Jenna Dewanis sending love and support toJames Van Der Beekand his wife Kimberly as they mourn theloss of their sixthchild
During Monday night’sDancing with the Stars, theDawson’s Creekalum, 42, announced that Kimberly had suffered a miscarriage over the weekend. Although Van Der Beek was unsure if he would be able to dance on the live semifinals episode, Kimberly pushed him to continue competing.
Unfortunately, after dancing in her honor, James and pro partner Emma Slater landed in jeopardy and wereeliminated from the ABC reality dancing competition series. (Singer Ally Brooketried to go homeinstead, but James graciously rejected her offer.)
Among theDWTSviewers who were shocked to see James sent home was Dewan, 38, who expressed her disappointment on social media.
“I. Am. Speechless,” the actress posted on her Instagram Story.
“I will never understand @dancingabc sending @vanderjames home. He was absolutely amazing every single week,” wrote the dancer andformerWorld of Dancehost.
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In a second Instagram Story, Dewan sent loving support to the Van Der Beek family during this heart-wrenching time.
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Just one week ahead of theDWTSseason 28 finale, James revealed the heartbreaking miscarriage newsin a video package.
James and Kimberly Van Der Beek in N.Y.C. in 2018.Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage
“You never know why these things happen, that’s what I’ve been telling my kids. All you know is that it brings you closer together, it breaks you open, it opens up your heart, it deepens your appreciation,” he said. “It makes you more human.”
The actor also dedicated his dance to his wife, saying, “Kimberly, I’m dancing for you, I’m dancing for us, so here we go, babe.”
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“Grateful that she’s now recovering, but we’ve only just begun unpacking the layers of this one,” he continued. “Thank you to all of our friends and co-workers (and dance partners) who have shown up for us so beautifully during this time. As many of you have said, ‘There are no words…’ and it’s true. Which is why in a time like this it’s enough to know that you’re there. Grieving AND counting our blessings today.”
James and Kimberly Van Der Beek with their five children.James Van Der Beek/Instagram
James and Kimberly are parents toGwendolyn, 16 months,Emilia, 3½,Annabel Leah, 5½, andOlivia, 9, plus big brotherJoshua, 7½.
Also on Monday night, Kimberly thanked her followers for their support following the news, andshared more detailsabout what she had gone through.
“Thank you everyone for all the love,” Kimberly, 37, said. “I don’t even know how I’m going to begin to respond to it all so I think I’ll just have to do it here.”
“And James got eliminated fromDancing with the Stars,” she added. “I’m pretty shocked. It is worth noting that Ally is a beautiful dancer and we love her like family. And she tried to give her spot to James, she tried quitting the show. Little angel.”
Kimberly concluded: “But yeah, I’m not really ready to talk further about everything yet, but at some point I will.”
source: people.com
