"DWTS" -- Deaf and Numb
Cristian de la Fuente thinks the ruptured tendon in his left arm is comparable to the fact that Marlee Matlin is deaf.
He told Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris that if he were voted on to the next round, he would power through his injury, saying, "Weeks ago, a deaf woman took the chance of dancing. I can dance."
If only he were mute.
Cristian in the House
Cristian de la Fuente showed up for the taping of tonight's "Dancing With the Stars" wearing a brace on his left arm.
He is on stage with his partner, Cheryl Burke, but so far no indication as to whether he can continue. Spies tell us they are walking around looking "very sad, acting like they might go."
Stay tuned.
De la Fuente Will be Shot in Bed!
Cristian de la Fuente will appear on "Dancing" tonight, but our spies say it won't be live in the studio. Our spies say producers are trying to microwave an appearance from his hospital bed.
UPDATE: We have received complaints from TMZ users who think we're saying that Cristian will be put in a microwave and cooked like popcorn. It's a whole technical thing. Don't you worry your pretty little heads.
Cristian de la Fuente MIA
Our spies say Cristian de la Fuente is a no-show one hour before "Dancing" airs. He's still in the hospital, waiting on MRI results.
We're told his partner, Cheryl Burke, is in the studio now, sans partner. And Def Leppard is taping a segment for the live show. They didn't get it right the first time so the band is re-taping. BTdubs, they're lip syncing ... poorly.
Will Cristian Be the Only One to Go?
Sources tell TMZ that if Cristian de la Fuente can't continue on "Dancing With the Stars," he might not be the only person to leave the show tonight.
We're hearing there is still no sign of him on the set today and that surgery is "likely." If Cristian withdraws from the show, they still might give the boot to whoever got the lowest vote total -- if it isn't Cristian.
So it's quite possible "DWTS" could send two people packing tonight.
Stay tuned ...
No Sign of Cristian Yet
If Cristian de la Fuente's parking space is any indication, he'll be a no-show for "Dancing with the Stars" tonight.
A spy on the lot where "DWTS" films just checked in -- according to them, no sign of Cristian's ride so far.
Stay tuned ...
Cristian Will Likely Say Hasta Luego
Spies at "Dancing with the Stars" tell TMZ Cristian de la Fuente suffered a really gnarly injury and will likely pull out of the competition.
The spies say surgery is now a real option. He's set to see a specialist this morning. We're told the producers and dancers will meet at the CBS lot -- where the show is taped -- at 10:00 AM for a status update.
Stay tuned.
"Dancing" Stars: Better Him Than Me!
Cristian de la Fuente was rushed to the hospital with a severe muscle injury -- but that didn't stop the other "Dancing" fools from getting their regular Monday night party on.
Not ones to let a little a trip to the ER bring them down, Christian's partner, Cheryl Burke, along with Karina Smirnoff and Mario all went out for a great time at Villa afterwards. Maybe they sent flowers.
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Muscly "Dancing" Star Screws Up Muscle
Cristian de la Fuente was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance after he suffered a pretty severe injury on "Dancing with the Stars."
Cristian and partner Cheryl Burke were doing their second dance of the evening when, suddenly, in the middle of the routine, de la Fuente did something to his forearm -- a muscle pull or something like that. They finished the dance, but quickly cut to a commercial break. When they came back from commercial, the pair was judged on the performance up to the point of injury.
The couple scored 21 for the dance -- the lowest score of the night.
No word on whether Cristian can continue in the competition.
Bulletin!!! Cheryl Burke Is no Thespo
Cheryl Burke needs to keep her day job, because as a reporter, she sucks.
TMZ TV is here to tell you, "E.T." is bottom-feeding.
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Derek Hough: Dancing with the Damned
Lifelike humanoid professional dancer Derek Hough (left) from "Dancing with the Stars" -- and one of the evil kids (right) from the film, "Village of the Damned."
One of them has a creepy orange glow.
We're just sayin'!
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Derek Hough's "DWTS" Fall -- The 911 Tape
TMZ has obtained the 911 call made after Derek Hough injured himself on the set of "Dancing with the Stars."
In the tape, you can hear a production staffer get directions on what NOT to do to Derek while they're waiting for aid to arrive. Don't feed the dancer!
"Dancing" Stars: Please Don't Stop the Music
They don't stop the sambas when the taping's over -- the fierce foxtrotters high tailed it to Villa after Monday night's performances ... and boy did Cheryl Burke have a good time.
Also in L.A.: Courtney Love said she'd be buying a new UK home, Heidi Montag was pressed on her voting registration status and Paula Abdul revealed what diet Stevie Wonder referred her to.
In NY: Leona Lewis signed a ton of autographs, Usher gave some baby talk and Rachel Ray looked frumpy.
Priscilla Moves Judges, Doesn't Move Face
Carrie Ann Inaba was just blown away by the "expressions" on Priscilla Presley's face last night.
We counted one.
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'DWTS' Pros Play 'Pimp My Band'
Derek Hough and Mark Ballas are known for their dancing on "Dancing With the Stars" -- but what they really want to do is direct sing!
Our spies say Ballas and Hough -- in full "DWTS" garb -- passed around fliers at last night's taping for their band's upcoming gig. The ladies went wild for them, especially the AARP crowd. Old women love their well-tanned boys!
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Marlee Matlin: She's Deaf, We're Dumb
All those "Idol" and "DWTS" injuries got TMZ's photog all mixed up -- and left Marlee Matlin looking the most hilariously confused of all.
