His pro partner, Cheryl Burke, announced that she tested positive four days ago.
She also confirmed that she had been fully vaccinated with the Moderna shot.
Rigsby, a Peloton instructor, is fully vaccinated as well, according to hisannouncement on Instagram.
Cheryl Burke and Cody Rigsby on ‘Dancing With the Stars’.ABC/Eric McCandless
“I have tested positive for COVID, again, the second time this year.
I right now have really mild symptoms: congestion, a little bit of a headache, cough.
But in comparison to when I had COVID earlier this year, it is night and day.
So that must be the vaccine and the antibodies working, so we’re super-grateful for that.”
And I know what you’re thinking: ‘Cody, you look so good for having COVID.’
“A spokeswoman forDWTSdeclined to comment, other than referring reporters to Bigsby’s video.
Clearly, that’s not going to happen now.
They werejudged on their rehearsal performanceof the salsa, which earned 24 out of 40 possible points.
“I wish you a really speedy recovery!”
judge Len Goodman told Burke and Rigsby.
“That was full of razzle-dazzle, lots of salsa content.
It was crafted well and it was danced well.
“For a rehearsal, that was really, really good,” judge Derek Hough added.
Check back later for more updates on Rigsby’s status in the competition.
