Surprise “Dancing With the Stars” elimination
Posted on April 30th, 2008 by Hot Momma
Tuesday night on Dance with the Stars had an obvious candidate for elimination Cristian de la Fuente, who injured his arm Monday during his samba routine. After a trip to the hospital, he was back on the ballroom floor Tuesday awaiting his “Dancing” fate. An MRI revealed the actor suffered a ruptured tendon on his left biceps that requires surgery. However, de la Fuente said his doctors would delay the surgery if he made it through to the next round. And somewhat surprisingly he and partner Cheryl Burke did!
Shannon Elizabeth however did not fare so well, as she and partner (and perhaps lover) Derek Hough were voted off. The 34-year-old actress, who cried at the judges’ harsh remarks last week, was sent packing after a better performance where the pair earned 51 out of 60 points for their two dances Monday.
“The show has been amazing. I’ve learned a lot,” she said as her professional partner, Derek Hough, stood by her side. “I’ve made a friend for life, and hopefully a bunch of friends for life, and I’ll be here to support everyone as much as I can.”
Five celebrity contestants remain, including Taylor, Yamaguchi, de la Fuente, R&B singer Mario and Broadway star Marissa Jaret Winokur.
Marlee Matlin, Priscilla Presley, Adam Carolla, Steve Guttenberg, Monica Seles and Penn Jillette have already been eliminated.
Tuesday’s show also featured a performance by ’80s rockers Def Leppard, who sang their classic hit “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and their new single, “Nine Lives.”
Former “Dancing With the Stars” contestants Jerry Rice and Kenny Mayne added a dose of silliness to the results show with their “DanceCenter” segment, a parody of ESPN’s “SportsCenter.”
Next week, DWTS celebrates its 100th episode with musical guest Rascal Flatts and returning stars Mario Lopez, Melanie “Mel B” Brown, Sabrina Bryan, Apolo Anton Ohno, Joey Fatone, Master P, Jerry Rice, Jane Seymour, Jerry Springer and Wayne Newton.
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