Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jewel and "Access Hollywood" host Nancy
O'Dell have withdrawn from Season Eight of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"
citing injuries. Jewel was diagnosed with a fractured tibia in both legs,
O'Dell a torn meniscus. The injuries were sustained while training for the
competition.

Jewel and partner Dmitry Chaplin

Nancy O'Dell and partner Tony Dovolani

Jewel and O'Dell will appear on the season premiere of "Dancing with the
Stars," MONDAY, MARCH 9 (8:00-10:02 p.m., ET) to address their injuries. The
women were paired with professional dancers Tony Dovolani and Dmitry
Chaplin, respectively. Additional changes to the cast will also be announced
during Monday's premiere.
--Sun-Times staff