Mills pleased not to be the lowest · 2007-03-21 12:02
Heather Mills McCartney has performed the foxtrot in her first appearance on Dancing With the Stars, the US version of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
The 39-year-old, who has an artificial leg, was told by judge Bruno Tonioli: “You’ve got more guts than Rambo.”
The former model lost her left leg below the knee when she was hit by a police motorcycle in 1993. She told viewers she had joined the competition to show it was possible to overcome disability.
“A little kid sitting there who’s just lost a limb, I hope they’re gonna go: ‘Oh, I can.’”
But it was not Lady McCartney’s leg-work that drew criticism from the US TV show’s panel of judges, the BBC informed.
“You’ve got to watch your arms,” choreographer Carrie Ann Inaba told her. “When you’re worried about your leg and your weight on your leg, your shoulders get really tense.”
“I’m just glad I didn’t fall over,” said Lady McCartney of her performance, which scored 18 out of a possible 30.
Lady McCartney and dance partner Jonathan Roberts finished sixth out of 11, but she was upbeat about the result. “I thought I’d be the lowest so I’m pleased,” she said.
Former *NSync singer Joey Fatone took first place with a jokey cha cha cha.
Achy Breaky Heart singer Billy Ray Cyrus fared worst, with just 13 points. Tonioli said he looked like a “crazy bear in a swamp”.
Boxer Laila Ali, Beverly Hills 90210 alum Ian Ziering and Olympian Apolo Anton Ohno also distinguished themselves with above-average scores, as well as perceptible movement.
All 11 dancing teams are to be back on the stage next Monday.
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