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Christie Brinkley injury and Sailor Brinkley-Cook late replacement (Season 28)

2019 · Season 28

Christie Brinkley withdrew before premiere after an arm injury; daughter Sailor replaced her with days of rehearsal, sparking fairness discussion.

People: Christie Brinkley; Sailor Brinkley-Cook

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