The DWTS Curse Strikes Again!

Steve-O gracefully bowed out of performing on Dancing with the Stars after suffering a second back injury during dress rehearsal on Monday night.

The former Jackass star landed on his back while rehearsing their number only two hours before the taping of the live show, causing him to suffer extreme swelling and seek medical treatment at a hospital.

Despite Steve-O’s absence from the show, he was still judged on his salsa routine, which was recorded with professional partner Lacey Schwimmer during dress rehearsal. The judges said their dance lacked excitement.

“I feel terribly sorry for Steve because as much as you try in the dress rehearsal, you don’t have the adrenaline you have when you come out in a live show,” judge Len Goodman said as the couple received 14 out of 30 points. “I wasn’t enjoying it.”