Former Republican congressman and current ‘Star’ Tom DeLay will announce his departure from season 9 of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars on tonight’s 9 p.m. results show, according to E!’s Malkin and People. Stress fractures in both of DeLay’s feet had recently turned serious enough for the show’s producers and medical staff to advise him not to perform in Monday night’s show; DeLay danced the samba with a sparkly elephant on the back of his jacket anyway. An ABC rep declined to comment to EW.
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Personal feelings aside, I think this is the right & fair thing to do. Why risk taking an able-bodied dancer’s spot?
It’s a matter of not discriminating. Something liberals can’t help but do. Everyone is entitled to be asked to appear on DWTS. He’s not taking any away from any dancers. You libs are mad that he’s more popular than some of the ones that may be a bit better at dancing. GET OVER IT.
We can’t help the fact that God HATES Tom Delay. That’s why he was struck down with 2 broken feet. It’s obvious to all who believe.
Yes, I’m sure “the show’s producers and MEDICAL STAFF” are using their political powers to get him out of the competition. What an idiot.
@Pat…..
I do not know if we are watching the same program; and I am trying to understand your post. Tom leaving has nothing to do with Liberals wanting him out because he is more popular.
First, he has a stress fracture in his left foot then the right foot; point blank the man cannot dance. Second, the show is called DANCING WITH THE STARS; and lastly, if you can’t fulfill that major requirement you have to leave.
Besides, the producers felt it is best he redraw; however,more importantly, the medical staff felt in order for Tom not to damage his feet any more it’s best for him to leave.
I believe you should take your own advice and GET OVER IT and stop making this situation something it is clearly is not.
…….I am just saying….
Stress fractures in both feet? Gosh, I hope he has good medical insurance. Oh, wait…
Good news!
Bye Tom ! You sux !
That means no elimination tonight, good, I hate the way they draw things out with long pauses and akward silences. Sorry ’bout your luck Tom.
I’m kinda glad because I thought he wasn’t a very good dancer.
i take it he wasnt voted out then…..
As for Tom DeLay dropping out of Dancing with the Stars, I say “good riddance!” He is NOT a star and should not have been on the show! Tom DeLay know as an evil, coniving and crooked politician. A disgrace to our country!! Boo ABC for choosing him!
I think the definition of star is one that ABC has been rather liberal with – some of these people – what the #&#(* – how do they qualify as a star….
as for taking the place of an able bodied person – what a crappy comment – able or disable – equality is the cornerstone of America so stuff a sock in it Lorie – let’s see if you can “bust a move” as you get older…
Equality is the cornerstone of America…um, I don’t think that Lorie needs to stick the sock in it. That comment couldn’t be farther from the truth and you know it.
I think the able-bodied part only referred to him being injured, not his age. And in that sense, if the injury is so bad that he shouldn’t be performing on it, then he’s doing something gracious by bowing out.
I,ll bet you wouldn’t mind if Pelosi were on, you crazy libby. I want to see W win the thing next time!
Yeah, but W wasn’t crooked. He was just an idiot. Not the same thing.
Pelosi is not a crook resigned, was indicted, and is awaiting possible prosecution for ethic violations you dipsh*t.
Pfah. DeLay’s indictment is a political hatchet job by a partisan Democratic prosecutor. He tried to strong arm one grand jury into indicting DeLay, and when they didn’t he convened another one.
Get a life! Tom DeLay is an American hero!!!
You say that Tom Delay is crooked and yet I bet you think that socialist Barack Obama, the community organizer tied to ACORN, is Jesus. He is nothing more than a foreigner and should be deported!
Steve, you do realize that when you call Obama a socialist foreigner, you’re making all Republicans look like idiots, right? First: Intelligent people are able to argue against Obama’s policies without resorting to name-calling. Second: If you are turning toward the comments of EW.com for spirited political debate, you should turn your attention elsewhere.
Oh, and George W. Bush is a Nazi.
One doesn’t have to love Obama to disapprove of Delay.
Most of the time, I don’t know who these “stars” are. I cannot stand DeLay but at least I knew who he was. Glad he has a great retirement plan and health care. Wish I could say the same for me.
I don’t think he should have been selected in the first place. A little too old and very stiff. Feel sorry for his problem, but better to go now than later.
Hope you can dance too when you are “old and stiff” – I say good try – never know what you can do unless you do it – or sit in front of your computer and complain about it – what’s the matter marianne – not pretty enough to keep your interest…
that’s right, i too want pretty dancers, not guys who give me the heebie jeebies.
Aww, that’s too bad. I liked seeing him on the show. Who knows, maybe he’ll be voted out tonight anyway.
After seeing how much pain he was in last night, I kind of figured that he would be bowing out tonight. I wonder if someone will still be eliminated since they were promising 3 double eliminations this season.
Based on his performances I don’t think he’d have been around much longer anyway. This seems like the weakest field of celebs since season one. Final four will by Mya, Aaron, Natalie and Donny.
Yay! Now I can watch without worrying about seeing him.
They always have an older contestant. He was better than some from past years who filled that slot – made a good faith effort to learn the steps, etc. BTW, the charges against him were politically motivated – as shown by the fact they have never proceeded to trial, after four years. The same guy who charged him had charged Kay Bailey Hutchinson when she was elected to the Senate – again, nothing ever came of it.
Ed,
Not true. It Delay’s own attorneys who are delaying his trial. He’s a crook from gerrymandering districts in Texas, to the creation of the K street project for lobbyists in DC. The bug man will eventually get squached
Yes it is true. His attorneys can delay only if the prosecutor allows it. It was a completely fallacious charge made to take advantage of a stupid caucus rule which barred those under indictment from serving in leadership positions. I would guess that every single Democrat in Congress could be similarly charged with “crimes” related to campaign finance. It was an invented crime for a political purpose.
Speaking of “older”, I have always enjoyed this show — everything about it but this year, seems that Len is having a problem with the famous word “Change”. Hope he gets with the program soon as I enjoy him on the show.
who wants to watch this gross man swivel his hips like he’s some sex symbol, he is so gross. glad to hear he’s leaving the show and glad he left politics and I am a conservative. He’s a loser.
If you define a loser such as TDelay, a congressman, a millionaire, and famous – i would like to be in this loser’s shoes.
I thought Tom and Cheryl’s costumes were quite cute. Corny, but cute.
some of you people are not nice… I would like to see you on the show…ha haha
DeLay got his exposure, now it’s campaign time…another run for the Senate.
Poltics aside, I kind of liked seeing Tom and Cheryl. I was hoping he’d last another show. He sure was fun to watch (and I’m not mocking him whatsoever). I though he had alot of class and he sure was a trooper.
Tom Delay is a criminal. What is the problem with some of you accepting that? He acts like a dirty old man on DWTS. Good riddance
What about1/2 of Obama’s staff? Criminals slapped on the wrists with salaries paid by all of us. Tom is “just dancing”.
Well he was never a serious contender nor was he meant to ne. Personally, I think he gave it the old college try and was actually better then I thought he would be, a testament to the fantastic Cheryl Burke!!Really though, two stress fractures, he can’t dance like that! Good for him for trying to stick it out!
He stuck it out alright Kathy!
Tom did pretty good, you know we all can’t dance like the brothers, not in the blood for dancing
I find racists dance really well when you shoot at their feet in rhythm.
What a bunch of whiney jealous liberals on here….too bad your mothers didn’t abort you!
I’m disappointed. I thought Delay would find a way to fix the voting. Was looking forward to it.
Life is so cruel to these gay Republicans!
Tom DeLay is a great HERO..sorry you demoNcratic losers.
Good riddance. Shame on ABC for having him on. He will do anything for attention. Really shows that he has no shame. Hope he spends time behind bars.
I was hoping he would make it all the way…
jus so I could see more of CHERYL B. LOL
the true sadness, no more Cheryl till next season
Wow, the crazies even read EW-Obama is a ‘foreigner’,
‘too bad your mother’s didn’t abort you’, ‘Tom DeLay is a great hero’…I mean, seriously?! Get your facts straight and stop spewing your bile all over the internet.