“I was having a panic attack”: Ilona Maher shares what really happened backstage before her first DWTS dance

Ilona Maher, an Olympic rugby player, faced a panic attack during Dancing with the Stars rehearsal. The incident happened before the show’s season 33 premiere. She shared the moment in an Instagram video. Maher partnered with Alan Bersten and reached the finale. She later stepped away from dancing. Maher reflected on her experience and personal growth.