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Rick Fox & Cheryl Burke Discuss Their Shocking “Dancing With The Stars” Elimination

“Dancing with the Stars” continued its streak of shocking eliminations on Tuesday with the surprising dismissal of former NBA star Rick Fox and his two-time “dancing” champion pro partner, Cheryl Burke – something the couple didn’t see coming after earning their highest scores of the season the night before.

Rick Fox & Cheryl Burke Talk ‘Dancing’: ‘The Pressure’s Definitely On’

Cheryl Burke and her celebrity “Dancing” partner, former Lakers star Rick Fox, received 24 out of 30 possible points from the judges for their “Dancing with the Stars” performance last week.

Not a bad score — but in the wake of Florence Henderson’s surprise elimination, the powerful pair said they’re stepping up their game.

Rick Fox & Cheryl Burke Gear Up For ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ Talk Early Stumbling Blocks

At 6’7”, former Laker Rick Fox is the tallest contender ever on “Dancing with the Stars,” and his height presented a wee bit of a problem for his professional partner, Cheryl Burke.

Former Pro Athletes Rick Fox & Kurt Warner Gear Up To Go ‘Dancing’

Rick Fox has a secret weapon helping him get ready for the Season 11 premiere of “Dancing with the Stars” – his girlfriend – Eliza Dushku.

Rick Fox Filming Scenes For ‘Melrose Place’

Former Laker Rick Fox is heading to “Melrose Place.”

The ex-NBA forward is currently filming his first episode on The CW drama, a publicist for the show confirmed to Access Hollywood.

Rick, who hit the set for the first time on Thursday, is playing a nightclub boss in the revamped series.

Vanessa Williams & Rick Fox On-Screen Reunion Not So ‘Ugly’

So far, the scenes the former couple have shot haven’t involved any tonsil-hockey, but all that is about to change.

Rick Fox Scores Dishy ‘Dirt’

LOS ANGELES (August 16, 2006) — Rick Fox may have given up basketball, but not the spotlight.