Carrie Ann Inaba is recovering after a scary medical episode on a flight to New York. The Dancing With the Stars judge said she suddenly felt ill while traveling from Los Angeles for an event. The Carrie Ann scare included dizziness, cold sweats and numbness in her arms. Paramedics met her after landing, and she later received care at a hospital.
Carrie Ann Scare Happened Mid-Flight
Inaba shared the update on Instagram on April 16. She said she first thought she might have food poisoning. Then her symptoms changed fast.
The 58-year-old said she broke into a cold sweat and became dizzy. She also said both arms went numb, which made her ask for help. The moment grew more stressful because she was in the airplane bathroom during turbulence.
Flight attendants and onboard doctors assisted her during the flight. Entertainment Weekly reported that paramedics met her after the plane landed in New York. Inaba was then taken to a hospital for treatment.
DWTS Judge Thanks Helpers After Hospital Visit
Inaba later thanked the people who stepped in during the emergency. She named the flight crew, doctors onboard, paramedics, hospital staff and fellow passengers. Her message focused less on panic and more on gratitude.
People reported that Inaba said her blood pressure dropped in the ambulance. She was given IV fluids at the hospital and later went to her hotel once she felt stable. She also said the episode reminded her that help can appear during frightening moments.
The health scare came as Inaba continues to speak publicly about autoimmune conditions. People recently reported that she lives with Sjögren’s disease, lupus, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. Inaba has often discussed the strain of managing invisible illness while working on television.
No Sign She Is Leaving Dancing With The Stars
The incident quickly led some fans to wonder about her future on Dancing With the Stars. For now, there has been no public announcement that Inaba plans to leave the judging panel. The show has also not announced any change tied to her health scare.
Us Weekly reported that Inaba later said she was “resting up.” She also described the symptoms as dizziness, nausea, warmth and arm numbness. That update suggested she was taking the scare seriously without stepping away from work.
For longtime viewers, Inaba’s openness felt very familiar. She has spent years balancing a public career with private health challenges. This time, she let fans see both the fear and the support that followed.
Her message was simple, but it landed. She asked people to listen to their bodies and accept help when something feels wrong. After a frightening flight, Inaba seems focused on recovery, gratitude and getting steady again.
