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Dancing With the Stars Judge Carrie Ann Inaba Hospitalized After Mid-Flight Medical Emergency

Carrie Ann Inaba had the scare of her life at 35,000 feet. The Dancing With the Stars judge was hospitalized after experiencing a serious medical emergency while flying to New York City, and she’s opening up about the terrifying ordeal.

“Yesterday was quite a day,” Inaba shared, detailing how things took a turn for the worse mid-flight. The incident forced the plane to divert, and she was rushed to a hospital upon landing. Doctors ran tests and kept her under observation, but thankfully the beloved judge is recovering and on the mend.

Inaba didn’t dive into specifics about what exactly triggered the emergency, but she made it clear it was serious enough to require immediate medical attention and hospitalization. The good news? She’s already back at home recovering and grateful for the quick response from flight crew and medical professionals who helped her.

Her fans have been sending love and support since news of the incident broke, and honestly, we’re just relieved she’s okay. The DWTS family is rallying around her during her recovery.

Based on reporting from E! Online.