Dancing with the Stars - Rocco Eliminated!

Another contestant was eliminated Tuesday on Dancing with the Stars, and this time is was celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito. That leaves eight contestants remaining on the hit television show.

FAREWELL TO ROCCO DiSPIRITO

Rocco DiSpirito, best known for his reality show “The Restaurant,” would probably have been eliminated a week earlier if not for the withdrawal of Misty May-Treanor due to an injury. But despite the judge’s lack of enthusiasm, he soldiered on and tied 82-year-old Cloris Leachman for the lowest score of the week.

DiSpirito was a gracious loser, telling the judges, “Carrie Ann, for always having something gracious and positive to say, and Len, absolutely you’re a class act.”

To his partner, Karina Smirnoff, he said, “I know teaching me how to dance must feel like pushing a stone uphill sometimes, but thank you so much. I owe you for the gift of dance. I really appreciate it.”

As the show drew to a close, Rocco added, “I have nothing but grateful feelings to the entire cast and crew. This is a once in a lifetime experience.”

And with that, Rocco walked off into the sunset. Well, there wasn’t actually a sunset, but you know what I mean.

BETTING ODDS FOR DANCING WITH THE STARS

Next week, the final eight contestants will dance to either the jitterbug, hustle, salsa or West Coast Swing. If you haven’t wagered on a favorite yet, it’s not too late. Bodog will have odds throughout the season, and they’re constantly updating their information.

Can Cloris Leachman hold on to win, or will the ever-popular Brooke Burke come away with a victory? And don’t count out Lance Bass. He’s really come on as of the last few weeks.

Lance Bass 3/1

Toni Braxton 5/1

Brooke Burke 3/2

Maurice Greene 7/1

Cloris Leachman 100/1

Cody Linley 7/1

Susan Lucci 5/1

Warren Sapp 2/1

Wow! Right now, it appears Warren Sapp is the odds-on favorite to win the competition. I woulda never thought a former Raider would have a chance at winning anything. Way to go, big guy.

Dancing with the Stars - Rocco Eliminated!