Holly Madison & Melissa Rycroft Make Last-Minute 'Dancing' Debuts

After two stars bowed out of the "Dancing With The Stars" race within a week of this season's highly anticipated debut, Holly Madison and Melissa Rycroft stepped into their ballroom shoes for a shot at the disco-ball trophy.

 

First up was "Girls Next Door" star Holly Madison who replaced Jewel, after the singer was forced to drop out of the show due to her dance injuries.

The blonde beauty and her partner Dmitry Chaplin, received a score of 18 out of 30 -- earning 6 points from each judge.

"I thought it wasn't bad … the thing is you've only got a short time to practice," judge Len Goodman said of Holly's performance.

Judge Carrie Ann Inaba complimented Holly for her "charisma," joking that she was like a "newborn deer" getting used to dancing.

Judge Bruno Tonioli told Holly, "There is hope … keep working hard."

To the thrill of "The Bachelor" viewers who were fans of Melissa Rycroft, the jilted "Bachelor" contestant made an impressive 'Dancing' debut with pro partner Tony Dovolani despite only having two days to rehearse their routine.

Melissa received a score of 23 out of 30, with judge Carrie Ann telling her, "You're just a beautiful dancer." Bruno complimented Melissa's "grace" and "fluidity." Len consoled Melissa about her recent heartbreak, saying, "When one door shuts, another one opens."

Published 3/9/09 by the Insider

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