"Dancing With The Stars" Eliminates The Sitcom Star

LOS ANGELES — Ted McGinley from "Married with Children" has gotten a divorce from "Dancing with the Stars."

The actor and his professional partner, Inna Brayer, were eliminated Wednesday from ABC's dancing competition.

The pair received a score of 19 out of 30 from the show's judges Tuesday following their mambo routine. McGinley was sent packing after his score _ the third-lowest _ was combined with viewer votes.

"It's been a lot of fun," McGinley said after his ouster. "You know, I know there's a lot of guys sitting at home with a beer in their hand having a little chuckle at me. You know what? Thank you for that. I appreciate it. I'm one of the guys. I guess I'll always be one of the guys. Some of us aren't meant to dance, I guess."

Comedian Jeffery Ross and partner Edyta Sliwinska were dismissed Tuesday after the remaining couples performed a new dance.

Model-actress Brooke Burke dominated the dancing competition Tuesday, scoring a 26 for a quick-step routine. The former host of E!'s "Wild On" and dancing partner Derek Hough also claimed the top score during Monday's premiere.

The celebrities remaining in the competition include celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito; former National Football League star Warren Sapp; TV personalities Burke and Kim Kardashian; singers Lance Bass and Toni Braxton; Olympic gold medalists Maurice Greene and Misty May-Treanor; actresses Cloris Leachman and Susan Lucci and actor Cody Linley.

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Comments

[terraprieto]

07:11 PM on 09/26/2008

Cloris needs to go, now. Old Potty Mouth doesn't belong on a family show.

[Bulbul]

03:07 PM on 09/26/2008

Leachman, have always been over the top, a bit much, but she is an entertainer and her style is such !
But how many eightytwo year olds can have that kind of zest ?
None...I am sure she will keep us entertained and the viewers should remember, Mary Osmond and her obnoxious behavior.
So for me I love to watch Cloris, La Louche and of course Misty May , the Olympic champion .

[alicetilden]

03:33 PM on 09/25/2008

I love Cloris, but I did think that Jeffrey Ross got the bums rush. I think it was because people who watch the Comedy Channel do not tend to watch "Dancing With The Stars"

[DundeeNatalSA]

02:36 PM on 09/25/2008

Cloris is good-natured about her dancing and knows she's not great, but she still has the guts to try - which the majority does not. Good for you, Cloris. But I am thrilled to see Maks back!

[lwaxanatroi]

10:41 AM on 09/25/2008

I refuse to watch this show until Cloris Leachman is voted off. The first ten seconds of her bit in ep one was amusing; after that, it got embarrassing. Almost like watching John McCain....

[MadeinAmericaProud]

11:21 AM on 09/25/2008

Most of the time I would not comment on a subject like this, but I missed the results of the show Wed.night.
I truly love and admire Cloris Leachman. This lady along with Madeline Khan, Luci Ball, Betty Wright and Carol Burnett have put smiles on our faces and gut laughter in our hearts for years. This lady is an excellent role for females the world over.

We as GOD' creation never judge a person like Cloris who is trying to bring joy to our lives, not destroy it like MCCain can if he is president being a war first, talk later person.

[speakyourmind]

02:19 PM on 09/25/2008

I agree with you -- Cloris Leachman is a Hollywood icon.

[duckcrackers]

12:29 PM on 09/26/2008

yes, right on- Betty Wright is great.

[samandally]

07:29 PM on 09/25/2008

Obamabot Huffington Hater, crawl back in your hole!