Fans Get Emotional And Share Their Stories As Selma Blair Steps Away From 'DWTS'

The curtains have closed on Selma Blair as the Hollywood sensation tearfully bows out of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."

The 50-year-old actress, who announced she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2018, dropped her ballroom shoes on Monday night to care for her health.

Before taking her exit, the dance competition's most motivational performer gave a final waltz that moved everyone in the ballroom to tears. Keep reading to learn more about this powerful story!

A day after the "Legally Blonde" star dropped out of the competition, the showrunners of "Dancing With The Stars" shared a video of Blair's last performance on their Instagram page.

Before hitting the floor, a pre-taped segment of the show's Most Memorable Year-themed episode was shown. In the clip, the 50-year-old told her dance partner Sasha Farber that the most notable year was when she was diagnosed with MS.

The actress noted that she had been sick for years, struggling each day for a cure while feeling pressured by guilt because the mother-of-one believed she failed her son. However, everything changed after her diagnosis.

Additionally, the massive support from the public positively impacted the "Hellboy" star's life, giving her the strength to embark on new adventures like joining the celebrity dance competition. Unfortunately, her body could not withstand the rigorous movements.

Putting her health first, Blair broke the sad news of her departure to Farber at their rehearsals. While fighting back the tears, the Michigan native explained that she could no longer participate in the show. In her words:

"You know I've been monitored and in touch with my doctors this whole process. I had these MRIs. The results came back, and it all just adds up to the fact that I can't go on with the competition. I pushed as far as I could."

The MTV Movie Award winner explained that with MS, her body took more damage compared to a regular person. The injuries incurred from dancing included "intensive bone trauma and inflammation among rips and tears."

Blair noted that she did not wish to harm her body any further, especially when she had a son to look after. Surprisingly, the doting mother found a silver lining in her situation, which she described as a teaching moment.

"I'll have to settle in and get back to being a mom and showing him I have to pull back on something that I love doing, and sometimes you make hard decisions," the 50-year-old told Farber. However, the performer expressed her desire for a final hurray with her handsome partner.

After the pre-taped clip ended, there was not a single dry eye in the audience. Everyone emotionally watched the dynamic duo's beautiful waltz to "What the World Needs Now Is Love" by Jackie DeShannon.

After "DWTS" showrunners shared Blair's final performance, hundreds of heartbroken viewers flooded the post with supportive messages and personal stories about their experiences with MS.

Some fans noted that they had never cried as much as they did while watching the "Cruel Intentions" star give her best each week in the dancing competition. A fan whose father suffers from the disease noted that the last time her parent danced without support was at her wedding 22 years ago.

Other social media users lauded the Michigan native with praises for proving that anyone with health issues could do whatever they want. Most importantly, the TV personality taught people that giving up on what they loved was not the end.

On the other hand, a few fans confessed that they only watched the show because of Blair. These individuals stated that the 50-year-old deserved to win the iconic mirrorball trophy as she inspired millions with her story.

An Instagram user who revealed that they had a disability summed up the thoughts of the masses in a heartwarming comment that read:

"Still crying!!! But she's what us as humans should achieve to be like. Be brave, courageous, be kind, be inspiring, and the list goes on. She not only was inspiring for just doing the show but for also showing us all that we can do things no matter what it is, with grace and love."