Dancing With the Stars' Interview: Cody Linley
Cody Linley Eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars'
All Cody Linley wanted for his birthday (he turns 19 on Nov. 20) was a trip to the 'Dancing' finals, but he and his partner, two-time 'Dancing' champ Julianne Hough, were voted off during the semifinals. See what the stars had to say about their exit, and find out how the finalists feel about next week's showdown! -- By Mike Maloney
Plus: Read our exclusive Q&A with Julianne Hough
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Cody, how did you feel after your last dances?
Cody: I felt I did my job. Julianne and I worked so hard. I know everyone did. I feel great about the dances. The audiences were feeling it, too. I was pretty upset with the judges' critiques [on Monday]. They were tough on us. Usually, I agree 100 with them.
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You got a phone number tonight from a fan. Are you feeling the love?
Cody: Yes. I was mostly recognized from fans that are 8 to 14. Now, I'm getting recognized from 8-year-olds to women Cloris [Leachman's] age.
Are you saying that 'cougars' are hitting on you?
Cody: [Wryly] They are. And I say, 'Bring 'em on!'
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Julianne, how'd it feel to sing on the show?
Julianne: I had a blast! There's nothing like singing live and singing what I love. It was awesome.
Plus: Read our exclusive Q&A with Julianne Hough about her big new tour and whether she'll return to 'Dancing'
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Cody, you turn 19 on November 20th. Did leaving the show tonight teach you that the world is cold and hard?
Cody: No. It taught me the exact opposite. I've learned so much today alone. I wish I could capture all the memories I have. I want to travel forward and try to continue to learn and be wise about the future.
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Brooke, was it hard to come out and do your second dance on Monday after your first one with Derek was a rare miss?
Brooke: It was. I knew I needed to put it together. We had a rough start. Mentally, it was hard.
Derek: I said [after the first dance] this is the true test, going out there and rocking it. And she did.
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Kym, how'd it feel to be able to choreograph lifts with Warren?
Kym: They're fun. I used to do a show where I did lifts seven nights a week.
Warren: She weighs 100 lbs. I could twirl her around the room if I wanted.
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Tom, do you think Brooke and Derek, this season's frontrunners, having a bad first dance this week has opened up this competition?
Tom Bergeron: It was more than that. Lance and Lacey came out of the back like Seabiscuit and they took a commanding lead. That completely threw it up in the air for next week. I could make a good case for any couple winning next week.
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Lance and Lacey, how does it feel to be going into the finals with momentum?
Lacey: I think we have a newfound confidence in ourselves. Now is the time to lay all our cards on the table.
Lance: It feels great. We're going to throw in some hip-hop next week.
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Brooke and Derek, how does it feel to know that Julianne wants everyone who voted for her and Cody to vote for you now?
Brooke: I love that. It's so great to have that support.
Derek: It'd be great to see Brooke take home that trophy.
Brooke: [To Derek] It'd be great to see you take it home, too.
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