In a twist that could affect her match at WrestleMania this Sunday, New York Post’s Page Six is reporting that Maria Menounos suffered a broken rib during training for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
Maria and partner Derek Hough have been training to perform the Cha-cha-cha during tonight’s show.
A source told the newspaper: “She has been in excruciating pain for the past few weeks during rehearsals, but she is staying strong and working through it. She refuses to give up.”
Menounos is set to compete this Sunday at WrestleMania teaming with Kelly Kelly to take on Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres.
It remains to be seen how this could impact the match.
[update]UPDATE: Maria Menounos has confirmed her rib injury to her entertainment news show, Extra. Maria confirms to Extra that she suffered two broken ribs during dance practice for the ABC show. She is still set to perform on Dancing with the Stars tonight.[/update]
