During the week 3 elimination show on Dancing with the Stars, Michael Bolton performed in place of Susan Boyle, who was sidelined in the 11th hour due to a throat infection. With just a few hours of practice, he stepped in and sang the song that she was slated to sing – Hallelujah. Check out the video below.
Show host Tom Bergeron spoke with the veteran musician after his performance and said to the audience: “Wouldn’t you say that it was a triumphant return for Michael Bolton?” They showed their appreciation with a standing ovation.
Bolton was eliminated last week after his Hound Dog performance fell flat. Judge Bruno Tonioli provided scathing feedback that didn’t sit well with the singer or his 90-year-old mother, who was in the audience. The day after he got the boot, the crooner demanded a public apology and suggested that Tonioli should be reprimanded by ABC.
Neither of those ‘suggestions’ held any sway with show executives, who defended Bruno’s actions as “part of his job.”
DWTS RECAP October 4, 2010 – PHOTOS and PERFORMANCE VIDEOS
Eliminated in Week 3 was comedian Margaret Cho and her pro partner Louis Van Amsdel.
Check out the elimination and their week 3 performance video below: