Dancing with the Stars eliminated two of its more boring contestants this week.
We actually wrote that opening line before watching the show, as season nine's cast is so weak that pretty much anyone on the chopping block qualifies as unentertaining.
Last night, viewers gave the boot to Melissa Joan Hart and Louie Vito, but the actress didn't go quietly. She laid a guilt trip on all of America, saying post-elimination:
"It's tough, I was hoping to make it one more week. My husband was coming next week with my kids."
Vito was a bit more graceful in defeat. He told the audience:
"It's a lot harder than it looks, dealing with frustration, nerves, because you're doing something you're not comfortable with in front of millions of people. Every day I got out there and danced, I was proud of myself just for getting out there."
Next week, Dancing with the Stars will eliminate two more celebs. As host Tom Bergeron put it, this will "thin the herd."
i.e. Speed up this incredibly lackluster season of a typically enthralling competition.
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October 28th, 2009 9:25 AM
I feel your remarks concerning Melissa were totally unfounded. She was just expressing the love for her family in the fact they were coming out to support her the next week. Did you want her to say, 'yeah, I haven't enjoyed being here and I am glad to be going home to my family'? I don't think that was a guilt trip on America. Where did you come up with that??
October 28th, 2009 10:04 AM
Vito was NOT gracious! He didn't say one word of thanks to Chelsie. It was all about him. It is a boring season though. Donny Osmond is the only one with real personality. Mya's a great dancer but quiet as a mouse. Too bad George Hamilton's son got kicked off early. He had a lot of potential. The guy that looks like Dennis the Menace should get a new haircut so he'll look like a man, not a kid.
November 4th, 2009 12:34 PM
You have it all wrong "Suz"- Louie Vito WAS gracious. He was the most genuine and sincere person on that show - by far!! If you read any of his People.com blogs or any interview with him at all then you would agree that this young man is sooo very gracious and respectful of his dance partner (Chelsie) and the whole experience in general. This kid (the youngest celeb on the show) has more class and etiquette than any of his cohorts on DWTS that are twice his age!
November 5th, 2009 11:23 AM
I just want to thank Louie Vito for being a great role model to the students at Bellefontaine City Schools. Louie was trying something brand new and he really found success by using his work ethic. For kids who don't find things that come naturally or easily, it was great to see Louie giving it his all! That is what we encourage our students to do everyday. We are so proud of you, Louie. Our Monday nights will not ever be the same in your home town. Mrs. Fulton ( Louie's 4th grade teacher)
November 5th, 2009 5:01 PM
Louie was such a class act on the show! The snowboarding world is lucky to have him. He and Chelsie were a fabulous pair and I applaud his attitude and work ethic. He's got a contagious personality. He has a lot of fans pulling for him in Vancouver and beyond.
November 8th, 2009 2:57 PM
see ya, who cares
November 8th, 2009 4:59 PM
awww she was so goood!