Exclusive Maria Menounos No Bootie

Maria Menounos arrives to rehearsal closer to the Mirror Ball Finals without her protective boot on her foot.

Exclusive DWTS Maria Menounos Wearing PROTECTION

Maria Menounos isn't taking any more chances than necessary with her stress fracture. 

The DWTS contestant has been wearing a protective boot on her injured foot as much as possible.

DWTS Maria Menounos Smiles Through Pain

 I have a growing respect for Maria Menounos who I believed was holding back on her first dance. Menounos is a tough cookie. She has battled multiple injuries and keeps on going like the Energizer Bunny. Maria Menounos and Derek Hough make an excellent partnership on the dance floor. Both are type A personalities driven for success.