‘Dancing With The Stars’ Sends Mario On His Way

May 7, 2008

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    Mario and Karina Smirnoff clap for the other couples on ‘Dancing’

 
 
 
 
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    Mario and Karina Smirnoff clap for the other couples on ‘Dancing’

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: May 7, 2008 00:43 AM

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

R&B sensation Mario left the ballroom for good during “Dancing With the Stars” Tuesday night.

The 21-year-old singer was eliminated at the end of an hour-long celebration in honor of the show’s 100th episode.

“I’ve had a great time performing on the show,” he said while being hugged by “Dancing” partner Karina Smirnoff.

“I’ve had a great partner,” Mario continued. “It’s a great competition. We’ve had a lot of fun on the show.”

Shortly before he made his final dance — a freestyle — Mario thanked the troops for serving the USA.

Before the elimination took place, “Dancing” celebrated their 100th episode with special dances from favorites from seasons’ past including Access’ own Mel B & her partner Maksim Chmerkovsky and former “Dancing” winner Apolo Anton Ohno & his partner Julianne Hough.

The cast of Broadway’s “A Chorus Line,” currently co-starring Mario Lopez, also performed.

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