Last night's Dancing With The Stars eliminated Hope Solo and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy in a much talked about season that saw tension between these two and these two and the judges. This leaves J.R. Martinez, Rob Kardashian and Ricki Lake as the three celebrities heading into next week's final show that will see them do three dances.

Despite the bravado, Hope was so upset by her elimination that she barely got through her first backstage interview breaking down in tears before excusing herself from the remaining interviews. 

Normally the eliminated star and professional dancer appear that night on the Jimmy Kimmel show but last night all three finalists were on the show which worked out just as well considering how upset Hope was.

Sorry but while Hope did improve she was not that strong of a dancer and could never take the judge's criticism objectively. They are judges. They judge. It's what they do. It's too bad Hope couldn't learn from that or just carry on despite what she perceived to be personal attacks.

Are you surprised that Hope was eliminated last night? Who do you think will win the mirror trophy ball?

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Do you think there is crazy pent-up sexual tension between Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Carrie Ann Inaba? Ever notice how the mood gets hot and heavy toward the end of a season on Dancing With The Stars? So much at stake with the mirror ball and all the hard work the dancers and celebrities have done. This season (season 13) we haven't  really had to wait until the end because it seemed that there has been tension between the judges and  Maksim Chmerkovskiy and his partner Hope Solo.

Last night it turned a bit ugly when it came time for the judges' comments after Maks and Hope's tango. Carrie Ann was in the middle of critiquing their dance when she noticed Maks with a grin on his face. She stopped her critiquing to say "You can smile like that Maks, it's okay", thinking that smirk was at her. Maks tried to act like 'what' and backstage when asked about Carrie Ann, Maks replied: "F*ck Carrie Ann," "Next question.""I think Carrie Ann has an issue," (apparently he was laughing while saying this).

Hope jumped in and remarked: "Maks is smiling because we should be smiling," she said. " So Carrie Ann, thank you, Maks was smiling. This is my partner. Finally, we're happy!" 

You know everyone is entitled to their opinions, and Maks and Hope have every right to defend themselves but while other celebrities have taken the criticism objectively and tried to learn from it, it seems Hope and Maks have taken it as a personal vendetta against them to bring them down. I was really turned off by Hope's attitude last night.

Later on Maks further said:

"I don't know what it is," he said. "I would love to know what it is so that I could address it. But I have no clue what the (expletive) she was talking about."

As for the scoring: "I totally disagreed with the scores, but what else is new," he said.

Watch the video below and tell us what you think? Did Carrie Ann react to nothing? Who do you think is going home tonight?

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy and his partner Hope Solo aren't achieving the results they both want and it isn't for lack of trying. Their rehearsal tapes are painful to watch because there seems to be so much friction. Last night's was probably one of the worst when Maks told her that unlike all the others, he hasn't lost faith in her ability to dance. My heart went out  to her she looked crushed.

Hope is an amazing woman and beyond athletic and talented in her field, but she isn't able to get beyond her self-consciousness that it seems she suffers from. 

After their Rumba Maksim got into it with the judges because he didn't like what they were saying and in particular Len's commentary:

"Hope, I've never lost faith in you," "I always feel like there is so much there, and for some reason it hasn't come out." "This is your worst dance of the season in my opinion."

Maksim disagreed and came to the defense of Hope, which is really nice and all, until this:

"I've been in this business for 50 years," Chmerkovskiy sharply retorted: "Then maybe it's time to go!" 

Carrie Ann Inaba jumped to Len`s defense and told Maks that was really disrespectful and I have to agree. Personally I think that was really arrogant of Maks. No doubt he`s talented and all that, but show some respect especially to someone of Len`s age. Watch the video if you haven`t already seen this and tell us what you think.

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Hail to the blonde hottie of Dancing With The Stars’ Derek Hough! It is SO good to have him back this season. Can’t wait to see his moves and silly antics. He’s paired up with Ricki Lake who is also pictured at rehearsals.

However according to oddsmakers it is Elisabetta Canalis who is favored to win Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars  which is interesting given no one has seen her dance! Do you see the abs and ass on that girl? Her body really is perfection. Bitch. Does she speak any English?  She’s paired up with Maksim Chmerkovskiy’s brother Val. It will be interesting to see if there is any chemistry there.

Lacey Schwimmer is rocking some very serious, very sexy curves at rehearsals. She’s paired up with Chaz Bono who has handled the backlash with grace and class. I hope he does great and if truth be told I’m really hoping to see his mom Cher in the audience.

Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars premieres on Monday, September 19 at 8/7c.

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Some of the Dancing With The Stars’ professionals (and celebrities of DWTS’ past) hit Malibu beach for some fun in the sun together while Maksim Chmerkovskiy opted for some quality alone time.

Derek Hough, Tony Dovolani, Lacey Schwimmer, Anna Trebunskaya, Cheryl Burke, Jennifer Grey, Gilles Marini and Melissa Rycroft look to be having a blast at Malibu beach yesterday.

Soon enough we’ll be seeing these fabulous people back in their dancing shoes when Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars kicks off on September 19. On Monday (during Bachelor Pad) we will learn which celebrities are confirmed for the show.

Are you looking forward to this season of Dancing With The Stars?

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Season 12 of Dancing With The Stars may be over but Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Kirstie Alley still have All The Right Moves as they attended the summer invitational in New York Sunday night. Doesn’t Kirstie look GORGEOUS in that main picture?

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Tony Dovolani and Maksim Chmerkovskiy’s dance studio, Dance With Me held the All The Right Moves Summer Invitational and ticket sales were so huge that they had to move the venue to the Hammerstein Ballroom.

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Lots of great pics of Maks, Kirstie and Tony after the break.

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