Which Star Won't Compete in the 'DWTS' Finale? (Video)

By AOL TV Editors Posted May 18th 2011 05:30AM

With just one week before the season finale of 'Dancing with the Stars' and nobody wants to go home.

Perhaps more than anyone else, Ralph Macchio was sweating it out. America came through and saved him last week, but after the lowest marks of the night this week, he was going to need their help again.

Making the hurdle even more difficult was Hines Ward, who had two perfect scores on the night, and Chelsea Kane with one perfect-rated performance. Macchio and Kirstie Alley were early favorites to win the competition, and both have tremendous fan support.

Now, they found themselves the bottom two based on the judges scores this week. It was certainly a bittersweet moment for the two who've enjoyed tremendous success and bucked expectations with great performances week after week. Would one of them say goodbye this week?

!!SPOILER ALERT!!

Perhaps it was the injury to his leg that held him back with the judges, but his fans weren't able to rally enough support for Macchio. The perpetually youthful star, famous for his roll in the original 'Karate Kid,' was as graceful in his parting words as he'd been on the dance floor.

"Karina, you have inspired me in so many ways with your heart, your talent, your class, your integrity as an artist and even moreso as a human being," he told his partner Karina Smirnoff. "I am proud to have been your dance partner, and more proud to be your friend."

Were you surprised to see Macchio go? See more at TV Squad.

Tags: dancing with the stars, ralph macchio

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Wednesday 18 May

By Regina

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I think Ralph was cheated! He did a great job and the judges just did not like him for some reason.

By M.

I agree... I believe this whole thing has been a set up from the get-go. I don't watch the show that's why. But I feel it's rigged in certain stars favors.

By maria

I agree Maria....only because Kirstie is more popular....She stinks!!!! lol

By Maria

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Ooops I meant Regina...I also agree with M....

By simpsonsimpmike

Do I hear cowbells?

By themeeker

YO KIRSTIE...stop claiming to be a size 4 when you're obviously still at least a 14.

By Bunny

Can't stand Kirstie. Why doesn't she get a haircut??? Maybe she wouldn't look so much like a slob. Ralph should have stayed instead of her.

By Tammy

Ralph Macchio did not deserve to be eliminated last night. He gave a very nice speech in the end,but,I noticed he did not mention the stupid judges,as well as he shouldn't. They did him in and I hope they are proud of themselves. He was the most improved through this whole thing,and he dererved much better scores then he got. He was better than Hines and Kirstie Alley. He should be in the finals.This is my last year with this show,they give much too much power to the judges,and these three are totally unfair.

By Rebecca Cereceda

I so startded out hoping that Kristy would keep up the courage and not be ridiculed.....but for her to win over Ralph????
Im glad to have the voice to watch now because theprogram is as most seem to eventually turn out to be is rigged. No way no way no way was she a better dancer. Also, Kristi is starting to put out this new air of personality that has lost my respect and like for her. Im sorry Ralph just like Adam Lambert you got cheated!!!!!

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