Jen Affleck is gearing up to make her appearance on Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday, October 14, even though she has been sidelined with an illness that kept her from rehearsals. Her husband, Zac Affleck, reached out to fans through social media, asking for their support and “prayers” as Jen battles her sickness.
The evening’s performance holds special significance for Jen, as she plans to dedicate her dance to her mother. Although the cast of Dancing with the Stars has been hard at work preparing for Dedication Night, Jen’s recent health issues have limited her participation. Zac shared an emotional TikTok on Sunday, stating that Jen has been bedridden and unable to practice throughout the week. He expressed gratitude for her mother, who has been by Jen’s side, providing care during her recovery.
In his heartfelt message, Zac emphasized Jen’s humility, stating, “Jen would never ask, but she really needs all the help and prayers she can get.” He encouraged fans to send supportive messages so that he could surprise Jen by decorating her DWTS trailer with their kind words.
As the live show approaches, Zac provided an update to fans, expressing appreciation for their thoughts and assuring them that it would mean a lot to his wife. He promised to share a video of Jen reading some of the messages later that day.
Despite her illness, Jen took to her Instagram Stories on Monday to reassure her followers that she is doing okay and has tested negative for COVID-19. She also expressed her gratitude to her dance partner, Jan Ravnick, for his understanding during this challenging time. In a separate post, she shared her sentiments about the upcoming performance, stating, “It’s dedication night so I’m dedicating tonight to my mom and all the moms around the world.”
Jen reflected on her experiences of motherhood and the sacrifices that moms make, noting, “Moms often suffer in silence yet always show up without recognition. So tonight, I hope every mom gets the recognition she deserves.” With a strong message of love and appreciation, Jen’s performance aims to honor not only her mother but mothers everywhere who selflessly provide for their families.