They’ve come a long way from the docks of Capeside, but Dawson Leery and Joey Potter — a.k.aJames Van Der BeekandKatie Holmes— will always have each others’ backs.
Ahead of his shockingDancing with the Starselimination this past Monday night, Van Der Beek, 42,posted a short clip ofhimself performing a jazz number during last week’s Boy Band and Girl Group Night episode.
“Thank you!” Van Der Beek responded to Holmes, 40, adding a red heart emoji.
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Monday was an especially difficult episode for fans of Van Der Beek, who waseliminated from theDWTSsemifinalsafter he landed in the bottom two for the first time and revealed his wife,Kimberly,had suffered a miscarriage.
The judges voted to save competitorAlly Brooke, who selflessly tried togive her spot to Van Der Beek.
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Before his second dance of the night and subsequent departure, Van Der Beek opened up in an emotional video about his “worst nightmare” reality: that his sixth child on the way had taken “a shortcut to whatever lies beyond.”
“Younever know why these things happen— that’s what I’ve been telling my kids. All you know is that it brings you closer together, it breaks you open, it opens up your heart, it deepens your appreciation,” thePoseactor said. “It makes you more human.”
“There are no words to properly express the heartfelt sorrow to you, Kimberly and your family. Just know many people are praying for all of you,” saidSean Spicer, who was eliminated fromDWTSone week before Van Der Beek.
“You both are the strongest people I know. I’m always here for you and your whole family James,” began a heartfelt comment fromEmma Slater, who was Van Der Beek’s pro dance partner during his run on the show. “Thank you for sharing this with so many people, you don’t know what that means to those who have been through what you have been through. Mylove is always with you guys. I’m so sorry for your loss.”
source: people.com
