Christie Brinkley Injured & No Longer Competing on 'DWTS,' Her Daughter Sailor Brinkley-Cook to Compete Instead

Christie Brinkley has had to step away from this season of Dancing with the Stars after suffering an injury during rehearsal.

Her replacement for the season, which kicks off tonight, is her daughter, model Sailor Brinkley-Cook.

“While rehearsing for the premiere of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ Christie Brinkley suffered injuries which required surgery to her wrist and arm. She is unable to continue her planned participation on the show. Keeping it all in the family, her daughter Sailor Brinkley-Cook, a Sports Illustrated model, has chosen to quickly step in with hours to learn the entire routine and will compete in her mother’s place for the remainder of the season. We wish Christie a full and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her in the audience, whenever possible, proudly supporting Sailor,” ABC told Just Jared in a statement.

Dancing with the Stars premieres tonight on ABC at 8pm ET. We’re wishing Christie Brinkley well and hope she makes a quick recovery!

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