Injured Tom DeLay hangs up his dancing shoes, withdraws from ‘Dancing With the Stars’

October 10th, 2009 LONDON - Brit model Kelly Brook is said to be eager to return to 'Strictly Come Dancing' Brook, 29, who had quit the 2007 series after her dad passed away, jumped at the chance to sign for the show's tour, which will be kicking off next year. "I can't wait to dig out my dancing shoes," the Sun quoted her as saying.

October 6th, 2009 2 celebrities hang up their 'Dancing' shoesLOS ANGELES — Politician Tom DeLay and actress Debi Mazar have turned in their last dance. Both are leaving "Dancing With the Stars." DeLay withdrew from the ABC dance-off Tuesday after being diagnosed with stress fractures in both feet, while Mazar was eliminated the traditional way: low scores and insufficient fan support.

September 30th, 2009 Baz Luhrmann wields judges' paddle on 'Dancing'LOS ANGELES — The man who made "Moulin Rouge" is lending his expertise to "Dancing With the Stars." Baz Luhrmann is serving as a guest judge on the hit ABC dance show on Monday and Tuesday as head judge Len Goodman takes a week off. The 47-year-old Australian filmmaker wrote and directed "Strictly Ballroom" in 1992, which launched his film career.

September 24th, 2009 MADONNA's best pal DEBI MAZAR has joined the list of DANCING WITH THE STARS casualties after tearing a muscle in her neck. The actress was taken to hospital after the U.S.

September 23rd, 2009 Broadway legend TOMMY TUNE has taken aim at TV celebrity dance contests, insisting they're cruel. The revered dancer/choreographer isn't surprised so many contestants are injured while rehearsing for dance sequences on shows like Dancing With The Stars and Strictly Come Dancing - because the untrained struggle with foxtrots and tangos.

September 15th, 2009 KELLY OSBOURNE's upcoming stint on reality contest DANCING WITH THE STARS is pushing her apart from her fiance - and he's already complaining about her gruelling rehearsal schedule. Rocker Ozzy Osbourne's daughter has been spending five hours a day practising her moves for the U.S.

September 14th, 2009 KELLY OSBOURNE has found the best way to shed unwanted weight - sign up to compete in U.S. show DANCING WITH THE STARS.

September 9th, 2009 Dancers Karina Smirnoff, Maksim Chmerkovskiy splitLOS ANGELES — "Dancing With the Stars" pros Karina Smirnoff and Maksim Chmerkovskiy are no longer in step with one another. Susan Madore, a publicist for Chmerkovskiy, says the two professional dancers broke off their engagement over the weekend.

September 3rd, 2009 Recovering drug addict KELLY OSBOURNE is hoping she doesn't become a casualty as she rehearses for U.S. TV talent show DANCING WITH THE STARS - because she'll have to fight any injuries without painkillers.

August 21st, 2009 THE INCREDIBLE HULK star LOU FERRIGNO is all green and angry after learning he won't be among the celebrities talking part in the new season of hit U.S. show DANCING WITH THE STARS.

August 18th, 2009 DeLay hopes to show fancy-footwork on dance floorWASHINGTON — Former House Republican Whip Tom DeLay, called the "Hammer" for his arm-twisting talents, wants to show the world some fancy footwork. Selected as a celebrity performer on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars," DeLay said Tuesday on "Good Morning America" that there's nothing odd about a conservative kicking up his heels.

August 17th, 2009 New 'Dancing With the Stars' cast revealedNEW YORK — Sixteen celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics will be kicking up their heels on the new season of "Dancing With the Stars." The show's largest cast ever, announced Monday, features singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Ashley Hamilton, Melissa Joan Hart and Debi Mazar (MAY'-zahr); and models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland. Contestants also include reality stars Mark Dacascos and Kelly Osbourne; entertainer Donny Osmond; mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell (lih-DEL'); professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin (KAWG'-lin); former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

August 17th, 2009 'Dancing With the Stars' cast includes Tom DelayNEW YORK — Former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay will join 15 celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sports in kicking up their heels on the new season of "Dancing With the Stars. Other hopefuls include entertainer Donny Osmond; singers Mya, Macy Gray and Aaron Carter; actors Melissa Joan Hart, Debi Mazar and Ashley Hamilton (son of George); models Joanna Krupa and Kathy Ireland; reality stars Kelly Osbourne and Mark Dacascos ("the Chairman" on Food Network's "Iron Chef America"); mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell; professional snowboarder Louie Vito; Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin; former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin and the 62-year-old former congressman from Texas.

August 7th, 2009 TORI SPELLING's husband DEAN MCDERMOTT is in talks to don his dancing shoes for U.S. TV contest DANCING WITH THE STARS.

May 6th, 2009 Another celeb dismissed from 'Dancing With Stars'LOS ANGELES — The little celebrity with the big scores is leaving "Dancing With the Stars." Lil Kim was dismissed from the ABC dance-off Tuesday. She came into the results show with the week's second lowest score: 52 points out of 60.