‘DWTS’ Contestant Sick and Missing Rehearsals Ahead of October 14 Episode, Husband Asking For Prayers

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck was forced to take a break from Dancing With the Stars rehearsals the last few days after being sidelined with an illness.

Now, her husband, Zac Affleck, has asked fans for prayers to help make sure she’s back on her feet before the live episode of DWTS airs on Tuesday, October 14.

“Alright, guys, I need your help!” Zac wrote in a message he shared via TikTok on Sunday, October 12. “Jen is dedicating this week’s dance to her mom, her kids and just all the mothers! Anyone who knows Jen, knows how amazing of a mom she is.”

“This week she has been so sick she hasn’t been able to practice and has been stuck in bed most of the week,” he continued. “Call it chance or God, but her mom has been in town this week to make her homemade meals and help take care of her.”

Zac went on to say that his wife would “never ask,” but that she “really needs all the help and prayers she can get.” He then requested that anyone who “was a mother” or had been “touched by Jen’s story,” to send him a message or leave a comment on the video.

The dad of three explained that he planned to print all of the messages out and decorate his wife’s trailer with them for her to see. Zac said that he had “blocked” Jen from the video in order to keep the messages a surprise.

The comments section was quickly flooded with stories from several fans about the impact Jen has had on them, with one person writing, “Jen has this quiet strength that pushes me to keep going when mom life feels like too much. She doesn’t preach, she leads by example.”

Another person added, “We love you Jen! You’re so strong and such an amazing mother!!”

Hopefully, Jen is feeling better by the time she takes the dance floor for the next episode of DWTS.