Rocco DiSpirito Ousted From 'Dancing with the Stars'!

Rocco DiSpirito Off 'Dancing with the Stars'!
Copyright 2008 Kelsey McNeal / ABC
He got a week's reprieve thanks to Misty May-Treanor's untimely departure, but Rocco DiSpirito couldn't change the judges and voters’ minds Tuesday night, when he and pro partner Karina Smirnoff were ousted from "Dancing with the Stars"!

"I have nothing but great feelings toward the entire cast and crew," Rocco said after getting the heave-ho. "Karina, I know teaching me to dance must be like pushing a stone uphill sometimes!"

For his final request, the celeb chef asked Bruno Tonioli to show him how to make his hips move "properly." Bruno leapt onto the dance floor, more than happy to oblige.

Joining Rocco and Karina in the bottom two were Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas. Corky playfully chomped at the air just inches from Cloris’ earlobe as the elimination announcement neared.

Also on the results show, Ne-Yo brought the R&B with his No. 1 hit single "Closer," and the seven-brother sensation known as Los Vivancos performed a synchronized tango.

Published 10/15/08 by the Insider

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  • Nice Post ! www
    Anonymous 7/7/09 Reply
  • Today,is Rocco DiSpirito's
    birthday.
    Happy Birthday Rocco. :) :) :) And many more to come.
    Anonymous 11/16/08 Reply
    • Sorry for typo error.My fingers can't seem to type correctly
      On this date is Rocco's Birhday, not three days ago. :[ :[ :[ Sorry.
      Anonymous 11/19/08
  • SHOW HAS BECOME ANOTHER AMERICAN IDOL-PHONES NOT TALENT CONTROL SHOW.-THATS IT FOR THIS FAMILY-BETTER THINGS TO WATCH AND WE ARE TRULY SORRY ITS COME DOWN TO THIS. CLORIS DOES NOT BELONG THERE,
    Anonymous 10/22/08 Reply
  • Too bad for Rocco but his cooking jokes will stick with me forever! Cloris is the best i love watching her every week just to see what she will do next! I can't wait to see what is in store for next week?
    What does everyone one think is Brooke the...
    Anonymous 10/17/08 Reply
  • cloris should be out already.shes to old?
    Anonymous 10/16/08 Reply
  • Well, I'm Glad Chris is still there because, She may be 82 or more but She Sure deserves to win. I hope She does. It would be great! If not the best!
    gerpie 10/16/08 Reply
  • As I watched DWTS last night during Cloris' Tango, just as she lifted her leg up, I thought to myself that she would have Rocco beat (in score), no doubt.
    Unfortunetly, I was correct.
    Any woman of Cloris' age who can dance with such flexibility is...
    Anonymous 10/15/08 Reply
  • Although he did not have the most refined dance skills, Rocco was truely a good fit for DWTS. He knew his level of expertise and was not a sore loser at all. What a good sport!!
    Anonymous 10/15/08 Reply
  • Too bad Rocco couldn't deliver...but I like his positivity...Cloris has an extended life on the show...hopefully she will stop fooling around and trying to be "cute" & "funny" just to get votes...it's getting to be old( pun intended)...I hope she...
    Anonymous 10/15/08 Reply