DWTS: Suni Lee Updates Fans On Her Mental Health
Suni Lee is updating fans after falling ill on the Queen Night of DWTS. The gymnast was open and honest when asked about her current mental state.
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After her illness during Queen Night of Dancing With The Stars, Suni Lee has provided an update on how she’s doing. On the November 1 episode, the Olympic gold medalist worried viewers as she ran off the stage immediately following her first dance. Host Tyra Banks reassured everyone that the gymnast was not sick with COVID-19.
While Suni and partner Sasha Farber did make it through to the next week, they didn’t mince words about how tough the circumstances were. Sasha even called it the hardest week he’s ever had on the series. After all, the illness caused his partner to miss rehearsals. Though Suni did return for the night’s second dance after running offstage, she still felt ill. When Tyra asked how she was doing, the athlete also alluded to some stress and mental health struggles. A couple days after that eventful show, Suni was open and honest when asked about her current mental state.
Suni Lee updated her fans in an Instagram Story Q&A on Thursday. One follower asked “How is your mental state?” along with a heart emoji. In response, Suni admitted, “Could def be better.” The 18-year-old continued, “But it’s just a lot on my plate all at one time & a lot of things ppl don’t know about.” In addition to dancing and gymnastics, the Olympian is also a college student at Auburn University in Alabama. Suni, who made DWTS history, also alluded to her busy schedule later on in response to another question. “Usually after show days I’m ahead in school,” she explained, “So gymnastics 10-1 [and] DWTS 3:30-6:30.” While she’s in Los Angeles for the show, she also told followers she “can’t wait to be back” on her school’s campus.
The athlete, understandably, did not elaborate on those struggles she keeps private. But if that packed schedule wasn’t enough, Suni surely felt extra pressure after landing in the bottom two the week before. With sickness on top of that, it’s amazing she performed at all. Sasha said Suni had “tears in her eyes” just before they went on, as he emphasized just how ill she really was. Once the night was over, the pro, who was previously paired with fellow USA gymnast Simone Biles, gushed over Suni’s strength in an Instagram post.
Amid the less than ideal circumstances, the pair received a score of 33 and got one of the bonus points awarded in the second round. They also avoided a repeat in the bottom two. The next DWTS theme night will be centered around the music of pop star Janet Jackson. Fans will surely be rooting for Suni to return healthier and better than ever.
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