Danielle Fishel: Dancing with Life After a Health Scare
DANIELLE FISHEL'S CANCER SCARE LEADS TO A DANCE WITH THE STARS MAKEOVER
Get ready for a whirlwind of glamour, drama, and dancing as the one and only Danielle Fishel joins the cast of Dancing with the Stars! The 44-year-old actress and mom of two has been open about her recent health scare, which included treatment for breast cancer. But don't worry, this isn't a story about cancer – it's a tale of resilience, joy, and a dash of competition.
Danielle's journey began when she was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an early form of breast cancer. The news sent shockwaves through her world, but Danielle took it as an opportunity to re-evaluate her life. "I thought, 'If this has shown me anything, it has shown me that I am not experiencing enough joy in my life,'" she revealed in a recent interview with People.
So what did Danielle do? She said yes to the challenge of a lifetime – Dancing with the Stars! With her partner Pasha Pashkov by her side, Danielle is ready to trade in her cancer treatment for a chance at winning the coveted mirrorball trophy. "This was the perfect way to cap it off," she gushed.
But let's get real, folks – we're not just talking about your average dancer here. We're talking about a woman who's been through the wringer and has come out on top. Danielle's cancer treatment included a lumpectomy in August and a margin revision surgery in September. But with her trademark sass and determination, she's ready to take on this new challenge.
And don't worry, Danielle hasn't lost her sense of humor – or fashion sense. When asked about her outfits for rehearsals, she shared that she and Pasha were told to arrive disguised as their secret partners. The result? A series of hilarious character masks, including a Hulk mask, an Iron Man mask, a Black Panther mask, and a Spiderman mask.
But it's not all fun and games – Danielle is dead serious about this competition. With her partner, she'll be training for four hours a day, six days a week, which will push them both to their limits. "I want physically to be the strongest and most strict with myself I've ever been, and mentally, I really want to give myself a lot of grace and try to feel what it feels like to feel proud of myself," she shared.
And speaking of proud, Danielle has a secret ally in Dylan Efron – or so we think. The two have formed an alliance, with Dylan's partner (who hasn't been revealed yet) being the target of their plan. "I really want to have both of them in the finals and form an alliance," Danielle confessed.
But don't get too invested just yet – this is a game of dancing, after all! And if you're wondering what happens when perfectionists meet, just ask Danielle about her partner Pasha. "We're both very strict with ourselves," she shared. "Sometimes it can be tough."
When we catch up with Danielle next on Dancing with the Stars: Danielle Fishel with iHeartPodcasts (her new show!), she'll be joined by special guests like Sabrina Bryan and Jodie Sweetin – all of whom have their own dance stories to share.
And if you're looking for more Danielle, look no further than her clean and affordable hair care line, Be Free by Danielle Fishel. The blonde bombshell has come a long way since her iconic role as Topanga on Boy Meets World (which she later reprised in Girl Meets World), but one thing remains constant – her passion for making waves.
So get ready to dance your heart out and join the conversation using #DancingWithTheStars on social media. With Danielle Fishel's can-do attitude, we have no doubt this season is going to be a wild ride!
