James Van Der Beekis speaking out about his wife Kimberly’s heartbreakingmiscarriage.
“We’re hanging in there,” James, 42, tells PEOPLE at the finale ofDancing with the StarswhereThe Bachelorette‘sHannah Brown was crownedas season 28 champion. “We have so much love and support and we appreciate it.”
“Kimberly is getting there,” James says of his wife. “It’s been physically really, really tough. Way tougher than any of the births. It was a really scary situation.”
Despite the circumstances, James says he had fun at theDWTSfinale. “I appreciate the reception we got.”
Last week Jameswas sent homejust after announcing that Kimberly had suffered a miscarriage over the weekend.
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“You never know why these things happen, that’s what I’ve been telling my kids,” he continued. “All you know is that it brings you closer together, it breaks you open, it opens your heart, it deepens your appreciation. It makes you more human.”
Although James admitted that he didn’t think he’d be dancing on Monday evening, he chose to compete for Kimberly, who pushed him to continue in the competition.
Shortly after his elimination, James took to Instagram to share his disappointment.
“Thank you to all of our friends and co-workers (and dance partners) who have shown up for us so beautifully during this time. As many of you have said, “There are no words…” and it’s true. Which is why in a time like this it’s enough to know that you’re there. Grieving AND counting our blessings today.”
Kimberly hasalso spoken out about the tragic lossand expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support.
“Thank you everyone for all the love,” Kimberly said in a video posted on her Instagram Story last Monday.
“I don’t even know how I’m going to begin to respond to it all so I think I’ll just have to do it here.”
“And James got eliminated fromDancing with the Stars,” she added. “I’m pretty shocked. It is worth noting that Ally is a beautiful dancer and we love her like family. And she tried to give her spot to James, she tried quitting the show. Little angel.”
Kimberly concluded: “But yeah, I’m not really ready to talk further about everything yet, but at some point I will.”
James and Kimberly are parents toGwendolyn, 16 months,Emilia, 3½,Annabel Leah, 5½, andOlivia, 9, plus big brotherJoshua, 7½.
source: people.com
