Misty May-Treanor Off 'DWTS' and Headed to Surgery

Misty May-Treanor Injured and Off 'DWTS'
Week three of the hit ABC dance show found only nine contestants competing after Olympic volleyball champ Misty May-Treanor suffered a dramatic injury to her Achilles tendon, forcing her to drop out of the competition.

Misty announced she will be having surgery this weekend, and will have to rest for about six months while healing.

Coming out on crutches and bandages at the end of the show, Misty explained that she "heard a pop during the Lindy Hop" during her Friday rehearsal. "I felt like I got hit in the back with a baseball bat," she said, adding, "I ruptured my Achilles tendon."

However, Misty ensured, "I am out, but I am not out for cheering the competitors." The athlete said she is going into surgery tomorrow and will be on the sidelines for some time.

Check back on TheInsider.com to see our candid interview with Misty!

Published 10/7/08 by the Insider

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  • I did not watch the last of this week's DWTS It is "dancing" and not a comedy show. Is Cloris Leachman still on? She's a wonderful actress and commedienne, but please get back to the beautiful dancing and dancers. jaz
    Anonymous 10/24/08 Reply
  • I am sad to see Misty go, but hope that this doesn't effect her volleyball career. She is such a gifted athlete and really was bringing it to the table in the competition. When they showed her MRI, it pained me to see the problem. She might have...
    Anonymous 10/7/08 Reply
  • huh why is short?
    RuchiS 10/7/08 Reply
  • oh no
    JenniferL11 10/7/08 Reply