Jennie Garth off 'Dancing,' Mel B and Marie Osmond still going

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By Stone Martindale Nov 21, 2007, 17:12 GMT

Jennie Garth is off "Dancing with the Stars." 11/18/2007 - Jennie Garth - USA © Chris Hatcher / PR Photos

11/18/2007 - Jennie Garth - USA © Chris Hatcher / PR PhotosMarie Osmond joins Helio Castroneves and Melanie Brown in next week's "Dancing with the Stars" finale."I had such a great time," Garth said Tuesday. "My family was so supportive and here all the way and I taught my daughters such a valuable lesson.""I have self-confidence," she added, when asked by Tom Bergeron whether her confidence level had finally caught up with her skill level. "My issue is performing in front of people, and Derek brought that out in me."A few weeks ago, the judges told her that she herself was the only one left who didn't know what a great dancer she was, talent some may have doubted when she took a spill during week two."My greatest fear coming into this competition was falling," the 35-year-old actress and mother of three said in the video montage played after the elimination. "In retrospect, it was the greatest thing that could have happened. Falling gave me the confidence that I could keep going."Osmond has had many moments on "Dancing" including a fainting spell, the loss of a parent and last week's announcement on Larry King that her teenage son is in rehab."My strategy was to follow Jonathan's strategy," Osmond joked last night. On a more serious note, however, she credited her age and experience for her longevity in this competition."I know how to apply a work ethic," she said in an interview shown during Tuesday's broadcast. "I know how to bring it when it gets tough."Castroneves and Mel B turned in flawless performances last night, scoring perfect 30s across the board."You can whip me if I misbehave," Len Goodman said following Mel B's literally whip-cracking paso doble with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who has said throughout the competition that Mel has what it takes to go all the way."You really are the king of the great ride," Tonioli told the Brazilian Indy Car champ.Sabrina Bryan danced a rumba with partner Mark Ballas Jr.The love-struck pair took the floor to Avril Lavigne's "Complicated," performed live by Avril, who also cranked out her latest single, "Hot," off of The Best Damn Thing.Bryan and Ballas will be headlining the upcoming Dancing with the Stars—The Tour, kicking off Dec. 18 in Seattle.As we reported in a separate article, iconic American performer Wayne Newton, who's had to cancel two months' worth of shows while he battles cardiomyopathy, has been given the okay by his doctor and should be ready to perform with Bryan, Marie Osmond, Joey Lawrence, Monique Coleman and Drew Lachey when the tour begins.“Having spent my life in show business, the "Dancing with the Stars" experience has certainly become a highlight," Newton said in a statement. "I’m thrilled that my doctors have given me the ok to hit the road this winter and perform for all of my fans across the country."Next Monday, each finalist will perform three dances apiece, including a lifts-allowed freestyle number, and Celine Dion is scheduled to appear on Tuesday's finale.

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JannNov 23rd, 2007 - 16:46:52

There should be a tie between Helio and Melanie - they are both sooo good. Marie has done well, but still not in the same league as the other two. I just hope she doesn't win because of her big fan base - it should be on who is the best dancer!

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NancyNov 24th, 2007 - 16:50:24

If Marie wins, the purpose of Dancing with the Stars to find the best dancer is defeated. Marie will win out of charity votes and not because she is a good dancerf. She sure does not have the talent to win this competition.

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