Jenna Johnson Breaks Nose Before ‘DWTS’ Live Show
WHO:
NY Post - *Dancing With the Stars* professional dancer Jenna Johnson is partnered with Harry Shum Jr.
Us Magazine - Johnson is 32 years old and is partnered with Shum Jr.
E! News - Johnson, 32, and Shum Jr., 44, are competing together; they have the season’s highest cumulative score.
WHAT:
The Sun - The salsa will use a slowed-down version of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile.”
The Sun - “Die With a Smile” won the 2025 Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
The Sun - Jenna Johnson and Harry Shum Jr. earned immunity from the upcoming dance-offs after recording the season’s highest cumulative score the prior week.
NY Post - Johnson suffered a nose injury before a live show.
Us Magazine - Johnson said she broke her nose and would dance despite the injury.
E! News - Johnson said, “So last night I definitely broke my nose during camera blocking.” She showed that the right side of her face was “a little swollen” and said, “No black eyes today, which is awesome.”
E! News - Johnson captioned her post, “Salsa: 1, Jenna’s Nose: 0, Happy Show Day.”
Us Magazine - Johnson and Shum Jr. were set to perform a salsa for Grammy Night.
E! News - The pair were scheduled to perform a salsa to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With A Smile” for Grammy Night.
WHERE:
NY Post - The injury happened during camera blocking.
E! News - Johnson sustained the injury during camera blocking at rehearsal.
WHEN:
The Sun - *Dancing With the Stars* airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+.
NY Post - Johnson said the injury happened on Monday night, before the live show.
Us Magazine - Johnson revealed the injury on Tuesday, November 10.
E! News - Johnson discussed the injury on Instagram on November 10, ahead of season 35’s quarterfinals.
WHY:
The Sun - The show’s first-ever Grammy Night celebrates major hits in Grammy history.
E! News - Johnson and Shum Jr. were preparing for the quarterfinals and Grammy Night performance.
HOW:
NY Post - The nose injury occurred while Johnson and Shum Jr. were partnered during camera blocking.
E! News - Johnson continued preparing to dance despite the injury.
(UPDATED November 11, 2026 19:04 UTC)
Jenna Johnson broke her nose during rehearsal but says she’ll dance with partner Harry Shum Jr. The pair earned immunity from upcoming dance-offs after posting the season’s highest cumulative score. For Grammy Night, they’re preparing a salsa to a slowed-down version of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile.”
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(UPDATED November 11, 2026 16:07 UTC)
Jenna Johnson broke her nose during camera blocking at rehearsal, but plans to dance despite the injury. She and partner Harry Shum Jr. are preparing a salsa for Grammy Night, performing to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With A Smile.” The pair have this season’s highest cumulative score.