Elizabeth Bounced From 'Dancing'

By SANDY COHEN,

Posted: 2008-04-30 08:11:01

LOS ANGELES (April 30) - Shannon Elizabeth won't have to shed any more tears over "Dancing With the Stars." The 34-year-old actress, who cried at the judges' harsh remarks last week, was eliminated Tuesday from the ABC dance-off.

"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."

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Hough said he "couldn't have asked for more" from a partner.

"She really is a big dork," he said, "but I love that."

The pair earned 51 out of 60 points for their two dances Monday. Judges loved the couple's tango, calling it Elizabeth's "best dance by far." But their mambo didn't fare as well, with the judges describing Elizabeth as "gawky," "gangly" and "awkward."

The actress' elimination breaks a three-week trend of the show's lowest scorers leaving the ballroom.

Cristian de la Fuente came into Tuesday's show in last place, losing points Monday after he hurt his arm and dropped partner Cheryl Burke to the floor during their samba performance. He left the set during the live broadcast and was taken to the hospital.

On Tuesday, de la Fuente reported that he had ruptured a tendon in his biceps and would need surgery to repair it, but that he planned to delay the operation so he could continue dancing.

"If people voted for us and they would like us to be on the show, I would like to continue and not give up," he said.

Judges' scores are combined with viewer votes to determine which couple is eliminated each week.

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."

Wearing glitter on his eyes, Mayne cracked on the season's remaining contestants, calling Kristi Yamaguchi "a robot" and claiming Jason Taylor "has a flatulence problem."

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.

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pegb45 07:03:38 AM May 03 2008

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she really showed bad sportsmanship, if you cant handle critisizm, what was she doing on this show. She is annoying!

this thing with dereck wont last because she seems controling, spoiled, and very very fake!

mitcheastmeck122 09:42:48 PM Apr 30 2008

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she try her best on there , i like her

Sportchick127 06:30:10 PM Apr 30 2008

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Miley Cyrus' picture for Vanity Fair makes her look like a bad example to all of her fans. It makes her look a little skanky.

capote133 03:55:52 PM Apr 30 2008

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If Christian had any class he should have conceded

capote133 03:54:13 PM Apr 30 2008

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this show is a joke. she gets booted off and the one who doesn't finish the routin is still in???? Its a popularity contest. Just like when Mario lost to Emmit. Everyone knows Mario was much the best. Can't watch anymore.

hgldyshy 01:45:48 PM Apr 30 2008

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glad she is gone. she is too full of herself. cried like a baby because of what
the judges said. not a good sport.

leeney57 11:23:43 AM Apr 30 2008

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Let me get this straight- christan and cheryl had the lowest scores and shannon and derek get booted off? Doesn't make sense to me

Pontiacfan04 10:51:12 AM Apr 30 2008

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About time! No talent, waaaahhhh, she should have been one of the first ones gone!! She should have kept her mouth shut (about the Judges remarks, and her relationship with Derek). And she should crawl back under the rock where they found her. I don't think Derek would have made those comments about other couples and the judging if he was'nt trying to protect his newly found piece of American Pie!!! Should have concentrated more on practicing the Mambo than the horizontal bop! Way to be professional guys!

affairsrem 09:39:46 AM Apr 30 2008

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We loved watching Shannon dance. Her personality on the floor was very cute and you wanted her to do well. So what she didn't have hips to shake, she did a great job. She gave it her all and that's nice to see.