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Melissa Rycroft Suffers Head Injury from 'DWTS' Rehearsals

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Oct. 22 2012, Published 11:57 a.m. ET

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After suffering a head and neck injury for tonight's episode of Dancing With the Stars, Melissa Rycroft was rushed yesterday afternoon to a hospital in L.A.

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The Bachelor star's rep told People, "Melissa was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where she is currently being examined. She was accompanied to the hospital by her husband, Tye Strickland, and her dance partner, Tony Dovolani. Everyone is taking all necessary precautions at this time." 

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As one of eight celebs left in the dancing compeition, Melissa fell as she was doing camera blocking for tonight's group dance number.

It's too early to tell just yet if she'll be back on her feet to compete tonight for two competitions -- an individual number and a team freestyle routine.

We hope she gets better soon!

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