Alfonso Ribeiro from Dancing With the Stars is currently nursing injuries after appearing at Disney World in Orlando, Florida for a performance. The 53-year-old was with Julianne Hough filming holiday specials ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day when the accident happened, leaving Alfonso in pain.
A clip from TMZ showed the TV personality with his arm around Hough and someone else while limping on his left leg. Sources say he was put in a wheelchair, and the crowd cheered as he was taken away for treatment.
How did Alfonso Ribeiro get injured at Disney World?
Reports say Alfonso mistakenly stepped on a trolley trail mid-performance, leading to a painful strain on his ankle. A witness mentioned that the show host winced in pain and puked in a nearby trashcan, while another clarified that the injury was minor.
Those present could not confirm if Alfonso returned to the set after, but the show was already taped before the accident and will air on ABC during the holidays. Videos of Alfonso and Hough’s performance made it to social media, as fans present at the Magic Kingdom Park recorded snippets of the taping.
@ashleytravels715 This was so fun to be apart of. Check it out Christmas Day on Disney+, ABC, and Hulu!! #abcholidayspecial #juliannehough #alfonsoribeiro #disneyworld #magickingdom #christmas #disney ♬ original sound – Ashley S
Fans anticipate the holiday special featuring Alfonso Ribeiro
Snippets from TikTok showed Alfonso dancing alongside Hough and other performers on Main Street USA. He wore a blue shirt over khaki-colored pants and a pair of sneakers, while Hough wore a bejeweled gold outfit and matching knee-high boots.
Another clip showed Alfonso and Hough in new costumes, the former in a blue suit, and the latter wearing a turtleneck long-sleeved red dress. Fans could not hold back their excitement as they took to the comments to gush about the duo’s energetic performance. “Alfonso doing this at 53 tho when I’m out of breath walking upstairs at 31,” someone joked, while another was shocked at Alfonso’s age.