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Jenna Johnson Fills in as Sean Spicer's 'DWTS' Partner After Lindsay Arnold's Mother-in-Law Dies

Jenna Johnson Fills in as Sean Spicer's 'DWTS' Partner After Lindsay Arnold's Mother-in-Law Dies

Lindsay Arnold had to take an unexpected leave of absence from Dancing With the Stars this week after her mother-in-law unexpectedly passed away.

Jenna Johnson, who previously danced with Karamo Brown this season, stepped in to perform alongside former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer this week on the show.

“It’s Saturday morning. Just found out that Lindsay’s mother-in-law has passed away and unfortunately she won’t be able to perform,” Sean said in a video package played before his performance. “She went home to spend time with her family. I’m lucky that her good friend Jenna is going to step in.”

Sean ended up earning 20 out of 30 points for his Jazz performance tonight.

“I am so saddened to say that my beautiful, loving, selfless mother in law has unexpectedly passed away. Family is the most important thing to me and being with my husband and our family at this time is exactly where I need to be. I want to thank everyone from my @dancingabc family for being so supportive and making it possible for me to be at home with my loved ones during this time,” Lindsay wrote on Instagram.

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