DWTS Hopefuls on Natalie Coughlin's Elimination

Upset about the outcome, she told "The Insider," "I wasn't ready to go home and I was really looking forward to doing a ballroom dance next week and working on the waltz."

She plans to translate the rigorous work ethic from the dance studio to the pool as she trains for the 2012 Olympics in London. She said, "Any time you do something physical that's challenging, it makes you a better athlete, which makes you a better swimmer."

Kelly Osbourne praised Natalie, telling "The Insiders'" Samantha Harris, "I thought that she was too good to leave now."

Kelly made "Dancing" headlines of her own this week after sustaining an ankle injury, which caused her to pay a visit to the Emergency Room following Monday's show. She said, "I wasn't crying because it hurt. I was crying because I thought that I wouldn't be able to come back." She is going to persevere through the pain and not use her ailment as an excuse. Partner Louis Van Amstel was glad that her father, Ozzy Osbourne, was able to accompany her to the hospital for support.

All 16 pro dancers took to the dance floor Tuesday night to pay tribute to Michael Jackson. Louis said, "What an honor that...all 16 of us can actually give Michael Jackson and his family a tribute. What an amazing experience."

Aaron Carter was dressed in shimmering mirror-ball like jacket that once belonged to Michael Jackson. Aaron said that Michael told him, "'This is for all your hard work and all the years you've spent in this industry just like I did when I was younger.'"

Aaron told "The Insider," "Hopefully I can continue growing as I go on and make him proud with my music."

Jermaine Jackson was joined by mother Katherine Jackson and sister La Toya Jackson as they watched the tribute from the edge of the ballroom floor. Jermaine called the performance "explosive" and "touching," saying, "We were sitting there being entertained." He added that he believes Michael's three children were at home watching the show on television.

The remaining competitors head back to the rehearsal hall to prepare either a Slow Waltz or Jitterbug for Monday's "Dancing with the Stars" on ABC.

Published 10/21/09 by