Bill Nye in 'good spirits' following injury

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Bill Nye is on the mend after tearing a ligament from falling mid-routine on Monday's Dancing With the Stars, an injury that resulted in the popular finalist being rushed to the hospital.

A source for PEOPLE reports that Nye is "in good spirits and is really hoping he can continue to compete." Nye also spoke with the publication, detailing his injury, saying he "stepped on the cuff of these fancy slacks and I went down."

Nye, one of the more popular contestants on the 17th season of the ABC reality competition, went on to add, "We'll do R.I.C.E. – we'll do rest, ice, compression, elevation [and] see where we get."

Luckily, Nye has a source of moral support in the form of dance partner Tyne Stecklein, who accompanied him on his doctor visit. Nye posting a photo to Instagram of Stecklein's hand on his wrapped knee, an encouraging sign of the friendship the dance partners have formed. However, there is still no word on whether the partnership will have to come to a premature end.

"Here is the scoop: partially torn ligament," Nye wrote in the accompanying post. "Awaiting the doc's orders with Tyne. We plan to dance! Stand by."