02 November 2026 23:39:37 GMT