This archive report was first published on 14 October 2019.
On October 14, 2019, Ray Lewis, a former NFL player, revealed on Dancing With the Stars that he had to bow out of the competition due to a serious foot injury.
According to Lewis, the injury was a result of the tough dancing rehearsals, which had resurfaced an old foot injury he sustained in a game in 2010.
“This is probably one of the hardest decisions of my life," Lewis shared on air about his decision to quit the show. "But right now, I gotta make sure that I don’t damage something enough to where I can’t walk.”
Despite enjoying the dancing part of the competition, Lewis found the behind-the-scenes process painful and bothersome.
